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    Avast 5 vs Windows Security Essentials?

    Hi, just though I would say that on my laptop, Avast 5 "became" disabled but Windows Security Essentials was able to deal with the trojan virus that was on it. Right now I have Avast 5 on my desktop and kept Windows Security Essentials on my laptop. What are your...
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    32 GB Solid State Drive for $50 CAD?

    http://ncix.com/products/index.php?s...r&promoid=1053 Is this good? EDIT: Or is this better? http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=51614&vpn=OCZSSD2-1ONX32G&manufacture=OCZ%20Technology&promoid=1053
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    Did I damage my motherboard?

    Hi, I was building my computer over the weekend and am concerned that I may have damaged my motherboard. After installing the CPU/heatsink and RAM, I guess I was kind of oblivious to the added weight and I picked the motherboard up by its big heatsink (northbridge heatsink I guess?). Upon...
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    Budget Gaming Mouse and Gamepad

    Hey guys. Looking for a decent gaming mouse ($50 or under) and a gamepad. The gamepad will be for fighting games and sports (ie. SSF4, soccer games). The mouse will be for RTS and FPS mostly I guess. Nothing too fancy, it doesn't have to have 10 programmable buttons. These are in stock in...
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    Budget Surge Protection

    Can you guys recommend me a good surge protector for my new pc build? EDIT: *Question about how to build my computer and avoid static discharge/damaged components. See below (3rd post)
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    Budget Gaming Headset and USB Memory Stick

    EDIT: Posts further down also discuss external hard drives. Hi again all. I am looking for a headset and usb drive to supplement my new computer build. Nothing too fancy, just decent quality for decent price that gets the job done. So far the reviews have been looking good for these items...
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    First Time Build - Install Aftermarket Heatsink?

    Hi all, this is my first time building a computer and I was wondering if you all think I should install an aftermarket heatsink or stay with the stock heatsink. I am a bit concerned with the thermal paste application and I don't want to screw anything up. The stock heatsink comes with the...
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    My Budget Gaming Build - Final Review

    Sorry to make a new thread about it but I just wanted to focus the attention on this new build. --- 1. What YOUR PC will be used for: Gaming, general multitasking (internet browsing, playing music, downloading content, instant messaging, etc.) 2. What YOUR budget is. Before taxes, to be...
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    Overclock Athlon II X4 420 on Budget Motherboard?

    Hi, I was wondering if it is possible for me to overclock an Athlon II X4 2.6 GHz up to 3.2 GHz on stock cooling using a motherboard with the following chipset: 770/SB710. The motherboard model is Asus M4A77TD. Thanks in advance. I am trying to decide on what to do with my first build and...
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    Future Minded Budget Build

    Please bear with me as this post is a bit lengthy. I hope I have touched on some interesting points and asked some key questions to spark discussion. I would like to thank those of you who read it ahead of time. My plans are to get a decent budget gaming machine up and running right now and...
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    $550 Budget Gaming Computer

    Hi, I'm new to this site and am looking to get some help with my computer build plans. I have always wanted to build a computer but this is my first time and I am a little rusty on the theory. Planning on building it this month. The purpose of this build is to run Starcraft 2 and possibly in...