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Building a Shuttle SP35P2

Hey folks, got a week left in Iraq and tweaking a SFF build for when I get back. Here's where I'm at right now: Case (includes mobo/PSU/HSF): Shuttle XPC SP35P2 - $379 Processor: Intel C2D E8400 OEM - $250 Ram: Corsair 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 PC2-6400 - $125 Video Card: Zotac 8800GT...
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- Feb 19, 2008
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Barebones
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Doing a New Build - is Vista 64-bit a good option?

So, if I understand correctly, in order to use your 64-bit processor, you need a 64-bit OS, and 64-bit drivers for your hardware. After that, you can use either 64- or 32-bit software? Obviously you aren't getting full use of your 64-bits if you're using 32-bit software, but am I right on...
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- Post #6
- Dec 29, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Doing a New Build - is Vista 64-bit a good option?

I'm gonna piggyback on this topic, if you don't mind, OP. I would really like to know the answer to this question, as well. My new system will have similar specs. From my research on the interweb, it looks like the driver situation is a lot better these days, and will continue to improve...
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- Post #2
- Dec 28, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Soldier looking for build advice

@myocardia I'm looking at some other SFF cases, such as the Qmicra. Looks like it can handle the quad core and big vid cards with little problems. Hopefully by the time I start building the DDR2/3 debate will be easier.
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- Post #13
- Aug 19, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Soldier looking for build advice

I have another question about video cards: Are stock coolers on the high end video cards enough to push overclocking? I know the last time I built a system, you had to use arctic cooling addons to get enough cooling to push the card harder. Is this still the case? or do the recent cards...
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- Post #11
- Aug 19, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Soldier looking for build advice

@LightningRider Sounds like quad core is the way to go. Pretty cheap, too. I'm probably going to stick it in a shuttle xpc, so cooling will be built-in. Have to see what kind of chipsets they are using, might have to go with a lanboy or something similar so I can pick my own mobo...
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- Post #10
- Aug 18, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Soldier looking for build advice

Thanks guys...looks like quad vs duo core is going to be a big debate for me. Going to monitor Ram prices to see if DDR3 starts coming down.
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- Post #7
- Aug 18, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Soldier looking for build advice

@ LightninRider: AMD has fallen quite a bit it seems since I was last up to date. Are there any cooling problems with these quadcores? 4G! Jeez. I didn't realize DDR3 was out. I think programmers are getting lazy. 4Gigs! Moon pies...what a time to be alive. What's the key...
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- Post #4
- Aug 17, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Soldier looking for build advice

Long time forum lurker, hardly ever post. Currently serving in Iraq with the Army. I've been in training or deployment for about two years now, so I'm way behind on current technology and where it's going to be six months from now. I want to start buying parts at the beginning of 2008, since...
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- Aug 17, 2007
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Computer Building
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DEAD DEAD DEAD Dell Home $750 Off $1499 Laptop Deal Is Back!

Thanks for the headsup. Missed out on the last one. One question - Will free shipping still apply? I can't find any small print that says anything about it. Anyone have any experience with the last deal, maybe similar experience?
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- Post #31
- May 23, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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9700 Pro Refurb Problems - Driver or Card?

Thanks guys. Gonna RMA it just to be safe.
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- Post #15
- Feb 1, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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9700 Pro Refurb Problems - Driver or Card?

*slaps forehead* That makes complete sense. Must have been a coincidence that they left after uninstalling the driver. So, bottom line...RMA or no? Just buy a dvi to vga converter is your recommendation? Didn't come with one, refurb from Newegg. Thanks again guys.
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- Post #7
- Jan 28, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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9700 Pro Refurb Problems - Driver or Card?

So you guys think it's a connection problem? Hadn't thought about that.
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- Post #4
- Jan 28, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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9700 Pro Refurb Problems - Driver or Card?

Just bought and installed a refurb 9700 pro from Newegg a few days ago. Couldn't be happier with it until today. When I booted up, static vertical blue lines appeared on the screen, starting with the initial mem check and all the way through into windows xp pro. Never seen this before, and...
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- Jan 28, 2005
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Arctic VGA Silencer Rev 3 $13.95 + shipping

Seems pretty hot, most that I have seen are 20-25 bucks. 1 Arctic VGA Silencer Rev 3 13.95 1 Zalman MB Northbridge Chipset HS ZM-NB47J 6.95 1 pcToys Speed Case Thumb Screw SILVER (4) retail package 0.95 Subtotal: 21.85 Shipping: 7.81* Tax: 0.00...
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- Post #6
- Jan 18, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways

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