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    next trouble shooting step

    Troubleshooting starter Overview of the problem Computer simply won't turn on. Full description of the problem and symptoms I built this system about 10 months ago and it ran like a champ. No OC'ing, nothing out of the specs. It literally was fine when I left (on stand by) and when I...
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    complete n00b mobo SATA questions for the GA-X48-DS4 mobo

    This is my third build, but first with SATA and I don't want to fry anything so... I have the GA-X48-DS4 mobo and I'm running two SATA burners, one SATA HD, and then the external ports. 1. Does it matter which one of the SATA ports on the mobo I use for each device? 2. Do I need a floppy...
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    Need help deciding..DIY or premade

    I've built a couple systems but my knowledge is based on building what others have suggested and the feedback they've gotten...so I know very little but here's what I have in mind. I can buy one of two premade systems: Gateway FX4710-UB003A Core 2 Quad Q9300(2.50GHz) 6GB DDR2 640GB...
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    new build suggestions

    I have managed to build a couple systems so far. This is the latest...I haven't had a great deal of time to make this, so I really appreciate the feedback. I?ll be using XP home for the OS and using this for video editing and gaming goodness ? I?m using a few parts from my old box but...
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    new Build help

    Hi I'm a moderate user with almost no brain due to a terrible farming accident. I have however managed to build a couple systems so far. This is the latest...I haven't had a great deal of time to make this happen and I'm under a deadline, so I really appreciate the feedback. New build...