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    Need Advice on Upgrades | CPU, GPU, MB

    Hello there thanks for stopping by, The holidays are coming up and I am wanting to upgrade my PC. After further knowledge I learned that in order to get the upgrades I want which is a new GPU specically looking for a 1060 or better. currently have a radeon r9 970x And I am also wanted a new...
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    Mysterious Text Entry

    I've been getting this absolutely confounding problem. I use my rig to mine bitcoin when i'm not using it, using NiceHashMiner. I'm also running in the background these apps: DS4Windows Discord HFS Nvidia GeForce Experience Logitech LGS Steam Sometimes, when I leave my PC running, mining for...
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    Building a PC, pls check my specs

    Hi all, first post. About to buy components to build a PC and replace the old one. Mainly used for simple word processing, a lot of surfing and movies, and a little bit of gaming (only CS). Would what I list below be overkill, just enough or in need of upgrades? TIA Corsair Carbide...
  4. Zic

    Is my PSU fan intake or exhaust

    Hi I was wondering if my PSUs fan is intake or exhaust becuase if it's intake I'll buy a filter for it so here's my PSU https://seasonic.com/product/prime-650-w-titanium/ https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151158
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    1080p vs 1440p

    I have a Gtx 1070 Gpu i7-6800k with 16Gb ram Wanna play games maxed out Should i get 1080p 144hz monitor or 1440p 144hz monitor with Gsync
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    hard drive lost LOTS of space

    earlier today i deleted some videos off my pc. checked my hard drive and i hard around 792gb. checked late on it went to 760 and now its at 740.
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    Intel S5000PSL Overclock

    Hi, I would like to overclock two INTEL Xeon x5450s on the INTEL S5000PSL but the bios is locked down. Does anybody know of a custom bios or hack that would allow an overclock.
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    =On eBay: The **ORIGINAL** ARKHAM HORROR Boardgame!=

    Archived from groups: alt.horror.cthulhu,rec.arts.horror.marketplace,alt.games.creatures,alt.graphics.cthugha (More info?) A *complete* set of the 1987 ARHKAM HORROR game by Chaosium Inc. is being auctioned by me: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5186411206 I have 100%...
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    Great player with 1.D4 or Colle?

    Archived from groups: rec.games.chess.computer (More info?) I have read that a good way to learn is to adopt a "role model" Master and play over his games.What great one favored Colle opening or non-gambit 1.D4? -- Thanks, Hank
  10. Drogdar

    Can I boot Two OSes at the same time.

    (not sure if this is in the right spot or not) I was wondering if it is possible to boot two operating systems at the same time on one pc with out emulation. I think I have all the hardware I would need. system specs: intel q9550 two 320 gb hdd raid 0 250 gb hdd (currently unused) one 750 gb...
  11. BruceMyers48

    Slipstreaming

    I have read several papers on slip steaming xp and sp2 and they are really tough to follow.There was pages of instructions.does some one know of an easier artical to do this slip streaming. Thanks. Is it true that cannibals don't eat clowns because they taste funny?
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    Firefox features

    Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?) OK, based on the great feedback from this group, I've d/l Firefox (btw, I am still using OE for my email and for these newsgroups). I was wondering what features you guys like and recommend. Perhaps a very brief description on how to...
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    SiS Utility tray

    I use Windows7 and i tried to install sis utility tray and can't work. can you help me? thanks
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    Help

    Hello, how do i unblock a downloaded program i blocked?
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    Scenery

    Archived from groups: alt.games.microsoft.flight-sim (More info?) I have been away from this newsgroup for some time and I am now restarting. I would like some guidance on the favored enhanced scenery for the US. Suggestions? Jerry -- Gerald J Buchko buchgera@comcast.net
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    HOW DO YOU KNOW IF ANYTHING ELSE WAS BLOWN FROM A FAULTY PSU

    I am preparing to service the pc that I suspect has a PSU issue. The reason I suspect this is because the pc only stays on a couple minutes after power up, then it abruptly shuts down. This pc has been built by me and has been running for two years with windows xp. The user only uses this pc...
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    Driver for DVD R/W MATSHITA UJ857G

    I need a driver for MATSHITA DVD UJ857G ATA device. When I try to install Win 7 from a DVD the system ask for it. I'm trying to install in a Laptop DELL XPS M1330, . Thanks in advance
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    RCT3

    Archived from groups: alt.games.rctycoon (More info?) Hi I have just downloaded RCT3 demo, definitely impressed, although I do find it strange not being able to rotate the map, or am I missing something? Kazzy
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    Hi, I have a toshiba laptop Satellite Pro C850 which came with Windows 7 home pr

    Hi, I have a toshiba laptop Satellite Pro C850 which came with Windows 7 home premium. I down graded to windows xp and now dont have sound. Please help me so I can install sound driver.
  20. digitaltoday

    Ssd corsair vs ocz

    sould i get an corsair f60 or an ocz
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    Bounty Hunters

    Archived from groups: alt.games.starwarsgalaxies (More info?) Does anyone have a FAQ they can post on how Bounty Hunter missions work?
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    Best Free Antivirus Windows 7

    Hello, i need a good anti virus download to get rid of some spyware on my laptop
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    Default printer automatically changes

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?) Anyone know why my default printer "magically" changes to another printer on the network without anyone changing the settings on my machine?
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    I have a hp laptop that needs rebooting but cant read the screan what do I do

    I have a HP Pavilion dv2000 that needs to restore but cant do this as I cant read the screen due to it being multi coloured and full off lines. Can some one tell me step by step how to fix the problem. I have other laptops if this will help. Please help Jim :bounce:
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    Printer trouble

    Hello, Printer will not print from ie8, but will print from Oprea or firefox, have updated latest drivers but still will not print
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    Questions about Windows XP Pro Multiple Profiles on Window..

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.advanced_server (More info?) Questions about Windows XP Pro Multiple Profiles on Windows 2000 Server, Office 97 files transfered from Win98 problems because of profiles, etc Hi, Our company has a Windows 2000 Server, and most of our PC's are...
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    Pentium E2140 and CoD4??

    I want to ask if my Pentium Dual-Core can handle CoD4. It says minimum P4 2.4GHz or 1.8GHz dual core, but I've seen people max the game out on 1.6GHz (not sure if possible). I've been told it will be playable on low. My other specs are: Gainward GeForce GT240 512MBGDDR3, 2GB DDR2. PS: IDK if...
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    3770k Temps a bit high?

    Hi ! I'm running 3770k with everything at stock on BIOS except XMP profile, CM 212 Evo, 2 1000RPM 140MM fans in the case (fractal design r4), and arctic silver 5 recently i did run Prime95 and did reach 65degrees and then slowly going up to 70, CPU-Z says the core runs at 3.9GHz, are these temps...
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    Single Xeon Quad vs dual xeon vs core 2 Quad

    Hello, I am looking to buy refurbished unit. Choices I have are: Single quad core xeon E5440 @2.33 Dual xeon E5150 @2.66 Core2quad Q9100 @2.26 All with 4Gb RAM I need to know which will be the fastest. I am running Vista Ultimate and moving to Windows 7 64-bit. My usage is Office...
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    New cpu =less pins than the older one

    hello my new cpu is the phenom 2 x4 965 deneb edition 3.4ghz and i am puting it in an old motherboard that had an old athlon 1 core 2.7ghz but my new processor seems to have like 2 pins less than the old one.. does that matter? it still fits tho and if you need more information to help me with...
  31. antonisrsx

    Have I damaged my CPU?

    i own i7 950 and after some changes i did in bios i have problem with battlefield 3. it freeze:(. i change the QIP/DRAM from 1.4000 to 1.2000 and then the cpu voltage to 1.1. after that when i play bf3 the game freeze. then i set the QIP/DRAM to 1.4000 and the cpu voltage to auto as it was...
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    Looking for a guide to identifying process running on PC

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion (More info?) Can anyone recommend a good resource to help me identify processes running on my computer? Most I understand but there's a few I don't and would like to know why they are running. Thanks in advance.
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    "Access to the specified device, path or file is denied"

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion (More info?) I am getting this error when clicking on .torrents and trying to open them. I think it is because I uninstalled a program that I used to open them, and now they are not associated with any program even though I...
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    "No signed device drivers were found." - new windows 7 install

    Hey guys, I just bought a new system and built it myself and was pleasantly surprised to see that it started up ok..now im trying to install windows 7 64-bit from a DVD and I get this message: "No signed device drivers wre found. Make sure that the installation media contains the correct...
  35. Lipruva

    Server CPU's

    In your opinion what are the best server cpu's regarding price and power consumption. Power consumption is a huge deal for me :) Thanks!
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    Installation Problem of PXES in SUSE 9.1

    I have been trying to install pxes thin clinet in suse 9.1, but the installation will always be given problem as in the version. Pls what version of PXES can i install in suse 9.1
  37. yougotjaked

    Will a 6850 bottleneck an i7-2600k?

    So I just bought an i7-2600k and a Gigabyte Radeon HD 6850. I didn't need anything more for the video card since I won't be doing any extreme gaming (mostly heavy rendering and editing). Someone told me that the 6850 would bottleneck my 2600k. Is this true? If so, is there any way I could avoid...
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    How to make a db15 to usb cable

    please tell me how to make a female db15 plug connet to a usb plug. i have an old gaming steering and paddle set that has a male db15 plug.please help!!!! adrian
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    How is my new Notebook?

    I basically inherited a new computer. It's basically new. It is a Dell M6400 Covet. It has a Intel Qx9300, 12GB of RAM, and Nvidia FX3700 1GB. Now, I'm not stupid, I know this is a crazy expensive powerful workhorse of a workstation.. But how does it fare as a gaming rig? I'm finding mixed...
  40. therussian747

    XPS M1730 vs. Sager NP8662 (Extreme Gaming)

    There r two laptops im currently looking at that I will buy. Sager NP8662 vs. XPS M1730. In one corner of the ring stands a XPS laptop with the following specs.(Epic Music Plays) Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T9300 (2.5GHz/800Mhz FSB/6MB cache) Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition SP1, 64-bit 2GB...