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    1666(OC)/1333 how to accomplish

    I have 2-2 <edited> meg sticks of GSkill DDR3 1600 RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231193 And GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P AM3 AMD 770 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128392 The mobo is listed as supporting DDR3 1666(OC)/1333/1066 and the above RAM is...
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    CPU fan airflow

    This is my case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811112040 Exhaust fan on top in front of PSU, another in back below PSU. Two cool air fans front panel bottom. Heres my PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341022 I'd say I'm not too sensitive to the noise.. maybe 4...
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    CPU fan airflow

    Bumping and shortining my original question... Is there any negative to having the CPU heatsink fan blowing up into the PSU?? Thanks
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    CPU fan airflow

    I'll soon be building a new rig (AMD AM3) and plan on overclocking a bit. I will be dealing with my first non stock cpu cooler. I was about to order Xigmatec Dark Knight. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233029 Correct me if I'm wrong but I think that is configured to only blow...
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    5750/5770 prices

    The vast majority of you that are reading this have more experience than me. I will appreciate any constructive input. I won't hold it against you for if you end up being wrong. ;-) I will be purchasing a 5750 soon. It is the right choice for me and my situation. Prices on newegg are...
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    noob question on main power connectors

    New setup will (most likely)be ... GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor XFX HD-575X-ZNFC Radeon HD 5750 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP - single card 4 Gigs...
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    noob question on main power connectors

    I have a 20 pin plus a 4 pin which has a pair of black and a pair of yellow wires. I'm not positive, but I think I have an Antec 480 TrueBlue
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    noob question on main power connectors

    Doh! Sorry, The PSU has a 20 pin + a 4 pin. I just edited the original post.
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    noob question on main power connectors

    [Edited - now properly described] Easy one for you guys... Ok For what its worth I'm planning on this m-board http://www.legitreviews.com/article/985/1/ It has a 24 pin ATX main power connector and another 4 pin ATX. I assume thats pretty much standard. I have an older (but good)...
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    socket life span

    OK boys. I'm trying to avoid an open ended AMD vs Intel debate here so I'm asking a specific question. Maybe the answer isn't so specific though. It's been a while since I've built a machine so I've been out of the loop a while. The more I read about this the more I think I know the...
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    New Nforce4 Ultra is out

    I'm new to building pc's so please excuse the noob question. I plan on going with an NForce4 Ultra baord and I see MSI has just released one. I'm wondering how 'safe' it is to order a board so soon after release. I know its anyone's guess but I'm concerned about new items that still have...
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    Any really good guides on the net for building a PC?

    If, by chance, you're dealing with a 939 mobo, try this. Might be helpful even if your working on something else. http://www.hardwarezone.com/guides/amd-socket939/
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    Nforce4 or is Nforce3 good enough?

    Building a rig from scratch and I'm debating between non-SLI Nforce4 and Nforce 3. You guys have any general recommendations to help me choose? This is primarily for gaming and I will probably try some limited overclocking. I'd like a long upgradeable lifespan so I'm leaning toward waiting...