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    Dead mobo?

    Hi, I am guessing my mobo got fried and I am going to have to replace it, here's what happened. The mobo is a Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R. I used the computer Sunday night , shut down and went to bed. I always unplug the ac cord from the power supply when I go to bed because we get thunderstorms...
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    Okay, decided watts now which Corsair HX,TX,AX

    I posted before whether to get a 750 or 850 PS and have decided to get the 850 but looking through the units at Newegg there are 3 choices on the Corsair 850, HX,TX and AX. I have a 650 HX in a system right now and it has been flawless but the AX is $10 more after rebate on the 850; then...
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    PS Needed , New build - i7 3.2, gtx 480

    Hi, I am building a new rig, main specs i7, 3.2 ghz w\ a Mugen-2 HS, antec 900 case, one evga gtx 480. I know the GTX 480 states a minimum 600W PS and I was planning on buying the Corsair 750HX. I know this PS will push the specs above fine but in about a year I think I will add a 2nd GTX...
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    Which CPU LGA 1366 i7-960 3.2Ghz or LGA 1155 i7-2600 3.4 Ghz

    Hi, I am looking to build a new computer and it will be soley a gaming rig. My question is will the 1155 i7-2600 be much quicker than the i7-960? The costs difference for the matching mobo and cpu is minimal. The other thing I question about the two choices is the fact I just built a new...
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    Installed SSD,W7, performance questions & curiosities.

    Hi, I need some general help getting my Intel x25-m SSd, W7 working at peak performance. I just got the SSD and I migrated (copied) the contents from my WD 500GB drive to the SSD via the Intel Migration Software that Intel recommended in the SSD literature. I read many sites which said you...
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    Anyone have the OCZ Nia?

    Hi, does anyone here have a OCZ Nia and if so how well does it work for you? Would you buy one again? I have read a couple reviews online but I want real gamer reviews\experiences before deciding to buy one. I know it takes awhile to get use to the controller and you won't be an expert in 1...
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    Of these which PS to buy?

    Hi, i am almost ready to put together my new rig. I would like a 1st and 2nd choice of your suggestions of these power supplies which will be the best and enough power to push the components? I did not list one but would a 450 or 500 also do the job? Thanks! The rig will be a gaming box...
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    Best hard drive resizing software, server edition?

    Hello, I am wondering what software could some of you recommend for resizing a windows server that runs windoes 2000 server edition for a scsi hard drive. The C partition was setup before with a 12 gig size and it has a K partition that has like 60 - 62 gigs free. The C drive has just 2 gigs...
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    How to identify this cpu?

    Hi, I have a cpu with these markings P4 3.0 ghz 512/800 sl6wk Malaysia L318a600-1378 I know what some of the things mean like p4 3.0 ghz 512, 800 fsb but what about the sl6wk and L318a600-1378? The board i am trying to put it on says it will take a Northwood or Prescott socket 478 Intel...
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    Heatsink to go with for this mobo & cpu?

    Hi guys, I need a new heatsink to go with this combo Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R mobo and a Intel Q9550 cpu. It seems the Megahalem is popular - http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/prmeforinso7.html I also saw this Noctua recommended in another post...
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    Best CPU for this board?

    A buddy gave me this board so all i need to do is buy a cpu to strap on it. Which one is the best choice of the three? The system will be used for gaming, but not super-intense gaming. I never have OC'd but might like to give it a try. The mobo is the Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R. CPU choices ...
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    Upgrade question CPU & Board rec?

    Hi all, I've been out of the loop for awhile but I have been doing some reading here to try and catch up a bit. I want to upgrade from what I'm running now a P4 3.2 , 2 gigs ddr1, agp slot video card. Let me also say I don't need to upgrade for the current games I play but I WANT to upgrade...
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    System working fine went into bios now it won't post.

    Hi, I am trying to help a friend with his computer problem. He was installing a new HD and things were going great. He said he wanted to go into the bios to look at some settings and when he hit the delete key to enter the comp froze and now it will not boot up. The fans,HD's do power on...
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    Vid card PCI 512MB DDR3 card OR a PCI 1GB DDR2 card?

    Hi, I'm looking to piece\upgrade an old system for my nephew of an old P4 cpu. I don't want to spend too much on it and I am all set except getting a video card for it. My question is would I be better off getting a 512MB ddr3 card or a 1gb dd2 video card for it? The 1gb card has twice the...