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    4850 x2 2gb vs 4890

    So it looks like in the separate benchmarks 4850 x2 is a little faster then 4890. In Farcry 2 it appears that the 4850 x2 is way ahead of the 4890. However, not sure how well the 4850 x2 OCs and it looks like most 4890s should be able to reach 900mhz OC levels. Right now current price for...
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    3870 upgrade

    Have two comps, both have single 3870. On my online gaming rig I'm getting 35-45 fps in L4D at 1920x1200. I was going to wait but the recent price drops have started the urge to upgrade. My thought process right now is that if I picked up a 4870 I could move the 3870 to my second comp that I...
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    3870 DirecTV DVR

    Just got DirecTV, turned down the DVR option. What I would like to do is either have a splitter or separate hdmi cable go to my computer to record shows when I can't be at home to watch. Looks like the new 48xx series will copy the sound from the Hdmi to DVI converter. Anyone know if the...
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    Upgrading from DFI Ultra Nf4 939 AMD 3700+

    This is what I have so far on my list to get. Please feel free to give constructive criticism. I am carrying over case, power supply (Enermax 535W) and Hd (WD Rapture). Previous vid is 7900GS Heatsink/fan Scythe S-FLEX SFF21F+ Thermalright Ultimate- $62/$8shipping $70 total CPU- Intel...
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    Upgrade question 7900GS

    Specs for my two yr old system. DFI LanParty UT nF4 Ultra-D sys board AMD Athlon 64 3700+ 2.2ghz San Diego proc WD 74 gig raptor main drive 2 gbs ram Enermax whisper 535w ps 7900GS vid card (Upgraded from ATI card in the past year) Not even sure if my mainboard supports SLI...
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    FragFX issue

    Just received mine last night. Having issues with the mouse. Playing Resistance FOM and the mouse buttons are working sporadically. Anyone else having this issue?
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    Lego Star Wars II Original Triology issues

    Install game and I get error message about not being able to find d3dx9_30.dll. I have it in the correct folder. Even re-downloaded it and extracted it. Still nogo. Tried new drivers for my 7900GS, nogo. Of course I tried reinstalling the game, nogo. Any ideas or has someone else ran into...
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    Computer desk for GDM-FW900

    Need to get a new desk to accommodate this monitor. Looking for ideas/suggestions. Thanks!!!
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    3yr old Sony GDM-FW900 vs. New Dell 2405FPW

    Have a chance to pick up the Sony for $300 or under. Or save up and get the 2405FPW. Looking for advice from those like Nippyjun who have had/used both monitors. The Dell would be brand new plus USB 2.0 connections plus component vid in so I could use it as a second TV for PS2/Xbox/Cube...
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    New system ord

    Just pulled the trigger at the Egg. CPU- AMD 3700+ SD core Mobo-DFI Ultra NF4 PS-Enermax 545 Watt MEM- 2 x 1gb Rosewill. Combo special with mobo. DVD-NEC dual layer burner HD- WD Raptor 74gb 10K rpm SATA. The vid card I'll get directly via ATI cause the company I work with...
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    Sony GDM-FW900 monitor

    Debating between saving up $$ for the Dell 2405 or getting this monitor refurb for $999. Anyone here have this monitor or seen it in action? I have a CRT HDTV so I know CRT can perform as well or even better than Plasmas/LCD/DLP etc..... But not sure if this is true in the monitor arena...
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    Sony 34XBR960 as monitor

    I recently purchased a Sony 34XBR960 HDTV. I tried hooking it up to my comp via the ATI 9700 PRO AIW using HDMI cable with DVI converter. Although it works, I am limited to low resolution. Per specs my HDTV should be able to go higher. Any ideas on what to check for? I have not checked to...
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    NF7-S/Barton mobile 2500+ OC issue

    Hey Guys, new to the forums. I have purchased an NF7-S, 2500+ mobile Barton, DDRAM 256M|DDR400 CL25 PC3200 -k RT Kingston mem, SLK-947-U HSINK ONLY THR RT , and Vantec Tornado fan. But I am only able to OC to 2.21ghz. And even that is not 100% stable. Plus I am running kinda hot. Just...