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    WoW computer build help needed

    I'd like to get a comp that would play WoW at 60-90fps, budget is around $650. I bought a Dell C521 with 512MB RAm and the x2 3600 processor knowing that I would need to add a video card to make it perform well. Got it delivered, set it up, d/l WoW (3 hours) and ran it using just the on...
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    Budget 3.0 ghz build help needed

    I'm new to all this, couldn't tell could you :) Would a 400 watt ps handle this overclock and a 1950 pro?
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    Budget 3.0 ghz build help needed

    Speed vs $$. I'd like to build a OCed c2d or x2 system at 3 ghz on a microatx platform. Need cpu/motherboard suggestions and RAM suggestions. Can I use DDR2 667 or will I need 800? So many MB/cpu choices and I need to get it right the first time. Thx
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    New video card recomendations needed

    Dang, sounds like Im screwed with the half-height thing, didn't even think about size limitations when i bought this.... I'm sure it'll cost me an arm and leg to return it :( What are my half height options and do you think they would run WoW ok? I don't do much other gaming other than...
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    New video card recomendations needed

    Bought the box with 512 of memory as they wanted an additional $60 for another 512. Just ordered 2GB from EWIZ for $76. Think I'll wait till next week to get a video card as the rebates seem to have dropped off of Newegg, tho the 7600 seems inviting for ~$115.
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    New video card recomendations needed

    Just purchased a Dell C521, AMD 3600 x2, 280 watt ps. Mainly want to play WoW. Have considered the 7600 GT, 1950GT and 1950Pro. Needs to be quiet and $100-$150. Will my PS be adequate for either of these cards and I have seen on Newegg that the 19950XT Sapphire cards are way noisy...
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    X1950GT $109.99 AR + ship/ X1950XT now $179.99AR + ship

    Anyone own one of these Sapphire cards? How loud are they? My computer is in my family room and almost level with my ears, dont want to hear an annoying fan all the time.
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    Need help with new system build-Monitor dies?

    I just built a new system: Chaintech VFN4 Ultra Chaintech 6600GT Corsair VS1GB DDR400 PC3200 Windows XP Home AMD 64 3200 BIG cpu cooler (dont remember name off hand) all copper with the cooling pipes, name brand monster Thermaltake Purepower 430W PS It boots, it runs the desktop...
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    NEW Dell Inspiron $750 off $1499 Code

    Got a 6000 on the way. Thanks guys.
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    NEW Dell Inspiron $750 off $1499 Code

    "Well...I think if anyone could answer THAT for you then we wouldn't be wasting our time on Anandtech but making bank on a TV show.... Because anyone who could answer that would be ABLE TO TELL THE FUTURE " Sorry if you got up on the wrong side of the bed today. I don't think I was asking...
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    NEW Dell Inspiron $750 off $1499 Code

    My point was not as to weather this deal worked but rather should I wait in hopes that a better one will occur at the close of the month.
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    NEW Dell Inspiron $750 off $1499 Code

    I need to buy a laptop for my son whom is going to college this fall. Would you think this is as good as it gets or will better deals be coming at the end of the month? THX
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    Black screen of death help needed!

    At work right now, Ill check a few of those things when I get home. Odd that it happened to both of them.
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    Black screen of death help needed!

    Longtime lurker and now I need some help. I have 2 pcs hooked to a home network to a cable modem. One has win 98se and the other Win xp. Two nights ago they were both shut down completely, they usually are always on. This was intentional as we were re-arranging things. None of the...