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I just received all the parts for my new system. I'm building an Athlon 64 unit, and I'm trying to figure out if I should use my 32 bit version of Windows XP or try to get the new 64 bit version. I use my computer almost solely for gaming. I'm also hoping that there are no driver issues...

I've just ordered parts for a new system, and I'm about to start using an AMD Athlon 64 chip, my first 64 bit chip. For a gamer, would Windows XP 64 bit edition show a significant performance increase over the 32 bit edition or should I stick with the 32 bit version for the time being? Thanks...

I just purchased my mobo after searching forums, websites, and benchmarks for a month or so. The one I came up with is the Abit IC7-G. Performancewise, it's near the top of the list and the cost is pretty good. As for specifics about reliability, I can only speak from experience. Abit has...

Well, I'm looking at a new MB and thought the Gigabyte GA-8S648FX-L looked pretty decent, especially in performance, but it's missing a S-ATA controller, and I really want to grab a WD Raptor. So I'm left trying to figure out what MB I can get and not break the bank. I'm ona budget, and the...

I have a p4-1.5Ghz chip on an Abit TH7 board with 256MB memory and a 300Watt powersupply. My system will not even power on. When I turn the power on, the monitor receives no signal, but everything spins up. Internal system lights light up, fans turn on and all that. I've replaced video cards...

Well, in true Abit form, the motherboard is jumperless. Problems began occurring after the system had been up and running well for a month, and I hadn't changed any piece of hardware except the hard drive, which was up for a week prior to the problems. I'm also not sure what PSU means. Could...

Greetings I need some assistance determining if the problems I'm experiencing are CPU or motherboard related. That's as far as I could narrow it down. I have a p4-1.5Ghz and a TH7-RAID board. The current issue is constant lockups on my system, occurring most frequently in games, and I play...

I've gotten a TH7-RAID, P4-1.5, 256MB RAMDAC. I've loaded Windows ME three times now, and it locks everytime I install the drivers for the RAID controller that came on the CD with the motherboard. I've tried both an IBM 34GXP 20GB and a WD Caviar 40GB drive. I can't find information on Abit's...

I am currently trying to assist our architecture department in ordering new systems, and am trying to figure out what video card they should get. In the past, we went with the Gloria II. I found some nice comparison charts, but they didn't show information on how more standard video cards...