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    Overclocking OEM x4 955 on micro atx

    I'm looking at grabbing one of those OEM x4 955's for $75 at tigerdirect, and I was wondering if it was possible to hit 4GHz with one of these non BE chips on a micro atx. I realize it's luck of the draw on the chip I get, but looking at amd's micro atx offerings I'm not even sure a good chip...
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    Is upgrade worth it?

    I'm looking to get a big screen 3D tv here in the next couple of weeks and would like to upgrade my computer to handle some 3D gaming in 1080p. my current system cpu - phenom ii x4 970 be http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103894 psu - corsair 650w 80 plus sli ready...
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    Audio hook up question

    I'm in the process of setting up my computer on my entertainment system. I have a 42" LG 1080p television with a v-chip. I have hooked my computer to my tv via HDMI cable, and am currently using the tv speakers. I have a receiver with a 5.1 surround speaker system and i would like to hook my...
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    Does a 23" monitor make sense with a p4

    My friend uses his old dell with a pentium 4 mostly for internet browsing and watching dvd's. He's wanting to get a 23" lcd monitor for watching movies. All of the monitors I found at this size are 1920x1080 obviously he couldn't play anything at that resolution with his computer. At the...
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    critique on build for friend

    1. This will be a gaming rig. 2. $1000. 3. U.S. 4. Not really a fan boy. 5. All new. 6. I have looked at similar threads just looking for better deals I may have passed up. 7. Yes. Hoping for some core unlocks but not expecting it. 8. 1920x1080. 9. As soon as it comes. 10. Fire away. Here's...
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    Problems with external hard drive

    I have a seagate replica external hard drive. Following the instructions, i have hooked this up to my new computer, which by the way has the same operating system (windows xp) as the previous one from which the seagate drive was connected by USB, and the new computer recognizes it. My problem is...
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    Looking for two cents on new build

    1. Gaming 2. I'd like to keep it under $600 but will go over for a great deal 3. U.S. mostly new egg 4. Not a fan boy 5. Reusing monitor, case, hard drive, and dvd drive 6. I have looked at similar threads 7. Going to overclock, this will be my first time though so simpler is better:). 8. 1080p...
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    Help with new build/upgrade.

    This will be my first build using parts that aren't scrounged from friends old systems and throwaway computers. For the most part it will be used for gaming, I'll also be playing with CATIA and Photoshop but only for educational purposes so it's okay if they don't run at peak performance. I'm...