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    upgrade or build anew?

    Hi folks, I'd like an opinion about whether I can squeeze more life out of my current rig by updating the CPU and GPU or if it would be better to build a new setup. Current rig: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz GIGABYTE GA-G31M-S2L LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro...
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    Classic Sega games on steam

    Has anyone else browsed the selection of old Sega Genesis games on Steam? If so, any recommendations? I had a system way back int he day but I don't recognize a lot of those games. So what's good people?
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    Dragon Age bug (maybe spoilers)

    So I am in Ostagar and have gotten to the top of the tower of Ishal. I beat the ogre, click on the beacon, and nothing happens. Is there some trick to this? Do you need to do something with the large fire burning near the beacon or am I getting a bug? Anyone else run into this. I searched...
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    Divine Divinity for $2.48 on impulse

    Anyone play this? I've heard it is like Diablo but with more roleplaying elements and better quest variety
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    Indie Games

    Hi folks, So lots of people use impulse and steam to purchse the bigger games (Fallout 3, Witcher, etc) but how about all the other smaller lesser known games on these services. Anyone find any indie gems that are woth playing? APB
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    Vista install issuse

    Hi folks, I recently assembled all the hardware for a new build and the machine posted just fine. (original thread - http://forums.anandtech.com/me...231457&highlight_key=y ) The only piece of hardware not listed here is my DVD drive which is a NEC-7900a. I went into the bios but didn't...
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    SG03 connector notation

    Hi all, I am working on a new build with an SG03 and have a question about the connectors for the power switch and reset switch. Instead of having "+" and "-", like my motherboard, the leads are noted with "G" and "s". I want to say that "G" is the negative and is a ground? If anyone...
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    e8400 thermal grease

    Hi everyone, I have a brandy new e8400 and want to ask if the thermal grease comes preapplied to the stock heat sink and fan. There are three stripes of something on the bottom of the heat sink that I am guessing are the grease and I'd like to be sure. If it matters my version of the...
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    newb mATX gaming setup

    Hello everyone, So I'm a newb, and would therefore like some input on my first attempt to build a computer. I posted nonce before but was told it would be better to post closer to when I am planning to build plus I have changed a few things. Here are the answers to the questions from the...
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    B-envi mATX case

    Anyone used this case or have any experience with it? http://www.bgears.com/b-envi.html It has gotten good reviews and am just looking for some new input. Am considering it for an mATX build. Right now my front runners are the B-envi, Silverstone SG03, and the P180 mini. thanks all
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    First build

    Hello everyone, So I'm a newb, and would therefore like some input on my first attempt to build a computer. Here are the answers to the questions from the FAQ to give you an idea of what I am shooting for. 1. This build will be used for gaming, surfing the net, email, etc. I don't do...