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    Help with new SSD choice now that Samsung 830 is released

    Now that the samsung 830 128Gb has been released for 229 with a version of Ghost and Batman... Which SSD would people go with? It is cheaper than the intel 510 but more than the OCZ and about even with the M4. But samsung is supposed to have great reliability like intel...
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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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    Gigabyte confirms P67 production not cancelled(Updated)

    gigabyte does not appear to be cancelling P67. http://www.dvhardware.net/article49623.html
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    Z68-UD7-B3 motherboard spotted!!!

    gigabyte has not cancelled P67 production... http://www.dvhardware.net/article49623.html
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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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    Help with a gaming build

    I thought the 1366 socket was going to be around for awhile to support the 6 core intel chip. Has this changed? Why are they both considered "Dead"
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    does this seem like a good deal for a laptop?

    this is the closest i could find from Dell and it is almost 100 dollars more.. http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto...en&s=dhs&cs=19 summary – Dell laptop - $649 – 17.3” screen – 4GB ram – 320 GB HD – intel HD graphics - 2.26 intel i3 dual core
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    does this seem like a good deal for a laptop?

    I think he would prefer the larger screen but that is not his major concern. I think he will eventually get rid of his desktop. Plus he is getting old and would probably like the bigger screen. LOL He just wants the best bang for the buck...
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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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    what ~24" 1920x1200 LCD should I get?

    phryguy, so did you make your decision? It is the last day for free shipping for the HP. I am in the same boat. i need to make a decision today if i want the HP. I am torn between the same three (but a refurb dell for 399), or going with the asus and also getting a 22 samsung with TV tuner...
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    Low end DELL IPS vs high end TN LCD? Gaming monitor, cant decide!!

    There has been an update to the HP ZR24w review and they were able to get better black levels http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/news_archive/20.htm#hp_zr24w_update
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    Low end DELL IPS vs high end TN LCD? Gaming monitor, cant decide!!

    T2k, where are you finding Dell U2410 monitors for 450-500?? The Dell site has them currently for 599. http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...9&sku=320-8277 Gixxer
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    Intel SSD price drop - what does it mean

    well zipzoomfly has a 15 dollar rebate on the Intel 80 gig retail version with brackets, so it is on the way!! Woohoo :) Gixxer
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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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    worried that XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm wont fit

    the "d1284" was a typo by toadeater. I decided to order the D1283. Thank you for your help thegisguy with measuring your case. :thumbsup: I was curious, how do you have your cooler mounted? With the fan blowing are upwards towards the powersupply or sideways towards the rear exhaust fan...
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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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    worried that XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm wont fit

    the horizontal mount is a good tip. does anyone know if the GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX All Solid Capacitor Intel Motherboard can accept a large heatsink like this in this orientation and not interfere with the RAM slots?
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    worried that XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm wont fit

    where did you measure this distance from? From the top of my Motherboard tray stand-offs to my side panel I have about 171 mm, so your 197mm measurement scares me. Thank you for taking the time to measure this for me. Gixxer
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    worried that XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm wont fit

    I have not purchased the CPU cooler yet. I was hoping to get a measurement of the total height of the Cooler plus CPU Socket before I purchased the cooler and discovered it does not fit in the case. I'm hoping thegisguy will give me some good news. ;) Gixxer
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    worried that XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm wont fit

    here is the link again. hopefully this one will work. :) http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811112040 Gixxer
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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

    Nope... I never got into rainbow 6.. I was big into the BF series online. Gixxer
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    worried that XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm wont fit

    I am using a case very close to this (but not black, the brushed aluminum model): http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811112040 I measured my case and I have approximately 171mm from the motherboard tray stand-offs to the side panel. I do not know how high the CPU and socket stand...
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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

    That is funny that you mention that I will be his PC support forever, because it is true. LOL But part of the reason I agree to work on his computer is because he buys my old video cards which saves me some money. :D Otherwise I would tell him to get a Dell. Would anyone with the...
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    Looking to upgrade my computer and a friends computer

    oops, I missed that when I was cutting and pasting. I corrected it. Thanks, Gixxer
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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

    Thanks Denithor for the reply. I had a feeling that 939 will not work on AM2 socket motherboards. Makes ya wonder why they put athlon 64 as a supported chip. :shocked: I have been debating upgrading my system, so maybe I will try and sell him my system. :D Thanks again... Gixxer
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    Need advice on a replacement motherboard

    I have noticed that Newegg does not even have a filter for socket 939 boards anymore. It is just AM2 boards. But what I am really not sure of is that when you look at an AM2 board it says it supports "Athlon 64" chips. Is this true??? I would not think that the AM2 socket and 939 socket are...
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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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    Battefield 2 Special Forces crashing

    this may sound like an odd question, but what sound card do you have installed? Also, if it is a audigy, do you have EAX turned on in your audio preferences? I was getting some weird crashed after installing the patch and on a whim i turned of EAX and it played fine for hours. But only had...
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    Please Help, A8N-SLI Deluxe wont boot when 1T

    Update/Status? Well I am not sure what happened. The planets aligned, full moon, who knows.. It was suggested that I try one ram dimm at a time to see if it was one of the ram dimms that was causing the problem. Well I did that and the first dimm booted up ok at 1T timings. (I have been...
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    Is there a program that show your memory timings in windows

    I downloaded the Everest software, that worked great.. Thanks! Gixxer
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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

    no, I am only using 2 sticks of half gig for a total of one gig of ram. My comment about 2 gigs of ram was in reference to the waste of money I spent for "premium" ram that would run at 1T whereas I could have bought 2 gigs of value ram instead if the system wont run at 1T. 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

    the ram is set to 200.. basically the system will not post with 1t turned on at any speed. :( Gixxer