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    New Router not playing nice with one laptop

    Recently I purchased a Buffalo WZR-HP-G300NH to replace an elderly (and failing) Linksys WRT54G. Aside from dealing with the Comcast compatibility quirks all has gone fairly well except for one issue. The only problem is with my neighbor. For several years I have shared my broadband...
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    Build critiques requested – sub $600 core gaming system

    This PC will be a Christmas gift for my stepson. He will use it for gaming, general web browsing, homework (minimal I am sure), and whatever the early teen brain can come up with. Budget for the core system is around $500-600. Peripherals (keyboard, mouse) will be recycle from his current...
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    Preparing to build a new PC - comments and suggestions requested

    I am ready to replace my aging PC that I built with help from the Anandtech community over 5 years ago. Since I have finally decided to upgrade to a newer system, where else should I start but here in this forum. Please take a look at the parts I have selected below and let me know if you...
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    Suggested motherboards for a budget system

    I am preparing to build a budget system for a friend of mine, and would like opinions on motherboards. My requirements are fairly simple; mainly consisting of low cost, onboard audio, onboard lan, decent reliability and Socket A compatible, plus being usable with Althon XP/Athlon/Duron...
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    Noob fan questions, YS Tech fan and 3 pin vs 4 pin.

    Question 1: What is the effective difference between 3 pin and 4 pin fan connectors? I initially thought the 4th pin was the RPM wire, but have since found 3pin fans with RPM monitoring (at least I think I have). So what is the difference? Question 2: Does the YS Tech Variable Speed Fan...
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    Recommendations for which RADEON 9500 PRO to buy

    Any suggestion on a specific model or vendor to pick one of these up? I was going to go with newegg, as they were supposed to get new stock today, but it appears they are not going to get any in. So I am again looking for suggestions on suppliers. Thanks Edit: Current best price I have...
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    Looking for feedback on Samsung DDR333 PC-2700

    The price on 512mb sticks is fairly cheap on NewEgg. Just wanted to know if anyone had experience with it. Link Here Thanks
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    Can an old AK70 board handle a Athlon XP 2100+?

    I am working on upgrading my current PC in stages, and wondered if I could start by sticking an Athlon XP 2100+ Thoroughbred into my current motherboard. The mobo is slot A, but since it is so old I fear some sort of problem. Processor in Question Motherboard is a DFI AK70 Rev A+ board (AMD...