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DEAD: Mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 5-4-4-12 @ $54.98 shipped AR

Yeah, just keep checking, was OOS, 5 mins later I was doing a ram search and it showed as in stock, 1 min after placing order it was OOS again. Not dead yet, just keep refreshing.
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- Post #12
- Apr 9, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Harddrive Problem

Thanks for the tips, original xp install i wasn't paying attention and used my base xp with no sp's, i reinstalled with xp w/ sp2. Testdisk through analysis can see the partitions on the second drive and I can see every file thats on there, but I can't figure out how to make it fix it so the pc...
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- Post #5
- Aug 24, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Harddrive Problem

I had my main 250 gig partitioned into 3 partitions. I wiped the main partition to do a fresh install of xp pro. One partition is fine, the other showed as unpartitioned space and I had to format, but luckily I didn't have a lot left on it. Thats not a big deal, but my main problem is I had...
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- Aug 23, 2006
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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X530 and Audigy Gamer

Ok, so I used to have the logitech Z640s and had the same problem when I was setting them up. The connecters are color coded and my audigy has gold connections, which obviously don't provide color coding. Way back when i had my 640s a google search hooked me up with an explanation of how to...
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- Oct 4, 2005
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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**Official** Video Card Drivers Rev2

tried the 71.89 they didn't work at all. then reinstalled the 78.01 but i forgot to uninstall the 71.89 so it wasn't clean but surprisingly it ran better then before. Now by better i mean it didn't crash or freeze. I got pretty regular (usually every second or two) little blips of...
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- Post #173
- Sep 19, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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**Official** Video Card Drivers Rev2

I just installed an XFX 6600GT (AGP) upping from a 4200. Uninstalled old drivers and then installed the newest (78.01 i believe) drivers and started up WoW. About 15 mins of fine running ended abruptly when i saw a few weird texture glitches like something was showing through and then my comp...
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- Post #170
- Sep 18, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Random Reboots and low p/s voltage.

Ill try that, hopefully thats the problem. Im a broke college student who is struggling to figure out how to buy gifts for my family for xmas right now, a new power supply for running a test will have to wait untill after new years.
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- Post #6
- Dec 4, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Random Reboots and low p/s voltage.

I didn't check the ps for long, i just checked it again and it is up at 2.98. Its still randomly restarting though. If the ps isn't the issue what else could be? Its not overheating or anything it stays under 50c even when doing stuff like gaming.
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- Post #3
- Dec 4, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Random Reboots and low p/s voltage.

Well starting about 20 mins ago i had a few random reboots. I walked back into my room after stepping out for a bit and it had restarted. I was confused but went on like normal but it rebooted again, and then during the reboot it flickered a few times and loaded up windows. It did this again...
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- Dec 4, 2003
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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*HOT* Iomega 4x Dual DVD±RW/CD-RW Internal Drive $89.99 Free Shipping or FREE with other purchase (AR)

Oh, well that kills the deal, thanks for clearing that up.
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- Post #89
- Nov 18, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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*HOT* Iomega 4x Dual DVD±RW/CD-RW Internal Drive $89.99 Free Shipping or FREE with other purchase (AR)

This one looks like a better deal or am i missing something? $84 after rebate for a 4x dual plus dvd-ram, like the lg-4040.
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- Post #87
- Nov 18, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Dransik - MMORPG (EQ like) 1st month free

The rush of users wont crash the servers as it is a limited release. Well actually a server crash is still something to worry about considering it is still a fairly buggy game and problems are still running fairly rampant. As to the topic, i might check out the free trial but with galaxies as...
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- Post #12
- Jun 24, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Free Krispy Kreme Doughnut - SoCal only

Everyone goes crazy for just the plain glazed ones, but i prefer the other kinds. Sure the occasional glazed, especially hot off the press like they give you for a sample is nice, they do it better then any other, but i like stuff like the cream filled bismarks and rasberry jelly filled better...
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- Post #16
- May 31, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Monitor sizing problems.

What is "floating" I bought it almost 2 years ago, and i have the original box but i dont think i have the receipt. Is this floating going to get worse and is there anything that can be done to at least help contain it?
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- Post #3
- May 2, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Monitor sizing problems.

I can't exactly recall when this started, but it has been more of an issue since getting a second monitor, but my main monitor (a 19" KDS) is constantly off-size. Sometimes the left is a bit short with a quarter inch of space left, sometimes there is a bit off the top, or sometimes it gets too...
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- May 2, 2003
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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Camera Optics: Digital vs SLR (Optical Zoom)

They make comparisons by taking the highest focal length and dividing it by the lowest. Example a slr zoom lens that ranged from 80-300 would be 3.75x zoom. They usually round the number for example the minolta dimage 7 series has a 7.14x but they just say 7x. It changes per camera, you can't...
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- Post #4
- Apr 12, 2003
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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CD Player with MP3 Decoder $19.99 4/02

anyone had experience with this brand? Is it any good? I have been looking for a cheaper mp3 cd player, but was just planning on picking up a decent panasonic or something for 60 bucks this summer. If this is any good i might as well save some money.
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- Post #9
- Apr 2, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Belgium to legalise cannabis

I find it funny that the law has to be broken to actually obtain the pot, even though it is legal for you to have it.
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- Post #28
- Mar 30, 2003
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Pretty sweet: 512MB PC2100 Micron Chips (probably Crucial memory) for just $53.00

Yeah, the bump in reseller rating lately is probably from all the people that hopped on the 63 buck 512mb 2700 micron that turned out to be crucial. Tons including myself ordered from them.
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- Post #3
- Mar 23, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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PIV average temp

I dont notice any throttling when i hit 57, when i o/c my cpu to the max and then have it running at 100% load for a while it will climb up to the mid fifties, occasionally hitting 57/58.
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- Post #10
- Mar 22, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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CC $5 --> NOW $3!! 48 disc cd wallets Free Shipping

damn out of stock for shipping. Pickup available but cant get there to pick it up:P
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- Post #8
- Mar 22, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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50% Off Sale: Two Hours Only: MLB.com: 12-2 pm EST

Damn its gettin hammered, takes over a min per page to load, im gonna keep tryin at it cuz im sure i can find a thing or two to pick up at 50% off.
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- Post #10
- Mar 21, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Starbucks Carafe w/mugs now $7.99 or 2 mugs for $1.99

Just got mine today, damn they are nice. The carafe will go nice to hold the coffee and keep it warm from my new 12 cup gevalia free coffee maker deal i just got in on, for those all nighters;) And then i got 3 extra cup sets for gifts.
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- Post #51
- Mar 21, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Buy 1lb Of Coffee $14.95 And Receive A Free Coffee Pot

I too went in on the 12 cup programmable coffee maker and pound of coffee for $10. Great deal, the coffee i just ordered from starbucks was 13 bucks a pound, and even if this isn't as good i get a free new coffee maker, my small 4 cup one just isn't big enough.
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- Post #18
- Mar 21, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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How many boxes of macaroni do you usually eat?

I eat a box of kraft mac and cheese at least a couple times a month. Im sure its not healthy, but im 5'7" 135-140, and i couldn't gain wait by eating if i tried. And im guessing the dozens of donuts i go through in a week are probably worse for me:P
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- Post #37
- Mar 21, 2003
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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When will games come out on DVD's???

Newegg has the cheapest plain cd drive for 18, the cheapest dvd 16x is 33. A total difference of 15 bucks to go with a dvd player instead, and under 35 to upgrade if games start coming out on dvd, considering people will pay 300 for a video card, i dont think 35 for a dvd player is asking much...
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- Post #50
- Mar 20, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Mens inline Skates 38.99

I like the idea, but i want better looking shoes with it. The ones i have seen with decent looking shoes though are like 130 to 150. But if you want something cheap and dont mind the look of the boot thing, its a very cool idea.
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- Post #5
- Mar 20, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Who makes the most trouble free cdrom drives?

How old are these machines? My mom is still running a 200mhz p2, and she has an 8x burner in there that works perfect. In fact she burned less coasters then i did with the 8x that came with my compaq, not the case now that i have a lite-on. She has more fingers on one hand though then coasters.
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- Post #11
- Mar 20, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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"Asylum" GF4 420SE 64MB SDR PCI $29 after MIR @BB

It may not be great but it would work well for adding another monitor. Although i could toss one in my compaq p3 866 that doesn't have an agp slot.
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- Post #13
- Mar 19, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Critique this 3k PC I'm putting together

Just wondering if he is spending almost 3k, why not get a cpu with ht?
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- Post #17
- Mar 19, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Get a digital camera now or wait?

Well i definately want the compact SLR type camera, the ones like the s45 are more compact and easy to toss in your pocket but you can't fit as many options on the smaller sized ones. I think ill end up going with the 4000, the remote and flip lcd screen on the g2 are nice, but factor in the...
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- Post #10
- Mar 18, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Get a digital camera now or wait?

well the thing i keep hearing is that its bad to have smartmedia, that compact flash is better. But i wouldn't buy high capacity anyway. 128mb can hold equal to or higher then a whole roll of 35mm film, and getting 2 of those, or even 1 of those and a couple 32s would be more then sufficient...
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- Post #6
- Mar 18, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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What games support dual monitors?

I didn't know jedi knight 2 did, ill have to try that out.
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- Post #8
- Mar 18, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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What games support dual monitors?

serious sam 2 does, but i can't remember the details of how to set it up and such.
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- Post #3
- Mar 18, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Get a digital camera now or wait?

I was actually reading most of my reviews at imaging-resource.com, as they have very in-depth reviews as well as doing a series of test shots that stays the same for each camera they review. At least according to that forum link, pcworld and popular photography like the olympus, pcworld...
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- Post #4
- Mar 18, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Get a digital camera now or wait?

Bump. And has anyone had any experience with these Ebay only retailers, that sell mass quantaties of cameras through ebay only?
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- Post #2
- Mar 18, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Get a digital camera now or wait?

I was all set to buy a digital camera, the olympus c-4000, but now im not so sure. I have around 400 to spend, max of about 450. The c-4000 also has a package deal where i can get the 820 or 890 epson photo printer for free with it, the 820 is a $100 printer and the 890 is a $200 printer...
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- Mar 17, 2003
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Computer Building
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Poll: Do you run dual monitors?

Im running dual crt, i hope to get a lcd to replace the 15 inch old and dull crt im using for second monitor. I keep having people comment that i have such a nice looking setup except the second monitor which is dull and fuzzy.
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- Post #7
- Mar 16, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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need new digital camera, what is a good choice?

I didn't know memory type made that much of a difference. I mean sure you can have a gig of CF, but for how much. And why do you even need 1 gig sticks. I plan on picking up the Olympus C-4000 which uses smart memory, and while there may have been some formats i would rather have, like those...
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- Post #37
- Mar 16, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Generic SmartMedia? What should i buy?

cool, thanks. I knew about the olympus part, but really isn't needed, after all if you just take the pictures and then put em in photoshop and line em up you dont need the olympus program to do it for you. I found viking 128mb for like $26 after mail in rebate at i think buy.com. And another...
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- Post #4
- Mar 15, 2003
- Forum: Peripherals & Components

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