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    Cannot open DVD burner firts boot

    Hi,
    I have a new build with a TX650M power supply from Corsair. The PC has booted up fine, the BIOS is working OK (it is a gigabyte mobo). However when I push the button on the dvd burner, so I can...
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    Ricky, Very interesting article on the CPU...

    Ricky,
    Very interesting article on the CPU comparison. Thanks. One interesting fact which I can't figure out. I have the Q9450 and also ran the Cinebench10 tests. I get numebrs which are about 20%...
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    Q9450 thermal paste?

    I just got the Intel Q9450 to plug into my existing build. Would folks recommend removing the stock thermal paste and putting on Arctic Silver 5? and would you put that on the circular pad on the...
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    is my PSU big enough for a 9800GTX?

    I have an Antec 900, PSU Corsair 520HX, P5KC mobo, 2 Gb DDR2 RAM, 2 HDD, E8400 CPU, and 8800 GT 512, 2 HDD and a DVD writer. I propose to move up to a Q9450 and a 9800GTX board. I used the eXtreme...
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    OK, so I spent some time redoing the cable...

    OK, so I spent some time redoing the cable management. A tech support engr from Corsair who was very friendly and who does system builds gave me some very good tips. Here is a picture of the redone...
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    Antec 900 cable management?

    In my first build I haven't paid much attention to cable management (aside from running a few fan cables under the motherboard). Looks pretty ugly:...
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    Will the quad core processors that just dropped...

    Will the quad core processors that just dropped in price work in my P5KC board (BIOS 1001)? Thx,
  8. Thread: P5KC Bios

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    Thanks Wise Monkey. You're probably right because...

    Thanks Wise Monkey. You're probably right because it did load OK on the next try although it did hang again at the blank/bluish screen for a long while. before moving on.
  9. Thread: P5KC Bios

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    I ended up tallking to the guy in the local...

    I ended up tallking to the guy in the local computer store, he changed a BIOS setting for the hard disk access (setting to enhanced I think), then we reloaded Vista and this time it came up properly....
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    P5KC Bios

    Does anyone know what the correct settings are for the key BIOS parameters for the P5KC? I left everything to default but when I loaded up Visa but it did not load properly; no control panels,...
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    Any tips on how to remove that middle fan housing...

    Any tips on how to remove that middle fan housing most welcome. Can I still do it now that I have the motherboard and graphics card installed? Thx.
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    Thanks. You are correct. Am fixing that. Now, I'm...

    Thanks. You are correct. Am fixing that. Now, I'm on to the optical drive and HDD. Did you put your HDD in the middle or bottom cage, and if you did choose the bottom cage, did you remove the plastic...
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    Antec 900 top panel switches

    Just completed the build of a system with the Antec 900. Seems like the small round button on the left of the top panel is the Power On switch, at least that's what turns the system on once connected...
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    Finally figured this out using the connector...

    Finally figured this out using the connector cables from the black Corsair bag (which I had misplaced). Also got a great tip from one of the tech support guys at Corsair who does sytem builds for...
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    Thanks Pman. Which PSU do you have; is it the...

    Thanks Pman. Which PSU do you have; is it the Corsair? Mine is the Corsair and I don't see a male/female molex there.
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    best gaming display?

    any recommendations for a great flat panel display for gaming? Thx.
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    where to connect Antec 900 fans??

    I have the Antec 900, Asus P5kc, and Corsair PSU520, as recommended in these forums. Can't figure out the connections for the fans. The mobo only seems to have two connectors for 2 fans (and the...
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    I looked on the web, found a photo, and it seems...

    I looked on the web, found a photo, and it seems that most of the little metal tabs press against the the metal connector housings that surround each connector, and its purpose seems to be proper...
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    how to attach mobo to case?

    Very primitive questions here. I have a P5kc and an Antec 900

    1) Antec seems to have included only 8 screw for 9 standoffs. Is it a big deal to only attach 8 posts? Also there are these 8 red...
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    is a floppy drive needed?

    I putting together a system based on a parts list by Jamie (includes the P5Kc), I didn't get a floppy drive and see a lot of posts where the floppy is mentioned. Do I need it or will a USB key or CD...
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    Antec900/fan filters?

    I bought some fan filters for the Antec900 front 120 mm fans, based on suggestions in previous threads. Does anyone know how install them (front or back? and do you have to take out the chassis that...
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    Jamie, you listed a link for fan filters on...

    Jamie, you listed a link for fan filters on Newegg (thanks by the way). These are different sizes (80, 120mm, etc). Which size would you choose for the fans in the Antec 900? Thanks.
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    www.mwave.com has the E8400 for $229, I'm ordeing...

    www.mwave.com has the E8400 for $229, I'm ordeing from there.
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    Thanks Jamie. I saw on your response for a...

    Thanks Jamie.
    I saw on your response for a previous post that you recommended the below.
    I can spend actually a bit more (say $1,500) and am trying to build a nice gaming machine. Would you then...
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    Antec 900 and book?

    Hi Rob,
    I just bought the Antec 900 at CompUSA as they were having a going out of business sale. Can I still use your book to build a PC using the Antec 900 as the case or do I need to start with...
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