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    The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable

    Thanks, but even programs like Restoration cannot access my HDD. =/
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    The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable

    Long story short: (I have a SATA HDD, IDE HDD & IDE DVD drive) Was switching my DVD drive with my old DVD driver, forgot to set it to master; started computer kept freezing, so I kept restarting. -eventually checked to make sure my dvd drive was working, noticed it was set as slave... so I...
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    I'm about to purchase this build...

    Alright! Thanks for the moral support. I think I am done... I've read the manual like 20 times and I put everything together. The only thing I am missing is my damn ram... that better come tomorrow!!! Just one question, in my JFP1 port It requires the POWER LED, I did not have a connector for...
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    I'm about to purchase this build...

    Crap, I just started. And realized I have no idea what I am doing... I thought I did. But there are so many connectors and Im not sure exactly which one I do. And my HDD's are both different connection types. What do I do??
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    I'm about to purchase this build...

    Cool, I picked up some Silver Thermal Coolant. Now I'm just waiting for my ram... hurry up RAM! Any advice before setting up my comp? Watch out for kinks.
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    I'm about to purchase this build...

    Great man thanks a lot for your help! Do I really need the "lube"/cooling gel for my CPU? Should I go get that?
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    I'm about to purchase this build...

    Well, I got all my parts. Does anyone know of a good step by step tutorial on how to put my computer together? I've done it a couple times before, but I want to make sure I still know everything.
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    I'm about to purchase this build...

    Thanks. Ok, SO I am RIGHT now going to order it... Am I all good to go? Anyone see anything I should last minute change...? =) Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM Item #: N82E16822136073 $69.99 Palit XAE/48500+T352...
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    I'm about to purchase this build...

    So that ram is no good?
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    I'm about to purchase this build...

    Where else could I get it for same price/cheaper?
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    The best hard drive.

    Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822136073 There's a deal right now. Just as good as the WD6400AAKS, little bit cheaper.
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    I'm about to purchase this build...

    Ergh, the Munchkin 2(x2gb) 800mhz ram is no longer in stock. Could ya guys help me find something equivalent? Thanks!
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    No! Sale ended! Need Alternative (24" WS Monitor!!)

    Is that monitor comparable or should I cancel my order?
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    No! Sale ended! Need Alternative (24" WS Monitor!!)

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16824112011 SCEPTRE X24WG-1080P Black 24" 2ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 4000:1 Built in Speakers - Retail I went ahead and purchased this one... Don't know how it compares, would appreciate the input! Thanks a ton.
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    No! Sale ended! Need Alternative (24" WS Monitor!!)

    http://www.officemax.com/omax/...cs&siteID=k134167&mid= I have been looking at this monitor for a few days now and was finally ready to order it, I ran in to go purchase it and it went up 100 bucks! Ugh! It's a 24" Soyo Widescreen LCD Display, 1920x1200 Resolution, 1000:1 Contrast Ratio...
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    I'm about to purchase this build...

    So how big a difference is 16mb Cache vs a 8mb cache? If its a significant speed increase (in terms of programs launching, computer start up) then I'll stick with the 16mb, but if its only like 5-10% better... I'll go with the 8mb cache. (all I want it for is program/startup speed increase)...
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    Building 2 budget gaming rigs

    And remember MMORPG's are mainly CPU based, not GPU.
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    I'm about to purchase this build...

    Cool thanks a lot. One last thing! Could anyone suggest a cheaper HDD then the: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive (http://www.newegg.com/Product/...?Item=N82E16822136218) ? I want the fast speed, but I don't need 640gb. Atleast 100-200gb...
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    I'm about to purchase this build...

    I want to know what a real Core 2 Duo before I purchase my rig! Some guidance would be appreciated!
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    I'm about to purchase this build...

    Oh, cool thanks. Can you give me a link as an example?
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    I'm about to purchase this build...

    K, so build looks good? Should I go ahead and get it?
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    I'm about to purchase this build...

    Allied 500w SATA Is there a cheaper MOBO if I don't want SLI? And where is there a good tutorial on how to OC your CPU?
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    I'm about to purchase this build...

    For some reason your forum's link thing does not work... so heres all the links to everything: GPU- http://tinyurl.com/4fdlf5 CPU- http://tinyurl.com/4cwdhr MOBO- http://tinyurl.com/57jmmr HDD - http://tinyurl.com/26ep5j RAM- http://tinyurl.com/3vlc4y...
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    I'm about to purchase this build...

    Alright, I have been workin on the perfect build for a bit and trying to keep the price around 500 bucks and lower... but this is what I got so far. It's going to be used mainly for gaming (and some 3D Modeling ect), and I am getting VISTA from my gf (she has it, and I heard I can install it...
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    Budget Upgrade - Need your help!

    Awesome Denithor! Thanks a bunch! Is the ram you posted better then this ram: CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory and I was considering this GPU (would it be compatible with the MOBO you posted/is it good for the price?): XFX...
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    Budget Upgrade - Need your help!

    So so far I think I am getting the following: CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819115052 RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820145184 GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814130360 And a new HDD, still looking. And I'll probably need a new...
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    Budget Upgrade - Need your help!

    So will all that work; the saphire, ram and CPU. I heard its essential that I get a dual core processor for gaming, and I would like one. And are ATI gpu's good? Ive heard they got problems...
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    Budget Upgrade - Need your help!

    I'm currently trying to find a cheap widescreen 26" monitor. So I would probably run it at a fairly high resolution. So I am gonna have to upgrade my MOBO to get a good upgrade? I just want to run my games at full settings, currently running WAR on full I get 10 fps and 1-5 in PVP. And I...
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    Budget Upgrade - Need your help!

    If anyone has a few links of what I should consider purchasing i'd be greatly appreciative.
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    Budget Upgrade - Need your help!

    Fixed the two links. The second set is the one some guy told me to do, the first list is MY setup right now. What would be a cheap/good MOBO to upgrade to? Heres the suggested ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820145184 heres the suggested mobo...
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    Budget Upgrade - Need your help!

    The Ram was 2x2gb 800 ram. And what do you mean by the 6000+?
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    Anyone else really surprised at the reviews spore got?

    Not really surprised, the game is kind of dull once you beat it once (6 hours) disappointing...
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    Budget Upgrade - Need your help!

    Hey! Yea it's a lot asking for help, especially to some new guy. I found these forums through a friend who recomended them to me, and I am definitely interested and sticking around. But I currently am in need of some assistance of how should I go about upgrading my current system, and I don't...