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    Brand new build crashing! BSOD - error codes

    I tried a CyberPower PC because the prices were competitive and I didnt have the time to piece out a box and build it like i normally do. Experience was great, shipped quick and in good condition but its been BSOD on me. BIOS and chipset drivers all updated Memtest passes with no errors The...
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    Vista 64 wont install? JMicron IDE issues? P5Q Pro

    I have a new Asus P5Q pro. I tried to boot from my 64bit Vista disc to install it on a clean drive. The dvdrw is an older IDE - NEC 2510a. With 2 separate vista 64 disc just hang at the very beginning of the install process - before the menu pops up which allows you to click time zone etc. It...
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    The Inq. reporting XFX & EVGA have defected from Nvidia...

    http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/...nvidia-partners-defect "THE PAIN JUST KEEPS coming for Nvidia, this time in the partner space. Two of their key 'alpha' partners have just defected. It is nearly impossible to make money selling Nvidia cards right now, NV squeezed partners margins too much...
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    9800 GT - as if it couldnt get more confusing...

    Here is another recent article on it... http://techreport.com/discussions.x/15134 Looks like its just a replacement (spec wise) for the 8800GT only using the smaller fab (like the GTX+ over the GTX)... probably cheaper. So much for names meaning anything. That sure makes the mid-range...
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    Intel RAID question

    I have a pair of drives in a standard RAID 1 config on a intel 875p based chipset. It uses the "Intel Raid Technology" and I noticed when I formated and installed again the OS wouldnt detect them unless I installed the Intel RAID drivers. However, it is not setup with Intel "Matrix Raid...
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    478 (northwood) PCIe mobo?

    I have a feeling this is an amazingly stupid question. Is there a Intel 478 mobo w/ PCIe thats actually available? I think Albatron made one but I havent actually seen it anywhere. I have a P4 (northwood) 3.0 and 1gb DDR400. I NEED to upgrade my video card very badly. Im thinking 6800gs/7800gs...
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    6x GS or 7x GS - worth the extra $$?

    Im one of the unfortunate many locked into an AGP only system. My specs are pretty avgerage. P4 3.0ghz 1gig DDR400. A full system upgrade it out of the question but I'm really wanting to extend the life of this for gaming. I currently have a ti4200 so anything I choose will be a HUGE...
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    Video Card Upgrade Advice... HL2/D3 on the Horizon

    I currently have a GeForce3 (no Ti origial gf3 64meg). I plan to upgrade my entire system any time now. Im basically just waiting on HL2/D3 and the new R420 & NV40 cards. UT2k4 and BF:Vietnam run like ass on this card. I want to upgrade badly. But I'm hesitant...... Im going to make a lot of...