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    About to buy - X6 1090T vs i7 870 - Pls help

    Hi I am about to pull trigger the trigger on either of this for a primarily video editing system. Gaming is not very important. Of course I am not going to do 24/7 video editing, these are mainly hobbyist family stuff involving Adobe CS5, and a Palit GTX 460 1 Gb RAM Sonic Overclocked...
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    CPU Recommendation for Video Editing / Adobe CS5 work

    Hi I am currently trying to build a system that would primarily be used for video editing, content creation etc. Gaming is not at all important, I know the system can play games reasonably if at all I need. I intend to enable the Mercury Engine by adding a GTX 460. I am currently...
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    Connection two home computers..Wireless way

    Hi I have at home a desktop running Windows XP Pro Sp2. This computer is connected to ADSL gateway (Linksys WAG300N) using wired connection. I have a laptop computer running Windows XP Home edition which can connect to the above gateway, wireless. So far accessing internet from both...
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    E8400 or Q6600? new build considerations

    Hi After months of reading around, I was all set to go with a Q6600. All of a sudden, E8400 is on the shelf and I am again undecided. Here is the rig: Intel Q6600 G0 ($286) or E8400 ($220) where I live (In United Arab Emirates) Gigabyte P35-DS3R ($166) Memory Corsair XMS2 1 Gig x 2...
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    8800 GT overkill for 19" CRT?

    I have an old computer having 3. GHz P4 with 6600 GT AGP. Thinking of going for a new computer (C2D 4400, 2 GHZ Ram) etc. I was considering the graphic cards. I game occasionally only. I have a Samsung 19" CRT which run at 1024x768 or 1152x864 @70 Hz. I intend to keep it as I use my computer...
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    Monitoring DSL bandwidth usage

    Hi We have a wired network running Windows SBS and Windows XP clients. We share a ADSL connection using Linksys Wireless N ADSL2+ Gateway, which is connected to Switch. Since our ISP has volume cap on the ADSL connection, I would like to know the bandwidth consumed by each user on a...
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    Sharing an ADSL connection

    Hi I am a total newbie here and I am trying to learn Networking, internet sharing etc. I have a wired network with 10 WindowsXp clients and a server running Windows Small Business Server 2003. I plan to get a 2 MBPS ADSL connection and share it with the users. What kind of gears do I need...
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    What next? Stuck at 2550 Mhz. Newbie attempt at overclock

    Ok so my first overclock has gone well thanks to my lurking around this place :-) My system is: Athlon X2 3800+ (Manchester) Asus A8N-E Single stick of Corsair Value Ram 1 Ghz 3-3-3-8 Aopen housing with included 400W PSU (Claims 15A on +12V1 and 14A on +12V2, 385 W combined) Stock HSF...
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    Asus A8N-E or MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum

    Hi all I have t chose between the above two MoBos. Other choices are currently ruled out due to nono-availability in my region ( I live in the middle east). Can you please recommend a MoBo. Price difference is not an issue. My planned rig is: Athlon 3800+ X2 1 Gig Corsair Value RAM 1...
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    Choosing between DFI Lanparty UD Ultra-d & Epox 9NPA + SLi

    First off, I live outside of US, in Dubai, UAE. So US price wont be applicable in my case. Ok here is the dilemma. I can get Epox 9NPA + SLi for about US$20 cheaper than DFI Ultra-D. I have absolutely no need for SLi because this is for office computer. So my question is: 1. Is it ok to...
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    Should I stay off DFI Lanparty UT Ultra

    Well I have almostdecided my system.. However the more I read..the more concerned I am about DFI.. I am planning a system with 64 x 2 3800+ 1 Gb Ram Some low end video card (No gaming) DVDR/RW combo One SATA 160 gb drive I had decided on DFI lanparty Ultra-D. Reading around a lot...
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    Will the PSU be sufficient..

    I am planning a system with the follwing for the office PC. DFI UT NF4 Ultra-D Athlon 64 x2 3800+ I Gb Ram Some 2D VGA card (No gaming) A modem SATA 160 Gb Disk DVD-RW Combo I cant afford Lian-Lis or Antec PSU or casing because where I live (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) they can't be...
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    Photoshop & Illustrator work..Video card and CRT suggestion

    Hi I am on budget after having most of my new PC budget go for the processor/Mobo etc. Can somebody recommend a Video card for doing normal office work and some Photoshop and Illustrator work? Preferably around $100-125 would be ideal. I am not Pro, so it doesnt have to be some cutting edge...
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    Newbie seek advise on Office Compter components

    Hi I need to build an Office computer. I am relatively new to this stuff, though I have built a couple of Intel based PCs before. All my Intel boxes (with stock HSF) turned out running at very high temperatures. Anyway I primarly will be using this computer for typical office work and...