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    Monitor Resolution problems

    Cheers guys problem solved. I owe you all and really appreciate the quick help :) thanks again friends!
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    Monitor Resolution problems

    Hi friends, Monitor: Samsung 2493HM Vid Card: ATI 4870x2 OS: XP SP3 Problem: I was running normal display // plug and play monitor drivers and everything was smooth. Unfortunately I became foolish and installed the Samsung drivers on offer and now everytime I set the max...
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    Monitor resolution won't set!

    Oh my, apologises if I posted this in the wrong section and it seems I may have. Sorry to everyone inc mods/admin! You're in the right section. -ViRGE
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    Monitor resolution won't set!

    Hi friends, Monitor: Samsung 2493HM Vid Card: ATI 4870x2 OS: XP SP3 Problem: I was running normal display // plug and play monitor drivers and everything was smooth. Unfortunately I became foolish and installed the Samsung drivers on offer and now everytime I set the max resolution...
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    Computer turns on but turns off almost instantly

    Troubleshooting starter Overview of the problem My computer turns on but turns off almost instantly afterwards. Full description of the problem and symptoms Okay, here is the deal. I built this PC a few months ago, assembled it fine and everything is running perfectly. I have honestly...
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    Gaming PC - All comments appreciated please!

    Hmmm, alright then if that's the case I'll swap it out for the caviar SE 640GB then. Thanks BTRY and Cusi :) If it's only really a three second difference for about a $150-200 saving then I don't mind!
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    Need help building a gaming PC

    I like your setup TCB. I can't comment much in terms of what soundcard to go for but if you'll be in a dorm and prefer/be using headphones most the time I will suggest Beyerdynamic: DT234Pro, but if you prefer one with a USB port you can grab the MMX1 which is technically the same with the USB...
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    Gaming PC - All comments appreciated please!

    Yep, I am essentially holding out for the HD4870X2 to come out when it does (hopefully this week coming) and once it's available I'll be purchasing everything to set the new build up. The Antec 900 is starting to grow on me too; it is a 1200 that is convienently smaller. Thanks guys!
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    Gaming PC - All comments appreciated please!

    Thanks again BTRY for your help. I took a look at the Caviar SE 640G and it seems very tempting to go for and considerably cheaper. Do you know where I can find more reviews/benchmarks on it? preferably against the VR? Apart from that I decided to swap the E8500 with the E8400 as they're...
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    Gaming PC - All comments appreciated please!

    Thanks BTRY :) I'll grab the 64 bit now. Ok, I am starting to lean towards buying most parts I've listed now with the case having the highest chance of being changed compared to the other parts. I've enjoyed the feedback so far and made changes thusly, however I've always used midi-towers so...
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    Gaming PC - All comments appreciated please!

    Thank you Ike and DSF, I appreciate your comments as always. DSF here are the benchmarks: http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?t=33929391 Not to knit pick Ike, but can you recommend any quality towers/midi-towers please? thanks :)
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    Gaming PC - All comments appreciated please!

    Thanks for your tips DSF. I think I will go for the E8500 instead now as it's only $10 more than the E8400 at a shop nearby in Sydney. I will downgrade the 1066 to the 1000 G.Skill too. Just a quick edit, I changed it back to 1066 uptop only because the vendor nearby is selling the G.Skill...
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    Gaming PC - All comments appreciated please!

    Hello everyone, First off apologises for this being my first post. I have been a lurker of Anandtech for a while now and spent most of my time taking information from the stickies. I decided to register and make my first post today because I am building a brand new PC from scratch. I've...