Recent content by Tadhg

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    2500k build critique please

    Planning a new computer. Here are my choices so far for the components I need: i5 2500K LGA 1155 Boxed Processor ~$195 Asus P8P67 LGA 1155 P67 ATX Intel Motherboard ~128 Samsung 22x DVD±RW Burner ~$18 Antec Three Hundred ATX Mid Tower Case ~$60 GigaByte Radeon HD 6850 $190...
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    Sandy Bridge 2500K $179.99 , 2600k $279.99 plus cheapish boards

    And then try to sell you a warranty too! Those cunning bastards!
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    Sandy Bridge 2500K $179.99 , 2600k $279.99 plus cheapish boards

    Pair the AMD CPUs with their mobo combo discounts and it evens out. The X4 640 gets a lot of love with budget builders. I've been holding out for Sandy to build a new compy. Hope these prices are true.
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    Help w/ 700-800 gaming build appreciated

    Hi again. I'm ordering parts this week (had some delays) and I had a few questions Can you suggest a wireless solution? My building sends out a wireless signal. If I buy a wireless card for my computer, can I then use my motherboard's ethernet to provide wired internet for my XBox360? Would...
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    Help w/ 700-800 gaming build appreciated

    Hmm, I hadn't considered the fitness of my case. It's a Lian Li similar to the model here: http://www.hardcoreware.net/reviews/review-133-1.htm -- 2 80mm intakes, a rear exhaust fan, but also with a top blowhole as well. Thank you for posting that build. Do you think I should look for a new case...
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    Help w/ 700-800 gaming build appreciated

    Hi all. My PC of 7-8 years finally died; it's replacement time. At first I was looking at budget gaming laptops as a desktop replacement/school laptop, but I'm not sure how feasible those are. Now I'm researching desktops, eploring the idea that I may be better off building a gaming pc now, and...