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    How to optimize system with Intel SSD (X25-M) and std. HD??

    OK, I decided to order an Intel X25-M 80G SSD. What's the best way to optimize a desktop system to use this SSD along with a HD? I'm thinking the X25 should be C: and contain the OS and apps. (all of which should fit well within 80G). Then I plan to put all the "my *" data files in D: which...
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    Biostar Tpower I45 - Can't power up from keyboard or mouse click

    Does anyone else have this issue with a Biostar Tpower I45. I enabled the settings in the Bios to power on the MB from either a keystroke or mouse click. However neither of these features powers up the MB. I've tried a range of KB's, Mice and PSUs. Has anyone been able to get this...
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    Will 3G RAM screw up dual channel mode? (Vista 32/P5W DH)

    OK, I have an Asus P5W DH and had 2G RAM (2X1G matched) in channel A for dual channel mode. I went out and bought another 2G (2X1G) since prices are low. Vista will now only see 3G of the 4G of total RAM. I tried BCDEDIT to force PAE mode but it still only sees 3G. If I remove one 1G...
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    Are IDE Cables Reversible??

    I have some round IDE cables with three connectors. (ie Motherboard, Slave and Master). There's a lot of slack between "motherboard" and "slave" but very little from "slave" to the end of the cable which is "master". However there's quite a bit of distance between my DVD drive (slave) and HD...
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    Haeds Up - Scythe Infinity is finally shipping

    This one spanks all other Scythe models and looks like it could even spank a Tuniq Tower. Here
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    Xandros 4 vs Mepis 6 vs Kubuntu 6

    I've narrowed my Linux choices to these 3 distributions. Has anyone used all 3 of them. Which is the most user friendly comming from the XP world? These are all fairly new versions. Are they relatively bug free?
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    Please suggest a quiet $100 video card

    I'm not an avid gamer so don't need the latest high end GPU. I'd like best bang for the buck for about $100 + or - $20. I do want quiet. Either passive or very quiet active cooling. Where's the sweet spot?
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    Conroes in stock July 5!!

    Here Here too Can be ordered here too but no ETA
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    Running big fans from the 3 pin MB connectors - Average wattage???

    Anyone know the average capacity of the 3 pin fan connectors on typical motherboards. Are they OK even for typical 120mm fans??
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    New Conroe MB's up on Asus.com

    Here
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    Conroe does 4.6Ghz already!!

    Here
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    Any D975XBX Rev 304 sightings yet? (for Conroe!!)

    Curious if anyone has come across a Rev 304 board yet?? If so from which supplier? I see Newegg is OOS on D975XBX with an ETA of 5/15. That might mean that old inventory is purged and new stock could be Rev 304's!! (assuming the distributer's inventory is fresh)
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    SATA Power - What's the 3.3V used for

    SATA power connectors use +12, +5, GND, and +3.3. However SATA power convertors use std. Molex connectors which only have the +12, +5 and GND. They ignore the 3.3V. Anyone know why SATA uses 3.3V and why it seems to be ignored??
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    Any Conroe ready motherboards out??

    Ok, I'll plan to use a Presler CPU for now but I'm anxiously awaiting Conroe. Is there a MB that supports Presler today but is Conroe ready when it comes out in July!!
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    Antec TPII-550 or Fortron AX500-A Power Supply

    Pricing is nearly identical and they both have excellent reviews. Is one a better choice given that they both meet my system needs?
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    Antec Smart Power 450W - Does the green to black trick turn it on??

    My new Antec Smart PSU appears to be DOA. In the past whenever I test PSU's I jumper the power on pin (green) to GND (black). This technique doesn't turn on this supply. With and without load (via an old HD). I'm pretty sure it's DOA but just want to make sure there's nothing unique...
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    Which is better? Antec True Power 380W or Smart Power 450W?

    The True 380 is a pull from a Sonata I case. The Smart 450W is a pull from a Sonata II case. I heard that some users claim the True 380 was a better supply then the Smart 450W? Other then the obvious capacity differences, is there a compelling reason to choose one over the other given that...
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    Need <$100 PCIe Graphics Card

    I'm not a avid gamer and don't want to spend big bucks on a graphics card. Im looking for the sweet spot in the <$100 PCIe cards. Good solid performance and problem free drivers is top priority. (I don't need the latest and greatest GPU technology). I'd also like passive cooling. Which...
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    Which Linux is best???

    I'm a newbie so my goals are: 1. Easy to learn comming from a Windows background 2. Robust GIU interface. (windows like look and feel) 3. Ease of finding mainstream apps 4. Home/general purpose PC (actually I'm using a second system just to start playing around with Linux) 5. Support...
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    Zalman or AS3 thermal compound - which is better??

    I'm going to install a Zalman 7000 on my P4 2.8C. I have some Artic Silver 3 or could use the compound that Zalman supplies. Which one has superior thermal characteristics?
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    OT: Newegg is a "class act"

    I've been keeping a real close eye on Intel CPU prices for the last week. Approx. last Thursday a number of the big name resellers reduced price in anticipation of the Intel price drop but quoted a ship date of 10/27. Their scheme was to reduce price only part way down to new Intel price...
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    Major Intel CPU price drop at Newegg!!

    Within the last few minutes Newegg just slashed prices on Intel CPU's. I just ordered a retail 2.8/800 P4 for $213. Earlier this morning the price was $256 and the lowest price on Pricewatch right now is $227. Way to go Newegg!!
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    Intel CPU Price Reductions - Exactly when???

    I thought Intel was reducing most 800 mhz HT CPU prices right about now. Does anyone know when the lower prices will actually take effect??
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    Radeon 8500LE - Is fan really needed??

    I'm debating whether or not it's safe to unclip the fan from my Radeon 8500LE. My case stays pretty cool and I only have one PCI card. Is the Radeon fan really needed or will just the heatsink be enough??
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    P4 2.6C - Go 1:1 w/512M or 5:4 w/1G?

    I'm planing to order a P4 2.6C and hope to OC it to 3.2+. I can go 1:1 with PC4000 memory (Corsair or OCZ). If I go this route I'll stop at 512M due to memory cost. (about $190-210). If however I go 5:4 I'll likely go Corsair PC3200LL C2. Since cost is lower, I might try and go 1G at a...
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    Best budget video card for around $75 is _____??

    I'm not in the mood to spend big bucks on a video card since I don't do too much gaming. I'd like best "bang for the buck" and keep price to about $75 or so. It looks like Radeon 9200 SE, 9200 std, GeForce 4 MX440 are all in that general price. Which one of these is best? What's the...
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    Dell say's they'll honor all $200 rebates!!! (WD 200G HD)

    Hot off the press. Read about it at FW!!
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    Newegg "Refurb" CPU's - OC's that failed???

    I'm curious if it's worth it to try and snag a Newegg "refurb" CPU. I have a feeling many of them could be units that were returned because they were poor overclockers and got returned or exchanged. They could also be older stock whereas "factory fresh" would be at Intel's current speed...
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    Lian Li 6070 vs Antec Sonata

    Has anyone done a side by side comparison of these two cases? The Sonata looks good except for the punched out "Antec" name on the side panels. It's supposed to be pretty quiet but cooling sounds like an issue. It's about $100 at Amazon. There's just not much feedback on the Lian Li PC-6070...
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    Quiet, cool, and overclocked - possible??

    My 2.4G P4 system is fairly quiet while being overclocked by about 15%. I've accomplished this by using the large and/or quiet fans and running them slow. (exception being the CPU fan). My CPU temp averages 30-35 degrees C but can get to 50 if I'm pushing it hard such as downloading a PDF or...
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    Raid 0 - What do start up disks see???

    I've been toying with the idea of setting up a Raid 0 configuration. At times I use start up disks such as Ghost to perform an image dump or other utilities to access a hard drive or perform some low level operation. Are these typical start up disks even usable under a Raid configuration? I...
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    If you bought WD80 8M at CC, go back and collect $22.

    Last month CC had the WD80 w/8MB buffer for $159.00 - $60 MIR. Price just dropped to $139. Go back and collect your $22 per their 110% price protection guarantee but hurry since the 30 days is nearly up. Bring their website printout because you'll simply be asking them to price protect...
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    Hot Deals - What part of "Tech" doesn't AnandTech understand!!!

    Hot deals is clogged up with crap like condoms, free Nair for men, hangover medicine, Arid deoderant, Gillette razor, feminine napkins, laxative sample, just to name a few. Moderator, please make Hot Deals specific to technology products which is in keeping with what AnandTech is all about...
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    WD 80G for $80 at OM B&M after coupon+MIR (1/13-1/15)

    How hot will this be? Buy a WD 80G HD at OM B&M next week for $199. Add a box of paper clips to get it over $200. Use the Staples $40 off $200 coupon that's good thru 1/15 and send in for the $80 rebate. Net cost becomes $80. I wonder if OM will jack up the price next week to $229?
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    Intel Pocket Concert Kit - $89 AR at the warehouse clubs

    This is Intel's premium MP3 player with NiMH batteries, 128MB flash memory, docking/charging station and auto cassete adapter. This SKU started at $349 mid year and then the clubs offered it for $249 in Nov. It was rolled back to $179 late Q4 and is now $139 as Intel winds down this business...
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    Intel Pocket Concert Kit $179 (Sam's, Costco)

    This is Intel's 128MB MP3 player but it's a full kit with docking/charging station, NMH batteries, auto casssette adapter, case, etc. The clubs just rolled it back from $249 to $179. The player only SKU is still $249 (sometimes $199 AR) at the non club retailers.
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    No longer a buyers market??

    Market dynamics are suggesting the PC industry is finally recovering: Memory pricing is usually the best leading indicator. Crucial 256M DDR sticks have gone from about $30 to $47 in just a few weeks. Go to Newegg and look at P4's. Sure alot of "out of stocks". Hot promo's have been pretty...
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    Has anyone overclocked a 1.2Ghz Tualatin on MSI 694T?

    I built a system using a new .13 micron Tualatin CPU at 1.2 Ghz and an MSI 694T Pro MB. All is well using the auto FSB setting but I'm trying to OC. Any setting above 133 FSB either provides an erroneous CPU speed at the next POST or reverts back to 1.2G. (I even tried 134 Mhz just to make...