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    Help w/ Dead System

    With all my other expenses, I really don't need this right now, but I guess that's the way life goes. One minute computer was up, browsing the internet. I walk away turn off the monitor, and come back maybe 30 minutes later. I turn on the monitor and get a picture like normal, but my keyboard...
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    Upgrade Challenge

    Okay, so I have a pretty sweet rig right now. I've got an 8800Ultra, single Raptor for boot and apps (a larger drive for storage), 4GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2 800, PC Power & Cooling Silencer750, and the beauty: a Q6600 @ 3.2. The trouble is I now find myself in need of a second machine. I...
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    OCing Boards du Jour?

    Looking for a good LGA 775 OCing board or maybe some different boards at different price points. I'm pretty set on DDR2 right now given the great deals. I'm just looking for what's hot right now. I don't need SLI or Crossfire. I'm thinking PCIe 2.0. Any thoughts? TIA.
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    Mouse Problem

    I recently bought a G9 and love it. However, last night it got caught in this weird deal where no matter what way I moved it, the pointer would only move diagonally from the top right to the bottom left. I blew into the laser, and that seemed to take care of it, but I don't want to keep a bum...
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    AHCI or IDE?

    I have a Raptor, SpinPoint, and ASUS P5K Premium. Should I bother with AHCI? Thanks.
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    Memory Ratios

    Okay, I keep hearing how everyone wants 1:1T, but with a quad and a x9 or x8 multiplier you're not gonna be getting very high FSB frequencies. Is it better to run 1:1T at the lower speed or some other ratio at a higher speed on the memory? Thanks.
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    Q6600 & RAID 0

    I've heard about some boards not being stable with this combination. Anyone have both running smooth? What kind of board do you have? Thanks.
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    Beginner Board?

    Okay, here are my initial thoughts. I'm thinking E6850, 3 SATA drives (2 in RAID0), firewire, 8800Ultra, and an old PCI tuner card I have. I'm leaning towards a Tuniq Tower or Big Typ VX (I realize Thermalright is tops, but the cost is a good bit higher and the lapping seems like a pain for a...
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    Low Latency Vs Micron

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231065 Vs http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231114 First time builder trying to figure out which of these would be better. I would appreciate an explanation so I could apply the logic in the future. Being recommended other...
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    GA-P35-DS3P Vs IP35 Pro Vs P5K Premium

    I do plan on using RAID. I don't plan on using wireless LAN (my system is plugged directly into the router). I'm thinking E6850, air cooled (any notes on HSF mounting issues appreciated). I realize there is a price jump up to the Premium, but it sounds like it's getting a warm welcome...
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    Air Flow, but Room to Grow

    Right now I'm looking for a case with good (quiet would also be nice) airflow out of the box (ie pre-installed fans), but one that would probably make it easy to set up WCing in the future if I decide to go that route. Right now, I'm thinking TT Armor, but I'm interested in opinions from those...
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    Dominator?

    I'm intending to buy and OC an E6850 and air cool. I'm concerned about the temps in the case, here specifically with regards to the RAM. The Dominator series has build in heatsinks. Do I need these? Is there another line with heatsinks that's a better value? Any specific recommendations for...
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    P35?

    In looking at P35, all I see is a lot of complaints. I was hoping to find something that would be relatively simple for a first time OCer and that I could easily cool on air. Even though I have no intention of using SLi, would I be better of with a 680i? Any specific recommendations? No, I...
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    Stock E6850 or Something else OCed?

    Okay, I can spend up to $2000 for the complete machine (case and in), but the less the better. I'm a newbie, but not a n00b. I don't really do any encoding/ripping/modeling, and so I'm leaning towards one of the Duos over the Quads (but I'd still be interested in opposing opinions). My...