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    Help with new SSD choice now that Samsung 830 is released

    I am in the market for a new SSD and saw this on newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc..._-20227706-L0A the vertex 3 for 179 after rebate. Is this drive still having all the issues or has it been fixed? The reviews are mixed to say the least.. Or do I spring for the Intel 510 or...
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    question about Corsair Obsidian Series 650D PC case.

    Does anyone have the corsair 650D case? If you do, could you possibly take a measurement off the case for me? I would like to know how long the feet on the case are and what is the space between the feet of the case. The reason I ask is I want to set the case on my wire shelving unit that...
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    which SSD would you buy, Intel or OCZ

    So if you have read the recent vertex 3 article here on Anandtech along with all the comments it seems like there is a big debate between OCZ verus Intel. OCZ seems to be fast and a decent price, but people seem to really debate their reliabilty and the recent "chip change" that caused...
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    does this seem like a good deal for a laptop?

    A friend of mine want advice on a laptop purchase and I typically only deal with desktop PCs. He only wants to spend between 500 and 600 dollars. He does not play games and only surfs the web, facebook, simple photo viewing, etc. I ran across this add and seemed to have the most stuff for...
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    Intel SSD price drop - what does it mean

    I have been watching the price of the Intel 80 gig SSD for the last couple of months in the hope of getting one at a decent price. It has been at around 300 or sold out in most cases. In the last couple weeks, almost every retailer has dropped the price to around 225...
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    what is a safe max temp for 8800 gts

    I was wondering what you guys thought would be a good safe maximum temp for a 8800gts at idle and under load. I am starting to overclock the card and dont want to over heat the card and fry it. Thanks, Gixxer
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    Easy overclock question for Intel 8400

    I am starting to try and push the overclocking of my new 8400 cpu. what do you feel is the safest maximum: Core voltage Idle core temp Max load temp. I dont want to fry my chip so some limits will help me out. Thanks, Gixxer
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    GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L and Xigmatek HDT-S1283

    I have been researching parts for a new build and with the recommendations here, I have decided to go with the GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L motherboard. But while I was researching a heatsink that will fit my case I was told this: "If you get the HDT-D1284, make sure that the heatpipes are...
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    8800 GTS 512 with 24" LCD monitor

    I am in the process of upgrading my computer and was leaning towards a single video card versus SLI. I have seen a lot of recommendations for the 8800 GTS 512. I am currently running a 21" CRT but plan on upgrading after summer to a 24" LCD, probably the Dell 2408. Will this card have the umph...
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    worried that XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm wont fit

    Would anyone with the Cooling: XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler be willing to take a measurement of the total height from the top of the motherboard to the very top of the cooler and give me to total height? (with an Intel 8400 CPU) I am worried that this cooler will not fit in my...
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    Looking to upgrade my computer and a friends computer

    My Computer: 1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. This PC will primarily be for gaming (BF2142, Crysis, CoD4, etc), web surfing, basic office apps, and maybe some basic video editing if I ever get motivated. 2. What YOUR budget is. A...
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    Need advice on a replacement motherboard

    A friend of mine has an older computer that the motherboard appears to have bit the dust. when you power up the system, the lights and everything appear to be running and getting power but it will not post. No beeps, nothing.. So I am assuming the motherboard is toast. If anyone has any ideas...
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    Is there a program that show your memory timings in windows

    Does anyone know of a program that shows the 1T timing or 2T timing that is set for ram from within windows? I am using CPU-Z ver 1.31 but I do not see an area for 1T versus 2T just all the other timings? Any ideas? Thanks, Gixxer
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    Please Help, A8N-SLI Deluxe wont boot when 1T

    original post: I recently just updated to an AMD 3800 X2 and a 7800 GTX. I updated to the 1015 bios since it was the latest released bios. The problem that I discovered while trying to overclock the CPU is that whenever I try to change the DRAM configuration to manual and turn on 1T the...
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    Please Help, A8N-SLI Deluxe wont boot when 1T timing set

    I recently just updated to an AMD 3800 X2 and a 7800 GTX. I updated to the 1015 bios since it was the latest released bios. The problem that I discovered while trying to overclock the CPU is that whenever I try to change the DRAM configuration to manual and turn on 1T the system wont boot. I...
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    Best bios for Asus A8n-SLI deluxe with new 3800 X2 chip

    I was just curious if anyone with an ASUS A8N-SLI deluxe motherboard and a new dual core X2 chip could tell me what bios they are using? I just got a new X2 3800 chip and plan to overclock but currently have bios 1004. So I want to get the best bios possible. Thanks, Gixxer
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    best AMD CPU for gaming??

    I was looking to upgrade my AMD 64 3200 Winchester to something with more speed since I found someone to buy my old chip. So I was looking for some input on what people think is the best AMD CPU for gaming. I don?t want to spend more than 500 bucks. I initially was thinking of getting the...
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    Power supply question for A8N-SLI

    I have a Antec TrueBlue 480 watt power supply in my old case and I looked online to see that the +12v rail is rated at 28amps. I thought that this would be good enough for my new A8N-SLI that just arrived. However, I just pulled out the power supply from my old system and it turns out that I...
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    WD Raptor 74gig 10000rpm power cable question

    I have an easy question for a WD Raptor owner? Do I have to have a special SATA hard drive power connector or will a regular 4pin molex work? I am curious because I want to buy one and ZZF offers a combo kit with a special connector...
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    Has anyone tried this new RAM with the ASUS A8N-SLI

    Pretty fancy RAM for those with extra money. But the "bling" factor makes me want to drool. :D http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant...40093&Category_Code=Unbuffered_Corsair But with the compatibility issue with RAM and A8N-SLI, I figured I would ask before I even start to dream.
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    Another SLI Motherboard Round-UP

    here is the link to another Motherboard round-up http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/nvidia_nforce4_sli_roundup/default.asp
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    MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum/SLI questions

    I have tried looking thru this forum and specifically the "official" MSI thread, but most of the replies there are for the Ultra and not the Platinum SLI version. So if anyone has the MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum/SLI, I was hoping you could answer a few questions for me. 1. Can anyone overclock...
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    To the AnandTech people

    I doubt I am the only person here who has been waiting for a review of all the SLI board together, so when I read this paragraph in your DFI nForce4: SLI and Ultra for Mad Overclockers ( http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=2337&p=8 ) article back on 2-5-05 I think I started to drool with...
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    Anyone care to share their experience with buying from www.monarchcomputer.com

    I normally buy from Newegg or ZZF, but I have read on these forums people using Monarch. I had never heard of them before reading about them here, so i was wondering if they are good to work with. So if you have a moment, and have dealt with them, please let me know if they are good or bad...
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    Anyone care to share their experience with buying from www.monarchcomputer.com

    I normally buy from Newegg or ZZF, but I have read on these forums people using Monarch. I had never heard of them before reading about them here, so i was wondering if they are good to work with. So if you have a moment, and have dealt with them, please let me know if they are good or bad...
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    Leadtek Winfast PX6800 GT TDH

    There is finally another PCI-e 6800GT on the market other than XFX, eVGA, and BFG. It is the Leadtek Winfast PX6800 GT TDH and I have seen one review but no comparisons. (http://www.amdzone.com/modules.php?op=m...index&req=viewarticle&artid=105&page=1 ) Has anyone seen or heard anything...
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    keep getting message "network cable unplugged"

    I was wondering if anyone else had a similar issue or experience, and if so, how they went about fixing it. I have installed a new router (as stated in the message header) and have my home PC wired to the one of the four ports in the back. It is running windows XP SP1. Ever since I have done...
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    Boycott nVidia? :)

    I?ll start by saying this? I personally would love a nvidia 6800GT PCIe, but am waiting till they come down to realistic prices. But when will that ever happen??? Think about it for a minute? why would nVidia even want to produce a bunch of high end cards for consumers to buy right now...
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    Where are all the 6800GT PCIe cards?

    Does anyone have any idea as to where/who/when the 6800GT PCIe card will be out in major channels for close to retail price? Or better yet, does anyone know when we might actually see some other venders other than BFG and XFX actually make a 6800GT PCIe. It seems like in the past when a...