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    Going nuts over new build, please help

    Oh good idea! Thanks!
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    Going nuts over new build, please help

    The specs are: Biostar TForce965PT ntel Core 2 Duo e6600 2MHz 2048 MB of Patriot DDR2 667 EVGA 7600 GT GeForce Western Digital 160.0 GB @ 7200 RPMS (sata) I'm installing Windows XP Professional. I used the same disk to install on my other computer so I know the disk isn't messed up or...
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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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    Western Digital Sata 3.0 missing?

    WD1600JSRTL
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    Western Digital Sata 3.0 missing?

    nope its been going on since before that. I even called them to ask what was up and the girl said she couldn't give me any information on it.
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    Western Digital Sata 3.0 missing?

    Ok so seriously guys. The harddrives aren't even listed as "out of stock", they are just gone from Newegg's site. I can't find them on Tiger Direct or a few of the other ones I normally hit. Are these being taken off the market or something? I REALLY need a harddrive since this was a new build...
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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!

    Thanks pkrush. I might have to try that as the only place I can put the case is under my desk where it is right now.
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    Just built, now getting NTLDR error

    Thank you I will try that
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    What is the QUIETEST CASE that fits 8800GTX?

    Just wanted to second that. I took this recommendation on my current build and my only complaint is that the fans work TOO good - I'm freezing! lol Very spacious though inside. I had way more than enough room to place all of my components and there is plenty more room to put things if I wanted...
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    Help I'm freezing!

    Oh, thanks.. how exactly do I go about disabling fan control on my motherboard?
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    Help I'm freezing!

    Well, like I know there is the program SpeedFan, and I downloaded it and used it (i think) properly (used their help screen). Now when I load the program, everything is nice and green (temps are like 12C), and all of the speeds are at 0% (automatically variated). But the fans are still blowing...
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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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    POLL: How do you hold your mouse?

    Neither. Index on left, middle on right. Index switches from left to middle. Thumb on side click button.
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    Connectors for CD ROM?

    Oh adding too... the mobo came with a SATA cable and a 4 pin to SATA power cable. Where do those go? This is my first "from teh ground up" build so bear with me :)
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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

    precisely - the piece (if you are looking at the photo) that is furthest from you, that one won't fit in. I have tried everything!
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    Installing HDD, cable isn't fitting

    yep the pins are going in perfect, it is this small plastic piece NEXT to the pins that is mainy there for stability I think, as it has no connector on it, and that isnt fitting into its square hole
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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

    Thanks for the replies guys. Actually we do have trouble with static electricity and our computers. In the past I have blown PSU because of it. Maybe I will set up two humidifiers (one down one up) to regulate things a bit better. I just didn't want condensation or someting to fry the computer...
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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 ordered last night and ended up going with this case.. Case It isn't the original one, but I did like your review on the other and I see the base of the two are built VERY similar if not the same. I'm actually building 2 computers, one for me and one for my mum and she went with the same...
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    Computer Shows x Online Shopping

    Shows are nice in my experience for just the reasons Jack listed. Number one, no shipping costs, and at about $16 to ship a case, that alone is worth some $$. Then I have had the same things with paying with cash vs CC, alot of them will offer you a deal. Same with buying a bunch from one guy -...
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    Building a new computer

    Nice gaming rig. That thing is going to fly.. and stay ice cool in the process. :)
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    Building or Buy a PC

    yep, it would be. althought my order today includes a 160gb sata 3.0 HDD and its running me $53 :) So he will save a bit there. Right now with technology the way it is, I don't think he will get too many differences in what people reccomend. e4300, e6400, or e6600 processors are the "in" things...
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    Building or Buy a PC

    Intel Duo Core2 e6600 - $315 Biostar TForce965PT Motherboard - $105 2GB DDR2 667 RAM - $136 eVGA GeForce 8800GTS - $280 Some basics for you.. you would have to choose a harddrive, cdrom, etc. This is of course assuming you don't mind going Intel. The video card is actually a stretch for...
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    Building or Buy a PC

    Do you have a budget in mind?
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    ugh im a tard.. usually im good at looking for that sort of thing. Ignore me all!
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    ignore post, im blind
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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

    LOL I keep forgetting to put that. I bought it last week already when I was doing my original build. I canceled the build but let the PSU go through. Its a 500W Ultra X. $40, plus free shipping plus $40 rebate = free PSU. Came in the mail, perfect condition, nice and heavy, and reviews are...
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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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    comments on system build

    Glad you said it before me, I was thinking the same thing. That's a hella-fast hardrive if I recall. Nice choices on there. ot going to have any speed/graphics problems with that baby.
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    Possibly a stupid question

    How would that affect me if I were to decide to overclock my e6400/6600? Mind you, I don't intend to overclock much, but if I wanted to, would I be limited?
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    Advice on a new build

    e6600 Processor (Intel Core 2 Duo) - $315 Biostar TForce 965PT Mobo - $105 eVGA GeForce 7600GT Video Card - $89 2GB DDR2 800 RAM - $156 160GB Western Digital SATA 3.0 Harddrive - $53 Basically that puts you at $718 plus shipping. You also want a case and a Power supply, but if you already...
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    Which PCI-e card to get?!? Need adice....

    Or even... 7600GT - $89.00
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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

    Thanks alot you guys, I appreciate it. I was originally going with the Biostar but i saw those other two and thought "hmm.now what is the big difference". So thanks for the input! :)