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    BFG 8800GTS 512MB OC @ 73 degrees on load ?

    I'm concerned about this videocard because I'm not used to such high temperatures... do you think its normal or should i do something about it ? thanks
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    Hard disk partitions disappeared

    So I was happy assembling my new computer, and I booted from my old hard disk, which was split into 2 partitions I copied some files from 1 partition, to another hard disk, to back up before i format. Suddenly when I boot up from my windows cd to start the format I see the hard disk as...
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    New P5k-e motherboard sees my Sata HDD as unpartitioned??

    I was assembling my new pc, and I booted from the SATA hard disk with my old windows installation. Not necessary to say, all the drivers were wrong, so I just copied everything to my backup partition and booted from my winxp cd to install a fresh copy on the other partition. In the windows...
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    Is it true that I increase power cionsumption because of UPS ?

    Thanks for your reply guys, I really appreciate because I was actually getting worried as I leave my computer running overnight that was kinda bad news for me hehe
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    Is it true that I increase power cionsumption because of UPS ?

    I just been at a store and bought a 750W power supply. The store owner advised not to plug it with a UPS because the UPS would use all the 750W to keep it constant, therefore I would be consuming a lot of power. He told me to just plug it directly as I would consume power as much as im...
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    Hiper 525W enough?

    Thanks for your reply guys.. but lets say its not enough .. what are the consequences?? can i risk doing damage to any of my parts other than the psu?
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    Hiper 525W enough?

    Basically im building a new rig which will consist of the following q6600 stepping 8800gts 512mb 2 hds 2 dvd drives asus p5ke motherboard 2ghz ram do you think i will have problems with my Hiper 525W ?
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    [Need expert opinion] Asus P5K-E vs Gigabyte P35-DS3R

    Hi ppls, I feel like a ping pong, I am going to get an e6750 cpu, and I've been reading reviews all afternoon which motherboard I should get if it is the Asus or the gigabyte. Basically I just want a robust system for gaming, however I never done overclocking in my life and if I could do...
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    why is one partition slower than the other ?

    what do you mean ? I think the backup partition is quick formatted, why ?
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    why is one partition slower than the other ?

    Nope I do not use any AV software, and as far as Im concerned there is nothing not the same for the backup partition.
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    why is one partition slower than the other ?

    nope, everything should be same
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    why is one partition slower than the other ?

    System Partition 166.02gb Backup Partition 132.07gb
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    why is one partition slower than the other ?

    So, basically I divided my new SATA2 hard disk into 2 partitions System Partition : I use this for Windows, and all installations (games,apps, wotever) Backup Partition : I use this partition for backing up documents, patches, game saves etc... No installations at all. Now the thing is...
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    Buying a 20" widescreen LCD and not playing at native res ... worth it ?

    Hi, I want a TFT for my system, and i got many opinions that a 20" widescreen would be great however I was also told that you must use it at native resolution 1680x1050, but my 7800gtx does not handle those resolutions with hungry games like GRAW , or games that handle that resolution I would...
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    Buying a TFT for gaming

    Hello , I would like to buy a TFT for gaming however the variety is too vast and I am confused. I do not want it smaller than 19" and I prefer it not widescreen. Currently I was looking at this tft http://www.nmsuperstores.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=893 I would...