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    all sata port dead...

    i have a brand new A68 fm2+ chipset board with an A8 7670k . Sata SSD as drive. Worked fine for 2 weeks then it just turned off ,rebooted in BIOS settings (UEFI) and no more sata drives detected. Tried all 4 sata ports and different cables , different HDD , nothing. No sata device detected. Mobo...
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    Would 350w PSU do it?

    I know I have been out of the business for a long time, but had to upgrade after over 10 years. New build, a320 chipset mobo, ryzen 5 2600, 2x 8gb ram, gtx 1050ti, 1 ssd, 3x 2.5" 5400rpm hdd, an old swifttech water pump (the small one, forgot the number) and a couple of fans. Would a 350w...
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    lightweight browser ?

    any recommendations for a lightweight browser ? Been using mostly firefox till now but since the recent updates im not really happy with it anymore. Kinda gettin bloated, slow and resource hungry lately. Not to mention annoying huge updates all the time. Not very usefull for people with a...
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    cant start pc with switch...

    got some strange issue with my biostar G31 mobo. I will not start if i connect the regular switch to the mobo. But it starts perfectly fine if i shorten the 2 pins with a screwdriver. A connector with 2 loose wires works fine too with only short contact. If i connect any switch to it it will not...
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    clicking noise out of PSU ???

    i got some clicking noise coming out of my PSU and no its not the fan. I disconnected the fan and that clicking noise continues. PSU is a Corsair HX620. I used it lightly for the rig in my sig over 4 years ago for not more than installing OS and a couple of games. Since then its been sitting in...
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    ANDROID as OS for PC or notebooks ???

    just out of curiosity, has anybody ever used Android as OS for their notebooks or PC. I mean not running Android in VM so you can make use of their apps. I mean Android as standalone OS for a computer or notebook. Does it work ?
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    gotta be kiddin...LinuxMint

    so after trying out several Linux Distros i gave LinuxMint a shot since somebody there claims it works with my Huawei modem. Downloaded the iso (yes i got a 800mb download limit each day, makes downloading iso's fun). Installed it and guess what...of course the modem is not working at all. So...
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    huawei E398 USB modem...cant get it to work in Linux

    i got a Huawei E398 USB modem connecting over 3G network to the internet. Works without issues in windows. Now i installed MakuluLinux on my netbook and wanted to use that same modem there, software installed just fine. Only problem is i always get the message no device found when i try to...
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    Logitech VX Revolution - how to open that thing ?

    im trying to open a VX Revolution mouse since it stopped working because of a leaking battery. Cleaned the contacts for battery and it works again except for left mouse button. How do i open the mouse to clean the corroded contact ? Cant find any screws ot clips to open it ? Cant find any...
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    account to be deactivated the 2nd

    posted this new feature earlier some time ago. Got that message again after i try to login today. This time i took a screenshot: :confused: kinda dont see any image
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    disable bad sectors on HDD ???

    I got a 2TB WD external HDD. Started failing after 2 years of use. Checkdisc reported a lot of corrupted and bad sectors on the drive, not to mention the data was basically gone, trying to copy the data only caused systemfreeze, so i decided to reformat the drive. My question is, is there any...
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    account to be deactivated

    when i try to login i get the note that my account is goin to be deactivated....why that :confused: or just a new bug ???
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    PCIe-x1 NIC in PCIe-x16 2.0 slot ???

    PCIe-x1 NIC in PCIe-x16 2.0 slot, will it work ?
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    10/100Mbps or 10/100/1000Mbps switch ???

    I have 10 computers to connect to each other so i have control over them from one computer (so 11 in total) and they can share a printer all together. Purpose of those 10 is mostly web browsing and light online gaming (FB games, Counter Strike...stuff like that). No large file transfer (maybe a...
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    OutletPC.com - reliable ?

    as the title says, does anybody know or ever have ordered from those guys ? Any problems ?
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    free internet/cyber cafe software ???

    I need some suggestions for free internet/cyber cafe software for a cafe of 9 computers and one main rig. Its gonna be prepaid, that means after a certain time i need the software to automatically shut off any activity but without deleting anything so if customer decides to pay for more time he...
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    WTB videocards, HDD, DDR2 ram, AMD mobo, Seasonic SFX PSU

    I need: 1- 0 videocard for $40 shipped. HD4650/4670 or GT240/9600/8800 series or similar HD5xxx (all done) 2- HDD for around $25 shipped. 80gb-250gb, SATA II (3gb/s) (no more HDD needed) 3- 2x1gb DDR2 SDRAM 1066 kit for around $32 shipped (got all the DDR2 RAM i need) 4- socket...
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    WTB cheap PCI videocard

    Thats right. I need a PCI slot videocard for an older computer. Anything that can handle DirectX 9 and OpenGL 1.5 or greater would be fine. Nvidia 8400gs preferred. Not more than $20 shipped to ZIP 06810. Payment with non CC paypal. Please pm me what you got. TY
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    is there any easy to use router/firewall software ???

    Im looking for an easy to use router/firewall software for my home network.I was trying different ones but till now i was not happy with any of them. Setup is : cablemodem - router : mITX PC with onboard NIC and gb PCI-e NIC - gb switch - 3 computers and one laptop. Software i was trying...
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    my HDD does not show up to install OS

    Ok i got a kinda of a weird problem. I have windos vista ultimate installed on a 80gb HDD in my HTPC. Now i need the 80gb HDD for another project and wanted to clone the HDD with acronis to a 150gb raptor that was collecting dust in my closet. I connected the raptor , it shows up fine in BIOS...
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    WTB E6X00 (Wolfdale) , HD4650 or HD4670 or HD5570 or GT240

    Im looking for : 1- Intel E6X00 (Wolfdale) with stock heatsink (for around $40 shipped) thank you for all the offers but im really not interested in Conroes. Im looking for Wolfdales only !!! Could settle for a high clocked E5X00 if the price is right. 2- ATI HD4650/DDR3 or...
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    J&W Minix 780G-SP128M ???

    Anybody knows anything about this board or where to get it ? ty
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    3 NIC in one mobo, does it work ?

    My plan is to get 3 PCI NIC's for cheap and plug them into one mobo. Install Smoothwall as OS. Connect the onboard lan to my modem and the 3 NIC cards to 3 other PC. Question is would that work as router/switch ??? Is there a limit on how many NIC's i can plug into one mobo ??? Mobo is...
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    WTB E8400

    Looking for an E8400 , stepping or batch# doesnt matter, i dont plan to OC. I need CPU only. Looking for $80 shipped to zip code 06810. Payment with non cc paypal. Please pm me what you got. ty
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    FSP300-60GLS-MJR any good ???

    I want to replace the PSU in my m-ITX PC with this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104044 The Alied PSU that came with the case has way out of spec voltages , only 11.15V on the 12V rail @ idle , 5V is somewhere around 4V ...:eek: I had to undervolt the whole...
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    my router is givin me a headache

    Well i got a D-Link EBR-2310 wired router connected to the internet by a motorola cable modem and connected to 3 computers.Was working fine for about 2 years 24/7 but now its givin me a headache. It always looses the connection to the internet.Local net is still working fine , no problem.Modem...
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    need an opinion

    Simple question , would two MCR120 + one MCR80 be enough to cool a Phenom2 X4 940 (@3.6ghz/1.4V) + HD4870 (OC @775/1000) or should i go with my second option of two MCR220 ? Before i was running an Athlon64 X2 4200 (OC to 2.7/1.4V) + factory OC 8800gts (g80) on one MCR120 + one MCR80 with...
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    WTB Zotac 9300 m-ITX mobo , socket 775 cpu

    Im looking for : 1- ZOTAC GF9300-D-E LGA 775 mini-ITX mobo 2- Intel E7xxx or E8xxx OEM cpu for cheap shipping to zip code 06810 whatever shipping is fine as long as i get a DC # or tracking # payment with nonCC paypal please pm me what you got Thx
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    WTB 2.5" notebook HDD, socket 775/am2 matx mobo , socket 775/am2 cpu.

    Im looking for the following items: 1- 2.5" notebook HDD , sata 3.0Gb/s , 7200rpm , capacity 320gb or bigger... found! 2- socket 775 or socket am2 matx mobo that takes DDR2 ram ,for around $35 shipped.... found! 3- cheap Intel socket 775 cpu (E5xxx or E7xxx) or AMD socket am2 X2 cpu...
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    WTB 8400GS or 9400GT

    Im looking for a nvidia 8400gs or 9400gt low profile videocard with full size bracket , for not more than $20 shipped to zip code 06810. Payment with non cc paypal or cash if local. Please pm me what you got . thx
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    Black Ice GT Xtreme 280 question

    I was wondering how the 2x140mm rad perform compared to standard 2x120mm rad's ??? I couldnt find any specific data or test on those 140x radiators about their cooling capacity. Anybody knows ?
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    DFI LP JR 790GX-M2RS and Phenom 2

    has anybody running a Phenom 2 in a DFI LP JR 790GX-M2RS mobo and can confirm if it works ???
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    why does [H]ardforum load so slow ???

    I m using Windows xp sp3 and IE 7 . I have 3mb/s broadband connection and so far it works fine , loads every page fast ...except Hardforum . I can load the homepage but as soon as i try to surf around in the forum or check my pms it gets terrible slow . Most of the time i get a IE timeout after...
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    WTB i7 920 and GTX 260 (216) or HD 4870 1GB

    im looking for a cpu : -i7 920 , batch # 384... prefered. (well, they sold for $229.99 @ microcenter , so that basically the price im looking for + shipping) videocard : -GTX 260 (216) 55nm ( they are selling for $180/free sh AR , so thats the price im looking for for a BNIB card , less...
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    Sapphire HD 4870 $122.99 + shipping

    Sapphire Radeon HD ATI 4870 512MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Dual DVI-I / TVO for $122.99 + $ 8.99 ground shipping @ FXvideocards http://fxvideocards.com/Sapphire-Radeon-HD-ATI-4870-p-16395.html ;) deal is dead
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    Kuriyama tubing - where to buy ???

    does somebody know a place that sells Kuriyama tubing in lower quantity than 100 feet coils ? im looking specially for Series 2600 85 Shore “A” Ether-Based Clear Food Grade Polyurethane Tubing 3/8 ID Have googled already and made some phonecalls , but i couldnt find anybody that would...
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    heatshrink ?

    anyone knows any good online store where to buy 1/8",1/16" heatshrink (3:1 and 4:1) and sleeving for a reasonable price/shipping ? (excluded are performance-pcs and SVC , i dont order from them anymore) ty
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    WTB fan controller (scythe/akasa/superflower)

    im looking for either one of the following fan controllers : - Superflower Fan Master SF-609 - Akasa Fan Control - Scythe Kama-Meter used is fine but new preferred . please pm me what u got . ty found !!! thread can be deleted .
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    WTB 2.5" HDD , Pentium 4 , PCI videocard , DDR Ram

    WTB following stuff for cheap. 1- 2.5" HDD , Sata 3.0gb/s , 7200 rpm , 250gb or bigger. Not more than $40 shipped. 2- P4 (Northwood core) socket 478 , 2.4 ghz - 2.6 ghz , 400 FSB . Bare CPU . For around $10 shipped. 3- PCI videocard , something that can handle DX 9 and open GL Not...
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    WTB : Athlon 64 (S754) and P4 (S478) , PCI videocard , DDR400 RAM

    wtb: 1- P4 (Northwood core) socket 478 , 2.4 ghz - 2.6 ghz , 400 FSB . Bare CPU . For around $10 shipped. 2- PCI videocard , something that can handle DX 9 and open GL. Not more than $15 shipped. 3- 2x1gb 184pin DDR400 (PC3200) Ram Kit . Not more than $20 shipped. need RAM asap. Payment...
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