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    where is my HDD?

    Just built PC. Vista 32. Two 500 gig samsung spinpoint hard drives. Can see both in device manager. However, can only see one in "computer". System boots up fine. I built the computer with only one HDD installed. AHCI. SATA. No RAID. Worked fine, loaded Vista. Couple hours later...
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    New rig to be built - see the specs!

    Purpose - gaming, video work, and all around fun. Also, event though this is my first ever build, I still figure I might as well build a strong system. Tell me what you think. Q6600 $295 (SLACR GO version guarantees clubit) all else newegg Gigabyte 3D Aurora 570 black case $160...
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    OEM vs. Retail?

    First build. What do I buy OEM and what do I buy Retail? Help! Also, is anyone comfortable recommending what web site I use to buy it all?
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    any last word before build?

    OK, newbie first build. Want power for my son's gaming. Never oc'd so may try it a little, but stability and speed more important - hey, first build! Want to have fun with it. Cost not much of an issue. What do you think of this setup, please. Thanks. Gigabyte 3D Aurora (big so easy to...