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    ssd what to do, what to do?

    I'm not looking to upgrade my computer motherboard in the near future, meaning probably not in the next six months. I'm currently running a Abit IP35 Pro which only has SATA II ports on it and I'm looking to buy a solid-state drive. The question is do I buy an Intel 160GB, SATA II drive or...
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    27" Samsung 275T+ or Dell 2709W

    I'm considering a 27 inch widescreen LCD and can't make up my mind between the two models. The Samsung 275T+ is $899 at Newegg and the Dell 2709W is $999 at the Dell website. The specs seem pretty similar on both models and they use the same Samsung LCD screen. I'm leaning toward the Samsung...
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    Incorrect temperature readings on my E8400

    I have a E8400 on a Abit IP35 Pro, bios 14, and a Tuniq Tower 120. As with others with this motherboard, the BIOS reports 127°C. So I load core temp version 0.96.1 and it reports both cores as 44°C all the time whether the CPU is idle or maxed out using Orthos. I can't believe that is the...
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    Arctic Silver 5 Break-In Period

    What do you guys make of the break-in period? Before leaving your computer on 24/7, do you observe the following?
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    Network storage ideas and some questions.

    I've been wanting a network storage solution for backing up items to share across my home network and also backing up critical documents and storing them in a central location. Items I would like to share across the network include installable applications, drivers, some CD and DVD images...
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    IP35 Pro hardware advice needed

    I'm putting together a new computer using the IP35 Pro and either a E8400 or E8500 (upon release). I've been agonizing over what memory and video card to buy. I am not a big gamer, but I would like to overclock this thing a good amount on air cooling. It will be primarily a 24/7...
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    Looking for Power supply manufactures list.

    Not so long ago I remember seeing a quite lengthy list of power supply brands and the companies who made power supplies for them. I've tried searching here along with Jonny Guru and can't seem to find it. Does anybody else recall seeing it, and if so post a link? Thanks.
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    What's your favorite aftermarket air-cooled heatsink?

    And how is it in regards to installation on your motherboard? Thanks.
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    Abit IP35 Pro, onboard SATA controller

    I plan on purchasing the Abit IP35 Pro motherboard after the holidays and have a few questions. I don't plan on setting up a raid array in the near future, but would like to use the six SATA ports as such: SATA 1: an internal hard drive with the Windows XP operating system SATA 2: an...
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    PSU Recommendations for...

    I am purchasing a case where the power supply mounts on the bottom and hear a lot of people say make sure you get a power supply with long enough power cords. I'm looking for one >500W and with modular cables. (I've been eyeing Corsairs' 620HX) What manufacturers typically have long cables...