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    Computer parts help

    Ok, so I've already went ahead and bought this processor ( got for cheaper at microcenter ): Intel Core i7 920 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819115202 I haven't purchased anything else, but what I've selected so far is: Motherboard - GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R LGA 1366...
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    Need help building new high-end computer

    Ok, I'm finally going to make my purchases in the next day or two. Nothing from my original plan has changed. Does anybody have any recommendations/changes? Thanks. Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R $129.99 Q6600 EVGA 8800GS 640mb $359.99 AR (maybe) Corsair 520 Patriot extreme 2x2gb DDR2-800 $199.99...
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    Need help building new high-end computer

    Thanks a lot. I'm almost certain I'm gonna go with that gigabyte board, 4GB ram, corsair 520, Q6600, seagate 500gb..video card is up in the air, really torn between 2900xt and 8800gts. The 22nd can't come soon enough.
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    Need help building new high-end computer

    Thanks for the responses. Sinn, that seems like a really good setup as well. I think one thing for sure is that I'm going with that GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R, and the 8800GTX. The 4GB ddr800 seems to be the better option. Question for everyone..is there any real performance difference between the...
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    Need help building new high-end computer

    I have no intention of overclocking, so I guess I'll stick with whatever stock HSF. Thanks, guys. Also, does anyone know if there are any new tech on the horizon that would be worth waiting for?
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    Need help building new high-end computer

    Wow, thanks. That's nowhere near as much as I thought it would cost. I'm definitely taking this into consideration..I'd probably up the CPU to the E6600. Any suggestions on a HSF?
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    Need help building new high-end computer

    I'm looking to build a new gaming desktop (I also do a lot of work with Adobe CS3), and I've been so out of the loop with computer technology lately that I have no idea what to look for. I'm not really looking to spend more than $1500 (excluding LCD display, keyboard, mouse, speakers), so...
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    Freeware Antivirus, AntiSpyware, Firewall, and AntiSpam Applications Thread | Windows Vista / 2K / XP

    I can't seem to install AOL AVS with Vista Ultimate.. I keep getting an unknown error 3/4 through and it rolls back the install.. I just did a clean install of Vista, so I don't have any other antivirus program conflicting. Any suggestions?
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    Vista Ultimate problem with network adapter

    Thanks for the reply. I had initially thought this was the issue and no matter what I do, it still will keep telling me that. I even tried taking off the security completely on the network, and it still wouldn't work. I have my linksys router set to WPA-PSK TKIP. In my vista Network...
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    Vista Ultimate problem with network adapter

    I just upgraded to Vista Ultimate, and my network adapter will not let me connect to my wireless network. I have a D-Link DWL G520 adapter, and can see my linksys network, but when I try to connect to it, I get the message "The compatibility of your network adapter does not match the...
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    PSU question

    http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=332377&pfp=SEARCH I need one to replace my old 480W that died on me. I have a P4 3.2GHz, 1 gig RAM, 160 gig HD, and X800XT so I need one with a PCIe power connector. Thanks.
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    Is my computer screwed?

    Ok guys, I swapped out my Antec PSU with an old one, and at works. Thanks for the help. This is the second time this power supply went bad on me..its the Antec Neo-something 480W.
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    Is my computer screwed?

    I do have the card completely out, and it still doesn't boot up (no POST or anything). I know this though: There was a power outage, and that is why my computer was shut off when I got back home.
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    Computer died and will not power up anymore

    Keevon, that sounds eerily similar to my problem.
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    Is my computer screwed?

    I came back from work today to find my computer shut down (it's usually always on). I press power and I hear this rather loud rattling sound and I get no beeps or anything. My monitor is not picking up a signal. I find out that the rattling is coming from my graphics card fan, so I took the...