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    Overclocking e4400 and temps

    Okay so I just got my computer setup. I have the following specs: Gigabyte P35-ds3r mobo e4400 2gb gskill ram Scythe ninja w/2 scythe 120mm silent fans p180 Now, I have voltage on cpu at 1.375. Computer seems stable (orthos) at 3.2 ghz with divider 2 for ram so ram is running at 800...
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    Need help with system build

    Okay let me first start out that I'm not a n00b in building computers but I have been away from the hardware market for about 2 years so I don't know what's the latest and best. Recently I went on a trip. I came back to find that my Antec SP500 2.0 was making a high pitched buzzing noise. I...
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    Need Memory for Vista

    I'm looking to upgrade memory on my alienware and I would like to know what you guys would suggest. I'm looking at 2x1gb modules and was wondering what brands you would suggest. AT newegg they have available a 2gb ddr2 kit for $130 after rebate and its a corsair kit at 4-4-4-12(?) timings I...
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    Cheap Server

    Okay, I had created a post about buying a NAS for less than 400 but that doesn't seem to be possible because I won't be able to run SLIMSERVER on a cheap NAS. So I've decided I might as well spend the money for a server. These are the things I am looking for: stable/reliable, energy...
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    NEW HD and problems

    Okay I received a Western Digital WD1600JS as a gift. After getting the drive, it was up and running pretty well with no problems. However, I did notice something peculiar about it. When I was copying over 40GB worth of files from my old HD to my new HD, Windows XP suddenly freezed. Thinking it...
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    PC/NAS for $200 or less

    Okay, recently bought a Slim Devices Squeezebox 3. I want to not have to have my computer on in my room while playing my music. I intend to move all my network peripherals downstairs and buy a wireless card for my current computer in my room. However, I will also be needing either a NAS or a...
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    Watercooling & Silence Help...

    Okay, I want to venture into the watercooling world. I'm not into modding my case. I jsut want something I can put on with some ease but is better than aircooling. Silence is probably one of the msot important things after price. Price is also important. Nothing above 300. I don't plan on...
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    OC Temps & Voltage for Opty Rig

    I have an Opteron 165 w/ A8r32 mobo. I've overclocked my processor to 2700mhz at 1.44-1.46 volts at temperature around 57C at load(prime95) and about 44C at idle. Are these safe temps/safe volts for this opty to last me for a while? Please note that temps are taken from the motherboard and my...
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    Alternative to Asus RD580

    http://www.bytewizecomputers.com/products/7/7/675/12207 This board seems to be cheaper and the way in which the Abit AT8 performed, it seems like a promising board. Hopefully the introduction of some competition in the xfire 3200 market will result in less price gouging because 200 bucks for...
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    Bios Password workaround?

    I had put a password on my old p4 dell and have recently needed to set it up again for a co-worker. The problem is I forgot the password and I tried resetting the cmos and taking out the cmos battery and putting it back in again but the problem is the password keeps coming up. What is weird is...
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    Which DVD Burner to buy?

    I recently read the DVD burner article up at tomshardware.com and in that article the NEC ND-3540a really impressed me and since I was looking to purchase a new drive for my new computer I was wondering which one to buy. While searching I also came across the NEC ND3550a which seemed like it was...
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    Tomshardware review of ATI chipsets

    I don't know how but they made the Asus A8R-MVP the "loser" out of the 3 mobos tested when the Asus overclocked well, had a good feature set, and beat the dfi in almost every benchmark. What's really surprising is Tomshardware thought that the A8R is expensive! Last time I checked you couldn't...
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    PSU?

    I'm looking for a quiet psu. Silence is the issue here. I was looking at the modular NeoHe 500 but as I'm planning on getting an a8r-mvp, and I've heard that Asus mobos have had problems with the NeoHE it wouldn't be a good idea. The other two options would be the tad expensive seasonic s12-500...
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    Ram Question

    Couldn't find my old thread which states whether I should get 2gbs and a 6800gs or 1gig and 7800gt. I, however, found this ram . What are your guys' opinions on this ram. I might after all be able to get both a 7800gt and some good 2gb ram. Also if you guys know of any other vendors besides...
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    Temperature monitor?

    I already have a fan controller. I was wondering if anyone can refer to me a good temperature monitor.
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    2gigs and a 6800 gs OR 1gig and a 7800gt?

    I can only play games at around 1280x1024 because of the restriction of my 17 in lcd. Which would give me the most performance? Also my computer isn't/won't be solely for gaming. More important than gaming, I also want to make sure my computer can/will be able to run vista smoothly because I...
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    Overvolting hurt more than high temps?

    I heard somewhere that overvolting hurt CPU's more than high temps. Is this true? If so why? Also what would be a safe voltage for an opteron 148/146 and a athlon 64 3700+?
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    Which is the best memory?

    I am going to be using an A8R-MVP mobo and want to overclock. As I am new to overclocking on an AMD64 platform, I want to know what is some good memory for o/cing. Obviously I won't be able to use BH5 memory so I was looking at two dual channel kits: 1gb OCZ PC3200 Revision 2 or Geil One TCCD...