Recent content by loshon

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    Issues while installing XP from a flash drive

    Hey, first off, I'm sorry if this is the wrong section, I couldn't decide between this and Windows and Computer help, so I just kinda guessed. Anyways, I recently got sick of using Fedora on my ACER aspire one Netbook, which previously had XP installed, so I am now attempting to put XP back...
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    Upgrading GPU, should I get a PSU with it?

    Thanks a bunch! Looks like I'll order with extreme confidence thanks to this board once again. Have a good one!
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    Upgrading GPU, should I get a PSU with it?

    Hi Anandtech, I've finally decided on upgrading from my 4850 to the 6850, but I'm still stuck on my PSU (and whether or not my card will run with it). I've got an Antec 450W PSU running my current setup without a problem (E6750 C2D, 3HDs, 4850, Gigbyte P35 DS3R). So, my question is, am I...
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    Advice on a budget upgrade?

    Awesome, thanks. I'll try it now. Edit: It works great. Thanks a bunch.
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    Advice on a budget upgrade?

    Haha, okay, thanks a bunch. Have fun at the game.
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    Advice on a budget upgrade?

    Doing some scouting I discovered that I had stuck a 500W PSU in a build that I pieced together from 4 older computers, so I'll probably just swap out that one for the one I have now. And after doing some browsing, I found this 4601GB (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127510). I'll...
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    Advice on a budget upgrade?

    Wow, thanks for the advice! I guess you're right about the OCing thing, although I'm still going to see if I can get this up to 3.4 Ghz while I wait for a few price drops and more input. I may decide to get a GPU and then do the test that snouter was talkin' bout to see if I really need a new...
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    Advice on a budget upgrade?

    Hmm, this makes me completely reevaluate my position. Thanks for your advice. Currently I'm running a 450W Antec PSU that came with my case when I build it 2 years back, and most likely should have failed a long time ago, so sitting on it is making me somewhat nervous. Based on what I've read...
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    Advice on a budget upgrade?

    Hi, my current build is aging pretty hard right now, but I'm rather tight on funds, so I'm gonna reuse some things from my current build in order to get the best bang:buck ratio. However, I'm still not sure on a few parts, so I figured I'd post here and see if you guys had any up-to-date...
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    Does an extra 1 Gig count?

    Hello, so I'm upgrading my GFX card, and I'm thinking of possibly purchasing another 2 gigs of RAM for my computer, for around 30 bucks. I already have 2 gigs, and I'm running Vista 32 bit. My question is: If I got this new RAM, would I be able to use the full 2 gigs, or just the extra 1 gig...
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    Buying New Graphics Card

    Hmm... More things to consider.... Edit: Oooh. Looks very nice and it has good reviews too. I just don't know if it will fit in my case...(Antec Sonota II)
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    Buying New Graphics Card

    Okay, this is what I understand: I have a PCI-E X16 slot. I can use PCI-E x16 2.0 cards on that slot? So, say I wanted this card, would that work? http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814130335 EditL Thanks again. Edit: Oh dang, it was deactivated several minutes ago. Sorry. But...
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    Buying New Graphics Card

    Thanks for the help! I appreciate it very much. Yes, it is 1280x1024.
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    Buying New Graphics Card

    Hmm, okay. Does anyone have any favorites/suggestions as far as brands for the ATI cards? And how do I know if my mobo has PCIe 1.1? I have only 1 PCIe x16 slot, so...don't I need two to use a 2.0? And my moniter is really small at 17". It works for me, but I'm playing games like Crysis, The...
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    Buying New Graphics Card

    Hello, I'm buying a new graphics card and I want to spend in between 150-250 dollars. I can't get one with PCIe 2.0, becuase of my motherboard but power is not an issue. DX 10 is needed. I prefer EVGA, but mostly because I can't find an ATI card with a manufacturer that I like. If anyone has any...