Recent content by hiepbiz

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    2.3-2.4k gaming rig

    Well, different people have different opinion. Depending on the OP's o/c goal, cheaper alternative (yet still quality) could be a better choice so that he has more money to spend on other stuff. I agree that with high o/c for quad (like 3.3+ ghz) high-end motherboard is needed to ensure the...
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    2.3-2.4k gaming rig

    MarcVenice is so right about the whole case and cooling things. Get a decent case with good airflow (CM Stacker is a very good choice). Get a Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme and plenty of fans and you can definitely push your quad close to 3.6ghz (mine is running at that speed right now with the...
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    Building gaming computer, budget of $3000.

    I see that you pick the Q6600 G0; that must mean you want a little o/c action. Then i would recommend Asus P5K Premium, a very fine motherboard for o/c that quad CPU. It is a popular choice among xtremesystems.org members. And an o/c Q6600 is the best CPU imo ( i got my Q6600 to 3.7ghz on Ultra...
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    X800XL Pre-Order Again at ATI.COM with 10% off

    Here is the link http://shop.ati.com/product.asp?sku=2599078. There is a code for 10% off but since I can't post it here, just go to fatwallet forum and find it there. I would consider this is a hot deal although I don't know they would ship it though. I got a 6800gt instead, but someone out...
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    Wondering about ATI Vs. Nvidia PCI-E...

    you should look for 6800U below $500, since you can SLI 6800U, but not X850. SLI ATI doesn't come out yet, so safe way right now is nVidia. Check Chumbo.com, they have X850 cheaper, last time I saw it was 480.
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    Best online retailer?

    this is hot deals forum, I think you should move to off topic.
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    HOLY MOTHER OF GOD!!! x850xt 485.49!!!!!!

    It's now officially pulled off the site, :). Too bad, right at the moment I plan to buy it to replace my brand new 6800gt. Damn