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    please rate my new system

    Below are the specs of my new system. Yes, I am buying from velocity because I just do not have the time to build the system myself. WIth that being said, can anyone recommend any changes? I was thinking of upgrading the ram to the new 1066 instead of the 800's. Any feedback or recommended...
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    wait for nvidia 590 sli or go ASUS P5W DH Deluxe

    My old computer is dying and I am gonna get a new intel 6700. The only question is should I wait for the new nvidia mb or just get the p5w and get the new system now? Thoughts?
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    upgrade... tough questions

    I am going to upgrade my CPU/motherboard/Ram to the new intel x6800 or 6700 and, for the ram, probally OCZ plat rev 2 (800) 6400 What cpu/mb/ram would you recommend I get (i am open to any changes recommendations). I have up to $1500 to spend on the upgrade and reall do NOT do much, if any...
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    Epson Picture Mate Express $69.9 at amazon

    I just found this online. The cheapest price I found other than this was over $110. The reviews seems pretty good and it is the "express model" as I just got mine in today. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AV...f=pd_bbs_3/103-9700782-6330268?ie=UTF8
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    which drivers to use?

    This is probaly a dumb question but what drivers do you recommend using? For example, with an asus nforce4 motherboard, should I use asus's drivers or download nvidias? For my xfx vid card, use xfx's or use nvidias? For cool n' quite should I use asus's or AMD's? Basically, should...
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    can't clone hd correctly

    I just got a new raptor HD and I did a drive clone from my old hitachi deskstar (sataII drive). Basically, I am going to ue my deskstar 500gig as a storage drive for movies, music, etc. However, when I tried to load off my raptor it says "error loading os". I did the drive clone via...
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    need to clone hard drive

    I just got a new hd and want to clone my old one over. Basically, I want to do a complete copy so I can just boot up off my new hd. I will use the old HD for vid storage. Is there any free program or demo I can use that will accomplish this?
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    Samsung 244T vs Eizo S2410W which to get?

    I have narrowed my search for a new widescreen lcd down to the samsung 244T and the Eizo S2410W. Sadly there is not too much information about either monitor out. Which would you recommend and why?
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    any thoughts on Eizo S2410W

    How would you rank this lcd for gaming? I cannot seem to find any reviews on it. Are they any better 24" monitors for gaming? (currently have dell 2405)
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    best keyboard for wow

    I just started playing WOW and love it. WHat keyboard would you recommend using with it? My saitek doesn't seem to cut it.
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    anything better than dell 2405?

    I currently have a dell 2405 and love it. However, we need a new monitor at work so I was going to give them my dell and get a new lcd. What would you recommend (if price is really no issue)? I do not want to get anything bigger than 24" because i game a lot and not all games run great on...
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    next gen chips?

    My work will be buying a new computer for me but I was hoping to get a next gen chip. Any word on when they might be released? (by next gen I obvsiouly mean something higher than the x2 4800).
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    need help convert dvd direct to avi

    Is there any good free (if not then I am willing to pay) for good software that converts a movie dvd (store bought like Scarface or etc) directly to a .avi file? I have tried tons of software like dvd2avi and things like that but 99% of them just crash and do not work. Basically, what I am...
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    why buy a new vid card?

    I was thinking about buying a 512 nvidia 7800 but then it hit me. Why spend $650 for a vid card (hell, even $500) when you can get a next generation vid card in the xbox 360 for 499? Wouldn't it be smarter to just buy an xbox and but the next vid card generation for the pc? Am I missing...
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    need new force feedback joystick

    Anyone have any good recommendations? It seems really difficult to find new reviews on force feedback joysticks. I would love to find a HOTAS with force feedback.
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    mouse dpi vs sensativity?

    This is probaly a dumb question but I am really confused on this. On my mx518, it had buttons to change the dpi of the mouse. The higher the dpi, the "quicker" the mouse moved. I pretty much understood this concept and used it. Now I have the copperhead and I am totally confused. It has 2...
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    razer copperhead initial thoughts

    I got in my copperhead today and I must say I was impressed. First a quick history lesson. I first bought the diamondback. I did not like the feel of the mouse (it was too low for me) and I was constantly accidently hitting the side buttons. I liked the performance but it was just not for...
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    Razer copperhead now available

    I just put my order in. You can buy it directly from razerzone.com.
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    computer just turns off

    I had this problem before (about 2 weeks ago) where it occurred for about 2 days but didn't happen again until now. I cannot get it to repeat iteself so it is very hard for me to troubleshoot. My computer just turns itself off and will not turn on again (or turns on for about 3 seconds then...
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    A little oc help with 4400

    I have a 4400 x2 with a zalman cooler, asus sli preimum mb, and ocz platinum ram (2 pieces 1 gig each). I would like to do a safe overclock (as I am a newb). Any recommendations? I would love to get to a 4800's speed if it is safe. Does anyone have an identical rig that they oc'd? What...
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    overheating xfx 7800gtx

    I was running some tests on my sli vid cards and noticed some artifacts. I then went to check my vid card temps and they were 78 and 75. It seems that the artifacts show up when it hits around 79 or 80 degrees. What is strange though is that the protection for the card doesn't take effect...
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    how do they know you overclock?

    I was thinking of oc'in my system but I am worried because if I fry something, I may not be able to return it (I have a 3 years warrenty on parts that basically cover everything except overclocking). If I overclock and then go back to normal will anyone know? Please explain this as I am a...
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    random reboot, need help

    My new computer is randomly rebooting but not very often (about 1 time every 3 days). It is a new computer so it should run perfectly. All I get when it reboots is that "windows has recovered from a serious error". Normally, I would stress test the system to try and find the bad hardware...
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    good plan or not? (x-fi)

    I was thinking about waiting of the fps but then again, I'm not sure if it is worth it. I could buy the basic model now (about $130). By the time there are actually any games that use the x-ram on the fatality I figure that card will down to at least $200 (probally less). Then I could sell my...
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    where to buy unlocked phones?

    I'm looking to get a razr phone for Cingular but I wanted to get an unlocked one. Does Buy.com sell unlocked phones? If not, does any online, reputable, cheap site?
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    which x-fi do you recommend?

    What do you guys recommend I do? I am going to get a x-fi but am really torn between the platinum and the fatality. Obvsiouly, the fatality, with its extra memory, sounds nice but do you guys think it is actually going to be used in games or is it just some selling gimick? Also, who knows...
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    creative x-fi fatality (where to buy)?

    Has anyone seen the fatality x-fi for sale anywhere (online or retail store)? If so, please post where. THanks.
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    Sata II cable?

    I just ordered a Sata II drive and am wondering if I need a special cable to connect it to the mb? Is there such a thing as a sata 2 cable or am I just supposed to use a plain Sata cable? Any recommendations?
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    which usb flash drive to get?

    I am looking for a good 4gb flash drive. I am open to any suggestions but have narrowed it down to the memina rocket 4gb or the kingston data traveller elite 4gb. Thoughts?
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    transfer audigy2 zs or use mb sound?

    I will be recieving asus a8n sli premium mb. My question is, should I use the asus mb for my sound (which I heard is 7.1) or stay with my audigy 2zs? Will there be much of a difference? This system is basically 100% for gaming and I do have a 7.1 speaker setup.
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    what to do with my hard drive

    I currently have 2 raptor drives which I am using and love. The only problem is space (about 140gig). I am getting a new computer and have to decide if I should just keep my rapters (setup in raid) and transfer them over or if I should get the hitachi 7K500 500GB SATA-II. I could not find...
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    new computer, recommend any changes?

    Case: 100998 - No PS - Antec Performance One P180 ATX Mi $135.00 Power Supply: 100122 - PS 535W - Enermax EG565P-FMA REV.2.0 ATX $89.00 Case Fan: None Motherboard: 110704 - Asus A8N-SLI Premium nForce4 SLI Audio/GB $179.00 Processor: 120234 - AMD Athlon...
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    did I make a mistake? wsxga vs wuxga

    I went with the dell 6000d (15" widescreen) and am debating if I made a mistake going with the wsxga. I really want to go with the wuxga but was worried the screen was not big enough and I would have to strain to read things. I can still make a change. What do you guys think?
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    new amended price, did I get a good deal?

    I did some changes and a little more haggling and now have this price. What do you guys think? [221-8504] Inspiron 6000D,Intel Pentium MProcessor 760 (2GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB) [320-4267] 15.4 inch WSXGA+ LCD Panel forInspiron 6000d [311-4737] 256MB, DDR2,400MHz 1 Dimm, Inspiron...
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    did I get a good deal?

    I just ordered a dell 6000d and wanted to make sure I was getting a good deal. What do you guys think? Total Order Amount: $2,008.51 Order Detail Qty Part # Description --- -------- --------------------------------------------- 1 221-8504 Inspiron 6000D,Intel Pentium...
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    dell 6000d screen

    What screen would you guys recommend for the 15.4" widescreen? The 6000 does not have the "truelife" (or whatever dell calls their best screen. I was leaning toward the wsxga. I am pretty sure the wuga is gonna be too small but do you think the wsxga will be to small? If so I will have to...
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    2 gig usb 2 jump drive

    I want a good, durable usb flash drive with 2gigs. What do you guys recommend. I had a lexmark which worked well but got all scratched up because it was made of plastic. What do you guys recommend?
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    Need help with work laptop

    I need a laptop which is small and light. It has to have good battery power and a good screen (will watch some dvd's on it). I liked the sony t350 but it the keyboard was too small. I also want a keyboard that I can comfortably type on. I do not plan to do any gaming on it. What do you...
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    dell 700m vs sony 350p/l

    Between these two laptops, which would you go for? Obvsiouly I can get the dell much cheaper but sony seems to have a better monitor and is lighter.
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    where to buy Asus W3V

    I feel like I have settled on the Asus W3V . Where do you guys recommend I buy it? Is there anyplace where I can configure it or do I have to buy a preconfiged system? Thanks in advance for your help.