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    Fudzilla: Bulldozer performance figures are in

    You are absolutely correct. I guess this is an enthusiast forum, so only the high-end stuff will be given the thumbs up, but this is a timely reminder that it's all relative. I just upgraded my PC to the following: - Antec 300 case - Antec Neo Eco 450W power supply - Asus M4A87TD/USB3...
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    6800 or 7600 for AGP?

    I used to have a 6800 vanilla, and the 7600GT I have now is a fair bit quicker.
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    Need feedback on headphones

    Not sure what games you play, but GT Legends / GTR etc are incredible on the audio setup in my sig. America's Army works well too, nice enemy placement.
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    New speaker recommendations

    I'd definitely go for a nice stereo receiver / integrated amp and bookshelves. I really enjoyed that setup with my 120 wpc Harman Kardon HK-3480 receiver. Had a 10 inch home theater sub hooked up to the sub out as well, and it absolutely caned any computer speakers I've ever heard. For the best...
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    Creative's Famous Obese Bloatware for Soundcards

    No idea what people are talking about with Creative's bloatware drivers. I've used an SB Live for years, and now have an Audigy 2. I downloaded the drivers for both and all I get's a very minimalistic control panel. Never used the original CDs though, so perhaps that's what I'm missing (if you...
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    I got a 8800GTS.....

    GT Legends. You'll want a wheel though. Actually this'll run very nicely on a lot less video card than you've got, but it's such a sweet game I had to throw it in!
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    S-Video output is B&W ?

    Check the video input settings on the TV, and make sure they're not set to Composite. If they are, all you will see from an S-video connection is black and white.
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    Vista Blows

    Hmmm, let's see. In your words, 'Vista blows'. I'm assuming then, that for you, XP did not blow. To me, it would seem strange to subject yourself to the worst of two products for your uses. So, yes, use XP until, for you, Vista doesn't blow.
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    Linux SUCKS and should never be used by human beings.

    I saw that error once. Just had to set up my video device properly in Mplayer.
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    What was the most expensive computer you or your family ever purchased?

    The first Pentium II IBM Aptiva for a cool $5000.
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    Why Vista?

    Won't run Vista for a year or two, when I do a full rebuild.
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    looking for a cheap tv-tuner card

    I like my Compro Videomate T-200.
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    Why consoles do not allow mouse + keyboard

    My Dreamcast had a mouse and k/b. I loved caning my friends in Quake 3 who had to make do with controllers hahahahahaha! Oh and Soldier of Fortune was cool ...
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    For all you ps3 haters

    Here's another take on this. There is no GT on PC. If you want GT, you have to buy a PS3. It's irrelevant whether it looks better / worse than some PC FPS game. Of course your topic isn't really about this ... but just my 2 cents.
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    Can I hook up a video game console to my video card?

    Yeah, lag'll kill you unless you use good software. Buy a nice cheap hi-def TV card (Compro Videomate T-200 works well), and use Dscaler with the S-video input.
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    New Speaks 30~70 Please, I need help...hmm...

    Buy some headphones. For computer audio there's no better bang for your buck. For some cheap, pretty good ones, pick up a Sennheiser HD-497 (they're $40 US on eBay). In my opinion they're a little more versatile than the SR60s, especially for stuff that needs a soundstage (like gaming). I used...
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    Perfect Gaming Rig Suddenly Gone Bad!

    Hahaha yeah, listen to Stumps not me ... that's way funnier!
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    Got a question about DirectX 10 games

    Lol, I'm the other way round. Decided not to upgrade to Vista for a couple of years, until I need to run something (ok maybe want's a better word, ie that new super-cool racing game) that XP and DX9 won't handle. I even confirmed this with my wallet, and ordered an Audigy 2 off eBay, which as...
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    Perfect Gaming Rig Suddenly Gone Bad!

    Don't install pirated anything. Install original SP1 and get a SP2 disc off a friend, or free from the net.
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    RIP 9800 Pro, its been a long run

    I love mine!
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    Vista and Sound Cards

    X-fi
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    754+

    You could go with the Powercolour here. http://www.auspcmarket.com.au/
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    Should I upgrade?

    What games specifically can't you run well that you would like to? Try popping a new video card in and see if that gets the fps / detail level to where you want. You're laughing with PCI-E, so any video card upgrade you do is easily transported if you decide to go for a full build down the...
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    What power supply to buy?

    I'm running a 7600 GT with no problems whatsoever from an Antec Smartpower 350W with 16A on each of 2 12V rails, so you should be fine.
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    anybody used these before

    Looks like one my friend's got. It's not that great.
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    8800 GTX or Playstation 3

    PS3 ... but only when the next Gran Turismo's out.
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    6800 oc still worthy?

    Yep, I agree. I used to have a 6800, but gave it to my brother and replaced it with a $20 Geforce 2 MX (switched to Linux for a year or so). I just bought a 7600 GT last week, and it's a decent upgrade from what I remember of the 6800 performance. It's not really a night and day difference in...
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    AGP upgrade

    AGP Radeon x1950 Pros arrived today at AusPCMarket.com.au.
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    Need some advise

    You could just go for a 7600 GT. They're cheaper, and I've got an Antec 350W power supply, and it handles mine perfectly. Gives nice graphics in GT Legends, GTR, RFactor etc too.
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    22 inch blues

    Turn Vsync on?
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    Do you feel that good headphones really only sound good at a high volume?

    No, you're right they do. But only if the amplification can handle it. If the 'phones aren't getting enough power they'll sound worse when the volume is cranked.
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    Rec me a GAME.

    This may be a little pricey, but it's soooooooooooooo much fun! Steps to soooooooooooooo much fun: Buy a Logitech G25 wheel Buy GT Legends Play!
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    What rig are you hoping to run Crysis on?

    Very kind of you to be interested in my humble rig! I'm surprised how it's held up given I built it two years ago. If I hadn't given away my vanilla 6800 I'd still happily run that, though the 7600 GT is noticeably faster (got it this week, my $20 AU Geforce 2 MX was *killing* me). I'm a...
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    What rig are you hoping to run Crysis on?

    Not planning on running it! But if I do ever end up accidentally playing it, it'd be on the rig in my signature.
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    Learning to drive stick.

    Buy a Logitech G25 and play some GT Legends. Sure it's not the same thing, but it's heaps of fun!
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    WHo else is too cheap to buy a new car?

    I looked at a Swift Sport for about $27K onroad (Australian). It was nice enough, but I thought, man for that money I could get a sweet car! Ended up getting my Dec '98 model MR2 GT w/ only 50,000 kms on the clock in perfect original condition for $25K instead. So, not too cheap, but you get...
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    Do you feel emotionally attached to your car or computer?

    I specifically bought my '98 MR2 so I wouldn't be emotionally attached to it. It's a Toyota you see, although a really fun one to drive! It's Alfas that get me head over heels, but they always end up costing me the earth to maintain. Plus they're bad luck for me, I found a beautiful Alfasud...