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    Z68 Perspectives Please

    Hi! It's been awhile but I'm building again and I've been reading forums and reviews about Z68. I plan on doing an i5 2500k, 16 GB of ram (I work with some very large RAW files in lightroom etc.) and will carry over my HD 4890 (which may get upgraded later and I'd like the posibility of...
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    Samsung 245BW EDID problem

    I'm a relatively experienced system builder and enthusiast. Haven't posted here for a long time but I've run up against an issue I can't solve. I have a Samsung 245BW 24 inch LCD It will only display up to 1920x1080 in Windows Vista 64-bit not it's native 1920x1200 Nvidia 8800 GTS...
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    Need help with an odd problem Samsung 245B

    I'm a relatively experienced system builder and enthusiast. Haven't posted here for a long time but I've run up against an issue I can't solve. I have a Samsung 245BW 24 inch LCD It will only display up to 1920x1080 in Windows Vista 64-bit not it's native 1920x1200 Nvidia 8800 GTS...
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    Heatsing mounting question

    May be a silly question but I didn't see it in my documentation. When installing a thermalright Ultima-90 on a q6600 (or any processor for that matter) How tight should the screws be tightened?
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    Upgrade question

    I'm looking to move my A64 X2 ( NOT AM2) 3800+ @ 2.8 ghz into a secondary machine for my wife to do office work, but I want to wait until I am replacing it with a significant upgrade. Will a q6600 be a big upgrade? I plan on putting on a TRUE (Thermalright Ultra Extreme 120) and pushing it...
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    What is this ASROCK board Gary Key is talking about?

    Text Does this mean the 780i is a better chipset, not really in our opinion, but if you have a need for SLI you will not be at a disadvantage when it comes to using a 45nm processor on a NVIDIA platform now. On a side note, our next blog update will show how well a $95 650i based board from...
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    Suggestion for other more up to date hardware sites

    Hi! This is not a rant so please don't take it that way. I've noticed anandtech seems to have slowed down quite a bit on news and content and it takes quite awhile for them to get new articles up, as well as alot of the tech out there seems to slip by with little attention. Could someone...
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    Please help clear up some confusion on SD card speed

    The Exttreme 3 Sandisk cards claim 40mb/s The new SDHC clas 6 cards aer 6mb/s That would mean the newere high capacity cards are MUCH slower correct? I mean, I cannot find a clarification on if the old cards are rated at MegaBITS or BYTES and so I do not know if the new SDHC cards...
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    Single Core Benchmarks with the 8800 Series

    I'm sure many of us still have single core processors. Just as indicated in another thread I personally have an a 64 @ 2.55ghz Is there anyone benchmarking the 88oo series with single core CPU's? This would be VERY helpful. I've searched high and low but have not yet foudn anything useful.
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    Upgrade advice

    So, My situation: Asrock dual SATA 939Dual-SATA2 1. Socket 939 for AMD Athlon? 64FX / 64X2 / 64 processors 2. ULi® 1695 chipset (ULi® M1695/ ULi® M1567) * For Socket 939 AMD Athlon? 64X2, Athlon 64FX and Athlon 64 processors * Future CPU Port: Supports CPU upgrade...
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    8800 Series at BB and CC

    I have noticed that it is impossible to find 8800 series cards at best buy and circuit city stores. Anyone have a clue as to why they are not selling these? they are widely availible. I KNOW I can get one cheaper online, my problem is I have NO WHERE safe that I can have ti shipped to, and also...
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    Best use for fasteset hard drive?

    Hi there! Here is my situation: I have 1 74gb SATA Raptor I have tw0 120GB ide drives (not in RAID, not the same make and model) 2.4ghz athlon 64 agp 6800 128mb / 2gb ddr I mainly game, but also would like to do some photoshop work, however photo shop performance is NOT primary...
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    Using a second router as a wired/wireless access point

    I have a couple of netgear routers, an mr814 and then a similar wireless g version. Is it possible to set one up as a wireless access point in another room, not to use for wireless devices, but to use it's ethernet ports to connect other devices (ie ps2 etc) ?
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    2gb or 2.5gb of ram?

    Right now I have 2gb of patriot on my asrock dual 939 board. I have a stick of kingstone hyper X 512MB laying around. How would adding this stick affect my performance? Would it hurt it?
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    SLK 900A + 939 Venice

    Just ordered a 3200+ venice, and I have an slk 900a on my barton. Is there any way to use this heatsink with my new chip? Im putting it on the asrock dual sata board. I would hate to lose this cooler.
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    Quick Advice on an Athlon 64 purchase

    I need to build my parents a computer, so I am going to upgrade mine and give my old on to them. I have a 2500+ XP at 2.2 Ghz. The rest of the system will stay the same: 1gb pc3200 hyperx Evga 6800 Will there be a good performance difference between the 2.2ghz barton and a 3000+...
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    X2 3800+ Vs Barton 2500+ at 2.2ghz

    I do alot of gaming, as well as burning, decoding etc while gaming. How much of a gain would I see with a dual core 3800 + opposed to the xp 2500+ I have at 2.2ghz? All other things being equal?
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    Upgrade Advice, if you don't mind :)

    So, Right now I'm running a barton 2500+ @ 2.2 ghz with 1 gb of ram and a 6800 I'd like to start a gradual upgrade and move the barton system to a second machine for browsing, downloading, decoding etc. So, I have a couple of questions: I'm looking at getting a dual core 3800+ (I...
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    Any real reason to upgrade?

    So, I haven't been up on the latest hardware for awhile. I am thinking about upgrading because my parents need a new pc and I will give them my current rig. I am just curious to know ifI am going to see any kind of real performance gains. I play World of Warcraft, Half life 2/counter strike...
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    A good uninstaller?

    Is there a good 34d party app for uninstalling? Truly uninstalling?
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    Printing/Ink type question Thermal Vs. Inkjet

    Alright, I jut ordered a pixma 4000 (UK version) for DVD printing. It says that it is THermal INKJET. Now, does this mean I need to order DVD's and CD's that are White Inkjet Printable, or do I need Silver THERMAL printable. Thanks!
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    Boot Select Question

    Alright, I have finally decided to switch to linux and leave windows behind. This will be a long learning experience, but I am excited for it. I just ordered a 160GB hard drive for my linux install, and I will leave my XP install on my 120 GB for a few months while I learn linux enough to fully...
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    MB with PCI-e AND AGP slots?

    I would like to upgrade to an Athlon 64, however I dont want to upgrade my Video right now. Is there a MB that supports PCI-E and AGP out yet? Also, when will the next gen processors be out? I have an xp 3200+ right now
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    Why is everyone so stuck on response time?

    So, in the recent review here. Text The BenQ with it's low response time is rated much worse than the viewsonic or nutech. The Viewsonic and Nutech are both rated at a 5 for ghosting 5 means "5 - Outstanding; we have not seen anything to date that could rival our impression of this...
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    A few PVR Questions

    I want to get a Tuner card, and was considering the leadtek 2000 expert, but then read that when using a software card, you can get sync problems if you do heavy multi tasking. I will be, I will be playing world of warcraft or other games while recording, and sync problems are not acceptable to...
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    Wireless networking Question

    I am using a netgear MR814 v2 router And a dlink dwl 122 wireless card Connection is wonderful, very fast. I have it set up as open network (this is the only way it will work wit the card I have tried shared) with 128 bit WEP that cycles through 4 keys, as well as access restricted based...
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    Anyone Tried gaming on the new Sony Xbrite LCD's?

    Here's a link to one: BB I was just curious if anyone has any experience using one of these new screens, and what their experiences, especially with gaming and video were like.
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    A few LCD questions

    My primary use of my system is gaming. I also watch alot of movies on it. I have a 19inch CRT now. A nice viewsonic. I like it, but I worry that it is becoming hard on my eyes because I spend so much time in front of it. So, I am considering an LCD. First, am I right to assume a 17inch...
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    Need help troubleshooting a dead system

    I built a system for a friend that lives out of town awhile back, and he is having issues with it. He was watching a video file and the screen went black and he got noise from the speakers (like when a system locks and you just get the last tone that was playing) The system is: a 9800 pro...
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    Need Wireless adapter advice

    I have a netgear mr814. Comcast cable. I have both PC's downstairs now, but I need to move one to an upstairs bedroom. The downstairs one will be doing internet surfing and e-mail ONLY. No gaming. Gaming will be done on the wired system upstairs. So, one wired and one wireless. Wireless B...
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    Best DVD/CD printer

    I was thinking about getting a DVD printer for printable DVD's. I was wondering if anyone had some experience with them, and how much more they prefered it over labels?
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    How do I make a screen capture in winXP?

    I need to capture the text in windows pop up messages. Like error messages and stuff but can't remember how.
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    A couple more 6800 settings

    So, I used to have a 9800 pro, so that'smy reference. On the 9800 pro I would cranks the AF to 8x or 16x and the AA to 4x on the World of Warcraft Beta and Neverwinter nights and get great perfromance. I know that ATI was good at AF. So where do I stand with Nvidia? I am experimenting but...
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    Problems with my new 6800

    Just installed an evga 6800 Followed all instructions using driver cleaner. Playing with the Tech Demos, Dawn runs fine, but Nalu and Dusk as well as Clear Sailing are a total slideshow. Whats wrong? They should run fine, you can see the rest of my system in my sig. All of my other drivers...
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    Driver question. New to Nvidia cards Should I use reference or manufacturer?

    I have a 6800 coming tomorrow (EVGA) Should I use the Evga drivers (latest from their site) or use the nvidia reference drivers? Main focus is Doom 3 performance Sorry, I know with ATI to use reference drivers, and I assume it is better with nvidia reference drivers as well, but wanted to make...
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    Question for those of you with a 6800(Standard) and Doom 3

    So, I had a 9800 pro and sold it with some ram and got enough for a 6800 standard. I wanted a GT but couldnt find one in stock, so I finally just ordered an evga standard. My best buys dont have GT's and I haveno frys, also my compusa's have none. I am ok with this, because in 2 months I will...
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    Doom 3 DVD Edition?

    I was told that one can download a DVD copy of doom3. Does this mean there is going to be a DVD edition released soon? I would much rather buy a DVD edition.
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    Front Door on 1080 AMG

    So... My door broke... got a replacement. Tried to put it on, broke the top plastic nob off of the case. How the heck are you supposed to put these doors on?
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    BFG OC 6800 and Doom 3

    Since the BFG is overclocked out of the box does this mean it could cause problems in Doom 3?
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    A little frustrated with Antec

    I purchased a 1080 AMG from newegg a few months back. The power supply was bad and had to be swapped, costing me about 17$ shipping. I thought, hey no big deal it happens. Then, the other day, I open the case door that covers the drive bays and the thing snapes off at the top hinge. Totally...