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Are you always nervous about a new build?

I won't lie. Yes. I am nervous. I don't mind investing the time to solve a problem, but I just hate finding out that I have to make that investment.
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- Post #14
- Mar 23, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Debating on building or buying.

Well, the build is complete. Greatly enjoying it. No problems with the install at all. All parts worked fine when they arrived, so that's another plus for Newegg. It's nice to finally be able to enjoy my games in high quality without any BSOD or any other numerous errors I was getting...
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- Post #54
- Mar 18, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Current solution won't last

D-Link's website doesn't list a C revision of the DWL-510 card. :confused: Nevertheless, the NIC is revision B. Now, as far as the router, it is indeed the C revision, but D-Link's own support site doesn't list any drivers/documentation verifying it's use with Vista.
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- Post #6
- Mar 12, 2009
- Forum: Networking
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Current solution won't last

Thanks, much appreciated. Now it's just a matter of finding the devices locally, lol If only I had the foresight to check compatibility of the one other device I planned on keeping I would have ordered it last night when I made my build order. Silly me.
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- Post #3
- Mar 12, 2009
- Forum: Networking
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Current solution won't last

I'm in the process of building a new box, running Vista 64. Trouble is that I was planning on utilizing my current wireless card and router, but D-Link does not provide any updated drivers / firmware / information for the products in relation to Vista 64. So, with that said, I'm not...
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- Thread
- Mar 12, 2009
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Networking
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Debating on building or buying.

i7 920 MSI X58 Pro mobo Crucial 6GB (3 x2gb) DDR3 1066 WD 500gb Caviar Sapphire 4850 512mb CoolerMaster 330 case OCZ StealthXStream 600w PSU Lite-On DVD Burner
- surreal1221
- Post #52
- Mar 12, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Debating on building or buying.

Thanks for all the help guys. I pulled the trigger on an i7 920 build. Came to grips that I can deal with hitting the top of my budget, and came pretty close. 997.91 total before s/h, 1024.81 after s/h, and $40 in MIR to put me at 984.81. My rationalization process was that, if in the...
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- Post #50
- Mar 12, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Mid-tower case with good air flow?

Hate to bump this thread, but a question concerning the CM 330 cases. Does the motherboard tray come out of the case? Thanks
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- Post #12
- Mar 11, 2009
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Debating on building or buying.

swanysto, any thoughts about the above potential setups? Q9400 vs. the 8x00 series?
- surreal1221
- Post #46
- Mar 11, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Debating on building or buying.

Based off of what I have priced (i7 920, MSI X58 mobo, and 6gb of DDR3 memory), I'm spending 554.97 on those three elements alone. Any motherboard recommendations for the Q9400? I'm going to take a look at what newegg has to offer in regards to the 9400 and 8x00 line, once i know the cost...
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- Post #45
- Mar 11, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Debating on building or buying.

nevermind ;)
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- Post #35
- Mar 11, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Debating on building or buying.

So then, go back to the original WD HDD and the Corsair w/ case combo? I suppose if that's the worst of my problems in trying to pick stuff out I think I'm doing alright.
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- Post #28
- Mar 11, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Debating on building or buying.

Well that just sucks. ;) Any recommendations in the less than $80-100 range?
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- Post #26
- Mar 11, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Debating on building or buying.

zerogear, no problem. I probably wasn't clear enough. But yeah, I'd like to use the new sata drive as my OS drive, and the older IDE drive as simple storage, backups, etc. I think I've found a way to bring a Caviar drive into my plan. My previous case/psu combo was overpriced and under...
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- Post #24
- Mar 11, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Debating on building or buying.

Thanks, good eye. Seems I can get a 3x2gb set up from Crucial for the same price. As far as the HDD, what's the performance benefit to getting the black? Are there potential conflicts with 64bit system running the previously selected HDD? Sorry for the silly questions, but it's been a while.
- surreal1221
- Post #21
- Mar 11, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building

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