Recent content by towely

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    Rate my 2k Core 2 Build

    Does Pro offer any benefit when connected to my home's wireless network? My primary gaming PC is pro right now, but I never use Windows to connect to the network only the Linksys software. Also, will I notice any performance uprade if I and a basic sound card like an x-fi music? I...
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    Would an X-Fi Xtream make a difference at all with 2.1 speakers?

    If you have a relatively new mobo, just use onboard sound. I guarantee you won't notice a difference. Sound cards are the physics cards of yesteryear.
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    Rate my 2k Core 2 Build

    I already have a Dell 2005fpw 20" widescreen LCD. As for OS, currently I have 1 PC with Home and 1 PC with Pro and I notice ZERO difference with gaming. For a pure gaming machine, there is really no difference whatsoever. Regardless, I indend on upgrading to Vista within the year. Any...
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    Rate my 2k Core 2 Build

    Purpose: Extreme Gaming @ 1680*1050 until DX10 games are out. Budget: Around 2k. Current Configuration: 1 x LG GSA-H10N DVD+RW 16X8X16 DVD-RW 16X6X16 Dual Layer 10X/6X DVD-RAM 12X Writer 2MB Black OEM W/ SW 1 x OCZ GameXStream 600W ATX12V 24PIN SLI Ready Active PFC ATX Power Supply...
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    10k vs. 7.5k RPM speed

    An 18gig 15k drive for games? No...just no.
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    10k vs. 7.5k RPM speed

    AMD x2 is now an antique and you will be ridiculed for buying one. Go conroe. Raptor HDDs are generally regarded as outrageously overpriced and not worth the money, unless you happen to be Bill Gates. If you really desire extra speed, you can RAID a couple 320gb Seagate Barracudas and have a...