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    8800GTS 320 at 1680x1050

    I've got every piece to my new system except the video card. I've been debating between the 640GTS and the 320 GTS. I'm definatly getting an eVGA with the option to step-up, but i just can't afford the GTX right now. I game at 1680X1050, and will eventually run either of these cards in SLi, or...
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    LG L246W

    Hey guys, I work at Best Buy and just saw an LG L246W come off the truck. Since I work back in the computers dept, I got to set it up (on a crappy analog connection with a picture slideshow.) I havn't got a chance to run any movies or games on it, but I wanted to know if anyone has heard...
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    Is 64-bit worth it?

    I have Windows Ultimate, with both 32 and 64 bit. I'm vbuilding a brand new system as we speak, and I would really like to go to 64 bit, but is it worth it? Or will it be worth it soon? What would the pros and cons of 64bit Ultimate be. Here are what my new system specs will be: C2D E6300...
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    Motherboard for a new build

    Hey everyone, I'm looking to build my third system (first since 2002), and I need some opinions on motherboards. I figured I'd post here since I always get good responses from you guys. I'm trying to decide between the eVGA 680i mobo, and the ASUS P5N-E SLI board. Here's what I'm putting...
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    New LCD opinions

    So I'm looking at getting a new LCD, mine sorta just broke, but that's a whole other story. I do alot of gaming, minimal photo editing (mess with photoshop), and I definatly plan on playing HD content with Vista, so HDCP is a must. I've been looking alot at the Samsung 205BW. It seems to have...
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    thermal paste?

    is it possible to put thermal paste on a video card? my 7800GT runs really hot ...idles at like 54
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    Holy Temperature

    Um...so my GPU is currently at 60 C...and I had nothing running. How am I to fix this so I see a signeficant change. I'm running a eVGA 7800 GT. Thanks
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    7800 GT temps

    I have the eVGA 7800GT CO edition at stock settings. So far this card has been idling at about 53 C. Right now, I'm sitting here with iTunes and this browser running, and the temp is reading 53C. ...wtf? Any ideas? Anyone else have this problem?
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    overclocking my 7800GT

    I have the eVGA 7800GT CO edition. At stock its 470/1100. I OCed with coolbits and chose select optimal settings. This took it up to only 476/1110. Also, its idleing around 50 or 51 C which seems kinda high. I ran 3dmark05 and got a 7331. I think my CPU my be bottlenecking (A64 3200 venice). How...
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    overclocking

    Okay, I am getting ready to overclock my video card for the first time, here are my specs: eVGA 7800GT CO edition A64 3200+ venice 1 gig corsair blah blah blah I know coolbits is the best, but how do I know when its stable? Also, i need a link to d/l 3dmark05
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    farcry HDR patch issues

    So I installed that HDR patch for farcry, and I did everything I was instructed to do, but I don't notice any difference in the game. Anyone else having trouble with this?
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    F.E.A.R. = choppy

    So even with my 7800GT fear is still really choppy. Plus it doesnt have 1280x1024 for my LCD. What are the optimal settings in fear with my system: A64 3200+ venice (stock) eVGA 7800GT CO ed 1 gig corsair WD raptor Personally the game doesnt look any better than HL2, but it would be a...
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    F.E.A.R. issues

    Okay the people in the F.E.A.R. forums are morons, so I come here. I installed fear, but do I really have to use a cd to play? Also, how come I can't run the game at 1280x1024?
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    x64

    is there ANY reason at all why I should install the 64-bit version of windows? Will I benifit from it any in games?
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    HDTV question

    Okay would it be better hooking my PC up to an HDTV via DVI to HDMI cable, or with component cables? I have a 7800GT and a 30" widscreen phillips HD TV (tube). I tried using a DVI cable and the DVI to HDMI adapter and the quality was below poor. Plus I couldn't even see the start bar...
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    new CPU

    I need more power, right now Im running a 3200+ venice, 7800GT CO ed, 1 gig of ram looking at getting another). What CPU should I look into getting? I do a lot of gaming, movies, music, multitask, etc. Any suggestions? I'm not lookin at spending like $1000 though, trying to pay for school too...
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    PureVideo

    Is nvidias PureVideo decoder worth buying? And what exactly is it going to do for me?
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    newest NVIDIA drivers

    anyone else have any problems with the new nvidia drivers (81.95)? After I installed them my computer was unbelievably slow.
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    7800 GT and xbox360

    Okay, I have the 7800GT CO edition from eVGA, and it came with the little adapter that has the component jacks on it. How can I get my xbox360 to run on my PC monitor? Does the computerhave to be off? Or can I just switch between them? Thanks
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    HDTV + PC

    Okay, I have this widescreen HDTV: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp...yId=pcmcat31800050030&id=1099394446947 It has an HDMI connection, and I was wondering if I could hook it up to my PC to game on and such via an HDMI to DVI adapter or and HDMI/DVI cable? If so, how good would it...
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    HDTV + 7800GT

    I just got a 7800GT CO ed...which is flippin sweet. Now lets say I buy this TV... http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp...yId=pcmcat31800050031&id=1097582050451 It has component and HDMI. Let's say I want to peridoically hook up my PC to this TV....any chance of hat happening? If so what...
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    bottleneck?

    I just recently purchased the eVGA 7800GT CO edition, but I'm running an A64 3200 venice. Will this be a CPU bottleneck, or will I be alright?
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    3200+ overclocking

    Okay I have never overclocked before...I'm definatly a newbie. Is there a really easy way to do it? I have 3200+ venice.
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    7800 life expectancy?

    How long do you think the 7800 GTX and GTs will be around before next generation cards come out? Any ideas? Or does anyone know when/if 512mb versions are coming out soon?
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    which 7800 GT?

    Okay I'm getting a 7800GT, because its only like 5-10 frames behind the GTX in most cases, and the price difference isn't worth it to me. The two GTs I'm lookin at are the XFX which is at 450/1050, and the eVGA which is at 445/1070. Whats the advantage of each? Which is a better deal? The XFX...
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    GPU update

    So right now I'm sitting on an x800XL (256mb). I'm kinda waiting to see if the x800 CrossFire edition will ever come out and see how it compares to any high end cards. I'm sorta considering updating, but am in no hurry to thrown any money doen just yet. Any thoughts? Anything on the verge of...
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    x800 crossfire?

    Does anyone know when the x800 crossfire cards are supposed to come out? I have an x800XL and I'm curious to see how that will bench in crossfire mode compared to some other high end cards.
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    LCD TV question

    I just got a job at Best Buy, and we get like 40% off the Insignia brand (aka house brand) LCD TVS. I'm thinking of purchasing a 26" one. Heres a link... http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp...yId=pcmcat31800050025&id=1110265591829 Check it out, tell me what you think.
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    LCD TV

    Would an LCD tv work okay for gaming/desktop. I wanna get one and use it for both. Maybe something like the Viewsonic N2750W.
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    LCD cleaning

    I'm sort of new to the whole LCD thing, just got mine a few weeks ago and I've having trouble cleaning it. There are a few spudges my rommate so gracfully put on there that won't come out by wiping it with a cloth. How do I get these out? Whats safe to use? Also, I'm actually thinking of...
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    dual display problems

    So I've have two monitors for awhile now. I just moved into my dorm and I want one monitor on my desk, and the other across the room by the futon. I have the one on my desk connected via DVI, and the one across the room I've tried two ways and neither will work. I've tried DVI/VGA adapter, into...
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    hi-res gaming

    How are people running half-life 2 and any other game at resolutions over 1280x1024? That's as high as mine goes. What about 1600x1280?
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    LCD question

    Should you turn your LCD off when you're not in the room or not using it. I usually leave my computer on all day, but is it bad for the LCD to be left on all the time?
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    electric shock

    My computer has been shocking the crap out of me latly. I have the Coolermaster Wavemaster case, and all the metal parts have been shocking the crap out of me. Its not like a zap either, its a steady flow. Whats going on here? Could it be my surge protecter or anything?
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    WD raptor questions

    Ok I just bought a WD Raptor 74GB 10k rpm and I don't have the money for two. If I were to get a second one later, would RAID be a good idea? I've never used it, nor do I know how to set it up. Couldn't I just plug ion the second one and run them non-raid just fine?
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    motherboard Coax problems

    I have the gigabyte K8NF-9 motherboard with coax in/out. I also have the Logitech z-5500 digital speakers. Shouldn't I be about to use the coax connection on the motherboard to get digital audio? Any idea of how to make that work? I tried plugging it in and turn my reciever input to digital and...
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    gigabyte K8NF-9 support

    Does the Gigabyte K8NF-9 support the Venice core right out of the box? Do I need a BIOS upgrade?
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    3200 Venice Temps

    I'm running an A64 3200 Venice, gigabyte K8NF-9 mobo, and my temperature is somewhere between 32C and 37C. 32 at boot. Does this sound about right or does my thermal paste suck? I know it wouldn't be the heatsink, it's a nice Zalman.
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    Good PSU?

    I need a good PSU. Any recomendations? I'm running: A64 3200 Venice Gigabye K8NF-9 MSI RX800XL (256mb) Seagate 160 SATA WD 200GB IDE Buy 1GB of corsair XMS ram I plan on overclocking, and I want to keep the cost of the PSU down if I can.
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    Overclocking advice

    Okay I'm currently finishing up my new computer. I put in a 3200+ venice core, Gigabyte K8NF-9 motherboard, MSI x800 XL (256mb), 1GB corsair ram, but tonight I'm ordering a 2x512 pack of XMS. Also 1 Seagate 160GB SATA (which is really loud for some reason), and WD 200 IDE. I've got a nice Zalman...