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    Linux Gaming PC build

    Sweet! Thank you
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    Linux Gaming PC build

    Hi all, I am planning on building a PC and the heaviest workload I would do is probably play Dota on linux. I will be running this at a 1920 by 1080 resolution. These are the parts I picked out https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ynwRRk. I'm concerned about memory compatibility (cause I hear Ryzen is...
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    Windows 7 reoccurring blue screens

    http://www.dailytech.com/Colorado+Man+Cited+for+Killing+His+Computer+With+a+Handgun/article37319.htm
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    Displaying a random element between 4 choices

    Try a switch case switch(rand()) case 1: element 1 break; case 2: element 2 break; . . . . .
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    Need help with Supermicro bios flash w/Ubuntu 10.10

    http://tuxtweaks.com/2009/09/create-a-bootable-freedos-usb-drive-on-linux-with-unetbootin/ do that, then copy the exe file to the pendrive. Then boot from it. edit: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1634874 more detailed one.
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    Virus, need a little help.

    You could manually remove it. Check task manager for unusual processes. I found panda, avira and Rising anti-virus good for removing virus.
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    linux distro for a 2GB HDD

    Puppy is good but takes time getting used to. FYI windows xp installs on 2GB. Also if I remember correctly Xubuntu installs too. Does it have memory card reader? You could always install the os on a pen drive and keep the entire 2GB for data.
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    In the mood for a new music player

    Try Media Monkey. http://www.mediamonkey.com/ Or http://www.helium-music-manager.com/ Enabling Auto-Enqueue http://www.helium-music-manager.com/auto-enqueue-options/
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    PC noticeably slower

    I said voltages cause he said he had a power outage. @PotatoCat Try speed fan http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php a clean install is format your windows drive and install it again.
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    PC noticeably slower

    Maybe you should try a clean install. Did you try a stress test? http://www.tested.com/news/how-to-stress-test-your-hardware-and-keep-your-pc-stable/762/ check the voltages too.
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    PC noticeably slower

    I don't trust avast much. Post a screen shot of all tasks running in task manager. Are you using 64-bit or 32-bit os?
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    I am baaaaaack dear friends

    Welcome back bro :toast:
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    Windows 98 phantom floppy drive preventing real floppy drive from functioning

    Did you try changing the the drive letter assigned to it? Also try disabling floppy drive in bios.
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    Power Button

    You are trying to hard! Since it's your first time I'd suggest just take whatever you get and try building it. You can improve the future ones :toast:
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    Power Button

    It's essentially the same thing.
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