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True power usage of a computer

Yeah, you're right. The lack of standards is an issue. Mind if I ask which company your friend worked for? I'm not an engineer, but I know a fair amount about car audio and am getting into home audio. Always looking to learn more though, so if you know any good resources (even for general...
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- Aug 20, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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True power usage of a computer

I think I'm gonna jump in on this thread too, as power supplies are also a steady topic in car audio. I, too, heeded the warnings of "skimping on the power supply" and bought a hefty unit from a trusted brand. The way I figure it is that while it might be overkill, the PSU is one of the few...
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- Post #6
- Aug 20, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Hard Drive setup

Hey guys, I just built a new computer and am going through the bios setup, but the bios won't auto-detect the hard drive. It detects the DVD drive, which is the master on IDE2, but won't detect the HD, which is the master on IDE1. To help determine if it might be a problem with the IDE...
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- Aug 17, 2004
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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Suggestions: RAM and Video Card

Thanks for the help. Looking at the Crucial memory: What's the difference between these two? Thanks again. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-145-440&depa=0 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-145-480&depa=0 --Brad
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- Post #4
- Jul 30, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Which DDR RAM?

Hey guys, Trying to decide between these: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-146-294&depa=0 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-146-290&depa=0 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-146-310&depa=0...
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- Jul 30, 2004
- Replies: 3
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Suggestions: RAM and Video Card

Hey Guys, I'm getting ready to purchase parts for a computer I'm building for someone, but am still trying to pin down which RAM and video card to buy. The guy has a flexible budget and wants a good system that won't be obsolete anytime soon. But, he's not going to do any overclocking...
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- Jul 29, 2004
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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SATA question

Thanks for the help, guys. --Brad
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- Post #4
- Jul 27, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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SATA question

Hey guys, Thanks to Moonsite for answering some of my questions. I know now that you don't have to have two drives to use the SATA interface. However, one thing i'm still unclear on: is there any advantage to using the SATA version of a particular drive (say a 160GB @ 7200RPM) vs. the...
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- Jul 26, 2004
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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DDR RAM and SATA questions

So in other words, you can have a SATA interface drive without using RAID? And about the RAM, is the PC35000 or PC4000 RAM ok to use even if the board specs say PC3200? Thanks. --Brad
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- Post #3
- Jul 26, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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DDR RAM and SATA questions

Hey guys, Some of you might have seen my previous post about system suggestions. In case you missed it, a brief recap: I'm building my bro a new computer and my budget is pretty flexible (within reason). But, he is pretty much a standard user so he doesn't need all the bells and whistles...
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- Jul 26, 2004
- Replies: 3
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System suggestions

Thanks for the input. As I don't think my bro needs to be on the bleeding edge with the FX-53, I'll probably take your advice and go with the 3500+. As for the Abit mobo, you guys think that's a good choice? Is the 939 the route to go, or should I be considering the 754? I was going for the...
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- Post #5
- Jul 26, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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System suggestions

Hey guys, I want to build my brother a new computer and just would like your opinions on which route to go. My bro is pretty much a standard user so there won't be any overclocking going on. But, my budget is pretty flexible (within reason) so while he may not need all the bells and...
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- Jul 26, 2004
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Computer Building

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