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ok so im (trying) to instal the heatsink for the athlon 64 3200+ and the second retention clip will NOT go down and lock. I was told by AMD i should try to use a flathead screwdriver to force the retention clip down and in the process of doing that the damn thing slipped and slammed into the...

This whole windows xp activation thing is driving me crazy. I am really confused. Ok so I'm a college student who has one computer at home and one at school. I have the install discs for Win XP Home and Win XP Pro upgrade. I want to install this software on both the machines (and not have...

Is it a good idea to install a floppy drive on a new comp I'm building? What reason is there to have one any more?

The specs for the 939 3500+ are newcastle, 512 cache, 2.2ghz. That is identical to the 3200+ except a different socket of course. Does that mean they really are the same chip just designed for different sockets? Reason I ask: In the recent [H] article where they cover CPU scaling they use...

Hi, Obviously I am a total noob with this stuff. I am pairing an Asus k8v se deluxe with the Antec Sonata case and from pictures i've noticed the I/O shield on teh case doesnt match the mobo. Do mobos come with their own I/O shields to install or do i have to order one? Also, I read...

Hey guys, I am getting nervous about what level PSU I am going to need in the new computer I am building. The Antec Sonata case really attracted me, but I am wondering if the 380watt TruePower PSU it comes with will be sufficient? Here are the components to be found in my new rig: -x800...

Hey guys, I am currently building a new computer, and which motherboard to opt for really has me stumped. Here are the factors affecting my decision: -Have decided on an Athlon 64 3200+ Newcastle CPU. -Have no intention to overclock, so am looking for a mobo that offers good stock...