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    Intel C2D combo deal at Fry's

    I'm in need of building an extra machine for business use and am currently considering getting the combo deal at Fry's. I would like to find out if they are reliable enough that they won't just suddenly die. Usage will be MS Office suite and internet surfing running on WinXP Pro. Normally I'd...
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    Another Help Me Build thread....

    Well it's time to build a new machine again as my aging OC'ed AXP-M is not running as fast as I would like anymore. My x2 laptop is faster in multitasking and running my test databases/development software. I'm planning to turn the AXP-M to a data center now so my new build will be for gaming...
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    Airlink Omni-Directional Antenna

    Has anyone really tried testing and using the Airlink ASB-7MA antenna? http://airlink101.com/products/asb-7ma.html I bought 2 of em because they were on sale and I will be adding wireless camera to our house soon so I thought they would help with the connection. I didn't really notice any...
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    Anonymizer or any privacy software qustion?

    I've heard of privacy software to protect your info online, how good are they really for protecting your online privacy? Anybody using them here? I usually do my bills and do a lot of shopping online and I just learned that a coworker of mine was a victim of identity theft and he thinks it's coz...
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    Pushing the AXP-M 2600+ CPU

    Currenly I have my AXPM 2600+ at 2532MHz and I pushed it to 2637.5 (211x12.5) and it went to windows but gave a rounding error in prime95 so I think this will run with a bit more voltage but I'm concerned if it's safe to go up more than 1.9v and run at 2.6GHz? Anybody on Air running at 2.6 and...
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    FEDEX delivery mistake

    My stuff from newegg was suppose to be all here....2 of the 3 packages arrived, 1 package said it was delivered when in fact it wasn't and the funny thing is the tracking info online said I have a "waiver on file" so the person can leave the package on my doorstep, when I don't even have...
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    Lapping Heatsink with limited options.

    The hardware store here have only 600 Grit and 1500 Grit sandpaper. From lapping info I got it's usually from 400-600-800-1000-1500-2000 Grit but those are not available for me here. Can I jump from 600 to 1500 or should I use 1500 until the bottom smoothens out? I'm going to lap a thermaltake...
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    Lapping Question when you have limited options

    I was planning to lap my HSF before using it and read well on the methods but the hardware store here got only the 600 Grit and the 1500 Grit. An automotive store here have the 600,800,1000,1500,2000 Grit but they sell it in packs (like $5-$7 a pack) and I don't want to shell out that much for...
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    Refurbished CPU's are the worth the try?

    I'm buying parts around to build my system and saw a refurb cpu....is it worth it or not?
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    Just in time for the Memorial Day Sale..

    Will be buying these this week...... Main components: (UPDATED) ABIT "NF7-S" V2 or DFI Infinity still undecided AMD 45 Watt Mobile Athlon XP 2600+ or the XP 35W 2400 Thermaltake EXTREME VOLCANO 12 --> Still being considered NEC 8X DVD+RW/-RW Drive SAMSUNG 80GB 7200RPM SATA OCZ Perf. Series Rev...
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    Thinking about it more....now which is more reasonable

    Reading and thinking about this more, now I'm questioning the system I was planning to build. Need new ideas. Originaly I was set to get AMD 64 but now.....Maybe somebody can enlighten me.... System Use: 1. Oracle and DB2 to be installed 2. MS .NET to be installed 3. OS will be either Win 2003...
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    Building a new system for this purpose......

    Use of the System: DB (DB2 and Oracle) .NET development Some Games CPU AMD 64 2800 - 3400 (Depends on the price/perf ratio) Good HSF that's quiet I'm waiting for 939 but if there's not much difference with 754 I might just get 754 Might wait for a good Nforce3 250Gb chipset. ABIT, ASUS...