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    5970 issues. Please read!

    Hey guys! Please read the details before you start commenting. I have a pretty nice set up (per signature) and when I finally got everything together, I ran 3DMark06 and got a score of ~26,250. (CPU @ 3.8, GPU @ 800/1100) Since then, I had some artifacting, so I brought the processor clock...
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    Fan Management

    So I have a HAF-922 case, and a Rampage II Extreme MOBO. Where should I plug the fans in so that they are managed more appropriately. (ie. not running all the time). Specific advice appreciated!
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    Remember ATI's screensavers?

    Remember the Lava tunnel and the gargoyle screensavers from ATI? Could anyone link me to where I might be able to find those now? Also, does anyone know of any other screensavers like that? Thanks in advance!
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    Monitor advice

    So I just finished getting all of my hardware in for my new computer build...and I am stoked! But I need a new monitor for ~$200. I don't know anything about the brand, but the size and resolution are certainly attractive, especially for the price...
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    PCI wireless adapter?

    So I have finally finished acquiring all of my new parts, but I have to use a wireless connection for my desktop. I have a USB plug-in adapter, but would I be better suited with a PCI adapter? Which will give me better range and aquire stronger signals? Any suggestions would be great! I'm...
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    Hanns-G HH-221HPB + HD4670

    Hey all, Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer: I built a computer for my sister last month, and have been in a battle with the monitor to work properly. It is the HH-221HPB from Hanns-G with a native resolution of 1920x1080, and I am using the ATI HD4670 video card. Here is...
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    RAM for dell vostro

    I am looking at the Vostro 1500. In the way I have it equipped, it only has 1 gb of ram (2 dimm) and I am clearly wanting do do much more. The question I have is this....will any laptop ddr2 RAM work for it? I assume it is 200-pin. Also, does anyone know what the maximum supported RAM is...
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    Foxconn P35A or Gigabyte P35-DS3R

    I am going to be buying a motherboard in the next few weeks to build my new computer after the intel price drop. I have been glancing through reviews and such and in the price range, I have come across these two motherboards. Could anyone point me in the right direction? I have heard good...
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    price drop anytime soon?

    In random threads, I have come across vague comments about pricing coming down on the 8800gtx cards. Does anyone have any real numbers or dates in reference to that? I am about to order my parts for a new desktop and am looking at an 8800gts 320mb, but if the gtx is coming down in price in the...
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    PC to TV

    I am building my new PC soon and it will have at least an 8800gts. I will have a normal monitor, but from time to time I might want to hook it up to my 50" samsung dlp (720p). What is the best connection I can use? I have HDMI inputs, as well as a pc input. What cabling do I need? Thanks all!
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    where to buy vista?

    I am going to be building my first computer soon and it will need an OS. I figure I will use vista as that is the direction that Microsoft is moving. I want home premium. Where is the least expensive place to buy it and are there any problems I should be aware of? Thanks
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    Will this work?

    Here is my proposed build...all of this after the price drop... E6600 (maybe a 6750) WD 250GB HD G. Skill 2GB PC6400 Gigabyte P35 Mobo NEC DVD burner EVGA 8800gts 320mb Will this power supply work? I don't plan on doing much in the realm of overclocking...
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    First time Builder

    I am on a pretty tight budget, and I have all of the peripherals already. Do you see any problems with the set up I have listed here? The total cost for everything listed after mail-in rebates is $860. Obviously I will wait to the end of the month for the price drops. Here are the...