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    $800 or less Budget Build for friend...

    My friend asked me to help him select parts for his new desktop because his lap top died on him. Basically, he has a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers. All he needs is a tower with the components inside the tower. He doesn't plan on Overclocking and he isn't planning on doing any heavy...
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    Friends new Computer needs some feedback

    My friend just asked me to comment on his build. I told him what he needed to hear, but I would also like to hear other people's opinion on the build. Here it goes: DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 Ultra-D Socket 939 motherboard- $99.99 eVGA 7900GT 256MB GDDR3 Video Card Model#256-P2-N583-AR- $279.99...
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    Rate this Computer on Ebay

    Hi, my friend is planning to buy this computer on ebay, but I told him to wait because with that money, he can customize his own computer by buying the parts individually. Here's the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Sony-Vaio-RB-VG...07QQcategoryZ52476QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem This was my build...
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    Ram Question

    I have a dell dimension 4700. Currently, I'm running 2X256 ddr2. I was thining about adding 1 more gig of ram into the system. Is it recommended to put 2X512 or should I just grab a 1X1 gig stick? I'm debating between these: 1 gig stick...
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    delete me!

    delete this post please.
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    Kingston Hyper X Ram

    I was looking into buying a gig of ram and saw these Kingston Hyper X pc3200(ddr400) ram. Model Numbers: (2x512) KHX3200AK2/1G $182.95 and KHX3200AK2/1GR $99.99 I was wondering what the differences between these are? I can see that the only differences is that R at the end of the...
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    LCD monitor question...

    For $125, I can get this 17" LCD monitor new in retail packaging. Would you buy it if you were me? http://www.actbuy.com/details.asp?item=PV06-PL713S (I'm not buying it from this website, but this website has the specs for it) My only complaint is that it is only D-Sub and not DVI and also...
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    Chaintech 6200 question...

    SE6200/128 I just bought this video card from newegg and was wondering if anyone has had good luck with it? In terms of unlocking the 4 extra pipes and also OCing the core? Which program should I be using?(rivatuner vs coolbits vs any other programs?) (If I am unable to unlock and oc the...
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    PSU comparison..

    SMARTPOWER 2.0 POWER SUPPLIES 500 - SP-500 $56 shipped or FSP AX500-A $82 shipped Between these two, which is better. Seems that the sp-500 has more power than the ax500. The ax500-a looks better and comes with sleeves but costs $30 more. Is it worth it or should I just go with the sp-500...
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    PSU comparison

    FSP Group 500w $82.56 after shipping http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=PS-FS500A&c=pw or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104954 or any other's around that same price range that will go well with my new rig: I also plan to OC so that'll also be a factor in this...
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    PSU question

    FSP 500w $82.56 after shipping http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=PS-FS500A&c=pw Think the above psu is enough for my new rig? Is the psu also quiet? I'm going to be using this psu on this new rig of mine: Athlon64 3000+retail DFI nforce4 Ultra D 2x256 kingston hyper x HITACHI...
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    Dumb question about cpu

    I planning to buy: Athlon 64 3000+ http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=A64-3000BW or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103537 If I was to OC the retail version and something was to happen to the cpu, does it void the warranty? How would the manufacture or newegg...
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    About to push the button..

    I'm building a new rig for college. It'll be used mostly for school, gaming, movies, etc. I'm on a tight budget of $1000+ or - $100 (includes monitor in price). I'm also looking foward to OC'ing the CPU, ram, and videocard, but also new to OCing. Quietness is a plus in this build.. The...
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    Which case would you choose for best air flow?

    Kingwin KT-424-BK-WM http://www.xpcgear.com/kt424bkwm.html or Lian-Li PC-7BPlus Windowed Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Case with clear side-window http://www.xpcgear.com/lianlipc7bplus.html Between the two, which case has the better air flow capabilities because both cases are very good in...
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    Need opinions on new rig!!!

    I'm about to build the computer in a few weeks and is in the final process of finalizing the build. My budget is $1000 + or - $100(includes monitor in total) If my total was to go under $1000 then it would be a good thing because I need the money for school. I plan to OC the cpu(2.4Ghz) and...
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    DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 Ultra-D question

    I see that I can grab this board for $116.00 shipped. Is this a good deal? I'm planning to buy and build my rig in late August before school starts for me. I'll likely pair it up with this: AMD Athlon 64 processor 3000+* 939pin OEM $120.00 or AMD Athlon 64 3200+retail $190.00 I'm still...
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    Motherboard Question

    I'm on a tight budget of about $1000 and planning to build a decent gaming, internet, office program, etc. rig. (includes cost of 17-19 inch lcd monitor). Least amount of noise is also something I'm looking for based on the components listed(don't want to bother roommate at dorm). All parts...
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    Finally have the money!

    I'm tight on a budget of about $1000. The main use of this computer is for college : videogames, surfing, office programs, movies, etc. After reading around, I finally chose out some parts and am in the process of finalizing it. Before I do that, I need some of the anandtech veterans opinions...
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    Need opinions on new rig

    My brother got a x800xl agp for $220 and i was wondering if i should go buy the same card and build an agp comp instead of going the pic-e route? I'm in a budget of approximately $1000 to build a college computer including: monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc. I don't have any pieces yet so i'll...
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    Help with newby's new rig

    I have decided to build one for the first time. I'm a gamer so basically, it means I'm going to go the amd athlon 64 route. My budget is $1000-1200 including monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc. All opinions are welcome. Thanks!
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    Unpartition my hard drive

    Topic Thanks!!
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    Help...I'm a newby when it comes to laptop

    Hi, I'm thinking about buying a laptop but I don't know what are good deals and what are bad deals. But after looking around, I think this laptop is a very good deal because it has good power for the bucks. I've been leaning towards a dell laptop, which I will mainly be using it for school...
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    Need Tip on New Comp

    I'm thinking about building a new computer. It'll mainly be used for video and music editing. No need for a monitor, speakers, keyboard, and mouse. The budget is $500. Any opinions or helpful advices are appreciated. Thanks!
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    Building new Comp for Friend..Need advice

    My friend wants me to help him build a computer, which will mainly be used for music and video editing, but also some gaming, but not much. His budget is $800 dollars and also, no need for a monitor. Thanks! Any comments or opinions are welcomed.
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    Dell 8400?

    I'm thinking about getting the Dell Dimension 8400 and had a few questoins if anyone knows, it would be awesome: 1. Anyone know what brand the 6800 videocard is? 2. Is the new intel 925x motherboard decent? What brand is it also? (edit*: Is it possible to use a new case with the stuff I buy...