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    PSU Fan & P4 478 HS

    So actually there are two issues here: 1. PSU fan I ?eed to replace my Antec true380 fans (92mm and 80mm), they are too noisy and oiling does not help. Since silent is a factor for me, I had check the SPCR recommendation. The only fans on their list I can get my hands on is the Nexus, but...
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    Installing IE6 along side IE7

    Is there a way to do that? I'll soon to teach the Internet (beginning level) on a class equipped w/IE6. I want to be able to go through IE6 from time to time but I'll mostly use IE7 and FF. Thanks, t73
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    Abit AB9

    BIOS is not detecting my drives ( IDE HDD + PATA DVD-RW) OS will load and work but when trying to make a ghost image or loading Partition Magic, I'm getting file load errors. have tried conneting HDD alone, updated BIOS to lates #16, installing OS on JMicron, but nothing works. what am I...
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    Aeneon/Kreton DDRII 800Mhz on abit AB9

    Anyone knows this ram [2x512 800MHZ DDR2 Kreton / Aeneon]? Thinking on install those on my soon to come Abit AB9 and I want to make sure they are compatible. As for performance, I'm not OCing but want the RAM to work efficiently on stock setting. Thanks, t73.
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    which of the following board would be the cost efficient

    The needs for this rig is mainly for browsing, some office sofwares and movie watching (maybe via S-video the a crt TV) The build will include -E6300 CPU -Leatek PX7300 GS -DC Twinmos 2*512 CL5 667MHz I had thought of one of this MB 1. Abit IL9-Pro...
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    which VC to buy for vista support only?

    I'm doing an upgrade for my brother (CPU, MB, RAM, VC). since there are no entering level DX10 card yet, I do not know which card should I pick for running vista - no gaming or OC- 7300LE/GS ???. Maybe I better go for the on-board solution for the meantime (like Asus P5B-VM)?
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    PC keeps restart it self every now and then

    I'd cleaned my brother computer w/Ccleaner and EasyCleaner but wasn't able to fully run Kav, Ad-Ware, Spyboot ... When try to run antivirus bootable it did the same as well as in SafeMode. I had few time when the Computer tried to restart but got stuck in black screen while you could here the...
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    Upgrade advice

    My purpose for up grade is to make my rig hold for about 2 years. I?d thought of 2 must upgrade HW- VC - 7600GT or the x1950 pro AGP version. Waiting for prices and reviews to come... And memory- here is where I need your advice the most, I'm not sure if I should go for a gig kit or a 2G...
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    Which Memory upgrade do you recommand

    Running 2*256MB HiperX kit on the rig Below (replacing VC as well)' I'm not sure what wil be the best cost-efficient solution. I can add another 2*256 or 2*512, but not sure how it will effect dual channel, or sould I sell current dimms and go with a giga kit or a 2GB kit? t73 :)
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    Cost efficient AGP card

    Well is it that my 9800P was dead on me :( I'm looking for an AGP card which will last long, that is way I mentioned Oblivion, since it is maybe the strongest nut arround now. Was aiming towards 7600GS or 7600GT (which target my budget) There's the 7900Gs arround' but don't know if it...
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    SATA-II HDD on a SATA(1.5Gbps) MB

    Wanted to buy the Samsung SP2504C, 250G SATA-II, for an Abit IC7-MAX3board, but for my surprise, I?ve been told, at the store, that the MB may not recognize all of the HDD volume. Have anyone encounter any issues, or maybe have a SATA-II on one of the Abit IC7 board models and can tell if...
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    VGA Ram HS

    Which of the below do you recommend? (To be installed along w/Silencer rev3) Zalman ZM-RHS1 PrimeCooler PC-RHS1 CoolerMaster - Little Chipset Cooler (SAC-P01) Thanks :) ...t73
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    Changing case feet to wheels

    Will it be 'silent friendly' and what do you reccomand? t73 :) Edit: It is for an Antec SX1040
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    Need Case fan recommandations

    Modding my Case to silence I decided for 120 rear exhaust but on front I'm torn between 2x120 or one 140 intake. -What do you say? As for the 140mm the is only one model on the market Aerocool Streamliner What should be there best silent fan for this purpose Nexus, Yate-Loon, Scythe S-Flex...
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    9800P silent cooling

    I want to replace my stock cooling with a quite one which enable me to OC as well. There are few Passive models around and two AC active models which refer to silent. My preferring would be passive unless performance differences are significant while the noice is not audible. Which of...
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    Rearranging an Antec sx1040BII

    Currently on my Antec are two rear 80mm exhaust and only a filter on front. I'm also changing some components for silencing, like NB- Zalman NBS NB47J, HDD- Samsung P2504 & HSF- Ninja. I thought to move the PSU to the top right corner but this won?t work, it is too crowded with two optical...
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    Rearranging an Antec sx1040BII

    Currently on my Antec are two rear 80mm exhaust and only a filter on front. I'm also changing some components for silencing, like NB- Zalman NBS NB47J, HDD- Samsung P2504 & HSF- Ninja. I thought to move the PSU to the top right corner but this won?t work, it is too crowded with two optical...
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    What is the quietest cooling solution for 478?

    I'm running P4 2.6c with the original heatsink and it is load and hot... Looking for the quitest cooling that will enable me to OC, I'd thought about the Big Typhoon, but I'm not sure if it will fit my Antec case or if there's a quieter HS. What I'm looking for: 1. Silence 2. Good cooling...