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Assebled all the parts...whats next?

Hi, I just copleted my first ever build! YIPEE!:D All the parts are done. I am now planning on buying Windows XP PRO. What do I do next? Just turn on the PC and put in the disk? Or when I turn it on, will BIOS come up? Can anyone help me by telling me what to do in BIOS? and after BIOS, whats...
- JoeFaheyx
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- Jan 6, 2005
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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Question about Windows XP

Hi, I am going to get Microsoft Windows XP PRO. I saw that for about $140 I can get XP PRO. but then I saw XP PRO that had the upgrade w/SP2. Its about $60 more. I was wondering what it was, and if it was worth getting for more money. THANKS
- JoeFaheyx
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- Jan 6, 2005
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Windows XP Pro? or Not pro?

THANKS! And especially thanks for your magnificent guide! I just finished building my computer today thanks to your guide! THANKS
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #3
- Jan 5, 2005
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Windows XP Pro? or Not pro?

I think that I want to get Windows XP...but I can't decide whether to get the normal XP or XP PRO. Is there a huge difference? I know that there is a in price. I have an MSI K8N Neo2 platium. An AMD64 3500+. I play many games, and other things. Would I get a whole lot more out of XP PRO?
- JoeFaheyx
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- Jan 5, 2005
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Noobie question about connecting a CD drive.

Hi, I am connect two CD drives to my MSI k8n neo2 plat. mobo. I have already connected the 2 IDE cables to the mobo, and the two power cords to the power supply. Is this all that need to be plugged in? The drives came with a smaller cord for each one. I think that they are sound cords, or...
- JoeFaheyx
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- Jan 5, 2005
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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CD IDE cables not staying in slot.

I have an old compact lying around. There are plenty of IDEs in it. Even though its very old, if the cords fit, would it effect the speed of the drive or anything? I will just use those if they won't do anything bad to the CD drive. Will they be fine?
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #3
- Jan 4, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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CD IDE cables not staying in slot.

Hi, I have an MSI k8n neo2 platium, and I am using the IDE cables that came with it to hook into the CD drives. It is a cord shaped like a "y". One end plugs into the IDE connector in the Mobo, then other 2 ends plug into the CD drives. These 2 darn ends will not say in at all! They fit easily...
- JoeFaheyx
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- Jan 4, 2005
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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128mb or 256mb 9800 pro?

Obviously the 256mb is better than the 128mb for the 9800 pro, but is it really worth buying? Is there a HUGE difference?
- JoeFaheyx
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- Jan 3, 2005
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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911 or Tsunami

9/11. the tsunami was absolutely horrible, and the death toll was much greater, but it was a natural disaster. I voted for 9/11 because of the fact that it was MURDER. Still though, best wishes to the people whos live's have been ruined from the tsunami. Nearly the greatest natural disaster...
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #225
- Jan 3, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Cleaning processors

So I need to buy thermal paste even when there is some stuff on the bottom of the heatsink?
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #13
- Jan 2, 2005
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Cleaning processors

Bump.
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #11
- Jan 2, 2005
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Will a CPU temp. sensor fit on this board?

I was thinking of just using it for that, and just using the free software to use the sensor inside the CPU, haha
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #14
- Jan 2, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Will a CPU temp. sensor fit on this board?

alright, thanks
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #12
- Jan 2, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Cleaning processors

Alright, thanks wseyller! About the thermal paste stuff though. If everything is new out of the box. Can I just put the heatsink straight on to the CPU? Do I really need to clean anything if its new, and I hold on the sides of the CPU?
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #10
- Jan 2, 2005
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Cleaning processors

Well the CPU is new, and the heatsink already has the heatspreader paste stuff on it...So am I set cleaning wise? Do I need to clean it at all since its all new? So can I just place the heatsink on the processor on the mobo, without putting extra paste on or anything? Sorry for the fact that I...
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #8
- Jan 2, 2005
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Will a CPU temp. sensor fit on this board?

Its a brand new AMD 64 3500+. You say it has a built in sensor...does this mean that the CPU fan will go faster or slower to keep it cool? Or that the computer will shut off? The sensor I have is for an LCD screen on my case. Its mostly to tell me the temp of it. So can anyone help me by telling...
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #9
- Jan 2, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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What is THE BEST case

Well, I have a Blue thermaltake Xaser3... http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=11-133-109&depa=1 it's extremely durable. Lots of people on here tell me it's ugly, but there are different colors for it. The only bad part about it is that it takes some time to get all the wires organized.
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #7
- Jan 1, 2005
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Will a CPU temp. sensor fit on this board?

bump
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #6
- Jan 1, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Cleaning processors

Bump.
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #6
- Jan 1, 2005
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Will a CPU temp. sensor fit on this board?

BUMP.
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #5
- Jan 1, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Cleaning processors

Bump.
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #5
- Jan 1, 2005
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Will a CPU temp. sensor fit on this board?

A question on cleaning for the CPU though, is there a certain type of cleaning alcohol to use? and do I use a paper towel or something? Where do I want to make sure that the alcohol doesn't touch? Mobo? pins? Lastly, is cleaning absolutely necessary for the CPU if it is just out of the box, and...
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #4
- Jan 1, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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hard drive terms questions

thanks and what would a GS non-op shock be??
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #3
- Jan 1, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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hard drive terms questions

what do buffers do?? I'm looking at an OEM hard drive. I have an IDE cable, so should I get that, or go for retail
- JoeFaheyx
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- Jan 1, 2005
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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Cleaning processors

Well, the mobo is a MSI K8n Neo2 platium. In the manuel for the case, which came with the screen on from that shows temps., it has pictures on showing how to do it, and you run the two "extrememly small" wires through the pins on the CPU. Although, I am starting to question this myself. I...
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #4
- Jan 1, 2005
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Cleaning processors

Hi, I have an AMD 64 3500+ CPU. I am assembling it to the mobo fairly soon. I was wondering something about cleaning. I'm suppossed to put it in by holding the sides, right? Well if I do that, do I still take some cleaning alcohol and rub it on the top to clean? If so, if you wouldn't mind...
- JoeFaheyx
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- Jan 1, 2005
- Replies: 13
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Will a CPU temp. sensor fit on this board?

If no one is replying because they don't have this specific board, then they still might be able to help, because all AMD 64's have this black box thing on top of any motherboard. So I was just wondering if anyone would think that a little cord(the cord for the censor) would be able to fit out...
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #3
- Jan 1, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Will a CPU temp. sensor fit on this board?

Bump
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #2
- Jan 1, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Will a CPU temp. sensor fit on this board?

Hi, I have a K8n Neo2 platium board. It is going to have an AMD 64 3500+ on it. With the 64's, you need to install the plate on the bottom of the board, and a black part on top of the board. Luckily for me, it was already installed. :D So will my CPU temp. sensor fit around the black plate on...
- JoeFaheyx
- Thread
- Jan 1, 2005
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Computer Building
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Happy New Year Every One.

HAPPY NEW YEARS!
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #9
- Jan 1, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Looking for an operating system

Well, I play lots of games. I would be playing Doom3, mabye H2, and others. Lots of online games also. I use gmail regularly as well as AIM a lot. I also might do some video editting, but not a ton. so don't base it just on that. I do some browsing I guess. I like to go on forums. I guess that...
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #3
- Dec 31, 2004
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Questions about security applications

Hi, I am building my new computer, it is run on an AMD 64 3500+, and I obviously want to keep it very secure online. What applications would you suggest best for protection against viruses and other problems online? Should I just get a firewall? What one specifically? Should I get Norton...
- JoeFaheyx
- Thread
- Dec 31, 2004
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows
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Looking for an operating system

Hi, I am building my own computer. It runs on an AMD 64 3500+. I know very little about running systems. I've heard from some people that Linux is better for security. I also heard it is difficult to use, and taking a course on it is recomended. Would it be hard to learn how to use it? Also...
- JoeFaheyx
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- Dec 31, 2004
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Noobie Question about installing CPU

I am now going to put the CPU and RAM on the motherboard outside of the case. I was wondering, does it matter which ram slot you use? I am putting in a stick of 512mb, and I plan to get another one in the future. So does it matter which slot I put either one in? In the mobo manual it has a chart...
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #13
- Dec 31, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Noobie Question about installing CPU

Would the foam from the package carry static? edit: Well actually, it would be under the anti static bag, so it wouldn't really matter I don't think.
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #12
- Dec 31, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Noobie Question about installing CPU

One last question. when you push down on the mobo to put the parts in when you are doing it outside of the case, won't it damage anything on the bottom of the mobo? Also, when I do it outside of the case, should I place it on an anti static bag, ontop of like the box that came with it or...
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #10
- Dec 31, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Noobie Question about installing CPU

THANKS EVERYONE!!!
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #9
- Dec 31, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Noobie Question about installing CPU

Hi, I am putting together my computer. This is my first build, and it is a lot more work than I though. I spend lots of time in the manuals. Anyways, when attaching the heatsink to the CPU, do you need to buy a certain paste? The heatsink already has the gummy material on it, so do I just place...
- JoeFaheyx
- Thread
- Dec 31, 2004
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Computer Building
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Mousepad question and a seperate DVD-RW question

NOT RED for general laser mouses, or any laser mouses. red messes with the internal workings of the mouse, so the laser can't read it. My gram had this problem
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #2
- Dec 30, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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My first build. I have a question about static discharge.

Thanks. Here's the link to the guide. http://www.omnicast.net/~tmcfa...uides/build/index.html One last question though, you say install the CPU and RAM outside of the case, do I have cords plugged in or anything? Can I just put all the parts like the CPU and other cards into the mobo...
- JoeFaheyx
- Post #9
- Dec 30, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building

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