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    PowerEdgeTM SC440 $249

    PowerEdge SC440 Good deal at $249 also can upgrade to 2GB of ram for $20 more. Yeah I'm sure someone can build it just as cheap. But its nice not to have to.
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    Geforce 8800 GT 256MB GDDR3

    8800gt Only problem is it seems this a outdated model. Not sure what that means in the long run since XFX warranties are lifetime.
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    Walmart Wii bundle return

    After my GF promised her daughter we would get her a Wii, the prices shoot up crazy. The only place i could in find it in stock was Walmart and they only had the big bundle. I was wondering can I return just the games from the bundle. I would even take store credit since it not that far and...
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    Gateway FPD2485W 24-inch LCD Monitor

    Gateway 24 Seems like a good deal. How does this compare to the dell. It has a good scaler so TV or video should be nice but how about gaming. PS They have 28inch VS too. I know the Pitch is high but I like high Pitch so it the PQ any good?
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    $270 Color Laser Printer AR

    Lexmark C534n or E450dn Both have $350 MIR (yeah I know its huge) MIR Buy.com This post was edited. PS the ink for these printers are crazy high so the deal is not so hot.
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    CPU HSF funnel

    I just got a new Cooler for my video card and silent 120mm for my case and now my system is pretty quiet. The only noise now is my CPU fan. I have an extra 120mm fan sicne my case didnt really need 4. I have a 2 heatpipe AMD cooler. Is there a product that will bridge the 120mm to fit a...
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    Upgrade path for Casual user

    I'm getting a Barebones for my GF. I dont know if i should get a AM2 or 775. She really she don't do crap but surf the web and play solitare. She very burns dvd some times and encodes video some too, bust she dont mine waiting that to get done. I looking at a cheap Dual core setup that will...
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    Vista OEM activation

    I need to install vista on 4 PC's but will only be using Vista on 1 at any one time. I know this might be outside of the the general use of the product. If VMware worked better with Vista this would not an issue, but curretnly this is my only work around to test all the hardware builds I have...
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    X2GEN 22" Wide LCD

    X2GEN 22" Wide LCD X2 gen Costco I think the deal is good. Any one know if the monitor is any good? Also I don't mind the 1680 x 1050 resolution. I never turn my desktop up higher then that, and I dont buy the faster video cards so I never run a game at higher then that resolution anyway.
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    Shuttle SS21T

    I see the Shuttle SS31T everywhere, but no SS21T. I'm I missing something. I got some parts left over over after a few build and the SS21T is the perfect system for me. It seems to price right if I can find it in the US. Any know of place that ship to the US or from a US site? Thanks
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    Can you OC Dells

    I usually build my own computers, but I got a very good deal on this dell. If I get this pc, this will be my only AM2 system so I can't switch out the cpu and put in any other PC. Usually when I get a good deal on pre built I move all the new stuff to my custom builds PC and use the prebuilt...
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    Vista Home Premium

    I was reading the spec and it doesn't show remote desktop for home premuim, but it does for business. Any one know for sure. If only Ulitmate has MCE and remote desktop then I can't order a new computer now and get the upgrade cert. since thier is no upgrade to Ultimate. They are going to...
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    SFF that support X2 (939) and AGP

    I know I said X2 in the title but i just got an Opt 175 (= to X2 4400). This is for my GF and all she does is play kids games (so no real graphics) and I have a 9600 card for here now. But she does do alot of dvd encoding and watches alot of movies so the dual CPU will help her out alot. So...
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    Monitor Size

    What size is the largest non-wide screen monitor. And who makes it. Right now i have the dell 20", but i was hoping for a 22 or 24 non-widescreen. Yes I have my reason for not wanting a wide screen right now.
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    Intel and Memory

    I know AMD needs 2 memroy chips to get dual speed. Does intel need to 2 chips to max memory speeds also? I asking about both Pentuim D and Core 2 Duo.
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    Vista High score

    Not looking to brag really just want to see how different compenents effect the score. Right now mine is 4.9. I'm not working on it now, but think the memory is whats holding it back. I got 4x512 so my MB is running memory at 333 and not 400. Although when i had only 2 sticks and running...
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    9800 showing some errors

    I bought this 9800XT from some. It took me like 1 month to install it and now I seeing some pixel errors. IT only happens in 3d applications (games mostly). I was able to live witht eh few errors I since it was my fault not installing i quicker. But now i using it in a Vista test machine and...
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    AMD X2 4200 systems

    X2 4200 system The reason I think this good deal for me is I need to build my GF a system and I wanted to upgrade mine. I have Opt144 in my system now and I wanted to go to X2 I have 80GB hard and wanted to go to a 200GB+ I need a TV tuner card for my HTPC. So basicly I will strip...
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    HP Debranded AMD Athlon 64X2 Dual Core 4200+ 1GB 250GB DVDRW

    X2 4200 system The reason this is a great deal for me is I need to build my GF a system and I wanted to upgrade mine. I have Opt144 in my system now and I wanted to go to X2 I have 80GB hard and wanted to go to a 200GB+ I need a TV tuner card for my HTPC. So basicly I will strip...
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    Upgrading from Opteron144

    First let me state I dont care who has the fast CPU or GPU. I'm all about a price that sits rights with me and the preformance I need. I got the Opt becuase I could OC it easy with stock HS and valve ram. I really want something Dual core so ican more than 1 thing at once with out the slow...
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    6800 Ultra upgrade

    I have a 6800 ??, it has ultra Bios on it and runs at ultra speed, so I have been told. I have not really look ran any beachmarks, but lets assume this to be true. I can get a 7600GT, but I wanted to know if its even faster. Also i got about 200-250 I can sped on video card. Is thier any...
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    hd video problems

    I have a OPT 144 (not OC for now) and a NV 6800 GT (it have a Ultra bios on it). I thought this would be good enough to play a HD video. The one i'm trying is the Supremem commnade HD verison. When it plays my CPU is at 100% and the trailer is very choppy. I have hardware excellation at...
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    12" laptops?

    It will be used for web broswing and GPS only. I hate Sony laptops so anything Sony is completely out. I'm sick of giving dell my money, they keep having thebest deals. Any one know of any other good companies with the 12" laptops. Also price is a concern.
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    Old and New Video card reviews

    He Anand only review 4 cards a time so you never know what old card is still decent or not. I tried toms and it looks good at first glace but the more oyu go thier his charts the inconsentant things I find. When I compared the 6800 ultra to the ATI 850 on some charts the 850 blows it away...
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    DVI-to-HMDI or VGA

    My HTCP had both VGA and DVI on the video card. My TV has a HMDI connection and several component connections. Which will give me a better picture. If I use a DVI to HMDI cable will it down grade my picture to 480p? I pretty sure the VGA to component cable I got can do 720P and 1080I...
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    AM2 M-ATX

    So far i don't see anyone listing that a AM2 baord will coming in M-atx factor. I guess I just have to wait.
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    Samsung 56" 1080p DLP HDTV

    Samsung 56 Samsung 56" 1080p DLP HDTV Not sure if this a hot deal or not, but I'm going to get it. One question to peopel that know. I know costco return policy is great. I'm not going to be on of those people that keep it 2 years then upgrade it, but if it has a mail in rebate can you...
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    Why we really attacked Iraq

    Read this, then comment http://energybulletin.net/12125.html Basicly I'm not a big fan of Bush at all. I knew he didn't attack Iraq to stop terrorism or even WMD. But to say we went in after oil makes no sense, becuase we are not taking the oil. I'm still against the war, but this gives...
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    Any way to Change the Multiplier on a CPU

    The reason I want to know is that my motherboard is limited to LTD 250. That means I can only OC my OP to 2250. I was hoping to do 24-2600.
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    Memory Problems with double side memory

    I built a system with 2X512 sided modules. Eveything works fine. I wanted to go to 2 GB so but I also wanted to OC the system so I bought 2X1GB kit They was samsung modules. I have random crashes and I have not even tried to OC. My motherboard I have my memory in the green and purple...
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    Samsung memory any good

    Since thier is no memory forum and I going to OC my Opt 144 I will put it here. Any one ever use this memory type Samsung 2GB (2x1GB) Dual Channel PC3200 400MHz DDR with Copper Heat Sink DRAM Type Low Density 64x8 Chips PCB Board- 6 Layer PCB Board CAS Latency - CL 2.5 Voltage -...
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    Ram in all 4 Slots

    I have 4x512 ram. Each pair is a matched pair. They are both from Kingmax (don't get mad it was cheap). Each one OC ok by themselfs. I'm getting an OP144 in today and the new motherboards has 4 slot (my old one had only 2). You guys know if anything special needs to be done to get 4 slots...
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    What components fit in the Xpack

    I have a Zalman CNPS7700-Cu will this fit in the case? I also have a light scribe and LG dvd so if the light scribe don't fit i can use us the smaller LG. Is th PSU that come with the case smaller then the standard ATX PSU. If so will changing out the PSU force me to use the smaller DVD. I...
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    MSI or ASUS 6150

    I'm down to these too, because I want one with DVI out. The MSI comes with component out so that will save me few dollars down the road. I will not be do any major OC if I OC at all. Any other real difference. I used to think was the number one ASUS but recently other have shown just as good...
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    Antec Plus1080AMG

    I want a tall tower case so when I put my computer on the floor I can reach the dvd player easy. I really want a nice sff but I don't like the one I found for the price. I was looking in to the P180 and Sonata, when I found a great on the 1080AMG. I know the pSU is decent for my needs (430W...
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    2 PC killers in 1

    2 easy ways to kill your PC At first I though this was joke, but they are serious.
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    Best 939 Motherboard?

    I just got a deal on a PCI-E video card so going to upgrade to an AMD64 system. I want onboard video because in about year I will move to M2 and use this in my HTPC. I will not be Overclocking anything so I don't really care about how good any of them are at it. I perfer a Matx size so I...
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    Complete AMD 64 systems for $250

    HP a1100e If this sucks please let me know. I was searching for a barebones 64 kit. I know I could buy all the parts myself and build it, but I was lazy. This is less then all the kits out there and comes with CPU, memory, harddrive and CD. The CPU is crappy Sempron, but its a 939 chip...
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    2500 XP or Sempron 3200

    I got good deal on a new system. It comes with sempron 3200 (1.8, 512L2, 939). I'm currenting running an XP 2500 (though it was 2800 but its showing 1.8 in windows). I'm to upgrade to an X2 in few months but I figure since the system was so cheap I could get it now and upgrade later...
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    ASUS A8AE-LE

    HP sells some sytems with AMD CPU. The a1100e has the ATI express motherboard and they say its made by ASUS with this product number. My problems are first that Asus doesn't even list this on thier site. Second it list it as 939 pin count, but it also says it is using an AMD Sempron. I...