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    Another check my system

    Happen to see a way to cut back the $30 out of something else? :P Very tight budget... Not a serious gamer by any means.
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    Anandtech buggy?

    Its going slow here.
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    best book for novice ambitious pc builder

    Just look at online guides, you hardly need a book....
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    Another check my system

    http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Wis...STORY&ID=1601486&WishListTitle=newcomp DFI Lanparty ASUS EN6600 OCZ Modstream 450 watt AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice Floppy Drive Kingston Value RAM (Already bought it) xp-90 Fan for it Case (Already bought it and got rebate) Microsoft Digital...
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    Any better card for $35-45 than the 9200se?

    Have any idea why that happens? I've got a 9200se and the people disappear as well, thought it might be an effect of cheats or damaged game install...
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    Norcent 15" LCD $99.99 AR Staples

    Hey now, not all of us have money to burn. :P or are serious gamers.
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    Norcent 15" LCD $99.99 AR Staples

    Its a ghosting LCD. :P 25ms response time. Think abotu this one, comes out to about the same...if you can find it. At Office Depot. This monitor is the LG model L1530S $254 - 30 $ coupon- 100 rebate = $124 + $20 giftcard if you are signed up. Okay, up front before anything it was...
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    2 Leather office chairs at Officedepot.com $54 shipped.

    I sat in it in store for 5 min, not very comfy. If you sit in it for a few min a day maybe... :P
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    New TT Breaking there Bad rep????

    I've got a TT 480 and it runs a bit warm, but it is still quiet, and holds pretty steady on all rails. They are making okay PSUs now..
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    Could this be used as a regular monitor

    http://www.pcconnection.com/ProductDetail?Sku=431533 Think the order would get canceled? :P Worth 200 on ebay, to 400-700 ? retail...
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    19in LCD BENQ for $116 at OD

    I ordered, and then called, and they were all gone.
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    Could this be used as a regular monitor

    I saw this, just wondering if it could be used as a regular LCD monitor. http://www.elotouch.com/products/lcds/1525l.asp
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    Silent, Fanless system

    The reason you keep this PC on all the time is just to provide net to another? If so, why not just buy a router...
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    How many brass screws should go into standoff holes for motherboard? Mine only came w/ 3

    Hmmph. I got two with my generic cheapo case. Then 10 terrible plastic ones.
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    Is this right?

    It makes sense to me to buy a DVD burner now, but how long do ya think it will take Blu-ray to become mainstream with consumers. And how long will DVD be mainstream. :P
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    Is this right?

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/ExpertReview.asp?ReviewID=10 I am about to buy a DVD burner, and wonder if they will get any faster. Is that even near correct. If so, what will the new tech be. :P
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    Phone Jack Broken

    Fixed the jack. No dialtone on line two at the NID. Looks like a direct line was run from the NID to the study.... Can't figure out why there is no tone... EDIT: Got it, stupid mistake, I assumed that the NID was setup the same as in the previous place I lived, and it was backwards.
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    Phone Jack Broken

    Okay, I had figured that much out. :P There was some kind of gel where the plastic thing was on this jack. Ill go to lowes or HD tomorrow and see what I can find. Do I need to do all of that outside to get the signal to both lines? Wont a regular wire from each lines plug work? DTA = Phone...
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    Phone Jack Broken

    I moved into my new house today. It is wired for two lines. I figured out that all of the phone jacks are on line one except for one. This is the one where I will plug my DTA into, so the whole house has service. If I go outside and put a wire between line one and two it should carry over the...
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    EMI springs

    Turn off the computer and it willl be gone. Or put in a new IO plate.
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    BOORING!!

    Go AMD. :) People want to know if they are conforming to the standards of new PCs.
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    New Hardware build

    I don't have a clue about what mobo will be best. A venice on air overclocks great, so the 3200 would be fine. Remember, you can pick up hard drives pretty cheap AR a few times a month. What case and PSU did you decide on? Take a look at the NEC 3520a...
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    New Hardware build

    If you are a gamer, good job at looking at an AMD 64. I like the 6800GT's benchmarks, but can't comment on the actaul performance. :P Some kind of budget mentioned would help them pick out parts for you.
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    I'm about to order my system...

    You are thowing money away on that 200gb drive. You could get the 160 GB WD drive at compusa for $30 AR, only thing is it is PATA. Otherwise it sounds good.
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    Looking to build a "best bang for the buck system"

    I have that PSU, and love it. Works great. Get a real brand mobo.
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    Applying the Thermal compound right?

    Hmm, well I am idleing at 39. Maybe temps go down after a few days.
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    SocketA with 3 sticks DDR

    Dual channel won't make a huge difference. :P
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    430W enough for my system?

    So, what are the negative effects of buying an overkill PSU?
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    Surveillance Computer

    Hmm, I know my cheap Asus capture card has some kind of motion detector software, isn't perfect but it works. Take a look at reviews of it if you can find any.
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    160gb $30 AR

    You should get both WD rebates back, they are two different offers. 1 rebate per person, I guess per offfer. Glad I was on at 1am and snagged me one. Just make copies, and be aggressive about getting your rebate money, never has failed me yet.
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    Thermaltake Silent Purepower 480w with variable fan speed

    I have one as well. I keep it on high just becuase it isn't very loud compared to the rest of my system. It should be okay to keep it on low, but the lowest I leave mine on is medium...
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    SocketA with 3 sticks DDR

    Mmmm, timings will be slowed to the slowest, RAM won't run in dual channel, Just the standard stuff.
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    430W enough for my system?

    450 :P or 500 was what I was going to suggest. I always go for overkill on my power supplies, because a system that I built, and got a power supply that was just about 50 watts over what was required, it kept restarting. Yours requires maybe 350-380 watts, by my quick guess, so 450 might be better.
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    Applying the Thermal compound right?

    I lapped the heatsink to a mirror finish, the die was covered with a really thin layer. Still, its running warm.
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    430W enough for my system?

    I would go with a bit more watts, but yes, that should work.
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    Applying the Thermal compound right?

    Allrighty, after dealing with the horrid usb headers, and other tiny one pin things that you have to plug in on the cramped little spot, I am idleing at 41 C. Do temps usually go down after a few days? Or do I need to open it up again...
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    Applying the Thermal compound right?

    Allrighty, Ill try one last time. As long as I dont idle at 43-45 anymore, Ill be happy.
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    Applying the Thermal compound right?

    As to the having problems. I never knew I was doing it wrong. Those before pictures weren't by me. The boxes I have built, I only have one running in my house right now, an old one, Duron 900, idles at 32, under load it hits 37. No other people have ever had a processor get too hot, and I keep...
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    Applying the Thermal compound right?

    I have no clue. I was thinking maybe you just went off on some tangent, unless I posted the wrong name accidentally...