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    Best deal for overclocking AMD system

    Hi guys, I'm doing some bargain hunting. I was tempted to buy the latest Nforce4 motherboards but by the time I actually take advantage of their power something else will be out that is better. The way I figure it is that if I'm not ready to dish out the money now for 2 PCI-e Ultras then...
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    AGP Support on new Nforce4 motherboards?

    Hi guys, My budget for a new computer allows me to buy everything except a video card. That will have to wait for a few months. I'm upgrading from a 9700AIW pro and want to make sure I get a wicked card, probably two Ultras (ouch in the pocket). Does anyone know if I can use my old AGP...
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    MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum, Nvidia 6800 Ultra PCIe, SATA 2 HD. Anyone know when if these are available.

    Hi guys, I held off on getting a system so I could buy one with the new Nforce4 chipset. This is what I'm looking to get: Some parts not sure of yet, would appreciate suggestions. Motherboard: K8N Neo4 Platinum SLI - LINK Video Card: 6800 Ultra PCIe - Anyone have a link to buy...
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    LCD Monitors....are we being scamed? Stick with CRT?

    I'm taking a 3d Artist class during the day and working at a computer store by night. My experience working with LCD monitors (top of the line ones) is really bad. They don't compare at all to CRT monitors for speed or for visual quality. I have to ask, are we being scamed here? Sure they...
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    Nforce4 Motherboards - I have a few questions

    Hey guys. :) Could someone point me to a place that sells SATA2 drives. Will they perform much better than the Western Digital Raptor 74GB 10,000RPM SATA? Off topic here is the pretty motherboard I like that supports SATA2. Does anyone know if the the new Motherboards will require a...
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    PCI Express Motherboards for AMD

    Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone has any information on the upcoming AMD motherboards that have PCI Express and a few other goodies :) This link K8T890 from VIA, has some information on it and it sounds awesome. The VIA chipset might even support SLI with ATI cards...drool. I haven't...
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    What Memory to Use?

    Hi guys :) I'm purchasing an Athlon 64 3500+ CPU and a MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum Motherboard. Generic Dual Channel memory seems to be reasonably priced but when you go to performance memory the $dollars$ begin to increase fast. My question is: Should I buy Generic/non performance Dual...
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    AMD or INTEL

    Hey guys, I need to purchase a new CPU, Motherboard and Memory. I probably won't be overclocking because I can't risk loosing work time if things ah heck up. I understand dual systems are probably best for the render part but can't justify the cost at the moment. This is what I will buy if...
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    Need Help With Buying Computer Parts

    Hey guys, First post yay :) I would appreciate it if anyone could help me on this one. I'm going to be purchasing an Athlon 64 3500 CPU with the MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum Motherboard. I probably won't be doing any over-clocking. Questions: 1. Should I buy the standard cheaper memory...