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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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    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?

    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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    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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    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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    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

    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?

    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...