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OS install troubles

Situation: Have been having some troubles with my existing XPSP2 install (roughly two years old on self-built system). Windows is repeatedly and increasingly encountering a "serious problem" and rebooting, or experiencing other frustrating problems. I decided it probably would be good to start...
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- Apr 8, 2007
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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advice on hard drive brand....

Close to your price range is the 80G Samsung SATA (don't have the exact model # at hand). I have one in my new system and love it. It's extremely quiet. In fact, today I ordered a second from ZZF to replace an off-brand external HDD that has begun to make strange noises, so I figured to get rid...
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- Post #2
- Feb 28, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Optimal hard drive location in the Antec Sonata?

Don't know if it really matters that much, but I put mine about midway so as to allow airflow across the top and bottom of the HDD.
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- Post #2
- Feb 18, 2005
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Win vs Mac

Hi Wightout, For the most part you'll find that a Mac of roughly similar performance to a given PC config. will be significantly more expensive. That said, Macs have design features (stylistic, for example) that appeal to a segment of users. The Mac OS and included software are often said to...
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- Post #17
- Feb 18, 2005
- Forum: Operating Systems
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recommendations for webcam?

I just picked up the Pro 4000. Image quality is excellent and the software allows for a range of adjustments. It's a good unit. Just get the cheaper package--it appears that the camera is the same unit with the 1.3MP CCD. If you can wait just bit, order from amazon and save yourself some $$. All...
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- Post #3
- Feb 16, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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First Build A Success

Just wanted to lend a note of encouragement to anyone else thinking about building their own computer for the first time. Finished mine several days ago and am loving it. It's nothing special hardware-wise, as I don't need the latest and greatest. The transition from my PIII 450 Dell (running...
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- Oct 25, 2004
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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K8N-E Deluxe Recommended Ram List?

Sorry to bother everyone, but I can't seem to find a "recommended ram" list within the Asus site. Won't be over-clocking--just want good, stable and reasonably fast stock performance without getting spendy. Planning on getting a 3000+ and hope to have the build go as smoothly as possible.
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- Oct 2, 2004
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Motherboards
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Unofficial ASUS K8N-E thread

I'm leaning towards this mobo for my next system. I'd prefer not including a floppy drive (really have no use for them), but I understand that XP requires a driver install before it can recognize a SATA drive. Does the Asus bios allow a USB device (such as a flash drive) to be selected as a boot...
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- Post #256
- Sep 30, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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athlon 64: why is it's poor multitasking ignored/downplayed?

I wonder if I could get some help with the topic of multitasking and just how it impacts system responsiveness. In planning my first build I'm considering the P4C and A64 to replace my old Dell (P3-450, 128M, Win98Se). Unlike most here, I don't game, nor do I do the heavy-duty professional...
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- Post #126
- Sep 29, 2004
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Asus P4S800-E Deluxe

Just a quick question from a new member. I'm planning my first build, and have been considering the Asus board noted in the topic title. Anand's review seemed quite good, and the board appears to be a good value relative to the included features. Are there any users with opinions to share...
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- Jun 15, 2004
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Motherboards

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