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    Need Computer Assistance - I'm at a loss

    Here is the setup... Sorry for the wall of text! I have a rig that I put together in April 2008. It's been running fine but has become a bit sluggish usually meaning it's time for a format. This is nothing new since I install and uninstall lots of stuff. You can see my system specs in my...
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    Vista sleep mode killed my OC

    Ok, finally passed out at 3 a.m. last night but still can't stand it. I got my GTX 280 in yesterday, installed it, and slapped on a fresh copy of Vista x64. Everything was going great. I played a few hours of games, installed some utilities, everything was fine... My CPU has been overclocked...
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    Vista sleep mode killed my OC

    Ok, finally passed out at 3 a.m. last night but still can't stand it. I got my GTX 280 in yesterday, installed it, and slapped on a fresh copy of Vista x64. Everything was going great. I played a few hours of games, installed some utilities, everything was fine... My CPU has been...
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    Crossfire, WoW, and Netflix

    Ok, so I?ve been an Nvidia user for many years now. I finally decided to build a new rig and wanted to give ATI a chance. I went with two 3870?s in a crossfire configuration. So far, every game I play has been great, Supreme Commander doesn?t have any slow down, Oblivion is beautiful, Gears...
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    New Gaming Rig - Need Suggestions

    Ok, so I?ve finally gotten approval to build a new gaming rig. My main use for this will be gaming and mostly on Supreme Commander, Dawn of War, World of Warcraft, and a few other games here and there (FPS and RTS mostly.) I?d like to go as future-proof as possible as I don?t get a chance to...
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    Overclocked 3870 or 8800 GTS (G92)

    I'm in the process of putting together a new rig and can't decide on the card. I've been an nVidia fan for many years but am open to change. I'd like the best performance I can get without having to wait much longer. I'm also a beginner at OC'ing so the easier the better. The rest of the...
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    Memory Explanation

    I'm building a new rig and have some memory questions. I've decided to go with a Q6600 based build using a Gigabyte X38 Mobo, ATI 3870 video card, 4 or 8GB of RAM. I'd like to do some overclocking but I'm a OC beginner. What speed of DDR2 RAM would be suggested? Would I be fine going with...
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    Could I get away with this?

    Looking at a modular PSU and want to make sure everything has enough juice. System I'm looking at building is as follows. Q6600 780i Mobo 2 8800GTS (G92) 4GB DDR2 800 2 DVD 2 HD I'm really liking the Corsair 620 but want to make sure it'll be ok.
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    What would YOU pick?

    I'm currently in the process of building a new rig and can't make up my mind about what I want. I'm going with either an E8400 or Q6600, 4GB or DDR2 (800, 1000, or 1066), X38 chipset mobo, and a video card I have yet to be able to choose between. So, what would you get? 8800GT...
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    ATI vs. Nvidia Dual Monitor Setup

    Anybody have any input on this? I've been running dual monitors with Nvidia for a long while now. I tried ATI for a short time but there dual monitor support was lacking at the time. How have they improved in relation to Nvidia? Are they better, worse, or same as before? I'm interesting...
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    Dual Monitor Options

    I've always had nVidia graphics mainly because they were just a personal preference. I use dual monitors as I'm sure most do now days and don't know much about the dual monitor support of ATI cards. In the past their options weren't as nice as nVidia but that may have changed since the last...
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    Can't decide on my chipset

    Afternoon folks... I'm building a new computer and am having some choice troubles. I've decided on everything but motherboard and video card. Since this is the motherboard thread I'll talk about that. I've done a load of research but wanted to see if I could gather more opinions to...
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    Looking for suggestions...

    I am currently in the process of upgrading my rig and would like to get some suggestions for power supplies. I've looked at so many thus far that they all seem to be the same. I do know this is not the case, I've just got tunnel vision at this point. I'd like to find a modular PSU because I...
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    Decisions decisions!

    Not many posts but I read here very often. I've finally got the go ahead on a computer upgrade. It's been far too long since I've upgraded. I'm just going to use what I have and pick up a new cpu, mobo, video card, and ram. I'll be going with the Q6600 and the 8800GT SSC for sure. I'd...
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    Power Supply going dead....questions abound.

    I currently have a Thermaltake 680W PurePower PSU. This of course is in the process of dying. I'm going to replace it with a Seasonic this time. I'm not screwing around again. I'd like to know if it's possible that this has hurt anything? It still currently works and is all I have until the...