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    how do I create a partion using diskmgmt.msc on my SATA drive?

    I'm just wondering how I would create a partition(s) using diskmgmt.msc in windows XP for my SATA drive? its currently at 250GB and I wanna break that down into smaller sizes. Thanks.
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    adding a SATA drive to my comp (w/ 2 IDE drives)

    hey guys, I just bought a new SATA drive, and I'm wondering if I have to do a fresh install of winXP to get my computer to recognize the drive. I remember reading somewhere that in the beginning of installing WinXp I have to press F6 to install RAID drivers or something. Do I need to do...
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    which drive should I install WinXP on?

    ^topic I will have 3 drives in this computer, the 2 IDE ones and 1 SATA which I will be installing soon.
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    will SATAII drives work on a SATA1 mobo?

    the SATA1 HDD: http://www.memoryexpress.com/index.php?...tDetail.php&DisplayProductID=6370&SID= the SATAII HDD: http://www.memoryexpress.com/index.php?...tDetail.php&DisplayProductID=6972&SID= I thinking of getting one or the other, but will it matter?
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    whats a good SATA drive for my my K8N Neo2 Plat?

    hey guys, I'm just wondering if you guys have any input for picking out a SATA drive for my MSI K8N Neo2 plat. it'll be my first SATA drive for my PC(which currently houses 2 IDE drives) anything in particular to look for? good/bad experiences? or just whatever will do? I'm probably...
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    K8N Neo2 Plat. Chipset fan making noises

    Hey all, I just turned on my computer and noticed it was making funny noises. In particular I believe it is the chipset fan making the noise. I opened up the computer and got as much dust out as possible but when I turn it back on continues to make those noises. How do I solve this...
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    Logitech Z-5500 + Audigy 2 ZS = good/bad?

    I was reading a while ago that when these 2 are paired together they do not produce good results? Is this correct or do I have to buy some sort of additional cables for maximum listening experience? I ask because I'm planning/thinking on picking up a set of Z-5500 this boxing day. :)
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    Gigabyte GA-K8NF-9 internet problem

    I just got this new mobo and got everything installed and what not. but it refuses to connect to the internet for some reason no matter what I do. I have latest drivers as far as I know installed. anyone know how to fix it? thanks. if its any help I'm trying to connect through my netgear...
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    generally speaking how long should one run memtest86?

    I just bought a couple of sticks of Corsair value select RAM and am wondering how long I should run memtest before I know the RAM is good to go?
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    Nikao 520W PSU or Antec 480 PSU?

    I am trying to decide on a power supply and I've narrowed it down to pretty much: http://www.genitechcomputers.com/produc...ng+Power+Supply+-+Gun+Black/index.html or: http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?...E%20480&manufacture=ANTEC&promoid=1060 I've never heard of Nikao before...
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    Value RAM vs LL RAM = no difference for A64?

    I remember reading here on the forums someone did a comparision of value ram versus low-latency(LL) ram for A64 and he reported that the difference was not substantial enough to warrent LL RAM. If I take what he says to be true, any kind of value ram should do fine correct? I'm thinking of...
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    help me choose some memeory for my A64

    I recently bought a A64 3200+ S939 with a MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum. I'm currently using some generic PC2700 RAM from my old comp and it just ain't doing the rig any justice. Any recommendations as to what RAM to get? From what I've read I should go no less than PC3200 and 1 GB of RAM. Any...
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    Help me choose a S939 Mobo

    I've been giving a lot of thought lately into what mobo I should get with a 3200+ At first I thought the MSI K8N Neo2 was the way to go but judging from the amount of people that have had problems I'm not so sure about it anymore. The other two mobo's I'm thinking about are Asus A8V Deluxe and...