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    Why is this system so hot?

    Okay made some cooling modifications to my new system - its a heck of a lot quieter but my temps are way too high System: -Antec Sonata III case -E6600 CPU, NOT overclocked -Rear exhaust and front intake Noctua 120mm fans (1200RPM) -Thermalright HR-01 heat sink -Artic Silver 5...
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    Liquid nitrogen cooling

    Does anyone have any info on the proposed liquid nitrogen cooling solutions that are down the pipe (so to speak)? This should put simple water cooling to shame
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    8800GTS: 640 vs 320MB memory

    I am planning to purchase the evga 8800GTS board, but i am not sure if i should get 640 vs 320MB of memory. I will be using a E6700 intel core2duo and 1 (or perhaps later, 2) 24" LCD monitors (1920x1200). Many reviews state there is almost no performance difference between the 2 memory...
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    DDR2 dual channel memory

    I couldn't find a memory forum so my apologies if this is off topic Can someone advise if I should get dual channel of single channel DDR2/800Mhz memory? Is there much performance difference? With Windows Vista I would think it wise to get 4GB memory (as opposed to 2GB). However, all of...
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    Antec Sonata III

    Any comments on the new Antec Sonata III case/PSU ? Not many reviews online yet. They upgraded the PSU to a SmartPower 500W. I have read there have been problems with the 400W unit in the Sonata II. I like this case as it is stylish, subtle, compact and runs quiet. Will this...
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    Asus P5N32 boards - which one for this system?

    Please advise on chosing a mobo - I have it narrowed down to Asus P5N. I am building the following system: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 Ghz (Socket 775), EVGA GeForce 8800 GTS, Corsair XMS 4GB ram (DDR 800Mhz), Seagate Baracuda 7200.10 500GB SATA drive, 24" Dell LCD, Antec Sonata III mid-tower...