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    i7-2630QM vs. i5-2410M

    hey guys I'm browsing around for a new laptop. My two best options are: - HP Pavilion DV6-6080ee / i7-2630QM, 6gb ddr3, 750gb, hd6770 for $1,132 - HP Pavilion DV6-6050ee / i5-2410M, 4gb ddr3, 500gb, hd6770 for $960 I wanna use the laptop for gaming mainly. Is the i7 worth the price...
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    5750 vs 6670 [1440x900]

    just ordered the Sapphire Radeon HD5750 1gb GDDR5 Vapor-X. thanks for your input fellas.
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    5750 vs 6670 [1440x900]

    hey guys I stumbled upon a Sapphire Radeon 5750 Vapor-X that's cheaper than a MSI Radeon 6670. I'm assuming the 5750 would be a better buy, right? System specs: - Intel i3 540 - 4gb ddr3 - 500gb / 160gb - 450w (30a on 12v) I game at a low resolution (1440x900), but I'd like to enjoy some eye...
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    8gb ddr3 value vs 4gb ddr3 gamer edition

    interesting link. thanks for the info.
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    8gb ddr3 value vs 4gb ddr3 gamer edition

    I'm running Windows 7 actually.
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    8gb ddr3 value vs 4gb ddr3 gamer edition

    My bad, should have been more specific. System specs are: - Intel i3 540 @ 3.4ghz - MSI H55-GD65 - 4gb drr3 1333 Kingston Valueram basically, what would be a better option for gaming?
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    8gb ddr3 value vs 4gb ddr3 gamer edition

    My bad, should have been more specific. System specs are: - Intel i3 540 @ 3.4ghz - MSI H55-GD65 - 4gb drr3 1333 Kingston Valueram basically, what would be a better option for gaming?
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    8gb ddr3 value vs 4gb ddr3 gamer edition

    I was just wondering, what would be better? 8gb ddr3 1333mhz Kingston ValueRam or 4gb ddr3 1600mhz Patriot Gamer Edition (PGD34G1600ELK) food for thought...
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    GTX 550 vs HD6770 for 1440x900

    The gtx 460 768mb is out of stock here - probably cuz they only imported only a handful of everything [bastards]. Anyway, thanks for the suggestions guys.
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    GTX 550 vs HD6770 for 1440x900

    I'm gonna go for the gtx 550, mainly cuz that model comes with a 3 year warranty. thanks for the help, appreciate it.
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    GTX 550 vs HD6770 for 1440x900

    well, I play games like Crysis 2, Dirt3, COD BO, Fallout NV, Left4Dead2, BF, etc... can the gtx 550 perform well under dx11? thanks for the help guys.
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    GTX 550 vs HD6770 for 1440x900

    hello I was planning on buying either a GTX 460 ($225) or HD6850 ($267), but I can't manage right now. I've narrowed my search down to 2 other options. Please, note that I won't be buying online, I live in Beirut, Lebanon. my options are: EVGA GeForce GTX 550 1gb [01G-P3-1556-KR] for $182...
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    Which Thermaltake?

    not gonna take my chances and get it shipped half way across the world, all while crossing my fingers and hoping I don't get it d.o.a.
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    Which Thermaltake?

    hmm, I've stumbled upon a Gigabyte Superb 720 (GE-P610A-C2) for $145. It's a $40 difference, but I reckon it's worth it. Comments?
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    Which Thermaltake?

    are they so bad they don't merit a review? lol