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    Could my old computers processor possibly a dual core?

    Thats as I thought. Just making sure. Thanks.
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    Could my old computers processor possibly a dual core?

    I'm not so sure. Its a Celeron processor. When I look at the computers properties, it says "Intel(R) Celeron(R)2.60GHz 2.59GHz". Why are there 2 listings? Obviously this is probably lack of knowledge of of me... I'm not sure though. I was installing Linux, and it said it detected "Intel Celeron...
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    Downloading Gentoo, should I stick with it?

    Well, when I started using Linux, I used Ubuntu, it all abruptly ended when I kept killing the system by accident. :eek: Now I'm back into the Linux community, hoping to have a better experiance with Gentoo. :cool: I like the Visual effects in Linux. And the no spy ware and Viruses. What I...
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    I've got 2 problems...

    Well, for the first, I have a PCI video card, and can only disable the intergraded in Windows. I see "waves" on the screen, I'm not sure what it is, its like clear waves all over the screen. It recently started doing this. Is it my computer or the monitor? For the second one, I had bought a PCI...
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    Using a TV as a monitor?

    Hi all, I only have a CRT 8" monitor... And well, I'm very desperate for an upgrade. I was looking at monitors the other day, than I thought, why not buy a $10 cable and hook it up to the TV. I know quality is not as good on the TV, but I figure it beats what I have. I've got a 40" Phillips...
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    Making a better computer

    Alright, thanks for the replies, I came up with this from what you suggested. So if I use the motherboard maroon1 suggested, and a HD4850, and the rest of the components I came up with, it would be the best to go with? Also, I'll go with the Q6600 instead of the one maroon1 suggested. Its...
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    Making a better computer

    You know, I could do this setup for half the cost, and still be great for what I need it for. Newegg.com - AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket AM2 125W Dual-Core Processor - Processors Newegg.com - Foxconn A7GM-S AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - AMD...
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    Making a better computer

    Ok, thanks, I might switch Mobos.
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    Making a better computer

    Hmm.. I hear this motherboard Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-MA78G-DS3H AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards Is good, and the graphics card is up to 8800GT standards? Might go with a whole nother setup. Though, I've been reading, and it seems those two 4870's beet two...
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    Making a better computer

    Hello, this is my first post :happy: Well, I want to build a great reliable computer, one that can play most new games. Since I'm too young to get a job, I turn to my parents, they say work and save.. Meh, so I'm on a fixed budget. What do I do with my computer? Well, theres allot.. Lets see, I...
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