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    Looking to upgrade from a AMD HD 5770

    Check the For Sale forums and save some $$. I just got two brand new R9 280x cards for $275 ($137.50 each!), and I sold my GTX 760 for a $10 profit, so my cost for one of the cards is $127.50. And I bought a Seasonic X560 for $50. Take your time to find the gear, and you can upgrade for cheap.
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    AMD Sempron 2650 Dual Core APU 1.4GHz AM1 25W $29.99 + ship @ TigerDirect.com

    I just bought a used OEM Phenom x3 720 on eBay for $32, and there are 9 left! http://www.ebay.com/itm/171663935783?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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    R9 290 vs GT 760

    You can get the MSI R9 290 for even cheaper than SteveGrabowski indicates. Use Visa Checkout (Promo Code VISACHECKOUT) - it only takes 5 minutes to set-up an account, and it gives you an additional $20 off. I bought the same MSI R9 290 a few hours ago from Newegg for $239 with free shipping...
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    Does every 290 come with the Space Edition bundle?

    I just bought the MSI R9 290 for $210 after $30 MIR using Visa Checkout. Sweet deal! R9 290: $259.99-$20 (VISACHECKOUT)-$30 MIR = $209.99...
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    CPU Upgrade

    I would upgrade if I were you. Even a 3570k is ~20% faster clock-for-clock, and the SATA III benefits, USB 3.0 compatibility, ability to easily increase the memory, etc. is like cherry on top. You can buy a 3570k, Z77, memory combo for $250-$275 on the forums and sell your gear for $200+ on...
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    How are my temps ?

    I think those temperatures are a little high for stock speeds. Are you using a stock cooler? Does it have a copper core? I would get a different cooler or at least change the TIM to something good. I had a Q9550 at 3.8GHz, and the temperatures were 40-42 using a nice aftermarket cooler.
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    Upgrade advice

    Your ram is only running at 1066. Strange.
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    Did memory literally double in price today?

    I miss the days of cheap ram. I just looked at my Newegg history, and I bought 4 x 4 GB of the Samsung super-ram (low profile 1.35v) for $61.18 (total!) on 10/25/2012. $30.59 per kit! And on 11/21/2012, I picked up 2 kits of G.Skill Ripjaws (2 x 4GB), so 16GB total for $50 ($25 per kit!!!)...
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    SSD Real-world performance gain is negligible compared with HDD

    I think you must have another problem. I don't feel like reading all the prior posts, so I apologize if I am repeating. Did you do a fresh install of Windows? Which version of Windows? Did you set to ahcu? Do you have SATA 6? Have you done all chipset updates? Did you Google "SSD tweaks"...
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    anything good to do in virginia?

    Historic Williamsburg is nice with Busch Gardens nearby. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is a hidden gem in Richmond. Amazing. The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond is 5 star. Shockoe Bottom has great restaurants and bars. Charlottesville has one of the most beautiful university campuses in the country +...
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    Any tricks to resuscitate a hard drive?

    Hook it up to a good computer as a secondary drive to see if you can get the data. If not, a program called Spinrite has revived several bad drives for me over the years. Good luck.
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    Who does their own brakes?

    Brakes are so easy. If you live near Northern VA, I could help for $$, computer parts, and beer! I have done so many brake jobs. As long as they are rotors, it is relatively simple. Good luck. If you haven't changed your brake fluid, that is a great idea too. Super Blue Ate.
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    Spicy hottest thing you've tried, heard of etc.?

    Get the Melinda's hot sauce made with the Naga Jolokia pepper. So much hotter than Habanero. It is the hottest pepper on the planet.
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    Most Reliable SSD's 240-256 gb-??

    Sandisk Extreme 240GB is still one of fastest drives out there, and I think it was in the newegg email today for ~$160.
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    Can I swap motherboards without re-installing Win7-64?

    Personally, I would reload the boot drive. Windows will definitely flag it as a new system if you hook it up to the new mobo and try to boot it straight from the other system. I have always gotten a "not valid license" error when I do that. I have much more success when I reload Windows, use...
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    RAM issues, DDR2, older PC...

    Manually set the timings. My suggestion: set at 800 MHz, 1.9v, 5-5-5-18. Then try the sets in various combinations. And set your north bridge voltage to 1.4v-1.48v if you have the option.
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    gskill Sniper 1.25v vs Samsung Golden 1.35v 8gb

    I got 2 kits (16gb total) of the Samsung super ram in the last two months for $61 total shipped from Newegg! That was a crazy deal.
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    Anyone else see themselves take a sizable pay impact this month?

    OK, are you a dumbass or just ignorant or a racist (clearly)? Neither party wanted to extend the TEMPORARY payroll tax cut because they were only supposed to be temporary ( do you understand what that means?) and they were robbing from Social Security. The Republicans had more to do with the...
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    Wife got fired Friday is there any chance for unemployment?

    I am on the board of a local not for profit, and we have fired 2 CEOs. They were able to get unemployment insurance both times. As long as her former employer is not going to fight her getting unemployment, she should get it no problem. It is very hard for them to argue a performance issue, so...
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    Top notch gaming PC for $1000?

    Get a solid state hard drive. I wouldn't build a PC for myself without one.
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    PC makes 4 short beeps and restarts

    Just because your ram works with another PC doesn't mean the ram is not causing your issue. I have seen many times when one set of ram works perfectly fine with one mobo but wasn't compatible with another. I would try a different set of ram.
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    Overclocking my C2D E6550

    Personally, I would sell that processor for $25 and buy an E8400 for $50. Both have a 333 FSB, but the e8400 has a 9 x multiplier vs 7 x for the 6550. And the e8400 is 45nm vs 65nm so much better overclocking. You would easily get 3.6 with the e8400 vs a not for certain 2.8 for the e6550.
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    SSD on an older board with no AHCI?

    Follow most of these suggestions... but that is with ANY SSD with ANY motherboard with ANY operating system. http://www.tech-forums.net/forums/f128/ssd-tweak-guide-236563/
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    Best under $200 upgrade card to play Tribes: Ascend?

    I just got a HIS IceQ 7870 for $199 after $20 rebate with free shipping from Amazon. The price has gone back up in the last two weeks http://www.amazon.com/HIS-Mini-Dipla.../dp/B007HYIRES. It is an awesome card for $200 if you can find it on sale. It runs so much cooler and quieter than my...
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    Need help with GPU upgrade

    I just got a HIS IceQ 7870 for $199 after a $20 rebate from Amazon. I had a 6950, and the 7870 runs so much cooler and quieter. It games great, and I think it is the best price to performance GPU on the market.
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    Driver shuts down my PC !!

    Are you installing the newest chipset driver from Intel, all Windows updates, motherboard drivers, etc first? I usually install the newest video drivers after all other updates are done.
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    Will the Republican Party exist in 10 years?

    Time is the enemy of the Republicans. The ONLY demographic that John McCain won was the over 65 crowd. Look at the Obits every day. Probability and facts will tell you that 2/3 of those dying are Republicans. Do a little research on the web, and it is clearly documented. At the end of the...
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    Old Raptor HDD

    Sell it for $20 and buy an SSD for $80. That is my advice. Good luck.
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    Best MotherBoard For i7-2600k?

    I just bought a BNIB ASRock P67 Extreme4 Gen3 for $85 shipped from Newegg. I have my i7 2600k. @ 4.4Ghz easy.
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    Did I choose the correct PSU?

    It has two 12v rails at 20A each, so it should power your rig with no problem. Personally, I was able to purchase a Seasonic X650 for $99 when it went on sale a few months ago, and it is a better option. Gold certified with a single 54A 12v rail. But the PSU you are looking at should be...
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    Can't decide, 128gb Crucial M4 or Samsung 830

    OK, tell me this. If you already had your OS loaded on a 128GB M4, would you take the time to mirror the hard drive to a Samsung 830? From all my research, it seems a user would notice little, if any, real-world differences. Only the write speed, and I don't load many programs, so I don't...
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    Is there any way to tell from the product key....

    Your key will work with the 32 or 64 bit version. I do it all the time. I always install the 64 bit version of Vista or 7, and as long as it is a valid key, i have activated them using 32 bit keys with no problem. You cant mix OEM and retail media, but as long as you use an OEM install disc...
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    To upgrade, or trash the shit and buy brand new computer

    Upgrade your PC. Buy a nice $100 mobo in the FS/FT section, buy a nice heatsink for $25, buy a 128GB Crucial M4 and Samsung for $100, upgrade the video card, and overclock your processor. You need to OC the i7 860 to 4GHz to get the most out of it. It is going to suck in an HP mobo. Your...
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    1.35V ok with i7-2700K CPU and OC?

    I have 1.35v Mushkin 1600 in my 2600k system, and they run just fine. Completely stable, and the system picked up the 1.35v and set the voltage automatically.
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    (dead) Intel 320 80gb SSD $69.99 AR, free shipping...

    I just bought a Crucial M4 128GB for $160. That deal has been around a few times, and I am scoring 7.9 on WEI with it. Very fast, and I have 93GB free with Win7 Ultimate 64 and plenty of programs.
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    Help: Xeon-compatible 775 motherboards

    I used an X3380 Xeon in an Asus P5E Deluxe mobo. But the X3380 is simply a 9.5x multiplier Yorktown. But it ran great. Overclocked it to 4GHz easy-peasey.
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    In need of good quality Gaming headset

    I just purchased these last week at Newegg for $62, and they are nice. They were on sale in one of their weekly specials. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826159110
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    System freezes after 5 or so minutes, then blue screens

    1. Download the newest drivers from Nvidia. 2. If you know what you are doing, take off the video card's fan shroud, remove the thermal paste, and apply some good stuff to get the temps down. See if that helps. 3. Download memtest and check your ram. 4. If that doesn't work... I just...
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    best bang for buck in P&S?

    A DSLR can be just as easy as a P&S. Put it in Program mode and then Point and shoot. There is nothing else you need to do. I just got lucky... trolled my local C-list and found a Nikon D40 with an 18-55mm lens, two batteries, a nice 8GB Sandisk Ultra, the manual, etc. for $275. It only had...
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    Just got a Nikon 10-24mm Nikkor lens to add to my set instead of a D7000 upgrade!

    I understand the idea of investing in good glass first, and I usually agree, but when you are using what Ken Rockwell describes as the worst Nikon DSLR ever (link below), I would spend the money on getting a better camera. A D90 or D5000 or D5100 or D3100 will produce far superior photos then...