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    Will we still be able to activate WinXP *for the first time* a year from now or not?!

    But if in 2 years, you would activate XP for the first time (a new XP on a new PC if you wouldn't like Vista), could that give problems?! I mean, maybe re-activations won't give problems, but what if you want to install and activate a new copy of XP on a new PC in a couple of years for the...
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    Will we still be able to activate WinXP *for the first time* a year from now or not?!

    Hi, Does anybody here know 100% sure if I will install a new version of WinXP on a new PC let's say a year from now.. will I still be able to install and activate it?! Or will I have to install Vista on it?! Is it possible that Microsoft has set a final date when installation + activation...
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    Choosing Conroe memory: PC533 CL4 or PC667/800 CL5 best?!

    Hi, I intend to buy an E6600 Core 2 Duo soon, and want to know which of following DDR2 memory types is my best choice and why? I will probably get 1GB or 2GB. Here are the candidates I will choose from: 1/ PC533 CL4 Apacer 2/ PC667 CL5 Apacer 3/ PC800 CL5 Apacer They are all pretty...
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    Why has 2GB RAM become "the standard" in today's PC's?

    Hi, How come that when I read reviews these days they always mention to get 2GB RAM. Why is that.. I mean do apps need that much memory? Other things like hardware etc.. that require more RAM? Only a year ago 1GB was recommended.. what has changed?? Can you please tell me why I should get...
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    Asus P5B: 20-pin connector? only digital outputs?

    1. not that I don't believe you, but where can I actually find the info online about the P5B having a 20-pin or 24-pin connector.. If anybody can copy/paste info about this from some online source, PLEASE do! NOTE: does "ATX12v 1.x" mean 20-bit connector? What should it say to indicate 24-bit...
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    Is it true P965 runs really HOT and needs extra cooling?!

    Thing is that the P5B Deluxe has heatpipes.. however I intend to get the P5B vanila which doesn't have those. Will I need extra cooling then? Isn't it so that the P965 runs ALOT hotter then chipsets like 945P, etc..? I believe I read this somewhere on a site that pointed this out.. And...
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    Asus P5B: 20-pin connector? only digital outputs?

    Hi, 1/ Does the P5B vanila have a 20 or 24-pin connector? I am asking cause I read on this forum that the Asrock ConRoeXFire has a 20-pin connector. Since Asrock I believe is a brand of Asus, I was wondering if perhaps the P5B also uses a 20-pin connector. I know Asrock is cheaper then...
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    *** Official ASUS P5B / P5B Deluxe Thread ***

    Hi, 1/ Does the P5B vanila only have digital outputs (called S/PDIF or something) or does it also have analogue stereo outputs? 1/b/ Is that the same with the Deluxe version and most motherboards in general? 2/ Will I need to install a soundcard if my speakers only receive analogue...
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    Is it true P965 runs really HOT and needs extra cooling?!

    Hi, I read somewhere that the P965 chipset runs extremely HOT compared to previous chipsets like 945P. Is this true? How much hotter does P965 run then 945P or 975x? Anybody knows at how much °C those 3 chipsets run or what the difference is in °C or in percentage so I can have an idea...
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    Conroe 945P mobos only 800Mhz?? (read inside)

    Hi, I was thinking about getting the Asus P5LD2 SE mobo with 945P chipset for a Core 2 Duo system. Is that a good cheap choice as alternative to the more expensive 965 and 975 mobos from Asus. I am not going to overclock. However there is something I don't understand: When checking the...
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    CPU coolers with PWM: can't you set FIXED rpm?!

    Nobody at all who can help with the above question please?!!
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    CPU coolers with PWM: can't you set FIXED rpm?!

    Hi, First of all, what exactly is this "PWM chip" alot of CPU coolers seem to have?! For example Arctic Freezer 7 Pro has this: "The PWM chip in the motor allows an exact fan speed control over the BIOS. (4 wire)" "Fan Speed: 300 - 2500 RPM (controlled by PWM signal)" Am I...
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    Asrock ConRoeXFire-eSATA2: 945P as good as 975x for E6600 Conroe?!

    Nobody who can explain what this "ATX12v 1.x (20-pin)" problem is all about?! I want to know if this board has perhaps an unsafe connnection or something that could lead to problems.. Please somebody explain! Thanks!!
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    *** Official ASUS P5B / P5B Deluxe Thread ***

    Some additional questions I hope somebody can help me with: 1/ Does the regular P5B also have that "8 Phase Power Design" which the Deluxe has or not?! Does that make alot of a difference in heat or does a silent Zalman (or other brand) cooler provide enough cooling anyway. 2/ Aside...
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    *** Official ASUS P5B / P5B Deluxe Thread ***

    Regular P5B also completely passively cooled AND heatsinks on it or not?!: The P5B Deluxe is completely passively cooled and also has some kind of copper heatsinks to take aways heat. Can anybody please tell with certainty whether the regular P5B is also completely passively cooled AND if...