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    Quad Core Ableton Live build

    Ok, having just sold my old system, I've got ~$700 for a new build, for 90% music production with Ableton Live, Battery 3, tons of different VSTs from Arturia, NI, etc..., 10% light gaming and web browsing. Quad-core is a must for its proven performance increase in these apps. I have picked...
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    gameznflix.com 3 out for $12.75

    I found this on cheapassgamer.com. It's like netflix and gamefly in one, yet inferior to both at the moment. The service is a bit hit and miss right now it seems, but with more customers it should improve. Some ppls opinions of the service can be found here The 3 out at a time plan is...
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    Acer AL2216WBD 22" LCD $259 AC @ CC B&M

    My first Hot Deal: Circuit City has the Acer AL2216WBD 22" LCD for $259 + tax after this coupon.
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    X1900XT: ASUS or HIS ICEQ3

    Just as the title says, I'm ready to order today, and I can't decide if I'd rather have: stock cooling (and noise) with a 3 year warranty from a company I've dealt with and trust, or a kickass heatsink/fan from a company with a 1 year warranty, with whom I have no experience. Also, I've heard...
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    Warranty on OEM and open-box video cards

    Does anyone have a definitive list of GPU makers policies on OEM and open-box warranties? I know OEM BB ATI cards are NOT warrantied, and I know that although Powercolor offers a life time warranty, it does not cover OEM purchases. Another thing I've heard is that ASUS and MSI honor warranties...
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    HELP!!

    So, I accidentally poured a big ass cup of sweet tea down the top fan hole of my p180. I immediately unplugged it and started pulling components, wiping them down with alchohol and drying them off. Well, the damn thing wont POST whatsoever. Problem is, I dont know anyone with a PCIe or s939...
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    X1800GTO2....when?

    This card sounds awesome, with a supposed 512MB of memory and 16pp. Does anyone have any info?
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    Sapphire X1900GT $290 shipped @ZZF

    My first Hot Deal! Sapphire X1900GT 265MB OEM: $289.99 + free shipping! http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDe...oductCode=326848&prodlist=pricegrabber Does the X1800XT 512MB still beat this for roughly the same price? Any mods yet?
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    Help on eVGA 6800 info, and quick!

    OK. I'm getting ready to order from newegg, and I can't figure out if this card exists or not. This card says its a 6800 with 256MB of GDDR3 This card says its a 6800 with 256MB of DDR There is no mention of the BX model (the one with GDDR3) on eVGAs website. So, is this just an...
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    Fortron 400w or Antec True430

    I'm contemplating RMAing my Thermaltake Purepower 420w that has a low 12v, for either a Fortron 400w with the 120mm fan, or an Antec True430. Any thoughts?
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    Random Reboot Help

    Specs: xp1700 JIUHB DLT3C XPMW Abit NF7 ver2 1x512 PC3200 GEIL Golden Dragon Value Series 80g WD 8mb Cache Radeon 9000 HP CD-RW Thermaltake Purepower 420w Speeze HS/Fan with AS3 This is my first build, and my first overclock attemp. From what I've read, I should be able to get this CPU/mobo...