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    Been out of the loop, what's going on with the prices?

    Hey guys I've been out of the loop for a bit more than half a year now and for no particular reason, I've started frequenting these forums again and reading up on new tech and prices. What strikes me as odd is the prices I'm seeing for different components. For example why does a e6600...
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    Buying a portable laptop, need input and opinions

    I'm in the market for a new laptop that will last me about 2-3 years. Strict Requirements: 12" - 14" Screen Size (13.3" would be optimal) Not too heavy or bulky Core 2 Duo 7500 or higher (I want the 4mb cache) Good battery life UPGRADEABILITY!!! I'm a senior in college with a fuck-ton...
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    VX2235WM + G965/GMA 3000 = No 1680X1050 Res. Support???

    The Problem The monitor I'm using is a Viewsonic VX2235WM which has an optimal resolution of WSXGA+ 1680X1050. (16X10 for those who are wondering) http://www.viewsonic.com/products/d...235wm/index.htm The computer uses Intel G965 Express Chipset (GMA 3000 Family) which only after buying...
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    Need advice choosing a 1280X1024 LCD

    My new build E6400 DS3 MB 2GB PDP DDR2 800 MSI 1900XTX 512mb I use my computer mainly for gaming as well as some movie watching and school work. I want to buy a 1280X1024 native res. LCD b/c at the time being I'll be able to play almost any game at maxed settings and future games w/o...
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    Finalizing my build, please comment asap~!

    First let me say SORRY for posting another one of these. I'm going to buy the entire rig tonight (from newegg) and really just need some reassurance from you folks before a see a nice $1600 charge on my credit card. I took alot of advice from the last thread so heres the updated and I'm...
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    I've been out of the loop for a few months, help me build a new comp. from scratch

    Over the summer i sold my old build (A64 3200+, 2gb ddr, 6800gt) and now that the semester is about to start again i want to build a new computer. It's going to be used for - school work - gaming - watching movies Also I don't plan on really oc'ing it or anything. What I def. need -...
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    Scythe Ninja availability & pricing

    In my system i currently have a xp-90 HSF set up. Its become too noisy (with dust & time) and now i want to replace it with a SCNJ-1000 Scythe Ninja. I have a p180 so im going to just install it w/o a fan directly on it but attach fans to both exhausts just like silentpc did...
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    I can't make up my mind. Upgrade to a 7900GT or wait for full upgrade.

    My current build Venice 3200+ Epox Ultra MB 2gb Patriot CL2 ram Seagate 7200.9 160gb Seagate 7200.8 250gb Nvidia 6800GT Audigy 2 ZS Currently playing - Oblivion & Call of Duty It's come to my attention from playing Oblivion that my setup is a bit out-dated. I get O.K frame-rates...
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    Router Recommendation

    I have 3 computers in the house, 1 on the 3rd floor, a laptop, and my personal one (wired) which is in the basement. I've been using a linksys WRT54GS from past recommendations but lately ive been getting more and more sick of it. First off, the router is located in the basement, which can't...
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    Have a 1920 x 1080 resolution TV, now i need to figure out how to use it as a comp. monitor.

    Well i recently got my new tv, the samsung hlr5688w 56" and now want to somehow connect my computer to it without having to actually move the entire tower next to it. The Tv has a built in vga port and ive already tested it with the computer and works great. (It also has a bunch of the other...
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    Samsung HL-R5688W WONT FIT!??!?!

    Well.... today was the day i was overjoyed to finally have my brand new Samsung 56" HDTV come in. Boy just to see the sheer size of it made me smile like a madman but the concept of how to fit it in the basement didn't even phase me. After strenuous hauling i managed to get the TV into the...
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    Antec P180 case for 142.24 Shipped UPS (120.79)

    Finally after searching throughout the net for a decent price for this case i found this site <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://www.provantage.com/pr_98848.htm">https://www.provantage.com/pr_98848.htm</a> That sells the Antec p180 for 120.79 which is a bit...
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    Video card fan adapter? Silencer on Asus X800xl

    I originally had a AGP ATI x800xl and installed The ATI Silencer on it without a hitch. The fan plug was the same size on both cards. Recently im moving onto a new system with PCI-E so i managed a card trade for an Asus x800xl plus cash. The Asus card is pretty good and i went to install the...
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    Building a computer from scratch. Need some advice

    Im finally about to start building my new computer. So far this is what i got Primary monitor - Hyundai L90D (Although ive seen this sexy sexy LG L1780Q 17in and L1980Q 19in but its a bit expensive and contrast is only 500:1 and 400:1 not tyical 700:1 so im not really sure about it)...
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    VP171b or L90D?

    I almost have enough money to build a whole new system. One more paycheck or so. I already have a few parts picked out and finally have decided on a dual monitor setup so i need some feedback on what my NEW primary monitor should be. Currently i have a Viewsonic VP171b (1st Edition - 16ms)...
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    Speculation - Gaming performance vs. Price AMD X2 or Athlon 64

    Im a bit confused with all of AMD's labelling. Throwing 3800+ on that, 4400+ on that and so forth. From this guys post (X2 3800+ priced @ $345) If this is going to happen soon then what is the better choice? Should i buy a X2 3800+ for around ~345 or a Athlon 64 3800+ for about the same...
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    Future Silent PC build

    After my friend built himself a new computer, 3200+ Venice and 6600gt and managed to destroy my counter strike framerates, I have made the decision to start preparing the best build possible for price / performance/ silence. By the way, i have an x800xl and he managed 20+fps higher than me in...
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    Switched to PIO mode, now computer wont boot

    Ultra DMA wasnt working properly for my dvd-rw drive so i set both controllers to PIO mode hoping that after i restarted i could reset back to ultra-DMA mode and it would work properly (Its worked in the past) After restart it booted into windows XP and kept loading and loading until it...
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    How main-stream is SATA?

    Currently my setup is using the old ATA ide controllers for everything, cd-rw, dvd-rom, hd's. I love SATA not only because of the faster speed but because its so freaking small and compact compared to the nasty bulky standard ide cables and evern the newer rounded ones. My motherboard has 4...
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    Laptop Problem. Video card seems to throttle?

    It has a built in 9700 mobility 64mb and it works great. I play source with very good framerate and when i do the video test i get about 75 fps. Recently though ive noticed that during game the fps will drop dramatically to 15fps from 60, 70. Sporadically itll go back up and run smoothly but...