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    Hi guys n Girls my first post

    Part of the problem here is how Intell names their processors. The 840EE is not a "Pentium 4 Extreme Edition", but a "Pentium Extreme Edition" http://www.intel.com/cd/products/servic...ea/eng/processors/pentiumXE/210787.htm And stevty is correct the 975x chipset does support...
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    Hi guys n Girls my first post

    You can't get SLI with an intel chipset, you must have the nVidia chipset. For crossfire you must have an ATI chipset. While there is an nVidia SLI chipset available for the Intel platform, I don't believe there is an ATI Crossfire chipset available for Intel at this time.
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    Hi guys n Girls my first post

    Doing a quick check on the the intel website it appears to me that the i975 chipset does support the 840 extreme edition. According to all of the information I found the 840 EE has an 800 MHz FSB. Doing a quick check on the ASUS support site shows 4 intel based boards that support the 840...
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    PSU help

    Read All of the reviews on Newegg, before making your decision.... personally I wouldn't buy it. Reviews for XG Vigor PSU on Newegg
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    Manufacturers

    Most laptops are manufactured by a few ODMs (original design manufatcurers) that work closely with engineering teams from the OEM. I don't know how up to date this is, but here goes: Dell Laptops are made by Compal and Quanta and possibly other ODMs Alienware, Sager, Prostar are made by...
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    Mid/High Range System - Power Supply

    Definitely use a Voltmeter for verifying the voltage. I have seen some that read as low as 9.8 volts using software, but check out at 12 with a voltmeter. The 6800 likes power. I would suggest a bigger PSU also.
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    Built new PC, doesn't work, help!

    I agree, but the CPU support list shows it won't work with a Sempron 3000+, whish is the sme stepping as the A64 3000+ Venice. The entry for the 3000+ Venice is completely missing from the support list, which is why I recommended contacting Giga-byte tech support. The system is working...
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    Built new PC, doesn't work, help!

    Check the list, I believe each supported processor is listed . http://www.giga-byte.com/Motherboard/Su...CPUSupportList_GA-K8NS%20Ultra-939.htm The A64 3000+ Venice core should be listed as Athlon 64 3000+(E3 Ver.)(90nm,L2 Cache 512KB) Which is conspicuously missing from...
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    Built new PC, doesn't work, help!

    I would RMA the 3000+ Venice core and get the 3200+ Venice core.... The 3200+ Venice core is in the list of supported CPUs.
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    Built new PC, doesn't work, help!

    First) The 3000+ Venice core (E3 stepping) is not listed on the Supported CPU list for this motherboard. It May be an oversight on the part of Giga-byte. You should go to Giga-bytes Website http://www.giga-byte.com/ and ask through technical suppotr if this processor is supported and which...
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    Raid description help

    A bit dated, but good explanations of RAID http://pcguide.com/ref/hdd/perf/raid/index.htm
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    intel or amd

    :thumbsup:
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    Bridging Dual LAN on MSI K8N neo 2 Platinum

    I think you want load balancing between the cards (both card on one network). A bridge is a transfer point between 2 networks. What are you doing that you need that much network bandwidth to your computer?
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    My Computer Configuration: thoughts?

    1) You will definitely need a video card (AGP 4x/8x) 2) I would get the memory that geminigear recommends. It is on the QVL for that mobo. 3) I would get a Western DIgital or Seagate drive in place of the excelstor. Also a larger drive with more cahce will be faster for most common...
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    where can i find network attached storage

    Here are the least expensive I can find at my sources. Both have 4 USB ports, built in print server, and Gigabyte ethernet. 4 x 160GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822155305 4 x 250GB http://www.insight.com/ do a search for buffalo, except for the drive size it...
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    AMD vs. Intel Stress test at Toms

    Actually I believe reboots is at 4 for the intel system now. Earlier in the day it showed 3 reboots, but it was reset to 1 during the last reboot.
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    Any stores that still sell mobos with 168-pin sdram slots?

    You can check at GearXS also http://www.gearxs.com/gearxs/default.php?cPath=75_107&page=1&sort=5a
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    first build - is everything ok??

    What do you have for a video card? AGP?
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    CD or DVD

    I have collected so many CDs and DVDs over the years that I get whatever has the least number of parts to keep track of.
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    where do I find molex pins for sale?

    I have a good electronics shop locally where I get the parts. google "molex connectors and tools"
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    First time builder

    before you go too far are you sure the jumpers are set correctly? The first instruction in the manual is to set correct jumper setting for CPU external clock, frequency ratio, and CPU voltage. (actually I'm not sure that is right, it doesn't show any jumpers for setting the processor...
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    Do I need a SATA control card???

    MOBO - DFI Lanparty UT NF4 Ultra D mobo $135 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813136152 Memory - CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB) $80 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145440 or - OCZ EL Platinum Revision 2 1GB (2 x 512MB) $165.66...
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    buying motherboard

    Probably like the GA-K8NXP-9.... Not Avalable in the US The GA-KNS-939 is available, same board without DPS and SATA cables.
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    no Micro ATX Boards for Socket 939???

    Part No.....................Manu...............Chipset 939A8X-M.................ASRock............M1689 A21G (V1.0)..............PC Chips..........K8M800 CK804K8MA-KRS.......Foxconn...........nForce4 CK804K8MA-KS.........Foxconn............nForce4 K8T800PRO-A53........PC...
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    is this a hardware issue?

    Haven't got a clue what to do in this case other than fdisk, fdisk /mbr, and reformat. Bug Check 0x5: INVALID_PROCESS_ATTACH_ATTEMPT The INVALID_PROCESS_ATTACH_ATTEMPT bug check has a value of 0x00000005. This bug check appears very infrequently.
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    AHHH cant deicde on new build

    H2Opolodude If you're not overclocking The 3700+ Sandiego is the better choice. BakedPhish 1) Get a Venice or Sandiego core processor. 2) Try the onboard 7.1 sound before investing in an add-in sound card. 3) My personal preference would be a Antec TPII 430W PSU. (the PSU in...
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    Another weird question: low CPU frequency limit in Slot 1 mainboard, or out of date tech docs?

    The data may be correct. I had several BX systems at work that topped out at 450 MHz on a Rev 1.0 board, even though they had jumpers that should allow up to 800 MHz. According to the manufacturer a Rev. 1.2 board was required to use a processor more than 450 MHz. I tried it with a 650...
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    Is AMD contradicting themselves?

    Amd isn't contradicting themselves. The first quote is from CEO of NVIDIA. The second quote is from a SVP at AMD.
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    New Hardrive purchase, 160 gb, getting 128 gb after formating

    you need to update XP to SP1 at the very least XP can only recognize 137 GB without the SP1. This is a Windows limitation.
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    PSU Enough?

    That PSU is 24A on the +12V, It is just a single fan version of the Antec True Power 380. That should be sufficient.
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    What do you think about this configuration

    3.- DDR Corsair Value 2x512 4.- Video X800 based 6.- DVD RW NEC 3520A I prefer Antec cases & PSUs
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    Good Place to repair laptop?

    In the past (not recently) I have used Quanta Computer USA. This is the US division of one of the largest laptop ODMs. They work with a lot of brands, but not all. Here is a link with their phoen number and website, but the website seems to be down at this time...
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    Split Programming off from Software forum

    Signed the petition and voted yes on the poll.
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    Is it possible to learn good programming during one's off time?

    it really depends on the person. I have been told by some people that learned C first that is was simple to learn C++, others have told me that ithey wished they had learned C++ first. I only learned C++, so I don't know how true this is. You may want to get a newer book that focuses...
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    I'm about to order my system...

    it's fine.... go ahead and order
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    MAXTOR can go to hell !!!! UPDATED

    Would you back up 500GB to 1TB every night on DVD?
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    MAXTOR can go to hell !!!! UPDATED

    Quantum did not go out of business. They sold their commercial drive division to Maxtor and focused on data storage (tape). They are currently the worlds largest volume supplier of tape drives tape automation equipment. I haven't bought a Maxtor drive since 1997 becasue of the problems they...
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    Buying a comp

    the RAM may work fine, I was just pointng out that the RAM you selected is not in Kingstons memory configurator for the motherboard you selected and I can't detemine the difference.... If it doesn't work, RMA it and get the Corsair RAM recommended above.
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    NVIDIA STANDS FOR... ??? ATI Stands for ???

    What do expect from an ancient offshoot of microsoft?
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    Buying a comp

    I would recommend this Corsair RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145440 it's 5 dollars more, but you don't have to mail in for a rebate. Since you are buying a retail processor it should already have a thermal pad on the heatsink. As you already have a hard drive...