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    A8N-SLI Deluxe and Swiftech MCX159-CU Chipset Cooler

    I recently installed the Swiftech MCX159-CU chipset cooler on my A8N-SLI Deluxe.. Idle temps are good (33C). When I overclock (Opteron 165, vcore 1.425, HTT 300, cpu multi 9x) running one instance of SP2004 the chipset temp is 45C (CPU temp is 47C). That seems ok. Now .. when I run a second...
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    Help installing processor!

    Ok, this is my first build. I got my new board (a8n-sli) and processor (3000+). I laid the processor into the socket lining up the gold arrow on the processor with the arrow on the socket. The processor seems to fit down good on the socket. When I go to lock the level down, it takes more...
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    I need a 6 to 9 month video card solution for my a8n-sli

    I could use recommendations on a $25-$75 video card for my a8n-sli. Used cards are fine with me. I'll wait until the summer/fall for prices to drop. Thanks in advance!
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    Help choosing between two PCP&C PSU's

    Need some help selecting between two PCP&C psu?s ? the Silencer 470ATX and the Turbo-Cool 510 SLI. I?m building the following rig: ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe AMD Athlon64 3000+ 1GB DDR400 CL2 (probably corsair) 2x 200GB Seagate SATA drives (RAID 0) 2x 250GB Western Digital SATA drives...
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    ANTEC SLK1650 PSU

    Ok. I jump on the *HOT DEALS* bandwagon and buy an ANTEC SLK1650B for $37 after rebates. Stock PSU is a 350w SmartPower. Nice. (Actually I'm building two similar systems. My other target case is a Lian-li PC-V1100B. Sweet) Now ... I have no clue if the ANTEC PSU can handle the...
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    Lian-Li PC-V1100 Air Flow

    My first post ? I feel so vulnerable so be gentle. I?m interested in the Lian-Li PC-V1100. The case is soooooo beautiful that I?m planning to place in on top of my oak desk. Ok ? now for the paranoid question. Do you see any potential for heat damage to the desk since the air flow includes...