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    Can i use my old 520W PSU wiht new i5 build?

    I have an old OCZ ModStream 520W ATX / BTX PSU. Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104155 I picked up an I5 750 with a EVGA P55 FTW motherboard. Will I be able to uee this powersupply in my new build? I noticed that this baord allows multiple connections from the PSU...
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    Time for New Lappy

    OK, so I am going to be buying a new lappy sometime between now and mid July. I am starting an executive MBA and they require that I have a laptop running the following: Windows XP Professional Microsoft Office 2003 Professional > 2 ghz processor > 1 gb ram DVDROM > 64 mb video ram...
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    Will this work?

    Can I install software onto an external HDD and then use it on multiple pcs? For example, code I install photoshop or World of Warcraft on a USB external drive and then use it on any pc with a USB connection. THis would be sweet for when I am traveling and want to bring my more intensive apps...
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    Home Backup help

    SO I am currently using a single 160 GB hard drive for everything OS, Games, Storage, etc... I don't have a ton of things to backup, but would hate to lose my photos, music, personal files. What is a simple option for a home backup. I was thinking about a RAID since HD are cheap these...
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    MB upgrades and Vista

    SO i am currently running a socket 939 system, which should last me a little while. I have a free copy o fVista I would like to install (thanks to the hot deals forum). Should I wait until after my next MB upgrade to install Vista? Is the installation really tied to your processor and MB, or can...
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    XP now, XP + Vista Dualboot, then just VISTA

    I have XP installed currently on a single HDD1. I have Vista Business. I want to in stall a 2nd HDD2 and install Vista there and have a dual boot system for a while. Can I then copy "my Docs" from HDD1 to HDD2 and get rid of XP (best way to do this? Format HDD1?) and reclaim the space on...
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    X1950PRO 256 vs 512 MB

    Is there a big difference between these in performance, heat, noise? X1950PRO 256 MB X1950PRO 512 MB http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi...ubmit=ENE&Description=X1950PRO&Ntk=all It seems you can get both for about the same price. Is there somehting better for $200?
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    Enough video card

    I was thinking of buying a VX2025WM but am wondering if my x800 GTO2 enough video card to power this in the proper resolution. I play some games, mainly WarCraft 3 TFT. I don't play many FPS style games. Will I need to upgrade my video card now or can I wait a bit?
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    Replacing chipset fan - ASUS SLI

    I just received a reengineered fan for the chipset on my ASUS A8N SLI Deluxe. I was wondering if anyone has replaced theirs witht he replacement one from ASUS and can offer some pointers. What do I need to use to remove the old thermal compund? Anything else I need to make sure I do so things...
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    ASUS A8N-SLI Random Beeps

    My ASUS A8N-SLI beeps periodically and I can't quite figure out why. I do not believe it is overheating. Temps look fine in Asus Probe and through Silverstone temp probes. Is their a way I can look up why its beeping? If not, what other things might be causing it to beep? Could it be case...
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    New Rig HD Question

    I just setup a new rig. I have installed WinXP SP2 Slipstreamed onto my new SATA drive. I now want to add in the IDE drives from my old PC as data drives on my new one. One of these was the boot drive on my old PC. What will I need to do so that these show up properly in my new system and that...
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    Quick question: standoffs/washers

    I have a silverstone Tj05. It came with brass standoofs, screws and what looks like red paper washers. Do I use these washers? Do they go on top of the MB to separate the screws from the board? Thanks in advance, rc
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    ASUS A8N-SLI Question

    I have an ASUS A8N-SLI on the way. Will a PCI video card work until I decide which PCI-e card/s to get? Any thoughts and/or suggestions would be much appreciated.
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    First time build - check over please

    SILVERSTONE TEMJIN SERIES Black ATX Mid Tower Case, Model "SST-TJ05-BT" -RETAIL ASUS "A8N-SLI Deluxe" nForce4 SLI Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 939 CPU -RETAIL AMD Athlon 64 3200+, 512KB L2 Cache, Socket 939, 90nm 64-bit Processor - Retail Thermalright "XP-120" OCZ ModStream 520W...
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    Silverstone TJ05

    LINK TO CASE So I am guessing the front one should be in and the back one out, but what about the two 120s on the side? Should they both be in? Both out? One of each? Should I even bother putting in the fans there? I think there is also a spot for a fan under the hard drive cage which way...
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    Gigabyte GA-K8NF-9 Available at New Egg

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    Yet another case comparison....

    So I really like the looks of the wavemaster, but am concerned about the cooling/noise. The silverstone has a 120mm fan vs the 80mm ones in the wavemaster. Has anybody built a system with either of these? I would love to hear your comments. Here are links to both cases: Silverstone TJ05...
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    SilverStone SST-TJ05B or CoolerMaster Wavemaster (Black)

    I am trying to weigh the pros/cons of these two cases: SilverStone SST-TJ05B LINK CoolerMaster Wavemaster (Black) LINK Any of you build systems with either of these two lately. I would appreciate your thoughts and insight. THANKS in advance!!!
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    Can I raid two different brand IDE HDs?

    Can I setup a raid configuration using a 160 GB maxtor and a 160 GB seagate? Would I gain anything by doing this? What would be the down side? The reason I ask is that I have a maxtor 160 GB drive and have seen some good deals on the Seagates and was thinking that even though I don't need more...
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    Is stock cooling ok?

    I am about to start my first build. I am probably going with a Coolermaster Wavemaster Case . Will the inlcuded fans be enough? The description shows 3 X 80mm fans. What should I change out or add? I will probably only due some slight OCing. Also what are recommendations for heatsink on the...
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    First Build

    Case: Cooler Master Wave Master (Black) or Silverstone SST-TJ05 (cant decide) CPU:AMD Athlon 64 3500+ MOBO:MSI "K8N Neo2 Platinum" Socket 939 RAM: Corsair Value Select 184 Pin 1 GB (2X512MB) DDR DVD: Sony Double Layer DVD Recorder DRU700A HD: 2XFrom my old computer PSU: Antec 480W...