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Sorry late reply. No problems at all. You can install 32-bit OS (your XP Pro) on your cpu/mobo.

(Intel p4 SL9CA 3.06 Ghz) I don't think this processor is compatible with your motherboard. You'll need at least a Core 2-based Celeron processor. I have the same motherboard and I use Core 2 Duo E4500 (2.2GHz).

@RussianSensation Interesting CPU lineup there, well Q1 2008 is still months away, and usually prices are jacked up at that early stage. I have not seen the E4600 anywhere in here, but it would seem like a proper midrange. If ever I would think about changing the CPU for Q1 2008, I shouldn't...

As you can see in my sig I have a "serious" cpu bottleneck considering how powerful the 8800GT video card can be. Personally I was disappointed to find out that some of my games (esp. Team Fortress 2) didn't improve frame rates 'at all' when I upgraded from my 7600GT. Frankly I'm not too...

I need to revive this thread because it concerns me, especially when you see troubling graphs like these: Tom's Hardware article A few questions: 1. Does turning off the monitor reduce the power draw? 2. Does disabling the dedicated pci-e graphics in the BIOS kill the power draw on the...