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    Looking for a Mobo (for a i5 cpu) with USB ports on front

    Hi, I want to build a new system with a i5 CPU. The Gigabyte's GA-P55-UD3R seems a very good motherborad for it, but when i read the specifications, it appears to me that all the external USB ports are on the back panel. Am i right ? What would be a good motherboard, with 10 external USB...
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    At stock speed, in real life situation : 955 vs i5

    Hello, I want to build a new PC for my wife. She loves video and photo editing with Photoshop Elements and Premiere elements. I would build the new system around the i5 or the Phenom X4 955. The benchmarks seems to make the i5 like the best choice, but I am a little afraid to put my money...
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    My new 955 system. Any comments, ideas...

    I am looking to build a new system from scratch (I am currently on a X2 4200), for my wife (Photoshop Elements + Premiere Elements for family/travel video and photo editing) and me (games, waiting for Starcraft II, Diablo III, next episode of Half-Life). My monitor is 22 inch. I leave in...
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    Upgrading from a 7600gt to a 9600gt - Is it a good idea ?

    Here is my config : CPU : Athlon X2 - 4200 (s939) GPU : 7600 gt RAM : 4 x 512 DDR Case Sonata II with 450W My harddrive is beginning to show some signs of dying on me. I must change it. I will have to bring it at my computer specialist so he can open the case and change the hard...
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    Is the Phenom II X4 965 the end of the line for AM3 ?

    I want to build a new system. I am serioiusly thinking about a Phenom II X4 965 (or 955) one. But I was wondering about the upgrade path of this system. For instance, if I build this system with a GA-MA790XT-UD4P motherboard, will I be able to upgrade for a faster CPU in 2 year ? In 1 ? Or is...
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    Is the Phenom II X4 965 the end of the line for AM3 ?

    I want to build a new system. I am serioiusly thinking about a Phenom II X4 965 (or 955) one. But I was wondering about the upgrade path of this system. For instance, if I build this system with a GA-MA790XT-UD4P motherboard, will I be able to upgrade for a faster CPU in 2 year ? In 1 ? Or...
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    Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Elements 6 runs SLOW!!!!!!!!

    Hi, Here is my config : CPU : Athlon X2 - 4200 (s939) GPU : 7600 gt RAM : 4 x 512 DDR 1 - My wife like to use Photoshop and Premiere Elements to make some slideshows with lot of effects. But the performances of the computer are very sluggish. Is it normal ? What could be done to...
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    New system : XP or Vista

    For a new system (Phenom II for Photoshop, video editing and gaming), what would be the wiser choice for the OS ? Buy Windows XP, and go with Windows 7 when i will have no choice or Buy Windows Vista, and go with Windows 7 when it will be available ?
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    Phenom II X4 940, 945 or 955

    For a new system, for Photoshop, video editing (for my wife) and gaming (for me), what would be the most wise choice between these CPU (power and money-wise) ? I do not overclock my computers (i feel too insecure). The Phenom II X4 940, 945 or 955. NB : A i7 core system would be too...
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    New system for Photoshop : i7 920 or phenom II X4 955 ?

    Hi, I bought my present system 3 years ago with my gamer needs in mind. Now, I want to build a totally new system, but this time for the taste of my wife, who loves Photoshop, video editing, etc. After some reading, I am wondering if a very good solution would be to build the system...
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    With a X2 4200 (s939) : 9600gt or hd4670 ?

    My computer is Sonata II 450w MSI K8N-4F 7600gt AMD Athlon X2 4200+ Would it be wise to upgrade the videocard for a 9600GT or HD4670 ? Would it make a big difference ? Note that I do not want to change the PSU or add a fan or I do not want to overclock. The 9600GT is not very much more...
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    Is there a 22 LCD in the horizon that's worth the wait ?

    I would like to buy myself a new monitor for Christmas. I currently have a NEC Multisync 75 (17 CRT) and I am very pleased with it (good old reliable CRT), but I would like something bigger, a 22inch LCD, in fact. It would be to play games for me (so response time is very important) and photo...
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    From 3200+ to X2 4400 (s939) : worth $100 ?

    Here is my system Case : Sonata II, 450 PSU MSI K8N-NEO4f s939 3200+ XFX 7600gt xxx 2 X 512 DDR Mainly to play (for me) and scrapbooking, music, internet (for my wife) No Overclocking. For now, this system is very good for me. In a perfect world (where s939 would not have...
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    Pixel mapping and LCD : some questions

    I have a Nec Multisync 75 (17 inch). I would love to get a bigger screen and said to myself : why not a 22 inch monitor ? One of the problem is that I have a lot of old games that I would still like to play (Starcraft, Heroes of Might and Magic 3, etc) but I dont want them to be stretched over a...
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    Stay with my Nec Multisync 75 or go LCD ?

    To my eyes, my 17inch Nec Multisync 75 seems to be a very good monitor. Good colors, good picture quality, etc. But i find it a little small. I would like a larger monitor, but I do not know if I should go the LCD's way... I play a lot of game and my wife likes to surf on the net, play with...
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    AMD 3200 s939. Is an upgrade realistic ?

    Let's say I have $250 to spend on my computer. Here is my system Case : Sonata II, 450 PSU MSI K8N-NEO4f s939 3200+ XFX 7600gt xxx 2 X 512 DDR Mainly to play (for me) and scrapbooking, music, internet (for my wife) No Overclocking. I repeat, "No overclocking" For now, this system...
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    LCD monitors, any comments ? Reviews ?

    I am juggling with the possibility of buying myself a LCD monitor, mainly for gaming and for applications for my girlfriend (scrapbook, net surfing...) I decided to go with a 19 inch one, not widescreen. I was thinking about the Viewsonic vx922 or the samsung 931c when today i stumble on this...
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    Monitor question : Widescreen or not

    Hi, Thinking of changing my CRT monitor (a NEC Multisync 75) for a LCD. Initially, i was thinking of a standard 19inch because i do not look at DVD, but use my computer mostly for gaming (and my wife for photos, internet, etc.). But I saw on the net many people being very happy with a...
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    Memory question : 1gb stick or 2x512 ?

    Hello again, Another question (maybe a stupid one, but...). If I build a computer (msi k8n-neo4f and athlon 3200+) on a budget and I only want to buy 1gb of RAM to upgrade at 2gb in the future (16 months - 2 years). I want to buy PC3200 valueram. Is it better to buy 1 stick on 1gb or 2 of...
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    Gaming rig on budget + $100 : where to put it ?

    Hi, I am set on a gaming rig on budget with the following components Sonata II case MSI K8N-Neo4-F Athlon 3200+ 2 X 512 Ram - Value - Kingston XFX 7600gt xxx If I could reach down my pocket for another $80-$100, where would be the best place to put it ? Go from a 3200+ to a 3700 ...
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    Kinsgton Hyperx or ValueRam

    Here is the computer that I want to build for gaming on a budget. Sonata II Case Athlon 3200+ MSI Neo4-F XFX 7600GT XXX edition Seagate 120gig 2 X 512 Kingston RAM I was wondering is there a big performance difference between the HyperX Kingston, Timing: 2-3-2-6...
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    Which GeForce 7600gt ?

    In the market for a new system. Reading reviews, i found the geforce 7600gt would be the perfect choice for me system and my budget. But nothing is simple, it seems, in the computer world ! I tought my search was over, but now I found myself in front of new choices : which 7600gt ? BFG ? EVA...
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    MSI Neo4-F vs Platinum : any performance diffenrences ?

    I originally sent this message in the wrong forum. Sorry. So here we goes : I am looking to buy a new computer. It will be an Athlon 64 3200+. Reading on the net, I found many good reviews on the MSI Neo4-F and the Platinum one. However, the price differences make me look on the Neo4-F...
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    MSI Neo4-F vs Platinum : any performance diffenrences ?

    I am looking to buy a new computer. It will be an Athlon 64 3200+. Reading on the net, I found many good reviews on the MSI Neo4-F and the Platinum one. However, the price differences make me look on the Neo4-F side. I know that the Platinum has SATA2 and Firewire and not the Neo4-F side...
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    Budget system. What do you think ?

    For my wife scrapbooking and my gaming. Can not spend more on this rig. Any comments ? (I am not an overclocker) Case Antec Sonata II CPU : Athlon 64 3200+ 939 Motherboard : MSI K8N-NEO4 Platinum Videocard : XFX 7600GT RAM : 2 x 512 de Kingston KVR400X64C25 value ram DVD : Asus...
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    MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum or ASUS A8N-SLI ?

    Hi, Here are some components already chosen of my future computer AMD Athlon 3200+ (939) Videocard will be a 6800 GT My budget is very limited I do not do any overclocking I do not need SLI. I have to choose (our computer store do not have great choice) between a MSI K8N Neo4...
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    Motheboard on budget : K8N-NEO4f or Platinum or A8N-SLI ?

    I am beginning my shopping for a new, but cheap, gaming computer. I read some sites and for the motherboard I am very confused... My needs are simple : My CPU will be an Athlon 3200+ (939) I wont do any overclocking I do not download video but I will have an IPOD for music (so, do I need...