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    Need help picking intel based motherboard.

    Hi. Looking to make a switch from AMD to Intel and Im a bit rusty when it comes to intel and brands. By the end of this year, I would like to have upgraded my CPU to the new 45nm Quad core when it gets released and want to get a the new 9800 series Nvidia card. I have heard the new Nvidias...
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    MY ending with AMD

    Ill keep this short, but felt it needed to be expressed. My first system I built was AMD. This system I am on right now is AMD. This also happens to be my LAST system with AMD. I dont know if some of you have heard, but apparently AMD is taking all comers and their donations. For me, this...
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    value of 8800 GTX?

    Hi all. well, I havent been here on the boards for a long time; bought a Harley Davidson Fatboy and.. well..... thats been taking all my free time up. That said, I find myself no longer using my EVGA 8800 GTX. Actually never used it to its full potential. lol, about the most this card has...
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    New speakers are amazing.... read on

    This post isnt about speakers themselves, rather the music thats going through them. Recently bought some Logitech z-5500s. got them dialed in a few days ago. Untill then I had not run any of my thrash/speed/death metal through them... for some unknown reason that I cant for the life of me...
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    Once again need help finding a suitable sound card.

    Well, sound cards definitely dont have the fighting market that video cards do. Short and sweet, I cat make up my mind about what sound card to get. I would like this sound card to have two things: 1. MUST be fully OpenAl (Vista) capable for gaming and music playback. The majority of cards...
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    OEM 32bit Windows Vista, and 64 bit?

    Was just curious to see if anyone knew anything about the OEM versions. If I buy the 32 bit version of Home Premium, will I be able to get a copy of Vista HP 64bit disc or is that offer only valid for retail versions? Not a huge concern, as I doubt we will see any aggressive push for 64 bit...
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    ahhh newegg.

    So I finally pulled the trigger on my new BenQ monitor, and my new set of Z-5500s this past Saturday. But low and behold today I check their website and the price on the speakerws dropped 15 bucks! Ok, I know 15 dollars isnt much at all but for the love of all things right and good in this...
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    Proud new owner of a 1977 toyota Celica GT!

    Well, I bought a 1977 Toyota Celica GT fastback! No pics just yet, but Ill try to post some tomorrow. Wiki . She is a first generation Celica GT, and the Supra would eventually become an off shoot of the Celica. She has an aftermarket white paint job, but I would like to paint her black with...
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    Choosing a Vista Version.

    I thought I had it all planned out. I was going to go down to the store and buy a copy of Vista Ultimate and be done with it. Well I had to spend that money on bills. However I just found out that Im getting a decent bonus at work. Problem: I would like to get a set of the Logitech...
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    Vista sound cards

    So, any ideas when we will see designed for Vista sound cards? Want to upgrade my audio, but I dont want to buy anything and creative isnt doing anything to introduce Vista issue free cards.
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    Got a new mobo laying around... what should I do?

    Hi. Well I am currently running a DFI lan party nf4 sli-DR mobo. I was originally running an SLI setup using two 7900 GTO's. Well, SLI quit working on the DFI (one card would go blank on startup, the other blank once windows loaded) and I bought an ASUS A8n32 mobo that I was going to use to...
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    Iran and the US..allies?

    CNN news article about Iranian US cooperation. If this holds true, then WHY are both sides spewing rhetoric?
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    Newegg.com RMA refunds?

    hi. returned a monitor to them last week and just checked the status of the RMA. It states that its at step 3 which I guess means that the refund has been authorized and they accept the item back. For those of you who have had RMA returns and used a debit card, how long after getting to step...
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    WEATHER, and the delay of laziness

    So I guess that UPS doesnt hold the USPS motto in very high regard. So much for through sleet wind snow and all that jazz. I ordered the remaining parts for my bedroom PC on Monday and.. as luck would have it... its stuck in KY due to "adverse weather conditions". Im all for safety for the...
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    Must....get....BenQ 24"....

    Ok seriously, I never realized how small my 19 Dell was untill I played around with my Sceptre 22". While I have RMAed the Sceptre, I must wait untill my tax returns all come in until I can order my BenQ FP241W. I was going to buy Vista Ultimate with my returns....but Ill have Vista Home Premium...
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    Sceptre aint cutting it.

    ok. I have a Sceptre 22" display. Was cool at first, but I am definitely not a fan of the TN panel, other than its response time. Im probably going to sell it. What I want to know is how much ghosting will I honestly see out of an S-IPS panel? def dont want alot, I play COD2 and will be...
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    Overclocking fx-60

    I just got an FX-60 running in my rig, BIOS updated etc. I now would like to take a try at overclocking...and trying to hit 3.0 Ghtz. I have a Thermaltake CL-P0006 heatsink with a 120mm Panaflow Hydrowave fan. Should this be enough to cool this beast? Or is 3 ghtz on an FX_60 in need of...
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    CPU swap help needed

    Hi. I just installed an OEM FX-60 on my DFI LanParty UT nf4 SLI-DR motherboard. The BIOS and system information page both list the CPU as unknown model. Does this indicate that I need a BIOS update? Also, when I power up my machine I have an idea where I can find the BIOS revision, but for...
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    CPU swap

    hi guys. wanted to know if I have to reinstall windows when swapping out CPUs. Swapping a AMD 4000+ San Deigo for a Toledo FX-60. I got a new mobo that I was going to swap in when I got this CPU, but Im tired and lazy this weekend and I just want to plop my new CPU in.
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    Day Of Defeat: Source

    Hi. Im staunchly in the COD2 column when it comes to FPS. But i was curious to know about Day of Defeat. Is it COD style where its not round based like CS? Also does it have VOIP, or do people prefer to use vent or ts? I played CS:Source some and it was fun, but round based is not really my...
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    SATA DVD Burners and... VISTA

    Hi. Want to upgrade my DVD combo to a full DVD burner. I was researching some drives and Im kinda interested in leaving IDE behind on my primary rig. I have seen a few user reviews stating that SATA optical drivers dont have drivers out yet. For those with a SATA optical drive and Vista...
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    Vista, AGP?

    Hi. I have a secondary computer that Im about ready to finish getting basic parts for and putting into service for a bedroom computer that will serve as a basic internet browsing, video clip viewing (YouTube ect.), mp3 playing machine. Specs: Athlon 64 4000+ 939 Abit AV8 AGP 512MB...
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    Spare computer needs internet access

    Well, in the last coupla months, I have upgraded my main rig to the point where I have an ENTIRELY COMPLETE spare computer. I will be using my spare rig as a bedroom computer basically for internet access and music. This is a two part question so please bear with me. 1. My roommate...
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    SEATS!

    Ok guys, here's a curve ball for ya. Where is the best bricks and mortar place to find GREAT computer seats? CompUSA, best buy, Circuit city, office max are the only ones that pop into my head that would seem like a decent seat could be found. Input appreciated!
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    Logitech Z-5500

    So I was about a week away from ordering a set of these nice Logitech 5500s when I notice that they are sold out and have no ETA for a new batch. I guess I should check my wish lists more often. They will be replacing an aging but still decent set of Altec Lansing ADA 885s. Heh, these puppies...
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    DDR prices

    So, why after all this time has the price of regular DDR ram not gone down? I took a look at the 2x1GB pack of Corsair XMS that I got a year and a half ago and its about the same price now as it was then. Any reason for this? I figured it would have gone down significantly when DDR2 became...
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    Monitor drivers

    Hello. Just got my new Sceptre monitor and so far it seems like a good buy. alot more real estate not only on my monitor size, but also the size of FREE SPACE on my desk! It is definately got a different feel to it than a CRT. Not a bad feel, but a different feel. Anyway, I was over at the...
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    The All Seeing Eye.

    Hi all. I have tried to install ASE on my system so look for games to play online. I used to use it alot for BF and COD, but i stopped using it for a few months. I downloaded it a few days ago and now I cant seem to pull up ANY servers! I am behind a router and I have my firewall up on my...
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    SCEPTRE x22wg-Gamer OWNERS NEED INPUT!

    Im looking to buy a DVI cable for this as Ive read many, many reviews stating that the included DVI cable is junk. What type of DVI input does the monitor accept? DVI-D, DVI-A, DVI-I? Would like to purchase online soon! Any help much appreciated!
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    Reputable Manufacturers of DVI cables

    Hello. Ordered a new Sceptre 22" gamer LCD tonight, but I totally forgot that the DVI cable provided sucks. Id like to purchase a no frills good quality DVI to DVI cable to connect my new monitor to my 8800 GTX. I realize that I could get a Monster cable, but my PC is mainly for recreational...
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    Dell E228WFP v. Scepter 22' gamer?

    I have decided to get a 22" for cheap and wait a few years to get a larger high quality panel then. I was thinking about a Sceptre 22" gamer, but after doing some research, Im leaning toward the Dell. I see on a few user reviews at Hardforums that the backlight bleed on the Dell is a little...
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    Vista and Sound Cards

    Im almost done with the third phase of my upgrade. Im looking to upgrade my sound card and Speakers. I will be getting the Logitech Z-5500 system for my speakers. But while researching a sound card, I became increasingly concerned that any purchase I make now wont be worth a sh!t when I...
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    Needs opinions on an LCD screen.

    Im going to keep this short and sweet. Im in the market for a new monitor. I have been using my faithfull 19" Dell Trinitron going on 7 years now and... I think she is ready to be promoted to net surfing work; monitor retirement. lol Anyway, Im very key to wanting a monitor that will...
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    8800 GTX case fitment

    Hi all. I just stepped up to an EVGA 8800 GTX, and I was wondering if any of you had one running in a Thermaltake Soprano (Tsunami) case? From the looks of it I may be busting out the die grinder, but if anyone has fit this in a soprano/tsunami how did you do it? thanks
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    COD2 ingame server browser for multi

    Hi. I need to know if there is an option for the in game COD2 browser to show actual ping rather than an X to indicate decent ping. there have been many games that I have been playing that I have been geting owned on, only to find out the "good" connection server is pinging over 100 for me...
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    AMD 939, some opinions.

    So Im still a 939 owner user and abuser and I gotta be honest, I dont think I will be fully upgrading to a current gen layout for a few more years so no C2D or AM2 rec please. That being said, I am currently running a 4000+ San Diego. I love this thing and I have been running it for a year...
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    EVGA 7900 GTO

    Just wanted to ask a question. As far as the 7900 GTO's are concerned, are there still people out there that are looking for them, or has everyone turned their head to the 8800's? I got two GTO's, and I have one getting ready to go for step up, but I have the other one that Im going to be...
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    EVGA, the step up, and the glory......sort of.

    Well, I pulled the trigger last night on the step up program with EVGA for one of the them nice new shiny 8800 GTXs that got all lined up lookin purty. Heh, I guess my idea for 7900 GTO SLI till a ground up build REALLY didnt stand the test of time. Anyway, for those of you that have used...
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    COD multi

    Hi. I just got COD2 and finished the single player, and Im not hitting the multi. Well, I thought that going in it would be just like the old days of the original COD, fast paced big fire fight bliss that I happily gave hours of my life per day to. But after playing COD2 multi....it just...
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    EVGA Warrenty?

    Well, Im officially pissed off about my video cards. I just ran a performance test in Company of Hero's and SLI performed WORSE than a single GTO. Something aint right and Im tired of trying to trouble shout this crap. So in light of that, Im going to begin the warrenty process with EVGA. have...