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    New build, slow boot-up

    Hi Guys, I put together a new rig. Very happy with everything so far but wish my boot-up time could be quicker. From the time I hit the start button on my PC, I get the POST screen in 33 seconds and the Windows 7 login screen at 51 seconds. For a new rig with Intel i7-870 CPU and 8GB RAM, that's...
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    Driver causing PC to hang at start-up

    Guys, I just put together a new rig. The video card is MSI N450GTS-M2D1G5/OC. I downloaded the driver for Win7 64-bit from msi.com. It makes my PC freeze at the boot-up screen for anywhere from 10 seconds to 30 seconds before showing me the Windows login screen. When I uninstall the driver, the...
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    software that comes with components

    Guys I'm just wondering. I can see a lot of sense in installing the driver that comes with my graphics card. Do I really need to install the software that comes with it? Isn't Windows enough to tweak monitor settings? Likewise, I got a DVD with the DVD-RW drive. What do I need it for? What...
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    full size KB that has laptop-like feel

    Hi Guys, does anyone know of a wireless KB for a desktop that "feels" like a laptop KB? That is, soft and silent keys? I have a logitech that I paid very good money for and the keys sort of "stick". Any recos? TIA
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    Please review my build (upgrade)

    Guys, I built a machine 5 yrs ago and it's starting to crap out. Want to build a new one but I'm wondering if I can use the old case I have - COOLER MASTER RC-532-SKN1 Centurion 532 Mid Tower Case. Are there any other parts I can re-use, such as DVD burner, power supply or hard drive? The HD is...