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Logitech Bluetooth Installation Problem

Problem Solved. Thanks for taking a look.
- Nipples
- Post #2
- Apr 1, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Logitech Bluetooth Installation Problem

Hello, it's me again. Everything has been going better than expected with my new computer build until I got to the point of installing my Logitech Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse. Followed the directions. Plugged in everything. Synked the Mouse. Synked the Keyboard. Downloaded software...
- Nipples
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- Apr 1, 2005
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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Partition Size Question

I'm doing a clean install on a brand new 160GB SATA hard drive with Windows XP Professional. Any recommendations on partition size?
- Nipples
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- Mar 28, 2005
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Process Clarification

I finished setting up my new rig, double checked all the connections, and turned the power on successfully. The computer booted up, recognized the processor, memory etc... Could somebody recommend an online guide that would take a newbie from this point forward? What are the next steps...
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- Mar 28, 2005
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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Do you really remember the rush?

Oh shit................................what was that......????????? Ok, three glasses of Veramonte Merlot, and two Coronitas, and not a single puff of smoke. Weeeooooow!
- Nipples
- Post #4
- Mar 23, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Do you really remember the rush?

OK boys and girls.... I just finished screwing and plugging in my new computer components. NOW THE MOMENT OF TRUTH!!! Plug the B-atch in. Any words of wisdom? Double checks? Triple checks? Send me a check? OK....
- Nipples
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- Mar 23, 2005
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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Where do you purchase your software?

Where do people find the best deals on software? I am interested in purchasing XP Pro this week. What's all the hub-bub about the problems with Service Packs? I've read that SP2 is problematic. Is the free test version of the XP 64 worth messing around with?
- Nipples
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- Mar 19, 2005
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Questions about the XClio PSU

Duh is right. I tried finding the XClio website earlier today, but ended up swinging and missing at the Channel Wells site. Thanks for the link. Should have thought about plugging in XClio into www......com!
- Nipples
- Post #6
- Mar 19, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Questions about the XClio PSU

Thanks for your insight. I don't necessarily need a Consumer Reports signature on the product, but I haven't found much of anything that resembles a listing of the XClio's connectors, whether it is ATX 12V 2.0 compliant, or if it supports a PCI-E video card. The double rails indicate it...
- Nipples
- Post #4
- Mar 19, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Questions about the XClio PSU

I have read on this website that XClio PSUs are good. Is there a site that has done some testing in the form of a review? I am interested in knowing the efficiency and noise levels across a variety of outputs/loads. Thanks.
- Nipples
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- Mar 19, 2005
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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Noob...Question about static charge

Thanks to each of you for your input. Much appreciated.
- Nipples
- Post #12
- Mar 19, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Noob...Question about static charge

The case needs to be grounded through the PSU to have that work, correct? Or, does touching an ungrounded case enough?
- Nipples
- Post #4
- Mar 18, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Noob...Question about static charge

Alright. Today most of my hardware is showing up from NewEgg, ZipZoomFly etc.... Sometime in the next week I plan on building my rig. I know that static electricity is a bad thing when it comes to electronics. I happen to live somewhere where static electricity is an everyday issue. I...
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- Mar 18, 2005
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Computer Building
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My first system build!

Here's one take on the new standard: Tom's Hardware I think the 2.0 standard mostly has to due with power quality issues and anticipated connectors for very high end systems. I believe the 2.0 standard also provides for two 12V rails with the assumption that newer MOBO CPU combos will...
- Nipples
- Post #23
- Mar 14, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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My first system build!

I am setting up a very similar system to yours as far as the MOBO and CPU goes. I came across this on ZipZoomFly.com for the MOBO you are getting. If you look part way down the page there is a red sentence that says - * This item requires an ATX 2.0 compliant power supply I checked out the...
- Nipples
- Post #20
- Mar 14, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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My mother keeps calling!!!

I received a piece of advice the other day on this site that might be better suited for your situation, then again I am just a Noob. Instead of fixing her problem, just go to Dell and buy her a brand new computer for $399. You accomplish two things; 1) your fix her problem 2) you give her...
- Nipples
- Post #19
- Mar 13, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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ATX 2.0 PSU Standard

Doesn't the ATX 2.0 Standard have 2 rails as a minimum along with the following: 24-pin connector (2x12) P4 connector SATA connector standard 6-pin (2x3) PCI-E connector
- Nipples
- Post #4
- Mar 13, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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ATX 2.0 PSU Standard

I am planning on building a system with an AMD 64 3200 CPU on an MSI Neo4 Platinum (no SLI) MOBO. I read somewhere that this MOBO requires an ATX 2.0 compliant PSU. It doesn't say this on the manufacturers website, rather I read it on a online retailers website. Is there somewhere you can...
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- Mar 13, 2005
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building
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Requesting a looksie before I buy this thing...

I haven't been able to find the Fortron Blue Storm 450W. Having never sized a power source before, I thought I would need at a minimum 450W for this system, not accounting for adding another hard drive in the future. I also was considering the following: Sparkle FSP550-60PLG Vantec...
- Nipples
- Post #7
- Mar 13, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Requesting a looksie before I buy this thing...

I plan on getting Microsoft XP Pro and Microsoft Office Pro, both OEM w/Keys or COA. So, if the cables are problematic, can you just buy a new cable and stick it in, or is it more complicated than that? Are the front Audio cables hardwired in the jack? Can you replug the individual wires...
- Nipples
- Post #4
- Mar 13, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Requesting a looksie before I buy this thing...

This is a followup to a previous thread. Processor: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Processor Socket 939 Retail $189 Motherboard: MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum nForce4 Ultra Athlon 64 Skt939 DDR ATX Motherboard w/Audio, Gigabit LAN, RAID/Serial ATA Retail $140 Memory: Kingston KVR400X64C3AK2/1G 1GB Kit...
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- Mar 13, 2005
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Computer Building
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My wife is a non-believer!

Nipples, I'm sorry you had to witness the above excuses for posts. Our users are usually more constructive and helpful than these two. Please, do not judge the forum based on members who will soon be banned if they don't watch out. :thumbsdown: Forgive me if this has already been mentioned...
- Nipples
- Post #45
- Mar 12, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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My wife is a non-believer!

Hey thanks for the lead on that burner. I didn't do much in the way of research in that area, so I do appreicate you sharing your findings. The Nero software is a definite plus, since I don't want to have to worry about that later down the road. I do have Nero 5.5 am have been very happy with...
- Nipples
- Post #42
- Mar 12, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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My wife is a non-believer!

Fair enough. Is it me or do most power supplies seem a bit lite on the 12V rail, i.e. <18A. From my reading it seems as though most high end systems would need something more substantial. Further, if rail voltage is that important, why don't the retailers have search criteria that allows you...
- Nipples
- Post #38
- Mar 12, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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My wife is a non-believer!

First, I want to thank each of you for your responses. Much appreciated. After careful consideration I'm adopting some of your suggestions. This is what I am now leaning towards: Processor: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Processor Socket 939 Retail $189 Motherboard: MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum...
- Nipples
- Post #34
- Mar 12, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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My wife is a non-believer!

What is the implication of a PSU with Dual Rails? Seems like the recommendations for the XClio PSUs were withdrawn once it was realized that they were dual rails.
- Nipples
- Post #19
- Mar 12, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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My wife is a non-believer!

I plan on using my Sharp AQUOS LCD 26" TV. We also plan on setting up a wireless network with my laptop so that TV watching doesn't impact computer use.
- Nipples
- Post #18
- Mar 12, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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My wife is a non-believer!

I am currently in the process of putting together my first computer, against my wife's better judgement. I won't bore "the choir" with why I think building my own computer is a good thing, or why she thinks otherwise, but I do have a few questions relating to compontents. Now bear with me, to...
- Nipples
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- Mar 11, 2005
- Replies: 96
- Forum: Computer Building

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