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    Help with my custom build:

    bob4432: I know Antec is very popular, but I have never seen it at the top of any side-by-side tests. Enermax/OCZ has been stealing the show everytime.
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    Multifunction Front Panel

    Don't everyone make a recommendation at the same time now... Anyone?
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    Tell me why I should RMA my memory *updated this morning*

    archcommus: I am assuming this is new memory right? Why are you doing memtests to new memory??? If you were having system errors running at stock speed, and then decided to run memtest...then ok. But if not, then why test it? Next... if you overclocked the memory, you may have damaged the...
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    Tell me why I should RMA my memory *updated this morning*

    I need a good lesson in reading? Hmmm...I'll sign up for a reading class then...it's on my top priority list...no..really...it is... Glad you finally made a decision... Good Luck!
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    Help with my custom build:

    Recommendations: MSI/Gigabyte/ASUS Mobo.... DFI is over-rated. Enermax/OCZ PSU... only ones I will EVER use. NEC 3500 series DVD Burner.... DL is going the way of the dodo... just get good DVD-+R speeds...
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    Tell me why I should RMA my memory *updated this morning*

    Does someone need to tell you why you should breathe? Or eat? Or maybe bathe once in awhile? If you are having problems (and you are oc'ing) then return everything back to normal settings and test again. If you still have problems, then you need to make a decision whether you RMA the memory or...
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    whats the diff, and which is better?

    I would still like to see what the Venice will overclock to before saying it has the same ceiling as all the rest...
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    serial ATA & Ultra Ata

    Also...SATA doesn't tie up the bus like PATA does....
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    Dual Layer DVD recorder help - need advice

    Would you like it to shine you shoes as well? JK... NEC 3500 series is good...3540 is out now... If you want SATA burner, I have 2 Plextor 716SA that seem to work well on Nforce4 board...although I have heard some have problems with them. Safe bet is NEC 3540. I think it about $70.
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    Overclocking recommendations

    I was looking for someone that might have similar components and know specific numbers to plug in.
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    whats the diff, and which is better?

    Who says SD has more top end for OC'ing? I keep hearing people say that, but I have seen nothing in print on this...especially with the Venice being so new.
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    Overclocking recommendations

    Ok...this is the rig I built: Athlon 64 4000+ Venice MSI K8N NEO 4 Ultra (non-SLI) Crucial Ballistix DDR PC3200 (2-2-2-5 /2T) (Bios doesn't have option for 1T. MSI is working on it I have heard.) 2x WD Rapter 74 (RAID 0) 1x Seagate 160GB 7200.7 Powercolor Radeon X700 Bravo 256MB 2x...
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    Sapphire Theaterex 550 problems :(

    I have heard bad things about Sapphire (in general)...I went with the Powercolor 550 instead...
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    Dell 2001FP or 2005FPW

    As I understand it, the 2005FPW will have black bars on the sides for games that don't support wide display. I have dual monitor rig using 2001FP and it works fine. Widescreen is not ready for the mainstream yet...
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    Multifunction Front Panel

    I need to find a multifunction front panel for my case that will monitor temperature, CPU/FSB speeds, MB/RAM voltages, etc. Also needs USB/FW/Audio. Any recommendations?
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    New Rig

    @YOyo... : I do alot of encoding - music and video...yes, I know Intel is better at video crap, but I hate Intel... so...
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    New Rig

    @Ike0069: I am building it myself. @ChosonMan: Plan to overclock a bit...so hence the Ballistix. @ExarK...: Why 3800+ San Diego?
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    New Rig

    It's either MSI or Gigabyte. I currently have a MSI board for a Athlon XP and I like it...
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    New Rig

    @C.H.: Yes, I am getting Zalman 7700....it will fit. @Gregom: No...don't do much gaming. But needed the dual DVIs.... @narc: Got plenty of storage already. This was just for the "system" part. Anyone know how to change e-mail address on accounts here in AT? I joined this forum in...
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    New Rig

    Quick change: I decided to change my order to MSI K8N NEO4 Platinum and Crucial Ballistix 3200.
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    New Rig

    This is the new rig I ordered from Monarch today: Athlon 64 4000+ 1MB 90nm Rev. E (Venice) DFI Lan Party UT Ultra-D (non-SLI...I am not a big gamer) 1GB OCZ PC5000 (625) EL Dual Chan. Plat. WD 74GB Power Color X800 XL 256MB OCZ 520W PowerStream PSU Still looking for: Excellent...