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    Can SATA Optical Drive be connected to SAS mb connector

    As most of you knows P6T has 6 SATA and 2 SAS connectors on board. I'm running 6 WD SATA hard drives and 1 DVD SATA Drive As of right now 5 hard drives and 1 optical drive connected to SATA connectors and 1 hd connected to SAS connector. The question I have is it possible to connect...
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    8GB out of 12GB recognized

    I recently build new PC with 6GB of RAM. Corsair (3x2) 1333MHz. It was recognized with no problems. Today I was able to pickup additional 3 sticks of the same memory to double the amount to 12GB. When I install the memory to my Asus P6T motherboard (BIOS 0202) it will only recognize 8GB...
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    Should I change my PCU

    I'm currently running 520W Modular Corsair PSU with following setup: i7 920 Nehalem Asus P6T XFX GeForce 9800GT Corsair 520W Modular Corsair DDR3 1333 6GB (3x2) Antec Three Hundred Samsung 22x SATA LightSribe WD 300GB VeloRaptor SATA WD 2 x 320GB Blue SATA It's running fine...
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    9800GT or GTX260

    I?m in the process of building a new i7 box and as closer I?m getting to purchase than more and more I?m questioning myself about components. I?m planning trip to local Micro Center this Saturday and planning to pickup most or even all components there. So far my parts are: i7 920...
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    new build

    Decided to put together new build. Please let me know if you see something that obvious bad or not smart choose. Q9650 3.0 no OC XFX 9800GT no major gaming Corsair 650W Corsair XMS3 6GB Gigabyte GA-EP45C-UD3R Antec 900 Two Samsung 22x SATA LightSribe WD 2TB Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro...
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    Is this memory not good for OC?

    I spend few hours last night overclocking my system, went as high as 3.0GHz and I think this all I can do with this memory. Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 (rev 3.3) - BIOS F13 (late 2008) E6600 @ 2.4GHz 8GB (2 x4 ) Corsair XMS2 DDR2-800 (PC-6400) Latency (5-5-5-18) (got it for the price) Arctic...
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    How high can it be OC.

    Hi guys, it's been awhile... I build my last PC back in April 2007 and it worked well for me for past 2 years. My original specs were: Mobo: Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 (rev 3.3) CPU: E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz CPU Cooler: Artctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro RAM G.Skill 4GB...
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    New build complete

    Finally after 2 months putting funds together I was able to put together a new build which I?m very happy with from hardware, software and price points. I will list parts I used with pricing, software I was able to successfully install on 64-bit system, so it can be helpful for somebody who...
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    I'm getting 5.3 score on my brand new E6600 C2D

    I installed Vista Ultimate 64-bit last night and ran the score check, it came back with total score of 5.3 where 5.3 is the worsest of all and it happens to be a CPU. WTF? the best score I got 5.9 for Vid card and I don't know if this good or not. Everything else in between. I was expecting...
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    Gigabyte DS3 doesn't have FW on board?

    not sure if those connectors are for case funs?
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    CPU Fan connector doesn't work?

    I just put together my build I used Gigabyte DS3 motherboard and I put Arctic Cooler Freezer 7 Pro for Intel on top of E6600. When I turn computer one the CPU fun didn't work, I reconnected a few times but still the same. When I plugged it in to PWR connector it works. Can I use that connector...
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    Can I run XP SP2 32 bit in VirtualPC under Ultimate 64-bit

    I was wondering if somebody using this for applications that are not compatible with 64-bit Vista.
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    Can I use OEM number on retail version of Ultimate

    I have a retail CD of Vista Ultimate 64-bit which I'm planning to install (got it from my friend) obviosuly I can't use his number as this version already have been activated. I was thinking to install it, play with it and make sure everything works and then just get an OEM version to...
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    Do I really need CPU cooler?

    I'm about to place an order for E6600 C2D and was thinking to get or not to get a CPU cooler. The system will not be overclocked. Do I really need after market CPU cooler or the one that comes in retail box will work just fine? I kinda get used to my Zalman 9500 on my current rig which is not...
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    Is there a huge difference between DDR2-667 and DDR2-800

    I'm trying to decide should I exchange my new RAM or not. Is there a huge difference in performance between DDR2-667 and DDR2-800 Ram on system that will not be overclocked. Last week I bought 4GB of G.Skill DDR2-667 memory for pretty good price I thought $109.99 for each 2GB kits plus I...
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    Got almost all parts in ready for a build.

    I finally got most of my parts in and I'll be putting together system in next few days (maybe a week or so) Please tell me if you see something obviously wrong with the components. This is not gaming system. This system will not be overclocked! Mobo - Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 CPU - Intel...
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    What would make a fast main drive

    I'm looking for cheap under $100 around 250GB hard drive for new build that will be performance vise be comparable to WD Raptor. I already have 74GB Rapotor drive in my current build which is fantastic but I don't want to spend as much money on HD anymore and I'd like to have more space as...
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    The rest of the parts

    I'm in the process of building a new PC. I kinda moved from planing part to buying part, even that I thought I planed everything I still have questions (and my budget changed to down side :() Buying every part being on a budget is very painful, so I'm asking for help. What I have right now...
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    ASUS P5B Deluxe vs. Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3

    Processor E6400 C2D will be added. Overclocking - possible. TIA boneca
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    Lite PC build. does it look ok?

    I'm in the process of building few lite PCs at my house from many spear parts I have. I figured I can do 4 - 5 PCs easily. This is the first one I put together. This is obviously not the top of the line but I figured this will work very well for everyday tasks. Case: Thermaltake VA3000BWA...
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    Please rate my build.

    I'm open for suggestions. Thank you. Not a gamer but heavy multitasking. Case: LIAN LI PC-V1200Aplus II Silver Aluminum ATX Mid Tower - Retail - $229.99 Motherboard: ASUS P5B Deluxe LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retai - $176.99 CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe...
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    Dell vs NewEgg buy or build

    After my post yesterday where I tried to figure out what do I need to upgrade my current PC I came to realize that I need to buy or build new one. I went to NewEgg to price some items after that I went to Dell site to build one just to see what value/money difference it will be and this is...
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    Looking for advice. Upgrade options...

    I build my current PC about 3 years ago and it suited me pretty well for this time. I changed, added few items throughout this years but nothing major. I?m not a gamer (almost never play games), I?m not big on overclocking ether (even though I?ve done it in the past) not looking for overclock...