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    Should I exchange my Define R4?

    I bought a Fractal R4 earlier this week from Newegg. When I took it out of the box, I was surprised to see that there was some sort of deformity in the top panel that kept it from sitting flush. The rear fan mount bows out; if you press it, it will bow right back up. If you press inward toward...
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    Need last-minute advice with bang-for-buck build

    EDIT: Nevermind.
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    What's with my idles?

    So, I've got an inexpensive new system just set up: Antec Solo (w/Arctic Cooling 92mm fan in front, replaced rear Tricool w/Arctic Cooling 120mm exhaust-only fan) Phenom II x4 955 @ stock ASRock 890GX Extreme4 2x2GB G. Skill ECO 1333 Samsung Spinpoint F3 500GB OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W I was...
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    Is my system dying?

    Specs: Corsair TX750W Core 2 Duo E6400 w/ Xigmatek HDT-S983 @ 2.56 Ghz Gigabyte GA-965p-DQ6 Rev. 1.0 4GB G. Skill DDR2 Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS MSI Radeon HD 4830 w/Accelero S1 Rev. Auzentech X-Fi Forte Asus EHD3-100 TV/FM Tuner This is the latest in an ongoing series of...
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    Delete, problem solved

    Nevermind!
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    Hardware trouble since tuner card installation

    It all started when Santa left a tuner card - the Asus EHD3-100 - under the tree this year. I was excited about being able to record uncompressed OTA HD because I'm sick of paying exorbitant markups for subpar quality with cable. My system started acting up the moment I went to install it. My...
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    Card placement question

    I've been looking for a good TV tuner for my desktop. I decided that the Asus EHD3-100 was a pretty good value since it includes an FM tuner and, from what people say, a very nice remote control. But then I popped open my case to make sure it would fit. Without going into too much detail...
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    Help me pick out an ergonomic KB & mouse

    I've been using a Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 and a basic Microsoft wheel mouse for as long as I can remember. This dynamic duo powered through whatever I threw at it up until two days ago when I was drinking a glass of water and a few drops trickled down into the keyboard. I grabbed some...
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    Can my system handle an upgrade?

    Here's my system: C2D e6400 @ 2.4 GHz 2 GB Patriot DDR2 667 Gigabyte GA-965p-DQ6 Seasonic S12 500w 250gb WD HDD XFX 7800gt Razer Barracuda AC-1 Considering I only game at 1280x1024, it's been pretty good at handling what I can throw at it thus far. I usually just play Quake Wars and...
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    Would this card be a good upgrade?

    I've currently got an XFX 7800GT which I'm looking to upgrade from after a lengthy hiatus from tinkering with hardware. My monitor supports 1280x1024 max. I've set my sights on an 8800GT since it seems to be a pretty good value from what I can tell. This one in particular seems to be very nicely...
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    Which left-handed mouse to use?

    OK, so here's the deal. Lately, I've been experiencing some pain and discomfort in my wrists, presumably from typing and mousing too much with "standard" equipment. To help ease the pain and avoid having to sideline my programming summer classes, I've decided to buy a nice ergo keyboard and...
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    Java question from programming novice

    This is pretty embarrassing to admit, but I'm already lost in my Principles of CS II class. The book we're using Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in Java, 2nd Edition by Mark Allen Weiss. I don't know if any of you are familiar with it, but it's written in such a way that nobody in my...
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    Should I return my CRT TV and get an LCD instead?

    I've been looking for a nicely-sized TV to place in a bedroom/dorm, something in my meager college-student price range (<= $250) that would be a good long-term investment. I went to Circuit City and Best Buy to scope out some of the choices, and the 20" CRT Sony Trinitron that Circuit City had...
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    Question about Logitech's MX610

    I'm a lefty - it's true. That means that I usually have to stand back on the sidelines and watch all you right-handers get all the good ergonomic mice out there. It's unpleasant to say the least when all you want is a nice, comfy mouse to game with and they don't make them :( Although this...
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    Logitech Z-5450 or Creative ProGamer G550w?

    Before I get to anything - no, I won't reconsider going with a set of standard 5.1's. OK, now that that's over with...I've had my current Logitech Z-560's for, well, as long as I can remember. They're good speakers that have served me pretty well over the years but the time has come to think...
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    wcLANg @ 11/4 - New Wilmington, PA

    I'm a junior at Westminster College, and once a semester we have a college-sponsored LAN party on campus with Bawls, lots of prizes, teh l337 phun, etc etc. Technically it's to attract prospective high school students, but because it's more or less Amish country out here no high school students...
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    Programming question from Java novice

    I'm currently taking a class in Java, and so far I've been doing very well. The professor usually explains how to do things pretty well, and people do well as a result. But for one of the problems he assigned us over the weekend, he gave us absolutely no explanation on how to do it. This is the...
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    Which RAM kit?

    OK, so I was recently surprised with a free one-way ticket to Conroe street. I got a Conroe e6400, Gigabyte GA-965p-DQ6, and Seasonic S12 500. All great except...the RAM I got turned out to be defective, so I took it back for a refund. I'm looking for a replacement kit and I'm trying to decide...
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    Got any UPS, USPS, or Fedex horror stories?

    With all the shipping I've been doing recently to get parts to fix my system, I was thinking earlier about how it's a miracle that I haven't really had any shipping gaffes from any of the big three. Nothing got crunched, smash, or busted open aside from someone slicing open a mailing envelope to...
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    What's your favorite CS:S gun?

    For me, it isn't the Colt OR the AK. This is going to catch the ire of most CS:S players out there, but I just love using the TMP. It's the quiestest weapon in the game, it reloads in a snap, the Ts tend to focus more on the guys with rifles, and above all else it's just FUN to use since nobody...
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    So my P180 won't stop falling apart...

    The title says it all. In case you missed the little mini-rant I posted earlier in Gbaby1008's thread (where he was looking for case ideas and thinking about the P180), here it is again to explain my little situation: So, in short, my original parts fell apart and the replacement parts fell...
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    Best Buy...

    It's kind of ironic that nothing you buy from Best Buy is ever the "best buy" or even close, isn't it? I was in there today to return a USB flash card reader when I decided to take a look around and see if I might be able to exchange it for something reasonably priced. Heh, the prices there...
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    Know any enthusiast-type stores around Western PA/Eastern Ohio?

    I used to go to the PC Club around here for most of what I needed since I knew all the guys there and they had a great selection. They'd even pricematch with internet sites if I asked. Unfortunately, they closed up shop a little while back and I need to go to a place that sells enthusiast-type...
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    What are your favorite jokes & one-liners?

    Out of sheer boredom, I'm curious. Even a bunch of guys like us have to have at least a few good gutbusters. Me, most of my favorites are political jokes dating back to the Clinton years... -What does it say on Monica Lewinsky's resume? "Spent 18 months on the President's staff." -Bill...
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    So much for a "long term" investment...

    My current setup is as follows: Cooler Master Ammo 533 (w/2x 120mm Antec Tricools) 485w ATX 2.0 Enermax Noisetaker ABIT AN8-Ultra 1GB (2x512) PC3200 Crucial Ballistix Athlon X2 3800+ w/Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro 250GB WD2500KS XFX 7800GT w/VF-700cu Creative X-Fi Xtrememusic I...
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    Bizarre issues...

    CM Ammo 533 Enermax Noisetaker 485 AMD Athlon X2 3800+ w/Freezer 64 Pro ABIT AN8-Ultra 1gb (2x512) Crucial Ballistix XFX 7800 GT w/VF-700cu X-Fi Xtrememusic I've finally re-assembled the above system after numerous RMA's and up until recently it was working just fine. After getting...
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    Problems with new TForce4SLI setup

    EDIT: Crap, I thought I was posting in the Tech Support forum. Could someone do me a favor and move this? I recently assembled my new system, but like the title suggests I've been having a few issues with it. Here's the blueprints: Cooler Master Ammo 533 Enermax Noisetaker 485 Athlon X2...
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    It's time to play...NAME...THAT...THING!

    Okay, so I finally got my TForce4SLI in the mail - and let me just say that it's a VERY nice package. But one thing in particular that it came with seems to be some sort of a modified PCI bracket with a pad or something attached to it, and I'm not sure what it's actually supposed to do. The...
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    Opteron 148 or Athlon x2 3800?

    Like the title says, I've got two processors available to put in my new system once I've got everything assembled and I'm having a hard time choosing which one to stick with. For reference, here's what the rest of my system is looking like: Cooler Master Ammo 533 Enermax Noisetaker 485...
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    The Biostar TForce4U...

    My ABIT AN-8 Ultra went bad on me a few days ago and I'm planning on selling its RMA replacement. uGuru wasn't anything special and the board tended to flake quite a lot when it came to overclocking even a little bit, so I'm looking for a motherboard that might be a little more suitable for my...
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    Asus 7800GT Top - is it worth it?

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814121552 I've been recently looking to get an All-in-Wonder x1800XL to get my feet wet with some video editing, but I can't help but wonder at that Asus 7800 GT right above. It's a completely silenced 7800GT without a fan in sight, and to...
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    New Biostar nF4 Ultra mobo

    I didn't think I'd ever see the day when I'd be looking at a Biostar motherboard...but this new one they've got over at Newegg looks interesting. I can't find any reviews or such on it...but I'd be very interested to know if anyone's heard anything more about it than I have...
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    Coolermaster Ammo 533

    Well, it looks like Cooler Master's going to be releasing their new Ammo 533 before too long here. Talk about taking a bold step forward in styling - I honestly didn't think that Cooler Master would make a case anywhere near as gamer-oriented as this. If you look at their other cases - Stackers...
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    Cooler Master Centurion 530 $48.99 AR

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119076 Looks like Newegg's got both "instant savings" and a $20 mail-in rebate on the Centurion 530. Personally, I thought that this case was a bargain at $78.99 but at $48.99 after the rebate this deal is unbelievable for what you get...
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    P180 users - what are your experiences with the VGA Duct?

    I recently decided to go with the flow and purchase a P180 to house my new system based on the glowing reviews that people seem to be giving it. I already know pretty much what I'm going to do; I'm going to get another Tri-Cool fan for the front and I'm going to set all of the tri-cools to...
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    Good power supply for Antec P180?

    After much deliberation between a Lian-Li PC-7 Plus and the Antec P180 for my new setup, I decided to go with the P180 since it offers some of the best cooling that money can buy in a stylish, conservative-but-classy package. After reading up on some P180 reviews, I think I understand now why...
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    ActiveArmor

    I'm going to be building a system to replace my current burned-out desktop, and I've set my sights on the DFI LanParty Ultra-D (I know, you all must be so proud of me). Yeah, it's definitely what I had in mind for the ideal motherboard - crazy good overclocking capabilities, helpful indicator...
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    Need some case advice

    I've been a lurker on these forums for a little while, mostly to catch up on the latest hardware since I'm planning on building a computer to replace by burned-out "value" computer that I had built for me a while back. Well, let me elaborate on what I mean by 'burned out'. Several years ago...