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    Problems with DVD drives!

    First off, I'm running a EVGA 680i SLI motherboard and my system has been running fine lately, no trouble at all with it. Just today I run into a problem with my two CD/DVD drives. Neither of them show in "My Computer". I look in my device manager and it has a yellow triangle with ! inside so...
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    Surfing is slow, but DL speeds are high

    Okay i dont know whats up with this but when I am surfing the net it seems like my connection is HORRIBLE, with almost ANY site i visit it is noticably slower than it used to be. Weird thing is I am getting the SAME download speeds as normal when i download files and my ping in online...
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    Surfing is slow, but ping is high?!?!

    Okay i dont know whats up with this but when I am surfing the net it seems like my connection is HORRIBLE, with almost ANY site i visit it is noticably slower than it used to be. Weird thing is I am getting the SAME download speeds as normal when i download files and my ping in online...
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    Quick question about dx10 compatible cards

    If I buy a Vga that is DX10 compatible, would I be able to use it on my XP equipped computer? Thanks! The only dumb question is a question not asked. -US Army- -82nd Airborne- -Infantry- enough said.....
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    CPU Temps

    Hey just wondering some ways to lower my CPU temps, I already bought the good thermal paste and applied it correctly (per the instructions) I was wondering if altering voltages might lower the temp a bit. If there are any other ways please let me know. Im not having any problems just looking...
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    Problems with DVI and S-video

    I am currently running an 8500GT by xFx on an EVGA 680i motherboard, and I have all the equipment required to run through DVI, but when I switch my monitor over through DVI it says there is no signal, i've reseated the card several times, and I've always handled it gently but it still wont work...
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    Media Players slowing computer!

    I'm running XP Home, with a harddrive that doesn't have alot of stuff on it yet. Everytime i try to run some type of media player (realplayer, WMP) my computer slows to almost a freeze. I'm pretty much clueless on anything that it could possibly be. If anyone knows anything please let me...
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    Can't install new VGA drivers or Adobe Flash player

    Well I just got my rig up and running and I'm tryin to install my new drivers for my new VGA. I put in the CD and it tells me to update my drivers at Nvidia.com so I go there get the drivers downloaded but when I install them, halfway through the setup I get this message: Access is denied...
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    Rig Rebuild! And Problems!

    Okay, updated my rig a little bit, had some extra money to spend.... EVGA Nvidia 680i SE SLI xFx 8500 GT 2GB Corsair DDR2-667 BFG 650W (old stuff, 3.6GHz P4, Sound Blaster) Alright, I got the 680i out of the box and laid it out. Hooked up the 24 pin, and the 4 pin. Stuck in my CPU, a stick...
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    XP Home Not Shutting Down

    I am having a problem with my XP home system, I select shut down or restart and it gets to the last screen (light blue with the windows icon and the words "Windows is shutting down..." From there it just stays on that screen and I have to manually shut it off. Just wondering why it does it and...
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    How to access documents on 2nd HDD

    I have 2 harddrives now and I am trying to access the information on my 2nd(the one i am not booted from) and when I try to go in to look at documents and what not it tells me access is denied. Both are SATA drives and I just want to move some music, pictures, video etc. But I can't get into...
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    Good HDD cloning software...

    Any recommendations?? Im a poor college boy so maybe some free ones??? Thanks in Advance!
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    Well this sucks

    Okay, I was playin Call Of Duty 2 and my comp. crashed. When I rebooted, it said I needed to reinstall my HAL file. How in the world do I do that? I know this is a simple question but I really need help, finals are coming soon and I need it up and running ASAP! Thanks in Advance!
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    New Mobo?

    Okay actually I have a few questions. I kinda fell out of building rigs for a while so i have forgotten some things. I use AGP right now, I am looking for a new mobo and some more memory only 1GB right now lookin for 2. I do some gaming and some video editing. Lots of school work but I dont...
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    TV tuner recommendations??

    Anyone? I'm moving into a dorm room and want to maximize space and use my 21" HDTV ready monitor for TV and computer. Any recommendations on TV tuners and software to use? Thanks in advance guys!
  16. dodge8604

    Got It Goin!

    Hey guys just lettin ya know that I got my big rig up and goin...and she runs as smooth as ever, although its hard on my eyes goin from 1024x768 res. on a 17" screen, to a 21" screen with 1600x1200 res. LOL Thanks alot for all the help you guys gave me, I learned alot but here is what I did(this...
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    My new mobo

    Ok guys I have a new RUNNING mobo, I started it up and in the setup I just chose the "fail-safe settings" option For some reason or another, it will not boot up into XP home like I have...Im just kinda in the dark on this part maybe someone can throw out something to help me?? Thanks in advance...
  18. dodge8604

    New Mobo

    When I install my new mobo do I need to do anything other than bolt it up and go? Never installed mobos before just all the other stuff......thanks in advance again fellas!
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    Do I Need A New MotherBoard?

    Okay i need to know what is going on with my rig. Heres my setup -P4 3.6 GHz -ASUS P5P800 -nVidia 6800GT -Audigy 2 -Antec 480W TPII-480 -Barracuda 7200.7 200GB HDD I just got all this together after having to get a new PSU and some fans. Heres what happens: I push the power on button and the...

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