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    New gaming build, need comments/suggestions. please

    I am thinking about a new build would like to know how this would be. Its going to be built by a company, so I dont have any other choice for a motherboard exept the one listed. Would also prefer to stay with windows xp over Vista, but would also like some thoughts on that too. Thanks in...
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    Buzzing noise

    I am getting a static type buzzing noise coming through my speakers whenever I move, or drag a window or click on something. I also get it when I drag the mouse pointer, and press keys on keyboard. But its louder when I click on difernt things. This has never happend befored, it just started all...
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    Geforce 6800 Lagging

    I was playing Neverwinter nights, and I just noticed a lag in the game. Could this be my game or the geforce card? I have a brand new 64 3400+ system with a gefroce 6800 GT 256 card. When I go to explore a new area I havent been to, thats when it happens. Was wondering why it would lag? Is there...
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    AVG not updating

    I have AVG 6.0 free edition. I downloaded a rather large update for it yesterday, and ever since, I get an error when I click update. The error says I dont have an internet connection even though I am connected. Sometimes the error comes up and sometimes it doesnt. Was wondering if anyone else...
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    Joystick 15 pin to USB?

    I am not sure if this is the right place to post this, so if it isnt, I appologize, and please re-locate it. :) I have an older pc joytick that has a 15 pin connector. I just got a new system, and wondered if they make an adapter that will convert the 15 pin to USB? My new rig doesnt have a...
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    Linux and windows xp

    Can you have Linux and Windows XP on the same pc?
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    Is ram shot, or is pc dying?

    If I am downloading a file or program, my pc runs very slow. My browser takes 5 times longer to open a webpage. Does this mean the ram is had it, or would it be hard drive or other issues? Its an older HP by the way.
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    Question about cd/dvd drive

    I am ready to order a pc, and I am stumped with the cd rom options. I want to get a Lite-On combo SOHC-5232K 52x32x52X16 that will play the dvd's,cdroms, and record cds. But also looking to get a simple 52x asus cdrom as my first drive, and have the combo as my second. Would this be practical...
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    Whats the diference between these memory sticks

    Are these the same item? I noticed one is 2-3-3-6-T1, and the other is 2-3-3-6-1T. Is the 1T AND T1 a misprint? And would this ram be good for a k8v-SE Deluxe with amd 64 3400+? http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=20-145-416&depa=1...
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    Thermaltake Tsunami

    I recently read a review on the Thermaltake Tsunami case. The review said that the motherboard has to be removed in order to take the power supply out. I have heard that the psu was very tight to go into the Tsunami, but didnt know this about the motherboard having to be taken out. That realy...
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    What Antivirus to use on a new rig

    I read this interesting link below from Mechbgone's site about installing an antivirus on a new system before you even think about going online. This has really got me worried. I read so many bad reviews on so many anti virus software, Norton, Mcaffee, Etc., I wouldnt know where to start. Any...
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    windows xp pro oem or retail

    Still debating on building a pc. Noticed at new egg there is a retail and OEM version of xp. Is the oem ok, since it is so much cheaper?
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    AMD64

    I seen a link in here a couple weeks ago that compared the 64's to the P4's. Anyone know where it is? I cant seem to locate it. Thanks.
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    I want to build a new system

    I have never built a pc before, and am very worried about buying the parts and doing this. I already have a brand new case my good friend sent me, so I feel kinda obligated to build one now. This rig will be for gaming, multitasking, and all around web use. Here are the components I have chosen...
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    Buying a new PC

    I am purchasing a new pc and I have some options. My first question. What is the diference between these two pentiums, and which one of the two 3.0's would be a better choice? I hate to go the extra 60 on a 3.2, but it is an option also. The price is the same on the two 3.0s. I am gettting an...
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    building a pc

    My friend is putting together a new rig. He bought these parts and am wondering if it is a good choice so far. MSI KT600 Motherboard 2/Lan, SATA, AMD XP3000 Processor. This is all the parts he has so far. He didnt list much to go by, but I can get more info from him. Is this an ok mobo for this...
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    OCZ Ram

    Is anyone familiar with OCZ ram, and are they any good? How are they compared to Corsair? I am having an ABS built, and these are on their options. The one I am looking at is "Quantity 2 of OCZ DDR PC-3200 Performance Series Memory 512MB", or should I get "Quantity 2 of Corsair 256MB PC-3200...
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    Intel motherboad

    Is the "Intel 875P 800MHz FSB 8X AGP (Hyper-Threading) SATA 1 gigabit" an ok motherboard? I am probably going to buy an ABS pc very soon, and it has only this motherboard option. They used to stock the "ASUS p4c800-E deluxe", but now the cheapos put it in another higher priced model =( So...
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    Problem staying online

    I have an older pc, win.98 with a rockwell modem 56k. The past few days, when i am online for awhile, i get thrown offline and a window pops up and says: "Your connection to iwvisp (which is my internet provider) has been terminated, would you like to reconnect". It even does this when I am...
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    Which sound card to buy

    Was wondering if there is any difernce between the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 - OEM BULK , or the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS? I will be using logitech z640 speakers with it. Need some opionions. Thanks =) Cody
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    ATI 9600

    I am going to put together a system adn wondered if the ati 9600 non pro or 9500 non pro would be any good? I hate to go the xtra bucks for a 9800, and I have no other options but those or gforce, which is outa the question. Thanx. Cody
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    What cd rewriter is better?

    I am trying to decide between The Lite-On 52x32x52 CD-RW Drive LTR-52327S - OEM or the Plextor 48x24x48 CD-RW drive Model PX-W4824TA/SW-BL/. Which would be best? Thanx! Cody
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    Which motherboard is better?

    Is the Asus Model P4S800 SIS 648 Chipset 800/533MHz good for gaming or would the ASUS Motherboard 800Mhz FSB Model# P4C800-E DELUXE be better? The top one is cheaper, and I am going to have a raid 0 setup with two 120 seagates. Also, anyone know if NEC dvd rewriters are any good? Thanx Cody
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    p4 2.6, 2.8 or 3.0?

    Which one would be best choice for a pair of seagate 120 gb hds and an ati 9800 pro? Is there much difernce between the 2.8 and the 3.0? I have no idea how to overclock and dont realy want to know, just want good performance. Please help, thanx Cody
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    odyBetter motherboard and hardrive setup?

    Sorry for this very long post but I need some opinions here. I am putting together a pc mostly for gaming and everyday use, but not realy into hardcore gaming. I would prefer to stay under $1800, and building my own isnt an option since I know nothing of building pc's. On the lower priced pc...
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    New PC specs

    I am having this system built mostly for gaming and running diferent programs at the same time. Please let me know if these components are ok. I also would like to know if 2 hard drives are better than one, and if 2x120gb hard drives are more than enough, or should I go with 2 x 160? Also is a...
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    ATI Pro or Sapphire

    I am wondering whats a good card to get. I am going to have a pc built and would like to know weather to go with the "Gigabyte ATI RADEON 9800 PRO 256MB Model GV-R98P256D" or the cheaper "Sapphire Radeon 9800 PRO 128MB DDR DVI/TV-out 8X AGP". Or would a "Sapphire Radeon 9600 128MB DDR...