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    Lenovo ideapad y500

    okay its still early but wanted to share the problems i've been having, or really the one real annoying issue. when i've been playing XCom the screen tends to black out like its about to crash randomly but always seems to catch itself and get back to running normally. it doesn't happen...
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    Lenovo ideapad y500

    I just got the Y500, thought i'd give a first impressions. Ordered from Amazon, it came packaged in a Amazon big box and in it was the Lenovo box. Only mentioned that because i've read of people only receiving the Lenovo box where its not more protected. Everything looked clean with no...
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    Lenovo ideapad y500

    Thanks for the advice guys. I went ahead and bought it through Amazon, only because i had some rewards points to use on something that i forgot about. I just really hope i don't get a bad one. I was really back and forth on the extended warranty but in the end decided not to. My thinking was...
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    Need a gaming laptop

    I'm in the same boat. I am leaning towards the Y500. Seems to be the best bang for the buck for gaming i've found. http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-IdeaPad...VM0_B00ATANVLQ
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    Lenovo ideapad y500

    i'm looking to buy this too, well the i7 version. I'm very close to pulling the trigger. some issues i've read is the touchpad feeling loose and screws up sometimes. something about when/if it runs hot the keyboard can pause out and type being different. another thing i read is SLI is only...
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    Purchased a Dell computer and tried to stick a evga 650TI video card in it

    thanks for the help guys. i'm going to go see them and then figure out what i'll do after talking.
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    Purchased a Dell computer and tried to stick a evga 650TI video card in it

    I got the video card myself. to make a long story short this computer was very cheap through Slickdeals($400~) so i thought i could convert it into a okay gaming computer by changing out the video card and power supply if it needed it. and now i've run into this dilemma.... That was...
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    Purchased a Dell computer and tried to stick a evga 650TI video card in it

    I assume yes on both questions. before i left he showed me where it would go and that i had the space. the tech acted like everything went in fine in terms of install, its just the computer won't boot up with any of the other video cards. Only the card that came with the system.
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    Purchased a Dell computer and tried to stick a evga 650TI video card in it

    thanks for the feedback. i'm just not sure what to do right now. I have to go pickup the computer after work. the computer store keep telling me its because its Dell and Dell does their own thing to the components where they can't figure it out. they said it only boots up with the video card...
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    Purchased a Dell computer and tried to stick a evga 650TI video card in it

    they said it doesn't boot up. the computer store tried numerous video cards they have on hand and none of them would allow the system to boot up. only the video card the system came with would allow boot up. as for Windows 8, they said there was no serial number license because its...
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    Purchased a Dell computer and tried to stick a evga 650TI video card in it

    and apparently its not compatible with the motherboard from what the computer store is telling me. I'm kind of angry right now since i asked Dell before purchasing the video card and they said it would work. I don't know much about computers so i was wondering what exactly would i have to...
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    Need advice on Laptop purchase from Best Buy

    Its for work applications and mostly Quickbooks 2009 where i can have mobile access to it. I just got back from Best Buy and the sales guys recommended this one as the best 'bang for the buck': http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ol...tabbed-customerreviews 16 month no interest financing is...
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    My computer made a loud popping noise while it was idle

    thanks, i seem to be getting power then. My mobo is lit. Thing is when i try turning it on my fans faintly spin then nothing. any idea what i should try next?
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    My computer made a loud popping noise while it was idle

    now i can't seem to turn it on. I'm assuming its my power supply. Is there a way i can test it without having another one to alternate in to check if in fact its my power supply? Any ideas what else i might be able to do to troubleshoot this? thanks
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    I just got my computer from Ibuypower

    Thx for the fast answer. So I guess I probably wont find this adapter in any local store? Grrr, guess i'm waiting till monday if thats the case :(
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    I just got my computer from Ibuypower

    it appears that my monitor plug to my new PC is too small to fit. The plugs in my PC have two pretty big plugs right next to each other, their identical unlike my old Alienware which has one big one and one little one. I'm pretty down right now since I wanted to get this thing up and running...
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    Does the NEC ND-3540A Dual Format/Double Layer 16X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive

    I just got my computer and making sure all the parts are right. Everything looks good but I cant seem to find the NEC label on the DVD ROM Drive. I havent taken it out and currently looking at a side view. On the front side all I can read is DVD RW Ultra Drive and some other DVD Rewriteable...
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    What exactly do computer builders do during the Quality Control stage?

    10 minutes? they must be playing Solitaire for 13 days and counting...
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    Ordering this system on Friday

    Many gamers do go into windowed mode while their playing games to browse or search for something, and imo having x2 for that would help considerably.
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    What exactly do computer builders do during the Quality Control stage?

    11/4/2005 4:25:02 PM Processing Assembly completed. Proceeding to QC. 11/4/2005 9:49:46 AM Processing Materials required gathered. Proceeding to assembly line. 10/27/2005 5:01:22 PM Processing Credit Card Approved 10/26/2005 9:46:41 AM Processing Order Received/Processing 10/25/2005...
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    Are there any completely clear cases out there?

    I havent seen any in the cases i've looked at and dont know where to look. I was also wondering if I end up getting a Coolermaster Wavemaster case would you reccomend purchasing an additional fan other than the front and rear ones the case comes with? any reccomendations if so? thx
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    Time for New Main Computer, where to buy? What to get ?recommendations

    check out Ibuypower.com or Monarch(which everyone here seems to reccomend). I priced stuff out at Newegg piece by piece and it didnt come out much cheaper than the configurations I did from Ibuypower, factoring in the $100 off coupon. Monarch is a little more expensive but a better selection...
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    Would Asus SLI mobos be ranked at the top now

    since this was one of the big reasons i was going to stay away from Asus, I read so many people posting about their fan failing. I just contacted IBuyPower and they stated their Asus SLI mobos are now shipping with the new fans although they supposedly look the same from what he says...
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    monarch computer ? back to being good ?

    well basically i'm looking to get something like this: AMD X2 3800+ 7800 GT videocard (7800 GT CO if i order from Monarch, only 1 and only sli for future uptrade possibility) MSI SLI board (I'm still somewhat undecided on Mobo but leaning towards this) 2 GB memory WD 400 GB Harddrive...
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    monarch computer ? back to being good ?

    If anyone has had a problem with Monarch custom built PC's please post your experience. I'm strongly thinking about purchasing through them because they have more options than Ibuypower although a little bit more expensive, but worth it if they double check everything and are thorough before...
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    When Monarch lists desktops under 'custom' and 'custom modded' for $40 more

    and does anybody know if I order a Asus motherboard, will they take care of the fan issue themself before sending it to me since those fans are being replaced for free like its a defect anyways?
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    Am i going to notice a big difference from XP Home Edition to XP Media Center?

    and not sure if I should get Media Center this time, it cost like $50 more and I might get a TV tuner deal with it which cost another $100 or so. I currently have XP Home edition.
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    Are there 80GB harddrives available for a Sony PCG-GRX 700 notebook currently?

    He swears to me that I cant find a 80GB harddrive or higher thats compatible with his notebook, and willing to bet me $100. We're kind of in a dilemma in terms of which of our computers we should sacrifice to use for the family business security system we're going to install which requires a...
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    Why would a Seagate 400gb 8mb cache cost $40 more

    [S-ATA150] WDC 400 GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache Hard Drive [S-ATA150] Seagate 400 GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache Hard Drive im assuming the Western digital is a no brainer?
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    Can someone give a general idea of whats due out soon w/ general timetables?

    so people like me dont look back in hindsight and say "damn i wish i waited another month to get this computer" having regrets? I know theres Crossfire but when will this hit mainstream and at what point will this influence the prices of something like a 7800GT? I believe theres that...
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    A new computer any obvious conflicts?

    You might want to wait it out a little bit since a bunch of new stuff is due out soon from what i read, which might drop the prices of the current stuff. I'm hoping this happens with video cards since ati is coming out with Crossfire which might drop the 7800GT, and i think the next generation...
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    WD Raptor... Where are its competitors?

    I think i have a 8 GB harddrive right now, but i cant remember exactly, its probably a bit higher but not by much since i can only fit like 3 games on it right now (World of Warcraft, Warcraft 3, Warhammer 40k, other various software that came from the original bundle is also on it). basically...
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    Checking for compatibility before the buy

    I read the DFI board is for overclockers. I'll be buying a new computer soon so i'm in the same position and i dont plan on overclocking either. It seems all the motherboards have some issues that scare me. I was set on MSI from the anandtech review but then i read the forums and people seem...
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    WD Raptor... Where are its competitors?

    Raptor sounds cool, like Baracuda, thats why i might get one. Not sure yet, deciding between 74gb Raptor or 400GB WDC400. I know I dont need that much space but its convenient especially if your currently in a position where space is a problem. on the other hand Raptor has a cool name, nice...
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    Pls critique this computer build. I'm about to order this...

    Yeah thats what i planned on, they dont give an options iwthout power supply though.
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    Pls critique this computer build. I'm about to order this...

    I wanted to be safe and have future upgrade for SLI possibility and figured i'd just get the 500+ powersupply now. My current computer from Alienware years ago is having power supply problems and I'm paranoid of that happening again also. oh and thanks again for your input )
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    Pls critique this computer build. I'm about to order this...

    They are assembling, I dont trust myself or my brother putting this much money into parts. Its just a build from their customizing site i'm trying to finalize.
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    Pls critique this computer build. I'm about to order this...

    I'm sorry i'm not sure then, I have to call them. Its listed on ibuypowers site.
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    Pls critique this computer build. I'm about to order this...

    Would PCI Express be the manufacturer? If so its PCI Express 16X. I dont know much about computers so i wont be overclocking, but i want to use it for gaming mainly. thx for replying :)
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    Pls critique this computer build. I'm about to order this...

    Coolermaster WaveMaster Case w/420W Power Supply [939-pin] AMD® Athlon-64 X2 3800+ CPU w/ Hyper Transport Technology MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum-SLI nForce4-SLI Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Dual Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE 1394 PCI-E MB Nvidia GEforce 7800GT w/ 256MB 400 GB HARD...