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    Pure HTPC build, suggestions?

    I figured if I went the htpc with no gaming route I should try to build a real htpc. Here is what I came up with: AMD Athlon X2 4850e 2.5GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 45W Dual-Core Processor http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819103255 Antec Minuet350 Piano Black Steel...
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    Latest and almost final build!

    This is for the htpc/gaming rig, hopefully as quiet as possible! Anyone see any issues here or have better suggestions for bits? I have a hard drive dvd burner already and dont need a tuner. Heat sink http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835103041 Case...
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    Can my power supply handle this upgrade?

    I have a shuttle SN95G5 with a radeon x800pro and a AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor. I want to upgrade it for a bit more life. I can get a ATI 2600XT 512 AGP and AMD X2 4400 939 dual core for less than $250, but I am worried that the 240W psu may choke on this. Anyone know the power...
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    Can I upgrade this system?

    Well, tried it on my desktop machine last night, playback is just fine. So it looks like the little shuttle just cant hang with the HD. I think I can upgrade to the 4800 core 2 and a 2600 for pretty cheap, hope that helps!
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    Can I upgrade this system?

    First thing Im going to try tonight :)
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    Can I upgrade this system?

    There are a couple on newegg for around $140 after rebates. But I agree, maybe not worth it. But what about a lesser card? The 3650? Theres on there for $90.
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    Can I upgrade this system?

    Hi, thanks for the response. I have AGP only unfortunately. Which is the best graphics card (bang for buck is important as well) I can put in this system? The ATI 3850? I dont use it for gaming at all, mostly because the games I play (Crysis, BioShock, etc) require too much juice- I have...
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    Can I upgrade this system?

    Hi, This is my current media center system: Shuttle XPC SN95G5 nForce3 chipset v2.0 motherboard AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor 2GB DDR400 memory Sapphire ATI X800 Pro video card w/256MB memory Liteon Dual-Layer DVD Burner Seagate 300GB SATA harddrive 7200rpm 8MB cache I was trying to...
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    General overclocking questions

    Can someone explain to me, or point me to a good site that can explain some things. Im not really clear on the relationship in overclocking between the northbridge, southbridge and cpu. For example, can I overclock my cpu without increasing temps on the northbridge or do they go hand in...
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    GA-EX38-DS4 Overclocking Guide?

    Pulled the trigger and this mobo is in the mail. Cool! It would be great if there were some kind of overclocking guide for this board, I have an E6600. Can anyone link me to a tutorial or anything that will help me get the most from my new mobo? Thanks!
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    Where are the GA-X48-DS4 and DS5?

    They certainly DO offer these, just not here in the states- at least that I can find. DS4 http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Pro...ew.aspx?ProductID=2810 DS5 http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Pro...ew.aspx?ProductID=2766 The P35 was 'super extreme' when it first came out. As was the X38. There are...
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    Where are the GA-X48-DS4 and DS5?

    Why don't these boards exist in the states? I can find the more expensive GA-X48-DQ6 all over, but cant find the trimmed version of the X48 anywhere. Not sure what the advantage of X48 is anyway, but I thought it was funny you cant find these anywhere (Im in california). Anyone know why?
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    Newegg open box yes or no?

    I see a lot of people post links to open box motherboards at newegg. I would love to get something of a deal, but Im scared I will get a busted mobo or one without the cables connectors or sound card (in the case of the maximus formula). I dont mind buying some extra bits if its still a deal...
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    GA-EX38-DS4 vs ASUS P5E?

    Anyone have a preference for one of these boards can can explain why? Im going to put my old E6600, Tuniq 120, 8800GTX and Geil DDR2 800 ram on one of em I think. Will there be any problems with the ram on either of them? The tuniq 120? Do they overclock similarly? Is there a better...
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    Final selections, input needed!

    So Im putting (to start) my existing stuff on a new board: E6600, Tuniq 120, P180, Geil DDR2 800, WD Raptor 150, evga 8800GTX. I may upgrade to the Q6600 a bit later. I will not be running sli or crossfire, dont need raid, but do need firewire. I am a moderate overclocker, and am looking...