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    My CPU temps

    I have a 4400+, Rev. BH-G2, at stock speed (2.3) with the stock HSF, on a Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H. Running Orthos, my CPU temp is getting into the high 60's according to CoreTemp 0.99, after about 4 minutes... that's when I get nervous and stop the program; I haven't tried to see how high it...
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    Windows OEM licensing question

    Will I have a problem with Microsoft if I install XP Pro OEM on a new computer, then upgrade the motherboard, CPU and hard drive? Can I call them and get a new key, or will they say that I have a new computer at this point and the OEM license is no longer valid?
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    WD ABYS drives

    Anybody have one of the WD ABYS series drives? I'm thinking about a WD1601ABYS: The only review I can find on it is the one on Newegg, so I'm hoping someone here has experience with one of these drives.
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    Suggestions please!

    Please help me spec out a new computer. I have several, somewhat conflicting requirements: 1) I need a new computer now, for an online college class that starts in a couple of weeks. The one I'm currently using won't cut it. 2) I can't spend a lot now, although I can add or upgrade...
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    Hardware acceleration on sound cards?

    First of all, I hope this is the right forum... I didn't see a Sound forum. After reading that some people were getting several more fps in games using a sound card with hardware acceleration, I started wondering if it might be worthwhile to spend some extra money to get one. What I...