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    Revisiting Greytop senior build

    I have various questions (about MB, GPU, memory, CPU coolers) as I near completion of gathering components for my new system which will be used as follows: high definition video editing (Sony Vegas I think) high end gaming (when son's come over) heavy net surfing management of large...
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    **Using ASUS Drive Xpert (P5Q Deluxe)

    Likely I will be buying ASUS P5Q MB, probably Deluxe and I want to use the RAID 1 (Mirroring feature) of the Drive Xpert hardware built into this MB. I know the HDDs (mine are WD 640 GB) have to be set up as "data disks". Does this mean I need to have a 3rd drive as the boot drive? I'd...
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    Greytop senior needs advice re: 2008 build

    I'm looking to gather components for a new build (an expert assembler/builder will actually do the build). PC is to be used for: high def video editing, surfing with multiple windows open, management of large digital photo database, and finally for occasional but high end video game playing...
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    Maximum memory needed for really high end games

    Are there high end 3-D, photo realistic, video-like games that require more than 2 GB system memory. What are they? How much recommended? Thanks
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    Rate limiting hardware for video editing??

    Plan to do mainly video editing but also want as good as possible gaming system (budget $2500) but already have monitor. Also some hid def video editing. What will hold up throughput the most as far as hardware goes? I was planning to get 3-4 GB memory or should $ be put into betters GPU(s)...
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    Nvidia GeForce 7950 GX2 - ? works with Asus P5W DH

    The Nvidia website where they list supported MoBos does not specifically mention the ASUS P5W DH but they do say they support the Intel board which I believe uses the same chipset (Intel 975x). Can any others who use this combo verify that they are compatible? Thanks
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    ASUS P5W DH vs Intel D975XBXLKR ATX Motherboard

    As I look to build a new C2D system, I see that the Asus board seems to be a top choice of many on this forum and others across the internet. Why is there little or no enthusiasm for the Intel offering for their new chips? I'm really quite a newbie so would appreciate some insights on this...
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    Need advice re MB/graphics for new system with C2D

    New to these forums; posted similar message on MB forum but maybe this would have been better forum. Small company in Chicago Metro area will soon build PC for me. Mostly will do video editing but would like to have top notch gaming and graphics capabilities as well for when adult son's...
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    Help with choosing MB for Core2 Duo 6700

    New to these forums. Small company in Chicago Metro area will soon build PC for me. Mostly will do video editing but would like to have top notch gaming and graphics capabilities as well for when adult son's visit. Plan to use Core 2 Duo 6700 or 6600 processor. Will use 10,000rpm...