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    Which SATA option to use?

    I have a gigabyte GA 8knxp motherboard that has the 875p chipset and a Sil3112. I just purchased a SATA drive and don't plan on using the Raid function. Which of these 2 SATA options would be better to use? I have already set it up with the Sil3112, I was in a hurry and just plugged it into...
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    Is it safe to unplug a monitor, with power on?

    Is it safe to unplug a monitor from a running computer. Is there any safe procedure. If I turn of the monitor will that make a diffrence? Thanks.
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    Where can I get case fan filters?

    I have an Aluminum Chieftec server chasis, it looks just like the antec ones. One of the differences between the antec and chieftec chasis is the lack of air filters for the fans on the cheiftec. Does anyone know where I can buy these filters and if there is a way to make them work with the...
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    Scratch on thermal layer, Help.

    I just recieved my new 2.8ghz 800mhz FSB P4 and I installed the chip on the motherboard and took the heatsink\fan out of the box and noticed a small speck on the thermal interface material ( you know that gray stuff). So this being my first computer build I tried to dab it off with a soft cloth...
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    Unknown feature of a chieftec case

    I just bought a chieftec aluminum case and I don't know what one of the brackets is for. It is directly to the motherboard side of the case next to and under the lower HDD cage. It is made of the same purple plastic as the fan mounts. This bracket consists of six 1 inch oval rings, attached to...
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    Please suggest memory for GA-8KNXP

    I am buying a GA-8KNXP and don't really know what memory to get, I am interested in getting the most stable DDR400 possible. I will most likely not be overclocking. I would have bought Corsair but I have heard there are some compatabilty issues with some sticks but I am not sure which. Thank you.
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    CD-RW price Difference vs. quality

    I can buy a Verbatim 52x24x52 CD-RW drive at Best Buy for $20 after rebates, or I can buy a Lite On at Newegg for $50. Why would I buy the Lite On? I know that all these people buying them on Newegg have a reason. Is it just because of the rebate wait? I mean this is a CD-RW drive how much of a...
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    I won a Powmax PSU is it anygood?

    I won a Powmax 400w PSU at a LAN party. I was planning on putting it in my new canterwood system, but have heard mixed reviews on Powmax. Will this thing be safe to at least try? Powmax PSU
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    Thermaltake vs Chieftec, which is the best value?

    I am trying to decide which case to buy: In this corner the Thermaltake Xaser III at $175 this thing is loaded. 7 case fans and a control panel. Thermaltake In this corner the Chieftec Dragon, nice design but no goodies. 2 case fans. Cheiftec Does anyone have the Thermaltake, I am only...
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    P4SDX confusion are there 2?

    I am a bit confused about the P4SDX. AnAndTech's review says it has SATA and some other features, however the ASUS website does not list these features. The only thing I can figure out is that the difference is between the P4SDX and the P4SDX Deluxe, but ASUS does not list any information bout a...