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    Why can I only see a couple of pages of Topics?

    I haven't really visited this site since my last build and I am wondering if there is a reason why I can't see all the pages of topics. Maybe I'm locked out due to inactivity? Has everything been archived? Thanks in advance for your help.
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    Need Motherboard Recommendations

    Ok, It's been several years since my last build. I came here last time and got good advice so I'm here again! I'm looking to build a new computer with a Intel Conroe Core Duo processor. I definently want a motherboard that with mirror raid capabilities although I've never done this before. I'm...
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    Name the best 939 board under $100.00

    I'm driving myself crazy trying to decide on what mobo to get. I doubt I'll ever OC it so that is not really a consideration. I want a good stable board with lots of room for upgradeability. Ones I keep looking at ASUS A8N5X BIOSTAR TForce6100-939 MSI K8NGM2-FID ASRock...
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    Motherboard recommendations

    I'm going to building a computer for my son and I am looking for a good stable budget motherboard for AMD 939, & onboard video (for the time being) Here are some I found. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated Choice 1 Choice 2 Choice 3 Thanks again!
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    Back-up Questions

    I would like to get a system to back-up my computer so I need some expert advice. Basically what I would like is the ability to have a backup of my "C" drive in case mine goes south. Right now my system entails an ABIT NF7 running XP Pro with 2 IDE hard dives partitioned into several smaller...
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    Network Help!

    Alright, I'm baffled. I'll admit I know nothing about setting up a network and I tried and seem to have failed. I need some expertise here! I have 3 computers all hooked up to a D-Link D-524 wireless router which is connected to a cable modem. Two desktops have ethernet cables to the router and...
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    KV7 vs KV7-V

    I'm looking at these two mobo's and wondering what the differences are. Any suggestions on which one to pick up? Does one allow for more expansion later? Looking to throw in an exisiting athlon 1200 and possibly upgrade later. This is just for a internet/email/Word machine. Just looking for a...
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    AMD Motherboard/CPU question

    Why do some socket A motherboards (on NewEggs site) say this Athlon XP/ Athlon/ Duron/ Sempron And some just say this Athlon XP/ Athlon/ Duron
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    Inexpensive Motherboard

    I'm looking for an inexpensive motherboard for a stable (no overclocking) system for my wifes computer which just died. It was a KT7 Raid. I will be using a Athlon 1200 chip and the exisiting memory (if I can)..... Just want something simple to set up that is rock stable. Would like to have on...
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    Epson R300 Non OEM ink

    Alright, I have a Epson R300 printer and I need to get some refill cartridges. Who have you had luck with and why do you recommend them. (For people on a budget who can't justify buying OEM ones)
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    ABIT NF7-S Two tone European Siren on Cold Boot

    The title pretty much says it all..... When I turn on the computer from a cold start I get the Two Tone siren as soon as it enters Windows XP. When I get to the log on screen I can then choose to turn off the pc and I choose to restart. It them restarts with no siren. What gives?!!? This is...
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    Old Hard-drive defaults to primary drive on XP WTF

    Alright....here's the situation. I had a system based on a 8RDA+ (with XP Pro) and the board took an unexpected nose dive. I replaced the board with an ABIT NF7-S and a new hard drive. Now I want to install the old hard drive in the new computer while keeping the new hard drive as the boot drive...
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    TDK 440N Opinions Please!

    Anyone out there own a TDK 440N DVD drive? Love it? Hate it? Good points...Bad points.....Let me know. Thanks!
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    Rebadged NEC 1300a

    What companies rebadge NEC 1300a's? Verbatim? Who else?
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    Setting up a NF7-S

    I can't seem to be able to locate a thread that shows the best way to go about setting up a NF7-S. I'm interested in the optimal BIOS settings (stable bios version) and the proper sequence of loading Windows XP/SP1, Nforce Drivers, Video Card drivers etc. In addition to any other particular...
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    Solved! Please Help: NF7-S stuck at post screen

    I don't know what happened but I fired up the computer for the first time and immediately entered the BIOS screen. All I did was update the date and time....exited and saved...rebooted and now it is stuck on the Post screen. Think the BIOS is screwed up? Anybody experience this before?
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    Xtreme Gear

    I hope I placed this thread in the right section I may be buying a case from this company. Anyone ever dealt with them? Xtreme Gear I want to purchase this case. Chieftec Case with Window, No PSU (Steel Version) Do you know of a vender selling the same case for about the same price with a...
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    New Motherboard, Old Hard drive

    My motherboard (8RDA+) died on me suddenly one day and I decided to replace it with a different one (NF7-S). I'm sure that I can't just slap in the new board with the old hard drive and expect everything to back to normal. the Operating system and all the progams were on the one partitioned hard...
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    Help me decide on a case

    I think I've narrowed my decision down to two cases. Help me decide!! Which of the two would you vote for? Case #1 Case #2
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    Oops Accidental Repost

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    Show me what you think is the Best Case as far as looks, cooling & Price

    The title says it all! I'm looking for a good looking case with great cooling (120mm fans), maybe a window, covered drive bays, a removable motherboard tray and a decent price. Show me whatcha got!!! PSU is optional. Note.....The case doesn't have to have all of that....but the more the...
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    NF7-S and HyperX 3500

    I read somewhere and I cannot locate the thread that Kingston has found a problem with the HyperX3500 and the NF-2 m/b's. Something about revision 012 & revision 024. What has been peoples experiences with this as I have 2 sticks with a 012/024 designation? I'd like to contact Kingston & get...
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    Who's selling Buffalo RAM?

    Someone on this site or another has been selling RAM at good prices and people are having good luck with it. I think it is Buffalo but I'm not certain? I used to have a link but I can't find it. Anyone Know?
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    Best Nforce Motherboard Need Answers ASAP Please

    I have to replace my DOA 8RDA+ with another board and I am looking at the NF7-S. What does everyone recommend and WHY? I'm looking for stability and O/C'ing potential. I need to order it quickly so please respond as soon as possible! Thanks :beer:
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    Best AMD platform for stability and O/Cing

    You may have seen my other post regarding my Epox 8RDA+ that seems to have gone DOA for no apparent reason. I am in the middle of trying to figure out how to RMA it and whether to send it to Epox or back to NewEgg. If anyone has any suggestions on how to go about that it would be highly...
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    Best way to RMA an Epox Motherboard

    I have an Epox 8RDA+ m/b that I purchased 6 months ago from NewEgg and it seems to have died an untimely death. I have emailed Epox tech support and gone throught the normal troubleshooting procedures to no avail. What is the best way to approach this RMA? I received this email from Epox...
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    CALLING ALL VETERANS What the &%#@ All I did was take out the memory

    Ok, I'm baffled and frustrated. I took out the one stick of PC2700 memory and reinstalled it. Now the computer doesn't even post. I get nothing...no beeps....no code except FF....nothing comes up on the monitor...and I can't shut it off unless I pull the plug...I've tried different memory in...
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    Barton 2500 temps too high?!!?

    Ok, I just installed my Barton 2500 on my 8RDA+ M/B with a SK-7 with a Smart Case II fan and AS3. With the fan at full blast I'm reading 48-49 degrees C. To me this is a bit too hot but I am no expert. My 1700 Palomino would run about 41 C on the same board with a Volcano 7+. I really thought...
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    8RDA+ BIOS dated 7/18/03

    Has anyone tried the new BIOS dated 7/18/03 and what were your results? I'm about to upgrade from a 1700 to a Barton 2500 and am considering updating the BIOS. Do you need to uninstall GoBack? Another site recommended it but I don't know if I think its a good idea. Thanks:beer:
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    Barton 2500 Stepping and results

    I just got my Barton 2500 yesterday with the following stepping. AQXEA 0323TPMW Anyone ese have this same stepping with good/bad/indifferent results overclocking? Anyone know if this will be a good candidate for O/Cing? Thanks!!:beer:
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    New Barton Retail from NewEgg

    I just received my 2500 Barton from NewEgg today and it's marked AQXEA 0323. What can anyone tell me about the potential of this chip? Anyone have any luck with a similiar one?:beer:
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    Underclocking Memory

    Alright, I have a Barton 2500 on the way but I still have the Crucial 2100 memory. What are my options for using this memory on this system? Should I underclock the memory (.80 * 166 = 133) or just try running it at 166? Probably won't work huh?!!? Is that how this is done? I've never messed...
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    New CPU for possible O/C Recommendations Please

    I'd like to purchase a new CPU for my 8RDA+ M/B. Currently I am running PC2100 memory. If I didn't change the memory now (may be able to upgrade later to PC3200) what CPU should I get for system stability and O/C potential? The Barton 2500 or the Athlon 2400XP with the 266 MHz FSB? Is there such...
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    9800 Pro New Install Results Opinions Please

    Ok, I just installed my 9800 Pro and ran both 3D Mark 2001 & 2003. My results are as follows. 2001 12118 2003 5218 System Epox 8RDA+ Athlon 1700 XP 512 PC2100 9800 Pro The card was just installed. Nothing has been tweaked or altered. Using the latest ATI drivers and Direct X 9.0. Norton...
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    Gateway 9800 Pro?

    Ok, I finally got it. I received my 9800 Pro today that I won on Flea Bay. Lets just say it was a deal that I couldn't turn down. Anyhow....as always there was a surprise. This particular card has some interesting numbers on it that I'd like some help deciphering. I think it may be a Visiontek...
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    9800 Pro driver question

    O.k. I broke down and did it. I have an ATI 9800 Pro on its way to replace my Geforce4Ti4200. My real concern is how to make the swap. What is the best way to go about getting rid of the Nvidia drivers so I have a clean install for the 9800 besides reformatting the hard drive? Does anyone have a...
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    Samsung 17" Flat Screen CRT $46.76 at OD

    Office Depot has a Samsung SyncMaster 753DF 17" Flat CRT Monitor Item # 595549 on sale for $116.76. Online it will come up as 176.76 but when you choose to pick it up in store it will change to $116.76. You can try to order it that way and find the rebates online but unless the local store has...
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    9700 Pro vs non-Pro Need some help.

    I've decided that I would like to get a 9700 Pro. Now how do you tell the difference between the two? I know that ATI only made the Pro model and they let the 'other' manufacturers make Pro & non-pro versions. I also know that the main difference seems to be the use of faster and slower memory...
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    High CPU Utilization Windows XP Q815411

    I've heard that there is some sort of patch (Q815411) for nForce Boards running Windows XP with SP1 that are experiencing high CPU utilization. Has anyone used this with success? What is an easy way to tell if you should apply this patch? Any and all info would be greatly appreciated!
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    Windows XP Updates 8RDA+

    I am running Windows XP Pro on a 8RDA+ M/B. Are there any Windows updates that should be avoided? Any known issues? Thanks for your help!