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    cpu upgrade from i3-540

    Hi Guys, It's about time I upgrade my computer as my parent's need a new one, and I just want something new. Currently I have I3-540 with a H55N-USB3 mobo and 2gb of ram. The combo with my SSD is all I really needed until I recently got into video editing. I can feel the sluggishness...
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    Slingbox Pro-HD choppy

    Hey Guys, I have an HTPC (I3-540 with 4 GB of ram) hooked up to an old plasma TV. I am using the IGP and play back for viewing sports (NFL games) is choppy while watching regular HD TV channels is fine. Is this just how it is with the slingbox or is it the result of the IGP?
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    i3-530 vs PII 555

    hey guys, looking to build a second rig mostly for school and a little gaming. I already have the pII 720be as my main rig at home, but I am now looking for a SFF build for my apartment. I will mainly use this computer for surfing, word, a little SC2 (if I have the time), some...
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    Intel 80gb x25-m G1 or OCZ 60g Vertex

    Hey guys, I have the first generation x25-m and was wondering if it was wise to sell it and purchase the ocz vertex? This drive will most likely be used in my laptop, so I would not want to format it on a regular basis. I have read the anandtech SSD review and it seems that even in its...
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    Defective GIGABYTE GA-MA785GMT-UD2H?

    Guys, I am attempting a new build, and I am having problems with the wireless keyboard/mouse lagging badly at times. I have tried the keyboard/mouse combo on other computers/laptops in the house and they work fine. The lag was very pronounced after the installation of Win7, and it...
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    browsing issues with Vista

    Hey Guys, I have some browsing issues with vista. For some reason, my internet is really slow when I use Vista as oppose to XP. I have both OSes installed on my computer and for some reason Vista is considerably slower. I am not sure if its a setting issue or what now, but I have not done...
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    Suggestion for a new video card

    Hey Guys, Currently I have the Nvidia 7300GS, and Im not quite sure what video card to get. I dont really game and mostly use my system for apps like Lightroom and Photoshop. However, I am planning to get the Dell 24" LCD shortly and was wondering if the 7300GS is sufficient to run it? My...
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    Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R audio problems

    Hey Guys, Im having trouble installing the audio drivers for the mobo. Ive tried everything possible, but I cant seem to get it to work. Any suggestions?
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    Which Razer mouse for casual computer user?

    Hey Guys, Im in the market for a new mouse and was wondering if Razers' mouses were suitable for me? I rarely game and mostly use my computer to surf and edit photos. I was looking at the Deathadder, but I think it may be too much of a mouse for me. I currently have the Logitech MX...
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    Anandtech p35 roundup?

    Just curious but when will Anandtech have their P35 roundup review? There are so many boards out there that I just cant choose =D.
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    AMD 3600 X2 vs Intel e4300

    Hi, Im looking to build a 2nd computer mainly for photo editing using Photoshop. Will there be a big difference in speed between these two? With the price cut, the e4300 with a decent mobo will run me about 225 dollars while the 3600 with a decent mobo will be around 140. Its a difference...