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    X58 have arrived

    They're heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...StoreType=&srchInDesc= ordered mine; go get yours:D
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    visiontek cards and aftermarket cooler

    I have a Visiontek 4870 and don't want to deal with the fan mod to increase cooling/noise. I purchased an aftermarket cooler GFX chilla from NCIX. My question is how would they know I used an aftermarket cooler if I had to send it in for warranty repairs? I plan to run it with the stock...
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    Office glitch

    :confused: I just finished upgrading my sis in law's pc and am having a PITA problem with Office 2000 and Office XP (I've tried both). Original disc were used for both of these installations (only one installed at a time). The OS is XP pro which slipstreamed with SP3. The problem is I...
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    IP35 pro v1.1 memory problems/ questions

    I'm racking my brains to try to figure out if I have a mobo or memory problem. the components I'm using are: Abit IP35 pro v1.1 E6850 cpu - stock settings Scythe Ninja B w/ Scythe 120 mm fan EVGA 7 800GT video card Corsair XMS DDR2 PC6400 2x1gb // Adata PC DDR2 PC6400 2 x 2gb Seagate...
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    Lock up problem on new pc

    :brokenheart:I recently built a new pc for my sis-in-law using the following: Gigabyte P35 DQ6 v1.0 mobo E6600 C2D cpu (Stock) 4x1gb Adata DDR2 PC6400 (stock - Memtested all 4 sticks, 2 at a time) EVGA 7600GT video card 2x 300 gb Seagate SATA drives (non-raid) Samsung and Phillips SATA...
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    window remnants???

    :confused:don't know if I've posted this in the right forum, but here goes: I put together a new pc for my sister in law using the following: Gigabyte P35 DQ6 E6600 cpu 4gb Adata DDR2 800 (4x1gb) >>> I know that all 4gb won't be utilized 2x250 gb Samsung SATA drives EVGA 7600GT video...
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    What the heck happened?

    :frown:I've been playing around with my new P35 DS4 and a Quad 6600. I wanted to use Giga's XpressRecovery2, but kept running into a "not enough space on HD" error. I played around with different partitioning of my primary HD (500gb WD) and finally came up with a setup that the program liked (2...
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    ABIT IP 35 pro versions

    does anyone know what the difference between version 1.0 and version 1.1 is(are)? Thanks
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    Gigabyte SATA confusion

    I'm in the process of putting together the following: Gigabyte P35 DS4 Quad 6600 Tuniq tower 120 2x1gb Gskill PC6400 EVGA 8800 GTS 640 mb Samsung 183L/ Samsung 203B SATA burners Samsung 500gb SATA HD x 2 Seagate 500gb SATA HD x 2 onboard sound Gigabyte Aurora 570 full tower case...
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    X38: should I even bother?

    All this talk of the impending release of X38 and it's sli advantages has me wondering if there are any other real advantages for me over the current P35 boards out there now. My needs: Stability Modest overclocking NO sli anticipated A need to not spend over $300 for a mobo Ability to...
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    Question regarding 4pin 12v plug vs 8pin PS 12v plug

    I'm contemplating getting the budget Gigabyte P35 DSR. This mobo has a 4 pin 12v header. My Corsair 620 ps has an 8 pin 12v plug. Can this be used?? I know it's possible the other way around.
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    MCH cooling

    :D This is my first Intel in a long time. I'd like to give a reasonable OC. My components are listed befow: Gigabyte P35 DQ 6 C2D 6600 Ninja B heatsink 2x1gb Gskill PC6400 memory F2-6400PHU2-2GBHZ EVGA 8800GTS 640 mb Samsung 500gb SATA x 2 drives (non-raid) Samsung SATA dvd burner...
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    Great deal on 850 watt Thermaltake toughpower

    Saw this in Saturday's ad for Fry's: Thermaltake Toughpower 850 modular = in store price $179-$20 rebate = $159. I ran down and picked one up cuz less than 1 month ago I picked the 750w version from them for $179. Luckily I didn't open it and it was under 30 days ago. I haven't seen...
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    New Biostar Tforce P965

    Is this the long awaited P965 mobo from Biostar? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813138037
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    Glitchy new computer

    This is what I've got: Asus A8N32 sli deluxe; bios 1009 Opteron 170 oc'd to 2.4 (prime stable; temps fine) Thermalright 120 with panoflo fan 2gb (2x1gb) stick of OCZ Gold (don't remember my timings since I'm at work ) Evga 7800GT (non-oc; non-sli) 4x250gb Hitachi SATA drives (non-raid)...
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    ASUS A8N32sli deluxe; Opteron 170 OC'ing Help

    Although I'll be happy with my overclocking from 2ghz to 2.6ghz if that really is my limit, I'd like to see if I'm doing something wrong (being my first real attempt at overclocking). Here are my specs: ASUS A8N32sli deluxe; bios 1009 Opteron 170 OCZ #OCZ5002048ELGE-K OCZ Gold (2x 1gb)...
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    Building a SFF system: slot loading DVD burner?

    Looking at either a Q-pack or Antec Minuet for my case. If I settle on the Minuet and set it up vertically, do I need to a slot loading dvd drive? If so, where can I find one? I've looked at the Egg, ZZF and Mwave (my usual faves). Thanks for your responses
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    Building a SFF system for kiddie: Need advice

    I'm planning to build a SFF system for my daughter. Her desk is small and I don't want something that will take too much real estate. I'd like to use the Antec Minuet: http://www.ajump.com/ajump/product.asp?...3&sku=99%2D99%2D99%2D99%2D99%2D3430033 along with this MSI mobo...
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    ASROCK: Vccc(?) high,low, auto???

    I'm using a couple of Asrock boards: KT400a and their sli board and I noticed that Vdimm is called Vccc(from memory). Does anyone know what their high and low settings are for Vdimm (what I assume the Vccc is)??
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    ULI chipset based boards - drivers??

    I recently purchased the ASROCK 939SLI32eSATA2 mobo to play around with. This is my first non Via or Nvidia based mobo so I'm used to the 4 in 1 or unified drivers packages. I haven't installed the mobo yet, but I went to the Asrock site to get the latest drivers but all I see is LAN, audio...
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    Opteron 165: best place to get a good stepping?

    Would like to get one from Tank Guys, but they don't take Paypal. Also, considering Dave, but would like to hear about recent acquisitions from ZZF, Egg, Mwave and Monarch. Thanks
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    FS: SOLD SOLD SOLD

    New, never used Opteron 148 CABYE from Newegg. Asking ***SOLD SOLD SOLD***via FED EX Ground, insured with signature required at del. I take Paypal My heat is "fsh42na" Please post here and PM me if interested. Browsers please bump me:)
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    Shutdown problems on A8N32SLI Deluxe

    My new computer build is driving me nutso. Intermittently my computer will just go into a rebooting loop when I shutdown. Here are my specs: ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe; Bios 903 (same prob with 1009) X2 3800 (mild oc to 2200mhz) 2 x 1gb OCZ PC3200 Platinum MSI 6600GT x 2 in SLI Samsung 200gb...
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    HELP! XP120 won't fit on my A8N32 SLI dlx!

    I recently switched from the A8N sli premium to the A8N32 sli deluxe. I did some preliminary testing using just the stock hs to make sure all components were working and everything checked out fine. However, I just installed my XP120 and discovered that the heatpipes block usage of the first...
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    A8N32 SLI deluxe back in stock

    The Egg has em back in stock as of 1:19pm PST. If you want one, better get em now.
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    Opteron's from ZZF: Steppings??

    :) I want to find out what people are getting from ZZF. I'm hoping they have similar steppings to Monarch's supply.
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    Good overclocking memory

    This will be used with: A8N sli premium X2 3800 (also Opteron 165) Enermax EG701 noisetaker 600w Samsung SATA2 hard drives Evga7800GT I already have: OCZ PC3200 plat rev2 512mb x 4 OCZ PC3200 plat 1gb x 4 OCZ PC3200 Gold 512mb x 2 I'm looking for more 1gb DDR that'll allow me...
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    Dividers: hurt performance alot??

    I'm new to OC'ing and am still getting acquainted to the terminology. There a couple of issues that I keep wondering about: (1). Is there a significant drop in performance when you have to use a divider to slow down your memory in order to allow a better overclock of your cpu? If cpu speed...
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    OEM vs Retail Opteron: Best chance for good stepping?

    I'm new to oc'ing and want to get a good stepping. Based on the current supply situation, do you think I'm more likely to get a good stepping on an OEM vs a retail? 146 vs 148? Help me, I got a twitchy trigger finger;)
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    New to OC'ing questions

    I'm completely new to OC'ing. I'm using the following: Asus A8N SLI premium (1009 bios) X2 3800 (also have an Opteron 165) Thermalright XP120 with panoflo fan (low speed) OCZ 2 x 1gb PC3200 Platinum (2 5 3 2) Evga 7800GT Enermax EG701 noisetaker (600w) Samsung SATA2 200gb drives x 3...
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    Sell San Diego 3700 for a Opteron 148?

    I know that both of these chips have similar/same specs: 2.2Ghz, 1mb cache, single core. Because of the Opteron frenzy going on, I'm contemplating getting a 148. What is the multiplier on the Opteron? The San Diego has an 11. Is it easier/better to OC with higher multipliers? Sorry for...
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    Backordered opteron @ Monarch?

    I'm late to the Opteron party, but still want to jump on the wagon when/if the next(last?) shipments come out. Monarch seems to have the best price, but their salesperson told me that they'll charge your credit card before they receive/ship your cpu. How reliable are they? How fast will they...
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    Dual core CPU's: Anything special I have to get?

    Other than a mobo with a bios supporting X2 processors, XP patch for dual cores and dual core chipset/ graphics drivers is there anything else I need? I've got OCZ 520 powerstreams, OCZ 3200EL platinum rev2, 7800GT video card and XP120 heatsinks. Any special sequence to installation...
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    fan connector for Panoflo fan

    this fan will be used with a new Thermalright XP90. Since the power connector has 4 pin (actually 2 pin fan molex), won't my mobo have a problem with not having a fan "connected" to the cpu fan header?
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    router w/ firewall combined with zonealarm??

    pardon the noob question: I have a Linksys BEFSX41 router that has a built in firewall. Is there any advantage to running this along with Zonealarm? What's the downside? Thanks in advance for your thoughts and advice.
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    XP retail vs OEM

    I have XP pro oem with my current computer. The upgrade bug is nipping at my rear and I'm wondering if I'm truly screwed with the oem version. Can I convince MS to give a new activation code if I switch mobo, cpu, video card and/or hard drive??? When people refer to retail being able to be...