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Quite CPU Cooler for Opteron Socket F (Socket 1207) w/ Tyan n6650W mobo by
Kurt Kufeld
It's been a while since I built built my PC and it's about time for an
upgrade.
I plan on building a dual processor Opteron system based on the Tyan n6650W
motherboard. I am planning on installing only one CPU at this time (an
Opteron 2210). I'll wait for the quad-core Opterons later this...
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January 14th 07 11:43 PM
by Jeff
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Opinions sought on this homebuild. by
Dave E
Hi all,
My last homebuild was nearly 3 years ago and was built around an AMD 64 3200
and Asus mb. It has never blue screened or let me down and has been rock
steady and very quick. I am building another system and as before I am
soliciting opinions before finally ordering the...
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WD My Book vs Seagate Push button by
MikeM
Is there a difference in cooling between the WD My Book 500 GB &
Seagate Push Button 500 GB HDDs? From just looking at the cases it
seems to me the Seagate is better ventilated. I though it might be
better to get a HD and a case with a fan but the place I usually buy
my hardware from say there...
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January 14th 07 01:52 PM
by MikeM
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NVIDIA drivers cause screen blinking? by
John Doe
ASUS A8N5X (NVIDIA nForce 4 chipset)
Opteron 152
1 GB RAM
GeForce FX5500 (PCI) OR GeForce 7950GT (PCI Express 16)
Windows XP SP2
DirectX 9.0c
A while back, I bought a PCI Express mainboard and used a GeForce
FX5500 PCI card until I could afford to buy a 7950GT. At that time,
NVIDIA drivers above...
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A PC Power supply sizing question. by
Al Dykes
I have a modern system that's running rock solid. It's a Athlon
system with a gig of memory, 2 optical drives and three fast disks.
I've measured the steady-state power and found it to be 160W/213VA.
What size PSU can I get away with, allowing for startup surge and
nameplate exaguration, etc? ...
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January 13th 07 10:27 PM
by philo
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Lian Li PC-G7B - in US? by
Laz
Can anyone tell me if there is anyone who sells this case for shipment to
US?
I found them in Italy, Germany, Spain but none seem to ship to US.
TY
Laz
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External HDD problem by
Rod Speed
MikeM wrote:
I have a 400 GB backup drive. Since new every time I switch it
off I have to disconnect the power cable and reconnect it before
I can switch it back on. My other 400 GB backup drive starts as
soon as I press the blue button for a couple of seconds.
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LCD monitors at non-native resolutions -- OK? by
Tom Trombone
I don't have a lot of experience with LCD monitors and I have a question
about resolutions. Nowadays is it OK to run them at non-native
(specifically, lower) resolutions? I'm running an ATI 9600XT videocard
(old, I know,) usually at 1280 x 1024, and I'm thinking of replacing my
19" CRT with a...
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January 13th 07 02:13 AM
by JAD
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Sound card recommendation by
[email protected]
I've recently bought a set of Logitech Z-2300 2.1 speakers for my pc
and was wondering whether it would be worth upgrading my sound card to
improve sound quality even further. My current sound card is a Creative
Soundblaster Audigy (not sure of an exact model name though). Would
upgrading to a card...
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Do I need a SATA II controller card? by
John
I'm using a Sata hard disk as a backup drive. Right now I've got the
cords sticking out the back. It's ugly but it works. When I'm done
backing up, I unplug the HD.
I'm wondering if a card like this would give me any greater...
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thoughts on new system by
Sean
Hi,
I've been a bit out of the hardware world for a while now and so much has
changed.. I currently have a P4 3ghz machine with 1gig ram and Radeon 9800.
Am noticing that games are starting to come out that I can't even play on
low settings (eg Gothic III - however I think in this case its...
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January 12th 07 10:49 PM
by Dave
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Need help to decide on a MB by
Davej
Ok, I got disgusted and ordered 2/3 of my system -- now I need some
help to select a motherboard. All I want is reliability and some spare
PCIx1 slots. If I try overclocking it will be very minimal. My goal is
a low end gamer. Here is what I have ordered...
Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13GHz...
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January 12th 07 10:31 PM
by Davej
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asrock motherboard K7vm3 Problem by
Robert Ziegler
Here's my problem, the board is about 4 months in this computer. All is well
with one exception I have a sound blaster live in the pci slot that quit on
me. So I got a new one and put it into the same slot for it has only one
other one and I can't use it because the video card takes up too much...
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January 12th 07 04:55 PM
by JAD
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Soundcard upgrade by
Nick
I would like to upgrade from mobo sound. Can anyone recommend an inexpensive
card that comes with software?
(Cubase etc)
Sorry if this is a bit off topic, but this is the only newsgroup I can find
thats not full of stuff about MI5 or turning $6 into$6000000
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January 12th 07 01:22 PM
by
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Problems installing RAM by
[email protected]
I am trying to upgrade the RAM in my computer from 512MB to 1GB.
I have 3 slots on my motherboard and after doing Crucial's memory
scan and looking at their recommendations I decided to add one 512MB
RAM module to my two existing 256MB modules. I first put it into the
third and only empty slot and...
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os, processor, and mobo recommendation for heavy multitasking programmer by
jamesd
I am a programmer, i work from home alot, and it is time to build a new
pc. I don't keep very up to date with the latest processor
technologies, so need a hand in purchasing my parts. Please help.
I am expecially interested in hearing about what OS to use and what
processor, and whether to go...
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posting delay of 10 hrs and counting? Why a by
Bob
Hi Group
I posted a note here about 1/11/2007 about 6 AM. It is now 4 PM and I
don't see any sign of it. No foul language. Just a geek question about
S/PDIF, SIR, AC97, CNR on a M825G v 9.2A (PCChips K7 mob). Is this
thing moderated? Wrong pew??
Whats up???
Bob
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A BRAND NEW Macbook PRO for little money by
yungk19
WAIT! Before you click away from this page, I will not give you a bunch
of B.S. like others who are offering the same thing. No, you will NOT
get a Macbook Pro for FREE, but you will only need to sign up for 1
offer and then refer friends. That easy! I HAVE PERSONAL EXPERIENCE IN
THIS and I'VE...
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January 12th 07 06:32 AM
by yungk19
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Changing NVIDIA contrast/brightness settings? by
John Doe
I just got a 7950GT and would like to automatically apply contrast
and brightness settings when I play a game.
Would be nice to be able to apply custom settings for full-screen
games, but all I see is "desktop", "full screen video", "overlay",
and "all". Nothing specifically for full-screen...
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After Windows XP reload, video file display issues... by
[email protected]
Environment:
Windows XP Home, 2 GHZ Intel, GeForce FX5700 dual-DVI out (to dual
monitors).
After disk format and reinstall of Windows XP home SP2
Issue 1:
In Windows Media Player (both version 9 and after updating to version
11), no video from video files (.wmv, .mpg, .avi). Audio is present.
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