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    Galaxy Gives it Away!

    hi hopefully i win! hehehe =)
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    sister's computer won't bootup

    @Captain Colonoscopy, Nope i don't have a spare PSU. But could it still be the PSU even though it powers the CPU and motherboard fans? I tried these basics today.. and still didnt work. - took out battery leave it out and put it back in - replugged all the power cables - stripped down to...
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    sister's computer won't bootup

    I need help to identity why me sister's computer won't bootup anymore. It was just fine yesterday until today she came back and her computer just shows a black screen. I thought a reset might work but it stilll wouldn't bootup anymore. There is no beeping sound like before when i powerup the...
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    CPL mouse fix, can i revert?

    Yep what he said... You just need download the "removemousefix.zip" from there and that will return it to default.
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    NFSU:2 Map?

    I found this sometime ago on another forum. Hope it helps..
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    MX510 Mouseware Drivers --- Myth or Fact?

    sorry for bumping an old thread... Like i said i got myself the MX510 (red) and after a couple of hours adjusting to the new feel and weight of it i really like how comfortable and accurate this is compare to my old MS Wheel Mouse Optical. Anyway I was wondering if any of you MX510 users...
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    Is this neccessary

    lol i remember this annoying wire.. i found out some time ago then i don't need it and my drive was already digital enabled so i discard it as well. It was quite annoying to see it go across my case
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    HL2 Save Backup

    If a friend already preloaded all the Steam game files or at least most of them and he play HL2 and everything fine, can i use his backups or .qcf files? Then copy or extract all the .qcf files into my bought silver package account SteamApps folder? This will save time instead of downloading...
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    how do these budget speakers i'm looking at compare?

    I have the Z-640 i bought a long time ago. I know they are budget speakers, but wow i thought music on the Z-640 sounds good and gaming is awesome too, especially for the price in CAD... I guess i have "crappy ears" if they sound good to me lol and probably more expensive speakers won't...
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    MX510 Mouseware Drivers --- Myth or Fact?

    I dont have the MX510 but might get it...some questions.. I see the settings you guys posted and from what i read the "Speed" option under 'MouseWare Advanced Settings Utility' is only 400 DPI. This is supposed to fix the 'negative acceleration' some people have been experiencing. I'm not...
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    MX500 vs. MX510 (red or blue)

    thx for the reply ComputerBox34! Harkamus i didn't know that. I dont have the mouse but with the mouseware how many pixels would it track? So there is no way of "tweaking" the mouse with an accurate precision and not use the mouseware? I'm not against mouseware just want more information...
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    Can I get Windows Media Player 10 to play OGG music files???

    Hi lots of ppl is recommending Foobar2000. So can anyone tell me briefly what's so great about Foobar2k vs. Winamp 5? Does it allow radio streaming? thx
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    Post your NFSU2 rides here

    I'm cuious to know do you guys use ingame AA or set it under ATI Control Panel? The strange thing is.. when i don't force AA in the Control Panel the game won't have an option for choosing AA in-game. Why would i want to force it in the CP and then turn up AA inside game too ? I don't want to...
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    MX500 vs. MX510 (red or blue)

    Hi, I dont have this mouse but might be considering purchasing one. Anyway is it possible to install without any Logitech mouseware? Will the mouse function with MS mouse drivers? Also are keys still bindable without the mouseware drivers? thx
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    NFS:U2 Where does it save the game??

    I quoted this from someone i don't remember now. I saved it as text and just use it remind myself where i should look for to restore or backup my NFSU2 saves. "You must enabled Hidden Folders. Go to Folder Options > View > "Show Hidden Files and Folders". Save Profiles Location...
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    Odd question about line in...

    lol @ Seanpr123 which 5.1 logitech speakers are u using? I get the wrong speaker output problem too with Z-640 5.1. I'm not sure if ur using these speaker models so it may not apply to you. You will need to switch the BLACK and ORANGE plugs and it will work correctly, at least on...
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    Best headphones for gaming

    jamezzz122 can i ask why you don't want to get the PC150? Is there a big difference in gaming/music using PC150 and HD497? Now i have second thoughts... and want the HD-497 from eCost using BorderFree (Canada). I wanted a good gaming mic headset but then again i already have a mic i bought...
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    Any good online Canadian retailers for Headphones?

    wow i did a search for "Sennheiser PC150" and found this thread... I'm going to bump this up because this is exactly what i wanted to post. So i'm looking for a cheaper Canadian or US online or retail store that carries the Senn PC150. Although i have no luck of finding one that ships to...
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    Best headphones for gaming

    Thanks for your first impression saturnine2.. I read many ppl here and other review sites that says the sound isn't that great as well on those Zalman 5.1. But most say do agree it is pretty good for gaming.
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    Senn PC150/PC155 differences other than USB

    I dont know the differences but does the Senns 155 USB has really have surround sound using USB? Link: http://www.askdirect.co.uk/search/Sennheiser_PC155USB.html This is quite expensive if they are practically similiar in features and construction. Is just using USB technology but it...
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    Best headphones for gaming

    Raptor if you get the chance to try the Sennheiser PC-150 in the store please let us know ASAP and how they are. :) I'm really considering getting this headset.. but i have glasses so i hope these won't hurt me ears much.
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    Best headphones for gaming

    Hi, Does anyone know of any canadian online store that sells the "Sennheiser PC150" for a good price or any good online store that can ship to Canada, Ontario for a reasonable price? I see that ncix.ca has them for sale on $102.38 CAD. I think that is too expensive when newegg sells it for...
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    Buying HL2 tonight I need info please

    I bought the silver version through steam. But i don't want to preload so many games especially HL2 from the beginning. Can i just go to my cousin's house and burn myself a copy of the .gcf files i need in his SteamApps folder? Then copied them back to my SteamApps folder and it will work? He...
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    Who's buying Half Life 2?

    Yes, i feel that the CE or Retail packages doesn't offer enough games or benefits vs the online steam packages. So that's why i got the silver version instead. You can backup the .gcf files or steamapps folder if you have the steam package version. Also I forgot where i read it but even...
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    Steam or Store? Help me pick...

    coldfusion, I would suggest you to get the Silver Package thru steam and you can make a backup of it. I seen a small poll and noticed some people prefer to get the Collectors Edition than the Gold or Silver package, but i dont quite understand why...? This Collectors Edition is not the...
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    ALL WXP Pro users have 99% CPU time for 16k System Idle Process? shek your askmgr.exe

    Yes, that is normal i dont know how to describe it so a link for you.. http://www.reger24.de/prozesse/System%20Idle%20Process.php "System Idle Process - You cannot end this process from Task Manager. This process is a single thread running on each processor, which has the sole task of...
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    FireFox and the history

    Yep, mine does that as well. I don't know how to disable it and i tried the options u did. This is my first install of FireFox newest version, so there shouldn't be conflicts? Maybe a minor bug ?
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    FireFox 0.9.3 released!!!

    I recently installed firefox and i like it and been using it since. I been using IE6 for years until couple of days ago i switched over to firefox because i couldn't stand the security flaws, spywares and crashes! I manage to get adjusted to firefox pretty quickly hehe. entropy5, you should...
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    Doom 3 Surround on Abit nf7-s crackles

    I'm not using the latest drivers only the 3.13 ones. But i also experience crackling in certain games before, but most are fixed with these 3.13 drivers and by adding a heatsink onto my SB. From what i read, people suggest sticking a small heat sink or heatsink/fan onto the southbridge. This...
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    Wireless connection keeps crapping out...

    Are you using Windows XP - Zero Wireless Configuration for setting up your Wireless Network? The steps i refer to are only for Windows XP and it's Zero Wireless Configuration. I'm not sure about other OS settings and other company's own Wireless Setup softwares. Here it is again Windows XP -...
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    Wireless connection keeps crapping out...

    ah no problem drjaymez, i'm glad the method i found worked for both you and me. :)
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    Power Supply Wires Fried!!! Smoke Everywhere!!! Need Help

    :( This might answer your 1st question. I had a similiar situation happened to me before when i started building my computer too. I took my cousin's unused old floppy drive which doesn't even have a metal back plate but i still didn't mind. I was working on my computer late at night...
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    Wireless connection keeps crapping out...

    Hi, i'm not sure if this method i read on another forum would help you but in my case it did. I also had constant disconnections after 5 min of use on a wireless connection using Windows XP Zero Wireless Configuration. So here it is... "Under “Wireless Network Connections”, “Properties”...
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    upsizing monitor questions..?

    thx for the reply.. Yep, i was thinking i might need to lower or up my resolution depending on the game and my desktop. I just thought it might be really annoying to change resolutions all the time and not sticking to a specific resolution. I also thought it was best to stick with your...
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    upsizing monitor questions..?

    Hello, I was wondering is it wise to upgrade my current "Viewsonic E70f+SB 17" CRT monitor" to a "Viewsonic P95f+ PerfectFlat Black 19" CRT monitor" due to my video card limitations? I want to give this 17" CRT monitor to my sister and get a 19" CRT for myself because of bigger screen...
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    free firewall, better than zone alarm?

    I'm also using ZoneAlarm and i like the easy interface with no hassle and the need for complex configuration. But i have noticed after leaving my computer overnight with Bittorent, Shareaza and sometimes K-Lite running and waking the next morning i noticed the computer become quite sluggish...
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    IE + Temporary Internet Files problem..

    Hi, Just recently i have been getting a lot of IE problems. Such as unexpected crashing or "not responding" errors. For some reason IE isn't as stable as it was before. I'm not quite sure what i did to cause these crashes or unstability. I did notice if my "Temporary Internet Files" folder...
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    ObjectDock Keeps Minimizing My Games: What To Do?

    I dont have any docklets installed but probably will later on... Will this .bat file needs to be runned first at startup or when joining a game? So you just edit the .bat to include all the games you play with their path .exe and replace the docklet name/path? That's it? I read the...
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    noob needs help

    Try this website.. http://myimages.fourvalve.com/rrtn/kazaa/ you could download and try K-Lite Resurrection...
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    system monitor software?

    yes Samurize seems really nice from the screens i ssaw and is really configurable. This is just way to advanced for me and it will probably take me hours to set it up and it still won't work or look properly. lol Interesting. I noticed form the screen that Winbar is quite similiar to StatBar...
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