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Switch to quadcore, lose auths?

Ok thanks, good to hear -- I had some amusing experiences when I was first installing XP on this machine, had some hard-drive problems, and ended up having to call a scratchy-voiced lady in India working for MS so I could read off my authentication to her and she could read back my authorization...
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- Post #3
- Mar 16, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Switch to quadcore, lose auths?

Hi, Just a general question: I have a number of legitimately-purchased software installations on my dual-core XP Pro PC (Native Instruments, Cakewalk, etc.). My understanding is that a lot of serial keys and installations are tied to hardware ID these days, one way or another. How much...
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- Mar 16, 2008
- Replies: 4
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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*** Official ASUS P5B / P5B Deluxe Thread ***

Ok I think I have a solution for both barry and excal: IF you are using an ASUS mobo with an Antec Neo power supply: there is a known compatibility issue that both Antec and ASUS know about. You can get your power supply RMA'd thru Antec directly, and they'll send you a replacement ps that...
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- Post #716
- Dec 1, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
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Clearly things have changed

BTW just in case it "goes away" for some reason, here's the wording of the FAQ at the Antec website for the NeoHE 550: "Are there compatibility issues between ASUS motherboards and Neo HE power supplies?" "We have received multiple reports of such issues, and ASUS and Antec technical...
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- Post #6
- Dec 1, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Clearly things have changed

Thanks for the input, guys. For context, I've been building PCs since 486 days, even before Windoze. And I've had consistent luck with the mentioned companies, and parts, during this over-10-year-period. I certainly do research what I'm purchasing before buying, and I take a lot of customer...
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- Post #5
- Dec 1, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Clearly things have changed

Ok so after just a coupla years, recently I decided to build two new computers. For the sake of familiarity and assuming that combinations I'd used before would have a higher chance of success another time around, I basically chose components from manufacturers -- ASUS, Antec, Maxtor, OCZ --...
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- Dec 1, 2006
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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New build, I would appreciate some help

Best next things to do re: mobo and RAM: 1. Review the website for the Gigabyte motherboard; see if they have a list of recommended RAM that is compatible with their board. 2. Research the RAM they suggest, on review sites, here at Anandtech, and at the RAM makers' own websites, particularly...
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- Post #15
- Nov 23, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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New build, I would appreciate some help

The only thing that strikes me as a bit odd in the list is the Biostar mobo. Perhaps you've seen a good review of it? Or have been somewhere where it's generally considered a good motherboard? More than anything else, and especially these days, I'd thoroughly research all the info you can...
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- Post #2
- Nov 22, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Question about Newegg

No, not angry, just very surprised. I've learned over many years it's best to handle these things rationally. While all sorts of speculation is possible (angry day at the warehouse, UPS drivers playing throw the box, etc. etc. etc.) the truth is usually a lot less colorful, like box fell onto...
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- Post #10
- Nov 22, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Question about Newegg

I unfortunately had a huge run of bad luck with Newegg on an order placed at the end of October. I received: 1. A damaged Sony SDM-S234B LCD monitor, with the cover over the front panel loose in one corner, and the bezel on the right warped; fortunately, it works, I'm living with it; 2. A...
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- Post #8
- Nov 21, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Enable AHCI on already installed SATA/IDE system?

Ok thanks -- as I thought -- sounds like a newbie question but I update PCs and build new ones so rarely, and the info re: SATA and AHCI etc. is so sparse in the manuals, that I had to ask.
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- Post #3
- Nov 18, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Enable AHCI on already installed SATA/IDE system?

Hi, I've built a system for a friend, just using a single SATA drive, with the goal of keeping it simple to maintain (as well as install). I simply used the "Enhanced" IDE option in the AMI BIOS, instead of AHCI during install. My friend seems perfectly happy with the performance of the...
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- Thread
- Nov 17, 2006
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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Looking for 2 new HD's for a RAID Setup

Oh and btw re: topic of OP -- RAID0 really doesn't do much for throughput for games. It's good if you're doing audio or video editing and need every ms of write speed you can muster, but even in that case these days, a single SATA IDE Raptor will get you most of what you want. You'll only see...
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- Post #9
- Nov 11, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Looking for 2 new HD's for a RAID Setup

I've also been a newegg customer for years, I seem to have hit a run of bad luck with my last order though. Yes, insured the package, hopefully UPS will come through, if not, well, I've never gambled in Vegas so I guess I've lost less money than some people. :) There are some good people...
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- Post #8
- Nov 11, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Looking for 2 new HD's for a RAID Setup

Whatever you do, don't buy from NewEgg. Not only did they send me defective equipment; they've lost it in an RMA return. I have witnesses for having packed two drives in an RMA to them, and they claim they only receieved one. So along with their QC having gone to the crapper, there are...
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- Post #5
- Nov 10, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building

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