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    Reformatting Win XP question

    I am planning to reformat my C: partion which has my OS on it, but I have multiple partitions on my hard drives. On my D: Drive I have all of my games, UT2004, FarCry, etc. When I format and reinstall XP, do I have to uninstall and reinstall all of the games since all of the short cuts and...
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    How to get mpeg-2/4 clips from a DVD

    Hey all, I have a newbie question about encoding MPEG-2/4s,...I think. First off, I own the DVDs I want to do this with, so Iam not trying to cheat someone by copying the whole movie to sell or steal. All I want to know is, how do I copy a small clip from a DVD, like scene I think is...
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    Can't Play DVD's in New Rig

    I just finished building my new rig and wanted to try out the new monitor and video performnace so a friend lent me a DVD to try out. I put it in my DVD drive (Lite-On LDW-411S) and I opened PowerDVD XP version 4.0 (updates with the latest updates) and select play and Power DVD locks up. I...
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    NOOB OCing questions and Thanks....

    Hey all, ust got my X-mas present put together in my pseudo new rig and wanted to say thanks to several people/groups and ask a few questions. First off, thanks to Anandtech.com, AbXZone.com and XtremeSystems.org for great support and nice people. Second, thanks to GravediggA and UberL33tJarad...
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    Can't Load XP on DiamondMax 10 300GB SATA with 16mb Cache

    I just got all my system components: MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum (939) MB with Athlon64 3200+ chip Mushkin Blue PC3200 512mbx2 PNY Geforce 6800NU and Maxtor DiamondMax10 300GB 7200rpm, 16mb cache SATA harddrive I have everything all put together and I am trying to install Win XP Pro but am...
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    Anti-Static precautions when building system?

    Hey guys, I am about to build my system and was wondering about static precautions. The last system I built, I just left my old system off, but plugged in and touched the case every few minutes to ground myself. Do I need to do anything else, or more drastic? Or can I forget about it and just...
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    New install Win 2000 Pro or XP RPo

    Question for yall... I currently have window 2000 Pro on both my desktop and my wife's lap top. I have a copy of XP Pro I got in school 2 years ago but have never installed. I am currently upgrading my desktop and wonder which operating system I should install. I have had very few if an...
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    NForce3 & Geforce 6800 or nForce4 and geForce6600GT????

    Alright guys, I am trying to upgrade my rig for Xmas and am having trouble making a decision: here is my current thought: I already have an Antec Sonata case I got at CompUSA on Black Friday for $69. I also picked up the Maxtor DiamondMaxPlus 300GB, 7200rpm, 16mb cache HD for $199 to use as my...
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    Where should I get my CPU and Motherboard from?

    Anyone have advice/warnings on where to buy my MB/CPU combo? I am thinking of getting the MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum NVIDIA nForce3 ULTRA 939 and the Athlon64 3200+ Retail box CPU. I just can't decide where to get it from. Newegg has been fine for every purchase I have made, so has Mwave. I...
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    Advice about upgrading system

    Hey all, Great forum first of all. Secondly, I am doing a little upgrading and wanted peoples thoughts. Some items will be bought new in the future, some items I have from my current system, and some my wife so thoughfully picked up for me at CompUSA's black friday sale, so they can be...
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    ASUS AV8 Delux or wait for the new NForce4???

    Hey all, quick question. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...teid=0035742108 Tiger direct has the Asus AV8 Delux MB, and the Athlon64 3400+ processor for $300 after rebate. Its $400 prior to rebate, about the same price at Newegg.com. My question is do I go this route at $300 or wait till...