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    Need mATX Z170 recommendation using Intel IGP

    Building a new PC with the following parts so far: LianLi V351 Micro ATX case i5-6500 16GB GSkill Ripjaws V Samsung 256GB 850 Pro mATX board??? - budget >$150, need USB 3.1 and m.2 for future upgrades This system will be using the onboard Intel 530 IGP - mainly for surfing, streaming...
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    New build, need some PSU advice...

    I'm building my first new computer since 2005, and am feeling a bit outdated...need some help with how much power I need. New rig's parts are: Silverstone Fortress 2 GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD3R Xeon X5570 - looking to OC to ~3.2 or 3.5 if possible Corsair H50 G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 ASUS 5850...
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    Windows ME start up problems

    HI, Need help badly, tried everything and nothing works. Here's the situation: Windows ME system (Sony) After trying to install Verizon DSL software, system hangs, so was restarted. Now I can't get the system to boot correctly. It boots past the WIndows ME splash screen, but in the...
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    Best Gaming CPU/Video combo?

    I'm about to build a new SN95G gaming system but is having problems deciding which CPU/Videocard combo. THis build will have to last for the next 2 years, so I want the best possible combo; money is not much of an issue but also don't want to waste money. Will be playing WOW, HL2, Doom3...etc...
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    FIXED, pls delete

    Hello all, I did a search and can't find an answer to my problem. I am tryin to install Windows 2000Pro into my SATA drives. I hit F6 when prompt and was able to load drivers from floppy. But here's when things get weird. After I chose my Nvidia Nforce Controller, Windows keeps loading...
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    SYSTEM WON'T STAY ON, need help ASAP please

    Here is my problem: Newly built system keeps turning itself off. I have to unplug and replug the system inorder to turn it on again. After about 2-3mins, systems shuts down again without notice. This is a brand new system with no OS, just put together and trying to install OS...etc...
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    Page/swap file question

    Okay, about to build my new system, but have a question about where to put my page/swap file. My hard drive configuration is as follows: 1- WD Raptor 36GB 1- Hitachi 160GB SATA I will be using the rpator for OS/Program files and the Hitachi for music, video..etc... I understand that having a...
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    Lian Li PC-V1000B experiences?

    So I finally decided to shell the major bucks needed for a good case. I think the Lian Li is it, but from the pictures, I'm worried about dust; due to the holes in the case. I hate dust, am allergic to them and can't stand cleaning them every couple of months. Does anyone have the Lian Li...
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    AMD64 3200+ 754 or 939 with MSI K8N Neo??

    I'm about to upgrade my lowly XP2400+ system to a AMD64 but need some input. I am split between getting a 3200+ socket 754 (clawhammer) with the MSI K8N Neo or wait for the 3200+ socket 939 (newcastle) with the soon to be released MS K8n Neo2. So my question would be is it better to wait for...
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    Do heat spreaders on RAM / Memory help???

    Just as the topic states. I am wondering about this because I am about to build a Shuttle XPC, namely the SB51G. I am currently deciding between Crucial PC2700, or Corsair PC2700 XMS. Now heres the tricky part, the Crucial does not have heat spreaders on the memory, but Corsairs do. Shuttle...
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    Need help with new video card: 9500/9700/ti4200

    Hi all, I need some help in deciding which video card is "right" for my situation. I am about to build a new Shuttle XPC with the following specs: SB51G (Black) P4 2.4ghz (533fsb) 512MB Corsair XMS PC2700 80GB Maxtor TDK 48X CDRW I do Photoshop quite a bit, but I also play Counterstrike, and...