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    Who Has The Best LCD Return Policy?

    I'm thinking about buying a Viewsonic VP930b. But with the talk about backlight bleeding issues I would like to purchase it from somewhere that has a liberal return policy so if the bleeding bothers me it wont be a pain to return it. Can anyone share their experience with any particular...
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    Soundcard questions

    OK so I am thinking about upgrading from onboard sound. My computer is used for mild gaming (CS:S and I occasionally play other games on a rotating basis like NFS: Most Wanted) and music listening. What's my best bet: 1. Chaintech AV-710 2. M-Audio's 5.1 Card 3. Something from Creative...
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    Best Buy Verbatim 50pk DVD+R 16x

    DVD-R DVD+R Available in store I think as well, I saw them in the flyer today. Seems warm at least to me. Edit for stupidity on # of DVDs
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    Best heatsink for A64 that uses stock mobo backplate etc.

    Title says it all. What is the best heatsink for a socket 754 Athlon 64 that uses the stock backplate etc. that comes with the motherboard. I am trying to find a heatsink that would improve cooling yet be quick and easy to throw on ie I wont have to remove the motherboard to swap the backplate...
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    25-pack Verbatim 16x DVD+R @ Bestbuy $9.99

    Verbatim 25-Pack 16x DVD+R Disc Spindle Not a huge deal but not too bad IMO.
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    Stock AMD heatsink fan replaceable?

    OK a few months ago I purchased a retail (socket 754) Athlon64 3000+. The noise of the fan hadnt bothered me until recently. Its starting to sound like crickets almost and I dont think dust build up is the issue I think its just on its way out or something. I was wondering if it was possible to...
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    What the heck does this sentence mean?

    Ok so I am editing this paper, it's due tomorrow and the rest of my group is asleep. I have come upon the following sentence and I wondering if anyone can offer me some different interpretations of what it means. I have my own but am looking for others just in case. "Using a widely public...
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    Anyone else writing a paper for class tonight?

    Just wanted to see if I was the only one up still working on a paper tonight. A Business Law paper to be precise. Actually, I am editing the paper that my group and I just finished. It's due later today. Man this sux I hate editing other peoples writing!
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    Seagate 7200.7 SATA

    I just built a new computer with a 80gb Seagate 7200.7 SATA hdd. My previous computer had a 7200.7 IDE drive which was very quiet. This new SATA drive is quiet so long as it isnt reading/writing, but as soon as I do anything that relies heavily on the hdd, like say run a virus scan with Norton...
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    Cooling/Temp Question

    OK so earlier this week I put together my new computer. Components are: ABIT KV8Pro, Athlon64 3000+ s754, Zalman CNPS7000b, Tagan TG480-U01 480watt Powersupply. I started it up and formatted and all that business. I put the motherboard monitoring software in, and start to check temps etc. Well...
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    Partitioning Question

    I just set up a new computer and I didnt really put much thought into partitioning the HDD until now. I have already installed Windows XP Pro and a few other apps. Is there anyway I can partition the drive without reformatting? I have access to a copy of Partition Magic and I looked into doing...
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    What's causing my comp to blue screen?

    OK, so today I turn my computer on (the one in my sig) and I sign into aim and go to class. I come back from class, fire up IE and it blue screens. OK great, I understand my computer is a piece of crap :| so I restart and try again. Blue screen again. So at this point I restart yet again and go...
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    Soltek or ABIT

    I have locked in pretty much everything I want for my new budget comp except for the motherboard. Help me decide which motherboard I should get: SOLTEK SL-K8AN2E-GR or ABIT KV8 Pro I was dead set on the ABIT until I started to read about some temp reporting issues that it has. The...
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    Spec check for computer I am about to build

    I am building a budget gaming computer which I would also like to be able to do some mild OCing to. I plan to order the stuff within the next week so any advice or suggestions are greatly appreciated. This is what i plan to get: Motherboard: ABIT KV8 Pro I heard this is one of the better...
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    Whats my best bet for a budget board?

    Can anyone give me some suggestions for the best budget motherboard that would suit my needs? I intend to get a socket 754 A64 3000+ and I want to be able to do some mild overclocking. I dont play a ton of games but I would describe the computer I am trying to build as a budget gaming system. I...
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    Anyone ever heard of this term?

    OK recently someone I know used the term "grundle" and was surprised that I had never heard it before. Anyone hear this term used frequently? I guess I dont understand where the heck it came from, it doesnt appear to be a real word. What are its origins?
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    2x512meg or 1x1gb?

    OK so I am pretty certain that the motherboard in the summary is the one I am going to pick up for my new budget system. My question concerns the fact that it only has 2 DIMM slots. I eventually want 1GB of RAM at least, but I really wanted to get 512 now and then 512 later when I have some more...
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    How do heatpipes work?

    Kind of a dumb/pointless question, but I was wondering exactly how do heatpipes work? Is the only agent used to transfer heat air, or is there some other material within the pipes that assists in the heat transfer? I have been looking into getting an xp-90 for my new system and this question...
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    xp-90 w/fan retail @ svc

    SVC has the Thermalright XP-90 (scroll down a tad) cooler with a 92mm fan in retail package for $34.99. Unfortunately I just signed up for their newsletter so I dont have the coupon code as of yet. Maybe someone else could provide it. Not an outstanding deal, but a deal none the less I think ;)
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    Decent RAM to OC with?

    Is it too much to ask to be able to find 512megs of RAM that will overclock fairly well (nothing crazy) for around $85 shipped? It will be going into a system with an ABIT KV8Pro and Athlon64 3000+. Also, what should I be looking for with RAM as far as specs that will make it more apt to OC well...
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    PSU Question

    Well, I read the "purchasing guide" and I am still slightly confused since I am new to building computers. I have narrowed my search down to the following PSUs since according to the psu wattage calculator they provide enough power and also fit my budget: Enermax Noisetaker 420W, Enermax...
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    Any disadvantages of only having two DIMM slots?

    I am currently trying to select a motherboad for a budget/value gaming rig that I intend to build within the next few weeks. So far I have looked at a ton of different boards and have gotten a few recommendations for the ABIT KV8 Pro and the Chaintech VNF3-250. Should the ABIT only having 2 DIMM...
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    Anybody have any experience with this board?

    I am looking into building a new computer that could best be described as a value/budget gaming rig. This board was recommended on Sharky Extreme in their guide for a budget gaming computer. I was curious if anyone had some hands on experience with it and if so could you give me your opinion on...
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    Noob seeking advice

    I am completely new to building computers, and fairly new to the forum. I am trying to build a comp on a pretty tight budget but have decided that I want an Athlon64 3000+ or 3200+. I am seeking advice on what motherboard to get that will allow me to overclock either of those chips a fair amount...