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    Going nuts over new build, please help

    I built a new rig - two identical ones actually. One worked right off the bat, the other one didnt. Build #2 sounded like a jet engine when I first turned it on, and the harddrive refused to format. I took it apart, put it back together. Still jet engine, still no format. So I RMA's the...
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    Videos looking cruddy

    I just put a brand new 7600GT in my computer. If I watch videos like trailers on websites, the video is clear, nice etc. If I watch other types of videos though - like short ones you download from sites, the picture is very dark and hard to make out the video at all. I checked a video I had...
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    Western Digital Sata 3.0 missing?

    I got a letter from Newegg today about my HDD I RMA'd to them. They were issuing me a full refund since they were out of stock. I went on the site and it seems they are out of stock completely of hardrives except OEM. I went to another site and it was the same thing. Is there a problem right...
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    Help I'm freezing!

    Seriously, I am freezing right now. I only have the fans that came with the case (2 120mm fans) going and it is blowing like an AC on my legs. Any software out there that would let me slow these down or something? I'm cold! :)
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    Just built, now getting NTLDR error

    I booted up the computer for the first time. I saw on the screen that it properly recognized my HDD, cd roms, RAM, etc and was very pleased. It had a bunch of warning messages on the screen (reconfigure for overclock or something like that). Anyway, I stuck my XP cd into the cdrom and then the...
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    Connectors for CD ROM?

    I am putting together my new system and I am befuddled. With my old PC, I connected everything with IDE cables including my DVD and CD ROM drives. With my NEW system, there is a port specifically for the floppy drive, an IDE port that supports two hardrives, and then 4 sata hookups. Where do I...
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    Installing HDD, cable isn't fitting

    I am trying to install my HDD into my new build (parts all finally came today). Its a Western Digital SATA HDD, and the cable that came with the HDD isn't fitting into the HDD itself. Most of it fits in, but one of the side plastic pieces of the cable end won't pop into place all the way and...
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    Humidity question

    In my house we heat exclusively with a wood stove. This dries out the air something fierce and recently has given me alot of sinus troubles. I was thinking of putting my humidifer in my room on high (at night). My computer will also be in my bedroom, and I'm worried that the humidity might bther...
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    Still back and forth about my case

    I'm thinking of going with this one. I didn't leave alot of room in the budget for a case, but this looked prety good to me. How about you? Or any other reccomendations at around the same price? Case
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    Cannot wait, buying today, final check on rig

    I was going to try and wait until the upgrades/price cuts coming at the end of April but my computer is continually locking up on me and since I work from home, it isn't acceptable and it can't go on for another two months. So, this is my proprosed final build after lots and lots of looking into...
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    Possibly a stupid question

    With theBiostar TForce 965PT, it says only use the DDR2 800 RAM. But, I have seen other people saying they were using DDR2 667 RAM with that mobo. So, if I were to put an e6400 or an e6600 processor in that mobo, would I HAVE to buy 800 RAM or could I get away with the 667 RAM. If so, what are...
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    Motherboard comparison

    ECS P965T-A (V1.0) LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard vs JetWay J965GDAG-LF LGA 775 Intel G965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard vs BIOSTAR TForce965PT LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard I am wondering the pros and cons of these 3 boards. Looking to put them into...
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    Direct X 10

    I've heard something about direct x 10 is coming out and as someone not familiar with this type of thing, how will that affect video cards I would be buying. (For instance I was going to buy a vid card in April, and was going to probably go with the 7600GT - will that be compatible with Direct X...
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    New concern, AGP vid card

    I'm currently putting together parts for my own new rig, but at the same time, I am going to be upgrading my mom's for her. She doesn't do much on hers but she likes it to run fast,etc. So I said, well, what the heck, I'll give her the same processor and mobo as me. Today I was reviewing the...
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    Parts put together, what is the next step?

    I've seen a few good guides on putting the actual parts themselves together, plus my own previous experience, so I am confident about that part. My question now is what next? I have seen all sorts of posts about making sure you download all the proper drives (what drives do I need, where do I...
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    NZXT PP500 ATX 12V V2.01 500W Power Supply

    I am getting an Ultra 500W psu for another rig, but the rebate offer only stands for one psu per household, blah. So I was trying to find another PSU at a low price with 450-500W. I am on a tight budget and this one is selling for $34.99 after rebate. Just nervous because it only has one review...
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    New Rig

    I have posted some specifics in other forums, but I was hoping to get some overall advice here for the new system I'm looking to build. Motherboard: MachSpeed MSNV-939 ATX Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400 2.2ghz (Dual Core) Video Card: eVGA 7300 (256mb) RAM: 2 GB DDR PC3200 HD: 130GB...
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    Purchasing new video card

    I am buying an upgraded video card to put in my new rig that I'm building. I am on a low budget though, so I was thinking of buying the eVGA 7300 (256mb). Is this a mistake? Should I go for higher? My computer mostly is used for internet, Photoshop (editing, animation, etc) and I play...
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    Is MachSpeed any good?

    I am building on a budget and looking to buy a new motherboard. The MachSpeed MSNV-939 looks to be just what I need and fits very nicely into my budget. I am pairing it with a AMD Athlon 64x2 4400. I have read quite a bit thought that says you get what you pay for. I am hoping that this...
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    Need quiet affordable case

    I am building a new rig and I need a case that is quiet. The system I have now is so loud it gives me a headache. I am on a smallish budget though so something affordable is key. I have looked at some of the other posts, but the cases that were in my price range, I didn't see if they were quiet...