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    help converting OEM microATX compaq to modern gaming rigs

    I'd like to convert 2 old compaq OEM DDR MicroATX AthlonXP 32 bit WindowsXP systems to modern microATX core2duo or phenomII710/720 gaming systems, and, I'd like to keep the existing WindowsXP hard drive w. existing OEM licenses, and keep the case and reuse as much as possible. The model is...
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    Where is the gigantic MB thread that was always here?

    Where is the gigantic MB thread that was always here? The one that had pages of insight for every MB? Anyone have the new link?
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    best AGP video card upgrade for 300W P/S athlon emachine

    Hi ~ Can anyone offer some advice on a quick AGP video card upgrade for my old 300W P/S athlonXP emachine systems? My sons use them for Blizzard's WoW mainly, and I'm thinking of upgrading to 2G RAM and a new video card for each of the two systems. Now that DDR Ram is undre 100 for 2 G and AGP...
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    Please recommend great e6400 +o/c coolers w. no m/b removal needed

    Please recommend several good e6400 o/c coolers w. no 680i m/b removal needed, (push pin), to replace the stock e6400 cooler. Machine will be travelling to many lan parties in rough travelling conditions, so weight of heatsink, and stress on m/b is a concern. Hope to o/c the e6400 to 3.0...
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    Windows XP impact if I switch from nforce/AMD to Conroe MB?

    I am going to switch to the Asus P5NSLI/e6300 combo from the original Compaq SR1012NX nforce2/AthlonXP MB. I see tons of advice on how to save $50 here or $100 there to max out the value of the new conroe setups. But what happens if you don't have a Windows XP CD? Three of my systems...
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    What is the ASUS A7N8X-LA MB?

    Hi, I would like to buy the HP 735n pavilion w. the asus a7n8x-la motherboard, but, am worried that it i sa crippled model. Has anyone any information on the real specs of this motherboard. Thank you.
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    ASUS A7N8X-LA nforce2 in HP Pavilion 725n 735n

    Has anyone any details on the supported processors FSB for this motherboard? It appears HP has scarffed up all the world's 266FSB Athlon XP 2600's for use in the 735n. Does this mean that 333FSB does not work...