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    ddr2 memory size question

    they are both ddr2 533mhz ,the 1 gig is ocz memory at 3,2,2,8 timings.The 2 gigs are pqi memory at 4,4,4,12. which do u think would be better?
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    ddr2 memory size question

    I currently have 512mb of ddr2 at 4,4,4,12 timings and i want to upgrade to more memory. Would I be better off getting 1 gig of faster timing memory or 2 gigs of slower timings?which would be better for games and all around performance? thx in advance
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    Check out this monstrosity

    LOL!!:D
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    Check out this monstrosity

    :Q That thing is fvcking huge!!!!!! I think I'd be a little worried about the weight of that cooler on the socket and mobo.
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    WTF is up w/Owen Wilson's nose?

    Who cares?!! his movies are great!!:cool:
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    Got my new computer today

    Exactly:)
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    Powerful songs that just send shivers down your back

    Eminem-Kim!! seriously :Q
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    Coolermaster Praetorian or Wave Master

    They are both excellent cases!! I don't think either would be a bad choice.Like others have said,just depends on your personal tastes.
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    Please post your opinions of this case

    That's just your opinion,but everybody has different tastes;)
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    Please post your opinions of this case

    I was thinking about that case too.It's a knock off of the CM Stacker case,but it has some cool features of it's own too.The armor case looks alot better than the shark IMHO. Looks like it has some great cooling potential:)
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    Looking to get a new case..

    Ok, cool.thanks everyone .You learn something new everyday:)
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    Looking to get a new case..

    ummm...ok,so aluminum actually doesn't help keep the system cool any better than steel,so a steel case would be better?. Well for sturdiness and sound dampening? I guess aluminum cases just are lighter and look better,correct? The reason I ask is because one of my friends says since he got...
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    Looking to get a new case..

    Just wondering what the benefits of aluminum cases are,aside from being lighter. Do they actually keep the case cooler than steel? Just wanting some input before I buy.Thanx:)
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    LGA775 water cooler

    I don't know about watercooling, but i have a lga775 also and I've been thinkin about getting one of those thermal pads they use on the bottom of the space shuttle.And when it starts to glow red hot it can double as a case light also!:)
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    Oddest looking Case...

    This... Look familiar? A copy of the CM Stacker case.Looks kinda cool though;)
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    ATI bingo!

    Saw this article on the INQ. Kinda funny;)link Make sure to read all the way down the page.
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    XP Home OEM activation?

    So are you saying that if I have an oem version,and install another motherboard later on,it will not let me activate windows again?:confused:
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    Ati video driver question

    Is it possible to download the ATI drivers, save them to a folder them burn them to a cd.?I was just wondering so I can load all my drivers after formatting without having to get them off the internet. Thanx
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    Will a 6600GT be better than a X600XT

    OK thanks guys,I'll get the GT. The brand I was going to get is the Asus6600GT. Is that a good brand for the GT?:)
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    Will a 6600GT be better than a X600XT

    Insomniak, so you think the X600XT would be better for HL2 than the 6600GT?I don't have much to spend on a video card,so I have to go with a low end card. Thanx
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    Will a 6600GT be better than a X600XT

    I was looking to get a 6600GT and I was wondering how much better it is than a X600XT? I'm not good with video cards,so any advice would help! Also would the GT be better for HL2 or would I be better off with an ATI card? Sorry for stupid questions:) Thanx
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    eVGA 6600GT question

    O.K. nevermind,I found out :o the Pro uses 1.6 ns memory clocked at 550mhz(1100 mhz effective). The regular 6600GT uses 2.0ns memory at the regular 500mhz(1000mhz effective). My bad! William
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    eVGA 6600GT question

    I was looking to get a eVGA 6600GT till the 6800 Ultras are are more available and closer to MSRP.The PCI-E version. I noticed that eVGA has a 6600GT and a 6600GT pro.Does anyone know what the difference is between the two? I can't seem to find any info at evga's site. They seem too both have...
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    newegg shipping problem

    I ordered parts from Newegg yesterday with next day shipping. I got the tracking # but it turns up no results.So I called fedex and they said newegg never shipped a package with that tracking #.Newegg is not open today so I can't call to find anything out. Does anyone know what I should do or...
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    New system shot, anything I can do?

    Well I contacted my landlord about it and he said he would update my wires in my bedroom(It's been over a week and he still hasn't sent anyone out to do it yet),so thats cool.I asked him if he would stand good for the problem and replace my defective components,and he said he would look at his...
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    New system shot, anything I can do?

    I just built a new computer a few weeks ago.Well once I had it all together and powered up,I noticed that if I touched any metal part of my case it would shock me.So I checked all my wiring to see if I had everything hooked up right and no bad wires.Everything was OK.So I bought a better surge...
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    Toshiba Wins Hollywood Studios' Support for HD-DVD

    Hopefully one wins soon.So I can finally get use out of my hdtv. I think blueray is better, but hd-dvd is more practical for consumers as it will be more affordable.
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    Best Debut Album of all time

    Also some debut albums I love to listen to while building computers, Cold-Thirteen ways to bleed on stage Trapt-Self titled Oh,and another awesome album(not sure if it's a debut) is TOOL-Undertow)!!:)
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    Best Debut Album of all time

    The most influential albums for me are, Eminem-The Slim Shady LP. Nirvana-nevermind(although it's not their debut album)!! As for Pearl Jam .....The greatest band ever IMHO!!!!! ALL their albums are awesome,some are better than others though;)
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    question about SATA hd's

    You don't think better airflow through the case is worth having sata drives?:P
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    This Is Driving Me Nuts! Anyone at ALL have this problem? Please Take A Look!

    Well, since you make it through post and to the Windows loading screen i dont think its a drive issue. Are you sure the processor heat sink fan is spinning and properly seated? Also are you doing any overclocking?
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    What happens if I stick PC133 memory into a PC100 slot?

    It will cause a nuclear reaction the likes this planet has never seen....DON'T DO IT!!!!! It'll just run at the lower speed,I've done it many times :)
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    Problem with Antec Power Supplies

    It has nothing to do with what case you put an antec psu in.You probably have a short or a bad fan header on your mobo.
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    MX510 mouse incompatible?

    I had the same problem with my logitech keyboad,but only when i installed the drivers. So I uninstalled the drivers and connected it via usb and no problems since. Of course all my extra buttons on top don't work but I don't care:)
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    ATI says R5xx to use SM3.0

    So are there any games out right now ,or any games coming soon that use SM3.0? Or is it something thats going to take a couple years?
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    ATI says R5xx to use SM3.0

    What exactly does shader model 3.0 offer for games Quality.Some ppl say it isn't that important. And if it does not offer better quality why does nvidia use it on 6000 series?Just curious because thats ONE of the reasons why I was considering getting a 6800gt over a X800XT. Does it make games...
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    Advice Needed ...

    those are both awesome for socket939:thumbsup:
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    help! 775 mobo "curves" after installing intel heatsink!!

    It shouldn't be bowed that bad. ThemalTake has some good tower heatsinks that use brackets to mount. THey dont cause any bowing that I've noticed. But MSI's site has some very good instruction on how to install the intel cooler. The thermaltake towers reduced my cpu temps considerably,Ihave a...
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    ATTN All PRESCOTT Owners

    2.8Ghz Socket:LGA775 "t" Idle Temp:30 Max Temp:45-50 Mobo Idle Temp:30 Mobo Max Temp:32 Cooling Solution:ThermalTake ComboCool DIY Tower 112 Case:Antec Sonata No of Case Fans:4(2x120mm-2x80mm) Mobo:MSI 915P Neo2 Platinum Monitoring software:MSI CoreCell Notes:Have my case modded for...