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    Power supply wattage

    Hi all, I've used a couple of power supply calculators, but I've been getting varying results - so could use some advice. I'm putting a new build together and I'd like to know what sort of PSU I should be aiming for. Here are the specs: Asus MAXIMUS VI GENE, Intel Z87 chipset Intel...
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    Please Review my i7 Build

    Hey all, I've finally cracked and decided it's time for a new PC. Although I built my last rig, I've decided to buy it pre-built this time, for various reasons. I have up to £2K to spend and I am thinking of buying from Cyberpower - if you want to check out the options available have a look...
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    Will a ThermalRight Ultra-120 fit in a CM Praetorian?

    Hi guys, Does anyone know if the ThermalRight Ultra-120 will fit in a CoolerMaster Praetorian with the side fan/duct removed? Thanks.
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    Help Choosing: Corsair HX520 or HX620 PSU?

    My knowledge of power needs is non-existent , so I could use some help. Based on the following system specs, will the HX520 be enough, or would I be better of getting the HX620? AMD Athlon X2 4600+ ASUS A8N-SLI Premium 2GB Crucial Ballistix RAM (4x 512MB @ 2.8v) nVidia GeForce 8800GTX...
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    Applying MX-1 Thermal Compound

    Hi guys, I was just wondering what the best method of applying MX-1 Thermal Compound is? I've used Arctic Silver before and I've always used the method where you apply a dot in the centre and then press & twist the heat-sink on top. I've never been sure if I've used the correct amount...
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    Dell Ultrasharp 2007WFP or Samsung SM-226BW

    I'm having real trouble deciding between the Dell Ultrasharp 2007WFP (20") and the Samsung SM-226BW (22"). I'll be using the monitor for a variety of tasks. Plenty of gaming (FPS games are a favourite), watching movies, web design, photo editing and general office work. I've heard a lot...
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    Need Help Deciding on New Graphics Card

    So I want to upgrade my graphics card... but I can't decide whether to get a 8800 GTS or GTX: My current system is: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ 2GB RAM XFX Nvidia Geforce 6800GT The max res of my current monitor is 1280x1024 (although I do plan to upgrade to a new one in the future when I...
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    Memory Errors - What could the cause be?

    Hi all, I hope you can help me get to the bottom of a problem I am having... I'll start by giving a bit of history about my self-built system: About 2 years ago, I started out with an ASUS A8N-SLI Premium, an Athlon FX-55 and 1GB (2x 512MB) of Crucial Ballistix DDR PC4000 RAM. When I first...
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    Will 8800GTS/X function in PCI-E 8X Slot?

    The title says it all really, will a single (NOT SLI) nVidia GeForce 8800GTS/X function properly in a PCI-E 8X slot or does it require a 16x slot? Thanks!
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    Short SATA Cables

    Hi guys, I need to find some short 10cm or so SATA cables. Anyone know of an online retailer that supplies them in the UK? Do they even exist? I've managed to find some 20cm ones, but nothing shorter. Thanks.
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    Coolermaster Praetorian 730 / 732

    Hi guys, I was thinking of getting the Praetorian 732 and wondered if anyone had any opinions or experiences with the case - even though it is very new. I have seen a couple of reviews: http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles/view.php?cid=0&id=1677...
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    RMA Problem...

    Hi guys, I've got a problem and need some advice. An MSI motherboard I bought recently developed a fault and my PC stopped POSTing, I cleared the CMOS and tested all the components and in the end came to the conclusion that it was the MOBO. So I replaced the MOBO with a different one...
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    Is this a good Panaflo fan?

    I've been trying to find Panaflo fans in the UK and I found 1 supplier... I'm looking at getting the 120mm one (Panaflo 120-M1A) at the bottom of THIS page for an XP-120. Would it fit the bill? If not, could you suggest any others? Or the sort of specs I should be going for? I don't...
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    Not Enough Airflow to Cool My FX-55

    Hi, I have a Lian Li v1100B (see HERE) and I am using a Zalman CNPS7700-AlCu HSF (see HERE) cooling my Athlon FX-55 processor. With Cool & Quiet on, it idles at around 40-42 °c which is OK, but under load this has risen (and risen quickly) to 61 °c which I am concerned about. If I take...
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    Goodbye MSI, Hello Asus!

    After installing a BIOS update for my K8N SLI Platinum (3.30) using MSI's own Live Update software, my MOBO died! My PC rebooted OK once, but after a complete shutdown it refused to turn back on. I tried several things, including resetting the BIOS by removing the CMOS battery and removing...
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    NV Sliencer 5 - Is mine faulty?

    Hi, I had some concerns about how hot my XFX 6800GT PCI-E was running. It was idling at 62 and getting up to about 70 under full load with an ambient temperature of 46. So I installed a NV Silencer 5 and my GPU was idling at 65 and getting up to 90 at full load. I tired re-applying the...
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    nForce4 Active Armor

    Hi, Just wondering, does nVidia 'Active Armor' (Firewall) just protect the 1 integrated nVidia network port? Or would it also protect my WiFi connection if I add a separate PCI card? Thanks.
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    Got an nForce4 in the UK?

    Hi guys, I want to get hold of an nForce4 board in the UK, probably the ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe. If you've got an nForce4 board, where did you get it from? Have you had any trouble with the board, and/or supplier? Also, does anyone know where I can get a nVidia 6800GT in the UK? Thank you.
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    Lian Li PC-V1100

    Hi, I've been trying to find some good high-quality photographs of the Lian Li PC-V1100B. I have found a few of the silver version such as this one however I can't find any of the black version. Do you know of any websites that have high-quality photos of the case that show the details...
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    MP3 Audio Converter

    Hi, I'm looking for something similar to the Microsoft Plus! Mp3 Audio Converter, but instead of converting files to WMA I want to convert Mp3 files with a bitrate of over 128 to 128. It would also be really helpful if the files could be kept in the same folders they are in as I have nearly...
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    Firewire Hard Drive - Not Detected!

    I just connected my new Iomega 120Gb Firewire hard-drive to my laptop and it is not being detected at all. I know it is not the drive itself as it works on my dad's Mac - the only difference being that I have to use a 6-pin to 4-pin converter to connect it to my machine. Does anyone have any...
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    GeForce4 440 Go Drivers?

    Since the "unified" NVidia drivers don't cover the Go series, do I have to rely on Toshiba (my notebook manufacturer) to release driver updates, or is there somewhere else I can find newer drivers? Thanks!
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    Hide extensions for known file types...doesn't!

    The "Hide extensions for known file types" check-box in "folder options" resets itself (to off) everytime I re-start the system... What can I do to stop this? I'm running WindowsXP Pro. Thanks!
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    How much should I sell my laptop for?

    I'm looking to sell my old laptop on eBay (UK) and I was wondering what a reasonable asking price would be. It is a 2 year old Dell Inspiron 3800 with the following specs: 14.1" TFT at 1024x768 PIII 600M "Speed Step" 128Mb Ram 10Gb HDD 8Mb ATI Mobility 8X DVD ROM drive Floppy disk drive Li-Ion...
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    GeForce 3TI or 4MX?

    My Kyro II seems to be failing and the company I bought it fom no longer stock it so they have offered me a refund. For the same price I bought it for I can either get: GeForce 3 Titanium 64Mb or GeForce 4 MX 440 64Mb ...which one would give better results in my aging PIII 500 with 256Mb...
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    Win XP Windows Update Down?

    I can connect to the site...but after selecting the updates I need, I am unable to download them. Anyone else having this problem? Thanks...
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    PIII 500 - Duron 1GHz

    Would I see a significant performance increase with this upgrade? Or would I be better off going for an Athlon 1.4 GHz? I don't need top-notch performance, just something to get those extra few FPS in Max Payne :-) Thanks...
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    CD/RW Backup?

    I want to backup a total of 2GB+ of work to CD/RWs. Can anyone recommend any software that will allow me to SPAN multiple CDs?
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    eMonster 1000B

    Does anybody know which motherboard the eMonster 1000B by e-machines uses? Thanks...
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    Prophet 4500 and Grim Fandango

    This is a re-post from the Hercules forum... Whenever I enable FSAA in Grim Fandango either 2x or 4x the game begins to load and then the whole system freezes when it has finished, and I have to do a hard-reset. If I disable FSAA I can play the game again. This is VERY annoying as the game...
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    Don't like XP's Activation Method?

    Then go here and sign: http://www.petitionpetition.com/cgi/petition.cgi?id=1996&action=read It might make a difference and if it doesn't, well it only takes a minute...
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    Kyro II - looking to the future...

    I had been considering getting a REALLY cheap GeForce2 MX to replace my aging Voodoo 3 until I read this article: http://firingsquad.gamers.com/hardware/kyro2/default.asp Now I'm not sure whether I want a GeForce2 MX or the Prophet 4500 - both which I can get from Komplett.co.uk for a really...
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    Upgrade advice needed, graphics card or hdd?

    My current system: PIII 500, 256MB RAM, Voodoo 3 3K, 16GB IBM HDD, SB Live!, Windows 98SE... As you can see it's not quite at the top of the pack, but it still oes its job :) I have a little money to spend on an upgrade in my local PC World (UK), the question is, should I upgrade the graphics...
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    Best video card for an ageing PIII 500?

    I've decided against upgrading my whole system (I'll hang on a bit longer (maybe a lot longer :D) and then buy a totally new one). So just temporarily what is the best video card I could put in my PC that would work better than my current V3 3000? I have a PIII 500 with 256Mb RAM...and Win...
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    Which is better in the long run GeForce2 MX or Kyro II?

    I don't care about TV-OUT or any other special features like that... My TV is too far away to use :-) Deadalus... Better to reign in Hell, then to serve in Heaven Paradise Lost, John Milton