Recent content by EGrunt66

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    New PS3 for 199... (YMMV)

    I called customer service for my Power up rewards program and asked them about the $100 coupon for the PS3. They told me it was given out to selected members and not everyone will get the coupon. Oh well, I was looking forward to getting the coupon. Instead I purchased one from Best Buy for $299...
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    DEAD: HOT! Bowflex SelectTech 552 for $239.40 after code!

    I would definitely contact the manufacture. I have been using the 552's for over three years and no issues at all. I am very careful with them and I never drop them to the floor after completing a set.
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    DEAD: HOT! Bowflex SelectTech 552 for $239.40 after code!

    Been using the 552's and needed a weight increase. Picked up the 1090's.
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    250 GIG Xbox 360 Hard Drive and Hard Drive Transfer kit-$64

    I live local to the store and picked one up yesterday. New in the package as advertised.
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    How much should I sell my PC for.

    Removed per forum rules. Sorry
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    New I7 build for gaming

    Well this is the direction I am going after the input that I received. MB: Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3, picked this up at Micro Center and they matched Neweggs price of $199 and I also get a $20 mail in rebate. Memory: CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop...
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    New I7 build for gaming

    I appreciate the input. I use to rely on Sharkey Extreme web site and they use to build value, high end, and extreme gaming rigs. When I built my current system years ago I used their high end system as a guide line. Now they are no longer posting the rigs they build. The current ones are from...
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    New I7 build for gaming

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Mostly for gaming at high resolution with all settings set at max. I am using a 24" (HP w2408h) monitor that I intend to use with the new rig. Also browsing the internet and word processing. 2. What...
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    Upgrade options

    I use my PC for gaming and the internet. I also have a 24" monitor (1920 X 1200 resolution). So the new PC will be built around gaming. I use to rely on Sharkey Extreme web site for the gaming rigs that they use to build but it appears they no longer do that. So I guess the real question is, how...
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    Upgrade options

    It has been awhile since I upgraded/built a PC and I would like some advice. My current build is: CPU: Intel E6850 overclocked to 3.6 Video: BFG GTX 295 MB: Abit IP35 Pro Ram: 4 GB Corsair XMS DDR2 Hard drives: 2 X 1 TB Western Digital black series OS: Vista 32 bit PSU Cool Master 850 watt I...
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    Griffin Amplifi iPod Speaker System-1200-ITSPKR

    Great Ipod speaker for the money. I bought two (1 for me and 1 for the wife) from Fry's for $109.00 back in the summer of 2008. My wife's first generation iphone works (plays and charges) great on this speaker system. My wife has a current Nano and it plays but will not charge.
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    Windows XP Pro or Vista home premium for new PC build

    I have just built a new gaming rig and would like to know if I should stay with XP pro or install Vista home premium? Here is my new system specs. CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 MB: Abit IP35 Pro Ram: Corsair XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400), 2.1v, 4-4-4-12 Video...
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    ** Antec Nine Hundres Case $89.99 at Frys.com **

    I also have to agree that is a excellent case. This was one of the easier cases to work with. No where near 3 hours to put together
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    P35 or 680i for new system

    I usually rely on Sharky Extreme web page for building my gaming PC?s. As of right now they are recommending the ASUS Striker for their extreme build and the Asus ASUS P5N32-E SLI for their high-end build. I used their advise when building my MSI K8N NEO / AMD athlon 64 3400 rig. I am happy with...
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    P35 or 680i for new system

    Where to start, over the past week I have searched this web site and others to try and find the next MB for my new PC. During the Labor Day weekend sale, I picked up the following parts from Fry?s: Intel e6850 ASUS P5k-E EVGA 8800 GTS 604mb 2GB of Corsair DDR2 8000 (5-5-5-12 at 1.9v)...