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    PCIe 6 pin to dual 4 pin molex connector

    If you're going to connect a 7800 series card using this power adapter it stands to reason that you'd want to be across both 12v rails of your PSU. How do we go about determining which PSU pigtails are connected to which rail? And are the pigtails in fact separated at all. Maybe one rail is...
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    PDP Patriot PC3200 XBLK for $169.00 @ Monarch

    These are 180 to 190 with tax and shipping everywhere else so if you don't live in Georgia it's a pretty good deal. These sticks originally had TCCD chips but I can't get any info from PDP now as to which chips they are currently using on these sticks. Maybe somebody else has some recent info...
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    UNinstalling Windows

    I'm installing a new mobo and want to install windows on a drive separate from the rest of my software. I have 2 drives. Is it possible to uninstall windows from the drive where it resides now, after I've done a fresh install on my other drive? I know that the WD software won't let me reformat a...
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    Monarch Price Drop again on 3200+ 939 Winnie

    They've had this CPU at $191, same as Newegg all week. The OEM unit is $180. Just cruised through their site and now the retail box is $180, too. Probably only for the day. I don't NEED one of these but....does need really enter into the equation? Usually not...
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    The New Cell Processor

    Found this article discussing the operation of the new Cell processor. The author pulled the patent , read and then "decoded" it for mere mortals such as myself. Pretty neat stuff and boy are Intel and AMD gonna have to pick up the pace soon. Or get left...
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    A little video info

    I'm looking for a good used TI4600 on eBAY. All the ones I've found are AGP 4x. Can someone give me a short (or long) list of manuf who built the 8x cards. Thanks
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    Red UV Tubing for water cooling setup.

    Looking for some 3/8" ID red UV reactive tubing for an H2O cooling setup. I have looked just about everywhere and no luck. One site has 8mm UV red but that's comparable to 1/4", which is too small for CPU cooling. Hoping somebody has seen or bought something like this somewhere out there.
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    Where is the Cmos located?

    Getting a CMOS error on a used mobo I recently picked up. The post code indicates to check the R/W (read/write)? functionality of the CMOS. Is the area the CMOS info is stored physically part of the BIOS chip or is it somewhere else? Hoping that if I change the BIOS chip I can correct the problem.
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    DFI Lanparty NF3 250Gb Ultra for $117

    At Emicrox.com, decent reseller rating, cust service guy said price is firm but won't have any until at least the first week of Oct. This board is at least 20-25 bucks higher at other sites listing it, plus no tax unless you're in Indiana. http://www.emicrox.com/eShop/p...et+754&pid=1408243...
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    Water cooling system pressure

    Building a custom cooling system with 3/8 and 1/2 inch tubing. Will probably use an Eheim or similar quiet pump. Anybody know what sort of PSI readings to expect? I realize there are alot of variables with a custom system so I'm just looking for a range of values. Thanks
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    Purported XP3200 boots as 2500

    I'm guessing this CPU needs to go back to the supplier, who for now will remain nameless, because after switching out a 2500 Barton for a 3200/400 the Bios and Aida still report the processor as a 2500. Does the CMOS need to be cleared before starting with a different CPU than previously used...
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    911 in plane site

    Apparently things may not be as they seem, vis-a-vis the events of 9-11. Conspiracy theorists will love this, staunch defenders of the status quo won't, but it is hard to refute photographic and video evidence, especially from multiple sources. The big question, in my mind, if these claims prove...
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    And now a word (or two) about religion...

    As I read through the posts in this forum I've noted that many times religion, in one form or another, enters the discussion. While I suppose some can claim that religion has given needed direction to their lives, it goes without saying that the following is also true. Throughout the entire...
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    OCZ PC3200 1GB for 159.99 AR @ Fry's

    This is the CL2.5 3 3 7 in the dual stick pack. Newegg doesn't carry this exact item but Monarch lists it for 199.00. In store price is 199.99 with 40.00 MIR. Socal Fry's .:D
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    System Locking Up

    What areas can cause system lockup during normal use? I know the memory can cause problems but what about the CPU itself, the chipset, and/or the video card? Screen will freeze and have to reset system. This occurs while surfing the web as well as when gaming. Everything is set to stock...
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    Buying from Wiredzone.com

    Anybody have any experience with this retailer? Most prices are pretty steep but a few items are really competively priced. Thanks
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    Asetek Waterchill System

    Anybody out there know of any resellers currently stocking Asetek Waterchill systems? The couple places I've found are sold out of the deluxe model which has the CPU, VGA and chipset cooling blocks. It seems like Asetek sent units to every hardware reviewer on the planet but forgot to hold back...
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    The latest pyramid scheme

    Got a message from a guy (not the seller) after I placed a bid on a 9800 pro on Ebay. He directed me to this link. Isn't this sort of thing illegal here in the good ole US of A? Posted the link but it doesn't work. Anyway here it is- www.epinch.net
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    ATI 9800 Pro only $799.99!!!!!

    Man, talk about a hot deal. An Ati 9800 Pro for only $799.99. And they claim the regular price is $849.99. And they offer only the top industry products at competitive prices AND they've earned an award for cheapest pricing. Man, does the BS get any deeper than this! And don't forget to check...
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    Dual channel vs. single channel

    I'm running an MSI 7N2 Delta L mobo that will run DDR memory in dual channel mode. My question is this: Is there any advantage to running a 2 X 256 setup vs. a 1 X 512 setup in my memory banks. I am assuming all other things being equal, i.e. FSB speed, latencies, etc. and running a total of...
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    AtI Radeon 9800XT 339.99 after rebate @ Outpost

    Fry's Outpost has the ATI Radeon 9800XT for, I believe, 379.99 with a 40.00 rebate. Look in the weekly specials section.
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    Video cards upside down

    I realize this is not a burning topic but does anyone out there know why video cards are oriented the way they are? Some of them look pretty cool with their heatsinks, ducts, etc. and then we mount them and all the good stuff is hidden. I assume there is a reason this is so, just can't fathom...
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    Memory Timing Settings

    What's the best way to approach memory timing adjustments? What effect does each of the settings have on RAM performance (in a general way, since I'm sure not all RAM behaves the same way) ? I'm running an MSI K7N2 Delta-L with a max FSB of 400Mhz. IS there any way to increase this speed through...
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    Memory Speed vs FSB

    Is there any problem running PC3200 Ram at something less than 400 Mhz on the FSB? Thinking of upgrading to PC3200 but am currently running an XP2500 Barton core. Wouldn't think there would be, but wanted to ask someone more knowledgeable than myself (which, when it comes to PCs, is just about...