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    Rate My Gaming/Overclocking System

    Check out sig, finally got all the parts!!
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    Samsung 2493HM vs Dell E248WFP

    I dont plan on using the auto rotation software. This monitor is mainly used for gaming and office applications. I will be running GT280. I di some research and these monitor are very good TN panels. Im debating if the 25.5 is worth $60 more than the 24. I the performance and display quality...
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    Samsung 2493HM vs Dell E248WFP

    what do you think about the 2693HM? its a lil larger and people are running ps3 and xbox with no problem.
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    Rate My Gaming/Overclocking System

    Thank you for the advice, I dont think I will be doing SLI so 750w PC Power and Cooling should be enough?? Also, will Asus Rampage still be the ideal choice for no SLI setup? moderate OC? Also, will be getting the Samsung 2493HM.
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    Samsung 2493HM vs Dell E248WFP

    Anyone with these monitors? Any suggestions?
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    Samsung 2493HM vs Dell E248WFP

    Hi All, I will be using this monitor mainly for gaming and Office apps. Which do you think will be a better choice if the price difference is $75 (Samsung higher). Samsung has HDMI Input http://www.anandtech.com/displ...owdoc.aspx?i=3302&p=10 Thank you.
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    Rate My Gaming/Overclocking System

    I would probably get the suggested HDD but I already have these from my old system =P Anything you have against the dual? I was looking at the GT280 but it is louder and have higher power consumption. I am looking for a quiet system, well in this case, as quiet as I can get it.
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    Rate My Gaming/Overclocking System

    Hi all, so I think the final system will be the following: Antec P182 Intel Extreme Edition QX9770 Vista Ultimate 64bit Asus Rampage Formula eVga 9800GX2 DDR2 1066Mhz 2GB x 4 WD Raptor 150GB Seagate 750GB x 2 PC Power and Cooling Silencer 750W Any comment?
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    Rate My Gaming/Overclocking System

    Hello all, now that the review for the GT280 is out.. I think the 9800GX2 is a better choice. Cost less, lower power consumption, and the performance is slightly better. As for the CPU, I think I will be selling and getting one that has better price performnce. Any suggestions?
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    Rate My Gaming/Overclocking System

    Thank you for all your help. If I were to not go SLI, which motherboard would be more stable for moderate overclock? Asus Formula or Evga 790i?
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    Rate My Gaming/Overclocking System

    Updated: Antec P182 Intel Extreme Edition QX9770 Vista Ultimate 64bit Asus Rampage Formula Nvidia GT280 (x2) DDR2 1066Mhz 2GB x 4 WD Raptor 150GB Seagate 1TB x 2 Seagate 750GB x 2 PC Power and Cooling Silencer 750W Is the PSU able to support all the components + moderate...
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    Rate My Gaming/Overclocking System

    Thank you for all your responses. I was thinking of getting the Nehalem but heard that is not going to be out until Q4. I did win this CPU from a raffle, I can sell it and wait for the Nehalem.. Did not know that GT200 was releasing this soon so I will wait for that.
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    Rate My Gaming/Overclocking System

    Hello, I will be building a new gaming system and will overclock moderately. Antec P182 Intel Extreme Edition QX9770 Asus P5E3 Premium Evga 9800GX2 (maybe 2) DDR3 1600Mhz 2GB x 4 WD Raptor 150GB Seagate 1TB x 2 Seagate 750GB x 2 PC Power and Cooling Silencer 750W Any suggestion on...
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    Silent case for decent gaming system

    I was thinking the P182 also but didnt need all the drive space so I was thinking the Mini P180 would be good enough but it didnt support the standard ATX. Any opinion on the Lain Li Cases? Im looking for something silent that will last me babout 3 years. I won the QX9770 at a raffle so...
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    Silent case for decent gaming system

    Hi all, my PC for 3 years just died so I am planning to build a new gaming system. So far.. QX9770 Evga 9800 GX2 Raptor 150GB I want to first decide on the case then the Mobo and PSU Lian Li V1100B Plus http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811112060 Lain Li V1110B...
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    Will this work in 4s?

    Thank you all. I emailed them and they told me that one of their test boards are the 680i. They had no issue running the in 4s. Already bought 2 kits!! :)
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    Will this work in 4s?

    Yes, I mean 4 x 1GB so, 2 kits.
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    Will this work in 4s?

    AMPX at Newegg I am thinking about getting 4 of the: WINTEC AMPX 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory $84.99 + free shipping @ Newegg My setup: EVGA 122-CK-NF68-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX 2 x EVGA 8800GTX 2 x Raptors 150GB...
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    WINTEC AMPO 2GB (2x1GB) PC2-5300 DDR2 667 Dual Channel Kit $79.99 shipped @ NewEgg

    Its actually C2D E6600 ($200-230) 2x1GB DDR2 667mhz RAM ($70) @ 1066mhz 500GB SATA ($110-120)
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    WINTEC AMPO 2GB (2x1GB) PC2-5300 DDR2 667 Dual Channel Kit $79.99 shipped @ NewEgg

    My friend got 2 sets. One set was Micron and the other set was Infineon (ordered different times). Micron one overclocks a little better on my new Evga 680i. It boots 1200mhz @ 2.3v but fails in less than an hour. Does 1066 fine @ 2.3v but too hot imo. Micron tested stable (memtest 36...
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    Nvidia 7950 After Market coolers

    how do i set it to 1a?
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    Nvidia 7950 After Market coolers

    Nope. Opened box, inserted card. Overclocked. Done. 600/1600 is a good increase over the XXX. I know I can get more I just haven't tried. The core was up over 600, I just haven't had the time to test out were the limit was so I left it at 600 for now :) How high do you think...
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    Pretty Plz and help me decide. This is kinda long so bear with me.

    Yeah go with the 170. I was also deciding between 175 and 170. Bought 175 and it was a mistake. CPU OC is random and from what I've seen 170 oc better than 175. 165 does as well at 170. I just bought 170 and that definantly OC better. 2.7 @ 1.48v Stock HSF and for 175 it was 2.6 @ 1.55v...
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    Optimizing Dual Core potential with Hard Drive Setup.

    Lol.. Its a bit overkill but I got the GTX as gift and bought the other off ebay for $400. Most the parts I had from my previous Computer. Planning on getting the Dell 2405fpw hopefully that is a good match for my system :) I think I'm going to run the OS and Programs on one Raptor and...
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    Optimizing Dual Core potential with Hard Drive Setup.

    Hey all. I'm setting up my opt system and wanted some suggestions. Sorry for asking so much. I just want the best out of this system. My system is : Opteron 175 or 170 or 165 (2 are on the way, i will keep the best overclocker) ThermalRight SI-120 DFI Expert Beta Bios 12/07 2 x 1GB OCZ...
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    Is OCZ PowerStream 520W enough?

    Im going to stick with the 520 Powerstream until I know for sure that it can't handle my rig. How will I know when the PSU is not enough? Will the power shut off? Will the 12v show less than that on the monitoring software?
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    Is OCZ PowerStream 520W enough?

    Hi everyone. I?m am setting up my new computer and am afraid that my Power Supply can not handle all the parts. I have OCZ Power Stream 520w My planned setup is: DFI Expert Opteron 175 2 x 7800 GTX w/ACS3 2 x 1GB OCZ Platinum 2 x 74GB Raptors 2 x Western Digital 400GB SATA II 16MB 1...
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    DFI Expert and Opt 175

    Thanks for the info. I will stick with the orange slots. i just read Zebo's OC guide. I think the problem is that I set FSb at 296 and I think the LDT defaults at 5x :( Stupid me. Will test again at lower FSB.
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    DFI Expert and Opt 175

    Do you know if that applies to the DFi boards. Also, can the FSB limit the OC. If I use 300mhz and the FSB is 5x then it will be 1500mhz FSB right?? and limit is supposed to be 1000mhz I believe, should I use the 4x or 3x instead? Thanks
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    DFI Expert and Opt 175

    Sorry for the n00b questions but i thought the ram have to be placed in certain slots given in the manuals. I put my dual channel 2 x 1GB sticks OCZ Plat. in the orange slots. Its it okay to put them in the 2 slots closest to the CPU or is it not recommended? When Priming my computer freezes...
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    Stability Testing

    Thanks!! I'm a nOOb OCer so hope you dont mind my dumb questions. So far Opt 175 0543 @ 2.6 1.42v load is between 38-42 c with stock hsf SP2004 dual stressing for 3 hours.. so far so good :)
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    Stability Testing

    Hi all. I got my system up and running. Opt 175 @ 2.6 1.42v 2 x 1gb OCZ Platinum PC3200 300 GB Seagate IDE 520 Powerstream 7800 GTX ACS3 (stock) This is my testing setup until my x-Navigator and 6 high cfm fans come in (hope they make a differerence). It is now in my lanboy. Stock...
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    Recommend me something instead of the OCZ Plat EBs that are still MIA...

    I know little about memory. I would like to know myself. Zebo.. please comment.
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    Recommend me something instead of the OCZ Plat EBs that are still MIA...

    Wise Zebo once wrote: "I'll guarantee you 2-2-2 @ 200 will beat 3-3-3 at 250 even 3-3-3@275 is give and take..takes about 285 for 3-3-3 to surpass 2-2-2@200. That's why I asked how high and how low. Divider does'nt matter since A64 treats all memory as such, always using a divider. Anyone...
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    NF4 Ultra-D - New Mushkin XP4000 3-3-2-8 250MHz @ 2.6-2.9V??

    ZEBO is this the same for Opterons Dual Core?.. Opt 175 to be specific If so I will stay with the OCZ Platinum 2-3-2-5 PC3200 If not I will go with the Mushkin Redline PC4000 3-2-3-8 Thanks
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    I'm tired of OOS

    Thanks for the replies. i am down to 2: Mushkin Extreme 3-4-3-8 for $240 or Mushkin Redline 3-3-2-8 for $305
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    When MoBo frys your parts..

    Does the Mobo company pay for the damages to the parts or just RMA on the Mobo? Will I be able to RMA my CPU if warranted? Thanks
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    I'm tired of OOS

    Crucial Ballistix Tracer 503 PC4000 3-4-4-8 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820146035 Ocz Gold Ed PC4000 3-4-4-8 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820227219 mushkin eXtreme Performance PC4000 3-3-2-8...
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    I'm tired of OOS

    I'm tired of waiting for the OCZ EB to be in stock. I got all my parts except my MoBo and Memory. I can probably get DFI Expert, but am debating whether or not to get the ASUS A8N32 SLI instead. I read that the Expert either come working fine or bugged. ASUS seems to be more stable. They are...
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    Quick question about Opt 175..

    Go it Thursday. Opt 175 0543. People at Xtreme Systems had really good OC with the 0543 Opt 170, but the one guy who had the 175 0543 is capped at 2.6.. so far don't look so good. Hopefully that was just s dud. Can't test my yet, still waiting to buy DFI Expert and OCZ EB pc4000. Will buy...