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    Socket 478 or 775

    I am looking at two different motherboards to buy, one requires a socket 478 and the other a socket 775 - I can get a Intel Prescott 3.0Ghz for both in either socket set. My question is should I go with the 478 or 775 - and doesnt the 775 have another cpu thats an P4 but not a prescott? I really...
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    Gateway E-1400 CPU Upgrade

    I have a little Gateway SFF E-1400 Computer that I like a lot because of the size and its only for the kids to use for homework. However its getting kind of pokey and I want to spiff it up a little bit. Here are the specifications: Product Details Key Features Form Factor Desktop...
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    Voodoo Idol

    Anyone see these new Voodoo Idols PCs? These things are sweet. I just am wondering if anyone has done a REVIEW on them. I want to know how loud they get. Anyone here have one? I think these would be great for a small HTPC if you had a media center hub/server that you can stream movies and such...
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    Good AMD 939 Socket Overclocker

    Just wanted some input at what the best overclocking 939 AMD CPU overall has been. I am looking at purchasing a cheap AMD 939 Socket AMD for a server and want some decent OC ability. Are the Venice 3500's better OC'ers then a Winchester 3200? I seen a lot of people have success with...
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    Blinking Power Light in Stand By Mode! Turn it off!

    I am running a MCE machine for my home theater. At night when I shut down the computer to standby to reduce the noise when its not in use - it shuts down fine but the light on the front blinks. I know this is may seem like a little thing but when your watching TV in the room in the dark the...
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    A8N32-SLI New Setup

    I am running very close to the same system as Anandtech tested for this motherboard however I cant really get any better then 306x9 - and for some reason in CPUZ my memory is running at 192mhz/cpu 14 and I cant figure out how to up it. Anyone know where to up it at? I also would love the EXACT...
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    Watercooling Questions

    I have been thinking about watercooling for a while now and have OC all my PCs in the past. The reason I am seriously thinking about water cooling is to keep the overall temparture down in my home office. It seems now even in the winter my office stays around 72F and in the summer it gets close...
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    Wireless Security 101

    I currently have 4 computers up and running on a business wireless network. At the moment we have SSID Broadcast turned off and mac filtering for all computers. Each computer is also running Trend Micro PC Chillin Internet Security. With that being said is MAC filtering enough or should I also...
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    IDE and Molex Connection in Empty Case Slot

    I am looking for a way to add an IDE and Molex connection to the back of my computer case. I test and swap Hard Drives for work stuff all the time. As it is right now I have to open the case and plug everything in when I connect the work HD to my HOME for large data transfers. I am wondering...
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    PCMark04 Raw Write Issues

    I have just finished building a small computer for the folks. I usually like to run some benchamarks to make sure the system is stable before giving a buildt computer to anyone I build one for or sell. For some reason this damn computer crashes everytime I run PCMark04 on the Memory Tests - 8MB...
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    Network Setup for small business

    I would like to find a way setup a quick and easy way for me to be able to log into a remote sales reps computer owned by my company and sync our newest business documents automatically. Right now we are using an older version of Trillian and PCAnywhere. The reason for trillian is so I can see...
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    NAS/Network Storage

    Background - I am currently working on building a new PC. Right now I have 6 Hard Drives (400GB each) - which my computer makes a whole lotta heat under my desk. Because of this I am going to try and move some things around to cool things down and simplify. Now my point - One thing I...
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    Putting the pieces together like everyone else

    Ok I have made a decision because I need a computer now and cant wait. I am thinking about: ASUS A8N Motherboard AMD 64 4000+ Now I just need memory (best for this board/platform) and a video card (SLI). Your opinions please?
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    Choices - Choices! Need Opinions!

    OK Here is my problem, I cant make a decision to save my life. I am trying to figure out if I should go AGP - which possibly will be outdated by the middle of next year or PCIe - although it costs more and has no performace gains just to not be outdated. I have a computer now with monitor and...