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    Galaxy Gives it Away!

    innnnnnnn
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    cards with gpu on other side?

    Thank you. I didn't realize heatsink orientation didn't matter as much as airflow around them :o. I guess a better approach would be a case design like the Apple G5 and a few other PC cases that have separate chambers. ah, found a review of one in case anyone is interested...
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    cards with gpu on other side?

    You may be right.. and at least new gen cards are running a little bit cooler/efficient than previous ones, so I guess ATX will be sufficient for a while.
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    cards with gpu on other side?

    I've been seeing threads on aftermarket heatsinks for the 8800 gt and have been wondering why there aren't any graphics cards with the GPU on the bottom side, so that when installed, it faces up? wouldn't that be a better thermal design? Upside-down heatsinks and heatpipes wrapping around a...
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    Old X Box Hard Drive

    there are some hdd unlocking tools out there that might work --some mods use their own default locking 'key' more info can be found on xbox-scene.com
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    Have 400$ and looking to buy a used computer w/o monitor.

    I know you said you'd rather have an Intel proc, but you can get this: AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core 3800+, 1GB, 160GB, XP Home here: http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=04&kc=6W300&l=en&oc=bdcw5bz&s=bsd and select NO MONITOR all for 399
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    new ds3 cant burn help !

    any error messages? where does it stop?
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    :mad: :omg: Arghh..*C2D Rant*

    how is the heatsink broken? the reason I ask is because it might not be broken if it's not spinning: http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1029823608&postcount=7 (turns off fan if it's cool enough)
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    P4 775 Heatsink install help

    yea they all snapped in. I guess I'll boot up anyways.. it should shutdown if it gets too hot :) edit: nevermind... I didn't snap one of them in. Works fine now. Thanks.
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    P4 775 Heatsink install help

    I'm reseating the Intel HSF (the round one) on a socket 775 P4 for a friend and I'm not sure how to do this.. Do I turn the knobs clockwise then push them into the mobo? or do I turn the counterclockwise, push in, then turn clockwise? I tried it the second way, but the temps go up to the...
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    Brand New Linksys wireless routers for sale !

    is this 2 for $65?
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    AMD Personal Internet Communicator

    it's available at Radio Shack for $150 (after rebate): link
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    "Boot From Atapi CD-ROM" After Reformat

    for the second part of the windows xp install, after you reboot, you don't need the cd anymore. try changing your hdd back as 1st boot device and continue on
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