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    CD Burning Software

    I would like some suggestions on CD burning software. I am building a system for a family member who is playing in a garage band. They want three DVD/CD drives so they can burn songs for fans and record companies. They want to be able to burn three disc at once. I've read about Nero and...
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    Need help reallocating drives

    OK, I've got that figured out. What can I do now? Should I buy a new hard drive?, or can I change the drive alloccations?
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    Need help reallocating drives

    I just put together a new system, an Intel Q9400 on a Gigabyte EP 45-UD3P. I also included a multiple slot card reader for downloading pictures. When I installed Windows XP Pro It skipped over the 500 Gig SATA hard drive and labeled the card reader drives as (C:) through (H:). How do I fix...
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    Should I get SP3?

    I bought some on sale parts from a store and built this........ AMD 64 X2 Black Edition, 500 W PSU, 2 Gigs Corsair XMS 6400, EVGA GeForce 9800 GT 512MB, 500GB Western Digital HDD, DVD and even a floppy drive on an Asus M2N-SLI (Nforce 560 chipset). I have XP pro SP2. Should I upgrade to SP3...
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    What's going on?

    Once again thanks for the info, I think I'm going to spend the extra bucks because I can get the CPU so cheap. I'm looking at the Abit IP-35 Pro due to the good reviews from others.
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    What's going on?

    Thanks, I should shop more often just to keep up with sales, changes, and deals. By the way, what would be a good mobo for the Q6600? Just in case I get one.
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    What's going on?

    I jusr finished building a system. I was at a computer store (Fry's) getting software and noticed that the Intel Q6600's are being sold at $189!! The sale ends at the store closing 4/1/08. Should I jump on this? I've never seen a quad core that cheap before.
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    Help with old version of XP

    Thanks nweaver, I called Microsoft and they said to just install it like you suggested. Do you think I should even attept to install such an old version and download the newer service packs or just shell out the bucks and try the old software on a newer version?
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    Help with old version of XP

    I have an old XP Pro sp1 CD. I want to install it on a new machine to replace the old machine that was destroyed in a fire. I don't want to wait a new CD in the mail and the old system had software on it that I want to reregister with it's vendors. I want to put the old version of XP on my new...
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    Will a 650W PSU be enough?

    Thanks, an Antec True Power 650 is on sale at a local store for $80!. I'm thinking of getting it.
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    Will a 650W PSU be enough?

    I'm putting together a system that will be used for some video editing. I'm wondering if a 650W PSU will be enough power to run this : Intel C2Q6600 , Intel D975XBX2 (Badaxe2)...
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    GeForce 8600GT or 7950GT ?

    I made a mistake about the 512MB. It is a 256MB for the same price of the 8600. I have access to a store that is trying to sell off some BFG 7950's. The 512MB version are about $100 more than the 256 MB cards. The store is trying to make space for newer cards coming out.
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    GeForce 8600GT or 7950GT ?

    I have a computer I am putting together for video editing. I've got a chance to ger a GeForce 7950GT at 512MB for the same price as a GeForce 8600GT at 256MB. The current video software uses Windows XP not Vista. I'm wondering if direct 10 is worth going with a less powerful card for now?
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    Are the new Intel P4's worth the wait?

    OK, I did not know that the chip is for newer chipset boards. Lonyo suggest that I go with a quad core. Now I'm finding out that at the end of the month (July 22nd) the price on tha quad core Q6600 is going down to be close to that of the E6700! Is this true? I'm looking into the bios and...
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    Are the new Intel P4's worth the wait?

    Thanks for the suggestion. The 975X can not run at 1333 FSB, but for $186 the E6750 is still a great chioce. If the chip can run at 1066FSB I'm happy with that. As for the "P4" name, it's an old habit when talking about Intel chips.
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    Are the new Intel P4's worth the wait?

    I've got an Intel D975XBX2 (badaxe 2) sitting in my closet. I know it's not the latest or fastest motherboard out there anymore but I can still put together a powerful rig for the next few years. I'm going get a dual core CPU because I'm not sure if a 975 chipset can handle a quad core. I'm...
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    I need Stablility!!!

    Thanks for the info. I'm going to look into the BadAxe2.
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    I need Stablility!!!

    I'm going to upgrade. I need a board that will not have any problems when I boot up. Now I'm using a board that has a restart problem. What is out there that has no issues with the bios, or needs certain memory? I have looking at the Intel 975X chipset because I heard it is stable. I want a...
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    Asus P5LD2 restart problem

    So far its running fine. The headache is when I start it in the morning, it is a pain to wait for 2-3 restarts. When it has been running for a while I have no problems with it, only getting the thing to stay stable after the first boot.
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    Asus P5LD2 restart problem

    The computer likes to restart during the boot process, especially when it loads window. I get to the part when it starts to load the taskbar and the icons for the the shortcuts, then it it restarts. It will do this about two or three times before it is stable. It will also restart when I am...
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    Asus P5LD2 restart problem

    I have had a problem with the P5LD2 for over the last six months. The board likes to restart without warning. I have read other forums about the P5LD2 motherboard and the Intel 945P chipset being hard to work with. Has anyone had the same problem of the board restarting while in the middle of a...
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    Any Asus P5B Deluxe Owners ?

    Thanks for the opinions. Right now I think I'm going to wait for another few weeks till just after Christmas. A friend tells me to see what the Nvidia 680i boards from other manufacturers will be like when they come out. But the P5B Deluxe is the board I'm thinking of now.
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    Any Asus P5B Deluxe Owners ?

    I want to know your experience with the board. Is it OK, or should I wait for somthing else. Right now I have been wrestling with an Asus P5LD2. The thing is problems even with the latest drivers. I have it working now but want to move on to somthing else like a Conroe board. I am not going...
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    Anyone know about U3 software?

    I needed a new USB drive for some artwork and pictures. I grabbed a Kingston 2GB flash drive because it was on sale. Did not bother to read the package because I was in a hurry. I plugged it in to my computer and "WOW". It is not the fastest drive, but the range of features is incredible. It...
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    Good 939 Mobo recomendation

    Thanks for the ideas. I'm going to look into the A8N32-SLI Deluxe
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    Good 939 Mobo recomendation

    I've got my hands on an Athlon X2 4800+. It was a bargain so I jumped on it. What is the best board out there for this processor? I don't want any bios, driver, or memory compatibility issues. Looking to build a stable system. Any ideas appreciated.
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    Whatis the best 939 board?

    Thanks for the suggestions. I'm going to look at the asus A8N deluxe. found it for less than $115.
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    Whatis the best 939 board?

    Any thoughts on 939 mobos. Which do you think is the most stable?, and the least trouble to build? I Want to put together a system for the least money. Since 939 is being replaced with AM2 I want to get the bargains when prices drop. Also I want to run a raid 0 configuration. Thanks