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    New Build - suggestions please

    I am scoping out a new gaming computer and would love some feedback as it has been a few years since my last build. Specifically - motherboard, ram, video card, HD comments are welcome. Purpose: Gaming - I am primarily an FPS gamer, but dabble in everything. Replacing a Wolfdale / Nvidia...
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    New Rig - Suggestions?

    I have felt the urge to rebuild. I will be using my old HD's, Opticals, case, and PSU for now. However I would love some comments on some of my chosen components. Namely, should go for the SLI board (680i chipset) or the good ol' 975X chipset. I'm not hung up on RAM, but would like to get...
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    Upgrading MSI K8N Neo4 platinum

    I was wondering if anyone has been successful w/ using an AMD64 X2 processor in this Board. I know the board was "X2 Ready" when I bought it, but I can't find any information that confirms what processors I can use. MSI hasn't updated their bios for this board since September (v1.9). Any...
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    Computer crashes with 2GB ram

    Whenever I have all four of my memory banks filled and try to game, my computer either locks up or crashes. Sometimes it will take a few hours to freeze up. It doesn't seem to lock up unless I'm pushing the system... Games like Battlefield 2 or even World of Warcraft. I have tried...
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    MSI K8V Neo4 Platinum - Noise

    I have a MSI K8V Neo4 Platinum and it sounds like a Jet plane in my office. I have tried to pinpoint the source and it seems to be coming from the South Bridge Fan. I remember reading somewhere that they had a cheap South Bridge Fan/Heatsink and it could be replaced with a quieter one, but I...
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    Which internal NIC should I use?

    I have an MSI K8N Nforce4 plat. board with 2 built in NIC's. One is a Marvell Yukon 88E053 PCI-e Gigabit NIC, the other is the Nvidia Gigabit NIC. I have a Linksys 10/100 wireless router and a cable connection. Does it matter which one I use? Is one better than the other? If I had a...
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    Recommend me a MB

    I'm upgrading my current system to an AMD64. The issue here is that I have a 9800pro that I'd like to keep for a while... but be able to upgrade to a PCIe vid card eventually... What motherboards would you guys recommend that could support AGP and PCIe x16? Is there a such a beast? And...
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    Buying a new notebook

    I am shopping for a new notebook for my sister for college... She will need ability to do some possible video editing (nothing extreme). The notebook market is confussing to me, so I thought I'd ask for some direction from the pros. She says the most prevalent brand on campus is Apple...
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    Windows Answer File

    I recently discovered this tool setupmgr.exe and created an answer file (and batch file) for an unattended setup of XP. However, I can't find a way to integrate it into a WinXP CD for a quick install. A point in the right direction would be helpful. Thanks.
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    System Troubleshooting

    I have had a minor problem with a system for months now, and I'm sick of it. I just want to know WHY! System: Asus K8V Se Deluxe (rev. 1004) AMD64 3200+ (hammer) (1.5V @ < 40 deg C) 512MBx2 PC2700 ATI 9700 Pro Antec 400W PSU (I have tried a PurePower 480W as well, same problem)...
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    Marvell Lan WinXP x64 Driver

    I can't seem to find a working driver for my onboard Marvell 88E8001 Lan card that will work with WinXP x64 (build 1218). Please, if you have a Asus K8V SE Deluxe working in WinXP 64 post drivers or where I can find them. The search continues....
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    Saphire Radeon 9700 Pro

    From what I can find, it looks like the memory clock speeds are low for a 9700 pro. Core: 324Mhz (about right) Mem: 310.50Mhz (should be closer to 620Mhz) It looks to me like I may have gotten ripped off, but maybe I'm missing something. I'm running this in a 4x AGP for now, if that matters.
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    AMD64 3200+ for DTR notebooks

    I'm upgrading my computer and I have a question. Ok, so I see that I can get either a regular AMD64 3200+ (clawhammer) or an AMD64 3200+ (clawhammer) for notebooks. Both will install into an ASUS K8V SE deluxe board. However, it looks like the Mobile CPU runns cooler and at lower voltage...
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    Changing the CPU type in the BIOS

    For some reason when I installed a new heatsink and powered her back up, my bios thinks that my AMD Atholon XP 2200+ is a Duron 1.8Mhz. So, now WinXP also sees it as a Duron. I've reset my Cmos, no luck... reset the CPU, no luck... not sure what else can be done. Why did this happen? Is...
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    Thoroughbred cooling problem

    I installed a Thermalright SLK900A heatsink and a 92mm Fan on the processor. However, my Bios tells me that the temp is still running around 60C. I removed the heatsink, reapplied the grease that came with it... no luck. I flipped the fan around just to see... nothing. My case has 4 80mm...
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    56K - data compression software

    I'm trying to find some decent software to increase the speed on my 56K connection.. I'm in the mountains and am trying to get my games to run a bit better online. I know that there are a lot of different products out there, but I was looking for some first hand knowledge or recommendations...
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    FX5600xt 256MB Vs. FX5600 Ultra (128MB)

    I'm about to upgrade my GF MX440 64MB card, but I want to try to keep my cost around $100. The FX5600 Looked like a good buy/performance for my price range (as I won't give another dime to ATI for personal reasons/priciples). However, in my searches I ran across 2 GF FX5600 cards. One is...
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    Best (and Quietest) CPU FAN

    I'm sure this has been answered here before, but I can't find it. I'm going to install an SKL900 on my AMD 2200+, but I'm not sure what kind of fan to mount on it. I was looking and the the lowest db rating on an 80mm fan was 25.. There are just too many options... If anyone wants to share...
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    Help with setting up RAID 0

    I'm having trouble... I'm setting up my first Raid0 array with the on board Promise Raid controller on my Gigabyte 7VRXP Motherboard. I got the Raid Bios to see the 2 harddrives only if they are on the IDE 3&4 Controllers. I set up the Array and ran fdisk with a bootdisk. However, When I go...
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    Better Antenna for Wireless

    Does anyone have a recommendation for where I can find a better Antenna for my Linksys Wireless Router that may improve signal strength in my home? I read somewhere that a "external 8dbm omni directional antenna" could help me, but I'm not sure if will really help. Any input would be great...
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    19" LCD and ATI 9700 pro

    Does anyone have a recommendation for a good 19" LCD for gaming with DVI outputs? I assume I'm looking for good refresh rates as well, but i'm having trouble finding good reviews and resources about this. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Cuervo
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    19" LCD and ATI 9700 pro

    I'm a gamer. I can't seem to find any info on a good 19" LCD for gaming .. I assume I want the highest refresh rates, but I can't always find that listed in specs... at least where I'm looking. Does anyone have any recommendations for a 19" LCD to use with my ATI 9700 pro? Any input or...
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    Floppy Drives

    Ok.. I have never been able to get my floppy drive to work in my system. I have been through 2 drives and 3 cables, and all I get is a solid light on it. It will not read any disk I put into it. I'm a pretty smart guy, but this one has plagued me on more than one computer and I'm sick of...