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    Replacement for a NVIDIA GeForce 9600GT?

    Thanks a lot for the replies! :) I will need to DVI outputs... Out of curiosity, how do these boards compare to my old one? Amazing how quickly technology changes and gets better...it's why I try to wait so long before building a new system...
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    Replacement for a NVIDIA GeForce 9600GT?

    I forgot, here are the specs of the computer! :) Windows 7 64bit 2.4ghz Intel Core Quad 4gb ram
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    Replacement for a NVIDIA GeForce 9600GT?

    Hi Everyone, I built my current desktop at the beginning of '08 and would now like to replace my vid card. I am having a problem watching video on the computer; it will often freeze during playback. All of the drivers are up to date and my research has shown that this card does have issues...
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    Dead: EVGA 9600GT 512MB SSC $59 after rebate!

    I got one at Woodland Hills Fry's today after work. They had a few. $149.99 with a $30 instant rebate and a $60 MIR. I'm happy with it. I'm running my 22.1" and 20.1" widescreen monitors at 1680X1050 and it runs well. Before I could only run it to 1280X960... I am also able to get very...
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    Need Advice: Should I upgrade my 8600GT to 9600GT?

    Thanks for all the advice!! This was a brick and mortar Fry's ad so if they don't have it in stock, they'll give me a raincheck. Hopefully they'll have it in stock! I figure for $59 I can't go wrong. When I crash my real radio control heli it can cost me hundreds of dollars so I guess...
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    Dead: EVGA 9600GT 512MB SSC $59 after rebate!

    I started a thread on this card in the vid card forum after I saw the Fry's ad this afternoon... I was looking at upgrading a 8600GT system, Q6600, 4gb ram and dual monitors (22.1" and 20.1"). One of the most taxing programs I play on the current system is a radio control simulator called...
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    Need Advice: Should I upgrade my 8600GT to 9600GT?

    Thank you for the reply. Performance wise, approximately how much faster would the 8800GT be compared to the 9600GT? Thanks!
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    Need Advice: Should I upgrade my 8600GT to 9600GT?

    I see this is an 8800GT card for $89.99... I'm so confused! :D http://www.frys.com/product/5434329
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    Need Advice: Should I upgrade my 8600GT to 9600GT?

    Hello Everyone, I'd really appreciate your advice on this matter as I did some research, but I'm still a bit confused. I'm running an XFX 8600GT card on my Q6600 with 4gb of memory. I'm running dual displays, a 22.1" and a 20.1". I use this desktop mainly for school and browsing...
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    Best way to copy 35gb of photos from old computer?

    Thanks for taking the time to post all of this valuable information, I appreciate it immensely! Pete
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    huge delay when doing right click properties, or opening folders

    I'm having the same problem running Windows Ultimate on a quad core Intel w/ 4gb of ram. I have AGV installed and an Nvidia card. Should I uninstall the nvidia control panel? Sucks having a new desktop that seems slow when it shouldn't be! :(
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    Best way to copy 35gb of photos from old computer?

    I'll check it out, THANKS! Any others that others suggest? Pete
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    Best way to copy 35gb of photos from old computer?

    It's an Acomdata USB 3.5" drive. Fortunately, since I'll be able to keep my old drive w/out re-using it until I'm 100% sure that the photos are copied correctly. Did you use Explorer to do your copying?
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    Best way to copy 35gb of photos from old computer?

    Hello Everyone, I'm in the final stages of finalizing my new desktop. My old computer has 35gb of precious pictures, mostly of my daughter the past 3 1/2 years. What is the best way to copy these to my external hard drive and then transfer them to my new desktop? I should mention that...
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    Acer 24 inch widescreen LCD: $279.99 at Office Depot (starts Sunday)

    So how would this monitor compare to an older Dell 20" widescreen (2005fpw)? I just built a new desktop with Vista Ultimate and I've always wanted a dual monitor setup. As the Acer would be my primary monitor because it's bigger, I wouldn't want the quality to be noticeable lower. Thanks! Pete
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    2 Monitor Setup Question.

    Thanks a lot for the replies! I started building my pc tonight. I forgot the "thrills" of managing cables! Ah well, at least it's my first modular psu! :D Thanks Again, Pete
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    2 Monitor Setup Question.

    anyone?
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    2 Monitor Setup Question.

    Hello, I'm contemplating running a dual monitor setup on a new system I'm starting to build. It is going to run Windows Vista Ultimate with the following: Q6600 4gb DDR2 800 8600GT 256mb ddr3 specifically this vid card: http://www.newegg.com/product/...x?item=N82E16814150258 I...
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    How do I tell what version of a Q6600 I just received?

    Sorry if this is a dumb question, but how do I know what version of the Q6600 I just received from Newegg? Mine says, Prod code: BX80562Q6600, S-SPEC: SLACR I've hear the version with "Go" stepping is more overclockable and runs cooler. I did a search and couldn't find the answer...
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    Is it just me or is Firefox getting more buggy?

    I'm a bit of a "noob" here, but my FF has been very buggy lately and unstable! It seems to lock up on me multiple times a day. The rest of my machine works fine. Oh well...I'm building a new quad core and re-installing everything so that'll be a clean slate! ;)
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    Can I load MS Office on my desktop and laptop?

    Thanks for the clarifications gentlemen. I guess that makes sense about the operating system and I have no worries since when I eventually do upgrade my laptop, it will already have Vista on it. Thanks Again! Pete
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    Can I load MS Office on my desktop and laptop?

    THANKS so much for the quick responses, I really appreciate it!!! I understand their concerns to cutdown piracy and was just afraid I was going to have to buy two copies of everything. Does the same go for Vista Ultimate? I'm not going to put it on my current laptop because it's not...
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    Can I load MS Office on my desktop and laptop?

    I just ordered MS Office Professional 2007 and OneNote '07 using my academic discount (Woo HOO). I'm just wondering, prior to this, I've been running Office 2003 with a volume license key. This has always confused me... Can I load it on my desktop and laptop?? Or do I need to buy two...
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    Help w/ MB for Q6600

    Hey Everyone, I'm building this desktop here: http://forums.anandtech.com/me...=2154687&enterthread=y Today fry's has a Q6600 and ECS GF7100PVT-M for $289.99. Here's specs on the mb here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...66&Tpk=ECS%2bGF7100PVT Do you think this combo would suit my...
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    TV Tuner: Hauppage WinTV-Go-Plus vs WinTV PVR 150

    No. I have the PVR150MCE installed but haven't fooled around w/ it yet since I have a Tivo and this was mainly to download some videos from my digital camcorder. It of course works w/ XP Media Center, but it also works w/ third party alternatives like Sage TV and Beyond TV. I did some...
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    YA(2005FPW)T

    Hey Guys, Yep, I used monitor.exe. And like I said, I only really notice the backlighting when I use the monitor.exe program, so I dont' think I'll send it back.
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    YA(2005FPW)T

    I got my 2005fpw on Monday and I like it a lot! I was lucky, no dead pixels. However, I seem to have some pretty "harsh" backlighting in the lower left and lower middle edges of the screen. I downloaded that monitor.exe someone posted here awhile back and that's really the only time I notice...
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    Free video test fo my 6600GT vid card?

    I just installed a Leadtek 6600GT in my computer system and I was wondering if you could point me to a web site where I can test it's performance out? I just want to make sure it's working properly and competently. TIA
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    Dual Channel Memory Question

    Thanks for all the replies! I guess my initial thought was correct...
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    Dual Channel Memory Question

    In anticipation of my new Dell 2005fpw monitor arriving Monday, I'm beginning to do a few other upgrades to my system... I have an 6600GT video card coming and I want to upgrade my memory. Presently, I have 512mb of pc3200 running in dual channel mode (2X256). My plan is to get 1gb (2X512)...
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    Dell 2005fpw coming, need new vid card, suggestions?

    Thanks a lot for the quick replies! Coming from an old KDS 19" CRT, I'm pretty excited to get this new monitor! Just gotta get the vid card and memory soon before the monitor arrives...
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    Dell 2005fpw coming, need new vid card, suggestions?

    I was thinking of a 6600GT in AGP, what do you think? My current system is an AMD 2500 w/ 512mb of dual channel memory. I'll probably also be upgrading my memory another 512mb or 1gb. I don't want to spend a ton of money on this "older" system, but I want it to run decently. It can't handle...