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    What card upgrade from 7900GT?

    Well I have been enjoying my 7900 for games like counter strike but it now crashes whenever I load it so it is time to replace it. I was limited with that card for pretty much all of the newer games and I want to putt less than $200 into a card that will work well with my system and also be...
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    7900GT KO Shaky and sound echo in CS:S

    I just upgraded some parts in my system (look at sig for the list). The main things that affect the playing in source, that I can think of, is the sound card and the vid card. I can actually use 1600.1200 resolution which is great and still get around 100fps with no AA/AF on. But when I shoot...
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    Dual channel memory loading as single

    I have 2 sticks of Patriot DDR 400 ram that equal 2 gigs. The POST shows 2 gigs of memory but it reads them as single channel and at DDR333. I have the sticks installed in the green slots. Any ideas what is going on?
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    Windows install on SATA drive

    Hello everyone. This is my 7th pc build but first one with a SATA drive. The mobo is a MSI neo4 board, x2 3800, 2 gig patriot ram, nec dvdr and lite-on cdr opticals, 160 gig WD Sata II drive, etc. On the post screen I can see the nec drive and the HDD. I set boot priority to go cd then HDD. If I...
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    nvidia or ATI for next upgrade?

    Hello everyone. I am giving my little brother my old system and am building a newer one. I am looking to run an x2 3800. I use the comp mainly for HL2, browsing, and DVD decoding/encoding. I am looking to spend between 2-3 hundred bucks on a GPU and want the best bang for the buck. Also, I know...
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    Licenses with MS Office 2003

    Hello everyone. I may have searched wrong but I couldn't find the answer to my question. I want to buy MS office 2003 to put on a handful of computers at work. I was searched through here and ebay for the cheapest price on a new copy but they dont say how many computers can share the license...
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    6800GT oc question

    In coolbits I see my core is set at 400 and ram 1100 and in rivatuner I see the same in system tweaks. BUT when I click on hardware monitoring it shows the core at 351 and the ram at 1104? Where is the problem and which do I believe?
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    Noob help needed with mobo install

    Ok, this is my second build but it has been 4 years and I honeslty dont remember what I did (worked the first time!). I have the va4000 thermaltake case and it has 9 raised areas that match up with the holes in the mobo. If I place the mobo on these then it is level and seems to be at the right...
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    noob question about installation

    Ok, this is my second build but it has been 4 years and I honeslty dont remember what I did (worked the first time!). I have the va4000 thermaltake case and it has 9 raised areas that match up with the holes in the mobo. If I place the mobo on these then it is level and seems to be at the right...
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    Which PDA?

    Hello everyone! I am the biggest noob when it comes to PDAs, pocket pcs, whatever. So I am looking to you guys for some advice. I have decided to upgrade my office and integrate some wireless and paperless things. So, some of the features I would need would be the voice recording/memo, wireless...
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    350W PS enough?

    Hello, I have bought everything except for the case and ps. I am probably going to get the Antec SLK3700AMB which comes with a smartpower 350W antec ps. I have an athlon 64 3500+, gig of ram, 6800GT, couple dvd burners, etc. I dont plan on over clocking now but will probably push it by the end...
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    All in one printers?

    I am searching for a good printer/scanner/card reader/etc and I am having trouble finding a good comparison article. I am aiming at HP or Epson but I can't seem to find anything to further educate myself before I drop a couple hundred bucks. Any help is appreciated! :D
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    Help me pick a case

    Hello, I am looking to build a new comp and of course need a new case for it. The only requirements that I can think of would be 120mm fans, usb/sound/firewire up front, and the size of a midtower. I just missed the Antec P160 deal and I am a bit mad because that had all that I was looking for...
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    ati2dvag infinite loop error

    Hello everyone. I just got a new 9600XT and was hoping to enjoy higher fps in CS-Source but I can't seem to keep the system running for more than a couple min. before I get the BSoD with the ati2dvag infinite loop error. I was using a Geforce4 440 before with no issues like this. I uninstalled...
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    ati2dvag infinite loop error

    Hello everyone. I just got a new 9600XT and was hoping to enjoy higher fps in CS-Source but I can't seem to keep the system running for more than a couple min. before I get the BSoD with the ati2dvag infinite loop error. I was using a Geforce4 440 before with no issues like this. I uninstalled...
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    Which vid card for my rig?

    I am looking to get a video card that will be around $100 bucks for my current rig. I am going to build a new one in a couple months when the newer stuff comes out so I dont want to drop a ton of cash. I mostly play CS Source and with the card I have now I average 20fps and that is with its...
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    *DEAD*Free $50 gift card for CC Syracuse, NY

    Grand opening of the Circuit City in Syracuse, NY is this thursday from 6pm-10. The first 100 customers get a free $50 gift card.
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    Get electronics for dirt cheap!

    Here is the link! Below is a list of electronics and the prices that you will pay for them. Basically you put yourself in a list (mostly 25 people long) and as someone behind you buys in you are bumped up until it is your turn to receive the item! As I know very well, many people are skeptics...