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    Common problem with old modems ?

    it's a standard modem given to me by cox. it's preatty old and dusty. i randomly lose connections and get random lockups. is this common with old modems ? so i decided to order this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16825122104
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    best Overall Gaming MousePad ?

    i'v been using this dollar store mousepad for years and i want to make a switch to compliment my mx1000. I play alot of Fps games so the mousepad can't crap out on me :)
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    amd 64 3000+ with stock heatsink and AS5.. is this temp normal

    of course i cleaned it off.. down to the last particle of dust and made sure the surface was CLEAN CLEAN applied as5.. the size was like the A in AMD on the cpu heatspreader
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    amd 64 3000+ with stock heatsink and AS5.. is this temp normal

    lian li pc 65 2 intake 1 exhaust 1 on top optimal airflow
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    amd 64 3000+ with stock heatsink and AS5.. is this temp normal

    dfi nf3 lanparty stock everything.. it's brand new so i'm stocking it for a while
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    amd 64 3000+ with stock heatsink and AS5.. is this temp normal

    46 celcious during heavy load 50celcius
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    Tips on taking care of my new custom pc?

    if your dorm as carpet.. take your socks off to disperse static.. static = death to pc parts make sure you friend does the same ...lol do a barebone ( cpu/videocard/1stick of ram) lay the motherboard on a cardboard box and start it up there's more.. but i'm sure your friend knows...
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    i'm stumped.. cpu and ram only but no beeps

    to eliminate a short in the case i did a naked startup on a foam pad with a s.754 3k+ and a geil value ram 3200 hooked up the videocard and i pushed the onboard start button and i didn't get any beeps or a post so to rule out the videocard.. i took the card out and only started it with...
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    amd s.754 3000+ getting 48c idle temps

    so a white rice size is enough for that cpu with heat spreaders ?
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    amd s.754 3000+ getting 48c idle temps

    lian li pc65 -1 exhaust/1 on top/2 intake stock heatsink was at like 52c
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    amd s.754 3000+ getting 48c idle temps

    is this too hgih ? i took the stock grey paste and applied AS5 only put like a green pea size amount why is it so high ?
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    new computer build shutdown for no reason during format

    in bios before this happened cpu was 47~49 is that hot ? i took the standard crap thermal paste and applied AS5
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    new computer build shutdown for no reason during format

    i'm using the moniter right now with no problem my powersupply is enough since i don't have power hungry parts only suspect is the mobo or the cpu i did notice it was around 48C in the bios screen before i started the format
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    new computer build shutdown for no reason during format

    every part is new i was at the hdd format step and it was exactly at 76% and out of nowhere my comp just shutdown so i tried powering it up and i got "please check cable signal" -took out ram and tried another one = no success -did a barebone startup = no success -took out ram...
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    this setup isn't that bad .. what do you guys think ?

    ASUS "A7N8X-E Deluxe" nForce2 Ultra 400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU -RETAIL AMD Mobile Athlon XP 2500+, 266 FSB, 512K Cache, 45 Watt - OEM Thermaltake SILENT BOOST Highest Performance Cooler for AMD AthlonXP up to 3400+ -RETAIL with a 6800gt i'm sure it will kick ass for a...
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    Buying a prebuilt desktop for my dad

    build him a comp with better brand components for the same or maybe 20 bucks higher price
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    Boards blown, no apparent reason...

    misplaced standoffs not likely.. but ESD .. i have carpet.. and i have owned many computer hardwares with static damage :o
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    i just ordered a sapphire 9600np.. can't wait

    thx for the reply guys fedex says it will be here on march 22 ... :cool:
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    when is the next video card generation?

    ati r520 i think new core that will come with sm 3.0
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    i just ordered a sapphire 9600np.. can't wait

    tight budget went to my friends house he has a 9600np.. played farcry/doom3.. and TO ME it was very playable can't wait .. i hate waiting :o
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    newegg refund question..

    wrong section newegg is closed but anyone have experience with their refund system ?
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    newegg refund question..

    my refund was processed and they sent me a email confirming it.. well does the money go right back to my CC directly or do they send me a check etc b/c in the screen.. under my billing info it says fedex express
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    Please check signal cable problem

    omg i'm having the EXACT same problem with my dfi lanparty nf3 the thing is computer worked fine for about 1 week .. i had no OS installed.. just basic bios checks i did for about a week... week later xp home comes from newegg.. try to install .. turn it on.. i get "PLEASE CHECK SIGNAL...
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    PC wont post

    i'm having the same problem i'm waiting for my new g.card to get here all i get on the moniter is "PLEASE CHECK SIGNAL CABLE" people say that is a video card related problem i put AS5 on my cpu so overheating isn't a problem.. no bent pins
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    Out of these 3 cards.. which will last me the longest until prices come down

    wow i did not see that i'll prabably order this since MSI is a well known company 96pro will do me good :cool:
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    Out of these 3 cards.. which will last me the longest until prices come down

    i'm just really picky with computer hardware not the type to just buy one right away i think too much about what i buy
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    Out of these 3 cards.. which will last me the longest until prices come down

    right now i'm on a real tight budget so i need a new card so i can wait for the 6800 to really drop down to the $150~200 area.. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-320&depa=1 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-145-076&depa=1...
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    BFG 5500OC 256 weird problem

    fx = mx series but they just replaced the m with a f so it sounds more aggresive f= furious m=mediocre those are the words that come to mind when i think about those 2 letter
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    New Computer built but won't show anything on my Moniter HELP please !!

    when i pressed the power button.. everything fired up fans/hdd/cdrw/mobo LED's but it wouldn't post beyond that... it posted fine before my failed attempt..
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    How Does This PNY Compare To It's Competitors?

    Warranty and Service PNY Technologies offers a lifetime replacement warranty Toll-free tech support at www.pny.com or 1-888-316-1193 The latest up-to-date drivers at www.pny.com
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    New Computer built but won't show anything on my Moniter HELP please !!

    when i rebooted.. i pressed the power button and waited 5 seconds for it shutdown .. so it's more likely have been the videocard b/c my moniter is working great on my other system which i am using right now... so i'm guessing the whole multiple restarts during the serial key process of...
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    Now i'm getting T'ed off with my Computer.....

    i feel you... i know exactly what's like to buy a EXPENSIVE computer only to assemble it and have problems nothings impossible.. if it's unstable.. it could be the powersupply.. if i were you i would have bought a OCZ/Fortron powersupply is #1 reason for high end systems to have...
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    New Computer built but won't show anything on my Moniter HELP please !!

    as soon as i get my new card from newegg i will update hopefully it was just the videocard :(
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    New Computer built but won't show anything on my Moniter HELP please !!

    guys at first i used the pirated xp PRO newegg delivered xp HOME 3 days ago.. this problem started on that day before i had both xp's.. i was able to go into bios and check stuff out but could not get the system started b/c of no xp cd right when i got the xp HOME.. i get "PLEASE...
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    New Computer built but won't show anything on my Moniter HELP please !!

    is it common for the "no boot" situation to be fixed by clearing the CMOS? b/c i certainly think it's a bios problem b/c before this everything powered up and i was in bios and the whole 9 yards... the part where i got stuck was the serial key identification ... since i had none.. i...
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    New Computer built but won't show anything on my Moniter HELP please !!

    yes i have learned alot building this setup :o dfi landparty nforce 3 amd 64 s.754 3000+ WD 80 gig 7200 rpm IDE xfx 6600gt thermaltake pure power 420W Geil Value Ram pc3200 512x2 LiteOn CdRw
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    New Computer built but won't show anything on my Moniter HELP please !!

    i press the Power Button all fans/hdd/cdrw spins up with video card fan spinning too on my moniter i get nothing but "PLEASE CHECK SIGNAL CABLE" the thing is.. it worked like 1 week ago but i had to wait a week for my "legit" xp cd .. i failed trying to install a torrented xp pro...
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    I will only play Frozen Throne and Farcry.. need a card under 100 bucks for both

    forgot to mention.. hmmm.. 6200>9600pro ?
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    I will only play Frozen Throne and Farcry.. need a card under 100 bucks for both

    142 bucks... not bad.. what was that thing you said about slow ram ... i need to watch out for ?
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    I will only play Frozen Throne and Farcry.. need a card under 100 bucks for both

    ti4600 is direct 8.1 that's like grandpa material
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