Recent content by DSmooth

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    Garmin Nuvi 650..... $299 at Costco Online!

    Just received my two (2) 650s from a Costco order placed on the 16th. Took only a day to arrive. Looking forward to replacing my Mio PocketPC GPS that's dying.
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    BFG 8800 GTS 640MB OC version 2 for 316 plus tax @ bestbuy.com FREE SHIP

    Just received my OC2 via UPS. Too bad I'll have to wait until the evening to install this new bad boy.
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    BFG 8800 GTS 640MB OC version 2 for 316 plus tax @ bestbuy.com FREE SHIP

    WTF...I just checked my status and it still states backorderd. Are orders being filled by nearest distribution center? Meaning my distribution center doesn't have stock yet? ::UPDATE - Although Sat, I finally received the notice that my order process was being fulfilled. I'll believe it...
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    BFG 8800 GTS 640MB OC version 2 for 316 plus tax @ bestbuy.com FREE SHIP

    I ordered the 22nd as well, no word yet.
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    BFG 8800 GTS 640MB OC version 2 for 316 plus tax @ bestbuy.com FREE SHIP

    Congrats! I'm hoping I receive the shipping confirmation real soon. Although extended, I'm close to canceling my order since my new C2D setup is waiting at home for me and will need a new GPU soon.
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    Maxtor 300GB SATA HD $60 no rebates Free shipping!

    Went to my local Fry's (Manhattan Beach, CA) during my lunch break to take a look at this drive. There were plenty of them in stock. However, although a re-badged Seagate with the "M" designation there is no indication on the label that it's a Barracuda 7200.10. The box indicated it was from...
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    X1900XT 256MB in a P35/E6750

    Thanks for all the great input. I'm currently running my X1900XT on Viewsonice VX922 at 1280x1024, and will be doing so once my new setup arrives. So, I should be good to go then? BTW: I was one mouse button and $8 cheaper from purchasing my e6750 this morning at Mwave. It was like...
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    X1900XT 256MB in a P35/E6750

    Previously posted about a 8800GTS 640MB in an Athlon X2 machine. As I wait the arrival of a backordered 8800GTS (via BB), I plan on upgrading my rig to an Abit IP35 Pro and a E6750 and 2GB RAM this week. How will my GPU perform in WinXP and Vista (yes, I'm dual-booting to play Shadowrun)...
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    BFG 8800 GTS 640MB OC version 2 for 316 plus tax @ bestbuy.com FREE SHIP

    Ordered mine on the 22nd, extended my order for another 30 days, based on the above posting. I asked the CS representative about checking stock and according to her records there is no indication of any new shipment(s). I hope I still get one.
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    8800GTS 640MB in X2 3800

    The BB deal on a BFG 8800GTS OC2 640MB is looking very tempting. Will I see a significant performance increase if I upgrade from a x1900xt 256MB? Primarily play FPS and LOTRO. Thanks.
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    Antec Solo - Panel w/Cable Management

    With regard to the side panel that has your cable management ties, what's the best way to remove this panel. I unscrewed the one screw and tugged to no avail. What's the trick to getting the "other" panel off? Thanks.
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    Gaming Performance from a X2 3800+ to an E6600

    Thanks for all the great advice. f4phantom2500: I did read that same article you were referring to a few weeks back. That's what got me thinking. BTW: Although, (IMHO) Vista is not ready for prime time, I ended up purchasing a copy of Vista to dual boot just for Shadowrun (haha). I use...
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    Gaming Performance from a X2 3800+ to an E6600

    Will I see a significant gaming performance increase if I upgrade my rig to an E6600? I primarily play FPS games and MMOs. Here's my current setup: Asrock 939 Dual-Sata II X2 3800+ 2GB of Crucial Ram ATI X1900XT 256MB on Viewsonic VX922 WinXP Pro I'm looking at: Gigabyte...
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    P35 Mobo

    My apologies if this should be in the General Hardware forum. Mods, please move if necessary. Will upgrading my rig from a Asrock 939 Dual-Sata II w/a X2 3800+ to a P35 mobo (eg, Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3/4 or Asus P5K Deluxe) w/an E6600 be a significant upgrade for me in terms of performance...