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    Figuring out chipset and socket info

    Thanks! I will keep that in mind. I'm also going to seriously consider building my own rig. If I spend a few more days on this forum, I just might end up deciding that way! I built my own system once and it was a lot of fun. I just find it very very hard to stick to my budget when I build my own...
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    Figuring out chipset and socket info

    I have a GeForce 6600 128MB (PCI-E) and 512 MB of RAM. Not sure what the specs are for the RAM. I'm definitely getting a decent graphics card. Probably the GeForce 9600 GT 512 MB or GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB. For about $460, I can get a basic Dell PC with Core 2 Duo E7200 and 1GB RAM. If I add...
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    Figuring out chipset and socket info

    Thanks for the replies. The upgrade is mostly for gaming purposes. One of the games I play has been struggling cos I installed some eye-candy mods. Also, i was planning on getting Oblivion. I used the Dell Service Tag to find my specs on Dell site. I think an upgrade is probably not a good...
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    Figuring out chipset and socket info

    Hi! I bought a Dell system 3 years. It's has a Pentium 4 3GHz chip on it. I'm considereing upgrading the processor, RAM and GPU. I'm not sure how to figure out what chipset the motherboard is using and so that I can determine which CPU to buy. I'm sure the dual core processors won't work...
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    Canon Digital Rebel XT Black with Kit Lens $584 at DELL

    Here's the link: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/prod...tail.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=19&sku=A0459534 Not sure if the coupon is still valid.
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    Canon Digital Rebel XT Black with Kit Lens $584 at DELL

    Hi! The Canon Rebel XT deal in back on Dell. They have a 20% off coupon code that became valid today (valid till the 21st or maybe 23rd). Plus I got a $35 off $300 Dell coupon from Ebay for $1. Stack the two coupons and camera become $684. Add the $100 rebate from Canon and this becomes a...
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    EVGA 6600gt for $108 #*DEAD*#

    Just called Microcenter ... new stock is coming in soon ... but the store price is $178 before $45 rebate. Not even warm. I think the web deal was a mistake. Doubt anyone got in on it.
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    EVGA 6600gt for $108 #*DEAD*#

    I ordered last night as well. Just got a cancellation email - saying it was out of stock. Bummer!
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    EVGA 6600gt for $108 #*DEAD*#

    The link doesn'twork anymore. Can't even find the product on the microcenter site anymore.
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    New System (Need Advice)

    You might want to get a bigger power supply. You've loaded your system with high end stuff. Instead on Sonata 2, you can consider getting an Antec SLK3000B ... it's an awesome case that's only $45. Then you can get a good quality 550W power supply. You'd still be spending the same as you would...
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    Having a problem with the new comp....

    You need to boot floppy disk ... hope you have a floppy drive. With a boot disk, you load up to DOS. You can easily create a boot disk on a friend's computer if he has a floppy drive too.
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    SATA 2 Drive on SATA MB?

    The thought did cross my mind ... I was gonna try it when I found I had no cable ... the drive I bought was OEM and didn't come with cables ... and DELL didn't give me any extra cables ... I notices the connector on my drive was slightly different than the connector on the DELL drive ... which...
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    SATA 2 Drive on SATA MB?

    I bought a SATA2 harddrive thinking I'll get NForce4 Ultra motherboard when I build my system. But I bought a Dimension 9100 instead of building my system. I think Dimension 9100 supports SATA1. Can I add SATA2 drive to te motherboard? Also, does SATA1 and SATA2 use the same cable? The...
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    [Updated 9/20] Complete List (17 Different Configs) of Dell Dimension Desktop Deals for the current week (9/15 to 9/21)

    Go to Dells' Small Business page ... scroll down a bit and you'll see a link to Outrageous Deal. Clink on that and then click on Desktop, you'll get the 9100 with 20 inch LCD deal. You can customize to your heart's content there. But my advice is not customize. Buy the stock system and add in...
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    Ati deal again!! 179!!!!

    Shipping is $17! That kind of takes some of gloss away from the deal.
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    HOT! Audigy2 ZS Deals at Buy.com: Audigy2 ZS - $36.48, Gamer - $48.99, Platinum - $78.16, Platinum Pro - $94.19 AR

    I cancelled my order this morning (checked the status and found that the card was being sent to the warehouse). The funny thing is I got a message saying they'll consider my cancel request and let me know whether it's approved!!! I haven't heard from them in 12 hours. They haven't charged my...
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    Never mind

    Then I don't know why everyone is rofl!!!
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    Never mind

    Spelled!!! spelled - the correct past tense and past participle of spell.
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    Minolta dimage F300 5 Mp Digital Camera 159+9.95 shipping save 300

    Thanks! Was looking for a camera ... got this. It's almost $100 cheaper than I can find anywhere else. Looks like a hot deal.
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    New Dell Home System Coupons - 8/18 through 8/25

    the coupons won't work with dollars off, percentage off, outrageous deals etc etc items. They only work for fully priced items ... which make the coupons fairly useless ... tho sometime you can get good deals with them.
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    Dell outrageous desktop deal - Dell Dimension 9100 + 2405FPW 24" LCD monitor $1199 after $100 rebate!

    I'm pretty sure this deal will come back ... I've seen it 3 or 4 times in the last 2 months. When the deal ends, they'll put another deal with 20 inch in its place and bring it back again. So for those of you who are thinkning about getting in but don't want to be rushed, there's a pretty good...
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    Dell outrageous desktop deal - Dell Dimension 9100 + 2405FPW 24" LCD monitor $1199 after $100 rebate!

    I went in on the deal with the 20 inch wide screen a few months ago. The screen is so wide you don't even need half of it when surfing the web. The text on web pages fits into exactly half the screen (using 1024 x 788 resolution). The real benefit of widescreen is working with multiple...
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    Hitachi 160GB HDD = $40 after MIR @ CompUSA

    Fair point ... and I agree ... rebates are definitely shady ... even though plenty of people have close to 100% success on rebates, it's a mechanism custom designed to rip off people who are careless or can't be bothered to follow up.
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    DEAD - Canon Digital Rebel XT Body (Black!) - $699 @ Dell

    It's the body only ... no lens!
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    BFG 7800GT for $347 from Dell Home AC

    It will quite be silly to pay $250 for an X800XL now ... hope that prices will start sliding. If X800XL drops below $200 ... I'll just buy that and save $150.
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    Klipsch ProMedia GMX D-5.1 speaker system $149 Shipped, no tax or rebates

    How I can get Soundstorm ... NForce4 doesn't come with it. Is there a sound card out there that allows full 5 channel digital output.
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    Klipsch ProMedia GMX D-5.1 speaker system $149 Shipped, no tax or rebates

    This system doesn't acccept analog 5 channel input. For PC usage, it seems you need a certain type of motherboard or soundcard to enjoy surround sound. I read even an Audigy 2 doesn't give you a digital 5 channel sound. Not sure what the ideal set-up would be for for a PC using this system...
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    Audigy2 ZS Gamer $56!!!

    One of the user reviews for this card said that if you have a Logitech Z5500 speaker system or any other speaker system with a built in digital decoder, then this card won't add value to your system. Is that true? I have MSI K8N NEO4 Platinum and I'm thinking of getting a Z550 ... will I be...
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    Great deal on Klipsch Promedia speakers

    I saw these two .. but the shipping kind of killed it for me. Came to $110 with shipping and taxes. I hate paying shipping ... look all around for a good deal and the shipping spoils it!
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    Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 5-Piece Speaker System with Subwoofer

    We mortals are restricted by a credit limit. That's what's gonna happen.
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    Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 5-Piece Speaker System with Subwoofer

    LOL! I wonder whether it's possible for the order to go through.
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    X800XL AGP $232 instore @ Best Buy

    nvm.: wrong thread
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    Powercolor X800 PCI-E $129 AR

    Link Don't think I've seen this low a price for X800. PCI-E to boot. Only downside is that it is only 128Mb and it has 2 rebates. Still, could be a good deal. How does a X800 compare with 6800. If it's similar, then this is a good deal.
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    Loaded Dell XPS Gen 5 (Dual Core, 3 HDs, RAID, X850XT, MCE05, Dual TV Tuner) for $2,017

    Without a decent LCD monitor, this deal isn't too hot.
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    Dell 2005FPW for $389 extended to 7/30.

    Is using DVI better than using the VGA. Mine is hooked up with the VGA. I know my computer supports DVI ... should I change it to DVI? What benefits are there? Better image quality or better speed?
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    Dell 2005FPW for $389 extended to 7/30.

    Call them up and they will match the price for you. That's what they did for me ... it's better for them than you refusing to accept the UPS package. They'll credit the money back to your credit card.
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    HOT? Dell 9300 w/ 6800 go $950

    Never heard of the 9300. Is it a Dimension or some other product. You got a link? EDIT: Nvm. Just realized you are talking about a laptop.
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    Athlon 64 3000+ 939 OEM

    The cheapest fan I can find on newegg is almost $40. The retail version of this processor (with HS/Fan) is going for $147. Not sure how much you can save on this OEM piece.