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    Vista will not boot unless cd is in drive

    ^^^ thats good to know, thanks
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    Vista will not boot unless cd is in drive

    I will from now on. thx
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    Vista will not boot unless cd is in drive

    did that, still needs cd, i just looked a few posts down...think this will fix my problem. Originally posted by: hardcandy2 3. By installing Vista and switching around his hard drives, he has bonkered his boot sector. Time for a WinXP re-installation, followed by the Vista...
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    Vista will not boot unless cd is in drive

    Just installed a copy of Vista ultimate. I had XP previous. had vista format my drive with xp on it, then installed vista..after rebooting a few times..took out vista cd....installed a game or two. when rebooting, it refuses to reboot unless cd is in drive? I do have another drive on system...
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    7900gtx with A64 3200 newcastle.cpu bottleneck?

    really depends on the game.. WoW i run 1280x1024 v sync off i get great frames 90s to 50s..very fluent. i really care for more speed in games compared to the AA/AF wowzers effect... you kind of need speed to be competive for CSS, Cod2. I am kind of an nvidia man myself..never took...
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    7900gtx with A64 3200 newcastle.cpu bottleneck?

    i have not really OC'd my cpu that much..i know i can get 225x10 ez.. just wondering if that high of a video card would be worth it to buy or step up cpu first.. games i mostly play are World of Warcraft, CSS, looking into some Cod2. thanks for the info guys..
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    7900gtx with A64 3200 newcastle.cpu bottleneck?

    i am curently running specs below..was looking into purchasing a 7900gtx and selling my 6800gt's.. is cpu going to be the bottleneck here? thanks for your time.
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    What's the BEST LCD Monitor I can get for ~$650?

    First off, good luck on your purchase...I purchased the gatewat 2185w from best buy..My first lcd experience..The wow factor coming from a crt was like W00000!! BUT after a few tests i decided to take it back.. #1 Lcd had 0 dead pixles. #2 Had a slight 4 corner backlight bleed... #3 Too...
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    1600.00 TO spend on system.what would you get

    Doesnt look too much like a gameing rig to me...lol ya i guess you can look at it that way also..but i rather faster vidcard bundle now than later
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    1600.00 TO spend on system.what would you get

    thx well i dont need an OS... cases alot like the lan li ? dont like the dfi sli mobo? cant decide if i wanna build or them...
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    1600.00 TO spend on system.what would you get

    THX for post...few questions why an OPT ?? & 6600? 512 ram? i want best i can get not not worried about upgrades soo soon
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    1600.00 TO spend on system.what would you get

    Monarch Furia Custom Desktop with SLI $49.00 Case: 100552 - No PS - Thermaltake VB1000BWS Soprano ATX $85.00 Power Supply: 100874 - PS 560W - Thermaltake W0023RUC ATX 12V Po $107.00 Case Fan: None Motherboard: 110397 - Gigabyte...
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    1600.00 TO spend on system.what would you get

    ill post a system i am looking into whats the deal with that raptor drive only 70gig?? whats so great about it?? (been out of the into loop) school me plz.. need case...i have one but building another one to lan at home so i need the whole deal. thx for looking
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    1600.00 TO spend on system.what would you get

    THX... thread got alot of looks but no replys... i guess ill read up thx mate
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    1600.00 TO spend on system.what would you get

    Hi guys...just got some tax $$$...looking to upgrade...looking into a SLI system for further upgrading in future.. also what is the deal with those A64 chips..the 90nm and stuff? good places to buy quality barebone parts or complete desktops with top of the line parts.. looking to game...
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    SB live vs onboard epox 8rda+ sound

    The live i have isnt 5.1..i have 5.1 speakers hooked up to it now.. Wondering if the sound is really better in the onboard mobo.. reason i have the live drive and i cannot use it with onboard sound..i like the front headphone jack on the drive because it is controlable... ideas?? Id say in...
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    **Official AMD T-BRED B O/C RESULTS 1700+/2100+**

    nice scores ppl just ordered 1700+ from newegg along with a epox 8rda+ 512 cosair pc3200 cas2 comming also.. ne1 know the latest batch of 1700 from newegg good/bad ? ill post back in a week after i get it rolling
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    8RDA vs 8RDA+ vs A7N8X...Help me Pick AT'ers!

    i like epox 8rda+ for the 2.2 v core ;) im getting 1 today
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    what kind of mouse pad do gamers use??

    YA but they are ment for a mouse not to chop carrots on :). had my func for 2+ years on the coarse side...not worn out for me....they wear out because of no teflon tape on mouse feet... get the func....has 2 sides to choose from...
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    What's your favorite kinda pie?

    () PIE !!!!!!!
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    CL2.5 vs CL2

    http://www.ocsystem.com/ddrmemspeedm.html i had pc2100 run at cas2 - 4way 3-6-3 2t but needed 2.8 volts to do it and it wasnt 100% stable at 150 fsb...133 might be ok...
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    What Resolutions do you game at?

    1024*768 100HZ in most games cs v-sync off 100fps and drops a lil in major battles... wondering how ppl can play in 1600*1200? what fps u get... i know v-sync off boosts fps but still...
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    My wife bought a non-English version UT2K3 off eBay. Is this a problem???

    just hope that cd key isnt used for internet play... i had a copy of ut2k3 beta (russian version) install was a lil tricky but plays fine... should be fine. just watch out for patches..some may be english version only good luck
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    2100+ Tbred B (? -> yes!) at newegg for 92->101 dollars (1/14/03)

    cool....i may have to get 1 then... thx keep me posted shimmy
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    2100+ Tbred B (? -> yes!) at newegg for 92->101 dollars (1/14/03)

    ANYONE know how the newest batch from newegg is? 1700 bred also... looking to get a 2.2 or higher on air with either epox 8d+ or ASUS A7N8X Deluxe thx
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    2100+'s ordered from Newegg, what week/stepping have you recieved? **Information Gathered Inside!**

    Hi all, new to the forum but read here often... where are you ppl buying these chips from? how is the latest batch from newegg sound? 1700 bred or the 2100 from there ? looking into an epox 8d+ or ASUS A7N8X Deluxe also.. thx