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    Question abou Dual Channel RAM abilities

    I am considering purchasing this new OCZ Platinum EB ram, but I want 2 sticks (2GB) in Dual Channel form. I was searching Atacom.com which seems to have the cheapest price. But my question is. I noticed that a single stick is $146, and the dual channel set is $308. I wanted to know if I...
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    Antec TP-II 550W with messy cables!! I'm so angry!!

    Okay today I just recieved my Antec TruePower-II 550W power supply. I am sad to say that right after opening it and losening all the cables, I discovered that they are all tangled and twisted within each other. There is no way of untangling the cables without opening the power supply (which...
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    CompUSA Employees

    Any CompUSA employees on here? What kind of discounts do you get when working there? I am considering to take a job there, and I want to know what kind of discounts I should expect to get?
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    WOW! Testing of Fan Setup in P180

    For the past 45 minutes I have been testing the setup of the rear and top 120mm fans in my P180. I have set it up in two different ways. First, was the normal way, having both the rear and top as exhaust (the way it is intended normally by Antec). But recently I put my hand by the top...
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    Temp sensor not working?

    Any program I try to run that measures temps from my motherboard, cpu, etc. It either crashes or doesn't work or show the info. I tried running MBM5 and it gives me an error saying driver is not found, and I ran SP2004, and it told me the same thing. When I run nVidia system utility, none of...
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    Help deciding on OEM 7800GTX Heatsink or Zalman VF700Cu?

    Okay I just installed my 7800GTX today, along with my new Asus A8N SLI Premium motherboard. I am very happy with the results so far. Now someo of you may know I am pretty much a silent freak, I like to have a nice quiet system. Well all along I was planning that I would have to swap out the...
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    Antec TP-II 550W SLI Ready Power Supply

    For the price and specs of this power supply, I am surprised to see rarely any talk about it. Anyway this PSU can be had for just under $100, and I was considering it for my new SLI setup. Any reason to not go with this power supply? Anyone who has one can put it any input on how you like...
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    Thermalright XP-120 or Scythe Ninja

    I am trying to decide between the two heatsinks. If you guys had to decide which would you choose? I am going to be installing it on a Asus A8N Premium SLI motherboard, and a AMD64 3000+
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    Help Upgrading HD with Norton Ghost

    I am just now copied the data from my Raptor (C) to my Samsung Spinpoint (D) with North Ghost. I wanted to make my Samsung Spinpoint the boot drive because I am taking the Raptor out of my system. But now everytime I try to boot my System without the Raptor, it will not work. I need to have...
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    Download Managers/Accelerators

    Which is the best download manager/accelerator? I am looking to download one, but there are so many, and I just want to see which is the most popular around here. Thanks.
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    74GB Raptor or 250GB Samsung Spinpoint?

    Okay guys right now I own both of these hard drives. The 74GB Western Digital Raptor, and the Samsung SpinPoint 250GB hard drive. The Samsung hard drive is unbelievably quiet, and I was wondering what your opinions would be on replacing the 74GB raptor with another Samsung drive. I know the...
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    Horrible Experience @ TekGems.com

    Okay last week I had went to Tekgems to place an order on some Yate Loon fans, since they had them for the cheapest price. Jab-tech.com had them for a little bit more, so I decided to go with TekGems.com Well I had the worst shopping experience from this store, than I ever had from any other...
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    Antec P180 with WINDOW side panel is Here!!

    Performance PC's is now selling the P180 with a windowed side panel, for those of you wishing to show off your internals. The price is pretty steep though, weighing in at $219... http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/...zenid=e0dbd93d37cb8a1161f57cf48c59efff
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    Pics of my new Antec P180!!

    I am in love with my new P180... I just got it today, and spent half the day transfering all my hardware from my old CM Stacker, into this beauty. This case is the most well built case I have ever owned. The attention to detail Antec has put into this case is EXCELLENT. And its nice and quiet...
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    Is there a such adapter??

    I am looking everywhere to try and find an adapter that can connect a 2 pin fan connector to adapt it to a 3 pin. I am trying to hook up the fan from my 6800 Ultra to my fan controller, because this card is damn loud. Does anyone know if there is such an adapter, and where can I buy one...
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    Monitoring VDimm from Windows?

    Is there a program that I can download that will allow me to monitor Vdimm within Windows? I just purchased an OCZ DDR Booster, and the LED's that are supposed to display the voltage on the booster do not work. I called OCZ and they told me that it is because my power supply (Coolermast Real...
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    Voltage Issues on Neo2 Platinum

    Okay let me start by saying, I know the overclock I have already is good but I have a feeling I can achieve higher, but I am having voltages issue with the board. Okay right now I have an AMD 64 3000+ Winchester. I have been able to hit 2.6Ghz so far stable. Now I hope I get this right the...
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    NEC FE991SB Monitor Problem!!

    Okay my monitor I think is screwed. I have tested it to see if it with two different video cards, then I tried different drivers. I changed refresh rates, resolutions, and it still does the same thing. Only thing I haven't tried yet is swapping out with a different monitor, but in this case I...
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    Asus A8N SLI Power Supply Issues

    I just recently ordered my A8N on Thursday night and it should most likely be here by this Monday or Tuesday. Now I ordered this board before reading about the issues people seem to be having with Dual 12v Rail PSU's. Now I am worried because I have a Coolermaster Real Power 450W PSU and it has...
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    Problems being stable @ stock settings w/ MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum

    okay guys I'm still having a huge problem. For some reason now my system is unstable at OEM settings, nothing overclocked. The system was running more stable overclocked than it was with stock settings. I tried Memtest, I ran it for 9.5 hours without any errors. Then I ran Prime95 and within 5...
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    Huge Problem with Overclocking, NEED HELP!

    Okay I am having a problem right now with overclocking on my MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum. I cannot seem to get passed 230Mhz FSB Stable on my system. My system specs are as follows: AMD 64 3000+ Winchester Zalman 7000B-Cu Heatsink/Fan MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum CM Real Power 450W PQI Turbo PC 3200...
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    Critical! Need Help with A64 and MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum

    Guys I'm having a huge problem right now. I can't seem to Overclock my 3000+ Winchester and my MSI K8N Neo 2 Plat. over 209Mhz FSB. I have tried everything possible I think, and it wont even boot on anything past 209Mhz, at 210 and above it starts in safe mode and tells me to go into BIOS and...
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    Serious Problem!! K8N Neo2 keeps crashing!!

    Okay I just got my new memory today - http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=20-141-148&depa=0] pqi TURBO Series Dual Channel Platinum Kit 184-Pin 1GB(512MB x 2) DDR PC-3200 - Retail[/URL]. Now ever since I put this memory in the computer crashes randomly every few minutes then reboots. I don't...
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    Patriot Dual Channel Kit 1GB DDR PC-3200 w/ XBL Technology

    I am trying to decide on new memory, and I just noticed this PDP memory that I have seen a few people saying is real good. It seems to be exactly the same specs as the OCZ EL 1GB PC3200 Platinum Rev.2 kit. So my question is, would buying this memory give me the same overclocking capabilities...
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    Which is better?!

    I am lookin at both motherboards (Asus A8V Deluxe or MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum), and I am seeing mixed reviews of both motherboards. I am trying to find out which motherboard would be best for my next system. I will be using an AMD 64 3000+ 90nm for CPU. Can someone just give me an idea of...
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    Asus Extreme N6600GT

    Okay I am definitely going to be purchasing two 6600GT's within the next 2 weeks time. I am currently loving everything about the Asus card, but the only downfall is its so expensive compared to the competition. But after reading a review on it from Legion Hardware, I think I am convinced I may...
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    Difference between the 6600GT's

    I am trying to find out if there is any difference between these two cards that makes the price difference on the Chaintech about $25-30 more than the XFX card? Is there some faster clock speed or something on the Chaintech that isn't on the XFX?
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    OMG! NEW OCZ ModStream Power Supply

    The OCZ ModStream power supply family is the quietest, sleekest, most versatile PSU available today! The ModStream comes in 450W/520W configurations with 550W/620W peak loads; they are the ideal solution for PC-users desiring a high-quality mix of power and versatility in their system. LINK...
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    Overclocking question

    Okay I am purchasing parts for my new PC and I would like to overclock my AMD 64 to at least 2.5GHz Now originally I wanted to go with a AMD 64 3000+ (90nm) and some OCZ 3200 Platinum Rev2 1GB kit which is $269 @ newegg. But today I saw in the HOT DEALS forum that Outpost is selling some...
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    Coolermaster Real Power 450

    I am looking for a power supply for my new case. And I am having the hardest time in the world deciding on what is the best option. So far I like the Coolermaster 450 the best because it has a quiet 120mm fan. I am looking for something quiet, so please no one recommend the PC P&C. My...
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    OCZ Powerstream 520w

    Does anyone know if this power supply would fit inside a Coolermaster Praetorian or a Wavemaster case (since both are the same internally)? I am going to purchase this supply, but just want to make sure it will fit because I heard its longer than normal PSU's.
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    Asus A8N SLI-Deluxe

    I was browsing Asus's site, and they have the product info on the motherboard listed on there site. So this means we can definately expect to see this board in stores any day now. The board is beautiful, and I can't wait to get it :) Here's a link...
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    6800GT PCI-E Pricing!!?

    Why the hell are they gonna try to be slick and charge $100 extra for a GT when the only difference is the slot type. These people think they are slick jacking up prices. All I know is that if 6800GT's will be $500 my whole plan to get the nForce 4 SLI boards will be changed, and I'll prolly...
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    Future Proof Power Supply?

    Okay I am debating on what power supply I should get for my next rig. Let me state what kind of components I will be running so this way you guys have an idea of how much power I am going to need. Nforce 4 SLI Motherboard AMD 64 3000+ overclocked to whatever I can get out of it 1GB PC3200...
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    HOT!! Reconditioned Logitech Elite Keyboard for $16.94 Shipped!

    Overstock.com has only a few of these left so you guys better jump on this quick. I just ordered one of these for the hell of it, I didn't even need a keyboard, but for that price I couldn't turn it down. Retail is $39.95. Factory Reconditioned Logitech Elite Keyboard @ Overstock.com for...
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    Problems with Logitech MX1000 and Firefox

    First of all, I just got the MX1000 and I must say this is the best mouse I have ever encountered in my entire life. Before this I was using a wireless Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer, and this thing spanks it in every way. It's so accurate and smooth, and all the extra buttons work really well...
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    ATI SLI is Coming!!

    While ATI Technologies does not currently officially support any technologies that could enable multi-GPU graphics sub-systems on desktops or workstations, a recently released plan from Alienware is likely to provide users of ATI?s RADEON products to use them in pairs to gain additional...
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    Question about the 6600 PCI-E Cards

    I was reading the Article on the main page of Anandtech and according to them two 6600's in SLI opperate faster than a single 6800GT. Now today I was searching GameVE.com and I came accross the 6600 PCI-E cards and noticed that there are two kinds. There is a 256MB version (NON-GT) and...
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    AMD Athlon 64 3000+ (939/.09 micron) on NewEgg for $190!!

    Thats right folks... The new A64 3000+ CPU is already available on Newegg. Damn I can't wait to get this bad boy and overclock the hell out of it. Thanks Anandtech for the review!! Here is the link: http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=19-103-499&depa=0
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    PCI-E 6800 GT??

    I am looking into buying that new A8N-E Motherboard (N-Force4) and since there is no AGP slot, will there be a 6800GT coming out in PCI-E format?? I really want to get this board, but so far it looks like there is no good video card to run with it. What should I be looking into??