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    New Vid Card

    Agree with the new format request. However, this is a copy and paste, should be enough info. Old video card replacement question: I have the ATI Radeon HD 3800 series card, which causes all sorts of shutdown problems on my Win7 machine and driver errors. I’m done trying different drivers, as...
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    Hot EVGA 750i??

    :thumbsdown: Year old Gigabyte EP35-DS3R died (refurbished, so 30 day warranty). Replaced with EVGA NForce 750i SLI FTW A1 series. Now, puter runs much faster, but about 18 degrees centigrade hotter, per Core Temp and Speed Fan. Now at 49 degrees, system is at 121 degrees. Any reasons this...
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    Gigabyte DS3P to What??

    I've had a Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3P that is now bad. I've had it 2.5 months, so the Egg won't replace and don't even list that mobo anymore. Worked great for a short time, and I liked all the USB ports. Gigabyte now wants me to send them the original mobo back, wait for them to diddle around, and...
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    HDTV Deal

    http://www.buy.com/retail/prod...adid=17654&dcaid=17654 I just got their email.
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    Where's my Intel E8400?

    My whole premise for a new rig was this fantastic cpu. Well stocked for a month or two by the big boys, and now you cannot even preorder it. I have checked on 2 sites that I want to be notified if there's any word of them. For the life of me, I can't think of a more approprate cpu. (Running...
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    Install & Partion on NTFS Spinpoint 320GB

    From what I've read, you can install XP SP (OEM) on a new build, and from setup screens you can do a full install, Choose NTFS Format for entire drive and then partition an OS drive at 20-30gbs. If this isn't all MS BS. is it reliable if followed correctly. I would link that all MS updated for...
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    SATA Cable Question

    I'm preparing my list for a new 'puter to build in a couple of months. I've researched a lot about straight SATA cable and staight to angled, both left and right angles, plus the angled to angled. And does the angled work best for the HDD connection, or for the mobo. For a Gigabyte P35 or X38...
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    New Mid Range Puter

    Here's my current list for a new puter. I know I won't get to it for a few months, so some items will change (looking for Samsung Spinpoint HD322HJ's when they get to America. Also new video cards arriving soon. SO, my main concerns are with the case, Psu, Mobo, Memory and optical discs. Will...
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    New E6850 'puter

    :confused: Need new 'puter asap. Here's my full list. Please don't hesitate to comment with suggestions. I am not a gamer or an overclocker, tho I may get into some older games, like Madden/Nascar to see if this old geezer (61) is up to it. Tough to fill all this retirement time! [ Update...
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    Intel rig $1400.00

    Posted this on Computer Problems, and they suggested this forum more apt. My existing 'puter is 6 yrs old (P4 2.53, 2gb ram, 4 of 80gb HD's and typical other items of that era. Thinking of something like this, but I can wait for the P38 & Penyrn. Not heavily into games, but multitask alot, video...
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    Stupid Stupid Stupid me

    Without laughing too hard, this is what I f'd up on. Was reinstalling window panel side and went to hook-up the side panel wire & neon light. Well, the power was still on, I dropped the wire in the 'puter case, saw a quick spark where it grounded out, and boom, the entire computer shut down and...
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    Deal of good monitor

    This BenQ FP222W widescreen lcd is on sale at ecost.com for $229. Newegg has it for $285.00 Good price for a decent 22" widescreen. http://www.ecost.com/detail.as...01&Source=ewb082007EML
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    4 HD's and moving program filed

    My system: 6 yr old with TT Xaser full tower case, MSI 845E mobo, 4 gb Kingston Ram, SB Audigy sound card (use with Klipsch 4.1's), ATI Radeon 7500 video, 7 port Dlink USB hub, Comcast Modem, Dlink wireless router, Epson camera, Epson scanner, Brother Laser MFC printer, 2.53 P4 cpu with stock...
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    Upgrade from 5 yr old system

    From 2.53 533 Intel P4/MSI 845-E Max; 2gb ram; 4 WD 80gb HD's, etc. Looking at the following, all from Newegg or ZipZoom: Antec 900 mid-tower case with 3 120mm fans $130. 200mm Big Boy Fan for top vent from performance-pc $30.00 PSU = Seasonic S12; $138.00 Gigabite GA-965-S3 $105...
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    Antec P180 black case

    Just saw on Comp USA that the Antec P180, one of the highest rated, is on sale for $90.00. Special price, I don't know how long.
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    Promise Ultra 66 and Windows 2000 Questions

    I have read the posts dated 1120-11/25/2000, re Promise Ultra 66 and Win 2K Pro. Unanswered (4 me at least!) are the following: I have the Promise Ultra 66 sitting here. However, I have been reading the tech support pages from Promise. They talk about problems booting into an existing OS (all...