Recent content by JCKC

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    Rate my build please....

    Hello folks, I know I asked for a building rating a couple of months back, but circumstances dictated that I push the purchase off until now. So here goes..... This build will be replacing an AMD Phenom 9350e quad-core machine that is going to the wife (to replace her Intel P4 machine)...
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    Rate my build please - gamers need not respond

    I thought about a pre-built system (only an HP would be considered) but I get a lot of satisfaction from building it myself. I don't mind paying a little bit more in order to pick the components I want, brand names I'm familiar with, etc.
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    Rate my build please - gamers need not respond

    Actually, yes. My wife's PC is getting really old, a Pentium 4 that I bought about 6 years ago. I've already replaced the video card twice and it's getting very difficult to find compatible replacement hardware. So the plans are to donate her old PC to a school or church, give her the AMD X2...
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    Rate my build please - gamers need not respond

    You folks have been great and I sincerely appreciate it. Since I am going for speed and not multitasking, and based on recommendations here, I'm gonna go with an i5-750 based system. I just need to select a motherboard. I like the idea of an SSD drive, but I've just learned about them and...
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    Rate my build please - gamers need not respond

    Thanks folks, I appreciate your suggestions. I have another build sheet put together for a i7-860 but the price on that setup pushes close to $1600. I admit I don't need state of the art but I do want to get the best possible performance for my money. What is the quad-core and 64-bit OS...
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    Rate my build please - gamers need not respond

    Looking to replace an aging AMD x2. I don't do any gaming at all. This PC will be used primarily for the internet, basic office tasks, light photo-editing, and music media. I want something that's fast, reliable, and will last me a couple of years at least. I also want to keep my budget as...
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    Bounced check from Antec?

    I purchased an Antec power supply from NewEgg back in July as part of a new system build. The purchase came with a $30 mail-in rebate. The rebate was submitted, all requirements were met, and I got a $30 check from Antec last month. The check was deposited to my checking account. I just...
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    BIOS fails to recognize RAM

    Message deleted. ____________________ JohnC - Kechi, KS
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    Extending the life of an older PC

    To all, I have an *old* Gateway 700S PC that I?m trying to extend the life on a little bit longer. Its uses RAMBUS RIMM PC800 memory modules and an AGP interface for the video card. I plan on upgrading the memory to a couple of 512mb modules I?ll get off of eBay (for a total of 1gb)...
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    LG 24" Monitor - quick question

    To all, I am considering the LG Model W2452T 24" LCD for my next monitor purchase (September). Does anyone know what "2H Coating" surface treatment means? I'm trying to find out if the display has a glossy panel or a matt panel. If it does not have a glossy panel, can anyone make a...
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    New Build - Western Digital WD2500YS sata drives

    Turns out I received a bad drive. After several formatting attempts, I finally went to the Western Digital website and downloaded / installed their drive diagnostic software. It reported back that the drive has several bad blocks. RMAing it back to NewEgg. _________________ JohnC - Kechi, KS
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    New Build - Western Digital WD2500YS sata drives

    Just booted up a new build with 2 each Western Digital WD2500YS 250gb drives. After initiating the Windows install, I partitioned the first drive with a C: partition size of 50gb and a D: partition size of 150gb, leaving 50 gb unpartitioned. I then told it to do a NTFS quick format. After a...
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    Thermal paste on 'boxed' CPU?

    Thanks again folks. I do plan on installing the CPU/cooler and RAM onto the board before putting the board in the case. Although a good number of folks prefer to do a "bare" post of the board outside of the case, I probably won't do that myself. I've built a number of systems and I've...
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    Thermal paste on 'boxed' CPU?

    Thanks DSF, you've been a great help throughout my entire build process, including making recommendations on the components. I sincerely appreciate it. __________________ JohnC - Kechi, KS
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    Thermal paste on 'boxed' CPU?

    My components have started to roll in for my build. I got a 'boxed' Intel E7200. On the bottom of the included cooling fan are three strips of gray material about a 1/4" wide and 1" long. I assume this is the thermal paste, correct? There is nothing I need to do as far as further...