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    2560x1600 video card options

    Okay, so I picked up a 30" Dell LCD a couple of years ago and an 8800GTX OC from eVGA at the same time. I've been incredibly happy with it, and even that "old" card was able to drive most games at reasonable settings even at that high resolution. Sadly, my video card just died. I was an idiot...
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    5.1 or 7.1 speakers - Recommendations?

    I did a bunch of searching and found various info on the Gigaworks S750, Logitech Z5500, and Klipsch Ultra Promedia 5.1's, but noticed all of these sets have been around over two years. Are there no newer speaker models available on the PC gaming front? If so, give me some info and models...
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    Anyone else get Far Cry bundled with their BFG 7800GTX?

    There's nothing anywhere on the box, nor on BFG's site, regarding their 7800GTX that would indicate it comes with Far Cry, but sure enough, there it was with the driver and other CD's, in full 5 CD's of glory. Not just a demo or anything. Cool little unexpected bonus. :)
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    Control panel clocks vs. real clocks on BFG 7800GTX

    First off, if anyone knows of multiple programs I can use to detect the clockspeeds of my GPU and video RAM, please let me know. For now I'm just using the nVidia control panel (NVTweak/Coolbits) and 3DMark03/05. One issue is 3DMark will randomly report the 2D instead of 3D speed settings, I...
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    PCMark05 released

    I personally have an Intel system, and can't even get the Virus scan test to complete properly to get a score at this time. Just wanted to let everyone know this exists (did a quick search and saw no other posts about it, so apologies if this is a repost) and am curious whether they've managed...
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    Anyone benched a 7800GTX with an Intel processor?

    Since it's pretty well-known that at the moment AMD processors are better for gaming than Intel ones, all of the reviews I read only had benches on an AMD system. Due to certain connections, I can get Intel processors for free, so my systems are all Intel-based. (Nice as AMD processors are...
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    Expired: FREE Copy of Visual Studio .NET 2003 Academic Edition

    Edit: Ordering page now reports out of stock. Old message follows. Programmers out there may be interested in this offer if they're still using VS6 or VS .NET 2002 and don't want to use beta software so the free 2005 versions from MS aren't acceptable. No idea what kind of stock they have...
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    Any rumors yet on the successor to the 6x00 line?

    I'm wondering if I should bother continuing to look for a 6800 Ultra PCI-E under $500 or just wait for the next refresh. It's been over half a year now since "launch" and they're still >$100 over MSRP. They should by all rights cost under $400 by now, not $600. (Note: I'm aware AGP 6800...
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    HSF for 3.6Ghz LGA775 Prescott - Tower112 mounting suggestions

    Update: Topic/summary changed. I received information that S775 has a different hole pattern and no retention bracket, so EXPLICIT support from heatsink manufacturers is necessary. If anyone KNOWS for absolute certain of an alternative to the ThermalTake Towers that WILL work on a Socket T...
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    Seeking PCI(-E) video recommendation

    I'm building a 915 chipset system, and for various reasons I need to build it within the next 2-3 weeks (I can get some free parts if I jump on this, but not if I wait). I want a 6800 Ultra PCI-Express for it, but 6800's are hard enough to find in AGP at the moment, so I'm not holding my breath...
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    NV35 launch NEXT WEEK

    NVDA conference call, NV35 was PERFECT FIRST SILICON, which for those in the know just does NOT happen. But in this case, NV35 has been in production since January. Chips are available NOW, and have been coming off the lines since February. Stock up about $2 AH on the news. Can't wait to see...
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    Memory recommendations?

    Where do you guys buy your memory? I'm looking for the cheapest prices on 2-2-2 PC2700 available, from a reputable dealer that'll actually send me proper 2-2-2 RAM. Pricewatch won't let you search by CAS timings. :( Thanks in advance!
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    Recommended PSU for Lian-Li PC30/31?

    I'm looking at building a high end P4 system in a Lian-Li PC30 or PC50. I want such a small case for super-ease of LAN gaming. (Nothing beats <10 lbs empty, ~20 lbs full, and small enough to carry under one arm.) Using a Swiftech MCX4000 w/ a 15mm height TMD fan will give me about 20mm to...
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    Will we EVER see 10kRPM ATA drives?!

    This thread will be partially asking for opinions and partly seeking solid data. The fact-finding portion is simple: WHY do IDE drives top out at 7200rpm when SCSI's got 15k and has had 10k for forever in computing terms? What hardware/technical reason for this is there, if any? And the...
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    Seeking the perfect combination of speed, size, and sound

    It seems to me after reviewing a ton of options that you can basically pick any two of the following three things, but not all three: 1. Fast speed and good overclockability 2. Small size and light weight 3. Quiet operation I currently have a medium sized system that I'm able to overclock very...