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    Help me get some more life out of an old rig (A64 3500+)

    I usually keep two gaming rigs running. The primary is for FPS gaming. The second is for friends to use or when I'm multiboxing MMORPGs. My current primary is a Conroe rig that's still getting the job done. My second box is the problem. I have been considering building a new primary and...
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    Gigabyte 965P-DS3 and X-Fi XtremeGamer

    I put together a new build last month with a DS3. I ordered a cheap Audigy SE to keep from using onboard sound, but it didn't occur to me that the card wouldn't have a header for the front headphone and microphone jacks on my case. I ended up using the onboard sound. After some searching...
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    Front panels for temp/fan monitoring

    Can anyone recommend a good panel for temperature monitoring and fan control? It needs to be black and not full of bling. My old rig was built in a SViking case. I kind of got used to being able to check the case temp with a glance. I would like to have the same ability with my new rig...
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    24" Widescreen LCD Questions

    I did some searches on this and read some of the LCD Buyer's Guide post looking for the answers to a few questions. I will confess that I didn't make it through all 116 pages of the Buyer's Guide. Since I didn't find the answers I guess a new thread is in order. All of these are in regards to...
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    Is this the right time for a new PC?

    With new video chipsets, Vista and DX10 on the near horizon is this a good time for a new PC? I've been around computers for almost 25 years now, so I know this question gets asked a lot. I know that there is always something new on the way. No matter what you buy there will be something...
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    Seeking case recommendations (to go with a MSI K8N Diamond)

    I'm looking at building a new rig. I'm trying to find a good mid tower case. I would like to have 120mm fans to keep it quiet. I most likely won't overclock or if I do it will be mild. I won't run SLI to start, but I may upgrade. I'm looking for something in black, but without a lot of...
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    What benchmarking software?

    My new rig is arriving today. I want to benchmark it, along with 2 old machines. I've already found the Futuremark site, along with Aquamark. Are any others recommended? How about for burn in? I also want to test the hard drives. What is recommended for testing access speed and transfer...