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    x1950xt 512MB or 8600 GTS?

    I am looking to upgrade from my 6800 GT card. I am a casual gamer who do not need the best video cards to play (playing Eve Online currently). I plan to buy a 24" monitor eventually, so which of the two should I buy? There is the XFX 8600GTS XXX (overclocked) $149.99 shipped AR at ZZF or should...
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    24" monitor prices dropping trend?

    There seems to be at least a nice price drop on 24" monitor each week (over at the Hot Deals forum). I have been tempted to buy one a few times now; but there seems to be a trend that has begun, and I was wondering if anyone knows why that is so? Should I hold off and wait around x-mas as the...
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    Turn off computer or keep it on?

    This may be a simple question to some of ya, but I have not found a real valid answer as to why I should or should not keep my computer turned on whilst I am afk. I typically have at most about two-three hours at most to play with the machine. Thus, like most appliances, I tend to turn my...
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    PSU Selection for 2nd build

    Hello knowledgeable anandtech fans, I am trying to retire my first desktop machine and give it to my cousin. However, I am hesitant in shelfing the Seasonic SS-400FS PSU that powers it. I have a couple of questions in regards to it and my new machine. First, here is a list of the...
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    Althon Micro 9500P? Part of Sapphire?

    Is Althon Micro a respectable name? There's a 9500 Pro card that I'm interested in buying made by them...
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    Video Card for Star Wars Galaxies

    I need help from the vid card experts from this forum: My budget for a new video card is not to exceed $150 (preferably -- no hard limit). It is basically going to be used primarly for Star Wars Galaxies. The game uses DirectX 9.0 so a compliant card is suggested. I'd also like the card to be...