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    Computer is failing Prime95 torture test even when not overclocked!!!

    I've had my new system for about a week now and began overclocking right after I built it (3000 Winchester with 1 gig of Corsair value RAM). I worked my way up to 235x9 with DDR333 memory setting and thats the only settings I changed. System seemed to be stable but heard about this Prime95...
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    Difference between 1T and 2T settings and how is it changed???

    I have a A64 3000 with Asus A8V mobo with Corsair value RAM. The ONLY things I've changed right now are: 245 FSB (or whatever its called on these A64) DDR333 RAM setting (5:6 I believe) I've been reading about 1T and 2T settings when it comes to overclocking. Also read about the HTT...
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    Need settings to overclock my Athlon 3000 with Asus A8V???

    Just got done building my new computer and installing everything and its seems to be stable. I have an Athlon 64 3000 winchester with Asus A8V mobo. I would like to do some overlclocking but don't know what settings to start with. Can anyone tell me what settings to change and which speed to...
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    Recommendation on a good book about space in general???

    The older I've got, the more intersted I've become in the universe. I was wondering if anyone had a good recommendation on a book that talks a little about everything but isn't super geek technical.
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    Anyone else have an Antec Peformance Series II SOHO ATX File Server case???

    Found this deal at CompuUSA: http://www.compusa.com/product...code=297029&pfp=BROWSE I was going to get it through newegg but they didn't have the rebate. I also ordered a new mouse, fan, and thermal paste through CompUSA and got over $150 so I got free shipping which helped a lot too. Just...
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    Does anyone know if there is a major difference between the Samsung 710N and 712N monitors???

    I was leaning toward the 710T since its DVI for $420 through newegg.com I was on CompUSA and you can get a 712N for $280 and newegg has the 710N for $295 (which are both not DVI). I'm starting to wonder if its worth spending $150 for DVI and I would be better off with the 712N.
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    Capacitor looking things near CPU have corrosion on top of them!!!!!

    I built my current system in summer of 2001 (Athlon XP 1600+ and Epox board). I used to keep track of CPU temps but didn't after awhile. Lately I've noticed that it has been running hotter and it alarmed out on my one time playing America's Army. I installed Mobo monitor and let it run all day...
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    Decided on parts for new computer....would do you all think???????

    After researching things out here and there for the last few days I think I've finally made my decision on the main components of my new computer. Here they are: From Monarch Computer Systems: Asus A8V Deluxe AMD Athlon 64 3000+ 90nm (939) with Thermaltake A1838 heatsink/fan Corsair DDR400...
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    Which RAM for overclocking Athlon 3000???????????

    Decided on Asus A8V with Athlon 3000 and I would like to overclock. I need to know if the value line RAM like these: http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=20-145-026&depa=1 or http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=20-146-299&DEPA=0 would work. Would I need something a little more expensive or...
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    Selecting mobo bundle compents on Monarch and need help with RAM and CPU fan........

    I decided to order my mobo/cpu compo through Monarch Computer. I'm getting an Asus A8V Deluxe and Athlon 3000+ Winchester. I have the choice of 5 different CPU heatsinks/fan. I do plan to overclock a little so I do want the one that will cool the best but don't know which one that is (my guess...
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    $250 to spend on a AGP video card......any recommendations???

    I'm in the process of building a new computer. So far I'm pretty set on an Asus A8V with Athlon 3000+. This board doesn't have PCI express so I need an AGP card. I want to be able to play Doom 3 and HL3 well at least at 1024x768. I also need a card with DVI output. Thanks!
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    Are DVI LCD monitors much better than analog LCD monitors???

    Thinking about upgrading to a new LCD (with my new computer) and was wondering if its worth paying for a DVI LCD over the regular analog. My new video card will have DVI so I could get a DVI monitor but don't know much about them. Was looking at this 17" LCD Samsung but its not DVI...
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    Is it worth $44 to get the Athlon 64 3200+ winchester over the 3000+???

    I know I want a 939 Winchester core Athlon 64 which pretty much narrows it down to these two (the 3500+ is over my budget and from I understand, there isn't a 3400 Winchester?). I would like to overclock a little with an Asus A8V mobo. Which CPU would be better? Can one overclock more stable...
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    Is the MSI "K8N Neo2 Platinum" the board to get for AMD 64 overclocking???

    Been reading more and more about this board and overclocking and wanted to know if this was the board to get if I plan to do some overclocking.
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    NEED HELP: Building new computer and don't know what to get!!!

    First off let me say I'm new here and I'm hoping I can get some of my questions answered. My current PC I built myself in summer of 2002. Decided the other day its time to upgrade to something new. I'm a gamer but not 'hardcore' so I need something that will play Doom 3 but doesn't have to be...