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    New build replacing 8 year old desktop

    Hi. My current desktop PC was built by me about 7 years ago, and I am looking at building a new PC that will last at least 4-5 years. I am not a gamer,but I wouldn't mind my new machine having decent...
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    Do fan connections make a difference?

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    I am in the process of building my pc and have run into a "problem" regarding connection of the three chassis fans that were included with my Antec P182 case.Each fan has a red and black wire...
  3. Problems installing a Zalman CNPS9700 NT CPU cooler on motherboard

    I am trying to install the above cooler over an Intel Quad Core desktop CPU (Quad 6600LGA775. The motherboard is an Asus P5K Deluxe wifi. I notice that a line of transistors on the motherboard...
  4. Thanks.

    Thanks.
  5. The board that I bought is the ASUS P5K...

    The board that I bought is the ASUS P5K DELUXE/WIFI-AP LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard. Can I assume that it has 64-bit addressing? Thanks.
  6. Problems installing Windows Vista with More than 3GB ram?

    Has anyone encountered problems installing Windows Vista when more than 3 GB of ram is installed on the PC?

    I've read about this problem wich appears to have been resolved with Vista SP1. However...
  7. OK. Thanks. Is the Asus MB a suitable substitue...

    OK. Thanks. Is the Asus MB a suitable substitue for the Abit?

    BTW, I read a couple of posts on other site that trying to install Vista with over 2 gb memory can sometimes cause problems. Have you...
  8. Unfortunately I already ordered 4x 1gb. I think I...

    Unfortunately I already ordered 4x 1gb. I think I picked the wrong line on the NCIX web site, because I see that they do have 2 gb sticks. Am I looking for trouble with 4x1? Should I try to exchange...
  9. Yup! I live in Canada.

    Yup! I live in Canada.
  10. Problems obtaining Abit Board for my new Build

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    I ordered an Abit IP35 Pro motherboard a couple of days ago, and just learned that they are back ordered for up to 4 weeks! They claimed that the "live" inventory which showed that they had...
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    Thanks. I'll try it with the Intel cooler.

    Thanks. I'll try it with the Intel cooler.
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    Hi Thanks for all your help on this. So far I...

    Hi
    Thanks for all your help on this. So far I have ordered the Abit IP-35 Pro, the Power supply and the DVD r/w from FrontierPC.com. Finding a seller who had the Abit in stock was a challenge (I am...
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    For a cpu cooler, check out the Vendetta II by...

    For a cpu cooler, check out the Vendetta II by OCZ. They are usually around $50.

    Otherwise it looks great.[/QUOTE]

    One other question (I hope!). Is the OCZ Vendetta as quiet as the Zalman?...
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    Thanks very much. I think I will choose the Abit...

    Thanks very much. I think I will choose the Abit IP35 Pro.
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    Thanks. The P45 board seems very recent. There...

    Thanks. The P45 board seems very recent. There seems to be only one board released by Asus, and NewEgg has no user reviews yet. The Abit IP35 pro looks very interesting. In your opinion is the...
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    Thanks for the information. I took a look at the...

    Thanks for the information. I took a look at the Intel DX38BT motherboard. Its about $50-$60 more than the 975 board and only takes DDR3 memory. Will the performance difference be significant? I...
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    Does my proposed component list make sense? New Motherboard Question.

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    I am just about ready to order components needed to build my Desktop PC. This will be the first time I have done something lke this. I would appreciate advice on whether the items I've chosen...
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    Ok. Thanks. One other question.In your current...

    Ok. Thanks. One other question.In your current recommendations, will the components in each of your three levels all work together? In other words if I choose the "top notch" components, can I be...
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    The motherboard you suggest looks interesting....

    The motherboard you suggest looks interesting. However the newegg site does not show any external audio ports on this board. I assume this must be an error. I noticed another post referencing...
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    confused about wifi in motherboard

    I am in the process of gathering information regarding components needed to build a PC and am a bit confused about why wifi as a motherboard feature is a benefit. the ASUS P5K-E/WIFI-AP ATX LGA775...
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