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    Would this be a good idea?

    I'll be going skt 939 and getting a new videocard (I have an Intel P4 3.06ghz Northwood Core skt 478 and FX5700LE 256mb 128-bit AGP8x videocard right now) and I am thinking of upgrading to AMD 64 3000+ and a 9800 Pro 128mb (or 256mb) 256-bit AGP8x card BUT with this motherboard (AsRock...
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    6600GT or X800GT?

    The X800GT is cheaper but the 6600GT has SM3.0 and some other features. Also, should I get the 256mb version of the X800GT? Also, the X800GT is cheaper.
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    Help transferring files to new PC without formatting?

    Okay so this is my problem. I'm getting my new system and I want to keep my files on my current harddrive and just use it with my new system. What do I have to do to do that? Is there a program I need? Do I need to do anything technical? Because I don't want to redownload all my Steam games...
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    Is this a good PC?

    # AMD 64 3000+ Venice Core skt 939 # MSI K8N Neo4-F skt 939 # Kingston HyperX 1GB (2x512mb) PC2700 DDR333 (free) # MSI nVidia GeForce 6600GT 128mb 128-bit PCI-E # Thermaltake 420w PSU # Cooler Master Centurion 5 # 1x 80mm Intake Case Fan # 1x 120mm Exhaust Case Fan # Logitech SOCOM USB...
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    CoolerMaster Centurion 5 case

    Does this case have good cooling/air flow? And also, will it fit an SLI setup?
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    How much longer will 1GB last?

    I was just wondering as I remember not too long ago that everyone thought 2GB wasn't worth the money and wouldn't be for quite a while. What do you guys think?
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    Which NV Silencer should I get?

    There are so many different numbers and I'm not too sure as to which one I should buy...any help would be great. I'm fitting it on a 6600GT AGP.
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    Removing and Installing CPU HSF?

    If anyone has a website or can list the steps involved in properly replacing a stock HSF on a P4 (or any CPU for that matter), please post them here. Thanks.
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    Am I underestimating how good the 6600GT really is?

    In my head it just doesn't seem like it'll hold up to all the recent games, but is it actually a good performer worth buying this late into it's production? Because if I do I can ready my PC for when I get a better videocard (something from the R500 line from ATI). But if I get an x800XL, I'll...
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    Which brand is more reliable? Raidmax or NZXT?

    I'm thinking of getting a new gaming case with a power supply. I'll be running the PSU for a max of 1 year until I move so I need the overall most best case out these choices. * NZXT Nemesis * Raidmax Scorpio Any comments/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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    Win2k or WinXP?

    I have a copy of Win2k that I can use and I was wondering if it would be okay to game on that for a while till I get a copy of WinXP? Is Win2k a good enough OS for gaming? Are there any limitations or instabilities/issues I have to worry about while gaming?
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    My first build, what do you guys think? (Budget $900 CDN)

    Well I've been pondering a lot lately and I was also able to raise some money for my next PC. This is what I was hoping to get - * = the parts that I'm buying * # AMD Athlon 64 3000 skt 939 Venice Core * # Foxconn NF4UK8AA nForce4 Ultra motherboard * # OCZ 1GB PC3200 DDR400 RAM * #...
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    Just a simple SLI question

    Would it be worth it to get an SLI motherboard later and then just add another 6600GT? Or should I just stick to single GPU solutions?
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    MSI or Leadtek?

    I was just wondering which brand is better to get for a 6600GT PCI-E version.
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    Does the brand of Case Fan matter?

    I have a choice between a Vantec Case fan or a Regular Case Fan with LED's. I can get the latter for much cheaper then the Vantec brand. Do brands matter when it comes to Case Fans or can I just go with the LED Case Fan?
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    5400RPM HD makes gameplay choppy?

    Would one make gameplay choppy or slowdown?
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    512mb w/ 6600GT or 1GB w/ 9800 Pro?

    I want to know which one is better for now and probably better in the future. The max resolution I can play at is 800x600 until next year so any help would be appreciated!
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    Will 512MB of RAM be good enough for now?

    If I could just go with 512MB of RAM for now I can get a lot more parts for my system. Can I live with 512mb of RAM or do I need 1GB. I will be getting more parts in the span of 7 months so what do you guys think? Will 512mb of RAM suffice?
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    Which Athlon 64 based system should I get?

    #1 2x OCZ OCZ400512V3 400MHz 512MB PC3200 DDR DIMM CAD$51.98 CAD$103.96 AMD Athlon 64 3000 skt 939 Venus Core CAD$186.98 CAD$186.98 MSI K8N Neo4-F Motherboard nForce4 Chipset PCI-Express x16 SATA RAID GLAN CAD$118.98 CAD$118.98 MSI 8983 NX6600GT-TD128E 128MB DDR3...
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    Would this be a bottleneck?

    I was wondering if this would be a botleneck..and if so how much? Also what does bottleneck do to your performance and on-screen performance? AMD Sempron 2300+ skt a Asus A7N8X-X Sapphire Radeon x800 Pro 256mb 256bit GDDR3 1GB PC3200 DDR400 RAM
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    AGP Lifespan?

    I see alot of you getting (Intel)Socket 775, (AMD)Socket 939, and (AMD)Socket 754 motherboards with the AGP architecture. I thought almost everyone would be switching to PCI Express? How long do you guys think AGP will last till PCI Express finally takes over? Also how long will AGP still be...
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    What do all the different ATX types mean???

    Like ATX 1.3, ATX 2.0, ATX 2.01. What do they mean? I always see them beside the PSU's that I'm thinking of buying.
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    How do I know if a new power supply will fit in my case?

    I have a pretty old case (back in 98-99) and I'm questions whether it will fit a new power supply/ new motherboard. It has a 250w PSU and a Asus P2L97 in it right now. So when I upgrade I was just wondering if I can get a new setup without having to buy a new case.
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    Which choice seems more sensible?

    6600 (non-GT) with 1GB of PC3200 DDR RAM or 6600GT with 512mb of PC3200 DDR RAM? They will be put together with this - AMD Athlon 64 3000+ skt 939 MSI K8N Neo4-F nForce4 Motherboard Antec SLK1650B 17" Tower w/ Antec 350w PSU Samsung 40GB IDE HD What do you guys think is more sensible?
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    Can I live with 5400RPM for now?

    Hey guys, I was wondering if I could still live with my 40GB 5400RPM Samsung HD until later next year where I'll get my SATA harddrives for cheap. Will it work okay with my new setup? And will it be okay for now? A64 3000+ skt 939 6600GT PCI - Express samsung 512mb PC3200 MSI K8N Neo4-F...
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    You think you know better? Then come help me choose.

    #1 MSI 8989 NX6600GT-VTD128 128MB VIVO AGP8x $255.98 $255.98 Thermaltake 420W PSU 20/24-pin ATX 2.0 $58.98 $58.98 Samsung 400MHz 512MB PC3200 DDR DIMM $49.98 $49.98 Asus Athlon A7V8X-X $59.98 $59.98 AMD Athlon XP 2800 (Barton) Skt 462 $133.98...
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    My Final Non-64 Bit Rig

    AMD Athlon XP 2600 (Barton) Skt 462 $124.98 $124.98 Samsung 400MHz 512MB PC3200 DDR DIMM $49.98 $49.98 MSI 8989 NX6600GT-VTD128 128MB VIVO AGP8x $255.98 $255.98 Thermaltake 420W PSU 20/24-pin ATX 2.0 $58.98 $58.98 Asus Athlon A7V8X-X $59.98 $59.98...
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    Are 9800 Pro's still good?

    ^^^Topic. I was just wondering because I'll be getting one in the VERY near future. I've been tinkering around with what my next setup should be.
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    How does this look like for a first rig?*Updated*

    Samsung 400MHz 512MB PC3200 DDR DIMM $49.98 $49.98 AMD Athlon 64 2800+ 1.8GHz 512KB L2 Cache Newcastle Skt 754 $151.98 $151.98 AsRock K8 Combo-Z Motherboard Skt 754 and 939 $99.98 $99.98 Sapphire ATI Radeon 9800 Pro Atlantis 128MB AGP8X 256-bit $219.98 $219.98 iCute 350W Power Supply...
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    Will the X200 XPRESS Integrated GPU be good for now?

    I'm on a really tight budget right now and I was wondering if you guys know if the integrated ATI Radeon X200 will be good for HL2 for now on the MSI RS480M2-IL socket 939.
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    6600 (Non-GT) or x600 Pro?

    ^^^Topic. I'll be juggling between the two and I don't know which one I should get and how well they perform on HL2. Thanks!
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    Is 512MB of RAM necessary?

    Hey all, I was just wondering if it would be alright if I grabbed 256mb of RAM for now and then get a gig of RAM later? And would 256mb of RAM be enough to play CounterStrike : Source at decent FPS? Here is my new rig AMD Athlon64 3000+ skt 939 MSI K8N Neo4-F skt 939 X600 Pro 128mb...