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    Intel X25-M SSD unresponsive after resuming from screensaver/monitor shutoff/idling

    I am having a very strange issue with my PC as of late. I am currently using an X25-M SSDSA2M160G2GC in my system build (http://www.modsrigs.com/detail.aspx?BuildID=30935) and find that my computer becomes unresponsive when the following occurs: 1) If I have the screen saver set to turn on...
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    Recommend splitting device to power 5+ case fans - No fan controllers!

    Looking for alternative devices to power 5+ case fans from a single splitter powered by molex connectors. I am not looking for a fan controller though! =) SunbeamTech has their Multi-Fan Power Port (MFPP), but I'd like to know what else is out there that competes against it. Thanks!
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    Powering case fans at full RPM - Splitter or no splitter?

    Quick question for you cooling guru's out there. I am currently using a Silverstone FT02 with three 180mm AP181 fans and a Corsair H70 in a push/pull configuration. In an effort to reduce cable clutter, I was thinking about picking up a Sunbeam Multi-Fan Power Port (MFPP) to power all my...
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    Corsair H70 or Coolit A.L.C.?

    So after poking around, I've decided to get one of those all-in-one water cooling setups. What are your opinions on the Corsair H70 versus Coolit's line of A.L.C.'s such as the ECO A.L.C., Vantage A.L.C., or the ECO C120 A.L.C.? Basically, which one do you think will perform the best...
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    NEW! Silverstone NB02B Notebook Cooler Review - Tons of Pics and Benchies!

    Silverstone's NB02B Notebook Cooler Review - By Dave Montez (garetjax27) Silverstone Logo In the enthusiast computing industry, there is one name that elicits a certain kind of excitement that few other companies can boast. Since 2003, Silverstone?s products and services have won many...
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    Looking to buy a new LCD monitor... $400 budget

    My aging Gateway VX920 19" CRT is starting to flake out on me, so I thought I'd join the 21st century and pick up an LCD monitor to replace it. I am looking for something at least 20" or larger, widescreen, but no bigger than 26". It must have excellent contrast/brightness/color as I do a...
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    Looking to buy a new LCD monitor... $400 budget

    My aging Gateway VX920 19" CRT is starting to flake out on me, so I thought I'd join the 21st century and pick up an LCD monitor to replace it. I am looking for something at least 20" or larger, widescreen, but no bigger than 26". It must have excellent contrast/brightness/color as I do a...
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    Cheap USB Thumb Drives - Need 15 - Where?

    I am currently invloved with a presentation for one of my IST classes. In regards to my presentation, I plan to allocate a portion of it to conduct a hands-on activity with the class. This activity requires the use of a USB thumb drive. Would any of you happen to know where I can obtain...
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    USB 2.0 Flash Drives - Choices, choices...

    Well, it has come down to these two contenders: Corsair FlashVoyager 4GB and the... OCZ Rally2 High Performance Dual Channel 2GB One has a 4GB capacity but runs slower in read/write speeds and the other is 2GB in capacity, but runs faster in read/write speeds than the 4GB. Which...
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    Taming the Spaghetti Beast ? Sleeving Made Easy

    As many here know by now, I am very hardcore when it comes to sleeving the wiring in my rigs. The various pictures of my deeds have been posted here and here and many people have sent me PM's asking me specific questions about the intricacies of sleeving wires. To that end, I have created an 11...
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    Dual monitor n00b setup questions...

    I'm trying to obtain a cheap ass LCD monitor to display my BF2 server admin client and TeamSpeak while I play on my other monitor, a 19" CRT. The videocard that I have is a BFG nVidia 6800Ultra OC AGP. It has dual DVI inputs and one S-video. Do I need any special adapters, or is there anything I...
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    80mm Case Fan Reccomendations?

    I am in the market to replace the three, stock 80mm exhaust fans in my Silverstone SST-TJ03 case. Each of them run at 2,050 RPM at 21dBA. If possible, I am looking for 80mm fans that push more air but stay relatively quiet. I plan to overclock (using air only), so the exhaust fans need to be...
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    Wired network adapter/card for the D-Link DGL-4100 router?

    Just two quick questions, guys. First, can anyone reccomend a solid performing, wired network PCI card/adapter for that D-Link DGL-4100 gaming router? I would prefer D-Link if possible since that's what the router is, but I am open to other reccomendations as well. Also, my other question...
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    Computer Tool/Repair Kit - Reccomendations?

    I'm looking at purchasing a nice computer/networking tool/repair kit, something that I can use to carry around to jobs and fix just about anything that might be wrong with a computer or its network. Things like detecting bad RAM, harddrives, troubleshooting mobo's, screwdrivers, pliers...
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    FINALLY! My newest built rig with pictures - A must see!

    Ah, yes. The second part of the long road that has been my experience in building my first ever computer. Well, actually this is my second attempt, as the first home built computer I ever put together was my wifes. After I finished hers I was given the 'go-ahead' to finally build mine...
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    IT LIVES! My first homebuilt, 100% success with pictures!

    The time has come to finally unveil the first rig I have ever built by myself. After asking many questions and receiving many answers, I have acheived something that I had never thought possible. A computer that in every shape and form, is a sight better than my wifes old piece of shiz OEM...
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    Norton Internet Security 2005 & Roxio Easy CD Creator 6

    For some reason when I try to activate my Norton Internet Security 2005 software, I get an "Invalid A8 KEY" error message. After doing some research into the problem, I found out that it is caused by a conflict with the Roxio CD Creator 6 software that came with my Plextor CD-RW. Has anyone...
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    CPU temps for new build - What should I be looking for?

    I am mostly concerned with a comfortable temperature operating range of my CPU, hard drives, and the case itself in a non-overclocked environment. I bought one of those thermal controllers from Silverstone and using that right now. If anyone can give me an idea of what temperature ranges in...
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    Setting up x2 SATA Raptors in NON-RAID config problems

    First off, I apologize in advance for the length of this post. I am presently encountering a bit of a problem when building one of my new +3500 systems. The problem is that I cannot get my computer to accept two WD 74GB Raptors on my system. When I hook up just one Raptor, all is well. I...
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    First time building a computer: Prescott mobo/RAM/Proc...

    Looking to build my first computer gaming rig, and looking to get good, reliable, and performance savvy components that work and mesh with each other well. The mobo I am looking for needs to have RAID, SATA, 4x/8x AGP (no PCI-e) HT, and Firewire. The one that I was looking at is this one here...
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    Northwood or Prescott supported mobo?

    Looking to buy a new mobo, and confused on which I should get. If a mobo supports both procs, like this one: http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=13-127-152&depa=0 Will it suffer a performance hit if I were to just get a straight Prescott-only supported mobo? Does anyone have any...
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    BFG 6800 Ultra in this mobo?

    I'm running a GeForce Ti4600 at the moment, and looking to buy a BFG 6800 Ultra to replace it. My worry is it working well with this mobo. I know that the video card is 4x/8x AGP and backwards compatible and that my mobo supports 4x but does it have balls enough to run this card...
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    Is this mobo available?

    Looking for a good, solid, reliable mobo that suports these features. Any ideas who makes a mobo like this?
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    Antec True 430/480/550 PSU's...

    I looked at Antec's site, but could not find any information regarding this issue. I would like to know if their True 430/480/550 PSU's have active, passive or no PFC capability. They might call it a different name and if they do, I have no idea what it would be. Thanks for your help!
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    Just got off the phone with BFG tech support...

    ...and was informed that the 6800GT nor the 6800 Ultra would NOT work on my AGP 4x mobo. I didnt think that the Ultra would work, but had figured that the GT is backwards compatible since it is a 4x/8x videocard therefore able to work with my AGP 4x mobo. Is the guy right? Do I need a better...
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    Playing EQ2/Doom3/HL2 with 1gb RAM...

    I'd like to know that with my current spec's, would another gig of RAM make a difference when I play EQ2/Doom3/HL2: 2.4ghz Pentium 4 (non-OC) 1024gb RDRAM (PC800) (4x256) Intel (Lexington 2) Pentium 4 mobo Sound Blaster Audigy w/ IEEE 1394 sound card Western Digital 80gb & 120gb 7200...
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    How does X-Connect PSU compare with other PSU's?

    Looking at the modular X-Connect PSU's and liking what I see. However, I am more interested in their build quality and performance than their modular ability when compared to an Antec, PC Power & Cooling, Enermax, OCZ PSU's. Are X-Connect PSU's any good? Reviews or first hand...
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    System bottle-necking woes

    I am currently looking to upgrade my system with a new videocard. The problem is I don't know how good of a video card I can get without my system bottle-necking it. The spec's are: 2.4ghz Pentium 4 (non-OC) 1024gb RDRAM (PC800) (4x256) Intel (Lexington 2) Pentium 4 mobo Sound Blaster...
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    Best 6800 Ultra available today: Who reigns supreme?

    Looking to buy a new 6800 Ultra. There are, however, a lot of vendors out there that make these and after some lengthy research, have figured out that they are all pretty much close to each other performace wise. The only differences are whats being included in each vendors box with the card...
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    Head 2 Head: Looking for 6800 Ultra vs. X800 XT PE reviews

    Looking for reviews that pit these two behemoths against each other. Anyone have links, insight or experience with this? My aim is to get the best video card between the X800 XT PE or the 6800 Ultra. Which is best overall?