Recent content by DCU1976

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    Help me decided Alienware m17x or Dell XPS M1730

    I'm getting the m17x, Thanks!
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    Help me decided Alienware m17x or Dell XPS M1730

    Thanks for the reply. I really liked the chart on gpu's. Is there one similar for mobile cpu's?
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    Help me decided Alienware m17x or Dell XPS M1730

    Both are used. Please help me decide. First the specs: Alienware m17x: intel core duo x-treme (8600 2.4 ghz not over clocked) 4gigs ddr3 nvidia dual 260 gtx card, running sli, 250 gig hard drive @ 7200 rpm dvdrw Dell XPS M1730: Processor: INTEL CORE2DUO T7700 (2X2.4=4.8GHZ))...
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    How to verify CPU functionality?

    My friend has an older PIII setup that will not boot, we tried another CPU in the motherboard but it too does not boot. Is there a definative way to verify if the processor is faulty or the motherboard? When power is supplied there is no beep, fans spin but no CMOS beep. Thanks!
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    what is the best 939 PCIE motherbaord?

    I agree , I am going the AM2 route now, please check out my For Trade thread HERE
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    what is the best 939 PCIE motherbaord?

    I agree the best question is what is the best chipset, I like the Nforce motherboards and all I can find that is the newest chipset is the 6150, am I correct? Can I use the AM2 motherboards with my processor and memory setup? I am using my computer primarily for gaming. Thanks for your reply!
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    what is the best 939 PCIE motherbaord?

    Currently, I have a Gigabyte GA-K8NS-939 motherboard with AGP 8X and am looking to upgrade to a PCIE motherboard and video card. And be some what future proof. I want to be able to move all my current hardware(Athlon 3000+, 1GB PC3200, HD) over to the new motherboard. With plans in the future...
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    new 3 angle view monitor for SD

    Industry First*: Sharp Triple Directional Viewing LCD Offers Simultaneous Display of 3 Images http://sharp-world.com/corporate/news/060927.html
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    Why is my hardware always trash for games?

    Try this... first setup your computer to boot with only what is need for XP to run properly, then disable your swap file, then do a defrag, and after the defrag is complete, immmediately set your min and max on the page file to 1/3 of system memory(min and max should be the same), reboot your...
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    Boosting home wireless network signal

    here is a simple DIY way to increase signal strength, on average you can increase quality of the signal by 12db... Go HERE
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    Ready to buy new TV

    I have about $1000 to spend, I am looking for the newest technology, anyone have any suggestions?