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    350-450W Roundup - Suggestions

    Antec High Current Gamer HCG-400M (400w bronze): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371057 http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Current-...=2U36COZR5E6Z9
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    Cracking noise from psu

    I've noticed a faint cracking/chittering type of noise coming from my psu on a regular basis. It happens/stops randomly, for random lengths of time, and it also happens when the computer is idle. I cleaned the dust out of the psu recently, and I'm fairly certain the fan isn't hitting anything...
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    Intel 320 120gb or Samsung 470 128gb

    I'm looking to buy a SSD, and I think I've narrowed my choices to these two drives. Intel 320 128gb: http://www.intel.com/design/flash/nand/320series/overview.htm Samsung 470 128gb: http://www.samsung.com/us/computer/m...e/MZ-5PA128/US I use Windows XP as an operating system, so I need to...
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    Fan grill that allows for greatest air flow

    thanks again, that's a huge help in my decision. I plan on undervolting the fan and I prefer a lower/more pleasant noise set up, even if it means a few degrees rise in temperature. Do you know if the GT has a large dead zone in the middle? It has a fairly large hub, so I'm guessing there...
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    Fan grill that allows for greatest air flow

    But you feel the Sanyo Denki 9G1212M101 would be better than a GT1850rpm as a single fan for the heatsink (better performance per db)? I think I've narrowed my choice to those two, and I'd like to go with the fan that gives the better performance at the same db level (when they each put out 'x'...
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    Fan grill that allows for greatest air flow

    I know, but I'd like some kind of grill for protective purposes (for two top exhaust fans). That study you did is neat (only having the heatsink fans running). My case is somewhat similar (CM Centurion 590) - it has two top exhaust holes, two side panel holes, and a meshed front. Right now I...
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    Fan grill that allows for greatest air flow

    wow, thanks again. Wire grills still look like they perform the best (of all grills), but I didn't know they were that restrictive (only lets 71% of air through).
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    Fan grill that allows for greatest air flow

    That link was a huge help, thanks. But I just wish a circle wire grill was included in the tests (I didn't see it included), so I could see how restrictive it is compared to the others (out of those tested, the hex mesh is the least restrictive, but I wonder how it would compare to the circle...
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    Fan grill that allows for greatest air flow

    I need some 120mm and 140mm-sized fan grills, and I'd like to get the ones that allow for the greatest amount of air flow (least amount of blockage of air). I'm guessing that either the circle wire grills or the Hex-mesh (Hex modders mesh) would be best (allow for the greatest air flow), but I'm...
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    Best NB air cooler

    I have a Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H motherboard, and I'd like to replace the stock northbridge cooler with an aftermarket NB cooler. motherboard: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/...ProductID=2758 I think I've narrowed my choices to either the Xigmatek PTR-CN881 Porter, or the Thermalright...
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    Maximized IE 8 window shifted down

    I'm using Windows XP with IE 8, and after downloading a program, the maximized IE screen is shifted downwards, leaving about 1/2" gap between the top of the window and the top of the screen. I uninstalled the program (Color Cop), but I'm still having the same problem (maximized IE window is...
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    AMD socket A/462 heatsink weight limit

    I have an AMD socket A/462 motherboard (HP Compaq FIC AU31), which has a 3-prong clip for attaching a heatsink, and no holes around the socket. I'm thinking of getting a new heatsink, which weighs 470g with out the fan. I thought I read somewhere that socket A motherboards have a weight...
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    SATA hard drive detected as SCSI drive

    I have a Seagate ST3250410AS 7200.10 250GB internal SATA hard drive, and a Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H (rev. 1.0) motherboard. http://www.seagate.com/ww/v/in...e0a0aRCRD&locale=en-US http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Pro...ew.aspx?ProductID=2758 My SATA hard drive isn't detected by any software...
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    Koolance 120x38mm fan (FAN-12038HBK)

    I was looking at this Koolance fan, and it's listed specs are close to the Sanyo Denki fans (116cfm, 39db, 2600rpm, 6.3mmH20 pressure). http://www.koolance.com/water-coolin...product_id=686 http://www.petrastechshop.com/12x38sadesan.html Has anyone ever used this Koolance fan, and...
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    Any upcoming higher-clocked AMD 45 watt CPUs

    Does AMD have any plans to make higher clocked CPU's that run at 45 watts (higher clocked than the 5050e at 2.6Ghz). I know the upcoming AM3 Regor will most likely be over 3.0Ghz, but it will also be a 65 watt CPU. http://www.fudzilla.com/index....view&id=11606&Itemid=1 Has anyone heard...
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    Disabling built-in thermal control in fan

    If I left the thermistor alone and just hooked the fan up to a fan controller, do you know if that would let me control the fans speed myself. Or would the thermistor still control the fan in some way. thanks
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    Disabling built-in thermal control in fan

    There is a Sanyo Denki fan I'm interested in (model 109R1212T1H162), however it's a thermally controlled fan with a built-in thermistor, which I don't want. Is it at all possible to remove or disable the built-in thermistor, or no. Also, if I can't disable the thermistor, what would happen...
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    Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H or Asus M3A78 PRO (or another)

    I have an AMD 4850e CPU, and I'm trying to decide which AM2+ motherboard to get. I am looking for an AM2+ motherboard for around $100 or less, and I think I have narrowed my choices down to the Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H or Asus M3A78 PRO. Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H...
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    CPU overheats in less than a minute

    Does the CPU sensor monitor CPU temp only, or does it measure core temps too (core 0, core 1). I'm getting drastically high temp readings for not just the CPU, but for both cores. If the CPU sensor only monitors CPU temp but not cores, the problem may be something other than the CPU. The...
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    CPU overheats in less than a minute

    Does the CPU itself have temp sensors, or does only the motherboard have temp sensors. I ask because when programs like CoreTemp, Everest, Speedfan, and Hardware Monitor are all reporting temps over 100c for the CPU, the heatsink does not even feel warm to the touch. Would this point to bad...
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    CPU overheats in less than a minute

    I decreased the voltage from 1.25v to 1.15v, and the temperature readings did go down. However they are still way higher than they should be. Also, I had re-seated the heatsink twice and made sure of good contact, so that isn't the issue. idling @ 1.15 volts: core #0 is 58 C, core #1 is 43...
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    CPU overheats in less than a minute

    System: CPU: AMD X2 4850e 45-watt dual core CPU MB: Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H rev 1.0 HSF: OCZ Vendetta 2 When I turn on my computer, the CPU temp rises until the computer turns itself off, which usually takes less than a minute. The temps of each core (according to CoreTemp) keep...
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    Program to monitor Northbridge and Southbridge temps.

    I have a Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H (rev 1.0) AM2+ motherboard, with a 780G northbridge and SB700 southbridge. Is there a software program or utility that can monitor Northbridge and Southbridge temperatures on this motherboard? I currently have EasyTune5 Pro installed (Gigabyte program)...
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    Which Microsoft XP will allow reinstalls

    edit: With an OEM version, the OS is technically tied to that motherboard. So if it died, so goes the OS. There is no such limitation with a retail version. Are you fairly certain that an OEM Windows XP is tied to whatever motherboard I install it on. So if I buy an OEM Windows XP disc...
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    Which Microsoft XP will allow reinstalls

    I currently have Windows 2000 pro as an OS, and I am looking to upgrade to Windows XP. I have read that once Windows XP is installed once a system, if I change hardware (motherboard) or need to reinstall the OS again, I wouldn't be able to. One of the things I have appreciated about Windows...
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    Is this Windows XP Pro deal legit?

    I have Windows 2000 Pro OS, and I am looking to upgrade to a Windows XP operating system. I found this deal for what is advertised as Windows XP Pro full version with SP2, however the price ($55 + shipping) is far less than what I have usually seen for Windows XP Pro full version. Is this...
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    GA-MA78GM-S2H motherboard, How to set BIOS to boot from CD drive

    The system won't even recognize my two IDE CD-ROM drives. They are set properly as master/slave, and plugged into the one IDE socket on the motherboard by an 80-wire IDE cable. In the BIOS the IDE channel is enabled, but the drives aren't being recognized.
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    GA-MA78GM-S2H motherboard, How to set BIOS to boot from CD drive

    I just bought a Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H (rev.1.0) motherboard and an AMD 4850e processor, and I am trying to install my operating system (Windows 2000) using the operating system CD-rom. I selected the 'Fail-safe' settings in the BIOS, and then changed the system boot order to CD drive, floppy...
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    Upcoming AMD processors (within the next 2-3 months)

    I am using an AM2+ motherboard, so I would need a new board if I went with Intel. Also, I am just much more familiar with AMD processors and not at all familiar with Intel.
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    Upcoming AMD processors (within the next 2-3 months)

    I am thinking of upgrading my AMD CPU, but I'm not sure if I want to get something that is currently available, or if I want to wait for an upcoming CPU. Is there a way to find out what AMD is going to release soon (within the next 2-3 months), so I can make a more well-informed decision.
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    Is aftermarket Southbridge cooling necessary?

    I just bought a Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H am2+ motherboard, and the stock southbridge heatsink does not seem very high quality. The heatsink is very small, and it is made of thin gold-colored aluminum. Would this stock southbridge heatsink be adequate enough, or would I need to get an...
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    Lapping an OCZ Vendetta or Xigmatek (HDT)

    Has anyone tried to lap an OCZ Vendetta, Xigmatek, or another cooler that uses Heatpipe Direct Touch. The base of my Vendetta is not very flat and doesn't make great contact with the CPU, and I was thinking of trying to lap it. However I am worried about possibly damaging the cooler or...
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    Upcoming AMD LE-1660 2.8Ghz socket AM2 processor

    Does anyone know if AMD is still planning on making the LE-1660 2.8Ghz socket AM2 processor, and if they are, when might it be available. http://www.tcmagazine.info/com...shownews=18859&catid=2 http://xtreview.com/addcomment...models-this-month.html
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    Best Northbridge Cooler

    I am trying to decide on a northbridge cooler (air cooling), but I am not sure which one to get. After reading reviews, I think I have narrowed it down to the Thermaltake Extreme Spirit II, or the Thermalright HR-05 SLI/IFX. Which would be the better choice between these two, or is there...
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    IC Diamond 7 Carat Test

    I hope it isn't too late to request a sample. I would very much like to try IC Diamond 7 and compare it to what I am currently using (AS5).
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    G. Skill pc4800 memory with Epox 9U1697 board

    I have an Epox 9U1697 socket 939 motherboard, and I bought 1Gb(512MBx2) of G.Skill pc3200/pc4800 DDR600 memory (part F1-3200DSU2-1GBLA - http://www.gskill.com/en/f1-3200dsu2-la.html). After installing it, my computer will no longer boot up, and I get many blue screen stop errors (blue screens...
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    4-pin CPU fan to 3-pin motherboard

    My CPU fan has a 4-pin plug to connect to the motherboard, however the motherboard only has 3 pins. Is it possible to connect the fan to the board, and if so, what adapter would I need. Motherboard is an Epox 9U1697 socket 939 and CPU fan is a Freezer 64 Pro.