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    gigabyte GA-M61SME-S2 wont boot

    I am stumped :( Friend called today saying she shut down her computer and now it wont start. Went over and tried to start - wont start. Tried clearing CMOS, switching the PSU on and off, switched power strips - still wont start. Finally switched power cables and it finally powered on but just...
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    Newegg / [H]ardOCP AMD Athlon X2 5000+ Black Edition Drawing

    1) Use this processor to build myself a desktop that I have not had in over 3 years so I can play Half Life 2 once more.....still using my 3 year old dell laptop for everything, it barely plays WoW 2) Phenom!
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    SQL/VB headache

    I cannot for the life of me figure out how to add data to an SQL database using VB (Visual Studio Express) I already have the Dataset but it wont work ScheduleTableAdapter.insert("test","test","test") It just wont work, any help would be appreciated.
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    Another VB .NET Question

    Thanks it worked!. Now time to figure out how to actually add a SQL record in VB.....this is alot harder than the old ms access db :P
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    Another VB .NET Question

    Ok what Im trying to do is create records in a loop. What Im looking for is for the user to enter a start date and end date and have it enter the data into an sql database, increasing the date by a set number of days. Here is my code: Private Sub Button1_Click(ByVal sender As...
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    Access DB Question/Help

    Thanks for the advice. I never gave much thought to .NET. Looks like I'll be learning something new :) I was also thinking it might be easier just to incorperate something into outlooks calander with maybe a custom interface
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    Access DB Question/Help

    Using vb editor in Access (ie: running the code with a push button). Relationships are very basic. Table: Date TimeStart TimeFinish Room (combo box) Notes Ive already made the code to check to make sure there are no conflicts in scheduling. Just not sure how to go about making...
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    Access DB Question/Help

    Not sure if this is the right forum but here goes. Im creating a db in access to keep track of appoinments. The problem Im running into is reoccuring entries. For example scheduling a particular event to happen every Mon/Wed/Fri for the next 3 months. Not even sure if Access is the right thing...
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    Need Opinions

    Ok Antec PSU 533W - $90 :P
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    Need Opinions

    Here is what Im looking at Asus A8N SLI Premium - $163 Athlon X2 3800 - $325 eVGA 7800GT - $300 Of course going with a regular 3500 Venice would cut cost.
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    Need Opinions

    Ive had those drives in RAID 0 for almost a year and a half (since last format). Never had a problem with data corruption. Besides I back up everything on a 60gig spare (music, save files, work stuff, ect). Hell the more I think about it the more I want to do a complete rebuild....also kind of...
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    Need Opinions

    Point taken. Figure Id upgrade to something that'll last me a year or too. I guess my saving grace right now is my 2 37gig Raptors in RAID0. Might wanna also get rid of my old Creative 12x DvD ROM :P and my floppy drive from my '91 Packard Bell
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    Need Opinions

    And as far as OCing. Probally wont be doing that. I just want something that will run most of the current games with high settings (ie: FEAR, HL2, Doom, ect) Ive been a big fan of Asus/Abit so I might go that route with Mobo. BTW been out of the computer loop for almost 2yrs now. My car has...
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    Need Opinions

    Problem becomes how long will the socket be replaced? 6months? 1yr?. I was thinking about the X2 but Ive heard they arent that great for gaming. Im actually willing to spend more if need be (~$800). Although one thing I didnt equate is the fact that I might need a new psu. I only have an 350W...
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    Need Opinions

    i know it will be a investment. Looking to spend around $500-$600. Dont necessarily need SLi atm. Was considering a Venice 3500 and the asus nforce4 board
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