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    New mobo, psu, cpu, and ram.. final check! :)

    I've already got one Zotac 512mb 8800GT AMP and will get a second when I build the new system. I'm going to keep my old case (AeroCool Spiral Galaxies), hard drive (WD2500KS), disk drive (NEC ND-3550A), but will be replacing the PSU, CPU, RAM, mobo, and selling the old stuff to my brother...
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    Keyboard does not respond at login screen

    I used the Restore function from V-COM's Fix-It Utilities 6 bootable CD to restore my comp and now whenever Windows boots to the log in screen, the keyboard stops responding. Its a USB keyboard. I can press DEL or F8 during boot to enter BIOS or the OS Boot choice menu, but oncew Windows...
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    Did a fresh install of WinXP tonight, but USB 2.0 is not working?

    EDIT: See bottom post I reinstalled XP tonight and had just finished installing all the drivers for the mobo and graphics card so I ran Windows Update, but I didn't pass the Genuine Advantage thing (wtf?) but no biggy, automatic updates still seem to be working fine. I downloaded Firefox asap...
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    Motherboard has 2 digit LED display, displays "FF"

    Its in the bottom left on this picture, near the IDE slots. The computer boots fine (check sig for stats) but this thing displays "FF" while the computer is on, booted and running fine in Windows. I probably just missed the part of the manual where its described, but a friend said its for...
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    Can you do anything with no OS installed? =/

    All the parts for my new computer are here, but I don't have Windows XP yet, lol. Is there any point to setting it all up now? What can I do without the OS?
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    Looking for cool USB/5.25" bay toys

    Browsing around, I ran across some USB LED personal lights, a personal fan, and a drink chiller. I also saw a 5" drive bay EZ-bake oven (badass! but probably wouldnt help with heat issues) and a cup holder/cigarette lighter. But I can't remember where I saw them and I can't find any place or...
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    UPS really necessary?

    Reading about UPS, they seem to serve two main functions 1) regulate power if you have surges or brown outs 2) give you time to save and shut down if you lose all power. For people who live in areas with frequent power fluctuations (what kind of areas do people live in?? I dont understand) I...
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    I'M DONE!! Tell me what you think before I spend $1100 hehe

    Whew, its been a lot of fun getting hyped about finally building a new computer to replace my trusty 5-year old 1.5GHz P4, and I think I'm ready to display what I've put together for you all to pick apart. I'm pushing my budget, and I still have to find a disk drive! If you see any place to...