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    XP page file shows more in DXdiag then what I have allocated.

    Well I have a Hitachi Sata 80GB drive I boot from and I have set it to have no pagefile. I do however have a page file set for 1024mb on my Western Digital 3200ks 300GB 16mb cache drive. In DXdiag it shows I have a page file size of 1.6gb which is bigger then I have it set for. I checked and...
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    5.1 Headsets

    Well I have been looking around for 5.1 headsets and so far I am kind of set on getting a speed link medusa 5.1 pro gaming headset. I have a audigy 2 zs and 7.1 setup already but I can't use it all the time cause of how loud it can be so I want a good headset. Just post if you have or know of a...
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    Network monitoring tool. Application bandwidth usage.

    Well I am looking for a free program that will let me see how much bandwidth each process or application is using. In windows task manager it says 0% but my pings to game servers jump up about 100ms from time to time and I want to find out if it is something on my computer or if it's just isp...
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    Modular Power Supply

    I once found a neat modular power supply that let you plug in only what you needed but I can't find it anymore. Can someone help me out here with some links to modular power supplys around 400-600watts.
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    Building a friends pc tell me what you think.

    Well I want to build my friend a dual core amd nforce4 7800gtx. Will these items work together to form a working system? Processor Processor AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 1GHz FSB 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket 939 Dual Core =...
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    Do companies make cheap headsets on purpose?

    I have yet to buy a headset that has lasted me more then a 6 months. I went from some plantronics one which I replaced 4 times with a best buy replacement plan to a logtitech I threw away and now a sennheiser I need to return. The always have one ear phone go out or the mic stop working or start...
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    Has anyone here tried the KWVC-3 with a 6800gt.

    Well my bfg6800gt hsf is getting really annoying. One of the fans is off balance and I don't want to send it back. It never really kept it that cool anyways. I am going to order this hsf as a replacement for it and I wanted to know if anyone has tried this on a 6800gt, or if anyone has had an...
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    XP SP2 100% Explorer.exe at startup can't do anything.

    Well before this happened I accidently right clicked properties for program files. It looked like it was going to take a long time so I stopped it. I move on and switched a folder from photo album to documents like I intented to do. While I was doing this explorer must have been running but I...
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    Testing a possibly broken power supply.

    If you look at this thread It explains what happened http://forums.anandtech.com/me...8471&enterthread=y So far I have tested everything except the CPU, and power supply. My mobo I know for sure is fizucked since I tested it with a power supply that should work. I don't have another mobo...
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    VNF3-250 comp just took a dump. What do you think happened.

    Well my new system just took a turn for the worse. Well first off my new system is/was a 3200+ Newcastle, a VNF3-250, 1gb 512x2 Corsair XMS XL, BFG 6800gt, Antec True 430, Hitachi 80gb SATA 8mb cache, Samsung DVD, and an Audigy 2 zs. Not a bad system and it was running like a dream with no...
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    Chaintech VNF3-250 or EPoX 8KDA3J

    Which one should I get? I will be running an Athlon 64 3200+ 2ghz 1mb l2, as well as a raid 0 with 2 hitachi 80gb sata drives. Onboard sound doesn't matter since I will be using a audiy 2 zs. Which one should I get? They are both at very good prices, but performance wise the Chaintech is...
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    Antec True 430 for A64, 6800u, and an overclock?

    Well gonna be upgrading and I found a very nice case the Antec Plus1080AMG with the True 430 ps. Just wanna know if this will give the power I need. Components are gonna be. Asking cause I heard Nvidia were dropping thier power rating down to 350w. A64 3200+ K8N Neo Plat 6800u OCZ 3500EB 1gb...
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    More Categories?

    Well you got motherboards, video, cases. All that helps but a few more couldn't hurt could it? Maybe sub categories under motherboard for individual makers. A memory category? I really like the way PC perspective forums are setup http://forums.pcper.com/ Makes it very easy to hone in on the...
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    Power Supply recomendations? Athlon 64 system.

    Well my new system is going to be as follows and I need some suggestions on what power supply to get. Some links to reviews would be cool too. Motherbaord K8N Neo platinum CPU Athlon 64 3200+ Memory 1gb OCZ 3500EBPE Video Card X800XT or 6800Ultra Still trying to figure/wait this one out...
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    What fan for a SLK948U Thermal Right HS.

    Well I was gonna get the bundle deal on case-mod.com but its out of stock now. I wanna know what fan I should get to keep Athlon64 3200+ cool with a FSB overclock to run 3500 DRR.
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    I have some HDD questions.

    Well I was gonna get a WD Raptor. I wanted that drive a lot but hey 2 80 gigs and a dvd burner for the price of one 74 gig raptor is a lot more appealing. Well first things first. Which one of these should I get Seagate 80GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive...
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    Anyone seen any 6800 benches with the new drivers?

    The inqurier posted up a comment saying there were supposed to be drivers out with a "30% perfomance increase". I wanna know cause thats the difference between Nvidia being king or a high priced flop.
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    Memory for 64 3200+ Nforce 250gb based board? Also Fan Questions

    Well this is going to be my new gaming system for a while to come. Have everything pinned down except ram and mobo at this point. I know it will be a Nforce 250gb though. On to the fan Questions. I wanna know is a Vantec Stealth 92mm effective enough combined with aThermalright Copper Heatsink...
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    Need help deciding on memory for new Athlon 64

    Well this is going to be my new gaming system for a while to come. Have everything pinned down except ram at this point. Power Supply Thermaltake Silent Purepower 480W with Black housing - Purepower Butterfly CPU AMD Athlon 64 3200+, 1MB L2 Cache MotherBoard EPOX 8KDA3+ nVidia nForce3-250Gb...
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    Need help Finding Athlon 64 board and memory info.

    Hey this site seems to have some of the most thorough reviews on the net with comprehensive coverage so I though I would come to these forums for some help. I need some help finding a Athlong 64 board with either the Nforce 250gb or the K8t800 pro chipset. Just some boards you guys feel are the...