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    Help, computer is not starting!

    When I start my computer, it starts for about 5 seconds, then just turns off, then starts again then off again and so on. No beeps or sounds, it just does that over and over again. I have a separate HDD for boot up. Does it sound like a failure of the power supply, HDD or even the MB...
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    HTPC question

    So I'm a noobie at HTPC's. I have done many searches but can't find a good answer. Plan: I want to build an HTPC that is able to stream movies/videos/music from a server and watch TV. Eventually I would like a central server that is able to stream movies to multiple HTPC's in the house...
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    Tuniq Tower with stock fan or scythe slipstream?

    I have a Tuniq tower and also a 1900rpm scythe slipstream. If i was to switch the fan to the slipstream, would I see better cooling or would it be quieter with the same amount of cooling? I plan to plug the fan into a fan controller as well with either fan. Thanks in advance
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    Advice on computer build

    How is the onboard sound on the gigabyte mb's?
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    Advice on computer build

    Thanks for the quick replies. As for the PSU, I did one of those power calculator things which I put 100% load and maybe a little extra here and there. I was originally thinking the 620W as well, but the calculator made me think that I might not have enough because I was right around...
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    Advice on computer build

    I have built a couple AMD systems a long time ago (4-6 yrs ago which I ended up selling, but I still don't know jack about computers) and now am planning to build an Intel computer this time. I can't wait any longer for the newer processors or video cards to come out because I think my laptop...
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    Kaspersky or another antivirus + Kaspersky SOS

    I am getting ready to build a computer and am planning to o 64-bit vista ultimate. I was thinking about using Kaspersky as my antivirus program, but saw that they also have a free antivirus program (Kaspersky SOS) that can be used with other antivirus programs (NOD, Norton, etc.) because it...
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    Upgrade Vista Ultimate 32bit to 64bit?

    I can buy a 32-bit vista ultimate version at a very discounted price from a university store. So could I theoretically use a friend's 64-bit vista ultimate dvd and use the key on the 32-bit vista DVD from the university book store and have the 64-bit vista work?
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    ADATA 4gb SD not recognized

    I just recently bought an ADATA 4gb secure digital card 150x. On my pocket pc, it seems to recognize it because it asked if I wanted to format it, but when I plug it into my SD/MMC adapter on my laptop, it does not seem to recognize it as it does not show up in file explorer. It recognizes my...
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    New computer worked fine for a few weeks, now doesn't start

    I reset the CMOS jumper then tried the memory sticks with only the vid card in place. With one of the memory sticks, the computer beeped, but with the other memor stick, the monitor worked, but it said "CMOS checksum error - Defaults loaded" Any advice? So basically, one of my memory...
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    New computer worked fine for a few weeks, now doesn't start

    Well, I looked all over the manual for the meaning of the beeps, but couldn't find it. The it beeps for about 1 second about every 4 seconds. As for the temps, I hadn't directly monitored them, but I had been playing cs for the past couple weeks with no probs. I have a vantec 120mm...
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    New computer worked fine for a few weeks, now doesn't start

    I just recently built my computer a few weeks ago, and today, while playing a game, it all of a sudden froze, so I pressed the reset button. Then the computer just beeped every 3-4 seconds. When I opened up the case after I let the case cool down and tried to start again (unplugged my side...
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    24 to 20 pin psu question

    well, i just ordered it, so I guess I'll just have to live with it. I don't plan to overclock or anything so hopefully it'll be ok.
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    24 to 20 pin psu question

    Thanks guys, I found an Enermax 470w noisetaker psu from ewiz.com for $82 shipped, it was the cheapest price I found, so I'm planning to order it tonite
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    24 to 20 pin psu question

    I've read people having problems from using an adapter for a 20pin psu to a 24pin psu. are there also problems when using an adapter when using a 24pin psu to make it a 20pin?
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    Opinions on my setup?

    Thanks for the portatech info. Yeah, I know it's an OEM and was going to get the thermaltake silent boost.
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    Opinions on my setup?

    I found the 3200 for $159.72 from Portatech from pricewatch, and the Soltlek for about $78 shipped from Newegg oh yeah, i'm a noob so I don't think I could handle overclocking without busting something. plus don't have too much time to mess with it because of school
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    leadtek or xfx 6600gt agp

    looks as though leadtek's the way I'm going to go, although I haven't heard too much bout BFG's
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    Opinions on my setup?

    Yeah, I was looking into the seagate 160gb SATA hd I chose the 754 over the 939 because of price and I don't plan to upgrade in a while. and when I decide to, it'll probably be time to redo everything And for silence, yeah, my xp 2100 system right now drives me nuts because of it's high...
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    Opinions on my setup?

    I've been doing a lot of looking through forums and reviews and this is what I'm planning to order. Tell me what ya think. I don't plan to overclock, and use this computer for school work, movies, and gaming once in a while. Athlon 64 3200+ (754) Soltek nf3 250gb motherboard Leadtek...
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    leadtek or xfx 6600gt agp

    Seems as though these 2 video cards had the best reviews. any adivce/opinions?
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    Noob question about memory

    Would it be better to have 2 512mb RAM with lower latency or 2 1gb TAM with higher latency? I quickly read some info on the definitions on RAM and I have no idea what I'm talking about.
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    Noob question about memory

    Is it better to get one stick of 1gb or 2 sticks of 512mb? Also, any suggestions for memory or anything at all in my setup? planning to get athlon 64 3200+, soltek nf3 mb. (that's as far as I've researched so far.)
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    Help deciding between Soltek and DFI

    sorry, I mean a socket 754
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    Help deciding between Soltek and DFI

    I'm planning to get a athlon 64 3200 and can't decide between the soltek and dfi nf3 motherboards. I don't plan to overclock. any advice on these mb's or other mb's yall think I should get? also, any advice on memory is welcome as well.
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    Building computer, Trying to decide between p4 3.0, athlon 64 3200, and athlon xp 3200

    Thanks guys, I'm pretty sure I've decided to go with athlon 64 now. As you can see, i'm a noob when it comes to computer stuff. and I don't plan on upgrading anytime soon after I build it. So yall think a S754 would be a better way to go since it's a bit faster? and I'm pretty sure I won't be...
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    Building computer, Trying to decide between p4 3.0, athlon 64 3200, and athlon xp 3200

    I'm building a new computer that will last me for a while. I will mainly be doing school work on it, while watching movies occasionally, as well as gaming at times. I'm trying to decide between the p4 3.0, athlon 64 3200 (s754 or 959), or an athlon xp 3200. any advice?