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    New computer built, 2.1 speakers dont work, headset does.

    I just build this system last night at a friends house. Vista 32bit, 4g ram 4850, 540g hd. My heatset works perfectly fine but my speakers wont work at all, I have the line in from the sub plugged into the line out but no go.
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    Floppy drive needed for a new system build?

    Im wondering if this is the case, according to my friend. In order to install anything on my new HD i would have to boot into dos and run fdisk in initialize the drive.
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    Vista Ultimate 64, how stable is it and is it worth getting?

    My friend told me I should get server 2003 instead of Vista 64. Im not sure what to do honestly. anyone have any suggestions? My new computer is 4g ddr2 ram hd4850 640g hd 22 inch acer lcd monitor
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    Able to plug my Wii into The 22 inch Acer Monitor?

    I just got this monitor, and for some reason I thought id be able to plug my wii into it. I know I can buy a DVI adapter so ill be able to plug the video cable into it, but what about speakers? would I be able to do anything there? http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16824009094
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    MSIs "Quad Copper Heatpipe Cooling Technology" or Visionteks regular one?

    Im definatly getting a 4850.. but between these 2 which should I get? MSI - Better cooling http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814127370 Visiontek - lifetime warranty http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814129112
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    If I dont ever plan on using more than one video card which mobo would be best?

    Would I be better off getting a cheaper single pci-e slot mobo or just go with the P5Q-Pro?
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    Between 9800gtx+ and 4850

    Im looking for a card thatll perform anything at throw at it at 16x10 and under res. Which of these 2 cards would be the better buy? One concern I have is overheating. I dont want to have any problems with heating issues and Iv heard that the 4850 does have some problems.
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    Worth getting a mobo with more than 1 pci-e slot if not using more than 1 video card?

    I dont ever plan to use xfire/sli so im wondering if getting a P5Q-Pro is a waste of money? is there any other mobos i should consider before hand?
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    Got this LCD for free, keep and use or set aside for a new one?

    This is the LCD I got from a friend who upgraded. http://reviews.digitaltrends.c...2/sony-sdm-hs73-review Should I save the 200-250 on buying a new one and keep using this for games like Warhammer online (which im anticipating greatly) or set it aside and buy this monitor...
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    Ram with better head spreaders worth the extra cash?

    Im looking at these G skill ram sets. Theres the regular set of 2x2g sticks for 85 or the set with bigger heat spreaders for 95. Wondering if its worth the extra 10 bucks for those? http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231145 vs...
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    best bang for playing 1680x1050?

    Im having a real tough time deciding on what friggin card to get for my new intel based rig im building. E8500, 4-8gigs G skill ram, not sure on mobo yet as I dont know what vid card to get, but I want to try to spend 150 and under on a mobo. Can anyone please help? im going insane lol
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    Which case?

    antec 900 Antec 300 Antec Sonata III Also, if possible.. if the antec 300 or 900 are best. Any PSU recommendations? Was thinking about getting this one. Corsair 650TX Edit: forgot to mention the parts ill be using. E8500 (or Q6600, not sure) 4-8gigs of G skill DDR2 1000 ram...
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    How does EVgA step up program work?

    Im wondering if id be able to get an EVgA 8800gt, then keep stepping up every few months or is that not possible? wanted to go from maybe an 8800gt to a 9800gtx to a gtx 260 then 280... every couple months or would i have to do this all within 3 months?
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    Good video cards for 200 and under on an intel based machine?

    Was thinking about either the 4850 or 9800gtx... not sure exactly. Mainly going to be playing Warhammer Online and doing some Photoshop/3D modeling. Is either of these cards alot better than an 8800gt? That was actually my first choice but may opt for a little bit more expensive card if they...
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    EVgA 8800gt or XFX 9800gtx?

    Im wondering if im better off opting for the GTX over the GT? I mean is it worth the extra 50 or so bucks? Should I wait another month to see if prices drop more? I want to order my computer before new egg removes the "no payments for 12 months" deal at the end of Aug... not sure when that ll...
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    Gskill Ram 1000 vs 1066.. worth the extra 20 bucks?

    Wondering if it would be worth it to pay an extra 20 bucks for a slight increase in speed. from 1000 to 1066 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231166 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231145
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    Build a new Intel based Rig, looking for some Motherboard recommendations please.

    This is what my rig is so far. New Computer The only thing im worried about is my choice of mobo. Seems solid, however id like my mobo to support PCI-E 2.0 since my 8800gt is. Would think it would give it a little boost. Im trying to stay under 150 bucks... even 150 is high imo but if its...