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    xpcgear has asus P5ND2-SLi Deluxe mobo for$248.99 + Free 2nd Day or 3Day Shipping!

    Looks shady to me too. I don't care if this shady or not...I don't like ur silly comment quoted above. You couldn't possibly have met all the asian people before making that comment, could you? Knowing that you are from Texas and looking at your comment will it be wise for me to conclude that...
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    Temperature Probe and RPM Sensor Questions

    yes..i am sure if you are ready to open the back of the fan (i don't know how..or if anyone really should) and solder the pcb. the fan is good only as a case in take fan because of the curvature of the fan blades. - rex
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    Please HELP!! Norton Ghost 2003 ... C:\TEMP\MBR.BIN not found!

    When I am trying to make an image of my C drive onto a DVD it says MBR.BIN not found and does not back up/image the drive. Does anyone know why? My computer does not seem to have any problem in running tho. Thanks for your help. Here's the screenshot of the message
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    Help me partition my 73GB Raptor

    So, will it be prudent to get a 37GB Raptor for my OS and use this one for programs, apps and games? I don't do video editing currently.
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    Help me partition my 73GB Raptor

    Alright...got my partitions sorted out...now need answers to questions 2, 3 & 4. :) Help!
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    Help me partition my 73GB Raptor

    I am planning to partition my new 74GB Raptor like this. C: 2GB for DOS(FAT32) D: 6GB for OS(NTFS) -- Per sonoma1993 suggestions F: 30GB for Apps(Photoshop, Flash MX etc.) (NTFS) G: Rest Games and Data (NTFS) Planning to use max of 60GB on this Raptor. Image This is how I have...
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    Monarch Computer- absolutely ridiculous!

    I ordered a 3700 San Diego/DFI NF4 SLI combo on 6/28. I am yet to receive it from Monarch in Georgia. I emailed them first time on 7/7 and they said they would be shipping in the evening. Obviously never happened. I again emailed on 7/11 and they said last night was the night! Patiently I waited...
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    Temperature Probe and RPM Sensor Questions

    The Panaflo fan I have has RPM/TACH output disabled in the factory and so, RPM sensor will not work even if I add the third wire. However, I am still waiting to learn about temp probes. By the way, most Panaflos have TACH output disabled. - Rex
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    HP 23in LCD Monitor $799.99 shipped free AR $100

    Are you serious about "2405 uses an inferior panel"? Never heard that before. - Rex
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    Temperature Probe and RPM Sensor Questions

    I have got my answers to the RPM question...still need help with temp sensors. plz help.
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    Temperature Probe and RPM Sensor Questions

    MX232 Matrix Orbital Temperature Sensor Questions I have got me Matrix Orbital MX232 for my new rig. Now, is there a tutorial about how to set up temperature sensors with it? If you don't know about MX232 (which I strongly doubt) can you at least guide me to some DIY guide to temperature...
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    pc gaming build

    Check my rig in the signature or on the website. I do a lot of web building work that involves Photoshop, Flash etc. and gaming is the other purpose. My only 3 suggestions will be buy retail products if you don't have another computer that you can rip apart. I spent at least 100 dollars...
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    Help me choose a name for my New Rig

    reine noire or démon noir How about That! :P :-)
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    Help me choose a name for my New Rig

    How about InZanity?... a deeper variation of "Insanity"? :P People with Insane rigs will be insanely mad if I do so... :) - Rex
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    Help me choose a name for my New Rig

    NOPE... Been there, done that, don't want to do that again anytime soon. :P
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    Help me choose a name for my New Rig

    I am thinking about naming it DIABLO so far based on Lambourghini Diablo and the bestselling ACTION RPG of same name. However, I am looking for some suggestions...so, please put your creative hats on. And help me out...:P Components o Lian Li PC-60BPlus o DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 SLI-DR...
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    Dell 2405 LCD $840 + tax (Ends wed 7/13)

    Wipro folks can't adjust prices. They are in India and don't have any access to DELL financial system. However, they can cancel your order. I have received my beautiful 2405 today! I didn't realize how heavy that thing was...hehe dropped it as soon as i opened it...heart almost stopped...
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    WINDOWS 2000 Install won't FORMAT HDD...Please Help

    How do I remove the partition?
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    WINDOWS 2000 Install won't FORMAT HDD...Please Help

    I need to format my HDD while installing WINDOWS 2000 OS Slipstreamed w/ SP4. I have tried several times but, it will ask me if I would like to repair or fresh install. But, in either case, it is not formatting the HDD. I want a spankin' new OS.. Can someone tell me how am I goofing it up...
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    Modding Zalman 7700 Cu with Panaflo 120mm U1A

    a trip to giants pharmacy... :) and kitchen cupboard to pull out a mr.coffee paper filter?
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    Modding Zalman 7700 Cu with Panaflo 120mm U1A

    Modding Zalman 7700 Cu with Panaflo 120mm U1A Yes...that's the plan. I have modded my existing Zalman 7700 AlCu and pulled out that 5 volter and cut out the Panaflo 120mm U1A beast from its frame. Then I carefully drilled holes in it to stick the Zalman Fan holder. The problem I am facing now...
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    How to test heat sink fan separately

    Here is what has happened... While fooling around...I connected the HSF to the 4 pin connector. The HSF has a 3 pin tail and so, I connected it via 3 to 4pin connector. While I was reading the manual of the PSU, my son decided to make a go at it. So, we turned on the PSU back switch. The...
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    How to test heat sink fan separately

    I am wondering if I can test heat sink fan separately just plugging in the heatsink fan to the PSU without connecting other connectors to the motherboard. I believe, I need to connect at least 4 connectors before turning the PSU on. Because the +5 volt rail needs at least 2 amp load. Or am I...
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    Dell 2405 LCD $840 + tax (Ends wed 7/13)

    I called the numbers provided in this thread. Never could get hold of those folks. They called me back after I emailed them about purchasing the monitor. However, for order status, I used the number from dell website for order status queries...and yes, I was also thrown to automated system after...
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    Dell 2405 LCD $840 + tax (Ends wed 7/13)

    just had a somewhat irritating chat session on dell customer chat service...read this: Welcome to Dell Chat. Please wait for an available agent. You will be notified when your chat is accepted by an agent. {xxxx 4:05:47 PM} When will my order actually be shipped? This shipment is getting...
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    Dell 2405 LCD $840 + tax (Ends wed 7/13)

    Guys - Has anyone received delivery of any of the DELL 2405fpW's bought after 6/15/2005 from DELL Home with 25% discount? I have ordered one for $881. The estimated ship date was 6/21 when I received confirmation of my order. Last week that was changed to 6/24 and today it is showing as 7/1...
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    Dell 2405FP LCD ~ 900 (edit) tomorrow @DELL HOME

    FW= FatWallet?? How do you use Fatwallet? Please explain...thanks
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    Dell 2405FP LCD ~ 900 (edit) tomorrow @DELL HOME

    Here is what I believe is going on with DELL. DELL has outsourced most/all of their transaction support to India. But, for security measures have divided transaction detail into non-payment related detail and payment detail. The support in India where most of the DELL calls go to do not have...
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    Dell 2405FP LCD ~ 900 (edit) tomorrow @DELL HOME

    Finally $881.26.... :P Thanks to DELL India support desk...relentlessly cancelled all my previous orders. I am hoping to see 30% off or more briefly before end of DELL quarter. What's DELL's fiscal month...anyone knows? In any case....I heard sooooooooo many good things about this monitor..I...
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    Dell 2405FP LCD ~ 900 (edit) tomorrow @DELL HOME

    goddarned!! $899.25 ...did not get 2% off...did not realize i had to enter the friggin' coupon number even when i am paying by dpa. no wonder dell is becoming KMart..in India. Their order processing could be streamlined in a much better way. Pretty sure they pay a lot of overhead because of...
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    Dell 2405FP LCD ~ 900 (edit) tomorrow @DELL HOME

    http://www.gottadeal.com/dell.php http://rasputinj.com/article5347.html
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    Dell 2405FP LCD ~ 900 (edit) tomorrow @DELL HOME

    Finger on Trigger...Got DELL Preffered qualified...2% 6 months no payment....hehe. 5 more minutes and counting.. Hope this works out fine!!
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    Dell 2405FP LCD ~ 900 (edit) tomorrow @DELL HOME

    Dang!! The $959 one....eagerly waiting to jump in for new one today!!
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    Dell 2405FP LCD ~ 900 (edit) tomorrow @DELL HOME

    Just do a dell order chat and cancel it. I just did mine. Double confirmed cancellation and got chat transcript emailed with cancellation confirmation number too. Some lone guy handles all the dell chat..calls himself Reuben (hope not that american idle! guy). Decent fella tho..cancelled...
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    Dell 2405FP LCD ~ 900 (edit) tomorrow @DELL HOME

    Chatted with Mr. Reuben on Dell Chat and got my $959 order cancelled. I am now ready to jump onto this deal tomorrow. I am new to fatwallet..how do you use it? Thanks.. Rex
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    Dell 2405FP LCD ~ 900 (edit) tomorrow @DELL HOME

    After watching this baby for more than a month and then pulling the trigger at $959.00 makes me wonder how I actually can bag this one at tomorrow's price. Please validate my plan: 1. Order another one using Fatwallet & DPA to stack another 5% over 25%. 2. Cancel pending order... :( DON'T...
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    AR $0.00 Deals at Outpost.com

    Yes I noticed that. I went to CompUSA and saw Nero 6 had a $20 USD Upgrade rebate. However, I won't qualify for that. I will add AR next time onwards... I believe, NORTON Deal is pretty nice. Ghost is an absolute must for DIY enthusiasts. Internet security just needs screenprints, which I...
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    AR $0.00 Deals at Outpost.com

    Thanks. Just bought 'em... :) hope i don't get fried by mail-in rebates. mostly i do get fried... :( So, deal is hot after i get my money back :) - Rex