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    What are the top 10 apps you currently use?

    I am lways looking for new applications to try out.... what are the most useful for you?
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    What CD/DVD printing software do you use?

    I just bought an Epson Stylus Photo R220 last weekend and I really enjoy the prints it produces... However, I am about to try the Epson Print CD program and was curious if anyone preferred another piece of software over the prebundled stuff...
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    Whats the best option to silence / quiet / damper the sound of a hard drive?

    Lookin at pickin up some new seagate 7200.9 drives but before i make the purchase, figured i should look at any cheap solutions to make a hard drive quieter. thx
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    Lian Li PC-7B and A8N-SLI Deluxe

    I built this system last winter and at the time, I didn't have any use from the front i/o panel... until now. Did anyone have trouble fitting the connectors to this motherboard? Thanks
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    Uninterruptable Power Supply/Source Questions:

    Maybe someone can answer my question here... Link to my other post...
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    Uninterruptable Power Supply/Source Questions:

    Ok, so I was looking into purchasing a UPS because the power in the house is not very constistant, voltage wise. "brown-outs" I think they are called.. Anyhow, I was doing some research into UPS's and it seems there are a few different configurations, such as continuous vs. standby. Main...
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    Seagate sata drives

    Ive been talking to seagate harddrive presales guys via email for the past couple of months looking for when the 16mb sata drive would be released. just got response again saying that the drives are postponed and may never reach retail sales (only oem manufacturs) and at the earliest, august...
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    plextor px-716sa sata dvd-rw

    is there any real reason to look into sata dvd-rw drives? curious if theres a performance increase possible or if i should just leave my sata ports to my hard drives.. :) thanks
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    In the market for a dvd-rw supporting dual layer

    I havent really been keeping up on drive brands and whats hot on the market... was looking at the lite-on 1673s or the nec 3500a just not sure which brands are the most reliable in burners.
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    Panaflo 120 mm Ultra L1A, M1A or U1A

    I was mainly interested in the amount of noise this produced, from someone who actually has experience using this fan. I'm debating between the H1A, and U1A. If the U1A isn't exceptionally loud, I will probably pick one of those up shortly.. Thanks
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    Where is this skyline?

    Skyline Its a pretty cool skyline but i dont know of what city. you stalkers had it up before i did.. haha (i noticed last 25 uploads on left column, but damn...)
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    USB Midi Keyboards

    Anyone here dabble in music creation software like Reason? I've been researching usb midi keyboards for my computer, and I think I am going to go with the M-Audio Evolution MSRP: $259, Guy Graphics lists it for 179 +14sh = 193, which is cheapest I've found. Has anyone used the...
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    Seagate 7200.8 16mb SATA drives

    Anyone have any ideas? I just built a new system and was debating wd raptors, but I would rather wait for 2 of these...
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    My Silverstone Dilemna

    Ok, well for the past month and a half, I have been on the lookout for a nice case that fits all the requirements I had: Midsize, Aluminum, Front USB/Audio headers, No front door panel covering drives, and 120mm internal fans. I was originally looking at the Chenbro Gaming Bomb II, but...
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    SATA 16mb Buffer going to be the new standard?

    Im not all that fond of maxtor hard drives, but they seem to be the only company producing disks with 16mb buffers. I just built a new system and I am looking to put some sata drives in a raid config. Do you guys think seagate and western digital will be shipping 16mb sata drives or is...
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    120mm fan for thermalright xp-120

    ok, so im as indecisive as they come.... I cannot decide on which 120mm fan to stick on my thermalright xp-120. I was looking at panaflo H1, U1 etc, but they dont have rpm sensor which i would find nice. I dont want insanely noisy like i hear thermaltakes are (and from my volcano...
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    Audigy2 ZS Platinum

    Anyone find a good deal on this sound card? searched hotdeals and came up with nothin. :( i have the audigy platinum but the front bay just recently broke so i definitely need to pick up a new one, i use the front headphone jack so often...
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    Artic Silver 5

    Wheres the cheapest place to buy artic silver at? I know there are a million resellers out there..
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    Athlon 64 socket 939 3500+ .90nm Winchester Retail

    Ordered from FuturePowerPC today. It is known that it was unintentionally listed under the s754 processors. They confirmed that this IS the Retail socket 939 3500+ winchester 90nm. Placed my order last night and they are shipping starting wednesday... get em while they are in stock...
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    Whats a good 24-pin Power Supply?

    Anyone have a 24 pin power supply? Id rather not get an adapter, and get a true 24pin power supply... Any suggestions on brands/models? Thanks
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    Antec 550w and Asus A8N SLI-Deluxe

    Now while researching power supplies, i was interested in the true power line by antec. With the a8n sli deluxe, which supports the 24pin connector, will this powersupply work correctly? Antec TRUE550 EPS12V I have noticed quite a few 24 pin power supplies, but the antec 550w eps12v...
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    6800gt pci-e prices

    Best ive found so far is chumbo.com for 399, on order. Any other places?
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    athlon64 3500+ Winchester Retail (ADA3500BIBOX)

    Where have you guys found the 3500+ winchester the cheapest? so far the cheapest ive found are: zipzoomfly $309<$299 (retail) zipzoomfly $289<$320 (bare cpu) monarchcomputer $334<$329 (retail) monarchcomputer $297<$251<$259 (bare cpu) newegg $297<$325<$349 (bare cpu)...
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    Best Power Supply on Market?

    What do you guys think is the best 500+ watt powersupply on the market? Ive been looking at antec and enermax, but not sure which one i am going to pick up yet. I will be running a asus a8n sli deluxe with a64 3500 proc bfg 6800gt and 1gb corsair ddr400. Id like to keep the price to sub...
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    HOTTTT deal

    Ok, i could not help myself... I was searching on ebay for a 6800 pci-e card just checking prices and whatnot, and I came across this auction: Click Me I really want to know how he comes up with this logic. Anyways, it made me laugh so I decided to post it in hot deals, because this...
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    Is pci-e 6800 Ultra worth the wait/cost or just go 6800 GT?

    Alright guys, I know I'm probably beating a dead horse but.... (good intro don't you think?) I was curious if it is worth the extra time and cost to wait for the extremely low quantities and high prices of the pci express 6800 ultras which seem like ghosts right now? I am going to be...
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    Best Case On Market?

    I'm lookin to pick up a new case pretty soon. Just curious what everyone thinks are the best cases out on the market right now :) (possibly to narrow down my decision) I am mostly interested in a light mid-tower with 120mm fans inside, no front door panel, and front usb/mic ports... Thanks