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    New SSD/HDD/RAM?

    Alright, got 3 laptops that I'm contemplating upgrading. Thing is that I'm not sure if I should, and I wanted to hear what you guys have to say. What's your take on the Vertex Plus? I can't seem to find any reviews besides Anand's. The prices on those are really sweet. $50 for the 60GB and...
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    460 vs 560?

    So, which one should I go for: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127519 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125363 I'm currently leaning towards the 460, because the 560 will only net me roughly 25% better performance at nearly double the price. This card will be...
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    $20 off @ crutchfield.com -- Energy RC Micro 5.1 Surround Sound System $379

    $20 off your first purchase (of $200 or more). Coupon code: pvvrx-tpb8u-qju0f Enter the code on the payment page on the "Other Payment Options" in the Crutchfield Referral Credit area then go to ""Ordering from Crutchfield for the first time and sent here by a friend? Enter your friends...
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    750 gg 2.5" hdd @ $92.99

    Just grabbed one of these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16822136546& Promo code is valid until August 25.
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    Does partitioning a drive increase performance?

    I just ordered a 750 GB HDD for my laptop and I was considering partitioning it so that ~80 GB is reserved for my OS and applications. The rest of the drive would mainly hold my massive music collection. I remember past advice used to state that doing this would make the HDD faster for the OS...
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    Where can I get the Lenovo Thinkpad x201 tablet?

    I would like to purchase the Lenovo Thinkpad x201 tablet within the next month, but I cannot seem to find it. Lenovo took it off the website because of issues with supply of i7 chips. Currently, they state that it is discontinued, but it was only released in March (2010). Digging on forums, I...
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    Another New PC Build

    Okay, so I'm starting on my second PC build. My first one was originally supposed to be a gaming/HTPC rig, but ended up being my main PC because my main computer, a 8 year old Sony Viao got fried by a surge. I'm sticking to name brand surge protectors from now on. So, here are the specs for my...
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    How to input time in C++

    Okay, I am creating a program that will calculate the cost of a long distance call. I however, an stuck on the part that says the time is to be input in 24-hour notation, so if the time is 1:30 P.M., it is input as 13:00. The problem is that the rates change at different times. Originally I was...
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    Beginners C++ Help

    Hi, I have to create a rock-paper-scissor game. Each of two users types in either P, R, or S. The program then announces the winner as well as the basis for determining the winner: Paper covers rock, Rock breaks scissors, Scissors cut paper, or Nobody wins. I have to allow the users to use...
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    Is is just me or is Firefox 3 a memory hog?

    I have recently noticed that Firefox takes about 75MB of memory when I do nothing but open the browser. With Firefox 2, though I had no problem, took about 10MB. I have 1.5GB -4GB in all my computers, but still I was interested as to why it is sucking mp all this RAM. Also, I have the same...
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    How to determine your fan size?

    Okay my Sony Vaio has an AVC Model # C9025S12H Case Fan inside it. Here is the link to its information: http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/9579 I want to replace this fan, but am not sure what size it is. Since this is an OEM computer, the specifications don't even mention...
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    Upgrade 6 year old PC

    Okay guys I have an older machine that has a P4 @ 3.0 GHZ. It has 512 MB DDR 400 MHZ RAM and a 5200fx. At the time it was top of the line, but now I feel like shooting myself whenever I try using it. Correction, shooting myself repeatedly. I am thinking about upgrading it to 2 gigs ram...
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    Why haven't the 8800 GT Prices Dropped?

    On recommendation, from other forum members, I didn't buy the components for my new PC build in case the prices on the video cards dropped because the next gen coming out (came out June 17 as all of you probably know). I haven't seen the $50 drop I was expecting. Instead the price on the card I...
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    Arctic Cooling S1

    Wow! I have been out of hardware for way to long! They have separate VGA coolers? Holy shit, I remember the days when the only fan you had in the case was one lousy fan over the processor. No thermal paste, just the fan, or sometimes a graphite pad and a huge warranty sticker over the proc, so...
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    New PC Build

    Okay guys, I have decided that it is finally time for a new system (when your laptop is more powerful then you desktop, you know you got problems). The last build I did was for a friend, but that was a Core 2 Duo and I haven't been keeping up with the latest hardware. I have brushed up on it a...