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    Pure HTPC build, suggestions?

    I figured if I went the htpc with no gaming route I should try to build a real htpc. Here is what I came up with: AMD Athlon X2 4850e 2.5GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 45W Dual-Core Processor http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819103255 Antec Minuet350 Piano Black Steel...
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    Latest and almost final build!

    This is for the htpc/gaming rig, hopefully as quiet as possible! Anyone see any issues here or have better suggestions for bits? I have a hard drive dvd burner already and dont need a tuner. Heat sink http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835103041 Case...
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    Can my power supply handle this upgrade?

    I have a shuttle SN95G5 with a radeon x800pro and a AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor. I want to upgrade it for a bit more life. I can get a ATI 2600XT 512 AGP and AMD X2 4400 939 dual core for less than $250, but I am worried that the 240W psu may choke on this. Anyone know the power...
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    Can I upgrade this system?

    Well, tried it on my desktop machine last night, playback is just fine. So it looks like the little shuttle just cant hang with the HD. I think I can upgrade to the 4800 core 2 and a 2600 for pretty cheap, hope that helps!
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    Can I upgrade this system?

    First thing Im going to try tonight :)
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    Can I upgrade this system?

    There are a couple on newegg for around $140 after rebates. But I agree, maybe not worth it. But what about a lesser card? The 3650? Theres on there for $90.
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    Can I upgrade this system?

    Hi, thanks for the response. I have AGP only unfortunately. Which is the best graphics card (bang for buck is important as well) I can put in this system? The ATI 3850? I dont use it for gaming at all, mostly because the games I play (Crysis, BioShock, etc) require too much juice- I have...
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    Can I upgrade this system?

    Hi, This is my current media center system: Shuttle XPC SN95G5 nForce3 chipset v2.0 motherboard AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor 2GB DDR400 memory Sapphire ATI X800 Pro video card w/256MB memory Liteon Dual-Layer DVD Burner Seagate 300GB SATA harddrive 7200rpm 8MB cache I was trying to...
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    General overclocking questions

    Can someone explain to me, or point me to a good site that can explain some things. Im not really clear on the relationship in overclocking between the northbridge, southbridge and cpu. For example, can I overclock my cpu without increasing temps on the northbridge or do they go hand in...
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    GA-EX38-DS4 Overclocking Guide?

    Pulled the trigger and this mobo is in the mail. Cool! It would be great if there were some kind of overclocking guide for this board, I have an E6600. Can anyone link me to a tutorial or anything that will help me get the most from my new mobo? Thanks!
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    Where are the GA-X48-DS4 and DS5?

    They certainly DO offer these, just not here in the states- at least that I can find. DS4 http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Pro...ew.aspx?ProductID=2810 DS5 http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Pro...ew.aspx?ProductID=2766 The P35 was 'super extreme' when it first came out. As was the X38. There are...
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    Where are the GA-X48-DS4 and DS5?

    Why don't these boards exist in the states? I can find the more expensive GA-X48-DQ6 all over, but cant find the trimmed version of the X48 anywhere. Not sure what the advantage of X48 is anyway, but I thought it was funny you cant find these anywhere (Im in california). Anyone know why?
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    Newegg open box yes or no?

    I see a lot of people post links to open box motherboards at newegg. I would love to get something of a deal, but Im scared I will get a busted mobo or one without the cables connectors or sound card (in the case of the maximus formula). I dont mind buying some extra bits if its still a deal...
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    GA-EX38-DS4 vs ASUS P5E?

    Anyone have a preference for one of these boards can can explain why? Im going to put my old E6600, Tuniq 120, 8800GTX and Geil DDR2 800 ram on one of em I think. Will there be any problems with the ram on either of them? The tuniq 120? Do they overclock similarly? Is there a better...
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    Final selections, input needed!

    So Im putting (to start) my existing stuff on a new board: E6600, Tuniq 120, P180, Geil DDR2 800, WD Raptor 150, evga 8800GTX. I may upgrade to the Q6600 a bit later. I will not be running sli or crossfire, dont need raid, but do need firewire. I am a moderate overclocker, and am looking...
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    Overwhelmed. Help needed!

    No particular reason to look at the X38. Im not using crossfire. It just happens to fall in the price range and feature set of the motherboards Im looking at.
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    Overwhelmed. Help needed!

    Im kind of liking these two at the moment: DFI LT UT P35 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813136037 And this: GIGABYTE GA-EX38-DS4 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128089 Both right around 210. Both seem like good products.
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    Overwhelmed. Help needed!

    Ah okay. Here are my needs: 1. Silent. My current 680i has a noisy NB fan, I hate it. 2. I dont need crossfire or SLI 3. I dont need raid 4. I do need firewire 5. I do need overclocking 6. Supports wolfsdale- want to get an E8400 with it in the near future Im not sure if I need...
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    Overwhelmed. Help needed!

    Augh! Just missed the Abit X38 quad GT. Was a $90 MIR on newegg, could have got it for $129, but its out of stock (or says auto-notify). That would have been perfect. I do understand that theres no real future proof, mostly I mean that I can use the thing with the 1600FSB LGA775...
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    Overwhelmed. Help needed!

    I am looking for a new mobo that is preferably: 1. Silent 2. Good overclocker for someone who has done it before but still kind of new. I want to overclock, but Im not hardcore about every little bit of juice. 3. Future proof (1600FSB? or is 1333 ok?) 4. Works with 45nm 5. Solid, stable and...
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    Overclocking help needed

    Failure! Complete and utter failure. I spent hours last night trying to improve my speeds, with really no luck. Best I could get was 3.4, and I BSOD'ed after playing Quake4 for a few minutes, so even that wasn't stable. Did I get a bum chip? Here are my specs... e6600 4G GeIL DDR2 800...