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    Video card upgrade suggestions

    I'm looking to replace my 8800gt with a new card. For budget I'm open to spending the 200-250 if its something that might last a little (which with video card I know isnt much) Here's the rest of the rig Q9450 OC to 3.2ghz 4gb DDR2 memory Abit IP35 Pro BFG 650W PSU I run on a 22" @...
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    FRY's B&M Celeron 3200 combo $29.99 after $10 MIR

    http://shopping.dallasnews.com/ROP/ads.aspx?advid=2519&adid=8928706&subid=28421420&type= Celeron E3200 and MSI G31TM-P21 might be good htpc or to upgrade a family members old single core
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    Fry's B&M AMD Athlon 2 X4 620 with Biostar MCP6P $60 after MIR

    69.99 in store and $10 mail in rebate. Seems like a good deal since newegg sells the cpu alone for $95.99 http://shopping.dallasnews.com/ROP/ads.aspx?advid=2519&adid=8890683&subid=28313297&type=
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    Upgrade suggestions

    I'm trying to consolidate/upgrade some rigs. My current web/email/work desktop is AMD X2 5050e, Biostar 690 mobo, 4gb ddr, and an 8800gt I want to move this set up minus the video card to replace my old 2.4 xeon file server I have currently been running the VMs on an old dual 3.6 xeon...
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    to upgrade or not?

    I've got two "servers" here at home both running older nocona era xeons. I was thinking an upgrade to some low end amd dual cores or intels that might give the same or more cpu for less power draw. Server 1 Supermicro server board single 2.4ghz ht xeon with 4gb ram, 1 250gb drive for OS...
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    worthwhile upgrades?

    I've got two "servers" here at home both running older nocona era xeons. I was thinking an upgrade to some low end amd dual cores or intels that might give the same or more cpu for less power draw. Server 1 Supermicro server board single 2.4ghz ht xeon with 4gb ram, 1 250gb drive for OS...
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    upgrade advice (considering overclocking)

    Current setup Gigabyte AM2 Nforce4 SLI board AMD x2 3600 overclocked to 2.6ghz 2gb ram EVGA 8800gt I've been looking at swapping to intel and passing the amd stuff to the kids with my old 7900gs. I've been looking at the Gigabye GA-P35-DS3L and hoping for cpu advice. Current use...
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    Feedback on a server build

    I had a deal this week I couldn't pass up so now I'm putting together a new server for the house. What I have so far Cooler Master 810 case with 2 4 in 3 modules 8 250gb Maxtor IDE 133 drives 2 3Ware IDE ATA RAID controllers supermicro x5dpe-g2 with 4gb ECC ram and an intel P4 Xeon CPU...
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    is this a good deal?

    I was looking at the Fry's combo in the ad with the C2D E4500 and the ECS 945GCT-M for $118 I was either going to use it to upgrade my home w2k3 AD, SQL, IIS, etc box from a s754 AMD 2800 or the kids ecs s754 3100 sempron box At some point I'd probably ditch the ecs board Is the...
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    Power Supply recommendations, please?

    I'm looking to ditch my 500w Ultra X-connect (cheers!) Here's my current setup Antec P180 Case Gigabyte AM2 Nforce4 SLI board AMD X2 3600+ @ 2.6ghz 2gb G.Skill 667mhz DDR2 EVGA 7900GS PATA DVDRW 160gb sata 250gb sata I may add a 2nd dvd drive and might consider SLI at some point...
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    Ultra case FAR again at Fry's

    http://www.frys.com/product/5124886 Back up and with a note Limited Quantities Available Free Shipping Will Not Be Available On This Item
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    LAN game suggestion for me to play with the kids

    I've got 2 boys ages 8 & 7 and wanted to get them into LAN gaming. Any suggestions or are they a tad too young? If it helps I run a amd x2 3600, 2gb ram, 7900gs One of theirs is a 3100 sempron 1gb ram 128mb 9200se video The next is a 2500xp, 1gb ram, geforce2 mx400 I'm guessing I need...
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    You might be a comuter geek if...

    I take it this makes me a full fledge computer geek. Just picked up this workarea unit from craigslist and set it up in the game room this weekend. Pic 1 Pic 2 1st PC (on the left) Antec NSK4400 Case Socket 754 AMD 64 2800+ 1GB ram Nforce3 250gb board GForce2 MX400 64mb video...
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    Garage Sale jackpot

    I had a neighbor moving to Georgia that had a garage sale this weekend. He had his own cell store business and used to build his own pcs. He was just trying to get rid of stuff to not have to move it. Here's a partial list of the loot Albatron Socket A board with a Athlon 2500 ECS Socket...
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    Kids and computers

    My 7 yr old has expressed an interest in wanting to build a computer and wants a website. Any suggestions on this one? My initial ideas are to get an older pc that I know works and supervise the disassembly and reassembly. Then have him watch/assist in setting it up to host a website for...
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    old PCI video card in newer board

    This may be a silly question but I just picked up a new am2 cpu/board/ram from newegg. still saving up for a 7900gs but can I use an old PCI video card just to test and verify the cpu, board, and ram will post?
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    HOT DEAL? Fry's ECS AM2 NFORCE4 board and 4200x2 cpu for $119

    http://newspaperads.mercurynews.com/ROP...2664&adid=4298494&subid=15526682&type= Looked decent to me. Might bite on this to upgrade my s754 2800 but will need new ram and video too.
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    Sorry but another upgrade or not question

    First I have two rigs. One I use for gaming/daily and had built a 2nd for testing/side work. I work as an IT security person having a spare test/linux/vm box really helps. Both are s754 and no major gaming right now. Mostly car games and mmorpgs are my style. If it helps planning I have 3...
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    WOW 10 day trial

    I am wanting to try out WOW and they recently sent out 10 day free trials to current players. If anyone isnt going to use it please send it to me at elcamino74ss at gmail dot com. Thanks.
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    6600gt vs 6800

    Which would be the better option for an upgrade? I'm running an old ATI 9200SE right now with an A64 2800. I'm probably going to stick with BFG just not sure which is a better option and what the odds are of being able to unlock a 6800.
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    upgrade troubleshooting help

    I've got a Soltek SL-K8AN2-GR board, 2 x 512 G.Skill Cas 2 PC3200, 160gb Hitachi SATA and was running an ATI 9200se and recently got a Chaintech 6600GT card. As a result of the upgrade I also got an Ultra 500W X Connect PS. I have been noticing choppy performance and some random lockups. I am...
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    PS question

    I'm in the process of upgrading and now running the following Soltek s754 Nforce3 250gb board A64 2800 Radeon 9200se 2 optical drives, 2 120 case fans 1 ibm ata 100 45gb I want to swap to a 80-120gb sata and upgrade video My power supply is this one...
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    case cooling fan questions

    I'm building my new rig and had picked up an Antec Super Lan Boy from a friend and bought a board/cpu/ram off the forums here. Now that its together the Sunon 120 Intake fan is a little too loud and I'm looking for idea on if I should just replace the fan or get a controller to slow it down...
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    new pc suggestions

    I'm looking to build a box to replace my current system. Currently running a Dell GX150 P3 933 512mb ram, 45gb drive, usb2.0 card, to use my 250gb ext usb drive and an ATI 9200SE 128mb. I've purchased an Antec SuperLanBoy case with an Antec True Blue 350W power supply from a local friend...