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    Switch to quadcore, lose auths?

    Hi, Just a general question: I have a number of legitimately-purchased software installations on my dual-core XP Pro PC (Native Instruments, Cakewalk, etc.). My understanding is that a lot of serial keys and installations are tied to hardware ID these days, one way or another. How much...
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    Clearly things have changed

    Ok so after just a coupla years, recently I decided to build two new computers. For the sake of familiarity and assuming that combinations I'd used before would have a higher chance of success another time around, I basically chose components from manufacturers -- ASUS, Antec, Maxtor, OCZ --...
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    Enable AHCI on already installed SATA/IDE system?

    Hi, I've built a system for a friend, just using a single SATA drive, with the goal of keeping it simple to maintain (as well as install). I simply used the "Enhanced" IDE option in the AMI BIOS, instead of AHCI during install. My friend seems perfectly happy with the performance of the...