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    choosing between 2 monitors...viewsonic vx2025 or dell 2007ultrasharp

    need opinions on which is a better monitor... my samsung 713n just died on me at 1280x1024 resolution (strange that other resolution works)...and i'm considering buying either one of the above to replace. appreciate opinions or other recomendations.
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    LCD Monitor blank screen after restart - help

    I notice that when once xp restart (after updating windows etc), my monitor screen goes blank. But when i power down and remove the plug from the power socket and boot up again, my monitor is ok. This can be repeated. XP restart will give blank screen while start-up from cold, everything is ok...
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    Backup advise

    Hi! I'm in great need to find a better way to backup my data. Need all you expertise. I'm using a Athlon64 3000+ on a Asus A8N-SLI mobo. I've the following: 1. Western Digital 120GB HDD SATA in 2 partition. One for OS and program files and the other just data. 2. I've a Coolmaster external...
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    Memory timing...i'm confused...

    I've a A8N-SLI (non-D) with Athlon64 3000+ using 4x512MB of Corsair VS DDR400 RAM. I'm using BIOS v1014.. In the BIOS, I've set to 266Mhz and Multiplier at 4X (this is not HTT since its found elsewhere). What does this means? When i set to higher or lower, system does not boot up... Also...
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    newbie question: how do i update chipset driver?

    hi! I've went to Asus website and the latest BIOS is v1014 but i've to update chipset driver to v6.65. After i've download the file its a RAR file. I know how to update BIOS but how do i update chipset driver? another question, can i update BIOS to v1014 from v1008? or must i go from v1008 to...
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    i got 2 core speed reading from RivaTuner

    Hi! When i run RivaTuner on my PX6600GT, it display 2 core speed... Standard 2D: 300Mhz Performance 3D : 500Mhz What's going on?
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    Video card setup for games

    Hi! Just rig myself a Athlon64 3000+ Asus A8N-SLI Winfast PX6600GT 1G RAM I'm trying to play the game Close Combat and in the game setup there's that AA stuff and other settings which i do not understand. Where can i find resources to understand those terms? Or anyone care to explain...
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    Dual Channel RAM failed PCMark05

    I've a question, whenever i run PCMark05, my rig hangs during Memory Write whenever i've 2x 512MB Corsair VS (running on dual channel) but 1x 512MB Corsair VS (tested both individually) is ok. Memory read is ok for all test.... strange.. My rig: Athlon64 3000+ (265x9=2385MHz, 1.6v) Asus...
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    my first oc experience

    Hi! This is my first experience in building a PC and OC it... Athlon64 3000+ venice (265Mhzx9=2.354GHz at 1.58v, 50degC at 100% load) Asus A8n-SLI (HT at 3X) Thermalright XP-90 with Themaltake smartfan Corsair VS 512MB x2 Winfast PX6600GT Enermax 460W PSU Thermaltake Shark casing I...
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    Asus A8N Mobo

    I was thinking of the MSI Neo4 mobo but there's some complain in a few forum so i've decided to go for the Asus A8N mobo... for my Athlon64 3000+ venice, winfast 6600GT, 1GB DDR RAM I'm deciding either the A8N-SLI or the A8N-E. Over here its the same price... which one should i get? Opinions...
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    NF4 Ultra mobo... which one?

    i initially wanted MSI Neo2 Plat for the AMD64 3000+ for a new rig. After waiting for the venice cpu, the mobo price has drop and i think i can afford the NF4 mobo. So, I plan to get the following: AMD64 3000+ NF4 mobo Leadtek 6600GT PCI-e Kingston DDR400 PC3200 512MB x 2 Maxtor Sata...
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    NF4 board

    i initially wanted MSI Neo2 Plat for the AMD64 3000+ for a new rig. After waiting for the venice cpu, the mobo price has drop and i think i can afford the NF4 mobo. So, I plan to get the following: AMD64 3000+ NF4 mobo Leadtek 6600GT PCI-e Kingston DDR400 PC3200 512MB x 2 Maxtor Sata...
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    How to recognize the Venice from the Winnie

    Hi! I'm a newbie waiting to build a new PC on Venice but how do i know which is which? thanks.
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    HS fan for XP-90

    could someone give opinion on the thermaltake smart fan? over here in malaysia we do not have panaflo fan.... i plan to install it with the XP-90 on the AMD Athlon64 3000+ and MSI Neo2 socket 939 mobo is the TT fan quiet?
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    CPU Fan

    My rig: AMD Athlon 64 3000+ MSI Neo2 Plat socket 939 MSI 6600GT video card Enermax 460W Kingston DDR400 512MB x 2 Need opinion which cooling fan can fit into the MSI Mobo? 1. Thermaltake Venus 12? 2. Zalman CNP 7700 or 7000? 3. Other opinion..
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    Enermax 460W or Antec True80W

    i've shorlisted 2 PSU that is available here. 1. Enermax ATX12V v1.3 EG465 460W. The +5V, +3.3V and +12V rail is rated max 35A. 2. Antec True480 480W. The +5V is rate max 38A, +3.3V is 30A and the +12V rail is rated max 28A. I think both has dual fan. Which is the better? Opinion pls...
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    PSU and Cooling - opinion pls

    Hi! I'm a complete newb, as some would know by my posting, ok here's my plan: AMD Athlon64 3200+ MSI Neo2 Platinum, socket 939 Nvidia GeForce 6600GT, AGP Mastor 80G SATA Corsair PC3200 DDR, 512MB x 2units I'm thinking of buying the Cooler Master Centurion 5, it comes with a 350W PSU...
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    Socket 939 vs 754

    I'm thinking of upgrading my PC. i was toying with AMD Athlon64 3200+ with MSI Neo2 Platinum for sometime but from the forum there's opinion that just stick with socket 754. What's the major difference between the two? should i just upgrade to socket 754 or to 939 immediately, really need...
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    Gigabyte NF3 mobo

    Dear friends, I'm a complete newb that want to build a system, propose system: 1. AMD Athlon64 3200+ 2. Gigabyte K8NS-939 Nforce3 Ultra 3. Corsair PC3200 DDR400 RAM, 512MByte - 2 unit 4. Maxtor SATA 120GB HDD 5. Nvidia GeForce 6600GT AGPX8 Video card is the mobo ok? or...
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    Suggestion for PSU

    Dear friends, I need help. This is the first time that i'll build my own PC. Do give suggestion. My propose system: 1. AMD Athlon64 3200+ 2. Gigabyte K8NS-939 Nforce3 Ultra 3. Corsair PC3200 DDR400 RAM, 512MByte - 2 unit 4. Maxtor SATA 120GB HDD 5. Nvidia GeForce 6600GT AGPX8...
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    Which road map? Intel or AMD 64

    Hi! I'm new here but i seriously need some advise. I'm going to completely buy a new system. Generally i want to use it for post editing of pictures using Photoshop cause i'm a part-time photographer. I'm considering either Intel P4 3.0Ghz (915P chipset) or AMD Athlon64 3200+ (socket 939)...