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    Memory + SSD Upgrades for ASUS P7P55D-E

    I'm looking to upgrade my old 4GB OCZ ram to a 8GB kit. Also looking for a good SSD for <$150. My main concern is compatibility since my board is a little bit older now. I live in the US and can check out my local Fry's, but I want to make sure whatever I buy works right out of the box if...
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    New to Server PC's

    I'm looking to build my first media server pc, budget-mid range. I've been tons of gaming pc's in the past, usually going with budget/performance. Do the same rules apply when building a server pc? What guidelines should I follow when choosing hardware for a server pc vs gaming pc?
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    HDMI / VGA -> S-video, component

    Hello, My friend has an old TV he uses in his garage, and we wanted to play some MAME on it with my laptop. Only problem is my laptop only has HDMI and VGA out. Here are the specs to my laptop: http://www.anandtech.com/show/2490/2 Is there a way for me to extend the video to the TV with...
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    Intel i5 760 - $185

    ewiz has the Intel core i5 760 for $185 after coupon. https://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=I5-760BOX&c=CJ I haven't seen this on sale since early August. Warm deal or will the i5's drop in price soon?
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    Motherboard choice for 5000+ black edition

    Hi I currently an in the market for a new motherboard for my rig since it's not as stable as id like it to be now. My current specs are as follows: X2 5000+ Black edition Asus KN9-SLI board Sapphire HD3870 Corsiar XMS PC-6400 Cas4 Antec 520w Modstream WD 640gb Dual platter HD The...
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    5000+ black edition overheating

    Hi i just put in my new 5000+ black edition into my Abit KN9 570SLI and i'm reading 57c in my bios. I have Arctic Silver 5 on it as well as an Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 pro at 2200rpm. i've put my hand on the heatsink itself and it doesn't feel as hot as it should seem...but with the cpu/hsf...
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    Speed settings for single core am2?

    first of all, here are my specs. am2 3800+ new orleans evga 7600gt abit kn9 570 sli ocz gold 2gb pc6400 ocz modstream 520w seagate 300gb i have the ram set at ddr667 with 5-5-5-12 timings and 2.1 voltage, but after im playing games with higher end graphics my game would freeze up...
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    OCZ gold ddr2 speed settings for am2 single core?

    my pc specs are as follows: am2 3800+ new orleans single core abit kn9 570 sli 2gb ocz gold ddr800 evga 7600gt seagate barracuda 300gb ocz modstream 520w ok when i built this system 2 summers ago i didn't know about the am2 compatibility issues with ocz ram, and also didnt know...
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    ocz modstream 520 enough to run sli?

    my tech specs are as follows: am2 3800+ new orleans abit kn9 sli 570 2gb ocz gold pc6400 evga 7600gt seagate barracuda 300gb ocz modstream 520w if i were to add another 7600gt to this would it be a problem or should i invest in a stronger psu? edit: sorry, realized too late...
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    Audigy 2 ZS Drivers?

    I still have an Audigy2 ZS i bought a while back that i haven't been able to put into use because i can't seem to make the drivers work as it was OEM and did not come with an install CD. I've tried creative's website but it seems the driver i'm downloading is either wrong or i cant make it...
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    Cooler Master Mystique 632 or Antec Performance I P-160W?

    one thing really holds me back on getting the Antec case, and that is whether if it is really that well designed on the inside. I have an Antec Superlanboy right now and even the lanboy design for me was a bit crammed i was unable to really make it shine even with an OCZ Modstream. The...
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    eVGA 7600GT KO

    Okay i just started up my computer today. installed Nforce drivers, DX9, Nvidia Graphics drivers. I install HL2 and go on CS:Source i keep everything default and join a game and i'm getting really bad fps. my monitor's native resolution is 1280x1024, and i put source as 1024x768. i'm...
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    External Hard Drive

    looking for something that has at least 60gigs...and comes from a good company eg WD or whatever...which would be a good choice?
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    Intel Duo and AM2 performance wise for the price?

    okay i have aroudn $800 dollars this month a little more next month but i want a system that includes a 74raptor and 520 modstream. so i need help deciding between the AM2 3800+ or this intel duo yonah http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819111180 i'll have to do some...
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    Dissolving AS5

    okay before you ask, i heard this from my sister's boyfriend and he said he read something about dissolving thermal adhesive. i was wondering if anyone on these forums have actually successfully done this? my as5 is stuck to my zalman 7000 all copper heatstink. i don't know how it is glued...
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    X850XT AGP-$200 or 6800GS PCI-E-$169

    need advice on which video card to get. i could get either flavor of video card because of the shuttle system i am building.
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    Shuttle 939 Comparisons

    I wanted to build either one of these 939 shuttles. Not really interested in the other Shuttle 939 barebones.. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16856101471 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16856101470 Besides the obvious difference in chipset and pcie...
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    What happened to the cheap 64bits?

    I remember a few months back that Monarch and some other retailers had a lot of 3200+ way under 200 around the 175 range, and everyone was saying that the price would drop and 3500+ 939's were going to be available for under $200. What hpapened to the prices? I'm looking to buy a new mobo/cpu...
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    Audigy2 ZS

    Just got my Audigy2 ZS. I have the OEM version, so no cd etc. If i'm using onboard Nvidia Soundstorm from my Abit NF7-S, then do I need to uninstall those drivers? Where do I get the correct Audigy2 ZS drivers and if I do, do I need to download all of those updates? If someone with the Audigy2...
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    All in Wonders

    Hey right now i've got a 9600xt. I was just wondering if I were to get an All In Wonder card, would I be able to play my PS2 on my monitor? Also, how is the quality of the picture if I were to plug in an antenna or my cable cord into here (assuming my comcast cable will reach this far)? What...
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    HELP

    k...i've got SBC YAhoo! dsl i'm using the pci card theyve supplied for me and since yesterday i cannot connect to the internet. i had to unplug everything and put my computer on my desk so the carpet cleaning guy could work. when i unplugged everything back in and tried to connect, it would say...