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    Been out of the game for a while, help with upgrade please

    1. Uses: Gaming: modern FPS, MMRPG’s (Guild Wars 2) 2. Budget: I’d like to keep it around $550. This upgrade is all about price for performance. 3. Country: USA 4. OUTSIDE the US?: N/A 5. Brand Preference: Not a fan of Seagate. No, it is not rational. Move on; nothing to see here. 6...
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    DEAD: Amazon Gold Box: OCZ 120 GB SATA 6.0 Gb-s SSD $199.99

    DEAD OCZ 120 GB SATA 6.0 Gb-s 2.5-Inch Solid 3 SSD Series (SLD3-25SAT3-120G) (Dead 35mintues from post) $199.99 + free shipping http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox?ref...6900_20053170#
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    The public option is in good shape . . .

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...eature=player_embedded Maybe too political for OT, but I just thought it was funny.
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    OOS: MSI Radeon HD 3850 512MB - $49.99AR shipped

    Now OOS. Congrats to those who got something they were looking for. MSI RX3850-T2D512E OC Radeon HD 3850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail I think this deal speaks for itself.
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    Costco: Xerox Phaser 6130N Network Ready Color Laser Printer, $224.99 shipped

    Xerox Phaser 6130N Network Ready Color Laser Printer $224.99 shipped (Sales taxes vary by location.) If you add an extra black toner cartridge at the same time, they'll give you an extra $25 off. ($81.99-$25=$56.99 shipped) Deal good from 1/5/09 through 1/25/09 or OOS.
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    Vote for the 2009 People's Choice Awards

    Vote for the 2009 People's Choice Awards: User generated content Watch and vote. Don't forget to click "watch in HD"; it makes a difference in video and audio quality. Direct links to videos plus my commentary (I couldn't help myself): Barack Roll Great piece of editing. :cookie...
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    Thank you . . .

    In the spirit of the season, I just wanted to say thank you to all mods for the work you do for the AT forums. I know none of you know me from Adam, but I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate what the mods do to make the AT forums work, even when I don't always understand all the...
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    Engineering samples and the like in FS/T

    Was there ever a decision on selling engineering samples? Reference thread A quick search of "Engineering Sample" turn up plenty of examples of sales in the past. Just wondering.
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    Good free file hosting?

    I'm looking for a good free file hosting service that would give me about 150 MB of space. I wouldn't need much bandwidth either, maybe 500MB per month, if that. I'm a high school teacher and these files are mostly docs, PDFs, and a few jpegs for my students to download if they miss a...
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    New Swiftech CPU block: Apogee GTZ

    Swiftech Apogee GTX Product Page Pics, diagrams, data, everything you want to know except how it will work in your system. It looks like Gabe has a new baby. Something of a hybrid impingement block with really small pins. I may end up with one of these if Swiftech's performance data holds...
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    So my first cruise is over . . .

    About a month ago I asked for advice in this thread. Lots of helpful advice. We've been back now two weeks and I still feel like I'm in the afterglow. I now understand why people rave about cruises; I can't think of a better, low stress, high value vacation. We were on an 10-day Alaska...
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    1st time going on a cruise

    So my wife and I are going on a cruise to Alaska next week. Neither of us have ever been on a cruise before and I'm looking for general advice. What to do, what not to, noob mistakes to avoid, etc.
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    Wii Fit Pre-Order @ Amazon

    http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo...&qid=1208302447&sr=8-1 Limit 3. You get this price unless it drops before ship day, in which case you get the lower price. I just order one for the fam. I hope it measures up.
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    Wii Bundle @ CC - $400 *In&out of stock YMMV*

    http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd...cContent.do?oid=205269 Get em while they're hot. Edit: I don't know that I'd call this a hot deal, but it is an available deal at retail prices from a retail seller. Edit2: Now appears to be going in and out of stock. I guess it was hot after all. :Q
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    DEAD: ANTEC Solution Series NSK4480B Mid Tower Case

    EDIT2: DEAD & OOS Antec Mid tower case with Earthwatts 380 PSU My out the door cost with shipping and tax was $73.28-$30.00 rebate=$43.28. Not as hot as some deals I've seen, but if you need something now, it's a fairly good deal. Antec NSK4480B $29.99 after $30 MIR + shipping @...
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    Downgrade Vista Home Premium 64-bit OEM to 32-Bit?

    My brother-in-law was given a 64-bit version of Vista Home Premium and it seem it doesn't like his hardware. (A64 4200+, DFI NF4 Ultra, 2GB ram, 8800GTS 640GB, XP Home 32-bit). He has no use for the 64-bit OS at this time and all he does with his machine is game, surf, email, and photos. Can...
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    Recommendation for loop order

    Parts and proposed order: MicroRez->T-Line with drain plug->MCP655->MCR-220->MCW60 on 7900GT (9800 by Jan?)->MCW30->MCR-320->Apogee on a Q6600->MicroRez While two loops would be nice, I'm short on room and cash. Comments?
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    Q6600 "B3" $281.99 Shipped with coupon code

    Edit: Coupon code "JUNE10" is dead. "SUPER200" will now get you -$7. http://www.directron.com/bx80562q6600.html $288.99 Shipped -$10 with coupon code "JUNE10" Sales tax in TX only.
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    How to peneterate the bureaucracy?

    Anyone got any good tricks for getting through the bureaucracy at CitiBank, short of threating to sue them? My wife and I are are all ready to pay off the last of her student loans (hooray!) and Citibank can't even tell us the payoff amount. In fact, the whole account in FUBARed. They say...
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    Zalman MFC2 Fan Bus NOW OOS

    Now OOS @ FrozenCPU (0 in stock as of last edit) http://www.frozencpu.com/products/5953/...ti_Fan_Controller_-_PWM_Fan_Ready.html $54.95+shipping Original post below ---- http://sharkacomputers.com/zalmanmfc2.html $54.95+UPS shipping (+CA tax if in CA) Good ratings on...
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    Can someone explain what "straps" are?

    In reference to overclocking a 975 chipset? Links welcome! I've seen and heard lots of people talking about them, but I don't know what they, how they work, or when it's advisable to move from one "strap" to another.
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    HD partitions: how many and how much?

    Should I do one partition for OS and another programs/documents? or One each for OS, programs, and documents? What size should each of the partitions be (mostly concerned about the OS)? The system will be used mainly for gaming, with some audio/video work.
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    Has anyone here tried lapping their CPU's IHS?

    I found a brief "How to ..." over at Legit Reviews. Don't bother with page two where they start to get stupid. :disgust: The IHS lapping sounds easy and very low risk except that you kill your warranty. Experiences/opinions?
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    Best place to buy a window kit?

    Your favorite vendors?
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    Which Mobo for OCing w/ E6600?!?

    Which one? Intel 975 Bad Ax 2 ASUS P5B Deluxe EVGA 680i Things to consider: 1) Max Poss OC (Apogee water block) 2) Overall stability 3) Ease of use 4) Resiliency to failed OC Comments welcome (needed!).
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    Swiftech Apex Ultra + CPU, VGA, Chipset H2O Kit $259.99 w/ free shipping

    http://www.jab-tech.com/Swiftech-Apex-U...-Chipset-watercooling-kit-pr-3440.html Great kit, great price.
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    Warm deal on OCZ 700W PSU DEAD

    OCZ700GXSSLI was $123.99, now $133.55, $3.99 shipping, $25 MIR, sales tax in GA only Total cost with rebate (no sales tax): was $102.98, now $112.54 http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant...oduct_Code=101208&Category_Code=ps-ocz I just order one for myself. They warn you that it...
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    Bent pin on an opty 148

    It's one pin and it's barely bent. Drops into the 939 socket with a gentle nudge. If I get errors, what would they be? Is it POST or no POST? Intermittent trouble? Ideas?
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    What's resonable profit for building a custom desktop system?

    What are your experiences or policies when you do this kind of work? I'm offering a 90 day warranty on the hardware and phone tech support.
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    My First Real Case Mod Project . . .

    My first real effort. Anyone have tips for improvement? http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/Rike/CBlue_Open_Side.jpg http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/Rike/CBlue_Inside_Up.jpg http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/Rike/CBlue_Video_Card.jpg http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/Rike/CBlue_Closed_Case.jpg...
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    Recommend a Strategy/Simulation Game?

    So I loved playing Alpha Centauri about 5 years ago. I'm looking for recommendations for an RTS or turn-based strategy game or sim. What's your favorite and why?
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    Should I add an Audigy card to my system?

    Current Sound: On board Realtek ALC850 Speakers: 2.0 POS that I rarely use. Headphones: Sony MDR-V600 Headphones or Sennheiser PC150 1. System, 100% stable @ 24 hours of Prime95. Used mostly for gaming. A64 3200+ (Winchester) @ 2540MHz Asus AN8 SLI-Deluxe (1006 BIOS) 1 Gig Patriot PC3200...
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    AMD wins Best CPU Manufacturer at an Intel sponsered event

    theinquirer.net Text Bogus? True? Can anyone confirm?
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    Help me pick a video card?

    See edit additions! Here?s what I?m looking at: Leadtek 6800 GT Winfast A400 GT TDH 256MB AGP8x VGA/DVI/TVout (Retail) BFG GeForce 6800 OC 128MB Leadtek nVIDIA GeForce 6600GT Video Card, 128MB GDDR3, 128-Bit, AGP 8X, Model "A6600 GT TDH" -RETAIL Here?s what I have: A7N8X...
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    RAID 1 control?

    I?m setting up a RAID 1 with two 74 G Raptors (already purchased) on an Asus A8V that has software RAID by Promise and VIA. Which of these controllers will be more dependable? Or should I get a hardware solution? The goal is maximum data security with two fast drives. Please advise.
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    Help with A7N8X Deluxe mobo

    Old memory: stable at 166mhz, while running T-bred at 200Mhz X 11.5. :D New memory: When I run either of the new sticks by itself a 200Mhz, the system is stable when running at 2-3-2-5. When I run both sticks, single or dual channel, the system becomes unstable. Changing timings seem to...
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    Video card: Entry level workstation vs. mid high desktop

    I'm trying to put together an entry level workstation (no gaming) and I need some info instead of nVidia or ATI hype. What's the best way to go? I have a max of about $350 on the graphics card. What ever the card is will be matched with: nForce4 Ultra board (so it must be PCIe) 3500+ 2...
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    OCZ 1GB DDR400 Premier Dual Channel

    Link Shipping cost me $6.62 for UPS TX to CA. Not a bad price.
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    Hard Drive NCQ: Performance increase?

    I'm waiting for the nForce4 Ultras to release (why, see below) before I buy and while I was working on the specs, I started wondering about Native Command Queuing (NCQ). I understand it is supposed to improve hard drive performance, but by how much? 2%? 5%? 20% like I've seen in some ads...
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    Gaming Notebook?

    The title says it. I'm looking for the best gaming notebook for a friend. On board wireless would be good. Excellent processor and vidcard a must.