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    3rd slot 680i = physics yet?

    Back when the 680i came out word was the 3rd PCIe slot was for dedicated physics card by way of using an old nvidia card. Is that true and if so has that happened yet? I've got a 680i board and a 6800 just dying to work together but I can't find out if it's even possible yet. Anyone got any info?
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    Asus P5N32-E SLI reviews

    I've seen reviews of the Striker Extreme board, but none of the step below P5N32-E SLI. Anyone know of any? Anandtech...you guys doing any sometime soon? Thanks!
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    Dedicated physics card or dedicated physics core?

    Just curious what you guys think....do you think the market will tend toward dedicated physics cards or dedicated physics cores? I know one developer has already shown a physics core with Core 2 Quad, but I'm curious if anyone knows if other developers will be heading down that path.
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    How to use 680i overclocking feature set?

    Nvidia's 680i chipset supports auto overclocking on memory and PCI-E bus if you have the correct equipment, but I'm not entirely clear how these get activated? Is it obvious in the BIOS? I'm looking at Asus's boards and they have their own overclocking techniques so I'm not sure how the Nvidia...
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    Which fits better: 680i or 650i

    Looking to get new computer and weighing 680i vs 650i. Have a 20" widescreen LCD with no plans to change anytime soon. Looking at: C2D E6600 Corsair XMS 2 GB (4-4-4-12) EPP profile 8800GTS (just one) Would like to be able to handle the DX10 games coming out next year so don't know if...
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    R600....all high end or mix of options?

    I know it's not out yet and rumors are all over the place, but does anyone have any insight on whether or not ATI/AMD will be releasing a couple of variants of the new chip? I'm thinking along the lines of what Nvidia did with G80 ala 8800GTX and 8800GTS. Thanks!
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    Nvidia 3rd PCI-E slot

    Anyone know if you have to be running SLI to use the third slot on the 680i boards for physics? I know the physics stuff isn't out yet, but I've got a 8800gts on order and managed to get ahold of an old 6800 I'm hoping I could use for physics when/if it comes out that way. Don't really wanna...
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    Which sockets out now will support upcoming quad chips?

    I know that LGA 775 will support the Quad Extreme coming out in a few weeks, but what about the mainstream quad chips coming out from Intel next year? Anyone know if they're still LGA 775? And AMD side....will AM2 support quad core chips coming out next year? Thanks!
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    AMD dedicated physics slot boards?

    Anyone know of an AMD board out or coming out that has 3 x16 slots with one dedicated for physics? RD600 is coming for C2D with dedicated slot and it looks like Asus' nvidia 590 intel board has one too. Thanks
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    AMD now for better future investment?

    To start let's pretend it's December and AMD delivers the 65nm parts that are rumored to be coming. Also Nvidia has their new G80 stuff out and Nvidia has the C55 (AMD equivalent) out. Now....if you had to buy a chip that will be good now, but put you in a better position for the quad core...
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    Nvidia C19 vs C55

    Been waiting for an nVidia 590 Intel board for a while now and Asus finally announced theirs. However, people are already saying wait for C55 as opposed to the C19 that the new Asus board uses. I can't find any concrete descriptions of why C55 is better than C19 other than...it just is...
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    ATI X1900/X1950 Power Supply Requirements

    I'm looking at ATI's current and coming-soon cards and all the X1900s and X1950s want a 450 watt power supply (X1900GT wants 400 watt) minimum. Do they really need that much power?
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    Crossfire/SLI; x8 or x16

    I've got a buddy who's looking to get a new computer and I could get one now (Core 2) with Crossfire (Asus P5W) but it's only x8 PCI-E slots. I'm ruling out the current nVidia options because I'm not a huge fan of using old chipsets when new ones are right around the corner. Is there a...
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    X800 Pro upgrade to 7800GS

    Raw numbers says it is definitely an upgrade, but anyone know if it's a $400 worthy upgrade? New mobo and such is kind of out of the question right now...thinking video card upgrade might add another year or so to life of the computer. Thoughts? Oh yeah, AGP only...board doesn't have PCI-E...
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    4600+ 939 replacing 4000+ 939...

    These uber price cuts are making me want to upgrade my processor. I've got a 4000+ single core now and can get a 4600+ X2 for minimal expense. Would it be a noticeable upgrade...like pretty decent noticeable upgrade? I have a 6800gt if that matters for some reason. Thanks!
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    CPU limiting high end graphics cards?

    I'm trying to figure this out, but I can't find it in any generic google searches. Some of the reviews of Core 2 are saying that the GPU is once again the limiting factor. Can somebody please explain to me how that is? I'm actually looking for a technical reason why the CPU was the...
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    AM2, AM3, or Conroe?

    This has sort of been talked about so hopefully I don't get yelled at for asking it again. I've got a buddy who's looking to upgrade his aging system next month. With Conroe now out there (or very soon) my recommendations are kind of in chaos right now. I want to stick with AMD, but the...
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    Vista-ready AGP 4x card for older PC

    I'm looking at what upgrades my mom's older computer would need to run Vista and the only thing necessary to get the visual interface is an updated graphics card. I'm looking at either the 256MB 6200 (64-bit) or the 256MB FX5500 (128-bit). I'm set on nVidia (ATI has burned me in the past)...
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    4600+ AM2 versus 4800+ AM2

    I'm spec'ing out a gaming rig for a buddy and here's what I've got thus far: 74 GB Raptor for main 320 GB perpendicular for data 2 GB Corsair EPP Zalman AM2 cooler DVD burner Antec NeoHE 550 For video I'm thinking either 7900GT signature OR 7950GX2 and for processor I'm stuck between...
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    7950GX2 or 7900GT signature series?

    If you had to pick one which would you pick? If I remember right isn't the 7950GX2 basically 2 7900GTs stuck together? What about SLI issues? Would they exist?
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    HDTV as computer monitor...LCD vs DLP vs Plasma; 720p vs 1080p

    For those of you with HDTV or those looking at one, what are your thoughts on using an HDTV as a monitor for your computer? I'm looking at a bunch of them and I can't decide between LCD vs DLP vs Plasma and then the wonderful 720p vs 1080p debate. I don't think I need 1080p for movies at the...
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    Add more RAM or add second 6800gt?

    I currently have an Athlon 64 4000+, 1 GB Corsair XMS Pro (2-2-2-5), and a 6800gt. If I wanted to increase BF2 performance, which would you go with first? Another gig of RAM or add the second 6800gt and SLI them? They're close enough in cost to look at either one. Thanks!
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    Can you SLI a 6800GT with 7800GT?

    I currently have a 6800GT and I was wondering if it would be possible to SLI it with a new 7800GT. I think nVidia's drivers support it, but even if they do has anyone actually done something like this?
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    Matrox G550 or ATI 9550 for 2-D only work?

    If you were going to get a video card for only 2-D work (GIS) and cared the most about dual monitor performance, what would you get? A Matrox G550 variant or an ATI 9550 card? Again, I'm only concerned about 2D performance, gaming/3d is not going to be used at all. Thanks!
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    OCZ PowerStream or Antec EPS12V?

    I just got a new gaming rig and went with the OCZ modstream because it's modular and the cables had the UV stuff already on them (don't laugh), but after installing it I've found that the plastic/UV on the cables makes it practically impossible to close my case door and/or hide the cables like I...
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    Wait for X800XL or go 6800GT now?

    I've been waiting patiently/impatiently for the past 2 months for a PCI Express card to come out in either 6800GT or X800XL. I see that the EVGA 6800GT PCI-E card is FINALLY showing up, but I'm just not sure about it over the X800XL because the 6800GT chip is "so" old. If you had to do it...
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    X800XL now, GeForce SLI later

    Can anyone find a serious fault in my video card decision logic? I was planning on getting the PCI-E 6800GT cards whenever they actually show up, but more and more looking makes me now turn instead to getting the cheaper X800XL until Nvidia can actually get their act together and ship a...
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    To dual rail or not?

    What's the position on the value of dual 12V rails? I'm looking at the modular PSUs out there and both OCZ and Antec's look really nice. The OCZ has higher wattage rating, but the NeoPower has dual rail. It sounds stupid, but I really like the UV shielding on the OCZ PSU so I'm leaning...
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    Antec P160 or Antec Super LanBoy?

    I've been debating this case decision for a long time and I finally narrowed it down to either the P160 or the Super LanBoy. Both have pluses and both have minuses. P160 gets it for removable mobo tray while the LanBoy gets it for small size. Those who have one or the other or those who...
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    What case would you get?

    I'm going to be getting a new gaming rig sometime soon (hopefully this month), but I still haven't been able to decide what to get for a case. I've been tossing around the Antec Super Lanboy, Antec Sonata, CoolerMaster WaveMaster, and the Thermaltake Tsunami, because they keep showing up in...
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    Thermaltake Tsunami fan noise?

    I'm getting ready to upgrade my aging machine to a new nForce4 solution and I'm trying to figure out the best case to get for it. Initially I was looking at the Antec Super Lanboy because of the 120mm fans and its cheap cost, but then I saw a bunch of reviews for the Thermaltake Tsunami. I...