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    Yet another new build

    Ok, so this computer is for a friend who wants to be a casual gamer, maybe run most games at mid. I want to put him together a Nvidia/Intel system for about $400-$500 total. He doesn't need overclocking, performance memory, or super-high end processor so I figure this is feasible. I'm want...
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    Low Power Computer

    Hi, I'm currently looking for the lowest power possible computer as cheap as possible. All it needs to do is be able to run Windows XP. I'm guessing AMD as I remember them having good energy saving under-clocking features. I could post this in MOBO/CPU, but I'd prefer a package if any of...
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    Two Laptops

    Hey everyone, Ok, I'm shopping for two laptops. First: My sister needs a laptop that can run Architectural Desktop which has minimum requirements of 128mb video card and 2GB ram. She also wants a 17" monitor at least. She wants the cheapest thing that can satisfy these requirements as a...
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    Wireless mouse and keyboard for HTPC

    Hi, Ok, so I want a wireless keyboard and mouse for my HTPC that sits about 10 ft. away from the couch. I'm tired of getting up and walking to the tv to change movies etc. I was just going to buy one but the range is questionable on most of them. I was gonna go bluetooth but they're pretty...
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    Applying thermal paste

    I just got my new components, a Tuniq Tower 120 cooler and a Q6600 processor, and I'm wondering how I should apply the AS5? On their website, they say to add a small line of thermal compound, then just press it down with the heatsink. Many other people, and older AS5 directions call for...
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    CM 190 Case and Tuniq Tower Cooler

    Will it fit?
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    Westinghouse LVM-47w1

    I'm planning on buying this set at buydig. Anyone heard of them? I'm getting it from them because they only charge tax to NJ. If it goes on sale again at Newegg, I'll get it there as it's almost equivalent and I trust Newegg more. They're out of stock now, but I contacted them and they...
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    Eye candy games

    I'm putting together a new computer and I want some games that will make me feel justified. I can't really think of any off the top of my head, except Bioshock and Flight Simulator X. I just beat Bioshock before I got my new system. Any other games that are really taxing but look...
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    EVGA 8800 GTS Superclocked

    Is it worth the $15? Anything different from manually changing the clock speeds yourself?
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    Will Tuniq Tower fit? Should I lap it?

    Made you look... I'm getting the Sunbeam Tuniq Tower 120 and the ABit IP35 Pro. Will it fit fine? Also, I read the post about thermal paste and was wondering if the stuff that comes with the Tuniq Tower is reasonable, or if not, what's good? And, should I lap it? What kind of...
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    Revised build, lemme know

    Preface: Long post, but hopefully well thought out, lemme know what you think :) Gaming rig, will over clock as needed, already have DVD drive. Using for my 21? monitor and occasionally my 47? HDTV which I?m buying soon as well. Newegg $1716 after shipping and tax Hopefully buydig...
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    Need some RAM

    Ok, So I'm putting together a new computer, I've decided on the ABIT IP35 Pro, but have not yet decided on the memory. First, I'm trying to decide between 4GB and 2GB. Does Windows xp 32 support 4GB? If so, should I go 4x1GB or 2x2GB? Either way, I want to spend less than $200 on ram...
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    Building a new computer, give me your knowledge :)

    Ok, so I've built a bunch of computers before, but haven't upgraded my rig in about 2 years. Currently have a athlon 64 3000+, and I want to play bioshock :P. Tentatively I've picked out the following items: Processor: E6600 or Q6600 is the quad worth the extra $60, if so, why...