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    External SATA drive on ASUS A8V Deluxe mobo

    I've got an ASUS A8V Deluxe Socket 939 motherboard that has 2 internal connectors for SATA and seemingly primarily for Raid purposes. I'm only using the IDEs for my drives but I'm interested in getting an external SATA drive because of the 3gb/s speed compared to the 480mb/s speed. Should I be...
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    Upgrading from AMD 3200+ to X2 4200

    I've got an AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor in my ASUS A8V Deluxe mobo. I just bought a retail X2 4200 processor and I want to swap them out. From what I understand it won't take a OS reinstall but what do I need to do to be sure it recognizes it / runs properly? Thanks in advance, Rob
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    Need help upgrading AMD processor. Few questions.

    I am looking to upgrade my processor on my computer and have never done it before. I built my first machine from scratch just shy of 2 years ago and I haven't tampered with it since. I've got the following running currently: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ (Venice) Skt 939 processor ASUS A8V Deluxe...
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    USB 2.0 speed is way off on my computer

    I've got a computer I built about 8 months ago, my first. AMD Athlon 64 3200+ 2.00 Ghz Asus A8V Deluxe socket 939 WinXP Professional SP2 1 Gb dual channel Geil memory Up until recently I've only connected periferals to the USB ports (mouse, scanner, occasionally memory stick and SD card...
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    My computer is occasionally locking up.....

    I just finished my first build about 6 weeks ago. AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Skt 939 Asus AV8-Deluxe VIA K8T800Pro Geil Ultra (2x512mb) DDR-PD3200 400MHz OCZ Modstream 450w modular PS Windows XP Pro SP2 Performed Prime95 for around 20 hours with no problems. Well in the last month it's...
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    BLACK SCREEN OF DEATH - Problem with relatively new build.

    I just finished my first build about 6 weeks ago. AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Skt 939 Asus AV8-Deluxe VIA K8T800Pro Geil Ultra (2x512mb) DDR-PD3200 400MHz OCZ Modstream 450w modular PS Windows XP Pro SP2 Performed Prime95 for around 20 hours with no problems. Well in the last month it's...
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    Home network problem

    I just finished building my first pc. I have an existing PC that has the Cable Modem and Wireless router connected to it. I've got a laptop that accesses the internet thru it. Well I connected my new PC to the router along with the old desktop. I can access the internet with no problem on...
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    Why won't my keyboard work during boot

    I've got a Microsoft (corded) multimedia keyboard, brand new. During a new system build It won't let me use the F8 key to Agree to Microsoft licensing. I need to grab an old keyboard to plug in for a moment so I can "Agree". Also when I am in changing the BIOS any time I need to use a...
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    Recommendations on new build install

    My first custom build. I have an ASUS KV8 Deluxe board and it came with full instructions and CD. I also have WinXP Pro XP2. Do I just boot off of the Windows cd and just install the OS.........or Do I follow directions in the ASUS directions and build a boot floppy and install BIOS as...
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    Need some home network security help.

    Hello everyone, new to this forum, it's been a great resource in specing out my new computer. I just finished ordering all of the parts for my new computer. My previous computer is directly connected to my wireless router which is connected to my cable modem. Right now I've only got virus...
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    Wavemaster and OCZ Modstream compatability

    I'm looking at getting a Cooler Master Wavemaster case and I am also interested in the OCZ Modstream 450. The Wavemaster has a PSU cage and I was wondering if anyone knows if it is compatible with the modular style of the OCZ modstream. I guess if anyone is using the ULTRA X_Connect they...
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    Help me decide on mobo and memory for AMD 64 (939)

    I'm building my first computer and I've decided on the processor. I'm getting the AMD Athlon 64 (Socket 939) Winchester core 3200+ (retail) - $205. I need an AGP slot for my graphics so that rules out PCIe slots and I don't want the SLI cards. I also need both SATA and IDE hard drive...
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    Building my first PC 12/07/2004

    Hi, I've done some browsing / searching of this forum category to get the format down but forgive any newbie mistakes. I'm building my first PC and I have been doing research ad nauseum, I could spend a year doing research but I decided to just take the plunge. First of all I've got...