Recent content by psionkey

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    Processor for Gaming

    What are you talking about? The FX-55 is still $139 at the egg. You have the apply the coupon code AMDROCKS to get the $50 off
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    Buzzing noise from X800 XL

    I have strange noises coming from my X800 XL card (not the fan, since I put my finger on it to stop it for a sec and the noise was still there). This noise is a loud buzzing sound, and only appear in certain situations, and vary in intensity. The loudest so far is when I load a map in...
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    Soltek K890Pro: Temperatures

    Sisoft sandra is reporting a very strange PCI/Aux reading on my machine. Does anyone else with this motherboard have similar experience? System is AMD64 3200+ Winchester (running at 2.1mhz atm), Soltek K890Pro, Radeon X800 XL, WD 200GB IDE, Antec Sonata case (380W PSU with 24W on 12V)...
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    Please help me find a PSU

    Thanks for the replies all. I've looked at all the suggestions, and while the Tagan has a manageable price, the oczs and seasonics are all a bit pricey for me. I've spent around $300 on components so far ($220 for video card, $50 for sound card, $30 for dvd-rw) and received the cpu and raptor...
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    Please help me find a PSU

    Hi all, I'm in the process of trying to assemble my work system, and I've tried to research power supplies as best I can, but it's been more difficult than I imagined. I'd originally thought to get an Antec Sonata, but after doing some reading it seems that it will not be suitable for my...
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    Radeon X800 XL available again for pre-order at ATI for $269

    http://shop.ati.com/product.asp?sku=2599078 Price is $299 10% will work, making it $269 + shipping Go ahead and bite. You know you want to. Edit: Gone now. That sold out quick. :Q
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    6600 GT vs. X800

    In descending order of performance, with links to the least expensive versions I can find that are currently in stock: 1. X850 XT ($750 for XTPE / PCIE) 2-3. X800 XT ($470 for AGP) 2-3. 6800 Ultra ($489 for AGP) 4-5. 6800 GT ($316 for AGP 128MB) 4-5. X800 XL ($350 for PCIE) 6...
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    EXPIRED!! Outragous Deal Dell Dimension 4600 2.66ghz, 533Mhz, 80Gb, 512MB, CDRW & CD-Rom $499 exp 11/19

    Since the 4600 configs in Dell's configuration only allow 9800Pro's now instead of 9800NP, I assume that they ran out of NPs, and put Pro's in these 4600's that recently shipped instead. This certainly makes the deal a bit more attractive in retrospect. Unfortunately, my computer arrive with no...
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    CD-ROM Audio Cable

    I have a Epox 8rda+ and a Samsung SM348 CDRW/DVD drive. Is it necessary to for me to connect the CD-audio cable to the motherboard at all? Everything (Audio CD's) seems to work fine without it under windows XP, except I can't control the CD volume. The reason I ask is because when I do connect...
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    Kingston Hyper X ( KHX2700/512 ) 512MB PC2700 DDR333 Memory @ $78

    Can you tell me if this stuff is much better than the Crucial 512 PC2700 for $73 at Newegg? (or their Simpletech for $57+$5)? BTW, Newegg also sells the Kingston stuff for $69+$6
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    HOTTER: $150 for opening a CitiBank Account (IMPROVED from first post)

    I just received a welcome kit for this, but no mention inside of the promotion (CGA). I called CS and they told me I did sign up under the CGA promotion, but that it was only $100 for $1500?!? Oh well...
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    8rda+ safe temperature readings?

    I know that the 8rda+ temp sensors report temperatures that are lower than they actually are. My question is: how do I tell the real temperature? My system is reporting a CPU temperature of 30-38 Celcius (aircooled, no overclocking). How does this translate? Should I be worried?
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    Seeking hints on refurbished Sapphire Radeon 9700?

    Newegg Refurbished Items
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    Seeking hints on refurbished Sapphire Radeon 9700?

    Thanks for the comments everyone! They've been very helpful!