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Old 03-01-2006, 07:19 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I have a quick question, i am going to move my computer into a new case, i'm gonna keep all the components the same, am i going to have to install xp or anything like that? or can i just plug in and go?
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plug and go.
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Old 03-01-2006, 07:25 PM   #3 (permalink)
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sweet, thanks for the response. One more question, if i change the psu? i figure it's still plug and go? but is it?
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Changing PSU will not require a reinstall. Make sure you get everything in tightly and correctly
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Old 03-01-2006, 07:31 PM   #5 (permalink)
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thanks.
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Old 03-01-2006, 07:48 PM   #6 (permalink)
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and wear an antistatic wrist band. or touch the metal part of the case.
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