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    New Samsung SSDs?

    any information on the new samsung SSDs on newegg? http://www.newegg.com/Store/BrandSub...me=SAMSUNG-SSD I am considering a SSD, and was wondering about this. Also considering Intel X25M 80GB and OCZ Vertex 2
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    New build opinions

    Building a computer for family member. Mainly use the computer for every day tasks, but also want to play games some times. Nothing to extreme though... Here are the parts I chose.. Budget of about $1300 shipped. Must include everything.. AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz Socket AM3 95W...
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    Scythe S-flex 800RPM vs 1200RPM

    Lets just say I need to get a new fan for my Xig S1283... I have a Core2DUO E8400 stock clock, do not expect to overclock. I would like to keep it quiet, and was looking at either getting the Scythe S-FLEX 800RPM or 1200RPM version. Would 800RPM version have enough air low? or should I go...
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    ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro

    I have a C2D 8400 and want to upgrade from the factory HSF. Looking for a cooler that is overall quieter and provides better cooling performance than the stock cooler. Is the ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro the best choice for under $40 shipped? Thanks :)
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    NOD32 or Mcafee ENTERPRISE 8.5i

    I have access to both of these antivirus scanners. Which one is overall better? Thanks! :)
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    CORE2DUO stock HSF... OLD vs NEW.

    I just bought a new E8400 processor. I now have 2 different stock HSF. Old one which is larger, and the new one which is smaller.. Now I assume the larger one is better, and they just make them smaller to save money.. Is this correct?
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    GA-EP35-DS3L and E8400

    I have the Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L motherboard and just ordered a E8400 CPU as an upgrade. I noticed on there website they have BETA bios out that says it supports 45nm wolfdale processors. Do I really have to install a beta bios to use this processor? Im currently using the F7 bios (latest non...
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    Corsiar 450VX vs 550VX

    I need a new power supply and I am sure both will have enough power for my system. My question is which one is quieter? My computer sits right next to my monitor, so noise is an issue. Thanks for any info! :)
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    Accelero S1 REV 2 Install and test on 8800GT

    Today I got around to installing my Accelero S1 REV 2 Cooler. I tested it without a fan to see how it performed. I have a Antec P180 case with the fans set to lowest setting... The 8800GT i have is first rev with the old fan and I updated the bios. Running Vista 64 The Accelero S1 REV 2...
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    ARCTIC COOLING Accelero S1 on 8800GT without fan?

    Is it possible and is anyone running a Accelero S1 on there 8800GT without the fan accesory? If so how does the cooling compared to stock? Or should I expect to get the addon fan accessory? Also, how many slots does it take if you buy the addon fan accesory? Thanks!
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    Quick question

    I have a Antec P180 case and gigabyte P35 motherboard and the 12v 4pin from my power supply just barely reaches, and but I cant install my X-FI or anything else in the PCI slots (luckily I can get my video card in). Would something like this be ok to use? Extension Thanks :)
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    Gaming headphones

    Looking to get some headphones for playing games and listening to music (but mainly games like UT etc)...... Not looking to spend more than $70 shipped, what is recommended? Thanks
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    4GB for gaming?

    I currently have 2GB of memory, but with the G.Skill sale (4GB for $80 after rebate) I was thinking of upgrading to 4GB. Only thing I really do with my computer is play games (and surf the web).... I will be getting a 8800GT soon, and probably a 20 or 22" (1680x1050) monitor as well. Will...
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    New monitor question

    I currently have a Samsung 971P and its great and all, but I am ready to go widescreen. I have done a little bit of research, and I am pretty sure I do not want TN panel. I mainly surf the internet and play games on this computer, so I need something with a good response time, but from what I...