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    Sapphire X800xl lacks molex

    I'm building a PC using MSI NForce4 Ultra MB (non-SLI) which uses the 24 pin power connector. My PSU is an Antec truepower 430 which is a 20 pin. I've read that this works okay but that the last 4 pins that are for PCI Express won't be powered. So if the video card lacks a molex and the PSU...
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    Mistake sorry

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    Audigy 2 ZS pinout

    I have an antec p160 case with an audio out on the front. Can I plug it directly into my Audigy2ZS? If so, can someone point me toward a pinout as the users manual is no help. Can't find anything on the website either. Thanks!
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    Windows 98 on nforce 4

    I bought an MSI nforce4 MB and I want to install Win XP on it. The problem is, it's an upgrade from Win 98. I would have to install Win 98 first. Not sure if this is a problem but since things like SATA are not even supported on Win 98, as far as I know, I figure there are going to be many...
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    Future of PCI express

    In the process of building a new PC and I can't seem to decide on which video card to pick and here's why. Current video cards are all based on AGP designs and only transfer data one way at a time. I figure there will will be video cards coming out in the next year that can take advantage of...
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    Difference between NF4 SLI motherboards

    I noticed the the Gigabyte has Dual Power System and MSI has VPower. Both appear to improve the stability of power coming into the board. The Asus doesn't seem to have anything. Does anyone know if this is a big deal or not. Would a good PSU do the same thing? Is it more important if your using SLI?
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    AMD 3200, 939, 90 nm

    Besides the one having a stock hsf and a longer warranty is there any difference in the CPU themselves. Do the OEMs tend to be of poorer quality?
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    Best Price for a Radeon X800XL PCIE

    I've read a couple of articles about this card and they say how well it compares to the 6800GT for around $300. I can't find it anywhere near that price. Am I looking in the wrong place?