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    Which card to get? 9800GX2 or 5xxx series card.

    Hey there, i'm not too familiar with the world of video cards, so i just wanted to ask for some advice here. I currently have a BFG 9800GX2, and i was considering upgrading to a ATI 5xxx series card. I"m not even sure though if it would be an upgrade.. I have a core i7 920 and 12g of ram...
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    Disappointed in my i7 build. Computer keeps freezing

    I built a new i7 system, thinking it would be killer. I'm sure it would be, except for the fact that i'm having mad problems with it. It happens the most when i'm playing WoW. It does it for other games like Aion and NFS: Shift as well. I freeze randomly and without warning. The system...
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    Will the Corsair HX520 be enough to power a BFG 9800GX2

    Hello, so as the topic states, Will the Corsair HX520 (Modular) PSU, be enough for this simple system: e8400 gigabyte ds3r mobo couple sata hdd's bfg 9800gx2. Currently, this system has a 8800gts running. It is fine and i know that the Corsair HX520 is more than capable of running...
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    Having 2 Different Sets of DDR Ram ok on one mobo?

    Hello, i have just bought 2x2gb sticks of Muskin Ram (link: http://canadacomputers.com/ind...16525&cid=RAM.346.307). I want to add another 4gb to my system, but i'm not sure if i have to buy the exact same ram as the ones mentioned above. The store i have purchased them from is out of stock...
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    Is it possible to have 2 wireless routers in the same house, extending my network from Top Floor to basement?

    Hi there, I have my cable modem in a room upstairs; next to it is my Linksys W5RTG Wireless Router. This router is plugged directly into the cable modem. I've got a couple computers connected to it (using wireless connections, and such). My question is, is it possible to introduce another...
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    Little Problem with PC display on my new Sony Bravia

    Hi there, i've got a new setup with my shiny new Bravia. I want to output my PC on it, but unfortunately it doesn't have any DVI inputs. I do have a DVI-HDMI cable, so i've tried using that, but it won't display anything when it loads windows. Pls help me, i'm not sure why it isn't loading...
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    IE and FF not loading any pages, but Internet connection is active, pls help!

    I run multiple computers over a linksys wireless router. I've been having a problem lately (since yesterday actually) trying to browse the internet. I've got FF and IE installed on my machines (windows xp). Everytime i try to type in a URL it automatically gives me a "page not found" message...
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    Is this RAM (ddr800) any good for OCing a e4300 on a DS3 board?

    http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.ph...wProduct&cmd=pd&pid=013789&cid=RAM.835 Patriot RAM (my first choice) http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.ph...wProduct&cmd=pd&pid=011521&cid=RAM.835 OCZ RAM (i guess my second?) Anyone have experiences with this kit of RAM? i was thinking of...
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    Need a budget case that will fit 8800gts, with OCZ EvoStream 600w PSU

    I'm looking for a case about under 150 CDN i think 125 USD maybe? I don't really have much choices here where i live, but if someone can please take a look at a couple of these cases and let me know if they will fit a 8800gts on a Gigabyte DS3 with an arctic freezer pro 7. I don't need it to...
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    Going to buy e4300, just need to know which board would be better for it: Gigabyte DS3 or Asus P5N-E 650i sli

    Hello all Today, i plan on purchasing a e4300 (finally going Dual Core). Right now, i have 2x1GB of Kingston Value RAM (ddr2 667). I know it's not the best ram out there for OCing, but atm it's what i have to work with. I also have an asus x1950pro 256mb card (i plan on getting a geforce...
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    x1950pro causing my computer to crash while playing games.

    SORRY FOR THE REPOST, i've put this up in the technical support forum as well, but since it's a video related issue, i'd like to please ask for help here as well. Please don't be mad; if you dont' feel like it belongs here, feel free to skip over the post :)...
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    x1950pro causing my computer to crash while playing games.

    Hello, Here are my current specs: X2 3600+ Brisbane Asus M2N-E Mobo Asus x1950pro 256 PCIE Seagate 320gb 7200.1 SATA Kingston Value Ram DDR2 667 - 2 x 1GB and 2 x 512MB 400w Generic PSU that came with this generic black midtower case. I seem to be having a big problem with my...
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    Power Supply Question

    Right now, i have this setup: AM2 3600+ CPU @ 1.9Ghz, 65nm 65W Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro Heatpipe Cooler Asus M2N-E NForce 570 Ultra Motherboard 2x512MB Kingston DDR2-667 Dual-Channel RAM Asus Radeon X1950 Pro w/256MB GDDR3 and OEM Artic Cooler 80GB WD SATA Hard Drive w/8MB Cache...
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    Help on New Computer Specs for 1080p resolution

    Hey there, right now i have 754 3400+ x800 pro 1.5gb of ram on a soltek nforce 3 mobo. i know that this computer is ancient, but it has been good to me the past couple of years. I just purchased a nice 42" westy 1080p monitor, and i want to build a computer that will allow me to run...
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    Hard drive problem.

    My Rig: Windows XP Pro 3400 amd soltek 754 board 2x512 bar of ram x800 160 WD ata 100 hdd primary master ---120 maxtor ata 133 hdd--- primary slave under control panel > system > hardware > it recognizes that the maxtor drive is there. it says it's working properly. But when I open...
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    -HELP WINDOWS XP LOG-ON PROBLEM

    Windows XP keeps logging me off every time I log onto it. I type in my password and press enter. It would flash my desktop for a second and then instantly log me back off automatically. Can anyone help?
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    Noob problem with ram on socket 754 soltek board. please help me!

    Ok, i'm going to describe my problem below, if anyone can please help me i would greatly appreciate it! I have the soltek socket 754 board . Here are my specs: Soltek K8AN2E-GR AMD 64 3400+ clawhammer 1 stick of Samsung pc3200 generic ram (512mb) 1 stick of Kingston Pc3200 generic Ram...
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    Upgrading from an 2800XP to either A64(754) 3000+ or A64(754) 3200+.

    Hello. At the moment, i'm running AMD 2800 XP barton 512kb ATI x800 pro 1 gb ram Asus A7N8V-deluxe This rig has gotten me very nice performance in many different games. (Doom3, Farcry, etc.) I have some cash to spend, and I want to upgrade to a socket 754 (939 out of my budget). I...
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    HELP MY VIDEO CARD IS OVERHEATING! Scalding to the touch

    Hello, so as the topic says, my ATI Radeon X800 PRO has just been bought as of last week, and after a couple days of having it in my system, I noticed that the card has gotten extremely hot! Hotter than my old 9800 pro. It's so hot to the touch! And i don't know why. I had a generic 350w psu...
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    X800 overheating! HELP!!!

    Hello, so as the topic says, my ATI Radeon X800 PRO has just been bought as of last week, and after a couple days of having it in my system, I noticed that the card has gotten extremely hot! Hotter than my old 9800 pro. It's so hot to the touch! And i don't know why. I had a generic 350w psu...
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    Advice needed for a Power supply unit

    I've got in my Enermax CS800 Case right now the following parts: Asus A7N8x Deluxe board Barton 2800+ HSF that came with it Radeon X800pro 256 megger. 2x512 ocz pc3200 premier series single channel 160 Western D HDD 133 One generic 80mm fan i bought for 10 bucks. Right now it's using...
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    Help!- Need info on best combo for board and Proc for OCing a Athlon2500 XP mobile.

    Hello there! I am planning on buying an Athlon 2500 Mobile, since i heard it Overclock's better than a 2500 XP barton. I have a couple questions though. (of course you know i want to get it OC'ed to something like a 3200 or 3000, since i can't afford one of those chips right now). 1) Is the...
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    Using a Router to Network 2 Computers together (no Internet Connection or Cable Modem) IS IT POSSIBLE?

    hi everyone. My buddy and I are going on the road, and we would just like to know if it's possible for us to connect our Laptops together using a router (netgear router, not wireless). We would like to play Warcraft 3 together, (we both have cd's), and since I have a router and we both have...