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    ssd what to do, what to do?

    Thanks for the replies. I went ahead and ordered a 160GB Intel drive from newegg. This is my first SSD so I don't think I'll regret the upgrade. I'll probably end up building a new computer sometime in 2012 and purchase a SATA III SSD at that time. Technology is only getting better and less...
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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

    Wow! I've never purchased new electronics from eBay before, but that's a significant savings. Has anyone purchased such an item and had any problems?
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    27" Samsung 275T+ or Dell 2709W

    Thanks, dakels. I read the review and checked out their forum. I think if I could get a coupon deal like you were saying, I'd be very happy with the Dell. I might hold off a short while if I could save that much.
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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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    painting inside of case

    I'm assuming this case has a window you plan on spending a lot of time gazing through? Why else would one care that much to go through the trouble you are? I mean I like a tidy case as much as the next guy, but geez...
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    Best case in town? Antec 900?

    Yup! I bought 3 this year.
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    Arctic Silver 5 Break-In Period

    Although it is my main computer, it also serves as a file server to other computers on the network.
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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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    Core 2 Duo E8500 Vs Q6600

    lol... it's the feeling you get in your erection, knowing your benchmarks are higher than the lower 80th percentile!
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    Network storage ideas and some questions.

    Another question, how full can a Linux partition get before hard drive performance starts to suffer? I know the Linux filesystem isn't supposed to get fragmented as bad as the Windows filesystems, and both units mentioned above use Linux formatted partitions.
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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?

    Not for nothing, but what's his deal with Thermalright?
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    What's your favorite aftermarket air-cooled heatsink?

    Thanks everyone. I think I will be going with a Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme.
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    What's your favorite aftermarket air-cooled heatsink?

    Thanks. I have used Thermalrights in the past, in fact I have one on this computer now. I like being able to use your choice of fan. The reason I'm asking is because I've been reading how the bottom of the heatsink isn't exactly flat and of course I want something that's going to make optimal...
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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...

    Yeah, that's what I'll do. I'm basically getting a list together of what items are going into the new build. I did buy a case however because I got a really good deal on it. It's not that I don't have the money to buy everything now, I'm just a cheap bastard hoping the processors will come...
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    PSU Recommendations for...

    Thanks for the replies. I'll keep that in mind when picking out a motherboard. Right now I'm in the planning stages reading reviews, forums, etc. I'm going to pull the trigger sometime in January for the motherboard and processor.
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    PSU Recommendations for...

    Thanks, but what I was wondering was who makes decent power supplies that have long enough cables that I won't be short by an inch or two, or not be able to route the power cables out of the way due to tightness. I guess I could just choose a supply and if I run into a problem with the length...
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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...