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    Help..Router Question

    Hi.. I have Brighthouse Road Runner Cable.. supposedly 20mbps. I recently added a second pc, but didnt want or need a wireless connection. Wired is easily done. So, i bought a cheap Belkin wireless G Router. My question is... if im going wired..no wireless, does it matter what router i use...
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    Need Input on LCD Monitor

    im looking to replace my big crt monitor - viewsonic p225 with an lcd. i currently run an ati x1800xt video card, but plan on upgrading to an 8800gtx eventually. i normally play games at 1600x1200 and desktop apps at 1024x768. id like to get as big a screen as possible, since my current crt is...
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    Upgrading CPU - Need Input

    hi. im thinking its time to upgrade my cpu. unfortunately, i cant afford to get a new motherboard etc.. im stuck with my socket 939 for now. i currently have an amd 3500 venice cpu. my motherboard is the EPOX EP-9NPA+ULTRA nForce4 Ultra Athlon 64(FX) Skt939. question is, what is my best cpu...
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    Please Help

    hi. i have a situation, was hoping for some input.. i am disabled, i use a program called voice buddy to do voice command control of keyboard when playing games. it works very well. however, i am noticing a serious lag, chugging when i play games. this only happens when i have the voice buddy...
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    X1950XTX - 8800GTX - 8800GTS

    Hi guys. I was ready to pull the trigger on a 8800gtx, however, reconsidered, lots of things to consider. Please help, I really need your input... Will a GTX or GTS fit in my case? Ive got the Antec SLK3000 Will my power supply be ok? Ive got the Fortron 450 Other factors... I am...
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    8800 GTX Question

    I am currently running a system I put together a year ago... basically... X1800XT AMD 64 3500 2GB RAM Was sweet a year ago, but now its...well sad. Im unable to smoothly play FEAR at god rez with eye candy and now... recently bought Rainbow Six Vegas and am really depressed that I cant...
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    Need Advice on System Build

    Hey guys, its been several months since ive researched pc hardware. Ive got a buddy whos looking to build a new gaming pc and came to me for advice. Im coming to you guys..hehe. Please give me a quick build suggestion... Not an overclocker. Something stable, simple and fast. Thanks Around...
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    Help... SATA Hard Drive and NForce4

    I have an EPOX Ultra NForce4 Motherboard and a SATA Seagate Barracuda 7200.8 Hard drive. I have had frequent WinXP Boot/loading problems. My tech thinks its a bad drive....Im not sure. Sometimes windows loads fine, other days it takes several attempts...restarts to load, often even more...
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    Far Cry - AA - FPS

    What is up with far cry and anti aliasing... my fps goes to crap. without aa at 1600x1200, everything on very high, im getting 70-100 fps. with even 4aa im slowed to 25-40 fps.... what the hell is that. AND This is with an ati x1800 xt!! Is this an issue with far cry?
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    ATI Tool

    i have a x1800 xt. im currently overclocking with ccc overdrive. i am using ATI Tool to control my Fan Speed. IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH RUNNING THE FAN HIGHER THAN DEFAULT...50, 60, 80, 100% The higher fan speed seems to really keep my temps down. But, im concerned about burning out the fan...
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    X1800 XT Overclocking...Overdrive...ATI Tool

    hi guys.. been playing with my new ati x1800 xt. have a strange problem... in ati ccc... overdrive section, it is not showing my current clock speeds. just shows my requested clocks. where it is supposed to show current, it just shows mhz...weird. i have used the overdrive slider to...
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    FAR CRY FPS - FRAPS

    Been playing with Far Cry on my new X1800 XT. Athlon 64 3500 venice. Everything stock, no overclocking. 1600x1200 - everything very high, aa/af set in game not ccc. im getting pretty choppy performance...fraps is telling me 18-25 fps in big outdoor areas. this doesnt seem right for the...
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    Benchmarking Games

    got my new X1800XT Running... now i wanna benchmark some games to see how im doing. i have doom 3...did the timedemo 1...got 57.5 at 1600x1200...good?? i also have battlefield 2, splinter cell chaos theory, far cry... how can i benchmark these games...any timedemo options?? thanks
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    Input Needed

    My new System..... Athlon 64 3500 Venice ATI X1800 XT EPoX EP-9NPA+Ultra Fortron 450 Power Supply Seagate 250GB 7200.8 SATA Hard Drive 2 GB Corsair Value RAM Situation... had the above system built by local tech. After i tried running 3dmark05 and several games, discovered it...
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    video card stability tests...

    what is the best way to test my video card and overall system stability... is 3dmark05 my best bet to check my gpu stability... i have the free version....is this just as good as the pro for simply testing stability also, how do i run it...just let it run.. does it end itself and then...
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    Help...Need a PCI-Express Card to get me by

    well...my brand new x1800 xt looks to be defective and im not a happy guy. i am going to be rma'ing back to zzf, but, they are out of stock on my model and who knows how long this whole thing will take. so, now ive got this great new pc with no damn video card. my old 9700 pro is agp...no...
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    Help...X1800 XT Benchmarking, 3dmark, Battefield 2

    i got my ati x1800 xt up and running.. very nice looking windows/video, however battlefield 2 is hardlocking about 5 min into the game. doom 3 looks great however also..downloaded 3dmark05 from futuremark... couldnt finish, locked up after the 3 graphic tests.. my clocks show in catalyst...
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    Finally Got My New Gaming PC!!

    I Finally ordered the Parts for my new Gaming Rig. I received everything today from the Egg and ZZF. Gonna be building in the next couple days. Im excited. Cant wait to see how she purrs... Athlon 64 3500 Venice - CPU Epox 9NPA Ultra - Motherboard ATI X1800 XT - Video Card 2 GB Corsair...
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    HELP..Athlon 64 3500 Venice

    Can someone please help me... What is the difference between these two 3500 cpu's Which is the best to get... thanks 3500 venice 3500 venice
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    X1800XT ASUS or ATI

    Im pretty much decided on going Retail on my XT. Mainly for the Warranty and extra software. Ive also decided on ZZF since no invoice in box;) So, Im looking at the ATI or the ASUS. I understand they should both be a reference card... I guess the difference is warranty and software package...
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    Get This...Sapphire cards don't support ATI AVIVO technology

    WTF is this Bull... I was just about ready to buy a Sapphire OEM X1800 XT What exactly does this mean.... What features are we losing.. LINK
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    Asus Extreme X1800 XT

    Does anyone know if this is the overclocked version.. zzf doesnt list details.. No pics of the box or included software, either does the asus site. both very, very poor webwork. Not the best way to sell $550+ product. ASUS Extreme X1800 XT
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    PLEASE HELP...EPoX 9NPA+Ultra SATA Drivers

    hi guys. i need some help. im planning on my new build. i will be using the EPoX 9NPA+Ultra Motherboard. my problem is... i will be going with a seagate 7200.8 sata harddrive, and my copy of winXP Home is old...it does not have SP2 built in. i dont wanna buy XP again, and it is my understanding...
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    Best DVD/RW Drive Under $60

    I am looking for a decent, fast, reliable DVD Drive for my new gaming rig. It needs to be under $60 I will do some DVD Burning...movies, back-up stuff, but not a real lot. It will be used primarily for gaming, installing and reading games... need something FAST and that isnt too picky...
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    Best Motherboard Choice for ATI X1800XT

    If I go with the X1800XT, what motherboard is my best bet?? Should I be looking at a Crossfire board? Lots of NForce4 Ultra and SLI Board info, but dunno bout Crossfire. Im trying to stay under $120. Are the Crossfire boards as stable and do they Perform as well... or should I just go for an NF4...
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    VideoCards - OEM - BULK Question

    Hi guys. Ive been looking for a good deal on the X1800XT, and Ive seen a few OEM-BULK Cards listed at better than retail prices. The thing is, I dont wanna be stuck without something I may need. Does anyone know exactly what should come with an OEM Video card. Obviosly no games, but does it...
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    EPoX 9NPA+Ultra and EVGA 7800 GTX KO

    Ive been planning on getting the EPoX 9NPA+Ultra motherboard for my new rig. However, after reading a review of the evga ko video card, which im thinking of getting as well, it was mentioned that it doesnt fit well in the epox board. Can anyone confirm one way or another.. Anyone care to...
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    Motherboard Help

    I would greatly appreciate your opinions... Im looking to build a new gaming rig. Athlon 64, socket 939, Nforce4. Video card will be either an Evga 7800 GTX KO, ATI X1800 XT, or SLI 7800 GT's. Im looking for a Motherboard with an easy installation and setup. Stable and reliable. I dont...
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    High End Video Card Choice..Need Opinions

    OK...I have somehow moved into the mid to upper $500 range for my new video card budget. I am seriously looking at the 7800GTX cards below... However, things are getting complicated since the Radeon X1800XT is now actually available and can be had for around $579. I know this has been discussed...
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    ATTENTION: 7800 GTX Owners....

    I originally posted this in General Hardware...It should have been here. Sorry. I'm planning a purchase for a 7800 GTX. I've read about alot of problems with the GT...bad ram and artifacting, needing a bios flash or RMA. Im trying to get an idea if the GTX has similar problems, or if it...
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    ATTENTION: 7800 GTX Owners....

    Im planning a purchase for a 7800 GTX. ive read about alot of problems with the GT...bad ram and artifacting, needing a bios flash or RMA. Im trying to get an idea if the GTX has similar problems, or if it is much more stable. If you own an Evga GTX or other brand, Please let me know which...
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    SFF Systems...Info Needed

    They look cool. Are they really an option for a gaming pc. can they use regular motherboards, video cards, harddrives and power supplies. or do i have to get sff specialized componants.
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    Best 7800 GTX Under $500..

    what do yas think is the best bet... Leadtek WinFast PX7800 GTX TDH MyVIVO Extreme eVGA 256-P2-N527-AX Geforce 7800GTX both overclocked, both have additional cooling systems. i dont plan on sli so, the size of the leadtek isnt a problem. however, evga has a lifetime warranty. tough...
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    Where can I find...

    im looking for a cheap laptop for my wife. something capable of just surfing the net and instant messaging. nothing special. just internet from the couch kinda thing. im hunting for cheap a possible.. any ideas where best to look. and what basic specs i shouldnt go below. i mean...pention 1, 2...
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    Help... EVGA 7800 GTX's

    Im looking at EVGA 7800 GTX Model#: 256-P2-N527-AX at newegg. It looks like the KO. But clocked lower at 470. I cant find any reviews or info. No mention of it here either. Also, what is ACS3? It says that on the box. Im about ready to purchase a 7800 gtx but, not sure which one to get...
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    Installing a Serial SATA Drive Vs IDE 133

    I dont have any experience installing and setting up a new SATA ATA 150 Hard drive. Are they the same setup as an IDE drive? Simple plug in...XP handles it automatically? OR anything i should know.. any particular procedure?? Also, is there any real world advantage for an ATA 150 over an IDE...
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    No Fortron on ZZF...

    I was planning on getting my entire parts list for my new gaming rig from newegg. however, im now thinking ZZF. problem is zzf has no Fortron power supplies. i was planning on the fortron 450 at newegg for $50. is there anything even close in quality at that price at newegg or should i place a...
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    RAM

    What has the performance advantage... 1gig of Quality PC4000 vs 2gig of Value PC3200 PC4000 OR PC3200 Does 2 gigs offer more for gaming even considering the higher bandwith/lower latency of the DDR500??
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    Help with another choice..

    Another tough choice to make... with my last available $100 towards my new rig, im trying to decide whether i should go for a 7800GTX rather than a 7800GT or go for 2gigs of ram rather than 1gig. Which would affect my gaming performance the most.
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    Please Help Diagnose My Problem

    ive got a real problem, and i cant seem to figure out exactly what the problem is.. i get very bad visual corruption..lines, colors total garbled mess. sometimes it will happen after im on my comp for 5 min. sometimes 3 hrs. usually if i do a total cold shutdown and restart it will fix...