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    Looking for a mid-tower ATX case under $75

    I am building another computer and am looking for a mid-tower ATX case that will give me sufficient room to work in and have at least a few of the following cavaets: 1) Thumbscrews 2) Removable cages (HD, PS, etc.) 3) Filtered intakes 4) Ample room inside 5) Aluminum construction I use a...
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    Dual-Layer Standard May Disappear Soon

    Def 3: People who wait for new NForce4 board Def 4: People who buy newest ATI/NVidia card for ~$400
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    Which 939 mb to get.

    I realize that the thinking among Anandtech readers is that the lower the price the worse the motherboard. But let's all try to get over our elitesism for just a minute. If you're as tired as I am about being told to wait for the NForce4 board then take a look at the current offerings from Epox...
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    Need advice fast!

    My WD 120GB ATA-100 drive just died on me. I'd been trying to nurse it back to health all weekend but now I'm throwing in the towel. I need a new hd. I'm running AMD with a brand new Epox-9NDA3J (Ultra ATA-133 and SATA support) What should I run out and buy right now?
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    How loud is the stock fan on the Athlon64 ?

    Yea that would be cool, just PM me with the results.
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    Upgrading a 2yr old computer

    Ok, thanks for the advice guys. Here's the new build: Parts: Athlon 64 3000+ .............. $153 EPoX EP-9NDA3J ............... $ 99 Mushkin 512MB DDR PC-3200 .... $ 67 Leadtek 6600GT ............... $219 I really don't have the cash to splurge for 2 sticks of 512 right now...
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    How loud is the stock fan on the Athlon64 ?

    I haven't heard them, that's the problem. I don't know anyone with them. I really want to keep this system quiet and I am afraid that a year from now the ball-bearings on the fans will start to go and it will get loud!
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    How loud is the stock fan on the Athlon64 ?

    Yea, heard it somewhere - stuck with me But as for the dB, I mean - I have panaflos for all my fans - my current box uses an Alpha heatsink w/ a stock 80mm which is loud. I don't want this thing to be a vacuum cleaner. Plus I'm getting an unshrouded Leadtek vid card so that it is quiet as...
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    How loud is the stock fan on the Athlon64 ?

    Can't find a dB rating anywhere on the net Anyone use the stock fan/heatsink? How loud is it?
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    Total newb question: How do I run dual-channel mem

    Awesome, thanks for the advice.
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    Total newb question: How do I run dual-channel mem

    I'm upgrading to an new Epox socket 939 board and need new ram But how do I run dual-channel mem? The only reason that I ask is that I am looking at Geil value mem and noticed one stick was normal and one was dual-channel. Do you have to have the dual-channel to run in dual-channel, and if...
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    Is this the best for my money?

    If XFX is such crap then why does Anandtech suggest it as the vid card of choice in all their gaming sys. buyer guides?!? I hate how rumormill these forums can get.
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    Upgrading a 2yr old computer

    I've been out of it for a while so I don't quite get dual-channel RAM. From what I think I understand I would want to get 2 sticks of 256 and run them together and this would use the dual-channel? Edit: When you say the current RAM won't cut it, what do you mean?
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    Upgrading a 2yr old computer

    Yea I already looked at that heatsink, newegg is out of stock on the thermalright xp90 right now. :( What RAM would you recommend ... and if I want 512MB should I get 1 stick or two? BTW: About how much of a performance hit are we talking about? (I really don't have the ca$h for RAM right now)
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    Upgrading a 2yr old computer

    I'm about to upgrade my 2yr old computer. This is my current rig: (An old AthlonXP system) http://www.anandtech.com/mysystemrig.aspx?rigid=14101 When I set out on this mission to upgrade my computer my only goal was to get my old computer to play new games like HL2 and Doom3. Although I...
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    Are Refurbished parts a bad deal?

    Ok, so a refurbished MSI K8N Neo2 would be a bad purchase? Especially since it only drops the price to $106.00
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    EPoX 9NDA3J issues

    "About 50% of the time, the Epox board with either BIOS would fail on reboot and freeze at the first BIOS screen." - Anandtech http://www.anandtech.com/mb/sh...c.aspx?i=2253&p=13 Has this problem been fixed in a new bios update?
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    Should I get an MSI K8N Neo2?

    fps wise, what is the difference going to be between the two boards when playing HL2 or Doom3?
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    Should I get an MSI K8N Neo2?

    But what does newegg mean by refurbished? Edit: Wow! Are you kidding?!? That seems unbelievable!
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    Are Refurbished parts a bad deal?

    I want to get some horror stories and maybe a bit of a consensus to demystify or prove the bad rep. refurbished parts have on this forum. What parts in particular should you never get refurbed? Have any of you guys ever bought refurbished parts? What is your overall opinion, if you can save...
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    Should I get an MSI K8N Neo2?

    It comes down to what they mean by refurbished. Because as I understood it refurbished does not mean sold-as-is, I interpret it as repaired and sold again. So my thinking goes along the lines that now that they repaired it, they know it works this time and you're getting it for cheaper.
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    Should I get an MSI K8N Neo2?

    Ok how about this: EPoX EP-9NDA3J or MSI K8N Neo2 (brand new) ? which one
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    Should I get a MSI K8N Neo2?

    Why do you suggest the EPoX EP-9NDA3J and not the EPoX EP-9NDA3+ ? Is the only difference between the two the lack of onboard firewire?
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    Should I get an MSI K8N Neo2?

    What do you guys think? It seems that this board performs quite well against the competition and it's an MSI mobo. I have never personally owned one, but their site is superb and I've heard very few complaints about them. At this price is it even worth considering an Epox board or...
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    Should I get a MSI K8N Neo2?

    I want a solid socket 939 mobo and had been looking at the MSI K8N Neo2 a few weeks ago, but the price was a bit too high to justify for me. Although now that newegg has the refurbished mobos for $106.00 I am leaning heavily towards them. I noticed that this board seemed to perform middle of the...
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    Cheap 80mm socket 939 heatsink

    Actually that is the heatsink that I am leaning towards at this moment. Just wanted to see if there was anything else out there that was just as good at a cheaper price point. But thanks for the advice. :)
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    Cheap 80mm socket 939 heatsink

    I need to get a cheap but decent 80mm socket 939 compatible heatsink which I plan to mount one of my panaflo fans on. Any suggestions welcome, or just list what heatsink you use if you have a 939 mobo. Thanks :)
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    Final New PC Config

    Yea, I just can't find a cheaper one that I would feel really confident with. Dust buildup is such a major problem with heatsinks. What sites were you getting the heatsink reviews off of?
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    Final New PC Config

    Yea, I haven't done too much research but check out the Swiftech MCX6400-V There are some good pics on newegg of it. Personally I'm gonna use a panaflo fan on it so I wanted it to support an 80mm fan. Other than that it looks like a solid heat transfer design that could more than handle any...
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    Final New PC Config

    How did you decide on the heatsink?
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    Question for all MSI K8N Neo2 owners

    Just wondering, why? I already have a panaflo for it so the noise is not a concern.
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    Final New PC Config

    I was questioning that move myself, I am currently researching good socket939 heatsinks and so far I'm leaning towards a Swiftech MCX6400-V What are you guys all using?
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    Question for all MSI K8N Neo2 owners

    Awesome, thanks for the advice, that's what i'll get
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    Looking for a good 80cm socket 939 heatsink

    Yea I mean 80mm Hey does anyone know if I can use an old Alpha PAL Delta heatsink that I have? It uses 4 bolts that mount it to the mobo around the socket. BTW: newegg is out of stock on the XP-90 so any other suggestions?
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    Looking for a good 80cm socket 939 heatsink

    I'm going to be buying an MSI K8N mobo (socket939) and need suggestions on a good heatsink, preferably a nice 80cm since i have a panaflo i want to stick on it.
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    Question for all MSI K8N Neo2 owners

    I am looking to purchase an MSI K8N Neo2 but I wanted to know if my Alpha heatsink, which screws down into four bolt points surrounding a typical socket A mobo will be compatible with this mobo. Does anybody use a heatsink that uses bolt points with their MSI K8N Neo2? But it looks from the...
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    Question for all MSI K8N Neo2 owners

    I am looking to purchase an MSI K8N Neo2 but I wanted to know if my Alpha heatsink, which screws down into four bolt points surrounding a typical socket A mobo will be compatible with this mobo. Does anybody use a heatsink that uses bolt points with their MSI K8N Neo2?
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    Does old PC-2100 Ram run in Dual-channel 939 mobos?

    Um, could you explain what you mean by in pairs? Does that mean same size, or just in twos? And why is PC3200 "very much recommended?"
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    Socket 939 vs. 754

    I think he was referring to AMD's upcoming dual-core processors that will most likely debut as socket 939 compatible. or did I just misunderstand? Does anyone know for sure whether AMD's next line of CPUs are going to be 939 or not?