Recent content by dbdynsty25

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    ASUS P7P55D Pro - only half of total memory is available

    I bought the same processor and same mobo, but now I'm worried that my ram won't work with it. I picked up 8gb of G.Skill Ripjaw DDR3 2000 (PC 16000)...I haven't done any overclocking in years, but was thinkin' about giving it a try this time. I am just wondering if I should just return it and...
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    WD Raptor Noises, What is Normal?

    Raptors are going to be louder than regular drives...the spin speed pretty much guarantees that. I had a 36gb 1st gen that was pretty loud and I just upgraded to the Raptor X 150. The 150 is considerably louder. It might be that I put it in a different spot in my case, but it just seems a bit...
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    Safe to check my desktop as luggage for flight?

    Why don't you get the biggest carry-on allowable and just carry it on the plane with you. Not sure if it would fit (depends on the size of your case I suppose) but that's your best bet. Worst case, just pack the case in regular luggage and carry on all of your components. Cases are easy (and...
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    LCD recommendation?

    That is basically the same setup I've got and I have the 24" Dell and I am very satisfied with it. I can play games at their highest settings without many problems at all...and a lot of the newer games coming out all support 1920x1200, so that won't be an issue going forward. Of course if you...
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    Need a new computer to last 4 years.

    You guys are complaining about the cost of a printer and a 1gb usb thumdrive when the total cost needs to be under 2500 bucks? You can get both for under 100 bucks...easily. Just switch from quad to dual and you're golden.
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    Box shuts off abruptly, what should I check?

    Mine was doing that too...PSU for sure.
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    "1080P" monitors

    You can also run games from the Xbox 360 at 1920x1080 with the VGA cable. That's how I have mine hooked up to my 24" Dell. That way you get some small black bars on the top and bottom...an indication of true 1080p output (the dell is a 1920x1200 native, resulting in 120 pixels not being used...
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    P4 3.2 GHz compared to C2D E6300

    You should actually complain about that. I've heard of guys getting really nice cards after they complain about the performance of replacement computer systems.
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    EVGA's 8800GTS 320MB

    Seems to be working fine on my 24" Dell...
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    EVGA's 8800GTS 320MB

    A few bucks? The 640mb's are around 75-100 bucks more. And at only a 5-10% gain in FPS...is that worth it? I didn't think so.
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    New Computer Help

    I got almost exactly the same stuff you're talking about and I almost had the same rig as you previously as well...LOL. I went with the e6600, a Gigabyte DS3 mobo (seems to be really popular), 2gb Geil DDR2 800mhz and a PNY 8800 GTS (320mb)...and it is significantly faster than my previous...
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    New Build - Update: E6600, DS3 and OCZ 8500 are here!

    Nice...I'm pretty much right with you in terms of hardware...I just upgraded as well. e6600, DS3, 8800gts (320), WD Raptor 36, 2gb Geil DDR2 800mhz...damn fine rig.
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    Strange Shut-Down Issues

    Anyone know if those temps are fairly normal or should I be investing in a better heatsink? Maybe even re-do the thermal compound. I've heard people doing crazy overclocks on the stock C2D fan...so it doesn't make sense that mine is running warm at stock speeds.
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    Somewhat Quick Question

    I've got the PNY 8800GTS (320mb) and it's been outstanding. I jumped from an Athlon 64 3500+, 2gb DDR3200 and an ATI X800 Pro to my current e6600, 2gb DDR2 800mhz and 8800 GTS (mobo upgrade was negligible) and I couldn't be happier. Significantly upgraded my rig and spent less than 800 bucks...