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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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    Case recommendation for my wife

    Tullphan, Whats the warranty like on HIS products?
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    Building a system, need recommendation

    21stHermit, Never intended to offend...perhaps I've been a HS teacher for too long?! Edited original statement...point noted. Thanxs.
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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

    Ok, I've looked arround, and I'm decided to go with the COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKA1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Real Power Pro 550W Power Supply. I'm gonna take this to the other forums to answer my other questions. Funny this, the day I post this inquiry, I finally find a...
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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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    motherboard chipset explanations

    Z1ggy, The long and short of it, all things being even...your best bet would be to head on over to Intel's website Chipset Comparisons choose, the chipsets you wish to learn about, then select "compare" and see which shipset has which features. This is the easiest way. HTH...:thumbsup:
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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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    NVIDIA vs. AMD *POLL ADDED*

    I whole heartedly support "apopin" in his ideas for constructive analysis, solutions, and feedback. It'd be great, if not overly optimistic, to expect we could all follow this line of posting, but if we could I'd definiately support it 100%. | Q6600@2.4Ghz | Asus P5E | 4GB Ballistix DDR2...
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    Recomendations for new system to buy today; 2nd draft

    Well Finally ordered and received my selection...paid just over 1,000.00 for the lot. Asus P5E 4GB Crucial Ballistix PC-6400 DDR2 Sata DVD Burner - Samsung Etasis 850 Watt PSU CM Stacker 830 Evo Intel Q6600 SLACR Quad 2.4Ghz CPU Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme w/ Yate Loon DS-12 120mm...
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    Recomendations for new system to buy today; 2nd draft

    In taking many suggestions and ideas into consideration, I came up with this combination: COOLER MASTER Stacker 830 Evolution RC-830-SSN3-GP Silver Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail Model #: RC-830-SSN3-GP ASUS P5E LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Model #: P5E...
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    Recomendations for new system to buy today; 2nd draft

    Okay, now I'm thinking perhaps I'm spending too much this build. Any thoughts on a gear to over clock the Q6600 to 3.0 Ghz? Have or Will have: 1 Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme & a Yate Loon D12SH-12 (2200rpm/88cfm) 120mm fan. 1 CM Stacker 830 Evo case. 1 Intel Q6600 cpu 1 Win XP...
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    Recomendations for new system to buy today; 2nd draft

    OK, I've decided finally. This is what I came up with: COOLER MASTER Stacker 830 Evolution RC-830-SSN3-GP Silver Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail Model #: RC-830-SSN3-GP ASUS P5E LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Model #: P5E SILVERSTONE ST85ZF ATX12V...
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    Sound cards: PCI-e or PCI?

    Thanks QuiksilverX1.
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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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    New System Purchase -- which one to chose?

    Update: Ok, After awaiting a ridiculous amount of time -- some for industry missedlaunches & some personal -- I'm in the position to purchase this day. After looking at all three of these offerings, I will be purchasing the Cooler Master Stacker 830 Evo. Newegg as it on sale, & then CM has...
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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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    New System Purchase -- which one to chose?

    aigomorla, Thanks great! Whats the white transparent block of fans for ? I find it interesting that you don't use clamps on the nipples for the blocks, and pump...is there a good reason? I used to have a 50gal saltwater tank, a reef tank actually...so I hope you don't mind my asking about...
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    What is the deal with Intel's X38 and SLI Support?

    Read the information about INtel's v8 project known as Skulltrail and Bonetrail. From what I have read, Intel is supposed to add MCP chips from Nvidia to get SLI working on this system. Skull trail @ Wikipedia Skulltrail here on AT.
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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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    Asus x38 ROG Motherboard

    thilan29, Thanks for the review link of the close up review of the Asus x38 Maximus Formula SE. You're right about mixing the metals...not so good thing to do. I'll get the board w/o the Fusion block. Thanks!
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    New System Purchase -- which one to chose?

    VinDSL, I understand the H2go is the "moble LAN Party" model, and that the duality is two MB's, but in quoting you... ..."However, IMHO, MM U2-UFO is THE way to go, definitely (air or water)! :D"... ...Why the MM-UFO? How does it differ from the other model?
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    Asus x38 ROG Motherboard

    thilan29, The long range goal is to move into water cooling; long range being within a year. I've been using Asus for a long time, so naturally, I was lookng at their X38 offerings. In the past, I've used Iwill once and an Abit once, but I always come back to Asus. Do you know if the board...
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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?