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    BIOS can't see HD, but windows can?

    I suppose this isn't a 'problem' since I can do everything I need to do with this HD, but why wouldn't the BIOS be able to see the HD when Win2k sees it under the Disk Management utility? I have 4 IDE devices setup as follows: Primary IDE: Master: 200GB w/ jumpers set to Master Slave...
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    Memory failure, now what?

    Hi, I bought the following Mushkin 2x512MB RAM (2.5-3-3) along with the system in my sig: http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=20-146-299&depa=0 Unfortunately, my system when built had some crashing issues when running Call of Duty and other graphics intensive DirectX games. I could...
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    Best configuration for two sticks of DDR400 RAM

    I just bought two 512MB DDR400 sticks (2.5 - 3 - 3) from newegg: http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=20-146-299&depa=0 In my DFI LanParty nF3 250G, there are 3 memory slots. I know that I can't get DDR400 with two sticks of dual channel SDRAM, but does it matter if I have the memory in...
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    Boot Drive Failure message at startup

    Hi All, I just got all new parts to piece together my system. Proc: AMD Athlon 64 2800+ (w/ std fan) Mobo: DFI Lanparty UT 250Gb Video: Powercolor Radeon 9700 Pro HD: Seagate 200GB IDE Mem: Mushkin 1GB (2x512MB) DDR400 PC3200 SDRAM PSU: JustPC 450W I installed everything in...
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    Amazon.com $30 off

    Amazon.com is giving $30 off the first purchase for signing up for their VISA credit card. I just used it on several books, but I believe it's for any type of purchase. No fee and can be used immediately at their website. You can just cancel it and remove your name from their mailing...
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    mobo/cpu combo on a budget

    I'm looking for an older motherboard and CPU combo that will give me moderate control/performance and some processor upgrade capabilities later on. The catch is, I only have $200 to spend. Newegg has a deal for an AMD 64 2800+ with the GIGABYTE "GA-K8NS" GeForce3 chipset all for $173 after...