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    New Gaming/DAW Build

    It's about time to finally upgrade after building my first pc about 4 or 5 years ago with the help of this forum. That build went very smooth after lots of research, and I've done a bit of research for this one as well. Not only checking here, but also Audio sites to make sure there are no...
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    Laptop keeps freezing, a few minutes after restart...

    Troubleshooting starter Overview of the problem I have an HP Pavillion DV9500 Laptop that freezes, and I am forced to manually shutdown. It freezes every time I start it back up. Full description of the problem and symptoms I have an HP Pavillion DV9500 Laptop with Windows Vista...
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    My Ballistix went bad. Please help me pick another stable kit.

    Here is my system specs; -Q6600 G0 -Abit IP35 Pro -Tuniq Tower -eVGA 8800GTS 320mb -Crucial Ballistix DDR2 800 1x2gb -WD Caviar 80gb for OS & Programs -Samsung SpinPoint 500gb Storage -Pioneer DVR-212D -Samsung 226BW S-Panel 22" LCD Monitor -Corsair HX620w -Cooler Master Stacker 832...
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    Which router for me?

    I've been using a wired Microsoft MN-100 Base Station Router, with my Optimum Online Cable Modem. This router has been hooked up to My PC, My Xbox 360, and my brother's pc. Now, my brother bought a laptop with wifi, and insists on a wireless router so he can travel about the house with his...
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    PC Reboots when playing videos. (No Blue Screen)

    I built this pc around August. Specs in my sig. It reboots randomly when I am watching a video. Type of video does not seam to matter. I have tried MPC, VLC, & WMP. It doesn't happen all the time. When it does happen,...it happens somewhere in the middle of the video. (Not when I first...
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    Need a HDTV for Gaming (Xbox 360)

    Hi guys, I just bought a Xbox 360 and Halo 3. I have an Ancient 32" CRT TV. It only have Composite and S-Video. I also have a Samsung 226BW 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor (1680x1050). I'd like to get a Widescreen HDTV for Gaming as a first priority(As Little Lag as Possible). And I'd like...
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    Optimal Setup for Windows? Separate HD for OS?

    Hi guys, My new system is on the way. You can see my sig for my current system, and the new one that I'll have shortly. I'd like some help as to an optimal config for installing windows, programs, games, etc. I'm getting an 80gb WD Caviar SE, and a 500gb Samsung SpinPoint. Both SATA...
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    4x1gb or 2x2gb? DDR2 800 or DDR2 1066? Confused.

    I'm putting together my first build, to be ordered within the next couple weeks. Here's basically what I'm getting; -CPU: Q6600 G0 -GPU: 8800GTS 320 to hold me over until next gen cards -Mobo: Abit IP35 Pro -PSU: Corsair 520HX -Display: I have a 226BW S Panel 1680x1050 -Page File HD...
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    Is it a bad time to buy a GTX?

    I plan on ordering my new system very soon. This will be my first build. I'm going with a Q6600, an Abit IP35 Pro, and probably 2X1gb of DDR2 1066 Ram. I have a Samsung 226BW S-Panel with a res of 1680x1050. I plan on getting more into PC gaming. FPS's, and Action games. And I want to be...
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    Please help me decide on a case for my new build.

    I'm about to order my new system build in the next few days. I'm having lots of trouble deciding on a case. This is my first build, so I think it's best that I ask for some help with this. My primary concern is cooling performance. I want to OC as high as possible with AIR. Noise is not...
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    After lots of research, I'm just about ready for my First Build. How's this look?

    I've been doing lots of research, preparing for my first build. I'm pretty sure that my choices are good. I just need some looking over, to make sure I'm not missing anything. I'll be using this PC for web browsing, Gaming, Movies, Some Video Editing, Lots of Music Production & Audio...
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    Please help with my First Time Build

    I have been very patient for some time now. Gathering all useful knowledge I can find on every one of the parts I need, and a lot of researching reviews and forums. I think it's coming Very close to the time I want to finally order my new system. So I'd like to see what you guys think of how...
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    Please Help with my First Build. How's this look?

    Hey Guys, This is my first Build. I'm fairly confident that I won't have any trouble. Just want some advice about my Choices. The main part I'm not sure of, is the Cpu. Mainly, Weather or not a Dual Core would make much difference for me. I want a decent step up from my Current system(which...