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    Upgrading with an 800$ budget

    Hello folks, I am building a computer for my younger brother - he will be using it to mostly game. He likes FPS games and maybe some of the new MMO's like Guild Wars 2. Our generous Mother has allotted 800$ for upgrades. Lucky him. Too bad I am 29 and she won't give me a cent. We are from...
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    a pre-built PC that would also serve as a good receiver

    this is a repost from another forum section - i didn't get much attention so I am posting here I have a close friend who is redoing his backyard. He mentioned that he wanted to install speakers in his new patio and have them connected to his computer inside. Since he is in need of a new...
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    a pre-built PC that would also serve as a good receiver

    I have a close friend who is redoing his backyard. He mentioned that he wanted to install speakers in his new patio and have them connected to his computer inside. Since he is in need of a new computer I recommended buying one that could also serve as a receiver. Is this a good viable...
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    PCI-E slot damaged from "heavy" video card.

    I am not sure who who is at fault here, and if anything could be done about it aside from getting a new motherboard. I don't have the part models with me right now because it was from a machine I built for someone else a while ago. I just wanted to see if this was a common occurrence, and if...
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    My Mom wants a computer (...to play farmville)

    Also for basic things like facebook. In my past experiences it was better to buy a pre-built pc and I will prob go with microcenter since it's within drivable range, but I would still consider going for something online/shipping if it is a good deal. My price range is 300-500$-ish. I would...
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    CPU for Grandma

    Budget = 300-500$ Uses: Email, Skype, and Solitaire (lol). I am planning to use the same hard drive as long as it runs ok with the new set up. I am looking to get a new: CPU MB Case Ram PSU That's about it! I just am looking for something reliable. I am not sure what is out now...
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    no signal on monitor with new card after old card died

    Hi just noticed this section of the forums and I've been having a lot of difficulty narrowing down a problem I've been having. I still don't know what is wrong and I've just decided to get a whole new system. I still would like to know what parts I have are okay and what exactly went wrong...
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    Monitor still won't display after new new PSU and Video Card

    I suspected the PSU went bad (450w OCZ), but turns out after all it was just the video card. I ended up getting a new PSU anyway (750TX Corsair), and then a new 5850. My card came in the mail today and I am still not getting any signal on my monitor. I've checked cables dozens of times. My...
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    500$ for an upgrade, so many questions entail

    I will be needing to get a new video card. To avoid multiple shipping charges I am willing to put up to 500$ towards new parts for upgrades. The video card will be part of the 500$. Here are my current system specs: PSU: CORSAIR 750TX 750W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006...
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    Monitor won't display properly after new PSU

    My old PSU was on it's last limbs. I should have known sooner because the cpu fan would have to be flicked to start spinning. It failed on me while playing a game, my computer locked up and I got a distorted screen. After waiting a while I tried to reboot and got the same distortion at the winxp...
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    HD Audio Issues

    I spent a good 5 hours pulling my hair over this one. I can't figure out why the machine I am working on won't recognize the new drivers. Here is a run down of what I am working with. ECS Geforce6100PM-M2 Motherboard Win XP SP3 Realtek HD Audio Drivers Computer was an a1630n HP, but...
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    Replacing Motherboard Question

    I am fixing a computer for a friend's Grandma. I diagnosed the problem to be the Motherboard. She keeps her CPU in a drawer in an upstairs room and the heat lately has been horrendous here in Cali. I can imagine it either overheated and even short circuited since she mentioned the kids she...
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    e8400 temps reach 78c while gaming (stock 3.0ghz)

    I normally idle at the upper 20's to low 30's. However, when running a game I reach upwards of 78 degrees (noticed this while playing a new demo from fileplanet last night). Is this ok? I am using SpeedFan 4.33 to monitor my temps. What can I do to lower it? Improve air flow? I am already...
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    New system up and running what seems to be ok.

    I was a bit worried because my back case fan doesn't want to turn on, for reasons I am unsure of. Maybe it's a lack of power? Anyway, I am running RivaTuner and pumped my 8800gt to 80% fan speed. I also have a screen shot of some temps. This is my first dual core processor. Is there any...
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    My monitor doesn't display after adding new hardware

    The computer boots up no problem (no beeps or hesitation when hitting the power button), but my monitor acts as if the machine is off. It recognizes the connection because the no-connectivity graphic is not shown on the screen. I am wondering if it's because I didn't remove the old drives...
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    Video Card Problem

    So my brother dropped his computer. I had to replace the case, hard drive, and perhaps the video card now. The problem is that the card doesn't sit well in the slot, and I'm not sure if it's the connectors on the card itself or the motherboard. What I think happens is when the card goes...
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    My new rig - need input ~800$ range

    Power supply already have http://www2.shopping.com/xPF-M...Power-Supply-450W-Intl I have this right now. I am wondering if it will be acceptable for the new parts I am planning to purchase. Case ~75$ Currently using an Antec Sonata, but with the parts I am upgrading to I don't think the...
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    My overclock passes bios but...

    Hello I am over clocking my athlon mobile 1.6 to 2.2ghz. I have a nfs-v2 board. I am using 166mhz x 13.5 to push it to 2.25 ghz. I am a basic over clocker so I am not familiar with the advanced features of bios. What happens is my machine boots right back up after restarting, then I get a...
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    New laptop for my mom

    My mother was about to drop 3200 on a Mac Book Pro but I told her to let me do some research first and if you are willing to pay that much you can get something better. Plus she doesn't know how to use a mac at all. I was thinking either Dell or a Thinkpad. She will only be using it for...
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    Need help with choosing a new case

    Right now I am upgrading my computer to give to my brother. I currently have a Sonata I case. I am planning on building a e6600 machine. I already bought a 550w PSU which I may transfer to the new case I buy and put that one it comes with in the Sonata, or I might buy a PSU-less case and...
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    Question about OEM WinXP

    I am going to be making a computer and if I were to buy the HD and Winxp now, could I use it with my current set up, and THEN get new hardware? Or should it be the last thing I get? What is the major difference between OEM and retail? Will the activation be locked only to my IP, unallowing my...
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    any reason to NOT buy this PSU?

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817341002 Seems like one hell of a deal. But before I buy it I am checking to see if anyone here has any experience with it. The reviews are all good on NE. Thanks!
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    RCA's My Small Wonder

    I heard about this on the radio this morning. It was featured at the latest CES show. http://www.mysmallwonder.com/ It's a small camcorder that records up to 30 minutes of video. It runs on double A batteries and you don't have to charge it up. It has USB connectors so you can upload the...
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    planning a new computer

    It's that time again. With my current machine chuggin' along to meet todays expectation of games, I am overdue for an upgrade. Luckily I still have a few components that are usable, but I am in need of the following: Motherboard -High Priority Processor -High Priority Ram -High Priority...
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    new laptop for school

    Hello. I am looking for a new laptop and I would like some of your guys' expert advice. Few things here to help narrow it down. Thinking of a Dell or Macbook, or any other company that will alow me to make monthly payments. I am a student and I have a budget. It will be used for...
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    A 500$ upgrade

    Current System : Athlon Mobile 2600+ ABIT NF7 2.0 series 1g DDR ram (Corsair) Antec Sonata case 6800bfgtechOC Vid Card Sound Card - 5$ sb live! =( Speakers - none headset - yes monitor - very old samtron, very huge and ugly I am getting a nice 500$ bonus for some work I am...
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    having trouble with onboard audio

    I'm currently using 10$ a sb live! at the moment but it cannot handle running my game of choice and ventrillo at the same time, however only reason why I used it in the first place was because i was unable to get my onboard sound to work, heres the specs ASUS NF-7 2.0s w/ nforce onboard...