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    AGP Upgrade Path (pun not intended)

    My system is an old Socket A on nForce 2. A Barton 3000+ 400fsb to be exact. I'm also running single-channel 1024 DDR333 and a 6600GT (128). My problem is this, I'm running Oblivion (slowly), and I would like to upgrade. I don't plan on doing another system build for another year at least...
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    Considering an Upgrade. Worth it?

    Right now I'm running a shuttle SN45G (nForce 2, 400MHZ FSB) with an Athlon XP 3000+, 1 GB DDR3200 Corsair 2-3-3-6, and an AGP XFX 6600GT. I get a 3dMark05 of about 3200-3400 range. Question is, would I see a very serious increase if I just increase my CPU/MB to an nForce 3 and Winchester...
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    CPU Pad

    Ok, so while cleaning a CPU of mine, I accidentally rubbed off the damn HSF pad on one of the corners (Athlon XP 2000+). Any suggestions on firmly reattaching it to the ceramic? Thanks in advance, Ian. Edit: Here's some pictures for those who need a visual.
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    Linux Networking

    Just a quick question, what would be the equivalent to hostname and etc. in Linux compared to Windows. For example, I'm trying to setup smb.conf, and the default hostname is localhost.localdomain.com. In order to talk to Windows, would this be equivalent to the Computer Name (NetBIOS name)...