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    Thermalright XP-90 CPU Cooler $29.99 @ Xoxide

    Maybe this is a warm deal but someone here could benefit from this post. XP-90 They also have the Black fUnc Surface1030 Mousing Surface @ $16.49 I paid $19.99 for mine at Newegg. :( Mousepad
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    Liquid Metal Cooling

    Anyone heard of liquid metal cooling for processors? Check it out here: http://www.nanocoolers.com/technology_liquid.php
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    Abit K8 backplate cracked

    I have an Abit AX8 MB and the backplate for the (939 socket) processor heatsink was cracked. Anyone know where I can purchase a standart K8 backplate? I heard that that it is made out of metal and not the cheaply made plastic type.
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    Modding the ATI Radeon X800 Pro --> X800 XT

    I've heard from a single review that the ATI Radeon X800 Pro could be converted to a X800 XT by a simple mod and flash upgrade. I just found links that proves others have tried this. As a disclaimer you do this at your own risk. I am merely providing evidence that others have done this. Link...
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    WD HDD Crashing <--Data recovered and resolved

    My Dell Dimension 4400 is down mainly due to a yet another problem with a Western Digital 120GB hard drive (WD1200jb) SE ATA100. Its only 4 months old and it started making a repetitive clicking noise. Yet, when I place this HDD in another system it spins quietly but is still not accessible...
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    19" Samsung CRT Monitor (997DF) $179.99

    19" Samsung CRT Monitor (997DF) $179.99 @ Circuit City Link 1280X1024 Dot pitch .20mm Not a flat screen as claimed. The inner CRT tube is slightly curved which distorts the image to the finicky graphic artist types. It was good for gaming so I purchased one. Nice silver bezel matches my...
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    SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON X800 PRO Video Card, 256MB $280

    SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON X800 PRO Video Card, 256MB $280 @ Newegg Link Price dropped $10 since I purchased this 9 days ago. I also heard in the reviews that this video card BIOS chip can be flashed with the x800XT BIOS to unlock all 16 pipelines. Any truth to this claim? Also take a look at...
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    DIY Data Recovery

    My main 120 GB Western Digital SE ATA100 HDD started making clicking noises and now it intermittantly works. It seems that when I R&R the cables it starts working normally so I just thought it had a bad molex connector or round cable. Disk management reported healthy drives, however there were...
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    Wireless DSL/Cable Gateway Router, 802.11g $14.99

    Wireless DSL/Cable Gateway Router, 802.11g $14.99 after MIR @ CompUSA Link
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    Logitech MX 510 Mouse $22.29 with Free Shipping @ Amazon

    Logitech MX 510 Performance Optical Gaming Mouse - Red $22.29 after rebates Link
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    Abit AX8 MB - Help please <--Solved

    I need help with my Abit AX8 motherboard version 1.0. It seems my 2 WD800JB's, Pioneer 105 and Plextor PX-716A are not recognized in the BIOS. Could this be a common problem with the VIA 8237 chipset. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
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    Aerocool HT-101jr vs Arctic Cooling Silencer 64 Ultra TC L

    I've been debating whether to get a Aerocool HT-101jr ($31)or Arctic Cooling Silencer 64 Ultra TC L ($19). Anyone have experience with these? The application would be a AMD S939 Athlon 64 3500+ winchester core overclocked on a ABit AX8 motherboard.
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    New Member

    Greetings everyone! As a new member and newbie to building computers, I'd like to praise everyone for posting helpful information here. I have to admit that I was a mere lurker in these forums since 2004. My general interests are videography, photography, traveling and now building a budget...