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    i7-3770K $290 FS

    Best price I've seen for online retailer: http://www.buy.com/prod/intel-core-i...230951842.html This is better price than MC since most of us don't have to pay tax or drive. I believe if you have Chase CC, they're participating retailer for Chase Ultimate Rewards. Almost wish I had to...
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    8GB (2x4GB) 1600 Ripjaws X @Newegg for $29.99 No Rebate

    Cheapest price I've seen on Ripjaws X series, especially on DDR3-1600 speeds. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231428 $29.99+FS. Can't beat that. Picked up 2 sets even though I have no clue what I'm gonna use them for.. :biggrin:
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    Q9550 @MicroCenter back at $169.99

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    System Spec for 3D Rendering

    Hi. Wanted your opinion on a system that I'm building for my little brother. I'm not too familiar with 3D Rendering software and wanted your opinions on which portion I should focus on. I've decided on most of the parts, but little unsure on the video card portion. The main software to be...
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    Loop Check & Some Questions on WC Setup

    Going back to WC after ~4 years of hiatus.. :) Still in the process of collecting cooling parts but want some expert opinions on the gear and check my loop plan. Any input is greatly appreciated. Not going for the crazy OC, but the goal is moderate OC with reasonably silent rig. Hardware...
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    CrossFire with multi screens

    Got a question for those of you running multiple displays with CrossFire setup. When you enable CF, do you only get display on 1 screen only? Also, does it require reboot? I remember when I first ran nVidia's SLI, that was the most annoying feature... I don't mind the card displaying to...
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    >>IC7 & 2.4B overclcling results<<

    Purpose of this tesing was basically to find out how far these first batch of 875P's can overclock... :) The processor ran rock stable @189fsb with Abit BH-7. I only used the same voltage of 1.55v that I used with BH-7. I found out that if you want to change the timing of the memory, you...
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    Initial Impression: Abit IC7 & 2.4B SL6EF

    Had to jump on the band wagon... :P The board has the most impressive packaging Abit has to offer so far... Everything is neatly boxed up, and VERY well organized... I'm thinking they could've brought down the price a bit more if they went with conventional packaging... lol.. :) By now...
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    Best place for external temp probe?

    Okay... I got one of those Vantec Multifunction panel thingy while ago and finally got around my lazy @rse to install it. Believe it or not, I've never installed an external temp probe before, and I like to know where I can put this in for most accurate reading for CPU. :D I running a...
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    Benchmarking for memory bandwidth?

    Okay... In anticipation of arrival of my BH-7, I've been running and recording some final benchmarks with my IT7 Max2... :) I'm not sure BH-7's going to help as I feel that I'm reaching the limits of my 2.4B SL6EF, but that's another story... :D I like to know what would you guys recommend...
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    Another C1 2.4B @... EDIT: @3536 now~ My Ram holding me back!!

    Well, I just couldn't let ErikaeanLogic have all the fun... :D Picked up a week39 C1 2.4B from same source Erik got his... (thanks dude ;)) Got home and poped it in my IT7 Max2 v2. Set the voltage at 1.55v to get the actual voltage at 1.53v (Abit's wonderful world of undervolting...). Set...
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    Wireless client connects but can't ping the router?? Help please...

    Hi. I'm kind of new at this wireless networking... I recently got a SMC 7004VWBR router after good experience with my SMC 7004BR. Picked up a D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ PCI card for a good price and stuck it in my 3rd system... Here's the problem.. Everything seems to be fine, except that...
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    Running XP's in mATX PSU?

    I'm thinking about setting up a mATX box for my g/f... Only thing is that the case only comes with 230W PSU. I have no idea on these wattage settings, etc... This is all I can find on it: +5v: 21A +3.3v: 17A +12v: 10A -5v: 0.3A -12v: 0.8A +5vsb: 2A Would this be enough to run these? ~...
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    SK6 with 60mm YS-Tech fan enough for XP2200+?

    Yes, the Thoroughbred. :) The chip won't be overclocked, but I'm only going to put in 1 intake fan for quiet operation (I know, the YS-Tech kind of defeats the purpose, but I don't want to shell out more $$ for HSF... :)). Thanks guys.
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    Has anyone ran Tulatin celeries on VIA chipset?

    I need to find out whether VIA 694X will run Celeron 1.2A. The chip has been modded to run on Intel 815 (and runs fine on my CUSL-C), but I have another one and looking for a cheap board to go with it... :D Any idea? Anyone tried? Thanks!
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    Not exactly on-topic, but...

    Can anyone tell me or direct me to a fool/idiot-proof way to take a HSF off of a video card? I would hate to kill a video card & knowing me, it'll happen... :D Thanks!
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    Recommendation for SCSI & IDE storage...

    Hi guys. I know many of you guys use SCSI and IDE hybrid storage sloution and I'd like your input. I'm in the midst of getting some parts for a dualie rig and running into a bit of dillema in picking out a mainboard, because of this *possible* issue... The OS (W2K) and apps will be run on WD...
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    Do HD's heat up to the point hot-to-touch...?

    Hi. Went over to my friend's place b/c she ;) was having a problem with her computer... Took a look at it, and aside from running WinME &amp; running cr@p load of unnecessary background programs, it was okay, but the computer was constantly locking up... Took the side panel off and touched...
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    What was the bug with KK266?

    The one with Rev 1.1... I just got KK266 from Newegg, but they sent me a 1.1 instead of rev 1.2... I got too lazy and threw it in my box and got it running and it's running fine... What was the bug with the rev 1.1? Here's the other stuff that's in my box right now... Iwill KK266 (0307...
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    Does some one have a link to the Tbird/Duron bridge map...?

    Picked up an Asus A7V at a really good price b/c its multiplier function didn't work anymore... But, since it still has voltage options, now I need to manually adjust the multiplier... :D I remember seeing a chart/map for manually setting multiplier &amp; voltage somewhere... Any of you guy...
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    Best way to clean off elec. condutive pen traces...?

    Hi. I got a bit overzealous while I was unlocking my Tbird... I need to clean off the excessive electric conductive pen... What is the best way to clean this off cleanly...? Any safe chemical solution that I could use..? Thanks guys. :)
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    Best bios for KK266... regular 0307 or the tweaked 0307?

    Hi. I know this was discussed before, but I really never got a solid answer... Some say 0307, some say 0426... Regardless, I'm considering going with either 0307 OR the tweaked 0307... Which one would you guys recommend &amp; which ones are you guys running? Oh yeah, I just got the board...
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    Abit KT7E owners - Need to know the highest FSB you guys are hitting!!!

    I'm thinking about picking up this board. I'll be receiving a nice AXIA 1.3ghz chip in this week. :D I'm told that the KT133E is limited to about 137FSB, which is not good... But, I've seen others with this board hitting well above 140FSB... Just want to find out for sure that I'll be able...
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    Need help with SCSI!! Especially with Tekram DC-390U3W controller

    Hi guys. I'm kinda stumped here... Trying to set up this system with the above Tekram controller &amp; WD Enterprise 10K drive. Plex 40X is also connected to the controller. Problem - The controller doesn't recognize the HD!!! When I boot up the system, controller searches for the drives...
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    Anyone running Epox 8KTA+/2 with a chip @ 1Ghz or higher?

    Hi. I have the 8KTA+ (no frills, good performance at very good price). I also got a Duron from FS/FT forum from a very respectable trader (the Duron man.. you know.. :)). It's a guaranteed 750@1050, which he has ran on MSI K7T Pro2A &amp; Abit KT7 with FOP-32. My setup is the Epox &amp...
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    Need advice for storage solution... Like to hear from you guys with 10X RW drives!!

    Hi. Here's my dillema(sp?). I've recently switched my main system to all SCSI, spending much money that I didn't even think I had... ;) Now the basic system is up, but I still haven't settled on my storage solution. After hours (well, days actually...) thinking about this, I came to two...
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    Can you un-mod the Fasttrak66?

    I went little crazy and moded 3 of my Promise Ultra66 cards just to realize I need at least one of them as a plain U66 controller again... Can this be done in the same method as modding it to become fasttrak? Help me... Thanks!
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    Highest multiplier supported by SE440BX2 (Seattle)..?

    Hi. I'll be getting a CII 633 &amp; plan on using it with Iwill slotket &amp; Gorb. I know a good number of people are running CII566 with this mobo, but is 566's 8.5 multiplier the limit for this board? Anyone running higher chips on this? Thanks.
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    Full-height monster scsi HD's...

    Hi guys. Yup, another scsi hd question from your truly...:) As I'm converting my system to full scsi, I have collected most parts except for my storage solution... I'm considering picking up a full-height HD's, since any decent-sized low profile scsi's tend to shoot up way past my budget (at...
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    Is it o.k. to cover up the hole on SCSI HD's???

    Hi guys. I tried to search for this, but could come up with anything. I have two of those 'Ultimate Hard Drive Coolers' that fits into 5.25 slots with 2 fans and heatsink for hard drives. Now this heatsink installs on the top side of a hard drive &amp; it would cover up that hole every SCSI...
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    Yet another monitor question... (looking for a black monitor)

    Hey guys, currently building a black system &amp; I just can't seem to find any good black monitor... I currently have the 19&quot; KDS w/ Trinitron tube that I'll love to get again, but I don't think they make it in black... I went to Onvia and found this Viewsonic E790, but I don't have much...
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    SMP capable slotkets??

    hi, I'm planning on building a dual setup w/ a couple of flip chips (haven't decided on the speed/budget yet) &amp; I'll like to know which slotkets run smp setup reliably... I know the MSI ones have the smp feature built into it, but I guess I like to have other options. How's Iwill's slotket...
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    Help with V5 & KDF monitor

    Hi, I have a little annoying problem(?) with the listed hadwares. I'm currently running V5 5500 w/ KDF Avitron 19&quot; monitor (one w/ Trinitron tube). I absolutely love both. However, when I run games that goes out of windows mode (I'm not sure how to describe it...) eg. Quake3, UT...
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    Question re. dual vs. single processor setup... but,

    What if the setup is something like single PIII 550 vs. dual PII 333? both setups will obviously run either NT4 or W2K mainly as file/application server. Eventhough 550 has faster processor power, but wouldn't 2 333 be better for multitasking in a server environment? I tried to do search on...
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    W2K & Promise Fastrak 66

    Has anyone successfully installed these combo? I have 2 IBM in a striped set &amp; I'm having the hardest time to install this thing... Only references I found was this: http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=34&amp;threadid=204400 I'm basically having smae problem as the guy in...