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    Gut check on new system

    Hey all- putting together a new build and wanted to get everyones opinion before i made the jump. It's always good to double check before spending $1000. This will be used for general gaming and what not. My computers usually last 5-6 years before i upgrade so i like to get the best bang for...
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    building info

    If you have not bought this yet I would go with the z68 chipset board. Z68 is the newest chipset and supports features that the p67 does not.
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    Buzzing noise...

    I had this problem on my cooler master case as well. weird
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    Can someone work up a $700 build? Gaming rig

    Newegg.com - Once You Know, You Newegg 600 American Leaves you room to upgrade where neccesary or get a nice monitor or something
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    To Buy or Build?

    If you are waiting 2 months though the prices will change so its hard to build a system in your head now than buy it in 2 months. You should come back when you have your budget and are ready to buy. Edit: didnt read that discout part ( can you hook up Tech Forums with that too? haha) But go...
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    Building Gaming PC Around $1400 Budget

    AH, always confuses me when they use $ instead of CAD, but the same stil applies, build your own. You will learn more, have a better understanding of your computer, and will also save some money. Edit: by the way just noticed the computer in your sig, why spend 1400 when it wont give you that...
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    Video card and motherboard.

    Do you really want sli? I would consider a single card setup instead. Newegg.com - XFX HD-489A-ZDFC Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards This is the same price and will preform exceedingly well. ALso...
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    Building Gaming PC Around $1400 Budget

    IM not going to lie, that seems like a rip off considering the combo deal on newegg right now costs about half that and is basically the same parts. Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more! seriously though, you should consider putting it together...
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    laptop memory

    I'm thinking that is worth the speed drop of the ram, I mean, that cant make too big of a difference. Plus, if anyone has tried running vista on 1 GB would agree more ram if even slower, is much better. Thanks Mak
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    laptop memory

    Alright, so I have an old acer aspire 5050 with 1 gig of pc 5300 memory, my buddy's computer just died and he said he would grace me with the memory ( 2x 1gigs) but it is pc 4200. will there be any complications from adding the lower clocked memory to my laptop? Thanks
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    Video Card Upgrade

    Sorry, guess i should have clarified, I meant a price drop on any of the slightly pricier cards. That is one of the cards I was looking at Sora so thanks for helping me with me on that. I guess I should specify thought that I will be using it at 1280x1024. So i'm pretty much thinking everyone...
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    Video Card Upgrade

    How is everyone doing, been a few months since my last post but i like to check in every now and again. I haven't been keeping up as much as I would like with the new advances in technology so I will ask for the help at the place I truly trust. Well, looks like it is time for another graphics...
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    Help me buying a new core2duo pc

    If you are not overclocking than you can go for a cheaper skt775 mobo like the gigabyte ep45. a great and stable mobo. what are the timings on the ram, once again if not planning on overclocking you wont notice a big difference. that psu is enough to handle crossfire side note: whats the...
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    So... wadjaget for Christmas?

    My new lg glimmer LG Mobile Phones - AX830 Glimmer picked up a Belkin car dock for my ipod, parents give me the cash and I pick the presents, not as much fun but atleast I get what I want. than the random assortment of clothes and what not.
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    Is there a Site Where I can Download Blu-Ray Movies Legally?

    Xbox 360 Netflix Streaming Drops Sony's Columbia Pictures - Gizmodo Australia Short Snipit of the article: In what's a slightly suspicious coincidence, but Sony's suddenly pulled a bunch of its movies from the Xbox's Netflix Watch Instantly streaming service just a few hours before Microsoft's...
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