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    Discolored pin contacts?

    I bought a processor recently that had some discoloring of some pin contacts, while looking for processors on ebay I noticed another with similar discoloration. I guess I'm just wondering if this is heat related, voltage, or just normal? The darker area on mid-left side.
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    Do I need to update my BIOS?

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    Video cards with capture capabilities?

    Basically I'd rather check around on video cards with s-video in then just buy a capture, I did find it isnt as easy as searching for it. I've found all-in-wonders, and I've found some very new 500$+ cards. Are there any other series with the ability to act as capture card as well as graphics...
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    Windows XP and a new Mobo

    I have a mobo that's fried, everything else on it is fine, along with case / all the parts. My question is, if I buy a new mobo and use my old parts, will windows work? What if it's the exact same brand/model mobo? I bought the thing second hand and didnt get any software. :(
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    Do I need to update my BIOS?

    I've never upgraded my CPU or updated BIOS, so I'm a little paranoid. I bought a CPU, installed it, and when I tried to start up comp I got the "monitor is functioning, check cables" R/G/B screen. I originally had an AMD Athlon 1200, I want to put a athlon xp 2400+ in, but I'm not sure if it...
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    Hard Drive with XP Installed...need more?

    I currently have two HDs installed, the master being an outdated joke of a drive, but I just didn't want to mess with Windows, it has w98 installed. Now, I'd say I'm about average when it comes to computers in general, but software...well, I try not to even think about it...so, my question is...
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