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    So.... I *thought* I wasnt going to be playing any games...

    I built a new desktop for MOSTLY photshop and video editting... so I figured Id be find with the onboard graphics... And I LOVE this setup- cant imagine going back to a non-SSD setup. Only thing- is I was tempted to fire up a few games- and now I DO think Id like to bump up the GPU for some...
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    Choosing what to place on SSD

    Just built a new system and I'm BLOWN AWAY by the speed of the SSD! Im trying to determine how to best balance the speed of the ssd with its limited capacity as I start moving more apps over to the new PC. Config: i5-2500 16G ram 120G Intel SSD (on sata3 channel) 1 Gig drive for...
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    Anyone using a Biostar TH67+ with 4 mem slots?

    I have one on order based on several recommendations here. Since I placed the order- I saw 3-4 reviewed on newegg complaining that the mobo wouldn't boot with 4 memory slots occupied. I plan on running with 16G (for photoshop and vid editting) and absolutely want a mobo that can handle...
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    Did I blow it with this configuration ?

    I got some great advice here on upgrading my old photoshop pc. At the same time a newegg sale flier arrived and I took it upon myself to make some slight tweaks. Here's what I ordered: 1 x CPU INTEL|CORE I5 2500 3.3G 6M R $209.99 1 x PSU ANTEC|TP-650 650W RT $69.99 1 x HD 1T|SAMSUNG HD103SJ...
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    can you build one better than this Dell? ($1500 non-gaming)

    I'm upgrading a 3-yr old Dell-720 (Q6600-2.4GHz, 8G Ram, Geforce 8800 GTX) My needs are heavy PhotoShop, light video editting and web). My budget is $1500-$1800 I'm re-using my monitors and a few 1 TB Caviar black drives... I was leaning towards another Dell, but SDD has me intrigued to...
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    Help me spec out a PhotoShop/video editing machine

    My last 2 desktops have been Dells. Current machine is a 720... its decent, but getting dated (Q6600, 2.4Ghz, 8G Ram, nuthin facy video). Im looking to buy or build a new machine.... before I fork out $1500-$2K back to Dell, Id like to get some recommendations for the pros here. My needs...
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    can i mix diff pairs of ddr2?

    I have a DELL 720 on order )Q6600) with 2G of 800Mhz DDR2 RAM (vista) DELL wanted $290 to upgrade this to 4G (seemed like robbery), so I assumed it would be cheaper to just uprgade the memory myself.... Before I order it though, can I simply buy 2 more 1G modules (same speed of course)...
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    Can I mix pairs of DDR2 Memory on my new PC?

    I have a DELL 720 on order with 2G of 800Mhz DDR2 RAM (vista) DELL wanted $290 to upgrade this to 4G (seemed like robbery), so I assumed it would be cheape rto just uprgade the memory myself.... Before I order it though, can I simply buy 2 more 1G modules (same speed of course) and pop...
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    4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo $69 AR & google

    Link $109 (20) rebate (20) google checkout $69! Cheapest Ive seen anywhere.... picked up a couple for the kids' homebrew/modded PSP's!
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    WD 160GB USB2.0 External Drive, $79 no rebate- free shipping

    Not earth-shattering- but not bad for no rebates to deal with... Link
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    Help: bought MS Wireless PC Card- need setup wizard

    Hello! I got a great deal on an openbox PC Card, until i tried to install it. I downloaded the drivers, but need the setup/utility software for it. I looked on the MS site and they dont have it for download- am I $crewed? Does anyone know where i can get it? I cant believe its something...
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    Samsung 512MB CF $152 at bananapc.com (no MIR required)

    link only about $6 shipping to me, not bad, especially without having to wait for rebates.... might also be good for a PM someplace with coupons....
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    Best Barebones setup for under $300 ?!?!?!!? (need for XMAS)

    I know this isnt as fun as the "I have unlimited money, build the dream system", but such is life.... I need to build a system for my kids and I need to do it before XMAS morning! I have a monitor and an old cdrw drive. I also just bought an Antec SLK-1600 w/300 Watt PS from SVC for 19.99...
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    Complete system, $259 shipped? Duron, 256M, 30G, NIC, CD, etc

    link is here This looks pretty good for a complete system- I'm looking for an additional system for my kids to play their games (4-5 yrs old). I dont know much about the Duron, but it appears to have all the basic components for a decent low-end system- Please feel free to poke holes in it...