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    Video editing PC help

    Hey all, I am looking to build a PC for my employee to do some video editing work. They will probably be doing around 6 hours of video editing a day in Premiere (mostly simple stuff, like cutting out parts we don't need, etc) and am looking to build a relatively cost effective PC that "gets...
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    Windows leave trail when dragging in Windows 7 on new machine

    Hi all, You guys helped me build a great rig. I am having a slightly annoying problem and would appreciate any help. When I am dragging my windows, they leave a trail which follows the window. System: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Entropy1982/saved/3EgD I am using windows 7 Ultimate. I...
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    Need advice on a new gaming build

    Hi guys, I have been totally out of the game for a good 3 years now so please excuse any ignorance that may come through in this post. I am trying to build a new gaming PC which will be driving a 30 inch monitor (2560X1600 resolution.) Budget: No more than $2500 including taxes, shipping etc. I...
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    Looking for a laptop for around the 1K mark

    I've never owned a laptop before, so I know nothing about them. I've always used/built desktops. I will mostly be using it for basic business apps, web browsing, some gaming, and some miscellaneous stuff once in a blue moon (photoshop, etc.) I don't much care about how it looks. I would...
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    Prebuilt i5 system for under 1000 including monitor

    Hey guys, I am buying this system as a present for someone so it has to be prebuilt. I am not sure if Dell is the best option for something like this. The only components that really matter are that is has about an i5-750, 6gb of ram and everything else is pretty much irrelevant. The monitor...
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    Looking for a nice prebuilt system for 1K Including monitor

    Hey guys, You've helped me build 2 awesome computer over the past few years and thought I'd get your thoughts on a present for my father in law. I want to spend about 1K. He is a network admin. He does not play games, mostly does "productivity work" (whatever that means.) Want to get him...
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    Issue booting from a SATA optical drive

    Hey guys, I have an asus p6t with only a SATA optical drive. I have 12 gigs of RAM so I will be using a 64 bit OS (this is probably irrelevant.) I am sure this is a common problem but I have no floppy and my OS boot dvd is not loading. Can someone give me some suggestions... I have read about...
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    need some major help with new rig

    I am typing this on an iphone so bare with me :) I built the following rig ASus p6t Corsair 850tx 2x evga gtx260 core 216 Velociraptor 1tb wd black hdd Dark knight hsf Cm 690 case 12 gb gskill 1600 ram Lg 22x dvdrw Also bought a dell 3007fwp-hc monitor Turned it on. Went into...
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    Looking for a good modular PSU rated at 800+W

    I will be using 2X eVGA GTX260 OCed in SLI so 4XPCIE connectors is a big plus This one seemed like a good candidate All suggestions are welcomed. thanks!
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    Newegg return policy

    Hey guys, I decided to upgrade the rig which is already on its way to add a second vid card so i fear my corsair 620hx will not be enough power. Do you guys know how the return policy works for unopened merchandise? Do I still have to pay the 15% fee? Do I have to pay for shipping to send it...
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    Will my Corsair 620hx be able to handle this?

    I just ordered this rig Thursday. The order already shipped, but I made a few changes and am worried I will need to change the PSU. I plan to add a Dell 3007wfp to my two 22 inch monitors. I will be getting a second gtx260 to put in SLI to support the 2560 resolution. Do you think I will be...
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    Need help picking a monitor that is bigger than 24 inches

    I have been using 2X22 inch monitors (crappy ones) at 1680X1050 for the past 2 years. One of the main issues (other than the crappyness) with using 2 monitors side by side is that the ends are hard to see and my neck is always tilted at least a little bit and i never get the full experience...
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    Help me pick a speaker system for my i7 rig

    I would appreciate it if anyone can give me some suggestions for a 2.0 or 2.1 speaker system for my new rig. Thanks guys you rock :)
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    Well you guys helped me put together a nice i7 rig

    I am sure there are a million threads you guys can point me to or just give me some quick tips here. Maybe someone that has worked with my motherboard and an i7 before. I am keeping all the cooling stock other than the hsf obviously. meaning i am not adding anymore fans to the case at least...
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    PSU plug for my 7800GTX question

    Hey guys, so I think my PSU (3yr old OCZ 520w psu) is screwed. I took one of my friends' PSUs (Thermaltake Powerstream 480W Butterfly) and decided to replace it. Now I half-disassembled everything and just remembered something. I have a 7800GTX and i there is a cable from my PSU plugged into...
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    Easy PSU question

    Hey guys, so I think my PSU (3yr old OCZ 520w psu) is screwed. I took one of my friends' PSUs (Thermaltake Powerstream 480W Butterfly) and decided to replace it. Now I half-disassembled everything and just remembered something. I have a 7800GTX and i there is a cable from my PSU plugged...
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    New i7 system build

    Hey guys so after some input and considering having a company build a comp for me. I decided to give in and build another one myself. Gathering the advice some of you have given me This is what I have so far. I added some questions in there but if you have any input on any of the parts i...
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    Help a newbie put together an i7 system :)

    Hey guys, 3 years have passed since I built the system in my sig. I appreciate everyone who helped me pick out the right parts and overclock it. I am now ready to give this one to my parents and get myself a new one. I am a complete newbie at this point as I have been out of the loop for...
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    Ok I give up on the prebuilt systems Paying $10 Paypal for advice

    I will pay $10 for an experienced ananadtecher who will work with me either in this thread or in PMs. I know it's not much... but you guys do this for free so why not? :P I will use this for gaming, browsing, photoshop, etc. I don't really have too much time for customization so I dont...
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    Looking for a site that puts together my computer

    I am looking to spend about $2500 not including monitor, mouse, kb I realize it will be a bit more expensive but I would prefer for whatever site I am ordering from to put together my PC for me. My main activities are gaming, browsing, photoshop, etc. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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    Need help with a new build

    Hey guys, you helped me build a system about 3 years ago and I did it all by myself and it served me very well. This time around I want to have a company like Ibuypower build it for me because money is less of an issue. I am willing to spend about 2500 dollars on it. Would you guys mind...
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    The 2 small vs 1 big monitor dilemma

    Hey guys, I currently have 2X 22" 1680X1050 X2Gen (crap) monitors. To be honest, I have never had a chance to work on a decent monitor so I guess I don't know any better. Here is my dilemma, for gaming 2 monitors sucks because neither of the monitors is in the center. However, for any other...
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    Help me build a new comp please

    Hey guys, all of you helped me build the comp in the sig several years ago (when X2 processors just came out) and it has served me very well. I think it's time to give this one to my parents and buy myself a new one. I haven't educated myself about any new hardware since I have bought this...
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    $1000 build

    Hey guys, I have been out of the loop for a while and you guys helped me big time while I was building my machine a couple of years ago. My friend is trying to build something for $1000-$1300. He needs a monitor (22" or 24"), speakers, keyboard, mouse, everything from scratch basically. He is...
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    PC build for $1000

    Hey guys, I have been out of the loop for a while and you guys helped me big time while I was building my machine a couple of years ago. My friend is trying to build something for $1000-$1300. He needs a monitor (22" or 24"), speakers, keyboard, mouse, everything from scratch basically. He is...
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    coolframes.com coupons

    10dollars for $10 off any purchase 10off150 for 10% off purchase of $150 or more Coupons still valid. Supposed to expire end of day monday. Have bought a pair from em with no problems and it looks like they have good prices even without the coupons. Ripped from FW. Edit: Link
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    Problems burning DVDs on 2 burners simultaneously

    I'm using nero and it basically takes like 20-25 mins to burn 2 dvds (with 2 burners) at 16x. I notice that the buffer keeps going all the way down and then back up as it's burning. When I burn the dvds individually in either one of the burners, it's fine and only takes about 5 mins or so...
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    3dmark scores low. Please help

    Hey guys I have a BFG 7800GTX OC (460/1300) and am running @ 2.5ghz with my x2 3800+ .... my 3dmark06 score is 3940 and my 3dmark05 score is 7466. What should these scores be approximately?.... these seem lower than what i should be getting according to other peoples posts. Can anyone give me...
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    7800GTX temp. readings

    SCREENSHOT Anyone know why everest and the nvidia software give me different temp readings?
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    How much voltage is too much for RAM?

    I didn't want to sit there testing different voltages for my RAM so i just bumped it up to 2.8V it's doing 2.5 3 2 7 @250 with that... is this dangerous, or should i try to lower the voltage some?
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    Finally OCed my X2

    Comp specs in sig: I just did a quick OC last night to 2.5ghz, the temp is ~35 at idle and like 44 at full load. What full load temp is a pretty safe temp to run if i like leaving my comp on 24/7? My my voltage is at 1.5, is it safe to go higher? How high? I got the RAM to 2.5 3 2 7 @ 250...
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    Monitoring temps

    Hey guys, I am currently using everest to monitor temps and it's working well, but i was just wondering if ther eare any simpler programs that don't take up as many resources. Also, when I check my nvidia control panel for my 7800gtx temp... i'm getting like 63 idle but everest shows 51 for...
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    Question about DFI nF4 Ultra-D bios setting

    Hey guys, I'm trying to overclock and I want to give my cpu about 1.55V or so. So I set CPU VID control to 1.4 and CPU VID special control to 110% thinking that would do it. Do I have to change the CPU VID Startup value at all?
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    7800gtx overclocking questions

    Hey guys, I have a bfg7800gtxOC and i wanted to see how far i could overclock it. THIS is what the nv control panel looks like.... can someone please tell me where i can adjust clock speed? Am I missing something? Also, any ideas on how high i might be able to get this card? Thank you
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    Decided to finally OC

    I will be using everest to check temps What is a temp and voltage that's pretty safe for the cpu? (I am at 29C at idle right now) Thanks for any help guys =) Edit: any idea on approximately how high of an OC i can expect?
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    DFI Ultra D owners PLEASE HELP

    So i was messing with my computer (had to replace the chipset fan) and i think i might have accidentally taken out the CMOS jumper (the part near the SATA 1-4 connections with 3 pins sticking out) as i was putting the motherboard back in. Should there be a jumper there? and where should it be...
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    OH boy... what did i do this time PLEASE HELP

    So my northbridge chipset fan broke so i had to replace it... the company sent me a new one and i replaced it (had to fight w the mobo and stuff a bit in the process cuz i didn't want to unplug anthing). plugged everything in finally and turned on the comp... all the fans worked fine computer...
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    Problem with my nF4 Lanparty Ultra-D Chipset fan

    So I got this motherboard about 4 months ago and it's working fine, but the chipset fan started making A LOT of noise like a month ago. I contacted DFI and they said they could send me another one if they charge my card 18 dollars + shipping (they didn't say what shipping would be) and then...
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    Need some help with Norton Ghost 10

    Hey I just set up my system exactly how i want it to be set up and decided to back it up with norton ghost.... but when i run a backup on drive C.... it says that it has system files or a paging file that is changing on it. How do I back up my system drive? any help would be great. thanks