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    help regarding transfering a hdd image/software needed

    Hi all, I have a laptop with a 120gb hdd. I want to swap it out for a larger one. Question: is there a way to simply transfer my current installation to the new hdd? Is there a software program that will do this. I have an external 120gb drive so i suppose i could use that to...
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    need some help choosing a shuttle sff

    ok couple of questions. is there a better cooler that will fit in this case other than the cnps7700? or is this the best i can hope for in this sff. ive been told that this will fit a 8800 gts?
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    need some help choosing a shuttle sff

    thanks for the very informative reply trevante. i like all the things you specced; i would spec similarly myself, even down to the psu. however, im sceptical as to how easily that lanbox is gonna fit in my handluggage on an airliner; what do you think? if theres a backpack that youknow will...
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    New Laptop: Gaming but not expensive

    you have to remember; a 1440 rez screen is going to put out beter frames per second than a 1680 rez screen; especially as the 1680 one has the less powerful 8600gt.
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    Need a check on my final specs for SFF shuttle build...

    hi guys, Can someone check these specs; just need to double confirm wether or not anything conflicts/is not suitablefor the build. Thanks very much. Shuttle SD39-P2 S775 £320.50 2GB (2x1GB) CorsairTwinX XMS2, DDR2 PC2-6400 AS 4-4-4-12, £83.39 LiteOn 20X 20x DVD±R...
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    need some help choosing a shuttle sff

    has anyone here seen this before: Thermaltake LANBOX Lite SFF Case? I just saw a review on 3dgameman; looks sweet, but is mini atx compatible and also full atx psu compatible, which leads me to beleive its a lot bigger than the shuttle!
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    need some help choosing a shuttle sff

    ach just realised theres no room for a soundcard, have to use the realtek audio which ive found to cuse stuttering in games and random noises.
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    need some help choosing a shuttle sff

    the psu in this shuttle is a mini version btw.
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    need some help choosing a shuttle sff

    i did this spec below. not sure if the new 1333 fsb core 2 will work in the sff motherboard? so if i used say a corsair 520w would that fit in there even with the 8800 gts and a soundcard? oh i have to add a hdd for that too but that will only be 60 quid on top. Shuttle XPC...
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    need some help choosing a shuttle sff

    budget is 800 - 1000, but preferably on the 800 end which is immensly doable i think.
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    need some help choosing a shuttle sff

    hi mate, well the 400 watt psu should be fine for an 8800 gts and dual core processor most people go overkill on their psu choice; correct me if im wrong but the next gen cards are going to be more energy efficient, no? whats the highest rated psu that can go in a small form factor? i...
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    need some help choosing a shuttle sff

    Hi there, To date ive built two of my own gaming rigs with great success. however I have had to sell these as im moving to south korea. i was thinking originally of getting a laptop to take there, however it seems they just dont cut the mustard for gaming. this has lead me to SFF...
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    recommendation for a portable hard drive please.

    ah thanks for that suggestion; any ideas of a good enclosure.
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    recommendation for a portable hard drive please.

    Hi there, Can anyone recommend a sturdy reliable proven external hdd. (need to take my data to south korea/thailand.) Cheers Sam
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    The Samsung 226BW 'A' panel EMOTIONAL HELP AND SUPPORT THREAD.

    do they say what settings to use?