Recent content by hjack

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    Best 20" (viewable) CRT for undr $700?

    Thanks for all the replies. I looked into LCDs but I just can't get over the locked in resolution and the limited color depth. If I had $1000+ to spend I might take the plunge for a 20" but for now I still think CRT is the way to go (real estate isn't a problem). So I ordered a NEC...
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    Best 20" (viewable) CRT for undr $700?

    I just returned a Viewsonic G220fb because it hade too much curvature on the top on bottom of the image, lousy white saturation and an irritating moire I couldn't make go away. My budget for a new CRT is $700 but no one reviews them anymore so I am looking for any recommendations? I would...
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    Build or buy pre-built from Monarch?

    ha! if money were no object I would be looking at Falcon Northwest or Voodoo! I find the idea of building it myself appealing but would also like a company to send me new parts when they break.
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    Worth investing in PCI-Express now?

    I am buying a new system (soon, I hope!) and am stuck in the PCI-Express vs. AGP dilema. I know PCI-Express is the latest and fastest option but I am not all that interested in SLI (I would rather buy the latest generation GPU rather than pair up 2 n-1 generation cards) but am not sure how long...
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    Build or buy pre-built from Monarch?

    I'm fed up with Dell and the like so I have been looking to build my own system but during my research ran across Monarch who can (potentially) build it for me for not many more dollars. Since my time is worth something it might be smart to have Monarch just build the system for me, but...