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    assign left and right keys on keyboard to back and forward in Chrome?

    Does anyone know if this is possible by default? or if theres some program I could download to map these two keys to back and forward in the google chrome browser.
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    Razer Deathadder -- Disabling frwrd and bckwrd in browser?

    So I recently bought a Razer Deathadder mouse and I'm loving it, however I use the back button on the side of the mouse as my PTT on ventrilo. As you can imagine this gets a little annoying when browsing webpages because every time I want to talk it sends me back a page in firefox. I didn't see...
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    power surged now comp BSOD's on bootup

    well today i had a power surge in my house. power just flickered off and came back on within 5 seconds. So i turn my computer on (which is plugged into a surge protector, btw) and after a long phase between the time i pressed the button and the post i get a BSOD as soon as windows loads. Tried...
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    CPU usage too high?

    Im running a C2D E7300 @ stock speeds w/ 4GB of RAM and for some strange reason whenever I load a new page in firefox CPU usage jumps way high. As I'm typing it usage is hovering between 3-5%. whenever I click a link to load a new page it will jump to 35-40%. is this normal? RAM usage is stable...
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    CPU usage too high?

    Im running a C2D E7300 @ stock speeds w/ 4GB of RAM and for some strange reason whenever I load a new page in firefox CPU usage jumps way high. As I'm typing it usage is hovering between 3-5%. whenever I click a link to load a new page it will jump to 35-40%. is this normal? RAM usage is stable...
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    .Net framework?

    Ive always wondered what this program was all about so I read the wikipedia article on it today......but didnt have much success. I got that it works between applications. but hwat exactly is it doing to improve performance? Is this a necessity for all computers to have installed, or is this...
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    Running 64 bit Windows Vista ultimate but cant install 64 bit Apps

    Running a C2D E7300 on a Gigabyte EP43-DS3L board. Vista runs fine (had some BSOD issues earlier which were solved by clocking back RAM from 1066 to 800mhz) but now whenever I try to install a 64 bit app it tells me my processor is incompatible. I've tried Ventrilo 64 bit edition, IE7 64 bit...
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    Is this MoBo compatible with this RAM?

    I'm kind of confused by Newegg's spec listing. Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128347&nm_mc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel&cm_mmc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel-_-Content-_-text-_- RAM...
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    Vista for System builders?

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488 are these upgrade only versions or is this the full version? why is it so cheap?
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    new build BSOD's during Vista installation

    Tried 3 times to install new copy of Vista on my new build. but it BSOD's each time during the Expanding files portion of the install (at different times too 1st attempt - 13%, 2nd 9%, 3rd 6%). Is this a problem with my copy of windows or could this be a hardware issue?
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    Building new comp tomorrow, couple last minute questions.

    I havent built a PC in about 2 years, and all my new parts are coming in tomorrow. So i just had a few last minute questions to refresh my memory. Jumper settings -- There are jumpers on the mobo and the HDD you have to mess with right? Should I even need to mess with them? (build only has...
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    Rate my budget build

    Price limit for this build was ~$600 before shipping. This came out to $570 before $50 MIR. Not bad I think. Sorry about the way I put this up. idk how to do all those links like other people usually do to post their builds. LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model DH-20A4P-04 -...
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    How much better is this PC than my current iMac?

    Im on the last gen of iMac, it's about 2 years old (the acrylic all in one) It's specs are as follows 2Ghz C2D processor 1GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM 160GB HDD ATI Radeon X1500 128mb Vcard What I want to get is an HP with the following specs: AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 4450e dual-core...
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    Can someone build me / help me build a gaming comp for $600-$750

    Well, ive been out of the PC game since late 2005 (the time I built my last PC) and I want to build a new one. I have no idea what the best parts are anymore, so I need either some info, or someone to build one for me on Newegg, so that I could see whats up. I dont expect too much from...
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    Which one is a better desk TV/monitor?

    Ok, so I've been looking for a second display for my iMac that is also a TV and has an HDMI input so I could hook my PS3 up to it as well. Ive finally come down to these two. http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=394159&pCatg=9666...
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    How can I run 4 monitors off 1 videocard? ** PLEASE HELP FAST!!!! **

    My dad's old computer w/ a 4 output videocard (by colorgraphic) broke, and we need a new solution fast! He is willing to buy a new PC, but he'd like to avoid having to buy another $500 graphics card that has 4 outputs (the old one was AGP, and it's impossible to find a new one w/ AGP). My dad...
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    Oblivion Soul Gem question

    ok, So I have multiple soul gems, of various capacity and strength in my inventory, so how do I know where the soul of a trapped creature goes when I kill it? can they only go to empty gems? If I had a greater soul gem at petty level, I can't do anything to upgrade it? What if the only empty gem...
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    can someone build me an intel based gaming PC for ~$700

    this does not have to include a display, KB+M or a copy of windows. a DX10 card would be nice, preferably nVidia. I just want to be able to run games like CoD4, Crysis and BF2 on Low-Mid settings @ 1440x900 I havent really been active in the computer scene since 2003, so if someone could do this...
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    can someone build me an intel based gaming PC for ~$700

    this does not have to include a display, KB+M or a copy of windows. a DX10 card would be nice, preferably nVidia. I just want to be able to run games like CoD4, Crysis and BF2 on Low-Mid settings @ 1440x900 I havent really been active in the computer scene since 2003, so if someone could do...
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    can someone build me an intel based gaming PC for ~$700?

    this does not have to include a display, KB+M or a copy of windows. I havent really been active in the computer scene since 2003, so if someone could do this for me and show me whats hot now-a-days thatd be awesome. Sorry if this is the wrong board for this topic!
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    Videocard (possibly PC) underperformance

    Heres the story. My PC simply isnt performing in games as it should. All temps are normal, my PSU is powerful enough 9enough wattage and enough amps on the 12v rail). I have tried updating my mobos BIOS, switching drivers and getting the latest .NET framework. It has barely helped. Instead of...
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    Which is gunna help my PC perform better?

    An extra gig of RAM or a new Processor? my current specs are Socket 939 AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Asus A8N SLI mobo MSI 512mb X1800XT 1 Gig Kingston HyperX PC3200 RAM so should I get a new processor (64 X2 4200+ for 199 via newegg) or another gig of RAM (Kingston HyperX for 112 via newegg) or...
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    This Toshiba LCD HDTV any good?

    http://bestbuyplasma.com/Plasma/Product.asp_X_Sku_Y_26HLC56 I may get it next week, or even sooner, I read its a pretty solid TV and has great PQ, but the Contrast Ratio is only 500:1. Is toshiba being modest, like dell is with response times? because I know Samsungs have like...
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    Are refurbished LCD HDTVs a no-no?

    I am looking for a new HDTV, an LCD in the 26-32" range, and some refurbished models have amazing prices, but I hear you should never buy a refurb TV. is this true? why not?
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    Is this Toshiba HDTV any good?

    Here I'm 14 years old and I just got a lot of money for christmas and im looking for a cheap 26-32" HDTV to play 360 on. Is this Toshiba any good? If not could you reccomend anything else? Conditions are: 1 or more HDMI port, 720p or greater, Name brand, including westinghouse (no...
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    anyone notice any funky looking banding on 2007FPW w/ 360?

    I am using a Dell 2007WFP w/ my Xbox 360 via VGA, Ive noticed this weird discolouration in NBA 2k7 and GRAW. Has anyone seen something like this on theirs? what could be wrong?
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    Is this a problem w/ my Xbox360, my monitor or the game itself? (56k)

    Is this a problem with my monitor, the 360, or the game itself? im running this on a 2007FPW via VGA. I got the monitor replaced, problem still persists. anyone else have this problem w/ NBA 2k7? btw, those things circled are the light coming from the stadium lights in the game.
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    Is this a problem w/ my Xbox360, my monitor or the game itself? (56k)

    Is this a problem with my monitor, the 360, or the game itself? im running this on a 2007FPW via VGA. I got the monitor replaced, problem still persists btw those are the stadium lights in the arena in the game
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    Just got my 2007FPW as a replacement for my 2005FPW

    DAMN. Huuuuuge diff in PQ. especially on Xbox 360! There are NO banding issues in Desktop mode at all (rev A03) amazing monitor. I HIGHLY reccomend.
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    Is this a problem w/ my 360 or monitor?

    Whenever theres smoke in CoD2 or Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, It looks like it has a think multicolor film over it. Does anyone have the slightest idea of what im talking about? Iits hard to explain but I should be able to show some screens on monday. Just posting this ahead of time to see...
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    Can you hurt ur 360 by playing it too long?

    I played it for like 4 hours straight today. could all that heat buildup hurt it? its in a pretty well ventilated area.
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    Yippee!

    I was just told by dell that they are rplacing my 2005FPW with a 2007WFP :-D :-D :-D Deeper Blacks and High def movies via PS3 HERE I COME! :D
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    anyone get the 32" Westy from BB today?

    The one that was on sale for like $479. how is the PQ on it? is it missing anything like ATSC or HDMI?
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    Who here has the 2007FPW connected to a 360?

    How does it perform on it? any ghosting?
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    Has anyone here exchanged a 2005FPW recently?

    Im about to exchange mine, but ive been hearing reports about some people exchanging their 2005FPWs due to defect, and receiving a 2007FPW in exchange. I want to know if this is true. I once returned a 15" Dell LCD and received a newer model 15" dell LCD in return, so its been done before
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