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    Macbook Pro

    I use Bootcamp for XP on my MBP. How did you guys install new drivers on your MBP? Did you uninstall them, go into safemode, and run drivercleaner, and then install? I tried that once and I had to restore because I had a critical hardware error. Do you guys just install without having to use...
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    External HDD question

    I'm considering putting a game (operation flashpoint) on my computer but don't have enough room or money to buy a new Internal HDD. I figured for the time being I would use my brother's external HDD and play from there. It has the firewire 800s (so close to 800mb/s). You think I would...
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    Upgrade mobo/CPU now or wait?

    I was looking at ASRock's DUAL SATA2 mobo, with its AGP and PCIe slots. However, what is a good CPU/memory combo with this board? And to be specific, I mean brand memory and what model AMD CPU. I was looking at going wit ha budget cpu of +3200 with 2 gigs of DDR400 ram or +3700 with 1 gig...
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    Memory Question

    Hey guys, I am in the market of upgrading to 2GB of PC3200 ram. However, my mobo only uses single channel so DUAL CHANNEL IS OUTTA THE OPTIONS. I am looking for 2 sticks of 1gb PC3200 ram for cheap. So far I saw the Corsair Value Select on newegg... but would like to know where else I...
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    Old Question but HEY!

    It seems 1 GB isn't cutting it for me anymore. BF2, in all its buggyness, is a memory hog... at least IMO, but I love the game and would like to have it run smoothly. So: Would 2 gb of PC3200 ram make the gameplay a lot smoother? Because everytime I enter a map it takes like 5 minutes for...
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    Buying an NV Silencer Rev2

    I was wondering which thermal compound you guys would recommend? I will be putting it on my GPU and memory chips of an AGP 6800GT. I was leaning towards getting the Arctic Silver 5 thermal compound (3.5 grams). Also, as mentioned, I am getting the REV2 NV Silencer 5.
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    Accelero X1 and X2

    Why didn't arctic cooling inc implement a DHES on these bad boys? Is it perhaps DHES was just a marketing scheme that didn't really work? I mean, if cards like the X1900 and 7800GTX produce so much heat, why do the accelero's just spew the heat absorbed by the fins of the heatsink back towards...
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    NVIDIA 6800GT

    Hey there guys. Christmas is coming up and well, I've been using my 6800GT for quite some time now. I haven't OC'ed, put on a new heatsink, or tweaked around with anything else. I just wanted to see if people still have 6800GT's, especially now that the new generation cards are in stock...
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    Best Drivers for a EVGA 6800GT AGP8x

    As the title says. Anyone who still uses the now outdated 6800GT AGP have any suggestions for a great video driver? Right now I am using the 73.?? that came with my BF2 CD's. Suggestions are welcome :)
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    Screensavers

    Where is the best site to get awesome, free screensavers. I am tired of always being taken over by pop-ups or visiting sites that have screensavers in 800x600 resolution. I want a fantastic screensaver with 1280x1024 resolution Thanks!
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    Far Cry

    I started playing Far Cry again and boy oh boy is this game a delight to those wanting vision candy. In one part of the game (where you first encounter the hand glider) I just stood atop the mtn taking screenshots of the beautiful scenery WHILE baddies were shooting at me. This game adds nice...
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    OMG What do I do now?

    Get this: my neighbor decides she wants to buy me a video card for helping her fix her computer (man, all I did was get rid of all her spyware that was ruining her computer). I get a doorbell from her the next day and bam'o, a freakin' EVGA 7800GTX!!!! I was shocked and all I could say was...
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    Battlefield 2 is good stuff, but have a question.

    How can I set the resolution to 1280x1024 in battlefield 2? I remember doing something similar to this for BFV but would like to know a method that works for BF2. Any help would be great!
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    Case Modding

    Hey guys I was wondering: Where can I buy a sheet of plexi glass real cheap? I was looking forward to doing some case modding over the summer but don't know where to start (aka, buy the plexi glass). THanks. Also, what is the difference between plexi glass and acrylic glass? What is the...
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    Case Modding

    Hey guys this may be the wrong forum to post it in but I just wanted to know where is the best place to buy plexi glass? I want to buy a sheet so I could do some case modding over the summer. Thanks for the help.
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    Anyone ever do the EVGA step up program?

    I read the FAQ and everything else related to the program but would like to hear from the people who have actually done it. My cousin wants to step up from his EVGA 6800NU AGP8x. Anyone have bad experiences with this program (ie EVGA sends you DOA card)?
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    X800XL agp is going to be weenie

    According to ATI's website, the new X800XL agp will have only 8 pixel pipelines... awww shucks.
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    X800XL for AGP?

    As the title says. There's been word around here that the x800xl is coming out in march or possibly april. Or whenever... anyways, I was wondering would this card be the 6800GT's match? Last ATI card I had was a 9600SE and well, it was a decent performer in most games I played.
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    HURRY I MUST BUY!

    I continue on buying graphics cards. I am given the choice (here in Guam) to buy a Leadtek 6800GT for 400 bucks or a BFG 6800GT for 420 bucks. I need your help! Leadtek makes great cards and from experience their 2D on desktops is top notch. BFG makes good cards as well BUT it offers a...
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    Need help

    I was browsing around in a forum and came across someone mentioning that they had to set in their BIOS in their MOBO 128MB mem to 256MB mem in order to fix the problem they were having when they switched from a ATI 9600 128MB card to a BFG 6800ULTRA. I never did this when I installed my Leadtek...
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    CPU and Case temp

    Hey guys, I have a CoolerMaster Case and am currenty running a P4 2.8 GHz HT processor along with 512 stick of PC3200 ram, all with 9 fans running in my system (2 for the PSU, 4 80mm for intake, and three 120mm for exhaust. My question is that would it be fine if my case temp idles around 13...
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    Have you guys ever heard of Rosewill?

    Does anyone have a Rosewill 6800? Is Rosewill a brand to be trusted? I've never really heard people comment on how well their products perform compared to more known name brands.
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    MSI 6800GT AGP8x

    Would this video card (MSI 6800GT AGP8x) be a source of bottlenecking for a P4 2.8 GHz Hyperthread CPU with 1 gig of PC3200 ram? I'm just wondering because I have the card, but don't know if the card will bottleneck my system.
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    Does BFG 6800OC from outpost.com come with Far Cry?

    Does the BFG 6800OC from outpost.com come with a free retail version of Far Cry? And is the free game of Far Cry consist of several CDs or is it just one DVD disc? I am wondering because I don't have a a CD Rom that can read DVD's, I only have a CDRW.
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    6600GT AGP8x

    What frames per second are you guys getting for your 6600GT AGP on Far Cry at a resolution of 1280x1024? Any help would be beneficial.
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    Swapping Video Cards

    Hello, so I got my friend a GF 6800 and I am installing it into his computer. Turns out that he had bought the computer off ABS and doesn't like the video card he currently runs(CORRECTION: its an ATI 9600). This is where I am a bit confused. Would he be okay if I was to uninstall his old...
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    Would a 6600GT AGP be better buy over 6800?

    My friend is having me build his computer and tells me he wants a 6600GT but I recommended to him a 6800 (it could be found for 250 + tax + s&h). He still is set on getting a 6600GT AGP but I don't know. What are your takes on this predicament? Will a 6600GT AGP last my friend 2 years with...
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    PNY 6800GT Question

    Is the PNY 6800GT an okay card? Not many people talk about it so it gets me thinking that its probably a sour card that explodes when you play computer games.
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    Need advice for a friend

    What would be the best card on this type of system: P4 2.8 GHz Hyper Thread Tech 800FSB 512k Cache ASUS P4S800 512MB dual channel stick of Geil PC3200 (DDR400) 80GB MAXTOR HDD He is looking into getting a 6800 AGP, but he is also looking into getting a 6600GT AGP. Which card would...
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    Video card help

    As teh title says, I want to know how long the 6800NU lasts before it becomes a low end card... My friend was telling me he has the opportunity to buy an EVGA for 230 bucks at his work but was concerned about the rapid rate at which technology replaces devices. By that I mean how long before...
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    NVM

    uhh nvm
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    ASUS V9999GT (the 6800GT w// 128MB DDR)

    Should I buy the ASUS 6800GT 128MB DDR graphics card? Anyone here have one? Is it a good and dependable card? thanks.
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    Need help with NV Silencer 5

    My friend is experiencing problems with his Albatron 6800 GT AGP video card. He ordered an NV Silencer and put it on his graphics card. However, he noticed that his temps for his GPU were higher than what he had with the stock heat sink. What would be the problem here? Perhaps there is not...
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    getting ANOTHER video card

    Hey, should I get the BFG 6800 OC???? For those with this card how is the 2d quality? I've been reading on some other forums that the 2d is not so great. Thanks.
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    BFG 6600GT AGP at outpost.com!

    Exactly what the title says. outpost.com needs to do some changes to their prices for their line of video cards. I mean, they got both the BFG 6800 and BFG 6600GT OC at 250.00 dollars, let alone they have a LEADTEK 6800 for 350 dollars. It's crazy!
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    Anyone seen the new XFX 6600GT AGPs?

    I've been hearing things about XFX's 6600GT AGP card in that it has a new heatsink, not the cheesy bull dog one but a silver heatsink. I went to their website but they haven't posted new pictures of it sooo I turn to you fellow forumers. Anyone with the new version 6600GT AGP please share...
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    UPGRADING CPU HEATSINK

    Exactly what the title says. I need an in depth guide to removing the heatsink and the thermal grease. I don't want to mess up my CPU, so I must be careful. I just want to replace the heatsink since the OEM heatsink is not sufficient. thanks
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    BFGtech 6600GT AGP8x

    HEY guys, I was wondering since the BFGtech 6600GT AGP8x is out for sale online at chumbo.com, I was wondering does anyone have one yet? If so, I have a question about the heatsink fan combo: Does the fan have a blue LED that emits a nice glow as it did for the BFG 6800 OC? If so, that is way...
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    BFG 6600GT AGP8x

    HEY guys, I was wondering since the BFGtech 6600GT AGP8x is out for sale online at chumbo.com, I was wondering does anyone have one yet? If so, I have a question about the heatsink fan combo: Does the fan have a blue LED that emits a nice glow as it did for the BFG 6800 OC? If so, that is way...
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    Upgrading...

    Hi guys, I was wondering if I would run into any problems when I finally upgrade my video card from an ATI 9600SE to a Nvidia 6800. I am not aware of any possibilities of any problems that might arise. SO with that said, would I need to do anything before taking out my ATI 9600SE and putting in...