Recent content by Acehawk74

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    New Build Issue

    Forgot one component - HD - 320 GB Sata HD Western Digital.
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    New Build Issue

    Here are the specs and an update: Mobo - Gigabyte DS3 rev.3 Processor - Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHZ PSU - Raidmax RX-630 Volcano (630 Watts) Cooling Fan - Arctic Cooler Pro Ram - Corsair 1 GB (2x512) DDR2 533 Vid Card - PNY Geforce 7600 PCI-e 16x Sound Card - Chaintech 7.1 PCI Sound I tried...
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    New Build Issue

    Hey there. I just built a system for my friend today, and I am having an issue. The system is turning on fine, and I see the fans boot up, then the CPU fan, but after that, nothing happens. Nothing displays on the monitor, and the system just continues to run. We were able to get a...
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    Want to build new system

    I was hearing something about the multiplier being better on the 4300, which is why I went with it. The 6400 would give me similar speeds, or better, with the ram I have? Also, any suggestions for a good aftermarket CPU cooler?
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    Want to build new system

    Alright, after about a week of tweaking and reading up, I came up with these final specs through all the reccomendations and advice from the forums in a few threads. First of all, thanks to everyone for your advice, me and my wallet thanks you =D. Secondly, may I have one final critique...
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    How important will SLI Be

    Excellent, thank you for the input. My follow up question then is this... If I go with the 8800GTX, which seems to be around $600, is it really that much better, or am I really going to notice a difference on the fps/rpg type games? If I do go with that card, will I need a better PSU than...
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    How important will SLI Be

    I am currently trying to build a system, and I keep running into one hang up. I have decided to go with a 2.4 ghz Core2duo processor, 640mb nvidia 8800 gts, and am still in limbo about case, hard drive, mobo, processor. The answer to this question will signifigantly help me decide...
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    Want to build new system

    I appreciate the reply, and I know I probably could've found these resources myself. I just didn't trust my knowledge on the topic to make the correct analysis on it. I apologize if it offended anyone. I'll be sticking with the 20' monitor, but ill read the links and take the suggestions...
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    Want to build new system

    I have a Samsung 204B (20 inch) LCD Flat screen. I play WoW, and play RPG and FPS type games (NWN, Oblivion, Halflife, etc..)
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    Want to build new system

    Alimoalem, Fantastic Guide for first time builders! Thanks for the link! I also appreciate the reply! A couple of additional questions, on top of responding to your questions to me. PSU - Other than a slight wattage difference with the Corsair, is there really much of a difference...
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    Want to build new system

    Hey everyone. I'm looking for a new computer, and am looking for some ideas. Here are the details of what I have, and what I am looking for. I have a monitor, and a 160gb external HD. No need for speakers, printer, or headset/mic/headphones. I would like to make a system that is great for...