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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 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)

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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    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

    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?

    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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    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

    The stock cooling with my Prescott sucks. I'm running a 3.2 GHz at 2.8 right. Any suggestions for heatsinks and fans? I"m just looking for an effecient, relatively quiet fan. I don't OC or anything, I'd just like to be able to run my 3.2 at 3.2 and keep it relatively cool. any suggestions?
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    Speculation for summer prices

    anyone have any guesses at what price range a 6800 GT will be going for when the summer rolls around?
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    Should my card be able to play new games?

    Built my PC last summer, tossed an XFX GeForce FX 5700 LE in it hoping it would be able to play most new games. I wasn't looking for top of line settings cranked out, but i was definitely hoping for more than this. games like far cry, doom 3, and half-life struggle will still chop on baseline...
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    The Difference in brand for Video Cards

    What is the real difference between brand names for Video Cards? at newegg the 6800 GT runs from a price range from a $385 LeadTek to a $470 BFG brand card. What is the real difference bewteen these?
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    ATI Radeon x800 Pro

    I've been looking to upgrade my graphics card from a Nvidia GeForce fx 5700 Le to an ATI Radeon x800 Pro. I'd like to stay around the $400 range. Anyone have thoughts about the x800 pro, or have a case for why i shouldn't switch to ATI?
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    Grinding Motherboard Fan

    Recently my mobo fan has been acting up on me. it will start to slowly churn and it sounds like it's grinding and set off my system alarm. i've cleaned it out with pressured air and made sure there isn't anything stuck, but that doesn't seem to help. any thoughts on what this could be caused...
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    Heatsink for P4 Prescott

    I made the mistake of going with a Pentium 4 Presc-Hott for my PC. I have my 3.2 GHz processor currently underclocking at 2.8. The stock heatsink sucks and i'm pretty pissed that i'm not getting all that i can out of my CPU. Does anyone know of any heatsinks or any other ways that I could...