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    Sniper mechanics (scoring) in bf3

    I was inspired by the knife discussion relating to fps games a few threads down. I wish more fps games would adapt a different scoring system for the sniper class. While I don't want realism because it is a game, I think they should adapt the scoring system to reflect misses. Snipers pride...
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    dir-655 only 54mbps connection over wireless

    So I just picked up the 655 and got it all set up. I'm pretty much new to networking although I have stumbled through setting up several wireless networks in the past. I've tried google, searching here,and on dlink forums and havn't found this exact issue so it's probably something on my end...
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    template for back of pc case

    I know this has probably been covered but I've searched the site and must not know the correct phrasing to get what I want. I am building an htpc case out of wood. A good quality oak. I am looking for a template to mark out a standard atx board with 5 pci slots, I can accomodate for the...
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    cheap price not cheap quality question, thoughts

    I'm sitting here with a minimally cannibalized rig that I tore parts out of for my brother in law. I used to use it as a server and had an antec 420 true power in it. Well I'm wanting to get it back running to play around with again and just want a PSU that can power the thing and won't blow...
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    Fry's B&M 2x1GB ocz platinum 6400 DDR2 $44 AR

    here in the Indianapolis ad, not sure about others. I can't believe how prices have dropped.
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    slow boot with thumb drive in, Vista

    First off, am I totally out of it or is there no longer a search where I can search threads and only a FAQ search? Sorry if this has been discussed before. I have a dual boot, XP and vista home premium. I have a 2GB thumb drive that I bought to use for vistas readyboost feature. It's a...
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    problems with freezing system

    Here's the deal. I recently upgraded my computer and decided to give my old system to my brother in law, he really needed an update. I know there are always issues when changing hardware and doing a clean install, it's murphy's law, but this is beyond me. This system ran rock solid for me for...
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    need some help getting a dual boot going (XP, Vista), interesting issue

    first off thanks for looking in. Here goes. I recently redid my entire setup from top to bottom and needed to reinstall XP. I formatted the drive and reinstalled XP. At this time I wanted to put XP on my new sata drive instead of my two older IDE drives. I partioned all of the space on the...
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    Will my current PSU handle an 8800gts until i upgrade?

    Currently I have an antec truepower 2.0 430watt that I've been using for several years. I know antec quality has been slipping recently but this is an older one that has kept me stable though overclocking and all kinds of stuff. I'm currently runnin a venice core 3500+ at 2.5ghz, 2GB ram, one...
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    Bellkin router issues, help choosing new one

    I've got a wierd issue going on. First I've got a belkin pre-n wireless router #F5D8230-4. It's absolutly fine other than gaming. I have my main system plugged in direct,through a 10/100/1000 card and my laptop has a belkin pre-n wireless card. My connection is 3 up 512 down. The issue is...
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    wierd problem with sckt 939 board

    So here is my problem. I have a gigabyte GA-K8NSC-939, 2 gigs of kingston hyper x ddr500, winchester 3000+, slightly overclocked 250 x 9 @ 2250, I have one old generic cdrw drive, and a seagate 160GB hard drive. It is watercooled with a home built setup, and a DD block. the vid card is a...
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    Antec Phantom

    I am looking for a good power supply for a htpc/moderate gaming rig. I have a pretty quite system now, zalman cpu cooler, and vga coolers on low speed, 3 120mm fans in my antec p180, the only thing you can really here is the power supply and when the cd drive spins up. I'm wondering if...
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    Some advice needed, switches, electrical knowledge too

    Mods, before you move this to work log please understand that this is a post for my initial research into a mod, I'm looking for help before starting the mod. I'll make a new post when I do start. So I came up with this idea for a case mod for my P180. A little background. For atleast the...
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    Hot: Antec Super Lanboy $15 AR @ Fry's

    Just looked through the July 4th 2 day sale fry's ad and after the $50 MIR, it's only $15. If I didn't just get a P180 I would be on top of this.
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    new lappy, acer 8204

    I'm just breaking in my new laptop and thought I'd post. I'm working on whittling down the bloatware, 52 processes worth. So far this thing has been awesome. The build is very sturdy, I'm not seeing any of the glitches people have been reporting, my built in webcam works, i know... a very...
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    Acer Aspire 5672

    I'm looking for opinions on the Aspire 5672 specs are Microsoft® Windows® XP PHome; Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2300 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66GHz, 667MHz FSB); 2GB (512/512) DDR2 533 SDRAM; 120GB SATA hard drive, 5400RPM; integrated Super-Multi drive (DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RAM); 5-in-1 card reader...
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    heatsink on the pump

    I am just finishing up getting my latest watercooled setup going. I'm still working on modding the case. While digging through my extra pieces and parts I noticed an old socket A heatsink with no fan. the pump I'm using is a little giant pond pump and is supposed to be submersible only. I...
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    Guild Wars [H] Guild?

    Is there any interest to form a [H] guild in Guild Wars. I'm currently in a guild that does nothing. I'd like to know if anybody else here plays and if you'd be interested in starting a new guild.
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    Creative Zen Vision:M

    I wasn't sure where to put this so mods if you feel appropriate please move. I am looking at getting a portable media player. I've narrowed my search down but am looking for further opinions. I'm looking for something to play movies, play mp3's, have 20+GB of storage, etc... I want...
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    FS: 2 GB hyper x, 2x512 pc4000 2x512 pc3200

    I just upgraded to some ocz gold 2x1gb sticks so I'm selling my ram. It's treated me well. first off is a pair of 512 MB sticks 2x512 of pc4000 ddr500 kingston hyper x. They have hit 250fsb for me but have been ran at pc3200 speeds for a long time now. I've been using these for just over...
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    bigbadgreen's FS/FT thread

    I'm looking to upgrade a second system of mine here's a list of what I have. Paypal accepted as well as money orders, bank checks, and personal checks, Shipping will be delayed with personal checks, I'll wait until it clears. I have ebay under amc360 pictures upon request Prices include...
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    1GB 512x2 kingston hyper x ddr500

    For sale is a set of hyper x ddr500 2 x 512 I have used it for almost one year with no issues, not abused no over volting etc... remember kingston has a lifetime warrenty. I'm getting out of overclocking and just settling for a nice slower (less expensive) change of pace, atleast for a few...
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    Ouch, just venting

    So it finally happened. Maybe I was a bit cocky, maybe I should have seen it coming. I've been watercooling for a couple of years now, built multiple systems with no problem. Well I just fried my good computer. One slow leak that appeared one week after I installed it during the middle of...
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    Just installed second system

    I just got done starting up this computer with my new water setup. My first with A64, second overall. I'll get pics up soon, I just wanted to share the excitement. so far temps at idle are 24C in a 75F room. can't complain about that. I'll ramp up some benchmarks soon to test load.
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    what connectors do you use?

    So I'm in the process of rebuilding my setup and being the car guy I am, started looking into AN fittings for my system. I'd pair it up with some braided hose to give it that car look. If I go that route. All I've used in the past are ring clamps. My question is what fittings have you...
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    pond pump as an inline?

    I am re-doing my setup to fit my new A64 system. I'd like to know if I would be able to run my current pump as an inline pump instead of a submerged pump so that I can cut down on the added heat the pump puts into the water, although my radiator and fans can easily handle the load. the pump...
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    WTB: A64 waterblock

    I'm looking to buy a waterblock that fits socket 939. I would prefer it to have 1/2" barbs because that is what my socket A system was. It has to be in good shape, performance isn't needed it's just a basic watercool.
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    Can this be done?

    I'm pretty new to laptops and am looking for some advice. this is going to be for a present and I've got some things I know this person wants to do. This is going to be on a really tight budget however. He does want to be able to play games on it, but he's not exactly used to top of the...
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    what's your job and how does it help you with modding

    well since the other topic was apparently off topic, I'll refine it a bit. I'm a jeweler and to reply to another user. I make wax rings, and that is cast through the "lost wax" casting method and then we take molds of some, some are pure custom though, about a 70/30 mix of mass to...
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    universal cpu block adapters

    I've done some googles and searches here and havn't exactly found what I'm looking for so here goes. Does anybdoy know of an adapter plate or kit that will allow me to use my socket A waterblock on a socket 939 board? My searches have only come up with kits and plates for certain blocks. the...
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    Mechwarrior 4 joystick recomendation

    Anybody have an opinion on which joystick I should get for MW4. I had played MW4 mercenaries a few times at a friends place and saw the compilation of all the MW4's at best buy for $20 and figured it would be a good buy to pass some time. I started out playing with keyboard and mouse but it's...
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    getting rid of dual boot help

    Hi, I'm still a noob when it comes to OS management. here's the deal, I used the winxp boot disk to create partitions because for some reason my backup program (drive image 02) wasn't recognizing them when i created them in windows on my new hard drive. To make a long story short, after...
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    issue with memtest86

    first off I have an athlon xp 1800+ with 2x512 sticks of pc2700 kingston value ram, never let me down it's a budget comp, stop laughing. I've got this system oc'd to 161x12.5. the issue with memtest is that it will run all the tests for hours with no errors. I have recently been running...
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    upgrading sounds need opinions

    you heard it right I said opinions, I know they can be brutal but here's what I have to work with. I have a budget of around $250, right now I am running a generic $10 soundcard and some acer factory tin can speakers. Here's what I was looking at for a card the Audigy 2 ZS gamer edition...
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