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    Returning my card :-/

    i bought a card from newegg approx 1 month ago. w/in 4 weeks it began to artifact. short story: its screwed, so i need to RMA. should i RMA using newegg or eVGA? im paying shipping either way, so what im looking for is who has the higher chance of me getting a brand new card? also, what...
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    card w/ drivers produces problems. help!

    i have no idea whats going on. i took my card out to readjust my Thermalright V-1 Ultra on my 7800GTX, and when i put it back in, i started getting lines on the desktop. it first started at the end of the first 3DMark05 test. it had started to artifact, so i immediately closed 3DMark. my...
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    Microsoft Irony

    i was looking through Microsoft's clipart through Word when i was looking for a simple desktop computer picture, and look at what i found: :p and this is the company who got pissed because its employees were using iPods.... :rolleyes:
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    Merry Christmas!!

    Merry C[H]ristmas!! Happy Merry Christmahanukkwanza! (for those who want to be politically correct) :p :D
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    Sound dampening help

    I need some help from the [H]ard here... im a sophomore in high school, and as a requirement of my bio class, i need to create a science fair experiment. my experiment is going to be about which type of sound dampening material is most effective while also maintaining a low case temp. i...
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    FS: Brand New 40GB 4G iPod

    Currently for sale I have an Apple iPod 40GB 4G for sale. The reason this is brand new is because Apple sent me a brand new one after my old one was dropped. Now I want to buy a Video iPod. :cool: Asking Price: PRICE DROP: $310 Shipped (OBO - deals can be made. dont be afraid to ask!)...
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    DFI DLI-DR SATA help...

    whenever i plug my HDD in using the nVidia chipset, i get the 'Remove Hardware' icon in my tray. how do i remove this? (dont flame if this has been asked before. i searched the forums and used google and i still couldnt find anything.) thanks...
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    My new Lian Li PC-7B+... WOW!

    ok, im sure you guys have seen many of these threads before, but i couldnt resist. after using many cheap cases, i finally decided to spend some money on a good case. my choice came down to the Lian Li PC-7B+ for its dual 120mm I/O fans, and its black secksiness. :cool: and all i have to...
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    Thermaltake 80mm SilentCat - really that quiet?

    are the SilentCats really as silent as theyre advertised or as people say? ive never really liked Thermaltake, so im extremely leary about buying a TT product. i need a good 80mm fan thatll move a lot of air but perform almost silently at the same time. personal experiences would be much...
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    How's the Forums doing w/ Hur. Rita?

    isnt the [H]ard located in/around Houston? if so, hows everything going down there? are any of the mods/admins having to relocate? what about the servers? thanks for everything you guys are doing through this troubling time for our country. if theres anything the admins/mods need help...
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    Question for those w/ X2s...

    there was a post over at anandtech forums i was reading about ppl constantly having issues w/ running games and CPU intense programs. im also hearing a few instances of problems w/ ppl here. my question is those who bought X2s, did you reinstall/clean install windows or did you just update...
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    whered my taskbar go?!?

    whered my taskbar go? i can still hit the windows key and the start menu will pop down, but thats it. i cant see any programs runnin in the taskbar. nothing. when i minimize a program, i cant open it using the taskbar. thankfully i have objectdock, but its still annoying not having the...
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    Dampening Material

    im probably going to be using some sort of dampening material when i build my new rig w/in the next 6 months. should i buy commercial equipment (such as this: http://www.frozencpu.com/noi-02.html) or can i just use cardboard? im already running farther into my budget than id like, and im...
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    Transferring F@H Info

    I run F@H on my laptop, which is my daily beater. today i will be reformatting it. what i need to know is how do i save my current folding info so that i can recopy it after i finsih my format, so i dont have to start this WU back over. (yea, i know im a pathetic folder, but i want to do...
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    Cooling Equipment

    just to save time, i thought that id condense a few cooling questions i have into one thread. 1) CPU cooler: the Thermalright XP-90 seems like my best choice. my question is should i buy a XP-90 or XP-90C? ill be buying a Venice 3200+, so ill be OCing it relatively high. would the extra 20$...
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    ASUS A8N-SLI differences

    what are the main differences of the A8N-SLI and A8N-SLI Deluxe? ive been comparing the two at newegg, but i cant find many (major) differences. what makes the Deluxe cost 15$ more than the vanilla? Deluxe: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131517 Vanilla...
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    Decisions, decisions... Antec, FSP, or SeaSonic?

    im attempting to determine which PSU i should buy when i decide to build my gaming rig. my requirements are: at least 430W, dual 12v rails, SATA, PCIe, and quiet (basically one 120mm fan). these are the three that ive found best suit my needs: Antec TruePower2 430W FSP 500W SeaSonic...
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    External drive w/ FireWire

    i have a Metal Gear Box external USB2/FW400 HDD enclosure. whenever i use FW i am never able to play movies. i can move data very quickly, but movies freeze. im not sure about music, since i dont use the HDD for music. the HDD i have in there is a WD 250GB Special Edition drive, approx. 1.5...
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    DesktopX and other Widgets

    im currently using DesktopX and 3 of its Widgets. im looking for something a little less bloated. DX and Widgets are currently consuming approx. 20.5MB of my RAM. i was just recently introduced to this site: http://kapsules.shellscape.org/ does anybody aside from lesman have any experience...
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    Digital Audio and my Receiver

    2 questions here: 1) i am ordering a home theater setup for my room. the receiver has optical and coax input. i would like to send a digital signal from my sound card to the receiver. will this work as long as my sound card supports S/P DIF out? HTIB: Sony HT-DDW670 and at CC: Sony 670 @ CC...
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    Logitech vs. Apple

    which keyboard would you guys get? Logitech Elite: http://www.chiefvalue.com/app/productdetails.asp?submit=property&item=23-126-114 Logitech Ultra X: http://www.chiefvalue.com/app/productdetails.asp?submit=property&item=23-126-135 or Apple Keyboard...
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    Brand Integrity Stickies

    i think that the forum should have a 'Brand Integrity' sticky in every subforum pertaining to a specific piece of hardware. in case you dont understand what im saying: under Motherboards, there would be a sticky that says 'Motherboard Manufacturer Integrity' or something like that. then...
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    pc not connecting to internet

    the internet on a computer im attempting to fix isnt working. ive tried different PCI ethernet cards and it wont work. the IP address remains at 169. something (its the windows automatic IP network thing, according to my service provider) ive tried a diff NIC card, ipconfig /release (it wont...
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    need help w/ recovery/cloning

    i accidently began to clone another drive onto my external backup drive. it was too late to realize what i had done to prevent anything from happening. in turn, my 250gb BACKUP drive is a wee bit screwed over. what i need is either free software that will allow me to save these recovered...
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    6600 vs 6600gt vs X700Pro

    i am in need of a budget graphics card with good performance. my 3 selections are: 256MB 6600 (eVGA, Chaintech, MSI, or Leadtek) 128MB 6600GT (XFX, Chaintech, Gigabyte) 128MB X700Pro (Sapphire, ABit, Gigabyte) 256MB X700Pro (ATI, Sapphire, PowerColor, ABit) im looking at all 4 cards at...
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    Annoying and Perplexing Reboots

    im attempting to fix a PC for a client. the PC reboots at random times for no apparent reason. my client runs Roto Rooter (plumbing business) and he uses a program call Summit. the computer guy said that the PC just rebooted after only a little bit of use. i walked into the room after...
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    Belkin vs. Linksys

    which one would you guys recommend more: Belkin Router or Linksys Router i assume that most of you are going to recommend the Linksys, but I can get the Belkin for 50% off, taking it down to 40$. the Linksys is 63$ shipped from newegg. Im buying a few other pieces from Belkin, so I...
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    Best 'Bang for your Buck' Sound System

    im looking into upgrading from the current crappy 2.1 cyber acoustics set I have, but I can't quite decide on a certain system. I really don't need surround sound since my laptop only has a headphone jack, so 5.1 isn't a necessity right now, but it's always a plus. I have been looking at...
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    Mouse Buttons

    i just got a new kensington pilotmouse optical pro mouse and the 2 buttons on the side (forwards and backwards) are switched. the typical forward is backward and vice versa. where do i go to change these settings? ive looked through the entire mouse section in control panel but i couldnt find...
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    17" or 19" LCD

    I currently have a coupon to get 25% off any Dell monitor. My question is: should I get the 17" (1704FPV) or the 19" (1905FP) I'm not really on a tight budget, but the more I save the better. This is only going to be used as a second monitor at this point, but maybe eventually become the...
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    Dell monitors and more...

    I just tryed that Dellf game thing and got 25% off any Dell monitor. I'm looking at gettin a 19" monitor so... which monitor, if any monitor, should i get (it can only be a Dell brand)...
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    External USB Sound Cards and Speakers Systems

    I currently have an HP zd7000 notebook, and a 2.1 audio setup. I just have a couple questions: 1) Would it be worth upgrading the sound card up from the internal in the lappy (I.E. USB sound card)? 2) What is the best external sound card for the money? There was a really nice one i like...
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    Just getting started Buying/Selling...

    I came to this forum as a place where I can talk w/ fellow geeks, but now I'd like to start selling items on the forums. What I'd like is if established traders here could give me some pointers on how to do things I.E.: shipping - how to get costs, how to package items, what boxes and packaging...
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    Bootable Linux Disc w/ AntiVirus

    I am currently working on a clients PC, where there seems to be a trouble w/ Windows or it has a virus. Currently I am unable to get to the desktop and access files through Windows, so I attempted to boot into Knoppix STD. I was able to boot after a couple tries, but found that I could only...
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    Logitech's MX Duo and MX1000

    ill be in the market shortly for a new keyboard and mouse. i currently have a HP zd7000 lappy w/ a logitech MX310 mouse. im looking at getting wireless for the new desk/setup i will probably be getting. ive been reading around, and people say that the MX Duo has almost no lag. since im a gamer...
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    Problem w/ router; possible new router

    Ive been having trouble with my Netgear WGR614. im pretty sure its a v.2. anyways, after about 5 mins after booting my laptop, the network just drops, and then catches again after about 10 seconds. (btw, this is wirelss lappy and wired desktop) this isnt too annoying, but id prefer not to have...
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    Athlon XP-M 2600+ + Abit NF7-S + What Heatsink?

    im looking into buyin an Athlon XP-M 2600 and Abit NF7-S V2, and was looking for a good heatsink. I really like the Thermalrights, but im not sure of which one. im lookin at the SLK900A or SP-97 at newegg, but im not sure either one will fit. if anyone has any experience w/ these items together...
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    When replying...

    when replying, i sometimes get a message saying that i dont have permission to access a page. i havent done anything bad that i know of, so i dont think it would be something to do w/ being disabled by an admin. is anyone having this problem, or is my computer/account screwy? EDIT: i havent...
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    PSU Fans

    I noticed the temps in my case have been gettin pretty high. This question should be common sense, but i just want some (un)professional [H]ard opinions. But first, i havent checked teh PSU in a while, but dont most PSUs take air in the back and push it down the inside of the case? i dont...
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    FS: HP zd7000 17in notebook: P4 3.06GHz, Media Center, 802.11G, FX5600 128MB, 60GB

    This laptop is only 7 months old and is in excellent condition. Everything else included is also in great condition, and all of the CD's and documentaion are included with the laptop. The specs are: CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3.06GHz w/ 533MHz FSB and HT Technology OS: Microsoft Windows Media...
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