Recent content by MonsterMac

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    New Build for a friend

    I'm building it with him and I told him that's why I didn't want to be responsible for being the one that built it or take any form of payment, and that's why I said if there are problems that's something he has to be ready for but I will reiterate what I said to him because that is a very good...
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    New Build for a friend

    I will be helping him build it, so I will probably go to OEM route for those parts and also use newegg as the place we're gonna order from I'm not too familiar with tiger direct.
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    New Build for a friend

    Hey guys, My friend asked me about this build but I was wondering what you guys think and what your thoughts were. Here's what he said: im looking at http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...4&Sku=I69-0950 for the processor http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=A455-2869 for...
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    2.1 Computer Audio System

    they can be normal sized i guess, I might even get some floor sized ones... I'm moving into my new place tomorrow and I will see how much room I have after all is said and done - I'll keep you guys posted thanks again for all the help!!
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    2.1 Computer Audio System

    any last thoughts?
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    2.1 Computer Audio System

    bump - opinions anyone??
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    2.1 Computer Audio System

    OK here is a little update on how my search is going. I still can't decide on a set of speakers for the set. I am going to go with the Dayton SUB-100 HT Series 10" 125 Watt Powered Subwoofer, and a mid-range receiver (Onkyo?). For my use I would like to have them sitting on my desk on either...
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    2.1 Computer Audio System

    Would a subwoofer work with this? I can't see a picture of the back to see if the 'woofer' inputs are there?
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    2.1 Computer Audio System

    Hey guys, I've done a little research of my own on here and some other sites and have come to the conclusion that for my computer speaker upgrade, I am going to make it from "scratch" with a receiver, two satellite speakers, and a separate sub woofer. As I said earlier, I intend to use this...
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    New Computer Hard Drive Configuration

    Hey Guys, I'm working on putting together a new computer with an eVGA 8800GT, Intel 2.4ghz 6600 Quad Core, and an ASUS P5E LGA 775 motherboard. The computer is going to have 6 SATA hard drives, and I was wondering if anyone had any input as to whether I should buy a raptor/small fast hard...
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    Problems with 6.11 Catalyst Driver Suite ATi Radeon 9200 Installation

    thanks for the quick replies - i'll give the windows update thing a shot and see what I come up with.
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    Problems with 6.11 Catalyst Driver Suite ATi Radeon 9200 Installation

    Hey Guys, I reformatted my Aunts computer, and everything installed fine (drivers, windows, updates, etc.) except the videocard drivers. When I install the videocard drivers, I go to the ATi website, and select the proper windows installation and videocard to get the right driver (Catalyst...
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    Laptop Advice ($1500 Price Limit)

    I'm on Lenovo's site, and all of the T60's I'm looking at and am trying to customize don't have the option for an extended warranty, can someone link me to it? The only warranty options I see available for those are "1 Year Warranty".
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    Laptop Advice ($1500 Price Limit)

    Hey guys, I'm looking to buy a laptop to use for word, music playback, internet surfing, etc. in the price range of $1500 dollars. I haven't been keeping up on the latest deals, or the latest technologies related to laptops so I'm looking for any and all recommendations. The only thing that...
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    Why did we invade Iraq in your own words

    the only people that know for sure are those in power, not your average us citizen, however - i'm guessing oil played a large part though.