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    @ Broken.I have a question for you. Do you know the difference between these two boards other than 2 more SATA slots?

    GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $126.99

    GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $99.00

    I just figured I have seen you recommend both so maybe you know the difference because I can't figure it out. Thanks

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    The more expensive board has the ICH9R chipset which supports RAID.
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    Quote Originally Posted by clocker View Post
    The more expensive board has the ICH9R chipset which supports RAID.
    u are a hardware genius

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    True.
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    Quote Originally Posted by clocker View Post
    True.
    From past post, I have a great respect for anything clocker has to say and he is very correct this time too.

    Anyways...
    Quote Originally Posted by backlash View Post
    I've never heard of this brand and what is rail fusion? Does it mean it's fanless or something? I'm usually more comfortable with a well known name. Somehow it makes me feel better.
    You've never heard of Mushkin Enhanced?? They are a hugely respected memory manufacturer. These power supplies are their first steps into that market and they did not skimp any on quality. It's almost a give-away! Here's one review. Rail fusion allows two separate rail in a power supply to act as one if you place too much load on just one. It's much better explained in the above review.
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    LOL nope, never did hear of it....until now! I am now enlightened. When I think of memory I think crucial, corsair and kingston.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Broken View Post
    You've never heard of Mushkin Enhanced?? They are a hugely respected memory manufacturer.
    Mushkin used to be the ne plus ultra of hotrod RAM.

    (BTW, they're based here in Denver...I used to go to their office to pick up orders and have suspect sticks tested).

    IMO, they took a real dive about 2-2 1/2 years ago and I haven't used them since, much preferring Patriot.

    Never tried their PSUs.
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    thanks for that bit of info. I always like to know what people's personal experience is with hardware. I always read reviews before ordering anything so this thread has really helped me make my decision on which parts to get.

    These are the parts I think I will get...if it's not too long before I actually go to buy them, in which case I'd go with whatever is better then.

    ooooh. me likey the new image preview
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    If there is a CompUSA near you I'd check their going out of biz sale.

    I saw that Corsair PSU there yesterday for $99.
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    I know of one that already closed. I should check what's open near me.

    just checked. closest one is the city (NYC).

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