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    Updating Drivers

    In the past I would remove the old driver, boot to safe mode, use a driver cleaner program, etc... In other words to make sure all traces were gone before installing the new drivers. Lately I have just been downloading, clicking on the EXE, and installing without going through the above...
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    XP activation problems

    Tried that but wouldn't open so... Ran a little freeware called: XPPID.exe Got it over at Softpedia. This allowed me to change the product key code to the correct one. It validated just fine. All is well. ;)
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    XP activation problems

    He was 30 miles away when I tried this fix last night so I got in a bit of hurry thinking it would work. I will get the original XP CD from him and rerun the repair. Hope that solves it. thanks
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    XP activation problems

    Working on my friend's computer: Replaced PSU, motherboard, CPU, and RAM...hooked up existing HD and DVD. Would boot only to Welcome screen and then it would auto-restart. Didn't have his OEM genuine XP disc with me so popped in mine instead. Booted to disc. Ran a repair mode. It...
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    Old Skool EVGA FX5200 AGP question(s)

    I just noticed the PSU was bad (DOH!) so I replaced it. The problem remained...even with nothing hooked up. I got a videocard as a first choice, but didn't unwrap it so I will return it. It's time for my buddy to upgrade so I am going this route. He doesn't game or anything intense. New...
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    Old Skool EVGA FX5200 AGP question(s)

    My friend's computer does not communicate with the monitor. It is connected to the onboard video of an Intel D856GLC mobo. I've tested another monitor/cable combo to make sure it wasn't that. My thought was to get a "cheap" EVGA FX5200 AGP card as a possible fix ($29). The mobo says 1.5V-0.8V...
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    Best Catalyst version for GTA IV?

    Yes indeed. I just added 2 more GB of RAM and what a difference! ---
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    Old Skool Socket 478 P4

    It would be the same price however Petra is "out of stock". I understand what you are saying about smaller fans and higher RPMs = more noise but the Nexus PHT-3600 looked like it would be quiet enough for my needs at 19 dBa and even less with the NRC-1000 Noise Reduction Cable. I'll look around...
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    Old Skool Socket 478 P4

    Looks like Petra is phasing out of business? The Ninja 2 looks nice. http://www.endpcnoise.com/cgi-bin/e/std/sku=ninja_2_intel.html I found this Nexus P4 Quiet CPU Fan also. Price looks right. http://www.endpcnoise.com/cgi-bin/e/std/sku=PHT-3600 ---
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    Old Skool Socket 478 P4

    I found this clip-in solution. Since I am just looking for quiet and convenience, I think it will be the simplest: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118104 ---
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    Old Skool Socket 478 P4

    Looks like this fits a 775. I wrote Zalman asking them about a 478 fit. ----
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    Old Skool Socket 478 P4

    My wife's P4 socket 478 has an extremely noisy CPU fan (all stock). Not looking to OC just want to quiet this thing down. Any simple suggestions besides pulling the fan power plug...LOL:D thanks
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    An accurate temp monitor?

    Thanks for the info!
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    An accurate temp monitor?

    I have used Riva Tuner, Everest, and Core Temp (screenshot). All have quite a bit of difference in their temps. What is your favorite and most accurate?
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    Best Catalyst version for GTA IV?

    This helped a lot: I added 2g RAM and put my CPU back to optimized stock settings (2.4 GHz). Smooth as butter now. Way better. ;)
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