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    Does a low price make a fair printer a good printer?

    Hi! According to a Apple Mac magazine, Macworld, Article here, the HP 3600n Color laser printer was given 3.5 mices out of 5. The article states that as tested, the price was 699.00. Currently, its on sale was 249.00 . The unit was originally manufactured back in 2005, and the main concern...
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    Building a system, need recommendation

    Hi! Since this is for my wife, I can't cheap out or I'll be in for it. I am looking for a good Asus MB, but I'm unsure as to which chipset using DDR2 I should be looking at these days. I myself have a X38, Asus P5E MB, but for her that would be overkill! No SLI or Crossfire, She'd be...
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    Case recommendation for my wife

    Hi! Since this is for my wife, I can't cheap out or I'll be in for it. I am looking for a good case in terms of space and cooling. I have a Cooler Master 830 Evo, but for her that would be overkill! No SLI or Crossfire, she doesn't want a window and doesn't care if it glows or lights...
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    Feedback on SAMSUNG TOC T260HD

    Is there anyone out there with direct experience with this model of LCD MOnitor: SAMSUNG TOC T260HD ? I am wanting to know if it is suitable for use with both productivity (work) and gaming. I am a Graduate student as well as a full time Educator. I am looking at picking up a 4870 Video...
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    Decisions, Decisions

    Currently using a stand-in for my graphic needs. The GPU being used is so aweful, I refuse to mention it by name, but it allows me to at least see the display. I am in need of a one card solution for my graphic needs. I have a ASUS P5E with Q6600 2.4Ghz CPU. Since I have PCIe-2.0 bus, the...
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    Recomendations for new system to buy today; 2nd draft

    Goofed! 2nd Draft: I know I've asked serveral questions in the past that probably make you wonder what I am thinking. Work recently forced me to rethink my priorities!! I want to have room to expand without having to reinvent the build, so that's why I have/chose the items I already...
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    Sound cards: PCI-e or PCI?

    New build .... If I am sticking with Win XP Pro 32bit whihc is a good brand.model of sound cards and what interface should I be looking for?
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    Need help choosing between 2 PSU

    Hi! I am building my long awaited system. I have narrowed it down between 2 PSU's: 1) ETASIS ET850 ATX12V / EPS12V True 850W, Max 950W Power Supply - Retail 2) PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad (Black) EPS12V 750W Power Supply - Retail The price difference is about $10.00 at...
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    Motherboard for New System

    I will be purchasing the Cooler Master Stacker 830 Evo. Newegg as it on sale, & then CM has a $60.00 rebate, no S&H fees, Seems like a good deal to me. I plan on filling the fan bays with YATE LOON 120mm Case Fan - D12SL-12. MountainMods have them for $4.99 EA. I have a Thermalright 120...
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    Difference between x48 & x38

    I read on another site, that the main difference between the two recent/soon to be released chipsets; x48-vs-x38; are: The basic differences between the chipset Intel x48 and x38 is the official support to 1600 MHz system bus, corresponding frequency dividers, and also the possibility to...
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    Which one is perferred?

    Etasis Gaming Power product line: ET-850 or Silverstone Zeus line: ST85ZF Each of these models currently have a $40.00 rebate from newegg. Does anyone have expereince with either of these two units. I will be purchasing a Silverstone TJ-09 case this weekend, and need to know if either of...
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    Strange FTP issue

    Hi all! Used Unix V 10+ yeasr ago. Created a new Debian Etch box on a Dell Precision WS 340. 1GB RAMBUS | 40GB HDD. Box used as a LAMP, with Ruby on rails. What install of FTP do you folks suggest as the box will be used in an education environment. Previously had a SuSe Enterprise...
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    PSU recommendation for a X38 MB

    Would someone give suggestions on a PSU for use with a X38 Chipset MB using DDR2? I will not be using SLI, but may do CrossFire sometime in the way future. The case I will be using is the Mountain MOD-UFO. I have no plans right now to do Water Cooling, but may do that in the future as well...
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    DDR-2 RAM recommendation

    Would someone give suggestions for a good high end memory product for use with a X38 Chipset MB? I need at least 2 GB , but would like a product that could go to at least 8GB when the prices become resonable.
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    x38 MB recommendation

    Would someone give suggestions on a X38 Chipset MB using DDR2? I will not be using SLI, but may do CrossFire sometime in the way future. The case I will be using is the Mountain Mod MM-UFO. I have no plans right now to do Water Cooling, but may do that in the future as well. I do plan on...
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    New System Purchase -- which one to chose?

    I am going to purchase the components for my new system within the month. I will be purchasing a X38 chipset board, leaning towards the Asus MAXIMUS FORMULA/SE MB. I am looking at the following cases? SILVERSTONE TJ09 SILVERSTONE TJ10 Mountain Mod case Opinions?
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    Asus x38 ROG Motherboard

    Longtime lurker, first time poster! Question: The new x38 MB from ASUS, the MAXIMUS FORMULA/SE , can this be used passively or does one need to use the water cooling that's built into it? How is it with air cooling? Would a Tuniq Tower 120 work?