Recent content by vikingblade

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    Help..Router Question

    thanks guys... im in the tampa bay area of florida. they recently offered a 20mbps connection. so, i jumped on it. dont think im getting it tho. couple dumb questions.. how do i know the speed available for wired connection on my router. it seems to only list the wireless speed. router box...
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    Help..Router Question

    Hi.. I have Brighthouse Road Runner Cable.. supposedly 20mbps. I recently added a second pc, but didnt want or need a wireless connection. Wired is easily done. So, i bought a cheap Belkin wireless G Router. My question is... if im going wired..no wireless, does it matter what router i use...
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    Need Input on LCD Monitor

    concerning widescreen monitors... how does this effect games? is there that typical black bars at top and bottom, or will it fill the entire screen? are all games compatible?
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    Need Input on LCD Monitor

    im looking to replace my big crt monitor - viewsonic p225 with an lcd. i currently run an ati x1800xt video card, but plan on upgrading to an 8800gtx eventually. i normally play games at 1600x1200 and desktop apps at 1024x768. id like to get as big a screen as possible, since my current crt is...
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    X1950XTX - 8800GTX - 8800GTS

    thnx.. sounds great.
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    Upgrading CPU - Need Input

    thnx guys. the 3500 seems ok, but i need to have like 10 ie explorer windows open plus a voice recognition app, and want to be able to game at the same time. im experiencing chugging in-game with my voice app and game running. im thinking its a cpu issue, since ive got 2gb ram and im actually...
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    Upgrading CPU - Need Input

    hi. im thinking its time to upgrade my cpu. unfortunately, i cant afford to get a new motherboard etc.. im stuck with my socket 939 for now. i currently have an amd 3500 venice cpu. my motherboard is the EPOX EP-9NPA+ULTRA nForce4 Ultra Athlon 64(FX) Skt939. question is, what is my best cpu...
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    Please Help

    im actually only running single core.. amd 3500. i have 2gb of ram. i noticed the chugging in-game when i started using voice buddy. it doesnt seem to be ram issue. in task manager, voice buddy app is only using 6,500 kb or so. the cpu% jumps immediately from like 15% to 25% usage just by...
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    Please Help

    hi. i have a situation, was hoping for some input.. i am disabled, i use a program called voice buddy to do voice command control of keyboard when playing games. it works very well. however, i am noticing a serious lag, chugging when i play games. this only happens when i have the voice buddy...
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    X1950XTX - 8800GTX - 8800GTS

    do you guys have an idea of the ati x1800xt 512mb gpu performance compared to the newest gpu's. would it be close to the x1900xt? im trying to determine how much of a performance increase id get with an 8800.
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    X1950XTX - 8800GTX - 8800GTS

    Anyone know of a good comparison review of the GTX vs GTS 640? Considering Im running at 16x12 max with an amd 3500, would a gtx be a waste of money? Would the gts 640 give me the same performance. Im trying to justify the extra cost of the gtx. or not....hehe.
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    Case List for 8800GTX/GTS

    Ive got an Antec SLK3000, Looking to get a GTX, will it fit? I havnt seen my case listed.
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    X1950XTX - 8800GTX - 8800GTS

    thanks chizow... are you sure the 8800's will fit my case and my ps is ok? is there a major increase in performance going with the gtx over the gts 640? would the gtx absolutely run the toughest games well with maxed quality at 16x12?
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    X1950XTX - 8800GTX - 8800GTS

    Thanks for the input. I really want to be able to run the new games very well. im so tired of lg, stutter and having to lower my eye candy. a year ago, my 1800xt was kick ass... now, its painful to play rs vegs at 1024x768!!! and fear stutters like hell. will the 8800 fit in my case? will my...
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    X1950XTX - 8800GTX - 8800GTS

    Hi guys. I was ready to pull the trigger on a 8800gtx, however, reconsidered, lots of things to consider. Please help, I really need your input... Will a GTX or GTS fit in my case? Ive got the Antec SLK3000 Will my power supply be ok? Ive got the Fortron 450 Other factors... I am...