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    just finished 1st W/C loop...

    now i need to o/c. problem is, my mobo (Abit Kv8 pro v1.1) goes bonkers when i even remotely attempt to bump it up (1 mHz). i have a working lock, but i am unsure what i can go up to voltage wise to stabilize the IDE chain. i get all sorts of errors trying to boot (file corruption ...)...
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    off-brand video cards

    i know that chaintech isnt really off-brand in mobo realm, but has anyone had a chance to use a chaintech 6800gt? also what about the aopen 6800gt? thanx in advance
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    air-flow issues with heater core...

    ok guys, i just cleaned out an area for my heater core. and while it works(the space), i am curious, how much room should i give the heater core to "breath". one 5 1/4, 2, none? the heater core is situated at(inside) the top of my case with a 120mm fan w/ shroud pulling air out of the case...
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    Dually on the cheap

    i am looking to build a decent dual processr system with a considerable budget restraint (sub $400), but i would like to have at least athlon MP's in it, but i would scoff at dual P3's thanks
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    geil in A64...

    i have 2 sticks of pc3200 Geil ram. will the A64 accept them at CAS 2 or will i have to clock them back. they run fine in my AthlonXP 2400 at cas2, but i have looked and i cant find out if the same ram will run on the A64 mobo(Abit KV8 PRO). everything i have read has said Geil 256 sticks...
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    suggestions on 6800GT's

    im going to get a 6800gt soon, however i am not sure which flavor. i have heard that the gainward and asus ones actually have different designs than the reference ones that everone else has, but i also heard they werent as good. i was looking at the Albatron or leadtek flavors, but i have no...
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    little help in WC construction...

    alright, i just got a 1990 ford heatercore for like 15 bucks. problem is, a 120mm fan wont properly fit. funny thing is, i can fit 4 80mm on it ;) but i dont want all that noise. any suggestions, should i take it back and get like a 77 bonneville core or what? (i heard those are alright) but...
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    help w/ board specs...

    does anyone know the specs for a athlon 64 socket(the mounting holes), i am getting a custom water block made and i want it to fit properly. i want it to fit with a Abit Kv8 Pro board, if that helps.
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    omg help!

    ok guys, if anyone, i mean ANYONE knows the exact specifications on the Dangerden TDX water block for Athlon 64 (height, weight, dimensions(to the .01)) including the dimensions to the rubber seal dip that encircles the flow area. please tell me. i need to know, because i am having one...
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    probably shouldnt have started a thread on this....

    Alright, first to understand my excitement you have to know where i work. i am a "dock controller" at a Aircraft "repair and overhaul" plant called MAE(Mobile Aerospace Engineering) ok to the reason, i have essentially found a *infinite supply of Tygon and plexiglass for my modding and...
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    modding challenge...

    i have been tasked with the transformation of an old Kaypro 2 into a powerful digital editing P4 machine. WTH!? i said "ok" before i even saw the damn box. it has alot of room, but after closer inspection it needs ALOT of dremeling. my question is, how the hell should i secure everything...
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    Reseviors...

    Single, or dual 5 /14 bay res? i have enough room for either, but i would prefer a dual, due to less refilling and lack of a 5 1/4 bay cover (shouldve kept that :p ) but would it kill me to get a dual? or is single the way to go...
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    Modding PS's

    OK, in theory, all i would have to do is get some molex connectors, and a removal and insertion tool. dremel some holes and mount the molex connectors in the PS case, and snip the wires and mount them in the molex, close the case and Viola! i have a modded PS with detachable mounts. now my...
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    just a quick question...

    how far will a 9500 nonpro clocked at 400 core/702 mem get me w/ doom3? rest of system is: 512ddr pc3200 abit kv8 pro athlon64 3000 (and various other stuff that i wouldnt think is important) its oc'ed using rage3d and has a tt fan w/ ramsinks on all mem and one behind the core with a v-mod
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    new to WC, need help in design

    Alright guys, so far i havent bought anything but i was looking at these parts(keep in mind i am trying to keep this whole setup self contained in the case): -DD 12volt pump -athlon64 rbx block -10 ft 1/2 inch tygon tubing -dual 5 1/4 bay resevior -maze4 chipset block -geforce 6800 block*...
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