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    Motherboard for e6700

    I need help finding the best mobo for an e6700 around 200 dollars that will work well with Vista. I do graphic design, video editing, and gaming. The reason why I'm asking is because everything i find for mobo selection is from January, and its almost June, so I'm just looking for the best...
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    When are prices dropping on c2d?

    Anyone get any more info on the price drops of quarter 2 for c2d? i want the e6600, but i'm wondering firstly when exactly is quarter 2 supposed to start and what price is it going to drop to? thanks
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    Mobo question

    do you HAVE to use a sli psu on a sli capable mobo? or only when you use your gpu's in sli? Essentially i want to buy a sli mobo, eVGA (122-CK-NF68-AR) Motherboard, but i had already bought a very nice 500 watt psu a couple months ago, do i have to invest in a new psu even though i only want...
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    How Much is my computer worth?

    This computer is only 3 months old and has a 3 year platinum warranty through CompUSA. AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ Socket 939 2 GB DDR Memory 250 GB HD Motherboard has PCI-e and 3 PCI Slots 4 Slots for memory, so up to 4 gigs 1. Ok so give me a price for that configuration 2. Now...
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    How Much is my computer worth?

    This computer is only 3 months old and has a 3 year platinum warranty through CompUSA. AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ Socket 939 2 GB DDR Memory 250 GB HD Motherboard has PCI-e and 3 PCI Slots 4 Slots for memory, so up to 4 gigs 1. Ok so give me a price for that configuration 2. Now...
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    Question about Dual Core and XP AND VISTA

    Ok so obviously software will only optimize dual core if built to work with multiple threads. Well i have a question about the operating systems. Does XP optimize the cpu usage of say c2d, does vista?
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    I got an E6300 is it worth the upgrade to E6600?

    Ok i got the Intel Retail Edge bundle, with an e6300, a DG965WH intel Motherboard and vista ultimate. I'm thinking about selling the mobo and processor and going for a e6600 and better mobo. I game and do everything else. Is it worth it to upgrade? Thanks
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    How to you make a restore disc for your computer?

    Ok i got my computer setup the way i want it, but i want to make some restore disks so if anything happens i can jut pop in my discs and put it exactly the way it is now. Can someone help? thanks
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    Driver Help

    my sound, my ethernet port, and my computers abililty to recognize external harddrives are not there. can someone please guide me in the right direction. My computer is a Compaq SR1950nx their website doesnt help.
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    Universal Drivers

    I bought a compaq, i decided to put linux on it to try it out, well as luck would have it it corrupted my windows partition, leaving me with no window..ie no more gaming or pretty much using any of the programs that i need. I have a copy of xp pro so i'm going to install that, but i need...
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    NEED HELP

    I'm a gamer and i design graphics.
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    wtf is up with newegg.com

    They seemed to change the website tonight?
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    Does Refresh Rate REally matter?

    Title says it all.
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    HeatSink broke off mobo

    How can i figure out what kind of heatsink i need? Its a p4 2.4 ghz
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    Difference between cat 5 and cat 6

    What is the difference between cat 5 and cat 6?
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    Securing my Wireless Network

    How can i get it so it doesnt stay on Linksys as the name and make it so its secure and requires a password to use. I have a Linksys Wireless-B Broadband Router Model BEFW11S4. Thanks
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    Simple Video Editing Software

    Anyone know of any good free ones?
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    Format Program

    are there progs that format faster than stupid xp default?
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    Instant Message Programs

    Looking for suggestions for a instant messaging program that supports aim... other than aim and trillian and gaim. Thanks
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    Ethernet drivers

    I put a fresh install of xp prof on my system and now my ethernet port isnt being recognized. I'm guessing i wiped some drivers or something, need help to get it working. I know there is litter info given, but i figured i dont really know what else is needed. Thanks
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    Personality Transfers

    I'm not sure if you guyz are familiar with a program called WinInstall, regardless it is a personality transfer program, i was wondering if you guyz would know of any freeware personality transfer programs. Thanks
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    Why is AM2 so cheap?

    Why are AM2 processors so cheap? like can get a 3800+ for like half the price of a socket 939... is there a drastic loss in performance? can someone please clarify the situation. Thanks
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    Looking for good PSU >600

    title says enough.. keep price between 100-200 bucks plz
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    Screen Splitters

    Does anyone know of screen splitter software that would allow having up to 4 virtual screens on one physical monitor?
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    Windows Media Player 11

    For some reason i cant play most videos that i have with wmp11, like .avi And when i go to websites like ebaumsworld.com and try to view the videos they dont work Is there an addon that i'm missing?
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    Unmountable Boot Volume

    Ok so my laptop was all fine and dandy, i let my mom use it... She wakes up in the morning telling me my comp crashed. Blue screen comes up "Unmountable Boot Volume". Anyone know how to fix this w/o reinstalling windows?
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    Need Gaming Case

    I'm looking for some suggestions on Excellent Cases that will keep my system cool and have enough room for my toys. Cases with tooless features are especially good.
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    MAX AMT RAM Possible

    I heard that the maximum amount of RAM that any mobo can actually use is 4 Gigs. Can someon shed any light on if this has changed?
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    Hard Drive goes berserk. Need help

    Ok so here is the deal. I have my normal hard drive that holds my OS etc, and then I have a 300 gig drive for storage. Both are side by side in the same bay. My main HD was having some problems and was also running XP Home. I got a copy of Professional from work so I figured I would go ahead and...
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    Need a Notebook, recomendations plz

    Hey everyone, wondering if anyone has any recomendations for a good Notebook, keep it under 1500, thx.
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    Joke time..

    A guy walks into a bar with his pet monkey. He orders a drink and while he's drinking, the monkey jumps all around the place. The monkey grabs some olives off the bar and eats them. Then he grabs some sliced limes and eats them. He then jumps onto the pool table and grabs one of the billiard...
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    dual channel

    i bought some ram that said it was dual channel... what does that mean and how do i make it work?
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    Best oc for cpu?

    what is best for cheepo cpu? 3000+ venice? operton? i need help deciding b4 my build.
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    eDimensional Audio FX 3.5mm Connector Force Feedback Gaming Headset

    eDimensional Audio FX 3.5mm Connector Force Feedback Gaming Headset: Give the Pros and Cons! Can you turn off the vibrations? give me all the detail b4 i buy.
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    Need Recomendation for Headphones!

    Hey everyone, my headphones that cost about 20 bucks from walmart just blew on me. So i need new headphones. I like noise canceling headphones that cover the entire ear. Can anyone recomend a set with a link that they like? I'm looking for price ranges of 15-35 dollars. THX
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    Has anyone purchased the Abit Fatal1ty AA8XE mobo?

    and if you have canyou give a review, b/c i'm interested in purchasing one.
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    1000-1200 Budget for a gaming pc, any suggetions?

    I'm on a 1000-1200 dollar budget, but i'm not quite sure what to get to get the most for my money. I know you guyz have plenty of suggestions, let em rip. BTW this is for the computer only, not peripherals.
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    AMD or Intel? which is better for gaming?

    I currently own 2 systems, both are semi outdated, but can still, for the most part, play any game out there. One has AMD and the other Intel, but due to other components in the computer there is no way to distinguish which processor is actually better. Basically i just want to here peoples...
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    For gamers: Home Edition or Professional.. does it even matter?

    My computer currently has XP HE and i was wondering if i should upgrade to Professional considering i own that as well. So does anyone know what the major difference between XP HE and P are, and why those differences would accumulate to better gaming? Or if this assumption is even true...