Recent content by jasonb55

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    HD4870 dieing...equivalent replacement?

    Thanks for the replies. I have never had any luck with overclocking videocards and is not something I'm willing to bet on to achieve the same performance. I do appreciate the suggestion though. So it's decided that 6770 would be similar to my 4870 but try for a 6850 if I can find a good deal...
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    HD4870 dieing...equivalent replacement?

    Hi I think my 1GB HD4870 is on its last legs. I'm looking more for a budget card with same performance and after looking at benches on this site, it would seem the HD6850 is the closest in performance but still faster. I'm looking in the $100cdn price range and the cheapest 6850's I've come...
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    Wife's computer - Future HTPC

    Haha, damn. Still a good deal but those were some good prices and I'm glad I wasn't missing something. Thanks
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    Wife's computer - Future HTPC

    Hey That sounds like exactly what I need to put a HTPC together. Problem is, when I added those items to the cart on newegg.ca I don't get the same prices. The ram is coming out at $45 and the PSU is $40 (after MIR). Is there some kind of comboing to get the lower prices? Any help would be...
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    GTX570 vs HD6970

    If he was to upgrade everything, what would you recommend he get to go with the GTX570?
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    GTX570 vs HD6970

    His monitor is 1920x1080. Currently he has a HP computer with a core2quad Q6700(I think) and 6gigs of ram. I have him upgrading to a Antec truepower 650w PSU, and one of these cards. In the summer/fall, he will be upgrading his case, processor, motherboard and ram. I realize the card may be...
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    GTX570 vs HD6970

    I'm helping a buddy upgrade his computer and I'm torn between these two cards. The Anandtech review for the 6970 shows that they are both pretty close in performance which makes me lean towards the 570 because of the better price. Is this right or am I missing something? I've always ended up...
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    Upgrading friends computer. Have questions...

    Thanks. That was very helpful.
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    Upgrading friends computer. Have questions...

    Is the Intel drive worth the $75 premium over a vertex2?? If it's negligible, I would like to be able to save him that money. Also, you said 500w would be enough. Would it be better to stay with the 650w and bring it over if/when he upgrades his processor/motherboard? Thanks Jason
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    Upgrading friends computer. Have questions...

    My friend currently has a HP computer. The only thing I know right now is it has a core 2 quad processor and 6gb of ram. He has about $800cdn to put onto it. I have recommended the following to him but have a few questions myself. • 650w Antec Truepower powersupply - $69.99 • Powercolor...
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    2TB Drive on old PC with SATA1

    As the title states, will I be able to connect 2TB drives to a SATA1 port and be able to access the full 2TB? I have done google searches but havent been able to find the answer to my specific question... I am using my old computer with WinXP as a server and would like to avoid having to...
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    Soundcard

    Hey, A friend of mine has a HP computer with Windows Vista. Recently his onboard sound stopped working. (Is not detected in operating system). He only uses 2.1 speakers and occasionally headphones. Will any soundcard (cheap) be sufficent? I'm looking at the Soundblaster Audigy SE...
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    Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Recommendations

    I have the Logitech MK700 keyboard/mouse combo. It is around $100 I think and I use it on my couch 14ft away from the receiver in another room. Playing games on my couch is FUN! and it plays FPS games pretty well(for me). The only pitfall is the keyboard keys are laptop style and I'm still...
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    Radeon x800 XL

    Thanks for the suggestions. It's actually just for my dads PC and he only does web browsing and a few facebook games. So I ordered a fanless Radeon HD 3450 for $30. No more failing fans!
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    Radeon x800 XL

    I have a x800 XL with a dead fan. I searched around a bit on the internet and the only things I have been able to find, I am unable to get anymore. Does anyone have any ideas on where I could find one? Thanks