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    My stable Core i7 build

    Built this Core i7 system a couple weeks ago; thought I'd share my thoughts: Case: Cooler Master ATCS 840 Black PSU: Corsair CMPSU-1000HX 1000W Motherboard: EVGA X58 CPU: Intel Core i7 940 HSF: (retail stock) Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 280 SSC Edition RAM: Corsair XMS 6GB (3 x 2GB)...
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    Wireless Keyboard/Mouse combo that does not *require* software install?

    Does anyone know of a good wireless keyboard/mouse set that does not *require* a software install? I don't have admin rights but got permission from my boss to use a wireless set if it does not require software install. I don't care about any special function keys, but I don't mind paying more...
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    Memory for overclocking an E6600 on a 680i motherboard?

    I'm looking for some guidance on what ram to get for a build I'm doing in February. I plan on getting a C2D E6600 CPU, 680i motherboard, 8800gtx vid card, a nice CPU cooler, and would like to overclock it. I haven't overclocked a system for about 6 years and all the memory stuff confuses me. Can...
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    Current king of the 8800GTX cards?

    Has anyone seen a benchmark comparison of the 8800GTX cards on the market to see which is the best performer?
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    $2500 to spend on a new rig, help me choose!

    Case: PS: Case fans: Mobo: 680i CPU: C2D E6600 or E6700 CPU fan: Ram: 4GB Vid Card: 8800GTX (brand?) HD1 (fast system hd): HD2 (larger storage hd): DVD Rom: DVDRW: Misc: ? Not purchasing: Sound Card (using onboard), Monitor/KB/Mouse/Speakers (reusing). System will be a gaming...
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    Herman Miller Aeron Chair

    I've been having lots of lower back pain lately and have been thinking of getting one of those Herman Miller Aeron chairs I keep hearing about to help solve the problem. Highly adjustable w/ PostureFit . I'm turning 30 next month and don't feel like having back surgery by the time I'm 40. I...
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    Real life external hard drive performance?

    I'm considering using an external USB 2.0 hard drive to image computers. Does anyone with some real world experience know how long it takes to trasfer the following amounts of data from an external hard drive to an interal hard drive? 1GB 20GB (or something I can use to interpolate) I'm...
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    End of the U.N.

    We are finally witnessing the end of the U.N. in it's current state. Wether you are pro-war or anti-war, you have to admit this effectively emoves the teeth from U.N. resolutions. Last year under pressure from the US and UK, the U.N. *unanimously* passed a very strongly worded resolution...
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    replace your Microsoft mouse, free!

    The Skinny: Replace your Microsoft mouse (intellimouse, wireless, usb, ps2, whatever) for FREE. *** YOU DO NOT NEED TO SUPPLY YOUR SALES RECEIPT, RETURN YOUR OLD MOUSE, OR PAY ANY SHIPPING CHARGES. *** Note: Refer to the warranty or call the toll free number if you have any questions about...
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    AnandTech IRC channel?

    Is there an IRC channel AnandTech readers idle in? I looked around the site and if there is, I must be blind.