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    BOXDP965LTCK (Intel p965 Express)

    FYI for here, and others who may do an internet search: I just built my computer using this board and the sound drivers include Intel Audio Studio. That is OK, unless you want to change the font size to anything larger than .96 DPI. Every time you reboot you will get a warning that the...
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    Highest resolution vs. Optimum resolution

    I see lots of CRT specs that give their highest resolution and their optimum resolution. So does this mean if you run the monitor at the highest resolution the picture quality degrades? When I run my monitor at it's highest resolution, it seems to work just as well as the lowest resolution...
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    P1130 vs MultiSync FP1350x

    I was going to order a Dell P1130 for $275 shipped. While at Frys I picked up an NEC MultiSync FP1350x for $160 just to see if I really wanted to go with a bigger monitor. Going from my 17in this one looks great! I know on paper the P1130 is better, but since I would be running them both at the...
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    Samsung SyncMaster 915N

    Don't know if anyone has seen this yet, but it looks like other companies will have to catch up. http://www.cnet.com/4520-10602_1-5618782-1.html Kaad_G
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    CRT Monitors: Dell P1130 vs. IBM P260

    Anybody favor one over the other? http://www.azatek.com/details.asp?iid=524 http://www.azatek.com/details.asp?iid=483 My guess is that I would be happy with either one. The p1130 is much more popular, but the p260 has a DVI input and is little cheaper. If anybody out there owns...
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    My SATA power cables are a little short

    Both of my SATA power cables coming out of my power supply are a bit short. I tried looking for extenders but no luck. Has anybody ever seen SATA power cable extenders? I do have the 4 pin Molex to 15 pin adapter I can use, and that would solve my problem because the 4 pin connectors reach...
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    6600GT (AGP) or ATI AIW RADEON 9800PRO

    Putting together a new system and was originally dead set on the 6600GT (AGP), but since I'm not a "Hard Core" gamer I'm starting to think it might be kinda cool to go with the ATI AIW RADEON 9800PRO for about $20 more. I know the 6600GT is faster and has the "Pure Video" technology so I'm...
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    Is all that cooling necessary?

    Everyone knows that it?s good to keep the processor as cool as possible. With all these PC cases that have 4 or 5 case fans and special fans or water coolers on the processors; I wonder how much of that is overkill. I know people who own Dells and have them loaded with graphic cards, second...
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    Does overclocking really make a difference?

    Going to start my first build in another month and have been researching the forums for information, tips, and hints. Enthusiasts love to overclock for various reasons and use benchmarks to show the gain in speed. But do you really see any real world benefits? I mean do you have a program...
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    Memory questions on DFI Lanparty UT 3

    I see a lot of people going with 2 sticks of 512MB instead of one; why? Couldn't you install a single 1GB stick to make upgrading a little easier, or are there memory issues with just one stick of Ram? What if I wanted to install "Mushkin Dual Pack 184-Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200"; will...
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    AMD 64 memory issues and DS, SS memory sticks

    One issue that pops up over and over again on the AMD 64 are the memory issues these boards all seem to have For instance: The EPoX EP-8KDA3J can only take 1 MB stick of DS memory which limits the board to a total of 1MB. That amount varies depending on whether it?s double sided or single sided...
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    What is best for my needs?

    I wasn?t? sure where to ask this question, so if this isn?t the place please point me the right direction. I was going to purchase a steal-of-a-deal from HP, but for various reasons I decided to have a computer built for me from either Cyberpower or ABS (and if you know of a better company...
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    What is best for my needs?

    I wasn?t? sure where to ask this question, so if this isn?t the place please point me the right direction. I was going to purchase a steal-of-a-deal from HP, but for various reasons I decided to have a computer built for me from either Cyberpower or ABS (and if you know of a better company...