Recent content by DCoke

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    Funny things people say

    I always ponder people who identify themselves as Republicans or Democrats. It seems to me and hence the reason for the thread. If anyone that gave the issue some thought would probably pick what worked from both political parties and try to make sure whomever represented them did the same. Gun...
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    Please help me with first system build

    >As far as the HSF goes, I heartily recomment the SLK-800U if your motherboard has the >mounting holes (and the A7N8X does). I'm (effectively) running an Athlon XP 2800+ >(Barton) at 42 C with a VERY quiet fan (28 CFM @ 24 dB, I think). If you don't mind more noise, >you can easily cool...
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    Please help me with first system build

    >I've worked with two Samsung DVD/CDRW combo drives, and they get quite warm... the discs come out feeling borderline HOT. Hearing about the really warm part makes be wonder what is going on there to cause that much heat.Does lite-on have a DVD+cd-rw in the wings? If not then Samsung would...
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    Please help me with first system build

    >barton 3200+ is coming out in may Since a few sites said it would be around the same price as the 3000 might as well go with it given it gets a thumbs up from anand etc. If I use Corsair: 434 MHz CMX512-3500C2 2-3-3-7-T1 or 400Mhz CMX512-3200C2 2-3-3-6-T1 TWINX512-3200LL 2-2-2-6-T1...
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    Please help me with first system build

    I figured out that besides missing the top case fan the thing that was wrong with my hard drive rack is that it is missing its divder shown at http://icrontic.com/images/reviews/mm/Reviews/Hardware/Cases/pc6070/6070/hddhorizontal.jpg Anyone else get one of these with the divider missing?
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    Please help me with first system build

    Also if I go with the panaflos where is a good place to get them and what is the deal with "no fins or molex connectors" and them?
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    Please help me with first system build

    I was reading about one of the HSFU and the reviewer recommending not plugging it into the mobo header as it could cause problems. I don't remember the review but is this something you all generally avoid period or is there a certain list of fans that it is unwise to hook up to the fan power...
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    Lian-Li

    >Rather than recommending a fan (yes, it does come stock with one, but as MM said, some take it out), let us know what you're >looking for in a fan (low noise? high output? good balance of both?) and then we can help you. The system will have have 4 hds(2 WD200gb and 2 raptors) a nv34 or...
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    Antec TruePower owners - does your PSU do this?

    Hey I am guessing no one saw this because I am sure someone knows: Is the correct orientation of the Antec Tuepower supplies with dual fans with the second fan facing the top of the case or does it face down towards the Cpu? Thanks.
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    Lian-Li

    bump?
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    Please help me with first system build

    >i believe almost every asus nf2 board is now rev 2.0 That is good to hear does newegg mind if you request 2.0? Anyone know the answers to 1, 5, 6, or 7?
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    Please help me with first system build

    1. Athlon XP 3000 : Is 3200 with 400Mhz supposed to be out this month? 2. Asus A7N8X Deluxe (you might be lucky and get a Rev 2.0) : Any way to ensure this? 3. SLK800: Will do. 4. Panaflow 80MM L1A Fan (super quiet): panflow = 0 results. Tried panaflo L1A = 0...
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    Lian-Li

    bump
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    Lian-Li

    Does the Pc-69 usually ship without a top fan as mine seem to have. What case fan do you recommend putting there?