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    Best quality DVD media

    Hi, Hope this is the right place for the this request for help. I am about to burn some old family videos onto DVD and so am looking for the best quality media to use. Can anyone recommend a particular brand or type? Someone has told me that DVD+R is better than DVD-R, is that true...
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    My first SFF - advice needed

    Hi, I am about to embark on my first SFF build. I am a casual gamer so need something that will run games pretty well, but I am also on a bit of a budget so don't want to spend the earth. I've noticed some of the motherboards have onboard graphics - is it possible to add a standalone...
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    ATX 2.0 compatibility help

    Thanks Zepper and RallyMaster. I can tell you that my motherboard is the Abit KR7A-RAID (yes, there are some still around!). And like I said, the PSU I am referring to is the Corsair HX520. Will I be able to use the two together without any problems? Thanks again
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    ATX 2.0 compatibility help

    Hi, Can anyone tell me whether an ATX 2.2 PSU will work on my ATX 2.0 motherboard? The PSU in question is the Corsair HX520 which says is backwards-compatible with ATX 2.01, but I was wondering whether it is likely to work with ATX 2.0 ? Many thanks!
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    Sufficient PSU?

    As a matter of interest, what is the consequence of an inadequate PSU? Will it just cut out when under heavy load?
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    Sufficient PSU?

    Oh, and a couple of case fans ;)
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    Sufficient PSU?

    Hi, I've currently got a 400W Antec PSU that I've had for 2-3 years. I am upgrading my system to the following: Intel Pentium D 820 CPU Intel 955XBK Mobo nVidia 7900GT (or ATI equivalent - not decided yet) 40GB Maxtor IDE HDD DVD-ROM CD-RW Floppy drive Is my current PSU sufficient...
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    Maxing out my CPU - help required!

    Hi all, This is my first post, so go easy on me ;-) I have a Pentium D 820 2.8GHz CPU and need a decent graphics to go with it. Can anyone tell me, or hazard a guess, at what point a faster graphics card will be limited by the CPU? i.e. I don't want to splash out on a really top card if my...