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    Question OEM Installation Query

    Hey guys, Recently bought a Lenovo Ultrabook used from a pawn shop, only later to find out that the copy of windows on the machine is not able to be activated. I believe it was lost somewhere along the way as the shop formatted the machine for sale (possibly an OEM copy from Lenovo that expired...
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    In-line mircrophone picking up audio out

    Hello, As of late I've been using a pair of Razer hammerhead earbuds and i'm having a bit of a problem with the in-line microphone. I have the earbuds routed through a microphone/audio splitter that enters my computer through the audio in and out ports on my AMD motherboard. Everything seems to...
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    Best Linux compatible wireless card

    Hello, I recently installed Ubuntu on an older laptop that I that I recovered from the dead but it seems that the wireless card on the laptop is no longer working. I looked into a few wireless network adaptors but most are not compatible with Linux so I've been having a hard time finding one...
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    Sub $600 Gaming Build Recommendations/Ratings

    Hey, Im helping my friend with his first build, and I have come up with this list: http://. I want to keep this build AMD, so please don't include any Intel builds. We wont be over clocking so i'd like to save some money by using the stock cpu fan. Im still looking for a micro ATX case under...
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    Will this PC be good?

    You might want to look at getting a more powerful power supply, but other than that it looks great! Not sure how loud your Heatsink is, but from experience i can tell you that the stock one is VERY loud, so its great that your investing in a third-party one. Just make sure its not too loud.
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    New 25"-27" monitor under $250

    Hey, Im looking for a new monitor preferably about 25"-27". I would like it to be under 5ms response time, and am looking to spend under $250. Thanks MuttonChew
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    HP Pavilion Upgrade

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    HP Pavilion Upgrade

    Hey, I bought this pc in 2007, and i want to upgrade and change the operating system which is currently windows vista. The machine will basically be used for business, word processing, accounting, and photo editing. Any recommendations on what to switch out or add to this machine would be great...
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    Quieter Fan than stock

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    Quieter Fan than stock

    I recently built my first PC, but never invested in a fan. My case and the CPU, are both running stock fans, which turns out to be very loud! I'm looking for a replacement fan for the case, and was wondering if you could replace the CPU fan after it has been installed. Also wondering if it could...
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    Can I run DayZ Standalone?

    Hello, I was wondering if I could run DayZ Standalone with this build: GPU: Radeon HD-7870 ghz edition 2GB CPU: AMD FX-8350 RAM: CORSAIR XMS 8GB I would like to be able to play on high settings. Thanks! P.S. I don't want recommendations on the build, as i already ordered it.
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    Parts list comparison