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    Can someone help me with a Xigametek heatsink/retention bracket?

    my AIM is Intel Nehalem or my MSN hi2ugamefaqs@gmail.com I kind of need someone to help me out with a problem and it would just be easier to talk that way. tysm in advance
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    Would 1000W be enough for...

    Yeah I know that is an unfortunate reality, but PSUs seem to have a higher lifespan especially at that amount of wattage. Thanks for the insight though.
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    Would 1000W be enough for...

    Two HD4870X2s, DFI Lan Party X48, a Q6600, 2x2GB RAM, 2 640GB HDDs, and a PCI sound card? Also, would it be future proof (I know no one is completely sure, but you may have an idea) for an extreme processor (Nehalem Bloomsfield) and DDR3 RAM?
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    Anyone think Dell's On-site service is any good?

    I may have had a bad experience but... Dell has had the worst technical support/customer support ever. We had paid for a 4 year warranty with on-site support. They basically, instead of sending out a technician, told me to rebuild my computer in order to "fix" a problem with the noise. Ends up...
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    *lock please?* done :D

    Well no one made any suggestions :P in the previous one from a while ago.
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    *lock please?* done :D

    Gaming...maybe some minor video editing?
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    *lock please?* done :D

    done- thanks :d
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    nVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE

    Yeah I would definitely do that. If you can, try to buy an 8800GT because it seems to be the best bang for the buck out there.
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    Best PC Ultra Gaming Rig?!?

    The absolute best parts currently available: Dual LGA 771 Skulltrail motherboard or 790i DDR3-2000 RAM (not sure if Skulltrail mobo supports up to DDR2-800, but 790i does support DDR3) 9800GX2 (but the GTX 280 comes out extremely soon) QX9775 (x2) (Skulltrail) or QX9770 (for 790i) Not sure...
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    Gaming computer build from NewEgg ~1500$

    Also, if you are basing it off mine, remember you do not need to buy a case like that. I only selected that one because my friend likes it, and it is a full tower with some added features such as a removable motherboard tray. All these features obviously are not necessary, so feel free to choose...
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    Which 2x2GB kit should I go with?

    There are a ton of choices, and they're all so close to one another. Some have better timings, but I've heard some problems about voltage with some of them, so I'm sorta confused as to which I should buy now :| http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231122...
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    Gaming computer build from NewEgg ~1500$

    ^ This is true :). However, I read that the Xigmatek's thermal paste isn't very good and may be corrosive to copper >_> (at least someone on newegg stated that.) May or may not be true, but I'd avoid any risks.
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    Gaming computer build from NewEgg ~1500$

    http://secure.newegg.com/WishL...WishListNumber=9448728 O_o and btw on the Dell, expect some horrible customer support =\. Plus, you're not even adding in the taxes- that will be a significant amount of money on a purchase like that, so just be aware of it if you decide to go with that Dell.
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    Gaming computer build from NewEgg ~1500$

    http://secure.newegg.com/NewVe...WishListNumber=9448728 Pick a case, and obviously the cathode ray tube is not necessary.
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    How to cool a Q9450?

    Woops just read it. I guess that's all I needed to know. Thanks :P
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    Suggestion on a case for this build?

    First of all, thanks for the help, and the help in my other topic. I'd like a mid or full tower case that will keep the budget under 1500 dollars (it can go slightly over, but not too much over). The case has to have good air flow, and a removable motherboard tray (at the minimum, any...
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    How to cool a Q9450?

    Or do those two products come with a heatsink? O_o I'll be honest and say I hardly know anything about after-market cooling lol >_>
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    How to cool a Q9450?

    Any idea for the heat sink guys? ty for the advice btw :D
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    How to cool a Q9450?

    This CPU will most likely be OC'd to a fair amount (nothing too extreme). I know of the http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835233003 XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail and http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835186134 ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro...
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    Which of these PSUs should I get?

    http://www.newegg.com/product/...x?item=N82E16817341010 OCZ StealthXStream OCZ600SXS 600W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V CB, CE, CSA, UL, FCC - Retail http://www.newegg.com/product/...x?item=N82E16817139005 Corsair Memory, Inc. News Room CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V...
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    How does this 1500 dollar PC look to you guys?

    http://secure.newegg.com/NewVe...WishListNumber=9448728 Not really sure how many watts I need (some have told me that the 650W is excessive, but that PSU isn't that much more expensive than a 500W for example >_> (with MiR). And I know a lot of people won't like the case. However, I really...
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    Suggestions for this build?

    http://secure.newegg.com/NewVe...WishListNumber=9624048 The GPUs will be the GTX 280's. I plan on replacing the motherboard/memory/CPU (which I will probably sell to my friend for his computer) with the Nehalem Bloomsfield socket + CPU combo, thus why a 1200W PSU is included in that setup...
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    Cheap (and basic) computer for 300-400?

    Yeah unfortunately there's no way I can get a cheaper copy of Windows. However, thanks a ton for all the helpful advice guys. But I'll definitely follow up with getting Vista.
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    Cheap (and basic) computer for 300-400?

    Also, would there be a problem installing a mATX in a standard ATX case?
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    Cheap (and basic) computer for 300-400?

    I know there may be pre-builts for a better price, but that doesn't really matter. I want to build this inexpensive one to "prove" that I can build my own (which will be considerably more expensive obviously.) No monitor, keyboard, or mouse is needed (or speakers).
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    Cheap (and basic) computer for 300-400?

    This is for my father. He wants to keep it around 350 (give or take like 40 either way) dollars. It will only be used for accessing the Internet and word processing. http://secure.newegg.com/NewVe...ishListNumber=11618587 That is what I've compiled. Any suggestions/corrections =P?
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    Would the Q6600 be a bottleneck...

    at 1920x1200 with 2 8800GT? Should I go with the Q9450, 1600x1200 resolution, and 1 8800GT instead? I'm looking for the best practical performance.
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    $2500 Gaming Rig

    Also DDR2 800 seems to be the most popular, seeing as it's very cheap but performs very well. You can always OC if desired.
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    $2500 Gaming Rig

    If you want the best bang for your buck, I'd consider looking into the Q9450. It's basically just an underclocked QX9650, and although it can't be pushed as far as its extreme counterpart, it's 650 dollars less. The Q9300 is a weak choice considering its cache is a little low as compared to...
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    How's this build?

    Well I've looked into that WD6400AKS. Perhaps I'm an idiot, but I can't see what's better about it (not saying that it isn't or anything). Do you mind telling me why I should choose it over the Seagate I picked (500GB is overkill as is most likely, so it's not really the size of the drive that I...
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    How's this build?

    Alright. I guess it's my time to comment back lol. Regarding the case, I've heard good things about Thermaltake, and I DEFINITELY like the toolless design. The PSU I'm buying is actually cheaper than the Antec Earthwatts, and he may be wanting to get a bigger monitor in the future/SLi set up...
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    How's this build?

    For you, Blain :) 1 Thermaltake Armor Series VA8003BWS Black Full Tower Case w/ 25CM Fan - Retail Model #: VA8003BWS Item #: N82E16811133021 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy In Stock Mail-in Rebate $169.99 -$15.00 Instant $154.99 1 XFX PVT88PYDF4 GeForce 8800GT...
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    How's this build?

    And the RAM is 82 dollars I believe (40 dollar MiR) so I think it may be the cheapest but I will look into it.
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    How's this build?

    Yeah that's what I was thinking (regarding the SLi), but I wasn't sure at which resolution SLi really mattered (I personally use it because I am at 1920x1200). Thanks for the advice though.
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    How's this build?

    It has to be under 1500 (including rebates). I've come up with this myself. http://secure.newegg.com/NewVe...WishListNumber=9448728 Any suggestions on that? Keep in mind I want a case with a removable motherboard tray (at minimum) to make my life easier. The 1500 includes the monitor/OS in...
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    Computer for 4000

    Forgot to mention one thing. All the parts don't HAVE to be off newegg necessarily, if that makes any difference. Again, ty in advance.
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    Computer for 4000

    1920x1200
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    Computer for 4000

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. <A. High end gaming. 2. What is YOUR budget. <<A. As stated before, 3700-4200 (no monitor) 3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from. <<A. USA (newegg) 4. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy...
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    Computer for 4000

    Hey. I am wanting to buy a computer for 4000, obviously for high end gaming. Price range is anywhere from like 3700-4200. I do not need a monitor. I would like liquid cooling, and a 64bit-OS. I've configured multiple times, but I'd like to get your guys input before I go out there and buy it...