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    Need ideas for I7-6700K overclock

    I am putting a new system together based on the 6700K with an Asus Maximus VIII Hero Alpha mobo in a Phanteks Enthoo Evolv case. I am looking to get a 4.2-4.5 overclock out of it with reasonable temps. I would like to go with an AIO watercooling setup that is well-engineered and isn't too loud...
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    Looking for ideas to cool a new I7-6700K build

    I am putting a new system together based on the 6700K with an Asus Maximus VIII Hero Alpha mobo in a Phanteks Enthoo Evolv case. I am looking to get a 4.2-4.5 overclock out of it with reasonable temps. I would like to go with an AIO watercooling setup that is well-engineered and isn't too loud...
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    Question about my first foray into watercooling

    Putting a new rig together and I will be using a Swiftech H220 AIO in an NZXT Phantom 530 case. The radiator on the H220 has the reservoir with a fill port on one end of the radiator. One side (the bottom?) of the rad is flat and level, while the other side has the reservoir and fill port which...
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    Can't boot from new drive

    I just installed a new WD IDE drive to replace an older one that was failing. Before installing the new drive I used Drive Image XML to make an image of my Win7 Pro install. I saved the image to an external drive. I then installed the new drive (exact same make and model, under warranty) and...
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    What cooling is needed to overclock the G3258 to 4.5GHz?

    Thinking about building a cheap rig around the Intel Pentium G3258 and I was wondering what type of cooling is required to reach the 4.5-4.7GHz levels being reported for this chip.
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    How do I swap out an IDE hard drive?

    I have an older desktop system that I want to upgrade from XP to Win7. I think the existing hard drive might be bad as I am unable to get Win7 to install. I would like to temporarily swap out for a different hard drive in order to see if Win7 will successfully install on the other drive. I want...
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    What to add to my Samsung 830 128GB

    I am getting ready for a new build and my only storage at this point is a new Samsung 830 128GB SSD that I purchased about a year ago. I am trying to decide between a 1 TB mechanical, or a Samsung EVO 250GB? If I go with the 2nd SSD, what setup would be best? OS (Win7 Pro) on the 128 or 250...
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    Which Sapphire is better?

    I am looking for an inexpensive video card for a new build. My budget is roughly $150. I am looking at the Sapphire R9 270 and the Sapphire R7 265. Both are around $160 at Amazon right now. Is the 270 much better than the 265? Are both good overclockers? I am looking to play a backlog of older...
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    Swap one AMD AGP card for another?

    A family member has an older AGP based system. They have a 9700 Pro that is failing. I have an old but good X800 XTPE AGP in a box. Can I simply just swap out the 9700 for the X800 XT without uninstalling the drivers, as they both will need the same AGP drivers that are already installed on the...
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    New to WiFi

    I have a single desktop computer with wired ethernet to a Ubee docsis 3.0 modem. A family member has a Kindle Fire device that requires WiFi. What would be the simplest setup to take care of the Kindle's occasional need for WiFi? What hardware would I need to get for this?
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    Seasonic SS-760XP Platinum power supply, $99.99 after $20 MIR

    Newegg finally has the deal again for this excellent power supply. Saw this at Slickdeals. Seasonic 760W 80 PLUS PLATINUM Certified Full Modular Power Supply (SS-760XP2) $99.99 AR + Free Shipping *Back Again* Back again for those who missed out on this very popular Frontpage Deal...
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    Seasonic G-750 vs. Seasonic SS-760XP

    I am looking to complete a build and I have been giving the SS-760XP serious consideration. Is the SS-760XP that much better than the G-750? I realize that it is Platinum and fully modular and has a better fan, but is it that much better to justify the price difference between the two ($170...
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    Good email replacement for Outlook Express

    Going to upgrade an older computer user from Windows XP to Windows 7. They have been using Outlook Express for a long time. What would be a good email client (no webmail) to transition them to? Something similar to Outlook Express with basic interface that is reliable and secure for basic email use.
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    Where to find 2.5" IDE hard drives

    I have an older Dell Inspiron laptop and I would like to get another year or so out of it. The hard drive is the original 30GB 4200rpm IDE drive. I would like to replace it with a 40-80GB 5400rpm IDE drive, but I'm finding it difficult to find a new one. Any suggestions? I've seen some...
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    Endless reboots on Windows XP after Spybot Search and Destroy update and scan

    Yesterday, September 26, 2012, I updated my Spybot 1.6.2 as I do every Wednesday. I usually choose the Giganet mirror from the list of update sites, but it was not on the list yesterday so I chose SecurityWonks.net#1 (USA). There was only 1 file listed which was a 2MB file, which I downloaded...
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    Endless reboots on Windows XP after Spybot Search and Destroy update and scan

    Yesterday, September 26, 2012, I updated my Spybot 1.6.2 as I do every Wednesday. I usually choose the Giganet mirror from the list of update sites, but it was not on the list yesterday so I chose SecurityWonks.net#1 (USA). There was only 1 file listed which was a 2MB file, which I downloaded...
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    Gigabit network options for old laptop?

    I have an older Dell laptop (Inspiron 4150: 10+ years old) and it has an onboard 3com 10/100 ethernet adapter. I recently switched to a Doccis 3.0 modem from Comcast and the laptop doesn't seem to get along with it too well. Are there any options for me to be able to get a Gigabit ethernet...
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    Question about SPD on memory modules

    How can you determine if the SPD on your memory is functioning properly? If it is not, what kind of issues would come from that?
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    Older system not overclocking as before

    I recently added memory to an older system I have and it will no longer run at the overclocked settings that it has had for the past 5+ years. The motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-8INXP, which uses the E7205 chipset with ICH4. The cpu is a socket 478 P4 Intel Northwood 2.66Ghz (20x133fsb stock) that...
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    Excessive memory use in XPsp3 with IE7

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have noticed that when I am on Youtube for any length of time, my memory use goes nuts. With just that single tab open in IE7 on XP sp3, the 1GB of ram in my older system shoots up to the point where there is...
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    Is the .net framework required for most modern games

    I am running XP Pro on an older system and was looking to get back into PC gaming. I pulled out a copy of Supreme Commander and was going to install it when I noticed that it required the .net framework to be installed. I don't have the .net framework on my system and don't really want it. Do...
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    Can Accessability Options be reinstalled in Windows XP

    A couple of years ago I made a slipstreamed XP disc with Nlite in order to incorporate SP3. During the process I had selected for Accessability Options to be removed. I would like to be able to reinstall that on my system now. Is that possible to do? When I click on Accessability Options in...
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    Device manager in XP and hardware removal

    I have two hard drives in my system and want to remove one that I have been doing some troubleshooting on (not the boot drive of the system). Do I need to remove it from the device manager list before I physically remove it from the computer, or can I just power down, unplug, and take it out?
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    Hard drives and device manager in XP

    I have two hard drives in my system and want to remove one that I have been doing some troubleshooting on (not the boot drive of the system). Do I need to remove it from the device manager list before I physically remove it from the computer, or can I just power down, unplug, and take it out?
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    Does this sound like a hard drive issue?

    Hi all-- My computer had been running fine until yesterday. It was used yesterday morning and turned off, and then turned on later in the afternoon. When it was turned on it could not boot into Windows. It gets to the point where the devices are listed, but at the bottom of the screen it has "a...
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    Can no longer boot into XP Home

    Hi all-- My computer had been running fine until yesterday. It was used yesterday morning and turned off, and then turned on later in the afternoon. When it was turned on it could not boot into Windows. It gets to the point where the devices are listed, but at the bottom of the screen it has "a...
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    Problem with XP Home

    Hi all-- My computer had been running fine until yesterday. It was used yesterday morning and turned off, and then turned on later in the afternoon. When it was turned on it could not boot into Windows. It gets to the point where the devices are listed, but at the bottom of the screen it has "a...
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    Where can you buy the original Quake new on CD?

    I recently discovered that my original Quake CD has been lost and when I looked into getting a retail replacement, the local stores had little to none of the old pc games available for purchase. Where could I get a new copy of Quake on CD if it's even possible? Also, I'm not interested in going...
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    Questions about my Radeon HD 3850 AGP

    I just got a Sapphire 3850 AGP to replace my failing MSI X800XT PE in a P4 3.0ghz system on Win XP SP3. I am trying to figure out which drivers are best to use with this older card and system. There are a lot of posts around that say the AMD AGP Hotfix drivers should be used, while others say to...
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    Computer boots straight into bios

    The computer in question uses an older Socket 478 Asus P4B266 motherboard and a Intel P4 1.6 Ghz CPU. Recently and somewhat randomly, when turning the system on after it has been off for a few hours to as long as overnight, the computer will boot straight into the bios without any input from the...
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    Possible Optical Sata drive issue on old motherboard

    I just got a new Samsung SH-223L Sata burner as my old Plextor 716 drive crapped out. The Plextor was an IDE drive and I think going to Sata may be causing a problem. Quick background on the system in question: It's 6 years old The motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-8INXP with the E7205 Granite...
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    Need recommendations on cd/dvd burning software (free and retail)

    I just got a new oem Samsung SH-223L Sata burner as my old Plextor 716 drive crapped out. The Plextor was an IDE drive and I think going to Sata may be causing a problem. Quick background on the system in question: It's 6 years old The motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-8INXP with the E7205...
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    Getting a CMOS checksum error after computer took a fall

    A rig I have been running for several years took a fall off the desk the other day. I was pleasantly suprised to find it still worked after a 3ft. fall, but with one unusual behavior. If I disconnect the power cord from the rig while it is off, upon reboot I get "cmos checksum error" with all...
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    Can Virtual PC run XP Home upgrade edition?

    I want to test a newly slipstreamed XP Home upgrade version that now has sp3 in it. When I load the .iso into Virtual PC it gets to the screen where it prompts for windows 98 or another qualifying os disc to be inserted, since it's the upgrade version. No matter what disc I put in the drive, it...
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    Questions on going from IDE to SATA

    The setup I have been using for 5+ years now consists of a Gigabyte GA-8INXP motherboard and a Western Digital WD1200JB 120 GB IDE drive. The WD drive is getting ready to tank on me and I was thinking of going SATA to replace the WD with. The Gigabyte motherboard is based on the Intel E7205...
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    XBox 360 Premium Bundle at Costco

    I was in Costco today and was suprised to see a rather large quantity of 360 Premium bundles that included Project Gotham Racing for a price of $479. From what I understand that is a pretty good price, and there were plenty of them for anyone interested. (White Marsh...
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    What is the best way to benchmark Quake 4?

    Since there is no built in timedemo as there has been in the past, what is the best way to benchmark Quake 4? How is it benched here at AT?
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    Any need for two drives?

    I currently have a Toshiba DVD Rom and an old Sony 10x cd burner. I just picked up a Plextor PX-716A DVD/CD burner. Is there any reason to keep it a two drive setup (Plextor and Toshiba DVD rom) or can I just run the Plextor alone and let it do everything?
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    X800 XT Platinums on store shelves

    For anyone still looking for one, Best Buy has them in stock, on shelves today. I was in the White Marsh, Maryland store this afternoon and they had 6 of them on the shelves in enormous plastic cases. Talk about anti-theft measures, those things weigh a ton! Enjoy!!
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    Finally got an X800XT PE, but I forgot the install sequence

    After a nearly obsessive search, I finally grabbed an X800 XT Platinum! Problem is I forgot what the step by step process is when installing a new video card. My current 9700 pro was installed when I built my system over a year ago and I'm a little foggy on the steps and the order in which...