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    GPU fans spin but no video output

    Hi, My PC was functional but the PSU was loud and the computer would only boot when it was laying on the side. I think the problem with the PC only booting when it was lying on its side was that the CPU heatsink was not screwed on tight enough, so it would come loose and prevent the CPU from...
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    Computer doesn't boot, doesn't beep

    I built a PC a couple of years ago and it was working fine but I wanted to upgrade my video card. I ended up getting a bigger case so that the new card would fit and I also got a new CPU cooler (since the stock one died). After moving everything to the new case and installing the CPU cooler...
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    First build ever

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. I'm trying to build a pc since I've sworn off dell. My current computer is a laptop with a 1.73 Ghz pentium M. I'll be doing a lot of everything with this computer -- programming, gaming and watching...
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    Monitor to replace TV?

    My old TV recently died and I was thinking instead of buying a new LCD tv, I would just buy a new monitor and get a tv tuner card. Is this a good idea? What kinds of specs do I need to look for? I would imagine HDMI for xbox 360 and HDCP. Should I get a 24" or 30" or 2 22"? thanks.