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    Looking for a couple of fun games

    I have just built my first gaming rig in 14 years. Played a ton of MOHAA and BF2, but haven't played anything since those games. What are some fun games I have missed in the past 14 years I should give a try?
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    Windows 7 on old laptop used to get Windows 10 on new build?

    Ive got a retired laptop with windows 7 on it. Can I use that key to get 10 on my new build?
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    Building a new rig, looking for suggestions

    Been out of the PC game for a long time. Last rig i built was in 2006. Trying to go cheap and be able to play some games. How does this look? https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Disarray357/saved/#view=PnGcTW
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    Been 8 years since last build and have not kept up. Any advice for new build?

    1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Gaming, thinking BF4 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? $1000 3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible. Macon GA 4) What exact parts do you...
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    Using large touchscreen with PDFs

    I have a PDF database that I want to incorperate a large touchscreen monitor in to. I use zoning maps for a county government. We are converting our hard copy maps to the PDFs. I am toying with the idea of using the monitor with a pc. I would love for it to work kinda like an iPad. Bad idea?
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    Need to access password protected excel file

    We had a former employee who has password protected a file we need to access. It is in .xlsx format. Suggestions? This is not a workbook, it is just a spreadsheet.
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    Is there any point switching to a wireless N router if I am already on a G?

    I have a ATT DSL connection. It seems to me that my G router already exceeds my download speeds with my DSL. Any point in switching to an N router? I do very little file transfer over the network, so that is not a concern. ___________
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    Help me come up with something easy for the Mrs.

    I want to disconnect my satellite but need DVR functions for the OTA local stations to accomplish this. My wife is very tech unfriendly, so whatever I come up with has to be super simple. Ideas?
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    Buying video cards for 3 monitors

    My video card died in my work PC. It is an old Dell that had a 9800 pro in it. I have 3 1440x900 monitors, but had only been able to use 2 of the monitors. I have a 9250PCI card to run the 3rd monitor but it will not work with current AMD drivers and the old drivers it does work with will not...
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    I want to set up a camera for survalence

    I would like to mount a camera about 30' away from my pc. This way, I can see the customers that come into my office. I thought about a webcam but the usb cable length looks like it will be a problem. Suggestions? I would display the image on one of my monitors on my desk.
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    What driver for 9250

    I need to rotate the screen on a 9250 in an XP pro machine. Anybody know what driver will support that? The 6.11 cats, what AMD says is the current driver, will not do the job. I am trying to rotate with CCC and also tried a program called Irotate.
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    Trying to enable second video card for a 3rd monitor

    First, let me start by saying I did the same thing 2 years ago at home with no problems. I have an ATI 9800 running 2 monitors with XP pro. I just added a 9250PCI to the system. When the computer boots, the 9250 becomes active, the monitor displays booting info. Then once windows starts...
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    External antena for Proxim wireless access point

    When I read the directions for this AP 700 Proxim wireless access point, there are lots of warnings about professional installation only. Can you tell me why and if I should not mess with it myself?
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    Anybody tried secure.legalsounds.com?

    Well have you tried them for mp3s? Just looking for something legal to download a song.
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    Scaling problem on older HDTV connected by Svideo/component dongle

    I have an older 55"HDTV connected to an ATI 700 with a Component/svideo dongle. When the tv is connected with a DVI cable, scaling is not a problem, I can select 800X600 or 1280X1024 for example and see everything fine, just the video quality is not good. So, I have connected with the dongle...
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    What is the video out type on a 700 video card?

    I have an ATI 700 that has a connector that looks similar to an SVideo plug but it is not. What kind of connector is it? Thanks.
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    Hooking up an older HDTV to my PC

    I have an older HDTV that I tried connecting through a VGA-Component adaptor without success. The TV does have a DVI-D input( I think that what it is) connection as does my video card. Will I be able to use that connection or do I need to do something else? I could buy or build a convertor...
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    Log in help

    They fired our IT guy here at work. I lost access to the server on the day they fired him. My PC was fine, just could not access files on the server. Now a new guy has corrected my access to the server but now my PC is like it was new or someone elses. The primary problem is Outlook does not...
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    VGA out on laptop to Component HD TV

    Can I do it with just a cable? Where would be a good place to buy one? Thanks.
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    Wireless broad band

    Is there any reason not to use a USB broad band card as compared to the bus cards?
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    Replaced the reclining computer desk: Warning pics

    Alright guys, I have retired my old desk in favor of this: Here is PC 1: PC 2: The cable rack so they dont get in the way when I move the drawer in and out: A shot from the front side of the desk: Here from the sitting side: You have entered the Matrix...
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    Replaced the reclining computer desk:

    Opps, see other thread, wanted to add warning for pics
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    Adding second video card to my system

    I have: 1900xtx Asrock Dual Sata Want to add one pci 9250 Machine will not post with the 9250 and the 1900 installed. Am I missing something?
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    2 video cards in Asrock Dual 939

    Anybody know if you can use both the PCI-e and the AGP slot at the same time on the Asrock dual 939 board?
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    WTB Cheap PCI ATI video card

    I need to add a third monitor to my rig that has a 1900xtx in it. Hoping to land a PCI video card on the cheap.
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    Memtest on a thumb drive

    I am new to thumbdrives. I just got my first one, 128Meg and thought I would like to put memtest on it. Can it be done, I have searched but I have not found anything yet.
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    Strange behavior opening email attachments

    One of the machines here at work does this: -Recieve an email with an attachment. -Open the attachment throught the online browser (windstream) and the text is distorted in word. -Open the same email attachment with outlook express on the troubled machine and text is normal. -Open...
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    Lit fans with speed control

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    Syncing iPod

    I have my iPod synced to my machine at home. I want to upload a ripped DVD from a different computer with iTunes. When I try to load the movie onto the iPod, I get the message that it will erase all data from the iPod because this is a different machine. Any suggestions? Do you...
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    New to MP3's need advice

    I have just decided to buy me an MP3 player. Here is what I want: Lightweight Ease of use Able to use with a car radio (fm transmitter) My questions: How is an Ipod different from the other MP3 player's I see? What kind of battery life can I expect? What would be a good fm...
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    Creating forms

    I have used Microsoft Works in the past to creat forms. They are simple fill in the blanks type of stuff and very easy to use. Are you familiar with any other ways to create simple forms? I currently use Wordperfect Office 12.
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    Win XP SP1 on a 200 gig hd install

    Have you heard of a limitation on the size of a hardrive to perform the installation described in the title? A freind is having recognition problems with his install.
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    Bellsouth DSL trying to install router

    I have bellsouth DSL and have been using a microsoft router. It died and I am trying to install a linksys router. I get an error from the router that I cannot obtain an IP via pppoe. Info: -Never set up the microsoft router, when I pluged it into the modem, everything worked. -I have...
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    BF2@1600x1200

    Does anyone know a way to increase the size of the text displayed for soldiers on the battlefield? I am running 1600x1200 on a 19"crt and the names are so small, I cant read them.
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    Formatted Compaq Presario Problems

    I have a P4 2.4 gig R3000 Presario. The machine has been formatted and I have installed XP and SP2. It came with a application CD but I do not see a driver CD. I have searched but I am unable to find drivers for this unit. Any suggestions? Specific problem I am having at this point is...
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    WTB 939 waterblock

    $20 range.
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    1900xtx power connector

    I have a forton source 550 psu and a 1900 xtx. I cant have no power supply plug compatable with the video card. Any suggestions short of buying a new psu?
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    Looking for a side inlet, 939 water block.

    Have you seen one of these. I need the inlets to come in on the side or at least be right angle on top.
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    EPoX EP-9NPA+Ultra SATA install?

    NVMD
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