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    {Solved} New system, advice needed!

    Hi, I am posting this because I want to make sure everything is compatible (dimension-wise), especially the case, HSF, video card, mobo, and PSU. I don't want to buy a component then return it after realizing it's too large and won't fit... I've done a lot of research and decided to buy...
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    PSU powerful enough for X1900 XT 256MB?

    Hi all, I want to buy the Sapphire X1900 XT 256MB. But I am concerned about my PSU, especially the amps on the 12V rails. I have a Fortron Blue Storm 400W. Link to Specs If not, can I just plug in a 2nd PSU? Or will a more powerful one be better? And the last question I have: The card...
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    Video card problem...

    Hi everyone, I'll try to give as many details as I can, so please bear with me. First, this is my system: WinXP Pro Epox 9npa+ Ultra (NForce4) (Latest drivers) Athlon 64 3200+ Venice (with a Zalman CNPS7700 AlCu cooler) RAM: Samsung 1GB DDR400, 1 stick Video Card: Inno3d nvidia...
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    NFS Most Wanted for free

    Hi everyone, There's a giveaway of nfs:MW on one site that I know. There's a contest there and they're giving away a copy a day for nearly all of December (PC, 2 or 3 PS2 and 1 xbox copies I think). I'll post the link only if a mod or admin says it's ok, since I don't want to be labelled as...
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    Venice core BP or BW?

    Hi! I can buy a BP venice A64 right now. I will have to search really well to find a BW Venice. I wanted to know what you all think. Should I purchase the "Older" BP or look for a BW? Is there anything important in the BW that the BP doesn't have? thx!
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    Opinions needed on hardware

    Hi! I very much need to upgrade my PC. I play games (HL2, FEAR...) , and will definitely overclock! And around $700 to spend. I'm in Ukraine, so the prices are a little bit higher, and I don't have as many brands to choose from as in W.Europe / North America. I already have a 400W...
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    My Cordless Mouseman Optical needs a new set of batteries every 3-4 days!!!

    That's instead of 2-3 months!!! Thank God I have 2 sets of rechargeable batteries!!! I don't know if this maybe it,but I have a metallic desk here... Thanks in advance for your help!
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    What's the best scanner I can buy for around $200?

    The quality is more important for me than the options it has (like film scanners...).But it would be nice to have these options :) It's the first scanner I plan to buy,so please be patient and ask me some questions if you need more input from me! Thanks in advance.
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    What do you clean your monitor's screen with?

    Hi! I have a 21" Sony F520 Monitor and I'm very happy with it!The only bad thing about it is that I don't have the guts to clean it! :D Can somebody please help me here?What do you clean your flat screen with?!!The manual only says "smooth cloth" and "neutral soap"... I need soap because...
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    Doctor Norton said: "An extended partition is invalid"...What the * is that?

    When I start Norton Disk Doctor,I receive this message: Error on hard disk 1 - an extended partition is invalid an extended partition has invalid parameters and is probably inaccessible Correct this situation if you are unable to access partitions on hard disk 1 Do you wish to...
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    What do I need to know before buying the ELSA Gladiac 920 GeForce3?

    Are there any different versions?Any numbers I should look for on the card?I've heard somewhere on the forum about something like that... Are the OEM and Retail versions very different?Bundle,etc... Thanks in advance for any help!
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    What do I need to know before buying the ELSA Gladiac 920 GeForce3?

    Are there any different versions?Any numbers I should look for on the card?I've heard somewhere on the forum about something like that... Are the OEM and Retail versions very different?Bundle,etc... Thanks in advance for any help!
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    Which GeForce3 offers the best 2D?And better drivers?

    It's all in the title! :D Thanks!
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    Are TV-Tuners Better Than TV-Tuner Video Cards?

    Are they?I know they have FM-tuners as well(not all of them). Anybody knows where I can find reviews of TV-Tuners?(Not Video Cards-TV-Tuners) If anybody of you has one of these please let me know... Thanks in advance!
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    What's the best DDR motherboard for a non-overclocker? (Not me! :D )

    I'm building a computer for a beginner graphics designer.He will be also playing games...He doesn't even know what overclocking is... So I don't think it's worth it to buy him an epox-8k7a (I think it's more expensive than other motherboards?). Also:what Video Card do you recommend me to buy...
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    Do I have a good case?

    I'm building my new system on the EPOX 8K7A with an Athlon 1.4 GHz. I have a case from my older system which I would like to use.It's the Enlight 7237 (Middle tower 230W).Is it a good one for this new system or should I buy a new case? :( Should I be worried about the "AMD-certified power...
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    What's the best DDR SDRAM?

    I have a choice of buying one of these: -256 Samsung -256 Transcend -256 Kingston -256 Hyundai I know that Crucial or Mushkin are the best,but it's impossible for me to buy them right now... I'll buy soon an Epox EP 8k7A and an Athlon 1400... Thanks in advance for your help!