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    Which GPU

    Thank you :) I guess i ll probably wait until mid january mid feb and see if the 6950 prices drop or see what else is offered at the $250 price range :)
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    Which GPU

    Hey all, I had decided to wait on the new card announcements but havent really found or read up on any of the latest news? Should i still go for a 6950 2gb or what of the new cards would you recommend?
  3. J

    Which GPU

    Cool, and the 580 is at the same 250 price?
  4. J

    Which GPU

    Perfect, this the kind of info i need :) ill wait and see whats offeres at which prices :)
  5. J

    Which GPU

    Hmmm usually the 1600 resolution, but atm, on my hdtv i can only get 1366 to look right but hoping the hdmi port will fix that, as the 4800 doesnt have one..
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    Which GPU

    Ive out of the GPU market for quite sometime and i was looking for a good/cheap upgrade for my rig ( my current rig is not updated on my sig ) Intel i7 Quad Core 8GB of Giel RAM 1TB HD I want to replace the ATI 4870 i currently have but i don't know to what? I m looking to spend $250...
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    Please help a noob HTS question

    Thank you for all the suggestions: On the video card with HDMI idea...im waiting for the next GPU refreshes so thats until sometime next year.... What would i need for this: DVI--HDMI to the TV and for sound what else would i need? Optical so this would be Optical to the TV what other cable...
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    Please help a noob HTS question

    eres my TV in this room: http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/sto...ber=KDS55A2000 heres my HTS, which fucking rocks for being such a slim setup http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/sto...Number=HTCT350 now heres my problem what cable/cables do i need to be able to hook up my computer to the...
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    Legal to Jailbreak iPhone 4

    Wow, thanks for all the responses, and yes i wanted to use it as a portable storage device, meaning if i wanted to put some type of file or pic on it from a computer, would i be able to do that via Dropbox? Also, whats the best way to Jailbreak the phone? Please point me to the right direction...
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    Legal to Jailbreak iPhone 4

    Okay, I'm new to the iPhone and was recently told that jailbreaking the iphone is legal...and this piqued my interest as i have a couple of questions that i hope can be answered here: 1. If Jailbreaking is allowed, whats the best method to do so? Someone recommended Jailbreakme? My goal, if...
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    NoteBook HP DV2000 Series

    As an 'in case, worst case scenario', anyone know of a good, cheap online repair shops? I remember reading about one that would only charge about $150 for fixing these kinds of problem, can't seem to find the link?? Just trying to get all my options covered before i try any more lol
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    NoteBook HP DV2000 Series

    Okay all, the problem im experiencing on this is that the LCD screen on my friends notebook, seems to work, but is extremely dim...ive read up on the problems these notebooks seem to have including, bad inverter boards, disabling the LID switch and even having faulty back lamp lights/LCD...
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    New to OSX/SnowLeopard/Macs

    Hello, I've been interesting in trying out a Mac...im a PC guy at heart, due to gaming, but, this year, i just want to try some new things out...So i have a couple questions: Before i dive into buying one, i was thinking of having my current PC dual boot into OSX?? Would that be a viable...
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    First Gaming Laptop

    Okay guys im pretty sure there is no "correct" answer, but i don't even know which company/brand name to start with, or where to even start looking so ill just list what i want my laptop to be able to do: It will primarily be used for gaming/downloading movies/music and whatnot, but primary...
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    Need Help tried all

    Heres the situation, when connected wired, the laptop gets online no problem. When i try to connect wirelessly though, i can see the network name, i know the password because the PS3 is setup and connected using the same exact parameters, but i cannot connect, i also don't get the password...
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    Need Help tried all

    I bothered the router to eliminate it as a problem...so what to do next??
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    Need Help tried all

    Okay before i give all the details i will list of what i have done: - Ive tried System Restoring - I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling the router software - I've tried reconfiguring the router via web and software - I've tried resetting/rebooting router and laptop Now the details...
  18. J

    My first Video Edit

    Seems to be working for Linkin Park....to each their own, but i take it you didn't dig the song at all?? What specifically didn't you like about it? vocals? lyrics? guitar?
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    My first Video Edit

    Thanks for the input all of you, good and bad, but a little more feedback on the actual track would be a little better, like what sucked about the song? Or did it just not fit the trailer?
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    My first Video Edit

    Thanks for the input all of you :) Its actually a song made by friend's band...they record all in their own house, it was pretty neat to say it slightly better than linkin parks :)
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    My first Video Edit

    Guys, this is one of the coolest trailers i've seeen in awhile, i, of, course made a slight modification to it...i didn't dig Linkin Park's use of their song, so instead i used my boz' 4Sakin single 'One by One' and it fits much better...PLEASE watch it and leave a comment either here, youtube...
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    My first Video Edit

    Guys, this is one of the coolest trailers i've seeen in awhile, i, of, course made a slight modification to it...i didn't dig Linkin Park's use of their song, so instead i used my boz' 4Sakin single 'One by One' and it fits much better...PLEASE watch it and leave a comment either here, youtube...
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    Trying to make the jump to i7..

    This is where im a bit confused on how/where the cpu/gpu handle the graphics/data/games... @1680 Resolution what do you mean i will be cpu limited? I'm not entirely sure how the relationship between cpu/gpu and what loads they handle work, please explain it to me. Also, what if i end up...
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    Trying to make the jump to i7..

    Cool, thank you all for your input :) I think im gonna decide to go ahead and grab that Q9550, to get me up to at least a Quad Core status, OC to at least over 3.0GHz, And swoop up a 5870, we seen them at Frys for i think 289..i believe is what my bro paid for it...Seems like a decent enough...
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    Trying to make the jump to i7..

    Right now I play at the 1600x1050 as that's how high my monitor runs...I'm eyeing the 5970 or 5870.. I do have another question, kind of a real technical one: seeing as buying a i9 rig will take a while, would how would this rig be for gaming: Intel E8600 4870 Intel Q9550 5870 i7 quad core...
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    A hefty Decision

    Okay all, im in quite a dilemna, a friend of mine is shopping around for a laptop. He doesn't have much and is not that into gaming, but would like to be able to at least decently run a game like Crysis, and he's stumbled upon two different laptops with two very different setups, here goes the...
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    Trying to make the jump to i7..

    Wow, thank you, you have been extremely helpful...well in the case of the i9s being released next month, it might just be safe to wait it out and see the i9 processor lines and prices, but now that the i9s are being released buying into a 1366 mobo seems the more reasonable route, hehe the i9...
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    Trying to make the jump to i7..

    Wow, thank you, you have been extremely helpful...well in the case of the i9s being released next month, it might just be safe to wait it out and see the i9 processor lines and prices, but now that the i9s are being released buying into a 1366 mobo seems the more reasonable route, hehe the i9...
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    Trying to make the jump to i7..

    This does seem really reasonable...this might be my overall pathway... See this is where im kinda stuck at, i m not gonna be able to get a 5800 series card, mostly because i have my eye on the 5970 ( or whatever model number, but yes that monster) and i know it wont be coming down in price for...
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    Trying to make the jump to i7..

    Okay, I'm currently running the following system: A Wolfsdale Core2Duo E8600 HIS 4870 NOTE: if you don't want to read the wall o text my sum up is near the bottom, scroll down for it if you just want to skip the pleasantries Its no sloucher of a system, but a couple generations behind...
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    Anyone get the Moto Droid today?

    Okay here goes my review of my Droid: I used to have an Apple iTouch. I was very happy with it, except, since i have Verizon, it obviously isn't the iPhone. Needless to say, the iTouch/iPhone are awesome gadgets. So i heard about Motorola's Droid and that it was set to at least rival the...
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    Anyone get the Moto Droid today?

    Good to hear the majority of the comments here for "pro" The MotoDroid. I m planning on picking it the week of Dec 7th, i get a huge payday :) I have just one question tho, which i might have missed, Did Anandtech do a review of the Motorola Droid? IF so, can someone link it for i can't find it :(
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    Vista Install Problem

    Well i got the thing running guys. I can't believe what it was. I connected my SATA Hard drive into the SATA_E1 connector on the mobo instead of the SATA_1...simple..but thank you all for all your suggestions
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    Vista Install Problem

    Ok, before i start here is the list of all the parts of my new computer: Motherboard: ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard Processor:Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3.16GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Heatsink:ASUS Triton 81 92mm EBR CPU Cooler RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x...
  35. J

    Vista Install Problem

    sorry for this duplicate, my comp at worked hung and i clicked twice
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    Help quick PSU question!?

    Ok, thank you very much. This is my second build for myself, but i have experience helping other people build their, but PSU is really one area that when i come to help, it's already been done lol Ok one last question: Im going to be installing Vista 64. I have a Seagate 750GB hard drive...
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    Help quick PSU question!?

    oh shoot sorry about that, when i hit post thread button, the screen kinda just refreshed itself and i got the post screen with none of the stuff filled in, didn't realize that. Thanks for the help So that means im set for pins correct? so i can use the one with 8 pins as a 6 pin...
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    Quick PSU question

    Just wondering if this PSU Antec NeoPower 650 Blue 650W http://www.antec.com/usa/produ...ls.php?lan=us&id=28651 is compatible with this GPU with the HIS 4870 IceQ4+ Tubro 1GB? http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814161265 and if it will be enough!? and if anyone is...
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    Help quick PSU question!?

    Just wondering if this PSU Antec NeoPower 650 Blue 650W http://www.antec.com/usa/produ...ls.php?lan=us&id=28651 is compatible with this GPU with the HIS 4870 IceQ4+ Tubro 1GB? http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814161265 and if it will be enough!? and if anyone is...
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    Help quick PSU question!?

    Just wondering if this PSU Antec NeoPower 650 Blue 650W http://www.antec.com/usa/produ...ls.php?lan=us&id=28651 is compatible with this GPU with the HIS 4870 IceQ4+ Tubro 1GB? http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814161265 and if it will be enough!? and if anyone is...