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I have a an DFI LanpartyUT with an AMD 3000+, 1GB of ram, ATI Radeon 9600. My current PSU doesn't seem to put out enough juice to power all three of my case fans. My monitor goes whack and such. What power supply would you recommend to replace it? I currently have an Antec somethingorother I...

Running the test I have one temp that has moved from 46->57, one from 32->40 and one that's only moved two degrees from 34->36. I'd guess that either of the first two could be it. Any ideas on which one is the CPU temp? If it's the first one, any suggestions on how to lower it some more?

I have the DFI NF3 250 GB and A64 3000+ I'm using the stock hsf with AS5 and right now, I have an 80mm Antec exhaust fan blowing in over the hsf. I just put it together the other day and haven't put the sides on yet, but MBM 5 says I'm idling around 45-47C. I'm not sure if the problem is with...

I have a DFI lanparty with a 3000+. I haven't put it together yet though, so I'm not sure on the temps. I just wanted to check to see if they were generally effective from other people's experiences. The crappy case I have now is a bit older, and I'm rebuilding my rig in pieces so it is the...

It is an exhaust fan and with a good number of vent holes, it may be okay.

I only have a spot for one case fan and I don't have the cash to get a new case right now. I found these fans that just sit in a vacant PCI slot. Has anybody used them and would it be worthwhile enough to get one if I already have a decent hsf and case fan?

Any other thoughts on this. I have the the dfi board and 3000+ also. What level can I get safely with aircooling?

I will end up overclocking it some. I don't know if I'm going to push it too far because I've never done it before.

I'm putting together a A64 3000+ into a DFI lanparty and I plan on overclocking at least some. The reviews I read said the stock sink is pretty reliable as far as stock sinks go. There is also thermal paste on the bottom of the heatsink when I got it. Should I stick with that paste or use...

Thanks. I went with the Lanparty board, 3000+ and the mushkin memory. Should get it Wed. hopefully.

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I currently have ATI Radeon 9600 80GB HD (I will probably replace this sometime soon though Antec 350W PSU I am looking to replace: K7S5A board AMD XP 1800+ Generic 256MB Ram

I will be gaming, but not extensively. I want to play HL-2 on it, but I will spend more time on RTS games than FPS.

I have about $400 to improve my system. Primarily, I'm looking for a board, cpu and memory to match. I don't upgrade often, so I'd like it to last a little while. Any suggestions on good value, longevity, and potential for overclocking would be appreciated.