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    Some questions before I turn to linux

    Ah ok thanks Rob installing Linux should be a breeze then. The noise comes over the speakers when I enter the windows desktop, but as I said before I have already un-installed and then re-installed the audio drivers to the latest version, and it happens in linux as well so I can't really see...
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    Some questions before I turn to linux

    Wow thanks Rob that's heaps of info! I forgot to mention that randomly when I turn on my comp a high-pitched noise comes through my speakers constantly. I've tried different ports, headphones, etc. I've uninstalled, then updated to the latest audio drivers. I also booted into pclinux while it...
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    Some questions before I turn to linux

    Hi, I'm fed up with Windows. I'm currently running XP Pro and a while ago it was stuffing up and doing some freaky stuff as it tends to do sometimes, so I did a fresh re-install and its still being typical Windows and today it spontaneously freezed on me so I've had it. Now, I want to...
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    Razer AC-1 or Creative X-Fi sound card?

    Sure it helps me :P I'm open to all options. I haven't been able to read through reviews for all the cards out there so let me know if there is anything else I should be considering aswell. I'll have a look at the DX.
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    Razer AC-1 or Creative X-Fi sound card?

    I'm thinking about upgrading from my onboard sound to a good quality sound card. It's either the AC-1 or an X-Fi Fatal1ty Pro. I'm leaning more towards the AC-1 because it's $20 cheaper, but I recently had a bad experience with Razer (got two Lycosa keyboards in a row that had faulty...
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    IT Guy vs. Dumb Employees

    Thanks Rob, that's a freaking awesome video. Funniest bit was how he had his icons arranged as a penis :p lmao Now officially my favorite video.
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    Happy Birthday, Madstork91!

    LOL funniest forumer in the world ^^ Happy birthday :)
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    Upgrading from 2GB to 4GB. Questions!

    Yeah I'm guessing prices for different products are a whole lot different between us two. Have you had any experience with the Kingston HyperX memory, or heard anything good/bad about it? And yes, I do always have this much trouble making a decision when buying things :P
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    Upgrading from 2GB to 4GB. Questions!

    Did you mean the 4GB kit of those which is $136? It's funny. My brothers has those, as well as a friend of mine who just built a new rig. Didn't really want to do the same thing as them, although I guess that sounds kind of stupid. I could spend an extra 4 bucks and get Kingston HyperX RAM...
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    Upgrading from 2GB to 4GB. Questions!

    No I haven't bought the RAM yet. This is the exact RAM that I'm thinking about buying. I thought overclocking RAM made a big difference in performance, what with all the hype companies give it. Now that I know it doesn't maybe I should just buy a different, less expensive, 4GB kit? I would...
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    Upgrading from 2GB to 4GB. Questions!

    Ok thanks. And would anyone be able to explain RAM timings to me in layman's terms? Or atleast refer me to a good site that explains it all? Kinda off-topic, but what do you guys use to overclock other components?
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    Want the Largest HTPC Chassis Ever? Lian Li's Tyr X2000 Is For You

    If you had a nice setup with a sub-woofer and huge surround sound speakers, along with a big tv cabinet with your plasma in it, it probably wouldn't look too much out of place. With it's simple design I don't think it would look too bad in any medium-sized living room's corner, to be honest. I...
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    Upgrading from 2GB to 4GB. Questions!

    What overclocking program/s are best for overclocking RAM?
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    Water Hybrid up to 75% better gas mileage?

    As soon as a cost effective and efficient electric car comes out i'll be all over it. One thing that I've learned in my other hobby - RC cars - is that electric RC cars are so much cleaner, quieter, smarter and reliable than those with internal combustion engines. With new technology coming out...
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    Upgrading from 2GB to 4GB. Questions!

    Ok thank you for your help, it really cleared a few things up in my mind. Looking forward to the new RAM.
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