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    Radeon 6950 hd bottleneck in old system?

    Hi all- I just found out that I am getting a radeon HD 6950 for the holidays. I plan on over clocking the card, but I am concerned my memory and CPU will hold the gaming capabilities back (the PC is only used for gaming). I have a 1st gen i5 (750, not the 2500k)processor and 8 gigs of corsair...
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    Dell Inspiron Desktop

    I recently got a Dell desktop (Inspiron 518), and it has a E7200 processor. How can I overclock this PC? more info: it has 2GB memory, 1 exhaust fan, no intake fan, and stock CPU cooling.
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    Arctic Freezer 7 in a Dell desktop

    Does anyone know if installing an Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 can be installed in a Dell Desktop? (Dell Inspiron 518, specifically). If it does fit, can it be installed without removing the motherboard? Desktop Dimensions Height 379 mm (14.9 inches) Width 17.0 cm (6.7 inches) Depth 43.5 cm...
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    Best way to add S/PDIF to a PC

    I have a new Dell Inspiron 518, and I need to add either a toslink or coaxial output for connecting to a home stereo. With my searching, I found this. I'm guessing there's better choices out there, and advice?
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    Brand new Dell Inspiron 518...

    Does anyone have any suggestions for a relatively easy (without removing the motherboard) way to improve the cooling on an Inspiron 518 (as in a specific heatsink & fan)? I have a Intel E7200, and I feel like it has unlocked potential.
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    Pc for <$500

    i'm looking to get a 2nd PC for xmas to hook up to my TV (has a DVi connection) and stereo (which has digital coax and optical in). It will mainly be used for video and internet, but I do plan on playing some games on it too (until I can get a better vid card). I don't need a monitor, since...
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    Replacement stand for a LCD TV

    I just bought a refurbished Toshiba LCD HDTV (42HL196) and it did not come with the stand (I'm unable to mount it on the wall). I can't set the TV down as it is right now or else it will fall right over - where should I look to get a replacement stand?
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    2.1 speaker setup

    What is the best bang for the buck setup I can obtain(speakers, subwoofer, and receiver)? I can't really find any forums or review sites to help me in the search...
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    I know this is a newbie question...

    I changed BIOS setting and played with EasyTune for hours, and I can't get any results past the stock 2.14GHz - I have Patriot 5300 memory, and from what I've seen I should be able to get 3-3.2 GHz (I have a good cooling solution). How do I overclock this CPU? any links would be greatly...
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    RMA'ing a CPU

    I either have a bad motherboard or a bad CPU (I got them both off Newegg) I'm RMAing the motherboard, but if that doesnt work, then im stuck with a bad CPU. How do I go about RMAing a intel CPU, and is it easy?
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    no beeps, no post...

    I'm using a Gigabyte GA-965p-DS3 with a Enermax Liberty 500w and a eVGA 7900GT (both tested on another system to work fine) with 2GB of Patriot memory (also tested on another sytem with no problems). The CPU is core2 e6400. The error is, I dont get anything on screen. No post, no BIOS...
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    Headphones creaking

    I recently got some audio-technica ATH-A900 headphones (the nicest headphones I've ever had I must say) but the right earphone creaks and squeaks when its moved in the slightest way. The parts creaking are durable plastic, but I once heard I can't use WD40 on plastic. What should I do to fix...
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    standard def signal on HD-TV

    I've basically narrowed my choice of a new 42" HD-TV to a panasonic plasma and samsung DLP. I haven't been able to compare both in standard mode...has anyone done the comparison?
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    Agonizing over HD TV

    so i'm in the HDTV market, and i was thinking getting a 42" plasma screen. The problem is I brought this up to my friend (who works at an electronics retail store) who said DLP was a better bang for the buck (more resolution and screen size for the $). I know resolution i'snt really a big deal...
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    Black Friday Plasma Screen

    I've never had a HD-TV or flat screen of any type, is this a good deal? link: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product....=5131708&sourceid=13946235341145382246
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    Laptop specs

    As you can see in a previous post, i'm quickly searching for a new laptop, but i'm overwhelmed with what's out there. For a basic, laptop (MS Office, music, and internet) what CPU (sempron, core 2 duo) and memory (512mb, 1GB) should i be looking for? thanks!
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    My college laptop fizzled out

    I'm looking for a thin and light notebook, good for taking around campus. No games will be played on this, just Internet, documents, and powerpoint. Durability and battery life are pluses... Please offer any suggestions and/or links, I need to get one quickly.
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    Infinity vs. Big Typhoon

    If they were the same price, which one would you choose?
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    Scythe Ninja availability

    I have been searching online for a Scythe Ninja cpu cooler, but theres very few websites that even have it now. It appears that supply is drying up...is that true, or a i wrong?
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    Cannot get my C2D system to post

    The problem: I cannot get a post on screen (LCD monitor using DVI connection). I am using a Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 motherboard with 2GB of Patriot pc25300 memory, and an Enermax Liberty 500w PSU, along with a eVGA 7900GT. The PC powers up, the fans spin, and I can hear the hard drive (WD 320GB)...
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    speakers and headphones...

    Is there any way I can have my 2.1 speakers and headphones plugged into my x-fi xtrememusic soundcard at once? I don't want to plug and unplug all the time...
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    New system will not power up

    I just purchased a Gigabyte DS3 motherboard, Intel e6400 CPU, an Enermax Liberty 500w PSU and 2GB of PQI DDR2 667 memory. I emailed PQI and they assure me it is compatible. I know the PSU works because i have used it in another system without problems. When I press the power button, I hear...
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    What RAM woud be the best choice?

    motherboard: Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 CPU: Core 2 Duo e6400 Video: eVGA 7900GT (overclocked) PSU: Enermax liberty 500w what memory would you get?
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    Quality headphones

    I'm looking to buy a pair of Sennheiser HD595 headphones, but I don't know if I should stay with onboard sound (Gigabyte DS3) or would a Soundblaster audigy card make a difference. If so, what would you go with (audigy 2 or 4).
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    Lian Li and Scythe Ninja

    Will the Scythe ninja fit into a Lian Li PC-7B plus II case?
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    PSU for a new build

    I'm looking at this model for a new core 2 duo, single GPU setup: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103457 Good choice, or should I look elsewhere?
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    My Core 2 build

    Please let me know if this seems unbalanced or over/under-kill in some areas. I've been racking my brain on this for weeks now. I do plan on overclocking my rig once i'm done. CPU: Intel core 2 Duo 6400 Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 RAM: PQi Turbo 2GB kit DDR2667 Video: eVGA 7900GT...
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    PQI memory

    I recently purchased a 2GB kit of PQI turbo memory, but i'm still waiting on a the conroe e6600 cpu and a motherboard. I know the memory won't overclock much, but I want to take it as far as I can. What motherboard would you suggest? Here's a link to the memory...
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    When is SLI overkill?

    I have a 1280x1024 LCD and I like to play games at 60fps with most if not all the eye candy turned up. I'm building a conroe system with 2 gb of RAM and a 7900gt - the motherboard is my problem. Should I get an SLI board and buy another 7900 later on, or is that too much? When more powerful...
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    Core 2 and memory dilemma

    I'm working on building a new PC for the core 2 duo (like a lot of people). I recently purchased a 2GB kit of PQI Turbo memory (I dont plant to overclock much). However, I'm waiting on a Nvidia 590 SLI board, and I want to test the sticks before the 30-day newegg RMA expires. What would you do?