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    Laptop to desktop?

    I have a laptop - and a desktop computer. My desktop computer has a 21" monitor - and a really nice keyboard. I dislike working on a laptop with a funky keyboard and a small screen - so I'm looking for a switch of some kind that I can set up so when I turn a switch, I can work from my laptop -...
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    Video card for 975X ATX Intel motherboard

    If I get the Gigabyte 775 motherboard, it has on-board video. If I get the Intel 975X mobo (without on-board video), what video card would work with this mobo? This computer is for my daughter, she won't be gaming or oc'ing - but does A LOT of photos and videos.
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    Intel D975XBX2 Motherboard

    Anyone know if the Intel D975XBX2 motherboard has on-board video?
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    Compatible components

    I am buying the Core 2 Duo E6700 (ATX) processor (BX80557E6700) and the Intel Board (D975XBX2). What memory do I need to buy? (DDR2 buffered? unbuffered? etc.) What would be a good, compatible power supply for this processor/motherboard? Is there an AGP slot on this motherboard -...
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    External hard drives

    I'd like some opinions from folks regarding a reliable external USB hard drive for imaging my computer's internal hard drive. Would like something around 500 GB....are they as reliable as a smaller hard drive - or would a 250 be better? (I'd like to have 2-3 images at a time, on this external...
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    LiteOn SATA DVD drives

    Apparently, LiteOn DVD drive (16x), Model # SH-16A7S-06 has been replaced by LiteOn DVD drive (20x), Model # LH-20A1S, see them here and here. Can anyone tell me if the 20x is identical to the 16x except faster? If one is replacing the other, I don't understand why one is an "SH" model - and...
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    Hard drive accessories

    I am purchasing two Raptor 150 GB 10,000 RPM hard drives - OEM. Can someone tell me exactly what else I will need to install these? (i.e., rails - type??, SATA cable - type?) Hyperlinks to specific products would be extremely helpful! (Purchasing these for my computer tech to install...
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    Best Intel mo/bo for the QUAD processor??

    Anyone have an opinion on the best motherboard to purchase for the QUAD processor?
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    QUAD PROCESSOR plus..... what else??

    Hi, everybody: I'm buying components for my computer tech to put together a new computer for me - probably my last one! (I'm a NON-technical grandma!!) I am going to buy the Intel QUAD processor - and the D975XBX2 Intel motherboard (I think this mobo will support the QUAD processor??)...