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    Current PC worth upgrading everything or only the GPU?

    My current desktop is probably around 6 years old now. Here are the basics: Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield Quad-Core 2.66 GHz ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard EVGA GeForce GTX 275 896-P3-1170-AR 896MB An obvious pain point is the hard drive, so I'll be definitely...
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    Building family computer w leftover parts (already have GPU, memory, PSU)

    I have a few extra parts so I was thinking about building a family computer with them. I have: GPU: EVGA GTX 560 Ti Crysis edition Memory: OCZ Platinum 3 x 2GB DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) PSU: Seagate 600w misc other things such as wifi card, monitor, keyboard/mouse, etc I could really use...
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    More memory for i7 machine

    I think I might be due for some more memory, since I keep getting really close to 6GB and have to be careful about what programs are open. It doesn't look like the OCZ memory I bought is available anymore, so instead of trying to get another identical kit of that should I just get something...
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    Card to buy now in the ~$400 range

    Currently I have a GTX 275, and it works well enough but circumstances have it that I can do an upgrade now. I will either be getting a 30" IPS soon, or 2x 24" IPS monitors, so the card needs to be able to drive a 30" nicely. In terms of games I do mostly Bad Company 2, and I'll definitely be...
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    Looking at business class HPs

    I'm trying to find a semi-rugged notebook that has a matte screen, and so far I've been interested in the HP 8710w and Elitebook 8730w. What's the difference between the DDR3 and DDR2 in practice? Will I really notice a big difference?
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    IPS vs LED

    I'm pretty set on getting a 24" or higher IPS screen, after dealing with a few 2408wfp returns... What's the verdict on the best ones for the money? I'd love to get one for about $400 or less, spending more than that on a monitor makes me feel ill. And how does IPS compare to the LED...
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    Wide-angle LCD displays

    I have an HP tc4200 which has a Hydis display, that basically gives you full 180 degree visibility. I'm wondering if there's anything now that has equivalent visibility and brightness... because the HP is a few years old now. http://www.pencomputing.com/frames/hp_tc4200.html...
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    How would you change this new build?

    Here's what I've been thinking about building: ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $270 Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Retail $279 6GB RAM $80 ATI HD4890 $250 2x WD 7200RPM 1TB hard drives $200 Any thoughts on the chip/mobo combo...
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    Help me pick new computer parts please!

    Current machine is an Athlon XP 3200+ @ 2GHz, ATI x800xl, Antec P180 case, Seasonic PSU that makes way more noise than it should, etc... so I think it's time for an upgrade :) I'll be recycling the DVD burner (I have never burned a DVD in my life), a 250GB hard drive for OS stuff and a Wifi...
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    Dell 2408WFP might be too-high res?

    I got used to using 24" iMacs at work, so I finally bought a 2408WFP for home. I've had a hard time getting used to it with Windows because it might be too-high resolution for me. Does anybody have this same issue? Right now I'm back on a 19" ViewSonic at 1440x900 which feels a lot more comfortable.
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    Issues with new Viewsonic VP930b LCD?

    I just bought this monitor, and it's definitely going back because of a dead pixel. There's another problem I have a question about though. When I move side to side I notice a grid pattern that I have a much harder time seeing on other LCD monitors. Is this common and does anybody know what I'm...
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    LCD for graphic design

    Looking at the LCD sticky, there are a few recommendations for prosumer monitors which I've listed below. There are a few pro monitors listed by they're very expensive. Now would an IPS screen be the best choice, and are there any LCDs that you'd recommend for a full-time graphic designer that...
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    LCD for parents

    Any recommendations on a good 19" LCD that doesn't need to be super fast or high end?
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    Not to make things more complicated... but:

    How does this compare to the Viewsonics? Right now I'm very close to buying one or two of the Viewsonic VP930b. http://www.fatwallet.com/t/18/641186/ http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GS...f=pd_bbs_1/104-3260885-9678334?ie=UTF8
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    Help me pick between two LCDs!

    I'm planning on getting one, maybe two of the same monitor. I'm a gamer so I need good refresh but colors are a consideration too. There are two that I'm pretty set on but I'm wondering if anybody has experience with both. They are: ViewSonic VP930b 19"...
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    Please help me pick an LCD

    I do everything with my computer, I'm a programmer by profession and I'm also a gamer. I also need colors to look good because I do a lot of design. I've had some really good experiences with having 2 monitors side by side so I was thinking of doing that. It's especially helpful for coding...
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    Help me decide what to do

    I've had these issues with my current computer which is: AMD64 3200+ 2.0GHz single core DFI Ultra-D LanParty non-SLI Seasonic 600w power supply 2 320GB Western Digital hard drives in RAID mirror ATI x800xl 256MB video card 2GB OCZ 3200 RAM 2x1GB Antec P180 Linksys 802.11g WiFi PCI...
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    New computer was working, and now it's broken

    This is a recent build: AMD64 3200+ 2.0GHz single core DFI Ultra-D LanParty non-SLI Seasonic 600w power supply 2 320GB Western Digital hard drives in RAID mirror ATI x800xl 256MB video card 2GB OCZ 3200 RAM 2x1GB Antec P180 Linksys 802.11g WiFi PCI card For a few months the computer...
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    New system doesn't recognize drive larger than 128GB

    I just put together a new computer with: DFI nForce4 Ultra-D AMD64 3200+ Western Digital 320GB SATA What's the problem and why doesn't Windows recognize the size of the drive?
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    I have a P180 and a DFI nF4 Ultra-D

    The problem is the Karajan audio connector that plugs into the motherboard seperately. When this is on there it's blocked by the rear fan so the whole motherboard just won't fit. Has anybody else run into this problem? I'm assuming that most people have totally skipped the onboard audio and went...
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    Need help with AMD64 3200, XP90 HSF and AS5 thermal grease

    I was instructed to replace the RM with the one that came with the XP90 HSF. Now I have the Thermalright stuff and some AS5 to choose from. This manual says to "put a thin, even layer of thermal grease on both CPU IHS and HSF base." Can I get some recommendations about how I should apply the...
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    Anybody know when the 7800gtx will go down in price?

    I have a brand new x800xl that I'm thinking of selling to help me buy the nVidia card, but I think it's currently overpriced.
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    Recommendations please for video capture options!

    I'm building a new AMD64 3200+ rig and I need advice about what capture cards to get. I have a new ATI x800xl that will be my main video card but it doesn't have VIVO. Do I need a seperate analog capture card in addition to an HDTV card? That would be 3 video cards in one machine!
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    Do I need XP for 64 bits on AMD?

    I already have XP Pro on a P3 1GHz computer but I'm building a new rig with an AMD64 3200+. This is a single core proc not the X2, so my question is whether I need to buy a new OS or if my regular XP Pro will do the trick.
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    Battlefield 2 DVD new?

    I actually want the US version and not some import, but anybody know where it's still for sale or if it will get a re-release sometime soon?
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    Hard drive question

    At Newegg the faster one is $2 more for the 200gb. Which one should I get?
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    P180 and Seasonic or Antec?

    How bad really is the reach for the Seasonic cables? Right now it's between the Antec TP-II 550w and the Seasonic S-12 600w. I plan on buying one of them today so please help me choose one. Thank you!
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    I have a question about power supplies

    Having a high wattage PSU, will it always draw that much power or only what it needs for the system? With power costs rising and having my PC on almost 24/7, I'm concerned about how much extra $ a more powerful PSU will cost me.
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    Seasonic S-12 600w purchasing question

    At Xoxide they have the S-12 600w for $138.99 and a little less than $10 shipping. On eBay Case-Mod.com is selling the same S-12 600w for $134 plus $12 shipping. Which one should I buy from? Also Xoxide gives you the option to buy a serial ATA power adapter. Does this mean the way the PSU...
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    Patriot 2GB Dual Channel Kit PC3200

    I don't know how good of a deal this is but I just paid about $250 for OCZ RAM at Newegg. Discuss! Linky
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    Please help me pick a PSU for this system

    ATI x800xl PCI-E (already have this) AMD 64 3200+ Venice XP-90 + Panaflo DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 Ultra-D OCZ 2GB DDR SDRAM PC3200 Antec P180 Originally I was thinking about this Antec 550 watt TruePower II, but somebody recommended that I look at Enermax?
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    Please take a look at this proposed system

    ATI x800xl PCI-E (already have this) AMD 64 3200+ Venice XP-90 + Panaflo DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 Ultra-D OCZ 2GB DDR SDRAM PC3200 Antec P180 Antec 550 watt TruePower II Thanks for any help!
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    New nVidia prices soon?

    Any idea on whether the 7800GTX will see a price drop when the new cards come out?
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    I need recommendations for an external hard drive case

    Please recommend some good options because I need to back everything up pronto before my computer decides to be stupid again.
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    Thinking about an xp-90

    How much better is using a special heatsink and fan versus the stock cooling? And could I get some recommendations for a good fan to pair with it?
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    I want to buy an Antec P180

    Thanks!
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    I need some advice on what heat sink and fan I should buy

    This is what I'm putting together now: AMD64 3200+ DFI LanParty UT or ASUS A8N-SLI (haven't decided yet) ASUS p180 case 2GB OCZ RAM 2 WD SATA drives in RAID 1 I don't know if I will OC right now or if I will wait, but I want to leave it open as an option. And I definitely don't want to...
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    Thinking about a Toledo X2

    I was originally going to check out the Venice 3200+, but then got to thinking about a Toledo core X2 3800+ from Tank Guys. How difficult is it to overclock one of these and do I need special heatsinks and fans? The Toledo core is tempting because I guess people are getting good OCs but I don't...
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    Speculation on these new ATI cards' price/availability?

    Card Pipes Std Core Clock Std Memory MSRP X1800 XT 16 600MHz 700MHz 512MB GDDR3 $599 X1800 XL 16 550MHz 625MHz 512MB GDDR3 $499 X1800 Pro 16 500MHz 500MHz 256MB GDDR3 $449 X1800 LE 12 450MHz...
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    Xbox 360 Hard Drive

    I have some ATA drives I was going to sell because I'm building a new computer, but might keep one if the Xbox could use one.