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    budget vid card for BF2 @ high resolution

    so i just found out that some awesome person just made a "hack" to make BF2 playable in real 16:9 resolutions, thus reviving my interest in the game. I dont think my current card (x800xl) will really satisfy me at my monitor's resolution of 1920x1080, so I'm looking for a CHEAP upgrade. Ive...
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    plz help me find a good pci-e 939 mobo/cpu combo

    im looking to buy an a64 mobo/cpu combo, anyone know where i can find a good deal online. what are my best bets in the range of 225 total? hows this for 220$: operon 144 + winfast mobo
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    computer wont boot, CPU or MOBO fried ?

    my computer wont boot up, actually, when i press the power button, the fans will only stay on for about .5-1 second, then shuts down. this problem just started when i was trying to put a new heatsink/fan on my CPU. Took the computer apart, put the new Zalman fan on the chip, hooked...
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    computer won't boot, please help me

    my computer wont boot up, actually, when i press the power button, the fans will only stay on for about .5-1 second, then shuts down. this problem just started when i was trying to put a new heatsink/fan on my CPU. Took the computer apart, put the new Zalman fan on the chip, hooked...
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    x800xl-->7800gt: worthy upgrade?

    i have an x800xl now, but would like to be able to play bf2 at highest settings at 70+fps at 1280x720. i could probably get a pretty good deal on a 7800gt, sell my radeon, maybe i could get out only paying 100$ for the upgrade. battlefield is about the only game i play, though theres some...
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    sata / IDE upgrade question

    easy question im sure... anyway, i have an sata hd in my box now, but wanted to get another hd for media storage. does it make any difference if i get an ide or sata hard disk? any pros/cons besides ~5 dollar price difference ?
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    quick upgrade question

    i want to buy another hard disk for storage and backup, my current 200gb and mobo are linked using sata. if price isnt an issue, should my new storage/media drive be ide or sata. seagate 250gb IDE newegg 105$ WD 250gb sata newegg 105$ any difference ?
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    Does Mac play .avi files with base software ?

    yes or no should suffice thanks
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    Fujifilm FinePix S5100 $262AR circuitcity.com

    link 4MP and 10x optical , seems like a warm deal at least. i might end up pickin one of these up if it checks out after a few hours research.
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    apple wireless keyboard+logitech mx900 ?

    i hope u guys can help me make a decision here. i am currerntly on the market for: a wireless keyboard, a wireless mouse, and a wired mouse. The wired logitech optical i have now is going to my other computer. want to get a new wired one too because i dont trust a wireless mouse for gaming...
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    plz help. 3 case fans, only 2 3-pin connectors on mobo

    silverstone lc-10b gigabyte k8nf-9 this board only has 2 3-pin power connectors on it, how can i get power to the third case fan? theres an empty 2-pin connector on the other side of the board. can i run the two fans in parrallel by splicing... there has to be a simpler solution...
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    best driver for x800xl ?

    can someone give me a quick rundown on the ati driver scene. if i update to newer catalyst set do i need to uninstall my current catalyst center first ? clean out current drivers like you have to with nvidia drivers ? thanks, i never paid attention to all the ati stuff since i had a gforce...
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    bios says im at 200mhz on 3000+

    when bios loads, it says cpu is at 200mhz. also once the windows setup copies files to the hard drive and reboots, it doesnt proceed. it takes me back to the windows install screen. im on an sata hd. also, it says its detecting raid even though ive only got one hd in there. . plz help
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    need real quick help plz (ribbon13??? )

    i just got my retail 3000+ and gigabyte board in the mail. dont i have to put thermal compound between the cpu and its heatsink before locking them in ? there was no instructions to do so in the amd retail box (besides saying you must use thermal compound in the warnings) . no compound came...
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    look what i just bought 5 minutes ago

    Qty Product Description Unit Price Extended Price 1 CASE SLVRSTNE|CS-SST-LC10B BLACK RT Item# N82E16811163033 $141.50 $141.50 1 CPU AMD 64 |3000+ ATHLON 939P 90 RT Item# N82E16819103501 $153.00 $153.00 1 DDR CRSR 512MB X2...
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    newegg question

    do they usually ship the day you order. say i order a bunch of stuff now, is there a good chance it will all go out tomorrow and therefore be here with 2 day shipping by monday ? id like to have all my stuff come together, but monarch has a free half life 2 and far cry deal when you buy a...
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    can i OC a a64 3000+ on GIGABYTE "GA-K8NF-9

    are there bios updates that will allow a decent overclocking of my cpu, not really interested in RAM overclocking although it would be nice down the line. i was going to get a DFI but im afraid i will get a busted one shipped to me.
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    help with components for first real bulid

    first time, long time as they say. im building a new computer, which will be used primarily for gaming and watching dvds. i want to cut costs, but not to the point where im buying inferior components. im looking at the following: a64 3200+ 90nm link powercolor x800xl link...