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    PC 133 Ram for Mom

    I just found out my mother's Dell 900mhz has only 128M ram. She runs Windows ME and the computer is about 4 years old. It is all she needs for her infrequent use surfing the internet, email, and some light word processing. . It seems to me that she would get a good speed bump if I add...
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    Home Network Help Please through Router

    I have 2 computers running xp pro. I want to access files on target computer A from computer B. They are both on a router (D-Link DI 604). Both can access the Internet. I can ping target A from B. Here is what I did: 1.. Named each computer, put on a workgroup with the same name...
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    Moving to New Computer

    My new rig is up and running and I need to transfer from my old computer (1) data; (2) games; and (3) bookmarks. What is the best way to do it? I only want to move some things so I can't just clone the old hard drive. My data is all in a data folder. I was thinking of just emailing to...
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    Help with Fortron Blue Storm

    How does the Fortron Blue Storm psu work with the CoolerMaster Stacker case? The psu appears to have its fan on the top and the case has no outlet at the top but rather it seems to be designed for a psu with a fan at the rear. What am I missing here? How to psus with top-mounted fans work...
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    Request for Tips on New Build

    In addition to the customary putting all the parts together, installing the os, drivers & firewall & antivirus, etc., what other things should I do to set up my new the computer build? For example, I will use a Raptor 74 as my main hd. I will put the os and my programs and my data on it...
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    New Build - What Else do I Need

    I just ordered the following this past week: Coolermaster Stacker (Black) A64 3500+ Retail MSI K8N NEO4 Platinum 1G Corsair Value Ram DDR400 PowerColor X800XL WD 74G Raptor Fortron 500W Blue Storm Seagate 120 G 7200.8 SATA w/NCQ NEC 3520A Black Floppy Black I have XP Pro...
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    CM Stacker Overkill

    I am struggling to find a case I like. The CoolerMaster Stacker looks pretty nice, but I wonder if it is overkill for a home system that is likely to have only 2 HDs and 2 optical drives. I know it will be large. The Lian Li PC-60 Plus and the Antec 180 look nice, but I am ready to build...
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    Please Critique My Build

    I am ready to build my next rig. I use it primarily for gaming FPS), Internet, routine word processing/excel/utility programs), so the only strenuous use is the gaming. Here is what I have planned: CPU - Athlon 64 3500+ Winchester $280 MB - MSI K8N Neo 4 Platinum $159 Video - MSI 6800...