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  1. bchreng

    AMD Zen “RYZEN” CPUs Detailed – 8 Cores, 3.4Ghz+ & Auto Overclocking With “XFR”

    Looks good! I'll most likely be switching to this sometime late next year.
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    FX-8350 vs i5-6402p for gaming

    There's a Microcenter around me, but it's quite a drive. I'll hang onto my system and hold out for a nice deal on an i5 upgrade kit sometime next year. I saw that deal earlier and was mighty tempted. I'm happy with the $600 system I got though. Runs my older Steam and Blizzard games fine at...
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    FX-8350 vs i5-6402p for gaming

    Sorry for taking so long to reply guys. I've decided to go with the AMD system and go against what I mentioned earlier and upgrade the internals later next year when I can find a $200ish deal on an Kaby Lake CPU/mobo/memory combo. Thanks for all the help!
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    FX-8350 vs i5-6402p for gaming

    Thanks for all the replies! I need to edit my sig as I don't have that system anymore. My current system is a i7 6700HQ HP notebook with integrated graphics. XD Going off your responses, I think I'll either stick with the Intel system, or wait another 3 months or so for Kaby Lake. If anything...
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    FX-8350 vs i5-6402p for gaming

    Ah okay. The reason for those 2 specific processors is because I'm deciding between 2 prebuilt systems. The 8350 system comes with a RX 480 4gb card and costs $600 (USD). The 6402p system ships with a 1060 3gb card and costs $50 more. Whichever one I decide to go with, I don't ever really intend...
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    FX-8350 vs i5-6402p for gaming

    Hey guys! I'm trying to game (possibly record/cast gameplay too via OBS) on a budget and would like your opinions. Most everything else being equal, (GPU, memory, and etc) which one would be better for gaming? Although the i5 seems to cost more upfront, I think it'll make up the difference in...
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    Acer Aspire Desktop PC $349 on Web, $289 in Store w/ Monitor

    I bought one the other day and the quality is pretty high. They're almost right up there with Compaqs and HPs. Like most Compaqs and HPs nowadays, it does not come with any CDs/DVDs. It has a recovery partition and gives you the option to burn your own restore discs if you should so choose...
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    HOT! Battlefield 2 - $34.99 @ Fry's Electronics!!!

    My specs are similar to yours and mine lagged quite a bit with the 5.6 Catalyst drivers. After downloading and installing an older set of drivers (I got the 5.4 based Omegas), the demo ran as smooth as silk.
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    Is PC-cillin any good?

    I'm guessing that it doesn't work as well as the bigger names like Norton and McAffee, but how does it stack up?
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    Antec smart power 2.0 500

    I bought TruePower 2.0 380W from Fry's a few weeks ago. How does it compare with this SmartPower? Does the modular design affect the power output in any way?
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    GTA San Andreas $29.99 at CUSA this Sunday

    The Fry's in my area took an extra step and temporarily dropped the price down to $29.99 for the PC version. :confused:
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    Which Linux package should I download for my Athlon 64?

    I'm not really sure what it's meant for. What if it's only compatible for Intel's Itanium CPUs or something? :(
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    What will the power requirements be in 1.5 years?

    I'm guessing that 400W would be sufficient for low-to-midrange systems with high end ones requiring 480W or above.
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    Which Linux package should I download for my Athlon 64?

    According to /. a new version of Debian ('Sarge') has been released today. Which of the packages am I supposed to get for my Athlon 64 -based rig? I'm pretty sure the i386 will work, but is IA64 the one that I should get for my processor?
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    PSU/Case question

    Buy a name brand power supply and use this calculator as a rough estimate. :) http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/
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    Is it safe to use this PSU on my rig?

    Thanks for the input. I don't intend to upgrade this system anytime soon. :)
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    Filters on intake fans

    Hmm... I do leave my computer on a carpeted floor. I'm trying to keep things as silent as possible and I do open it to dust it out every couple weeks or so. So I guess I can do without one. Thanks for the replies. :)
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    Is it safe to use this PSU on my rig?

    **Update They just got the Antec Truepower 2.0 380W PSU in so I decided to return the Neopower and purchase that one for $70 instead. That should be enough to power my rig right?
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    Filters on intake fans

    Does anyone here have filters attached to the intake fan(s) in their case? For those that do, do they do a good job at reducing the amount of dust that enters the system?
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    Budget gaming computer?

    A good gaming card will set you back about $200. A nice CPU and motherboard will cost another $175 or so that leaves $125 left to budget for a hard drive, memory and dvd burner. 1GB of memory would cost about $100, dvd burners usually start at $50 and a hard drive would be another 50 or so. I...
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    Is it safe to use this PSU on my rig?

    The PSU cost me $120 +tax at Fry's. I decided to get it there b/c it's relatively close to where I live and I don't have to pay for the shipping that I would had I ordered it online. :D
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    Is it safe to use this PSU on my rig?

    Thanks for the recommendations. I decided to get the Antec NeoPower 480W PS. :D
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    Is it safe to use this PSU on my rig?

    Are there any brands that you guys would recommend in particular?
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    Is it safe to use this PSU on my rig?

    Most of the components were purchased at Fry's. The reason why I got 2x512 was because it was on sale for $75 after MIR and it was a decent brand. They have another one of sale, a 1GB stick of Patriot -brand memory that was $70 after MIR but I'm a little weary about smaller companies and MIRs. I...
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    Is it safe to use this PSU on my rig?

    I'm building a new system and am a little budget-minded right now. Here are the planned components: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ (S754) ECS K8M800 Mainboard 1GB Corsair PC3200 DDR RAM (2x512) ATI AIW X800XT 16X DVD Drive Maxtor 250GB HDD w/8MB cache Would this cheap 350W PS be sufficient for...
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    Britains speed cameras

    What's the most recent episode? The one about the Ariel Atom?
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    How common are dead pixels in camera lcds?

    Exchanging items through websites can take forever and I need this camera for E3. I'm also not too sure if they'll take it back because of dead pixels alone.
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    How common are dead pixels in camera lcds?

    How common is it to have dead pixels in camera lcds? More importantly, are they covered under warranty? I ordered a SD200 recently (gonna arrive soon hopefully) and am really freaking out seeing as how most of the Sony PSPs I've seen had numerous dead pixels on them. I've had two SD100s in...
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    CompUSA Pre-Thanks Giving Sale 4 pm to 10 pm Wed

    The DVD player has s-video and component video support. Does it come with any of those cables or must they be bought separately?
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    Circuit City: 10 bucks off PC games over $9.99.

    YMMV on this if you try to use it to get games for free. I tried getting a 9.99 game but the manager wouldn't allow it. He claimed it was a misprint and that he "wasn't in the business of giving out games for free."
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    [Dead] Best Buy: 8/29-9/04: BFG 6800 OC + Far Cry + Doom 3 - $299.99

    Is demand for these high? I've been told that for around $100 more, the GT version offers the best bang for the buck.
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    New Arctic Cooling VGA Silencers (6800 model $29 shipped)

    Thanks for the link Self, I snagged an ATI 3 for myself. The price was much better than what I would've paid at newegg.
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    ATI Silencer3 vs. VGA Silencer rev3

    We'll just have to wait until the 20th to see. There's a preview of the entire line of Silencers here: http://pcmoddingmy.com/content.php?review.81 I'll most likely be getting one of these to replace my Rev. 3 VGA Silencer.
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    Deal Dead? Kodak EasyShare DX6340 3.1 MegaPixel; $119 + tax free shipping w/coupon!!!

    The dock comes with a rechargeable battery and acts as a charger. When the camera's not in use, simply stick in the dock and it'll recharge the battery for you. You also won't have to bother with opening the little door on the side of the camera to plug in the usb cable, which is supposedly a...
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    Deal Dead? Kodak EasyShare DX6340 3.1 MegaPixel; $119 + tax free shipping w/coupon!!!

    I just got in on this deal. I've been looking for a 3mp camera eversince my uncle wanted to "borrow" my Canon SD100. This deal seems to be posted everywhere, I hope Gateway hasn't run out yet. :(
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    Canon PowerShot S45 Digital Camera - $299 Shipped

    Check out Canon's Powershot website at http://www.powershot.com They've updated with the new models that are coming out in the next few months.
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    Geforce FX5900 128mb not slower xt or se $183

    NewEgg has an XFX 5900XT for 159. Is that deal any good?
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    PS2 Ninja Assault w/Guncon2 at KB Toys - $19.99 PM'ed at EB!

    The last time I tried PMing at EB, they told me that I had to mail in a PM voucher with the game's UPC and proof of the cheaper advertised price. I'd then have to wait 8-10 weeks for a check refunding the difference to be mailed to me. Needless to say, I took my business elsewhere. I guess...
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    Dell 15" LCD opinions? (E151FPp)

    My monitor that I've been using for the past 6 years (an Iiyama 17" CRT MF-8617) recently broke down which puts me in the market for a new one. I went to Frys the other day and purchased a Samsung 151v for $300. A friend, however, recommends that I return it and get a Dell's 15" LCD (Dell...