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    Windows Vista Download link ***HERE*** Now With Product Key

    I can't seem to get the damn CD key either. None of the links posted work for me and browser goes to fast for me to even see the link im supposed to watch for. Any ideas or anyone want to PM me a CD key? I only intend on installing this on 1 HD. Thanks
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    Help spending around $700

    Well after nearly a month of review reading and question asking, I have finally settled on the final product. Unfortunetely it has cost me slightly over $1000 when I was hoping to keep it around $700, but this should be a killer rig. Heres the specs: Opteron 146 tested at 2.8ghz on air DFI...
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    Antec True480

    Will this power supply with 20 pin connector be good enough for my new build? Opteron 146 DFI Ultra-D G.Skill 2gb(2x1gb) PC4000 Sapphire x1800xt 512 MB Specs copied from antec.com FEATURES Maximum Power 480 Watts Switches ATX Logic on-off additional power rocker...
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    So torn on which one to buy...

    Ok, after reading this review: http://www.futuremark.com/forum/showthread.php?t=848 I have ruled out the x850 series. Now I just wish someone would show the difference in performance between the 256mb and 512mb x1800xt's.
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    So torn on which one to buy...

    even though its only 256mb? The 512MB card is only $60 more. How much of a difference does the memory size make?
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    So torn on which one to buy...

    Damn, making a decision gets tougher the more I look into it. I think I have ruled out the x1900xt though. I can't see spending $450 on a video card when I could buy an Xbox 360 plus Oblivion for damn near the same price. I have a feeling the x850xt will be plenty for me. And by going that...
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    So torn on which one to buy...

    If I spend $200+ I cant see myself upgrading within the next 2 years. I don't upgrade often. Heck im still using a ti4200 which I got back in 2002 or 2003 I think. I haven't been reading up on AM2, Conroe, or DX10 much. Is now a bad time to upgrade to a Nf4 64 bit system?
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    So torn on which one to buy...

    Hmm, not bad. I think my problem is if im going to splurge im going to do it right. So im either going to spend $150 or go all out and spend $300+ and get at least the x1800xt 512MB. Is the x1900 worth checking out if im going to consider breaking the bank? I had the Sapphire 512MB x1800xt in...
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    So torn on which one to buy...

    Im building a new PC in order to play oblivion. My current Barton 2500+ with GF4 Ti4200 is just pathetic. Ive already decided on the opteron 146, DFI LP Ultra-D, and 2gb G.Skill PC4000 RAM, but can't decide on the card no matter how many reviews I read. I would like something that will run...
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    Heatware.com

    Anyone else having trouble accessing this site? I have been unable to get to even the basic site let alone check other peoples heat.
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    $1500 game machine - critique me

    ATI R520 Sapphire X1800XT 512MB GDDR3 PCI-E 16x Video Card - $285/$255AR shipped @ NewEgg How? This is the card im currently looking for and waiting for a price in that range but all I see is $305 shipped?
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    Which RAM??

    But why is it lower priced? Is there something im missing? Also would the PC4000 with timings of 3-3-3-8 be capable of titer timings if run under stock speed? Im not really sure how timings work and truthfully which ones are important.
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    Which RAM??

    Im building a new system: DFI nF4 Ultra-D Opteron 146 x1800xt and I cant decide on which RAM now. My opteron runs at 2.7ghz on air so Id like RAM that can run 1:1 hopefully up until at least 250. So should I get 2gb PC4000 or 2gb PC3200 with titer timings? The part that confuses me is...
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    ~~~~ IWANNA ~~~~

    I want... An x1800xt card for around $250 shipped. Damnit, why didnt I jump on that $50 ATI coupon from Newegg.
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    DEAD AGAIN Shot Glass Chess set

    Ok, this is seriosuly rediculous. Their site has been broken for over 12 hours now. They have to be losing some decent money by not being able to accept orders. Makes me almost not want to deal with a company who doesnt have their ****** together.
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    DEAD AGAIN Shot Glass Chess set

    This is the message I get at the top of their page... function UpdateTotal(form) { form.page.value =''; form.URL.value = 'http://www.spilsbury.com/webapp/wcs/sto...late?calculationUsageId=-1&orderItemId*=&quantity*=&URL=OrderItemDisplay'; if(form.removeProd.length){ for ( var i=0; i <...
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    DEAD AGAIN Shot Glass Chess set

    Is anyone else having issues when they try to add anything to their cart from that store? I get a long error message on their website.
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    SATA, PATA, RAID...???

    Thanks for the info
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    Opteron 146 and FX-57

    Thanks. So why would anyone buy an FX? I purchased a 146 opteron for $170 that does 2.8ghz+. Thats a quarter of the cost of the FX-57.
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    Opteron 146 and FX-57

    If you clock an opteron 146 up to speeds of 2.8mhz, is it technically the same processor as an FX-57 then?
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    SATA, PATA, RAID...???

    Can someone summarize for a noob who has been out of touch with technology for awhile what exactly SATA, PATA, and RAID as well as other terms relating to storage devices mean? I have tried looking up deffinitions only to come across more technical jargon. Also, for building a new PC what is...
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    Opteron 146 CAB2E overclock

    Now im wondering if I should turn around and sell the 146 and buy a 165. People have gotten $230-250 for a 146 Cabye 0540.
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    Opteron 146 CAB2E overclock

    Ended up picking up an Opty 146 CABYE 0540 NEW retail on ebay for $170 shipped. Heard this is one of the best cores to get. Thought for sure that it would have gone for $200+.
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    Opteron 146 CAB2E overclock

    Very nice.
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    Windows XP64 question

    Sorry if this is a lame question, but I have been out of the loop for awhile. Whats the difference between Windows XP and Xp64? Also will Windows XP run on a 64 system? I ask because im upgrading to an AMD 64bit system.
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    EDIT: MOVED Feel free to delete

    Sorry if this is a lame question, but I have been out of the loop for awhile. Whats the difference between Windows XP and Xp64? Also will Windows XP run on a 64 system? I ask because im upgrading to an AMD 64bit system.
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    Opteron 146 CAB2E overclock

    Any more luck with the CPU or do you not plan on taking it any further? Really curious as to what this will do.
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    Opteron 146 CAB2E overclock

    Haha, just...? You 'just' want a CPU for $150 that performs as well as one that goes for $800? I'd be happy with 2.4-2.6ghz. 2.8ghz would be amazing though. I was looking to get the one from tankguys since its retail and I didnt want to dish out more money for a HS/F. Will the stock HS/F...
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    Help spending around $700

    I probably won't be doing anything like that so sounds like single core will do just fine. Think I have settled on: G.SKILL Extreme Series 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 500 (PC 4000) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model F1-4000USU2-2GBHZ - Retail $159 SAPPHIRE 100134L...
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    Can't decide between these two...

    Thanks
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    Opteron 146 CAB2E overclock

    Let me know how it turns out. Im thinking of buying a 146 from tankguys too. Did you get the 0607 chip?
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    Can't decide between these two...

    Well no idea what HDR + FSAA is but thanks for the info. :P Leaning towards X1800XT now. Man do I feel out of touch with technology lately.
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    Help spending around $700

    Anyone else? Opty 165 or 2gb RAM?
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    Can't decide between these two...

    Ah, thanks for the link dfloyd. Im not too comfortable doing any modding of that sort.
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    Can't decide between these two...

    Haha, Oblivion is the very reason I am building a new system. So from your comment Im guessing it runs well with the x1800XT?
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    Can't decide between these two...

    By volt modding, you just mean OC in the BIOS? or do you mean messing with the actual card itself.
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    Can't decide between these two...

    SAPPHIRE 100134L Radeon X1800XT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 VIVO PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail for $264 SHIPPEd at Newegg OR eVGA 7900gt 256MB GDDR3 for $280 shipped Any thoughts?
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    Help spending around $700

    I see what your saying. I would never play a game/run AV while burning a disc anyways. But it would be nice to maybe browse the internet or write a paper, heck do anything with my PC while burning a disc. I sometimes get burn erros if my PC goes to screen saver mode or AV pops up and I close it...
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    Help spending around $700

    Do you have experience using a dual core though? I know you said you wish you had one, but does it make much of a difference when doing what you say? I also burn DVD's/CD's and I can't touch my PC during that 15-30 minutes without fear of overloading the CPU and getting a burn error. Thanks...
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    Help spending around $700

    Sorry to keep bumping this but what would be a better way to spend $150? Upgrading from my Kingston HyperX PC3200 1gb(2x512) to G.SKILL Extreme Series 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 500 (PC 4000) or getting an opteron 165 as opposed to opteron 144? Thanks