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    Who is happy with their C2D Systems?

    I haven't posted here in about a month. Too busy giving the new rig some exercise. :D I see a lot of C2D threads here about problems with temp measures, overclocking, posting, BIOS, etc... I don't see a thread about happy Conroe users. To recap, the one I built wasn't really my system...
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    Do I need an additional CD/DVD drive?

    So I bought this Samsung CD/DVD Burner for a rig: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827151118 My question is, do I need additional drives for other functions (reading, playing CDs/DVDs)? Or is there any reason to pick up an extra drive even if I don't absolutely need it...
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    LGA775 + Silverstone Wind Tunnel = What CPU Cooler?

    Right now I have on order an E6600, an ASUS P5W, and a Silverstone TJ-06. I'd like to retain useage of the provided wind tunnel while using an aftermarket cooler, if at all possible. Was looking at the Tuniq T-120 but that may not even fit the case, so I've been looking at these...
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    Recommendations for CD/DVD/Keyboard/Mouse?

    Getting a conroe-based rig together, estimated about $200 left for said components. What brands/models are preferred for these accessories? Post if you've had good experience with one or bad experience with another. Nothing too fancy, just what works.
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    What's the best place to get an eVGA 7950 GX2?

    Searching around for sellers that carry eVGA, since they were recommended by a few people. Seems that newegg no longer lists eVGA as having a GX2, even though a google cache showed them selling it for $500 earier this month. Is there a place that sells this card in the low $500 range? I found...
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    Conroe Gaming Rig For $3K

    I posted an intriem build about 2 weeks ago - many people here had good suggestions. Most suggested waiting for the release of Core 2 before buying. Now that we are much closer to buying (hopefully sometime today), I'll post another build to check for compatibility issues. Intel E6600...
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    Gaming Rig For $3K

    I'm helping a friend build a brand new computer from scratch. No components shared with any prior machine (he has a laptop now), so everything from case to monitor to you-name-it has to be bought. Except software, some other friend is lending a hand on that front. Don't worry about software...
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    Gaming Rig For $3K

    Hey guys~ I'm helping a friend build a brand new computer from scratch. No components shared with any prior machine (he has a laptop now), so everything from case to monitor to you-name-it has to be bought. Except software, some other friend is lending a hand on that front. Don't worry about...