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    Switching to AMD

    i don't OC, i do use it for school and some photoshop editing. i'd definitely like to keep it under $250, preferably under $200 if possible
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    Switching to AMD

    yeah, it's socket 478...thats my problem with christmas coming up i was hoping i could i stretch my luck and switch over to AMD b/c from everything i've heard and read it's better for gaming. what is the best place to get an AMD processor and what is the lowest specs that i should go?
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    Switching to AMD

    I'm looking to switch to an AMD processor b/c i want to get the PCI-Express 16 graphics card (BFG or eVGA 7800GT) and none of the Intel Mobos have that hookup. i've never used anything but an Intel so i dont really know much about the AMD processors. so i'm going to the experts to get some...
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    Mobo Suggestions for 7800GT

    looking into getting the BFG 7800GT (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143042) and was looking for motherboard suggestions. it has to be intel b/c i dont want to have to buy a new processor. new egg has the evga 7800gt and the mobo combo deal going on right now, but...
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    Upgrades for improving BF2 Performance

    i've seen that a lot of people have either the OCZ or the Corsair, which is better?
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    Upgrades for improving BF2 Performance

    i ran the windows task manager and my memory peaked at 1,346,000, well over the 1,000,000 that was mentioned earlier on this topic. with christmas coming up now would be a great time to add another gig of memory because that's what it looks like i should do. any suggestions for quality...
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    Upgrades for improving BF2 Performance

    I've had some issues running Battlefield 2, it's been running real choppy for me lately. I've been looking around and seeing that a lot of people have 2 GB of RAM to play BF2 and wondering if that was a necessity. I'm running 1 GB of Ultra RAM right now, and am wondering if that is the...
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    Battlefield 2 on a Laptop

    my buddy has been playing BF2 on my computer (6800gt - 1GB RAM - 3.2 GHZ P4) and naturally has fallen in love with the game. He wants to get his own copy of the game but is wondering how well it will run on his computer. I didn't want to tell him to get the game and have it run crappy without...
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    BFG6800GT + FREE GAME (up to $49.99)

    yeah i'm planning on using it for BF2 - although i was considering GTA: San Andreas. conveniently for best buy they still have HL2 priced at 54.99
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    BFG6800GT + FREE GAME (up to $49.99)

    just looked at best buy online, they now have the BFG 6800GT for $379.99 plus another $40 off on a mail in rebate. ALSO - if you order online, you get a free game (up to $49.99) to go with it.
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    6800GT - eVGA vs. BFG

    just looked at the new best buy ad for the week, and yup, the BFG 6800GT is on sale - for $339.99 after rebates. so the BFG isn't worth spending an extra $100 for, but is it worth spending an extra $40 for the lifetime warranty and the OC?
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    6800GT - eVGA vs. BFG

    from what i've been reading the BFG looks like the better card (the majority of people leaned that way anyways), but the lowest price i've found for the BFG 6800GT OC is still $100 more than the eVGA version of the 6800GT. i've found the eVGA version for under $300 at circuit city...
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    PSU for 6800GT

    thanks
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    PSU for 6800GT

    one more noob question, this PSU only has a fan on the top (the one i have now has one on the back) - do you have the fan face the top of the case or do you have it facing the heatsink?
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    PSU for 6800GT

    the dual 12V rails is good for graphics cards, and other hardware isn't it?
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    PSU for 6800GT

    I'm looking to replace my stock PSU (generic that came with a dynapower case) because i'm going to be getting a 6800GT graphics card. i was looking at this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104934 i've had overheating problems in my case and i think it's mostly...
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    Best Value Case

    any suggestions for wattage on the PSU?
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    Overheating Problems

    do you think the power supply is causing the overheating? thanks for the tip on the PSU, i should definitely replace that - looking at this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103908 the question then is, can i just keep the same case? will a new PSU solve my...
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    Best Value Case

    nice case, but it falls on the boring end of things.... i was looking for something a little more interesting than that, it doesn't have to be bright green or anything, but i'd really like a side window b/c i have 2 blue LED fans. how many watts should i get for my power supply? will 400...
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    Best Value Case

    that antec case is nice, but i'd prefer one with a side window. will 350 w. be able to power everything sufficiently. i'm looking to keep it under $100.
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    Best Value Case

    I'm looking into getting a new case and power supply. I'd like to buy a case that comes with a power supply and was wondering what the best value brands are? Newegg has a lot of Rosewill cases for good prices, any thoughts on those? I'd like a case that isn't boring, cools well, and comes...
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    Overheating Problems

    the case is a Dynapower Spiden-V (430 W) - they don't carry it at new egg anymore, but i found it on a different website. http://store.allaxion.com/csdpsv86b.html i have two fans on the back of the case, and when i have the side of the case on there is another one there. i don't have any...
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    Overheating Problems

    i've had some issues with overheating in my computer. the processor (3.2 p4 prescott) would overheat and set off the system alarm anytime the side of the case was on and i was playing any type of game. so i replaced the heatsink with the xp-90 (arctic silver 5) and threw a 92mm panaflo fan on...
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    Official Superbowl Thread

    how about keri strug in the olympics vaulting on a broken leg?
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    which mem of the 3 differnt types?

    agreed, go with the corsair
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    PSU - any recommendations?

    I've been looking for a replacement for my cheapo 430 watt, any suggestions for a reasonable price?
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    BFG 6800GT - Cooling okay?

    Looking into getting a BFG 6800GT, wondering how the stock cooling is on them? One of the reasons I want to go with BFG is the lifetime warranty, and if i remove the stock cooling i void the warranty...so....is the cooling even any good?
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    6800GT

    if the BFG cards are cooled great, what more can you ask for?
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    6800GT

    it's only 20 less than the BFG at best buy....it is almost 100 less than the one at newegg, but i'm not going to get it at newegg if i can get it for 400 at best buy.....this thread was asking if their was a difference between the one on newegg and the one at best buy so i know before i go out...
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    6800GT

    it's only 20 less than the BFG at best buy, not 100. and the BFG comes out of the box overclocked, has a lifetime warranty, and has 24/7 tech support. eVGA and BFG seem to be the most recommended cards on these boards.
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    6800GT

    looking for a BFG 6800GT - looking at newegg and best buy - is there any difference between these two cards? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp...oductCategoryId=cat01151&skuId=6684652 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-143-019&depa=1 Both look like BFG...
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    What is quality value RAM?

    any thoughts on the corsair value select?
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    XP-90

    thanks for the input, can't argue with 29.99, saving myself 30 bucks compared to newegg...anyone know why that heatsink is so expensive at newegg?
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    What is quality value RAM?

    I'm looking for a 256 mb stick of PC3200 RAM. This isn't for serious gaming or anything, and it's on a seriously tight budget. What will give me the most "bang for my buck." Basically, what is the cheapest RAM without being complete sh*t.
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    XP-90

    What's the cheapest (yet reliable) place to buy the XP-90? I usually get everything from newegg but 58.99 seems like a bit much for a heastink.
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    Heatsink+Fan for Prescott

    my case is a Dynapower Spyden-V (430 Watt) - newegg doesn't carry it anymore but it's very very similar to this one: http://www.newegg.com/app/View...tion=11-138-047&depa=0 i've had the side of my case taken off for the last couple months. (i weekly dust out the inside with compressed air)...
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    fx 5700

    The 5700LE's are pretty terrible. I can attest to this...
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    Screenshots

    i'm looking to compare before and after effects of a new graphics card and am looking for a program that will let me take on the fly screenshots during gameplay (preferably .jpg format). any suggestions?
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    Heatsink+Fan for Prescott

    thanks for the article. i had heard that the Abit boards did read a little high. even knowing that they might be off by as much as 10C it's still a little nervewrecking. i really don't want to burn out a 2 or 3 hundred dollar investment. i'd like the peace of mind of knowing that i have a...
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    Heatsink+Fan for Prescott

    mobo isn't compatible with the zalman. probably going to end up going with the xp-90 because the xp-120 won't fit. alredy tried to re-install heatsink, went through it very thouroghly because i assumed i just screwed up last time. even used as5, but results were minimal at best.