Recent content by JMMS

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    Swapping CPU and other components between systems

    My current configuration is: Core 2 E8400 ASUS P5Q-E 4GB RAM GTX 550 Ti Samsung HDD Sonata 3 Antec 500W I have recently come into another system with a i7 2600 that I want to swap into the above configuration. I had a few of quick questions: 1. Is it possible to just to swap in the new...
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    Replacement Graphics Card

    Thanks for the replies... I would be currently running at just 1680 by 1050 resolution, and so an upgrade really isn't neccessary, just a replacement... the GTS450 or GTX 550 Ti sound good, I will look into it... can I just double check that I will have enough power and pins to run them?
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    Replacement Graphics Card

    Hi, I was looking for a replacement for my Graphics Card (not changing yet... but wanting to know what the back up replacement would be!) My current GFX is ASUS GTS250, however I notice that they are getting a bit thin on the ground: the rest of the computer is Sonata 3 case (with...
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    How to test stability?

    Great... Thanks for your tips!!
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    How to test stability?

    Hello, I have just completed building my first computer... I have a successful POST, but I still need to tidy cables, update BIOS and install OS. Seeing as it is a first time job, I can't be 100% certain that everything is good just because it made it to a single beep, for instance I am not...
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    Hints for a nervous first builder?

    YAY!!!!... It did it's first POST successfully!!! I will leave it for tonight, (still have to update BIOS, tidy cables and install OS... and maybe throw up from nervousness!!!)... but I have more questions... will start a new thread though Thanks again for all your help so far!
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    Hints for a nervous first builder?

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    Hints for a nervous first builder?

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    Hints for a nervous first builder?

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    Hints for a nervous first builder?