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    Rate my build please....

    Hello folks, I know I asked for a building rating a couple of months back, but circumstances dictated that I push the purchase off until now. So here goes..... This build will be replacing an AMD Phenom 9350e quad-core machine that is going to the wife (to replace her Intel P4 machine)...
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    Rate my build please - gamers need not respond

    Looking to replace an aging AMD x2. I don't do any gaming at all. This PC will be used primarily for the internet, basic office tasks, light photo-editing, and music media. I want something that's fast, reliable, and will last me a couple of years at least. I also want to keep my budget as...
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    Bounced check from Antec?

    I purchased an Antec power supply from NewEgg back in July as part of a new system build. The purchase came with a $30 mail-in rebate. The rebate was submitted, all requirements were met, and I got a $30 check from Antec last month. The check was deposited to my checking account. I just...
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    BIOS fails to recognize RAM

    Message deleted. ____________________ JohnC - Kechi, KS
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    Extending the life of an older PC

    To all, I have an *old* Gateway 700S PC that I?m trying to extend the life on a little bit longer. Its uses RAMBUS RIMM PC800 memory modules and an AGP interface for the video card. I plan on upgrading the memory to a couple of 512mb modules I?ll get off of eBay (for a total of 1gb)...
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    LG 24" Monitor - quick question

    To all, I am considering the LG Model W2452T 24" LCD for my next monitor purchase (September). Does anyone know what "2H Coating" surface treatment means? I'm trying to find out if the display has a glossy panel or a matt panel. If it does not have a glossy panel, can anyone make a...
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    New Build - Western Digital WD2500YS sata drives

    Just booted up a new build with 2 each Western Digital WD2500YS 250gb drives. After initiating the Windows install, I partitioned the first drive with a C: partition size of 50gb and a D: partition size of 150gb, leaving 50 gb unpartitioned. I then told it to do a NTFS quick format. After a...
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    Thermal paste on 'boxed' CPU?

    My components have started to roll in for my build. I got a 'boxed' Intel E7200. On the bottom of the included cooling fan are three strips of gray material about a 1/4" wide and 1" long. I assume this is the thermal paste, correct? There is nothing I need to do as far as further...
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    Build review please

    Would you folks mind taking a look at this build? I plan on ordering today in order to have everything ship this week. This will be replacing a 3-year old Dell XPS 400. The only item I plan on using from the old system is a Dell analog LCD monitor. This system will be used for nothing more...
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    General thoughts on DFI boards

    I'm getting prepared for a new system build in September. My current system is going on three years old (AMD 3800 X2) and it's time to upgrade. I've been out of touch for a while but have been lurking here the past week or so trying to get up to speed. I've been looking at different...
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    Standard white molex connectors

    I am looking to purchase about 50 each standard white Molex 4-pin connectors, female, along with 50 sets of female pins. Where can I purchase these? All I can seem to find are the UV or colored ones, which I do not want. Thanks.
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    Do you ever change your e-mail address?

    Does anyone ever change their e-mail address to combat spam? It seems like even with the best spam filters, after so long, your e-mail in-box gets flooded with crap on a daily basis. I'm just wondering if it's worth it killing an existing e-mail address and replacing it with a new one every...
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    Feeding fan tach signal to motherboard

    I want to use a Sunbeam Rheobus Fan Controller to control the fans for my case and CPU cooler. Since the fans plug into the back of the controller instead of on the motherboard, I lose the ability to monitor their speed. Is it possible to use an external controller such as this but somehow...
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    Marvel. Because there is nothing quite like it.

    http://www.go-l.com/monitors/athens/features/index.htm
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    How fast should Windows report my processor speed?

    Please forgive the dumb question. I have an AMD 3800+ X2 dual-core processor in my new rig. How fast should Windows-XP Pro report the processor speed? Looking at the 'General' tab of my System Properties, it indicates the following: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+ 1.00...
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    What do you folks recommend for "Drive Imaging"?

    Have a new rig that went into operation this weekend. Other than the DVD burner, it does not use any IDE drives. Instead, I am using two Seagate 160gb SATA drives. My old version of Norton Ghost (2002), which works at the DOS level, does not recognize the existence of the SATA drives. So...
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    Would you consider this a defect?

    Have a new rig build with the following specs: Motherboard: EPoX EP-9NPA+Ultra Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Dual Core Processor Model ADA3800BVBOX Video: AOpen 91.05210.66U Geforce 6600 256MB DDR PCI Express x16 Video Card RAM...
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    Windows hangs (sometimes) on new RIG build

    Got a new rig up & running this weekend. Here's the details: Motherboard: EPoX EP-9NPA+Ultra Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Dual Core Processor Model ADA3800BVBOX Video: AOpen 91.05210.66U Geforce 6600 256MB DDR PCI Express x16...
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    What's this connector for?

    AOpen GeForce 6600 256MB PCI -Express Video Card I just got this video card for my build and the included instructions make no mention of what this connector is for. (See image link, connector circled in red.) It looks similar to a game port connector with one row of eight pins and...
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    Zalman CNPS7700-Cu CPU Cooler

    I have a Zalman CNPS7700-Cu CPU Cooler on the way as part of my new system build. I haven't been able to see any really detailed close-up images of the components, but I have a question about the controller. Does the contoller use a standard rotating knob (rheostat) to control the fan speed...
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    Best passive cooling video board?

    I need help selecting a video card. But I want one with passive cooling; no cooling fan. I do not do any gaming, over-clocking, or any of that. This is strictly for a home office PC. I'm thinking 128mb will be more than enough RAM. The card also has to be able to support a resolution...
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    GeForce 6600 - All supported resolutions?

    I plan on purchasing this video card: XFX PVT43PUAH3 Geforce 6600 256MB DDR PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail How can I obtain a list of all supported resolutions, not just the max resolution? I've been to XFX's website and can't seem to find anything there. Thanks.
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    Man, where do I begin? I'm totally lost!

    First, I ask that you all please excuse the noob here. I used to build PCs back in the day of Pentium III's, IDE hard drives, PCI/AGP graphics, etc. I've since been running Gateway's for the past 5-6 years. It's now time to replace my P4 1.8 Ghz machine and I made the awful error of...