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    computer parts Retailer

    Sorry for the wrong post location, feel free to move it to the proper location if need be .
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    computer parts Retailer

    Has anyone used the online store NextWarehouse to shop for computer components, I was wanting to know how reputable they are and if anyone has had problems with them, they occasionally have good prices on Items so I did not know if they were a good company to deal with..
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    Need recommendations CPU Liquid Cooler

    Can someone recommend a good CPU liquid cooler for a new build I am doing, the motherboard is the ASUS rog maximus Vlll formula, and the case is the Thermaltake level 10 GT. I am just looking for a mid priced radiator style cooler recommendations would be appreciated, thanks.
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    Ram memory Timing

    Thanks for the reply all, I get the basic Idea this will help me in a new build this fall.
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    Ram memory Timing

    Can some one explain what the Timing does and what is the number combination represents, example- Timing: 14-14-14-34 or Timing: 16-18-18-38... ?
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    headphone amp justified or not..?

    I have an asus ROG motherboard with good sound capadilites I tried out a friends sennheiser pc 363d headset on my computer they sounded good but lacking in my opinion if I pull the trigger on a new set of them would i benefit by adding a headphone Amp to get a little more sound depth in the mid...
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    Advice on Water / Liquid Cooling.

    I am wanting to cool my cpu with an CORSAIR Hydro Series H90, what i need to know is will it work in my system the Specifications say Block Compatibility Intel LGA 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / 2011,... the block on my system is 1150, somewhere I read that it was compatable but the numbers say...
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    Newegg, Video cards Deactivated

    Whats up with Newegg making some of their New Video cards Deactivated, is that a sign that a particular item is not living up to their standards...
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    HD 7950/7970 overclocks achieved by reviewers *ultimate compilation with links*

    In the opinions of all reading which Oc 7950 is the best bang for your buck, I am shopping for a new card, I personally am not an overclocker however I can use ccc...?
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    Frame Rate Test Programs

    Thanks for the info, will give it a try.
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    Frame Rate Test Programs

    Can someone advise me on what program to run to test frame rate when playing games like BF3, COD, Crysis, will it appear on screen in game or will they just log to a file..?
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    Radeon 5870 Temperatures, advice needed

    Yes using the same DVI cables/connections on both, Good news on the monitor my wife did an on line registration when we purchased it samsung is going to warranty it, more money to upgrade the video card...:)
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    Radeon 5870 Temperatures, advice needed

    As to the question you ask about the monitor, upon starting the computer it will make it all the way to the log in with the normal stuff popping up on the screen once it makes it to the log in you have about 3 seconds and it will go black screen, I found an article with a link to a YouTube video...
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    Radeon 5870 Temperatures, advice needed

    A couple of weeks ago my computer went black screen and the video card fan went to high, thinking things were only dirty I cleaned and blew out everything however the problem has continued and happens about every day. I am an avid FPS player and this problem only has happened while playing BF3...
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    Sound issues.

    I use Vista (64)bit, will that help I am unable to go to speaker properties, enhancements. ?
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    Sound issues.

    Ok I need some advice with my on board sound. My mother board is an asus p6t, good board with good sound, my speakers are logitech x530 cheap however ok speakers. my system uses realtek hd audio. My question is I never get all my speakers in use at one time, I can use my realtek hd audio...
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    Old Ram, Need Help.

    OK...THANKS FOR THE HELP GUYS..
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    Old Ram, Need Help.

    Ok, I have a 3 year old computer. I am wanting to add 2gb of ram . It currently has 2GB of DDR-SDRAM pc3200,200mhz. The motherboard is a ASUS A8N32-SLI. 4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred ECC/non-ECC DDR400/333/266 memory modules Supports up to 4 GB system memory. The problem is that I...
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    Major overhaull..need advice

    Thanks for the help .:thumbsup:..think i will start looking for a Radeon 4850 ..:D
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    Major overhaull..need advice

    The type of games i run are ,Crysis,Far cry,All FPS games. I run my resolution at 1680x1050..when you say-get the best video card you can afford, what kind of budget do you have for this? -I have been looking at NVIDIA, How big of a jump are you talking about..?..8800/9800 or even something like...
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    Major overhaull..need advice

    ok.I am wanting to upgrade some things on my computer. To start with I am not an overclocker, I am into gaming and want a computer to be stable and do normal everyday tasks. I know I would like to change the video card and possible the ram. But I don't know about the processor. Hear is the...
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    SLI, Or Upgrade VIDEO CARD

    I live in the state of oklahoma...Dont know what card yet..I started out the day thinking two , 7900 series cards would be better than one newer one. Willl probley be the 8800 series card. as for what one i cant say, I will have to read up on them...What is your thoughts...?
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    SLI, Or Upgrade VIDEO CARD

    Thanks for all the info.. Wow, The price of cards has droped.When i priced the 7900gtx it was around 600$. It was a good card.. Now the 8800- is around 400$, and what i have read about it,it is a very good card. I also did not know that one of the newer cards would be better than two of the...
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    SLI, Or Upgrade VIDEO CARD

    The last time i priced the 7900 GTX...it was around 600.00$..that price is no problem, I expect that much or a little moor. Resolution---i run it as high as my computer will handle.and yes my monitor will handle it.....THANKS
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    SLI, Or Upgrade VIDEO CARD

    OK..I dont know if i should Upgrade my video card or ,Just install another one in SLI. i now have a nvidia 7900 GTX,I am very happy with this card most of the time. However i am getting lag/low fps.in some games....what will give me the most video improvments, Going SLI with two-7900 GTX cards...
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    Computer lockup

    I can not get that far into it, is runs maybe 3 seconds, then goes to safe mode. Then I can get the task manager and it has quake.exe in it, it has one processor checked. But I am unable to close it properly because it is in safe mode.
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    Computer lockup

    Mem, Thanks for the reply. Yes I installed the drivers, however when I go to Task Manager there is no Quake.exe listed in any way, shape or form. Where do I look next? Thanks
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    Computer lockup

    Ok,I have a naw comuter wilh a Ok,I have a naw comuter wilh a Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor. I loaded Quake arena and tryed to run it. My computer won't run it it locks up/freezes. I have read somewhere that some older games won't work with dual core processors. If so how do I disable 1/2 of...
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    Computer locking -up

    Ok,I have a naw comuter wilh a Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor. I loaded Quake arena and tryed to run it. My computer won't run it it locks up/freezes. I have read somewhere that some older games won't work with dual core processors. If so how do I disable 1/2 of my processor to make this work...
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    ransferring files from one computer to another

    I would like to know how to transfer files/programs from a old computer to a new computer?
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    Transferring files from one computer to another

    I would like to know how to transfer programs/files from my old computer to a new one?
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    Dell --Alienware

    has someone herd that Dell is buying Alienware....true /False...if so...dates.?
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    File Transfer

    I am a Quake3 nut..i have about 13 gb of maps&files of quake on my old computer,my old computer is a 6 year old gateway...how can i transfer the game &files from my old computer to a new machine..?
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    using Monitor for TV screen

    Can some one recomend what monitor to dubble as a TV screen ,by the way i get a great corprate discount from gateway,would there 20 inchwide screen be ok...?Dell..?
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    Gaming Monitor..?

    Thanks For the help guys...Looks like i may be going for a Dell because of the info you posted.By the way,Dell has a sale on monitors going on now..that will help...Thanks All--
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    Gaming Monitor..?

    What monitor would be the best for gaming..Dell 2001...or..Gateway fpd2185 What do you all think?
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    Gameing CPU

    Thanks for the help Guys...I think i got you off track...my curent ststem is 6 years old...however i am wanting a complet new system/not a rebuld of my old one..I am old school on CPU,s and not up to speed on the dual core,,,However a athlon 4400 dual core will get the job done on the games that...
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    Gameing CPU

    need some help,,i am behind times,my old puter is 6 years old.is a CPU in this range ok for gameing,i am not upgrading/wanting a new rig.or do i go for non-dual with more speed,use to be more speed better.yes i have read all i can here and still dont know,,,,,,,Help
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    Maingear computers

    someone have a Maingear puter..are they ok???is the company to new or can they backup there product...??i ma thinking about geting one but cant find much info on them,,,,
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    Opinions on MainGear computers

    Does anybody have a computer from MainGear? Are they as good as the reviews say they are? Looking at medium cost range, gaming computers. Comments would be appreciated.