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    Difference between Buffered and Registered ram?

    Whats the difference between Buffered and Registered ram?
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    What's a good temp for my CPU/System?

    Uhhh... might as well just stick my pc in the fridge. Thanks for the advice though.
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    What's a good temp for my CPU/System?

    Hey guys, I just built my first comp (woohoo)! It has been running fine for the last couple of days. Here is my system: AMD 64 3000+ CPU (Retail Heatsink/Fan) MSI Mobo K8M Neo-V (with onboard video/audio) 512 Ram (Corsair - pc3200) Sony DVD RW Drive Seagate 160 Gig ATA HD PSU 420...
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    What's a normal CPU/System temp for AMD 64 3000+?

    Hey guys, I just built my first comp (woohoo)! It has been running fine for the last couple of days. Here is my system: AMD 64 3000+ CPU (Retail Heatsink/Fan) MSI Mobo K8M Neo-V (with onboard video/audio) 512 Ram (Corsair - pc3200) Sony DVD RW Drive Seagate 160 Gig ATA HD PSU 420 Watt...
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    installing mobo to case - need help

    hey, that pc builder's guide is really useful. Thanks!
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    installing mobo to case - need help

    Got a case (with no manual). I remember reading that when you screw in the mobo, you have to make sure it isn't touching the metal case. Do I have to screw in the copper like screws in first to the case? Then do I fasten the motherboard on top of those screws? Can somebody please shed light...
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    Installing AMD64 Retail - need assistance

    After looking at the bottom of the heatsink, there appears to be a grayish square, which I believe should be the compound.
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    Installing AMD64 Retail - need assistance

    yeah... there is a gray square. I guess this should work.
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    Installing AMD64 Retail - need assistance

    No pads or compounds were provided... I thought retail provides all that is needed for the installation.
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    Installing AMD64 Retail - need assistance

    Im in the process of installing a AMD64 Athlon 3000 (754 socket) onto my mobo. Since it is RETAIL, it came with a heatsink and fan. On the amd website they showed processors with rubber pads that the heatsink rests on, and they showed some heatsinks that have a different clip that latches to...
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    Ok guys, what the heck is this chipset nonsense?

    Here are two different chipsets I saw on mobos... what are they and is one better than the other? Chipset: NVIDIA nForce3 250 Chipset: VIA K8M800 + VIA VT8237
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    Any problems with ATI 9600 All-in-wonder?

    What is DVI used for anyway?
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    Any problems with ATI 9600 All-in-wonder?

    This video card seems like it has all i want (multimedia stuff, video editing, tv tuner, etc)... ATI AIW RADEON 9600 Video Card, 128MB DDR, 128-bit, CATV/Video Out/Video In, 8X AGP, Model "ALL-IN-WONDER 9600" w/ REMOTE -RETAIL Read some posts on newegg that I would need to have another...
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    How are MSI Mobos?

    How are MSI Mobos? I want a 754 socket with onboard video such as the following: MSI "K8M Neo-V" K8M800 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Athlon64 CPU, Retail Is this any good?
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    Anyone got this mobo? Is it any good?

    If anyone has experience with the following mobo - let me know what you think... (I need 754 socket with onboard video and this has it). If it sucks, let me know specifically why. MSI "K8M Neo-V" K8M800 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Athlon64 CPU, Retail
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    Whats a good hard drive?

    hey guys, whats good and fast(see below)? Do brands really make a diff? How's seagate hds? Maxtor Ultra 120.0GB Internal Serial ATA Hard Drive IDE Controller Speed Serial ATA/150 Rotation Speed 7200 rpm Data Transfer Rate to/from Interface 150MB/sec. Average Seek Time 9.3 ms...
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    First time building pc - need info please

    Ok, I think I get the idea... basically I'm getting the following for the build: ASUS "K8N" NVIDIA nForce3 Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 754 CPU -RETAIL AMD Athlon 64 3000+, 512KB L2 Cache 64-bit Processor - Retail Corsair Value Select Memory 184 Pin 1GB DDR PC-3200, Model VS1GB400C3...
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    First time building pc - need info please

    One last question: Will the following video card be compatible with the motherboard (listed below): Rosewill ATI RADEON 9600XT Video Card, 128MB DDR, 128-Bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP, Model "RW96XT-128D" -RETAIL Specifications: Chipset/Core Speed: ATI RADEON 9600XT/500MHz...
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    First time building pc - need info please

    what's socket A?
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    First time building pc - need info please

    Are you sure the second mobo you listed (see below) has onboard video? NewEgg dosn't say so.... ASUS "K8V SE Deluxe" K8T800 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket 754 CPU -RETAIL Model# K8V SE DELUXE Item # N82E16813131490 Specifications: Supported CPU: Socket 754 for AMD Athlon 64...
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    First time building pc - need info on mobo's video capability

    Basically, I'm not gaming really. I would use it for more multimedia stuff (watching dvds, editing video maybe). I just need to connect my monitor for now. I saw this mobo... can you please let me know if this has video capability: ASUS "K8V SE Deluxe" K8T800 Chipset Motherboard for AMD...
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    First time building pc - need info please

    Not gaming actually. I just need to connect my monitor (and i'll view dvds occasionally). Do I really need a video card?
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    First time building pc - need info please

    I want to know if this motherboard has a built-in video card for my monitor. (ie. I will not need a video card). ASUS "K8N" NVIDIA nForce3 Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 754 CPU -RETAIL Specifications: Supported CPU: AMD Athlon 64 / Sempron Processor Chipset: NVIDIA nForce3 250...
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    First time building pc - need info on mobo's video capability

    I want to know if this motherboard has a built-in video card for my monitor. (ie. I will not need a video card). ASUS "K8N" NVIDIA nForce3 Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 754 CPU -RETAIL Specifications: Supported CPU: AMD Athlon 64 / Sempron Processor Chipset: NVIDIA nForce3 250...
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    First time building computer - will these parts work together?

    So what is the difference between PC2700 and PC3200 (other than it being a larger number, obviously must be better)? Also, why would you suggest NEC DVD burner, anything wrong with the sony?
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    First time building computer - will these parts work together?

    Im planning on building a pc, heard AMDs are good and cheap. Can some one confirm that this motherboard, CPU, RAM, Hard Drive, DVD Rom Drive combo will work together: ASUS "K8N" NVIDIA nForce3 Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 754 CPU -RETAIL AMD Athlon 64 3000+, 512KB L2 Cache 64-bit...