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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

    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

    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

    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

    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...
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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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    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..

    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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    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...
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    Vista Install Problem

    sorry for this duplicate, my comp at worked hung and i clicked twice
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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...
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    Which would be better?

    At the same price point, which would be the better buy? For gaming purposes with: ATI 4870 1Gb and an E8500 and GSkill 4GB RAM Asus P5Q Premium or Asus Maximus II Formula
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    Help Converting

    Ok, i can play the World of Warcraft Cinematics just fine, when i download them via their website: http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/downloads/movies.html i have downloaded and shared everyone of these videos on my ps3 with no problems. Now, when i try and download this file...
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    Which is it?

    my GF is upgrading her comp ( got some parts from her dad) but she has an AMD system. I just have one question Motherboard: Asus P5Q Premium Whats the AMD Equivalent to that motherboard??
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    Which one is the one i get ??

    Ok, i have a question. I am picking up the Visiontek HD4870. Now, we all like to hold true that performance > looks. I agree to that. But, if we can get something that looks nice, and performs great why not right? Well heres my problem. I usually order from Newegg. I really like this Visiontek...
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    Which Version of windows

    Ok, now i have one last noob question, the first rig was built by my and friend and myself, and he bought the windows disk for me ( i just gave him the money and he ordered from newegg). Now i am going to go with XP. Now my question is which version of XP am i gonna buy? Heres the source of...
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    A Video Card Manufacturing Question?

    Ok, i recently purchased an ATI 4850. Haven't been able to play it because im building my new rig, one piece at a time, because as you can tell from my signature, it's about that time. The reason i went with ATI, is im familiar with their Catalyst Driver format and software, and just don't want...
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    Almost Done

    Ok all i am almost done with my brand new killer rig: here are the parts that i have already bought: Case: Antec Nine Hundred got it for like $70, gotta love FRY's deals Power Supply:Antec Earth Watts 650W Picked up cheap at FRY's Graphic Card:MSI 4850 Processor: Intel Quad Core...
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    Just a simple Mac or PC Question

    :confused:Ok, i havent keep up to date on Apple Macs since they first decided to use Intel Processors. I just want a straight forward answer please, im not here to flame or anything, just want to know something is all, not planning on buying anything anytime soon:) Now, some info before i...
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    Upgrading

    Ok, its almost about time for me to finally join the multi-core world. I just have a couple of questions as i already have: 2GB Memory 300GB Hard Drive Antec Case Antec 500W PSU All i need now is to determine which mobo/cpu to get, im switching over to the Intel side as to not do...
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    Windows XP Help

    Ok, my brothers computer took a dump, and wouldnt boot into windows. We did a fresh install of windows, it booted up to windows just fine except one thing: Windows XP was running slowly, like when a game has slowdown and runs at like 12 fps. Example is like, when we hit the start menu, it...
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    ATI X1950 AGP

    Ok, my computer is aging, and aging fast, but i would like for it to last until at least next year. Please don't say anything about still having AGP, i would just like to know which would be the better buy between these 3 cards: ATI X1950 512MB ATI X1650Pro 512MB or the NVidia equivalent...
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    Which Notebook??

    Ok my GF is in the market for a notebook, and her budget is in the $800 range, pretty much she doesnt want to get to $1k. So there is some leeway. Anywhoo, as i will probably be using this notebook from time to time i would like it to run World of Warcraft pretty smoothly, not super smooth...
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    Which Video Editing Software??

    Ok i've recently got into 'video editing' scene and have been using Window's Movie Maker. Now i was reading up on Sony's Vegas+DVD software, and it looks to be real promising. What my question is, is the Sony software good to use? If not, what would you guys recommend? all i have right now is...
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    Will this work??

    Ok these are my specs: Asus K8V SE Deluxe AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Giel 2GB RAM Western Digital 120GB Hard Drive ATI X1600Pro Will i be able to use this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824001081 i just want to be able to run WoW on this screen without the shrinking...
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    Vidoes??

    Ok i have a question, but first heres my rig Asus K8V SE Deluxe AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Giel 2GB RAM Western Digital 120GB Hard Drive ATI X1600Pro Sony Dual Layer DVD/CD -RW Antec 500W TruPower Antec Digital Hard Drive Cooler Logitech Wireless MX-700 Duo Key and Mouse Ok my dilemna is...
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    Computer Problems need help!

    Ok this is my ticket for ATI but it explains whats going and i hope you guys can help!!! Ok i'am having a problem with my computer, i have asked around some tech forums and people say its my video card. First off heres the problem, After about 3-5minutes into an application, like World...
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    Dreamweaver?

    Ok i've been wanting ot build my own flash website problem is i dont know how. Ive read that Dreamweaver is a very good software tool to use to build a flash site. so in regards to the software, what Dreamweaver(im gonna go with Dreamweaver) programs am i gonna need to buy in order to get a...
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    AMD X2 4800+ or AMD FX-57??

    im upgrading processors and my machine is purely built for gaming (my profile needs to be updated dont look at those specs, already got me 939 mobo from dfi) just would like to know which would be better for gaming.
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    Xeon

    I was wondering which was better xeon processors(who makes that btw) or the AMD Athlon 64 FX-57?
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    Will i see a BIG Difference

    Ok i finally got me ATI X850XTPlatinum Edition and i keep hearing how the new Nvidia 7800gtx is the way to go, BUT the problem is i keep hearing how 2 7800gtx's run better well duh!! My question is because im not gonna go dual cards until ATI gets their north and south bridges out for a bit. I...
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    Computer Keeps Locking

    ok im having a problem and its really pissing me off. Im playing WOW( World of Warcraft) and im in the middle of a fight and poof!! my computer locks up and freezes!! the screen just stays frozen where i was and i can get out of anything its just like frozen?? you can see my rig on my sig...
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    ATI CrossFire AMD??

    quick question: With ATI's CrossFire AMD does this mean that ATI is starting to make their OWN motherboards??please dont flame me as im not too familiar with all aspects of this everchanging industry! So bottomline: In the future will be able to buy an ATI Crossfire AMD motherboard made by...
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    To Upgrade or not to...

    Ok here i go. I think i have a decent system. But i keep hearing the words "SLI", "CrossFire", "Dual Core", "PCI eXpress". ok as you can see from my sig my system is at best decent i think. Now i want to upgrade as far as AGP will allow me too, without spending too much money. Later, MUCH later...
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    Battlefield Black Screen!!!

    ok heres my problem. when i play in a LAN game the game always kicks me off and when it does that my entire screen goes black!!!what problem is this???i have the latest drivers on everything i have an ATI 9800pro(256MB) it only happens in a lan game multiplayer is fine and SP is fine also but...