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It might be different for your version of PowerDVD, but go into the configuration (maybe Ctrl-C)
and looks for anything under video enhancement (or something similar)
I have a feeling that your video mode is set to VIVID, try switching between the different presets.
Hmm...in my experience I have never had a problem with Antec, but you could buy this for around $10-$15. I think it for 20-pin ATX power supplies, so you will have to detach 4 pins off your Phantom power supply (24 to 20 pin).
http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=77003#
Oh yeah, most likely all your hardware is going to be working fine if you are able to boot off your CD-rom and get the Windows XP install started. Although you could goto into your BIOS to make sure that your drives are recoginized, and your CPU is the right speed. You can also see your amount...
You will be able to format your raptor drive from the Windows XP install. Double check you backed up all the files you need :D, and there is no need to delete the files before starting the WinXP install.
Yahoo reports another 300k systems to be released this week. So expect 150k of them to be on eBay :D
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051213/tc_nm/media_videogames_dc