Recent content by sihuda

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    Difference between Buffered and Registered ram?

    Whats the difference between Buffered and Registered ram?
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    What's a good temp for my CPU/System?

    Uhhh... might as well just stick my pc in the fridge. Thanks for the advice though.
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    What's a good temp for my CPU/System?

    Hey guys, I just built my first comp (woohoo)! It has been running fine for the last couple of days. Here is my system: AMD 64 3000+ CPU (Retail Heatsink/Fan) MSI Mobo K8M Neo-V (with onboard video/audio) 512 Ram (Corsair - pc3200) Sony DVD RW Drive Seagate 160 Gig ATA HD PSU 420...
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    What's a normal CPU/System temp for AMD 64 3000+?

    Hey guys, I just built my first comp (woohoo)! It has been running fine for the last couple of days. Here is my system: AMD 64 3000+ CPU (Retail Heatsink/Fan) MSI Mobo K8M Neo-V (with onboard video/audio) 512 Ram (Corsair - pc3200) Sony DVD RW Drive Seagate 160 Gig ATA HD PSU 420 Watt...
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    installing mobo to case - need help

    hey, that pc builder's guide is really useful. Thanks!
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    installing mobo to case - need help

    Got a case (with no manual). I remember reading that when you screw in the mobo, you have to make sure it isn't touching the metal case. Do I have to screw in the copper like screws in first to the case? Then do I fasten the motherboard on top of those screws? Can somebody please shed light...
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    Installing AMD64 Retail - need assistance

    After looking at the bottom of the heatsink, there appears to be a grayish square, which I believe should be the compound.
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    Installing AMD64 Retail - need assistance

    yeah... there is a gray square. I guess this should work.
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    Installing AMD64 Retail - need assistance

    No pads or compounds were provided... I thought retail provides all that is needed for the installation.
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    Installing AMD64 Retail - need assistance

    Im in the process of installing a AMD64 Athlon 3000 (754 socket) onto my mobo. Since it is RETAIL, it came with a heatsink and fan. On the amd website they showed processors with rubber pads that the heatsink rests on, and they showed some heatsinks that have a different clip that latches to...
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    Ok guys, what the heck is this chipset nonsense?

    Here are two different chipsets I saw on mobos... what are they and is one better than the other? Chipset: NVIDIA nForce3 250 Chipset: VIA K8M800 + VIA VT8237
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    Any problems with ATI 9600 All-in-wonder?

    What is DVI used for anyway?
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    Any problems with ATI 9600 All-in-wonder?

    This video card seems like it has all i want (multimedia stuff, video editing, tv tuner, etc)... ATI AIW RADEON 9600 Video Card, 128MB DDR, 128-bit, CATV/Video Out/Video In, 8X AGP, Model "ALL-IN-WONDER 9600" w/ REMOTE -RETAIL Read some posts on newegg that I would need to have another...
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    How are MSI Mobos?

    How are MSI Mobos? I want a 754 socket with onboard video such as the following: MSI "K8M Neo-V" K8M800 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Athlon64 CPU, Retail Is this any good?