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    Vista 64bit Newb- Performance Improvement?

    Yes, I believe I noticed that it in the Auto Updates last night! So hopefully, I'll be able to smooth it out! =)
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    Vista 64bit Newb- Performance Improvement?

    Wow, thanks for all the advice everyone. Oh, I have 2x2GB Ram 800 Mhz (4Gb). And last night, I reinstalled Vista from scratch and I'll try letting it learn my habits as stated here. Also, I installed a 2nd interl HDD I had lying around (old Dell 160GB) and I'll be using that as backup. The main...
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    Vista 64bit Newb- Performance Improvement?

    Ok Thank you everyone. Just one last question- For 500 GB drive, do you live 350 GB is a good size Partition for Vista? Should I make it larger or smaller or is it ok at that size? I'd only probably use the extra space for back up- is there a recommended size that might help performance (ie...
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    Vista 64bit Newb- Performance Improvement?

    Alright, Thanks! I'll probably look into UAC, leave the Aero (I 4GB and the 4830 should be able to handle it), and cut some indexing. I already disabled the sidebar so far and the welcome screen.
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    Vista 64bit Newb- Performance Improvement?

    I def. have to learn alot more about Vista. But possibly, the Aero? I was considering shutting down the Indexing, I didn't really need it too much in XP. A major annoyance for me is all the pop ups and permissions to perform an action, such as loading CD or running any program.
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    Vista 64bit Newb- Performance Improvement?

    Hi everyone. I just finished building a new computer from Newegg and I'm finally down to tweaking the software. I'm basically a newbie to the Vista 64 Home Premium (used to run XP 32-bit on old computer) and wanted to just ask some help cutting down Vista sluggish performance without crashing my...
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    New Build Problem

    Thanks, will do!!!
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    New Build Problem

    Thank you for the reply! Yeah, I think I'll just remove the 2nd drive for now and pull what I need from it later, and format- any suggestions for what I could use the 2nd drive for if I'm not gonna RAID- I guess back up, or should I try a dual boot with Windows 7 on it? Just curious, it's gonna...
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    New Build Problem

    Great, Thanks for the answer! I'll probably just format the old drive and use as... storage unless anyone has any other ideas? Dual Boot it with Windows 7? Anybody have suggestions?
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    New Build Problem

    Hi again everyone. I'm having a tech my problem with my new build (Didn't know where else to post) The build is: Update OCZ StealthXStream OCZ600SXS 600W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Retail Model #:oCZ600SXS Item #:N82E16817341010 Return Policy:Standard Return Policy...
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    GeForce 6600 GT runs slow and hot on Dell 4700

    Yeah, I thought it was WAY too hot - the card might be shot! I'll have to look into it again. Looks like I might just have build the system from the ground up. But I'll def get a new PSU and Case to start... I'll post what I find out about that 6600 of mine!
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    GeForce 6600 GT runs slow and hot on Dell 4700

    Yeah, I do routinely clean out the computer with an air can, but the Dell MOBO is a micro-atx and the Dell case is Micro also and very poor ventilation. I've talked to some people and they say the Dell Mobo could fit in an ATX case just not snuggly as possible, but it would only be temporary...
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    GeForce 6600 GT runs slow and hot on Dell 4700

    Hi everyone. I currently own a garbage Dell 4700/ 4700C (Refurbished) http://support.dell.com/suppor...SM/specs.htm#wp1052631 Dell 4700c Spec of which I have upgraded the Ram to 2GB and added a BFG GeForce 6600 GT pci-e (525/1050). I am in the middle of building a new build and want to...
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    Dell 4700 Upgrade/ New Budget Gaming Rig

    I guess I'm doing the "Transplant" here solely for hobby reasons. I know I won't have the complete results I want til "the end" but also I like tinkering- and also I'd like to play certain games at a better quality sooner than- I dunno a couple months or a year down the line (plus hopefully By...
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    Dell 4700 Upgrade/ New Budget Gaming Rig

    Thanks for answering a lot of questions! I'm glad the MATX will fit into the new case I get - that'll be it's temporary home until all is done and finished. One question tho - If I upgrade to new a case, PSU, and Video Card (probably a 4830) wouldn't the old MOBO and P4 processor bottleneck the...