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    Issues while installing XP from a flash drive

    Hey, first off, I'm sorry if this is the wrong section, I couldn't decide between this and Windows and Computer help, so I just kinda guessed. Anyways, I recently got sick of using Fedora on my ACER aspire one Netbook, which previously had XP installed, so I am now attempting to put XP back...
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    Upgrading GPU, should I get a PSU with it?

    Thanks a bunch! Looks like I'll order with extreme confidence thanks to this board once again. Have a good one!
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    Upgrading GPU, should I get a PSU with it?

    Hi Anandtech, I've finally decided on upgrading from my 4850 to the 6850, but I'm still stuck on my PSU (and whether or not my card will run with it). I've got an Antec 450W PSU running my current setup without a problem (E6750 C2D, 3HDs, 4850, Gigbyte P35 DS3R). So, my question is, am I...
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    Advice on a budget upgrade?

    Awesome, thanks. I'll try it now. Edit: It works great. Thanks a bunch.
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    Advice on a budget upgrade?

    Haha, okay, thanks a bunch. Have fun at the game.
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    Advice on a budget upgrade?

    Doing some scouting I discovered that I had stuck a 500W PSU in a build that I pieced together from 4 older computers, so I'll probably just swap out that one for the one I have now. And after doing some browsing, I found this 4601GB (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127510). I'll...
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    Advice on a budget upgrade?

    Wow, thanks for the advice! I guess you're right about the OCing thing, although I'm still going to see if I can get this up to 3.4 Ghz while I wait for a few price drops and more input. I may decide to get a GPU and then do the test that snouter was talkin' bout to see if I really need a new...
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    Advice on a budget upgrade?

    Hmm, this makes me completely reevaluate my position. Thanks for your advice. Currently I'm running a 450W Antec PSU that came with my case when I build it 2 years back, and most likely should have failed a long time ago, so sitting on it is making me somewhat nervous. Based on what I've read...
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    Advice on a budget upgrade?

    Hi, my current build is aging pretty hard right now, but I'm rather tight on funds, so I'm gonna reuse some things from my current build in order to get the best bang:buck ratio. However, I'm still not sure on a few parts, so I figured I'd post here and see if you guys had any up-to-date...
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    Does an extra 1 Gig count?

    Hello, so I'm upgrading my GFX card, and I'm thinking of possibly purchasing another 2 gigs of RAM for my computer, for around 30 bucks. I already have 2 gigs, and I'm running Vista 32 bit. My question is: If I got this new RAM, would I be able to use the full 2 gigs, or just the extra 1 gig...
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    Buying New Graphics Card

    Hmm... More things to consider.... Edit: Oooh. Looks very nice and it has good reviews too. I just don't know if it will fit in my case...(Antec Sonota II)
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    Buying New Graphics Card

    Okay, this is what I understand: I have a PCI-E X16 slot. I can use PCI-E x16 2.0 cards on that slot? So, say I wanted this card, would that work? http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814130335 EditL Thanks again. Edit: Oh dang, it was deactivated several minutes ago. Sorry. But...
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    Buying New Graphics Card

    Thanks for the help! I appreciate it very much. Yes, it is 1280x1024.
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    Buying New Graphics Card

    Hmm, okay. Does anyone have any favorites/suggestions as far as brands for the ATI cards? And how do I know if my mobo has PCIe 1.1? I have only 1 PCIe x16 slot, so...don't I need two to use a 2.0? And my moniter is really small at 17". It works for me, but I'm playing games like Crysis, The...
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    Buying New Graphics Card

    Hello, I'm buying a new graphics card and I want to spend in between 150-250 dollars. I can't get one with PCIe 2.0, becuase of my motherboard but power is not an issue. DX 10 is needed. I prefer EVGA, but mostly because I can't find an ATI card with a manufacturer that I like. If anyone has any...
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    New Build Boot Help--Vista

    Thanks for the help! I made a partition in the new HDD, put XP on it, and I am going to reinstall Vista on my old HDD. How can I dual boot?
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    New Build Boot Help--Vista

    Okay. That I can not do. BUT! Could I Install Vista on my other new HD, the transfer the files that I need, THEN wipe the old HD? By the way, the files that I need to transfer are my iTunes, and a Finale product that I think I still have the installer to.
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    New Build Boot Help--Vista

    Okay, it says that it cannot automatically repair it when I use the repair thing on the Vista DVD. I can however open a console and I might be able to run the Drivers from the CDROM Drive through that. But....once again, I have forgotten how to get to the C:// drive. It says I am in the...
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    New Build Boot Help--Vista

    I have a Retail Version of Windows Vista. It is licensed. I'll try the safe mode and the repair.
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    New Build Boot Help--Vista

    Yeah, all I need to do is install the mobo drivers......but...how? I have an XP disc, should I use that? And I don't want to loose all my stuff on my HD. I don't know what to do, or how to do it.
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    New Build Boot Help--Vista

    Hey, so I just upgraded my computer with a Gigabyte DSR3 MB, an extra HD, Intel E6750 -2 Duo, and 2GB of G.Skill RAM. I am still using my old HD, because it has Vista on it. When I turn it on, the motherboard screen comes up, then some MS-DOS 'Memory Pool' things, then it wants me to start...
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    PC Build

    Okay, thanks! I am going to do SLI soon, so I will keep that MB, but I'll buy a retail. I already have a nice video card (well, nice enough, anyways) and a larger HD. Thanks.
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    PC Build

    OKay, I'm upgrading my computer and this is what I'm getting: CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor -herehere RAM: G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model...