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    Smartphone for less than 20 USD per month?

    Moto X is a $600 phone off contract. Don't see how someone looking at the Lumina 521 could afford the Moto X.
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    Google Chromecast

    Where are the apps this has been out quite a while already. I want an android music player and VLC compatibility.
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    E2xxx and E4xxx overclock thread

    Ok here are my results E2160 @ 3.00ghz 333 x 9 1.345V IP35-E G Skill DDR2-800 @ 800 1.2 ratio Stock
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    E2xxx and E4xxx overclock thread

    Also I want to add, is there any performance benefit from running the memory at 1:1 with the CPU? Coming from AMD and Socket939, running in "dual channel" mode was important. Is this the case with Core2?
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    E2xxx and E4xxx overclock thread

    Great thread. I just want to make sure I'm on the right track. I just installed a new ABIT IP35-E along with 2GB G-skill DDR400, and E2160. All I have done so far is: 1. Set C1E to "disabled" 2. Set CPU ratio to 333x9 (3Ghz) 3. Set CPU Voltage to 1.425 4. Set Memory divider to...
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    Abit IP35-E Review (500MHz FSB board)...$90 @ NewEgg + $6.61 ship

    You are right I thought about Quad Core. But the fact that I'll also be doubling my RAM in addition to getting a C2D I figured I'll go ahead and see what this improvement gives me first. I went ahead and bit just now. Can't fight the upgrade bug :). I figure if I need more speed down...
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    Abit IP35-E Review (500MHz FSB board)...$90 @ NewEgg + $6.61 ship

    My Opty is a 165 Dual core, About an identical processor to your X2 4200+. Hmm I'm starting to have 2nd thoughts based on what you said. I don't even game much, mostly thinking of upgrading because I multitask quite a bit.
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    Abit IP35-E Review (500MHz FSB board)...$90 @ NewEgg + $6.61 ship

    Thanks. Would a 400W PSU be adequate for this setup with a 8800 GTS or 8800GT? Also, would this be a worthwhile upgrade from a S939 system (Opteron @ 2ghz) ?
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    Abit IP35-E Review (500MHz FSB board)...$90 @ NewEgg + $6.61 ship

    Guys would this be a good budget overclockable setup? ABIT IP35-E LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Intel Pentium E2160 Allendale 1.8GHz 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual...
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    Best single slot card around $150?

    thanks, I found a BFG card on Mwave I think im going to jump on.
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    Best single slot card around $150?

    sorry it's a GTX. And I'm not looking for an upgrade, just similar performance in smaller form factor (and hopefully just as quiet as the 7900 GTX).
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    Best single slot card around $150?

    Basically I'm looking to replace my 7900GTS. I am fine with the performance but it's a dual slot card. I'm trying to do an even swap after selling my 7900GTS but right now there seems to be a huge gap in graphics cards. There are 8800s ($300+) and 8600s ($100). Is there anything out there...
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    USB vs. PCI wireless network adapter, which one?

    Is one noticeably better than the other. Obviously I'd like to get the USB card for it's mobility/ easy installation/ plug and play etc. But will the USB network adapter take a hit in speed or reliability? For reference I'm looking into the following...
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    Yet another Edit for information re Toshiba 37" lcdtv at Sears $799.99.

    The brands that compusa has at this price are 3rd tier.
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    Yet another Edit for information re Toshiba 37" lcdtv at Sears $799.99.

    There's your problem, it is impossible to get an HD signal from an S-Video cable. No matter what the source, even if it's 1080p, it will end up being 480i (SD) by the time it goes through that S-Video cable. You must hook it up with either Component or HDMI.
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    Yet another Edit for information re Toshiba 37" lcdtv at Sears $799.99.

    It should be fairly easy to tell if the material you were watching was SD or HD. Perhaps I can help you out: What program were you watching? What channel was it on? What is your TV connected to?
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    Yet another Edit for information re Toshiba 37" lcdtv at Sears $799.99.

    Where can one buy a tuner for this TV? (Not rent one from cable or sattelite company)
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    Yet another Edit for information re Toshiba 37" lcdtv at Sears $799.99.

    Nothing is moving to 1080p except videogame systems and HDDVD/BluRay, and even then it's questionable whether you'd notice the difference on those mediums in a 37" TV.
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    new Ipod/Iphone announced

    Which is why they didn't use Verizon. Cingular uses GSM, a world technology.
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    x-box 360 core systems 184.00$

    lawl at the the new logo
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    The *Official* MSI K8NGM2-FID GeForce 6150 Motherboard Thread

    The K8NGM2 works great as a gaming system, it just won't be an upgradable one. You could wait for a comprable C2D mATX motherboard but I dont know if one as good as the K8NGM2 will ever be available.
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    dude, the DELL IS HOT! P4 3.0 on FIRE!

    A hot heatsink is much better than a cool one. The only things you can probably do are to add additional fans, replace the fans with better ones, and make sure you keep the system dust free. I wouldn't mess with the HS.
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    RAM Price Hike Expected

    Yep I'm going to wait too. When they get gaming performance up to XP I'll bite.
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    Is a Northwood good enough?

    Are you building from scratch? If so I'd say minimum should be AM2 (or a S939 system as I'm sure there'll be plenty of deals to be had especially in the FS/T forums). If you already have a Northwood and motherboard lying around then that's different but I don't see there being much value in...
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    M$ has returned the intellimouse to it's original 3.0 form!

    Agreed. The Intellimouse 3.0 is a timeless mouse and I can't wait to upgrade mine to this new version. I've purchased more expensive mouse over the years but none of them could live up to the intellimouse 3.0.
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    The *Official* MSI K8NGM2-FID GeForce 6150 Motherboard Thread

    I installed a AV-710, but that was specifically for the SPDIF out to my receiver. If I had the spdif bracket I would have likely not purchased a sound card. Unfortunately when these motherboards were first shipping MSI did not include them.
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    Core 2 duo E6600 Below $350

    http://www.resellerratings.com/seller770.html
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    CORE 2 DUO E6300 price drop to $229 at mwave.com - in stock

    Be prepared to buy new memory and a new motherboard.
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    The *Official* MSI K8NGM2-FID GeForce 6150 Motherboard Thread

    Since I OCed my Opty I've been running Cool and Quiet just as I always have. I haven't noticed any issues at all.
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    The *Official* MSI K8NGM2-FID GeForce 6150 Motherboard Thread

    I have a matching pair of 512mb sticks.
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    Upgrade from Dual Core to Dual Core

    Thanks! I took your advice and those in the MSI K8NGM2 motherboard thread. I cranked up the FSB to 250mhz and gained about 1000 pts in 3dmark. Feel like I just got a free upgrade :).
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    Conroe questions abound....

    Yeah I wouldn't recommend buying a Conroe when quantity is low and demand is high. Unless you pre-order you are likely to get reamed on the price.
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    Whatis the best 939 board?

    I also recommend the MSI 6150 board. Rock stable and an excellent feature set (HD audio, Onboard DVI etc.)
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    The *Official* MSI K8NGM2-FID GeForce 6150 Motherboard Thread

    Thanks for the vote of confidence subcode. The opty hit 250fsb without a hitch and the difference in performance is truly impressive. You mentioned you are using PC3200. Are you overclocking it or running it a stock speeds. Wouldn't running it in Dual channel mode yield much more...
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    The *Official* MSI K8NGM2-FID GeForce 6150 Motherboard Thread

    What a find this thread is. I was actually one of the first people to get the MSI 6150 and it's great to see so many people enjoying it. I have a question of my own. I have an Opteron 165 in my K8NGM2 and currently it's at stock speeds. I'd like to OC it and since there are no v.core...
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    Upgrade from Dual Core to Dual Core

    Well my MB (MSI 6150) doesn't have v.core adjustments. I was thinking I could also go the route of upgrading my ram to DDR500 and just jack up the FSB to 250mhz. But is an Opty pretty much guaranteed to hit 2200mhz at stock voltage?
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    Upgrade from Dual Core to Dual Core

    I have an Opty 165 and Monarch now has the X2 4600+ for a mere $260. Most people are upgrading from single core processors with the new price cuts (which is a no brainer), but how about dual core to dual core +600mhz?
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    Well played AMD

    As munky said, if you are building from scratch you will probably find better prices for AM2 and DDR2 vs 939+DDR.
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    AMD swollow ATI good or bad?

    I disagree. And with the merger the chipsets can only improve. We will likely see the stability and performance we have come to expect from intel chipsets paired with intel cpus.
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    AMD AM2 X2 4000+ OEM $275

    Dont place your bet at finding a Conroe for retail price the first month it is out.