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    Just mentioning that all of the parts work together.

    I have now completed the computer in my sig and it all works. Some notes for those with the same or similar systems in the near futrue: BFG's driver disk didn't have a driver that recognized the 7800GTX. This seems very odd since it shipped in the box with the card. I had the latest...
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    Fan direction (In vs Out) for an external CPU side tunnel

    I have one of those new fangled air ducts to allow fresh air to get to the CPU through the side of the case. A fan already blows up and out on the CPU, but if I modded in a fan inside the port, would it work better to have it blowing in or out of the case? Opinions?
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    Building issue - Something doesn't look right

    Alright, got the motherboard of my system in and the power supply, rearranged the first 2 fans to be in the front (3 more are going in later). The problem is this : After putting on the IO cover that came with the MB, it doesn't look right at all. Is it supposed to look like this or do I...
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    Games to get in the next 2 weeks?

    I have finally assembled the system rig in my sig, and now I need some games to go with it. I am going to pick up ~4 now, and add a couple more in the next year. I haven't had a computer that can do anything for about 4 years now, so my previous games were Baldur's Gate II, HL1, UT. I am...
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    Need help understanding Voltage regulator choices!

    Hi all, I am trying to figure out what I need to get to protect my system from the power problems I am having in my new place. We get light dimmings periodically and it doesn't seem to be due to anything in the house (not timed to the AC or fridge). I just want to regulate the voltage to...
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    Where should I put all these sensors?

    Oops, pressed enter too soon. :P I figure I need to keep track of temp of the CPU, GPU, Case, and HD. Here is what I was going to do in terms of placement: 1) Top of the case to get case temperature 2) Rear of case near outflow fan to get exhaust temp 3) CPU heatsink tines, below...
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    Groupwise issue - Can't pull up arcived messages from Windows Explorer

    A user had to recover files from a virus ravaged system and now all the files are in one big directory. She has all of the .000 and etc files from the groupwise archive function, but we can't get them to reopen. I tried: Associating them with Groupwise.exe - it only opens groupwise...
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    Opening groupwise archived messages from Windows Explorer

    A user had to recover files from a virus ravaged system and now all the files are in one big directory. She has all of the .000 and etc files from the groupwise archive function, but we can't get them to reopen. I tried: Associating them with Groupwise.exe - it only opens groupwise...
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    Availability of the BFG 7800 GTX

    ANyone see them anywhere else? Kinda elusive...
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    Yet another begging pleading attempt to have highly trained pros point out flaws

    Ok, here it is: Any advice welcome! Main function of the system will be for online gaming. Not going to overclock anything. ASPIRE X-Plorer ATXB8KLW-AL Black/Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail ASUS A8N-SLI Premium Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard -...
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    WARNING!!! Virus/trojan!

    Has anyone else had this happen? It could, I guess, be coincidence. I downloaded and installed GTA2 from the free full versions software thread link and my hotmail webpage became redirected to a search page that had nothing to do with MSN. I hit it with spyware search and destroy and...
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    Your thoughts on my possible gaming system

    Asus "A8N-SLI Deluxe" AMD Athlon 64 4800+ OCZ Dual Channel Platinum PC3200 [2x1024Mb] (Cas 2-3-2-5-T1) BFG Tech Geforce 6800Ultra 256MB OC [x2 in SLi] "But holding out for duel 7800GTXs, if they come out before Sept" Viewsonic VP191b 19in LCD Western Digital Raptor 74GB...
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    Official - Critique my (potential) Rig Thread

    Yep, I will dedicate my time to analyzing your specific build. I am sure others will too. Here are a couple of rules: For POSTERS of systems: 1) Give complete specs on your proposed system, NOT a couple of parts at a time. 2) Don't link to parts. Give the specs/name for each part...
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    LED fans with the room lights ON:

    Sadly I have never seen an LED case fan in operation in person, so I don't understand if you really see the light from them if the room is lit as well by either daylight or a standard overhead light-bulb. Kinda lame question, I know. But I couldn't seem to find the answer anywhere else.
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    Aspire X-Plorer

    A review at PimpRigs says yes, other reviews have said no. Anyone have one of these would like to comment?
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    Poll on number of stuck pixels you have had in your LCD monitor

    I hear all the time about the horror of dead pixels. I am just wondering if that is inflated because of it being a bigger problem for those with stuck pixels than those with none - leading to only really hearing from those with stuck ones. Vote! :) Thanks
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    Gaming performance for the AMD 4800+ Proc

    Since this seems to be a reoccuring question people are wondering about, I have collected some links that deal with current gaming performance with the AMD 4800+. Gamespot's review of the 4800+ Compares it to a 4000+ and some intel systems - Conclusion: X2 good for Doom3 low res, bad or...
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    FX-55 San Diego Back at NEWEGG

    Newegg Link EDIT: Fixed link to point directly instead of the list.
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    Creating dead pixels to create a returnable LCD

    I intend, personally, to get mine from a retail outlet and check before I leave. But I wonder if anyone has resorted to this in the past?
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    Case fires caused by ban fans

    Please give me a little help to get the terminology right for the following joke. I think it is pretty funny, but I am not up on my leet speak or hardware. Also, tell me if you think its funny. Thanks! --- Newsman: And now, a tragedy developing on the North Side. Charlie, what...
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    Too many fans

    I am going to be using the Aspire X-plorer mid-size case. This case natively has five fan positions (2 front, 1 side, 1 rear, 1 blow-hole - all 80 mm). In addition to this I was going to add a set of drive fans, and a duel pci-car fan system that extends into the case and allows you to direct...
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    4 GB of system memory in a gaming computer: Useful or a waste?

    I am trying to determine if I should buy 4 sticks of OCZ 1024MB PC3200 for my upcoming gaming computer system. I was going to run WindowsXP-32 bit and have caught some comments about how more than 2 GB is wasted. The specs on the memory are 2-3-2-5-T1, and I can get 2-2-2-5-T1 on matched...
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    How does Windows XP-32 bit handle having 4 GB worth of system memory?

    From my limited understanding, Windows XP 32-bit version has a maximum usable system memory total of 4 GB (4 - 1024MB sticks). I have some thoughts on how it uses this memory from internet searching, but was interested in hearing if people have a better idea. My thought on how it works so...