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    GTX 470 w/ 8800 GTS 640 as Physx

    Will this setup have enough power using a Corsair HX620, or am I cutting it too close? Thanks, Ryan
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    PNY GTX 470 + Just Cause 2 Coupon w/ Mafia 2 Game Coupon = $250 + Free Shipping

    Newegg PNY XLR8 GeForce GTX 470 (Fermi) 1280MB GDDR5 PCI Express Video Card + Just Cause 2 Coupon [newegg.com] w/ Mafia 2 Game Coupon http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?nm_mc=AFC-SlickDeals&cm_mmc=AFC-SlickDeals-_-NA-_-NA-_-NA&ItemList=Combo.456554 $295 - $15 rebate - $29.50...
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    Need a CPU cooler for a 775 CPU

    Hello everyone! I am looking to OC my C2Q 6600 beyond 2.8ghz. I have been using a Zalman 9500 for about 4 years now, which has done a pretty good job, but the fan is starting to go so I am using that as an excuse to get a new one. I have been doing research on coolers, but every source seems...
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    GTX 470 for $240, no rebates

    Could be a typo possibly? http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...379&CatId=3669
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    gtx 460 vs. 470 and other questions

    Hey all, Posting for the first time in quite a while. I am considering replacing my 8800gts 640 with either a gtx 460 1gb or gtx 470, but I am having a hard time finding a good source that will compare the overclocking performance for each. I can find info about preOC'd cards, but I want info...
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    Need a Motherboard for the Q6600 B0

    After about a year off from the Anandtech forums, I have decided to return to get some help! My Nvidia 680i mobo is starting to act up and I'm afraid it doesn't have much time left. I currently use a Q6600 and am looking for something that will OC well. I'm not looking for a top of the line...
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    FHD2400 Composite Input Broken?

    So I had a VCR that was plugged into my cable via RCA like normal, then into my monitor via composite cable so I could watch TV with my monitor, I unplugged the composite cable for only about 5 minutes, plugged in my roommates PS2, then went to plug my VCR back into my monitor, now I have...
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    CrossFire on 680i SLI mobo?

    Can it be done? And while I'm here, will there be any bandwidth limitations with the newest gen cards on a PCI-E 1.1 16x slot? Thanks
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    Watching Cable TV on Monitor

    What are my options? I already have a TV Tuner for my PC, but I would like something external so my PC wouldn't have to be on whenever I watch TV. Do I need an external TV Tuner or is there other options? Thanks
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    ATI Primary, Nvidia Secondary for PhysX

    So apparently there is a very good deal for the 4870 at newegg, but one thing is lingering in my mind, PhysX. I would love to make the jump to the 4870, but here is my question: Can I use the 4870 in my primary slot, and run PhysX on my 8800GTS in my secondary slot? Thanks for your...
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    Dedicated GPU for Physics

    So I have an 8800GTS right now and plan on upgrading to a GTX 260, I want to know when dedicated GPU physics will become reality. I have a 680i mobo with 3 PCI-E slots (1 of the being a 4x slot) that is waiting for this technology! I remember hearing about being able to put an old video card...
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    Why are Most People Still Recommending the 4870?

    Most people are still recommending the 4870 over the GTX 260, which is a bit surprising to me. Positive The 4870 does have basically "free" 8X edge AA, support for the unproven DX10.1, overall puts out more FPS, kind of unknown OCing potential, and the mysterious Havok support on the way...
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    How Good is this GPU?

    I can't find any info about it. Any ideas? Thanks
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    GTX 260 or 9800 GX2?

    With some recent price drops by nVidia, the 9800 GX2 has fallen at a very nice price point. Although the GTX 260 can be had for cheaper, the 9800 GX2 can push more FPS than the GTX 280 in most cases. Seems to me the 9800 GX2 is the better buy, or am I wrong? EDIT: BTW the EVGA 9800 GX2 can...
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    Need Help Selecting a 24" Monitor

    Hey guys! So I'm in the market for my FIRST LCD monitor and could use some help. Is 6-bit dithering much worse quality than full 8-bit? PVA vs. TN quality that big of a difference? Is 1:1 pixel mapping a feature, or something that can be accomplished on all monitors? I'm kinda...
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    <Removed>.com

    Created by one of our very own, adlep has been working on this website for 6 months. I think this is a great step forward in increasing the life of our beloved video cards. Please check it out and provide feedback in the forums of the website. Website Link Digg Link It has been...
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    Need Help Finding Hacked PhysX Drivers for G80

    Can anyone link me to them? Thanks!
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    8800GTS 640 vs. 4870 Benchmarks Needed

    Anybody have any? Would buying 1 4870 really be better than 2 8800GTS 640? Seems like the extra memory would help me at high resolutions (19 x 12). Benchmarks would be very helpful. Thanks
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    Poor Q6600 OC's

    So I've been pretty disappointed with the OC of my Q6600. I understand my mobo (in sig) may not be the best OCing mobo, and that the Q6600 is a B3 revision, but I still think I should be able to pull off 3.0GHz to 3.2GHz. Could it have something to do with the lack of power from my old PSU...
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    Next Wave of 4870's

    I decided to wait for a 4870 with an upgraded cooler, or perhaps 1gig of VRAM. Any ideas when something like these will be released? Thanks EDIT: Better put, when will the non reference versions be released?
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    Video Card Consumption Chart

    Excellent chart for those of those who want real world power consumption numbers. LINK
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    Ryan's Super Hardware / Budget Conundrum

    So I have a conundrum that I thought would be easier to compile into 1 thread in the general hardware section. Help would be greatly appreciated! If there is a better thread for this I apologize ahead of time. So I'm trying to save money for my freshman year of college, but at the same time...
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    (G80) 8800GTS 640 SLI or Different Route?

    I have 1 (G80) 8800GTS 640 right now and a 680i Mobo. I am upgrading to a 24" inch monitor which I know is going to effect my frame rates, but I would like to keep the same quality settings in my games. Basically I am trying to get the best bang for my buck. Should I go for another 8800GTS or...
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    Upgrading from 2 Gigs to 6 Gigs DDR2-800

    You know, I figure why the hell not with RAM being so cheap now in days. I am running XP64 right now. Suggestions / Concerns? (Didn't know if this topic should go in the mem / storage thread or the gaming thread or what, so I put it here :))
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    4850 on a 680i board!?

    So I have an 8800GTS 640MB on a 680i mobo right now and am considering the upgrade to either a 4850 or a 4870 when it comes out. Any forseeable problems with this mix. I figure i'll start off with 1 4850, then when I want to make the jump to crossfire, I'll buy a new mobo and another 4850 /...
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    nVidia's Response to the 4850 and 4870

    Nvidia has 9800 GTX+ : 55nm G92 Author: Richard Swinburne Published: 19th June 2008 G92 on 55nm - that G80 core has come a long way since its 90nm launch in November 2006 If you were thinking Nvidia had no answer to the AMD HD 4850 and was only launching the 260 GTX and 280 GTX, you...
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    Palit 8800GT 1gig

    I've read a few reviews, but they all contrdict eachother, plus idk if they are very trustworthy sites. Anybody have experience with one? Thanks
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    8800GT SLi or 8800GTS Sli?

    I have an 8800GTS 640MB installed in my system already, so I have a choice. I can either install another 8800GTS, or I can sell the GTS I have and buy 2 8800GT's. I read the reviews for the new GT200 cards and the GT200 doesn't provide a great enough performance boost to justify the cost...
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    175.16 Nvidia Drivers Cause WinXP 64 to Freeze at Boot Screen

    I recently reformatted my PC because I wanted to put XP64 on my PC. The install went fine, then I installed my nForce drivers, which went fine, but when I installed the new 175.16 drivers and restart, it gets as far as the windows boot screen (with that blue loading bar) and just continuously...
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    Getting parts to upgrade my PC into a HTPC

    I'm not sure what category this exactly falls under, so I just put it here. Alright, so basically what I want is the ability to watch HD movies, play HD games, and watch non-HD cable on my 24" LCD monitor. The reason I want to be able to do all of this on an LCD monitor is because I will be...
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    Vista Won't Reboot, Load in Safe Mode, or Repair

    Okay, so I was playing Bioshock today, then all the sudden my picture started picking up fragments and looked scrambled. So, I thought it was just the GPU overheating, so I turned off my PC for a bit, came back, and tried to boot back in. At first, everything seems perfectly normal, I post, I...
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    WOOOOOOOT OFFFFFFFF!!!!

    Check it out! www.woot.com EDIT: Dang... someone beat me to it.... Sorry admins, you can delete this thread. Locked as repost AnandTech Moderator allisolm
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    Looking for a Demonoid Invite!

    Hi all, I feel bad bothering all you Demonoid users, but I would greatly appreciate it if someone could spare a Demonoid invite. Thanks in advance! Ryan
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    Is HD Ready Worth the Price Premium?

    Hi all, I'm thinking about buying my first LCD monitor for my system. My CRT I use to use nearly caught fire the other day (just because it is 12 years old and crappy) and has left a horrible smell of burning cathode, so this was the last straw for me. Now, I own a 8800GTS, and I want to...
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    Poor Q6600 Overclocking

    Hi everyone, I just recently bought a Q6600 (B3 stepping) for my PC and I seem to be having trouble getting a decent overclock. First off, I would like to point out I am aware of the fact that G0's may get slightly better OC's, but with my budget this is not possible at the moment, and...
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    Need Advice for a PSU that will Power my Upgrades

    Alright, so I need to power a Q6600, 8800GTS 640MB, Swiftech H20-120 PREMIUM CPU Liquid Cooling Kit, EVGA 680i mobo, dvd drive, floppy drive, multimedia card reader, 2 HDD's, Auzentech Xplosion, and a 240mm side fan. Now, I want to hopefully spend less than $150 on this and would like it to...
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    Best Liquid Cooling Kit for My Setup

    Hi, The topic summary basically asks my question but, I have an EVGA 680i Mobo inside of a Thermaltake Armor Tower w/ the side fan. I plan on buying and OCing a Q6600 after the price cuts and I feel air cooling w/ my Zalman 9500 won't be enough to hit my desired OC around 3.2GHz and up. I do...
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    Best Watercooling Kit for my System

    Hi, The topic summary basically asks my question but, I have an EVGA 680i Mobo inside of a Thermaltake Armor Tower w/ the side fan. I plan on buying and OCing a Q6600 after the price cuts and I feel air cooling w/ my Zalman 9500 won't be enough to hit my desired OC around 3.2GHz and up. I do...
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    The Not Official Official Core 2 Quad Thread!

    Here's a good discussion kicker! What are your takes on the new C2Q processor line and how do you think this will effect the future?