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Once you get the drive how do you tell which one it is?? I guess I really shouldn't worry about it too much since there will be no real demand for absolute speed with this computer but I am just curious now.

OK, here is the final build sheet: Antec NSK4480B Black 0.8mm cold-rolled steel construction ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 380W Power Supply - Retail GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-US2H AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail AMD Athlon 64 X2 7750 Kuma 2.7GHz Socket AM2+ 95W Dual-Core...

Not really looking for the overclocking performance aspect of things, more of the stability side than anything. I want something that is going to be reliable and last for a number of years as I know my dad won't be buying another computer in the near future. Just remember, this is going to be...

Is the Biostar board that I linked to a good board or is there something else that I should look at in the comparative price range? I think that I am pretty much set on everything else... EDIT: THIS one better for a few dollars more??

Would a 780G mobo be better than the 780V with around the same price point? Is the AM2+ CPU any better than the regular AM2? Just trying to weigh my options here yet. Any other build ideas would still be great too. I have really been out of the loop as of lately especially with the AMD...

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Thanks for your help and suggestions..... I greatly appreciate them. Got any suggestions on the Intel side? Just mobo and cpu... Anyone else wanna try at this?? Just want more options to try...

Well it has been a long time since I have tried to keep up on the latest and greatest.... but I am not even looking for that here. My dad called me up this morning and wants me to build a new computer for his g/f. Right now she is running something OLD (P3 1Ghz) and he just gets frustrated...

Well right now the 400CX is $20 cheaper than the EA430 ($10 less and then a $10 MIR). Is there anything else that could possibly be suggested?

I am looking for a PSU to run a P4 rig for now but want something that will be able to run something newer in the near future. I am not going to need a ton of power as this computer is going to be for my daughter and there is no need of high-end high-power components for her to play web games...

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Will test the RAM and use a different CD. Will report back later. After a complete visual inspection, there are no bulging or leaking caps to speak of. Here are the system specs: Asus P4P800 Deluxe P4 3.0C w/ stock cooler 1GB (2*512mb) Kingston HyperX PC4000 ATI Radeon 9600 Pro...

Image 1.1 (Windows Setup) screen is as far as I get. I never make it to Image 1.2 (Welcome to Setup) never appears. It goes black after it is done loading all of the files in Image 1.1.

Nope it doesn't get to the "Install, Repair, Recovery Console" screen. I do have another disk that I could try. I haven't tried as of yet but I am planning on it very soon here.