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    OCZ 520w PSUs blowing up

    I went over to Monarch Computers this afternoon to pick up some stuff. I overheard a sales rep talking to a customer about the OCZ 520w Powerstreams. The customer was in the shop to pick one up. The sales rep told him that they were pulling the power supplys off the shelf because they had...
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    Problem with running DOOM III with new 6800GT

    I just installed my new Gainward 6800GT Golden Sample. Install went without a hitch, everything seems to be running fine. However when I went to start DOOM III, the program acts like it's about to start, then crashes to the desktop. My new card is OC to the ultra settings. Any ideas...
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    Sunbeam Rheobus LEDs: Anyway to change them?

    After much debate I just purchased a Sunbeam fan controller, over my other option which was the Vantec. Here's my problem. I know the Sunny is a great controller, but it's just plain ugly...cheesy graphics and blindingly bright LEDS. So is there anyway I could change out the LEDS for something...
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    MCX4000+Enermax Blue 92mm Fan =Good Idea or Idiocy?

    Okay here's the deal,This is the first pc, that I?m building that isn?t a hash of old parts and new (think computer jalopy). My wife to be is getting my old box. Since I don?t have 1500-2000 bucks to blow all at once, I?m slowly acquiring components and building over the summer. I?m trying to...
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    2.8 P4C vs 3.06 P4N, which would you buy?

    I'm going to upgrade in the next few months and plan on buying a P4 in July or August. I don't want to spend anymore than $400 (ouch!). So I've noticed that these two are both around 400 bucks Intel P4 478 2.8 GHz 800 FSB Intel P4 3.06GHz CPU 533 FSB So which is faster, or actually...
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    Question: I'm sleeving my PSU cables and...?

    This is the first time, I've done this. I've paid close attention to reconnecting my four pin connectors, and after a first sloppy trial, the second cable was much easier. My concern was over the two middle black wires. There was no way I could get the shrink wrap around the female plugs by...
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    Just checking to see if my PSU is DOA

    I just got my new Enermax 465AX from Newegg yesterday. Since I haven't recieved my case yet I decided to plug it in to see if it worked. The fans didn't do anything but I heard a click when I turned off the switch, just like you would with a power strip. So can I assume my PSU is ok and that...
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    Any word on the Abit IC7-G

    ...any news on release dates, reviews, pricing, etc?
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    Old comp configuration and new hard drive problems

    Hi. Board Noobie here, with just enough computer knowledge to be dangerous. Which means I can do basic comp setup with assistance, unfortunately I have moved away from my comp. sensai. Ok here's the issue, I'm the process of upgrading my PC and doing handmedowns for my fiance and her mother...