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    WinXP Pro Install Problem - Turns Off Computer W/37 Minutes Left on Install

    I've been trying to install WinXP Pro on a new computer I've built, but the computer keeps powering off when it is "Installing Devices" with about 37 minutes to go on install. Computer posts fine, BIOS is set to defaults. Power-off event appears to happen at exactly the same time in the...
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    Is there a stable low-end Core 2 Duo SLI Mobo?

    I'm looking to build a backup/second gaming rig. Looking for: 1. Price $100-$150 2. STABILITY 3. Compatibility (few or no memory compatibility issues, etc.) 4. SLI What is NOT important to me are 1. Overclocking 2. RAM speed 3. Quad-core 4. Shiny features Reviews of...
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    Dual Opterons or Single FX for Gaming System?

    I'm evaluating motherboards for a new system, one that I hope will last about 3 years. I've generally used DFI's AMD boards, but have recently discovered the world of dual-Opteron boards. Would a dual-Opteron (multi-core) board with 2 PCIex16 slots set up for SLI work well as a gaming...
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    SLI/Crossfire NOW or wait for DX10 cards?

    I'm mostly a lurker here, but haven't found an answer to my question, so I'm finally posting. Buddy of mine and I are debating a full rebuild now of our current systems (we can barely get Oblivion to play acceptably, and we will be getting NWN2 in 9/06, which will likely put the same load on...
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    KyroII Artifacts and TNT2 support for DirectX8.0

    It's been a couple years since my head's been in the video card market, and everything has changed (nVidia bought VooDoo fer cryin' out loud!). Bought Max Payne, and installed DirectX8.0; my Diamond Viper V770 TNT2 (not ultra) stopped working. The drivers I found at Diamond's, SonicBlue's or...