Forum: General Hardware
09-03-11, 02:06 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 352
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Forum: General Hardware
09-02-11, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 352
Gaming Build for $1000
I wasn't sure if I should add a post to my previous thread, but since a lot of information was going to be contradictory I've opted to start a new one.
My build is officially a go! The budget is a...
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Forum: General Hardware
08-29-11, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 331
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Forum: General Hardware
08-28-11, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 331
~$800 Gaming Tower
Been a few years since I've visited these forums, but when I discovered I needed to build a new system this is the first place I came to start getting up to date. I'll definitely be doing some...
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Forum: General Hardware
09-03-09, 12:19 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 279
Temperature monitoring question
I'm not sure what the best method is to determine my CPU's temperatures while overclocking, so I want to know what you think.
So far I've found 2 programs in Windows and compared them to the BIOS...
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Forum: Displays and Imaging Devices
08-30-09, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 626
Multiple display question
So, I've got a new rig on the way with an ASUS m4a78-e, which features an onboard 3300 if I'm not mistaken. If I run my 23" desk monitor on my HD4890, and hook my 37" TV up to the onboard video, what...
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Forum: General Hardware
08-29-09, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 709
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Forum: General Hardware
08-28-09, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 709
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Forum: Cooling
08-28-09, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 422
Cooler for 945 on M4A78-E
I am getting an AMD 945BE, and an ASUS M4A78-E motherboard. I believe this motherboard is designated an AM2+ socket. Would this bolt-thru kit be necessary/fit my board properly for a TRUE heatsink?...
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Forum: General Hardware
08-28-09, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 709
Ok, I need some serious help now, I'm ready to...
Ok, I need some serious help now, I'm ready to pull the trigger on a new rig. Feel free to tell me if the few decisions I've made will be regrettable.
Things I've decided on:
Antec 300 Illusion...
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Forum: Storage
08-28-09, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,937
How accurate are sequential access ratings on...
How accurate are sequential access ratings on NewEgg for these drives? Intel X-25M rated at 250 MB/s read and 70 MB/s write. Super Talent LE 230 MB/s read and 160 MB/s write. Are these numbers...
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Forum: General Hardware
08-26-09, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 709
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Forum: General Hardware
08-26-09, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 709
Best Value [Bang-for-buck]
The first decision I need to make for my new build is the CPU, motherboard, and in some configurations memory.
My basic goal is bang-for-buck. First question, it seems like AMD is the best in that...
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Forum: Cases and Case Modding
08-14-09, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,422
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Forum: Cases and Case Modding
08-13-09, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,422
Antec 300 Illusion
New Antec case on NewEgg. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066
Any feedback? Reviews look positive, fan layout looks great, and $70 price point is very attractive.
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Forum: Laptops/Netbooks/SFF/Smartphones
08-13-09, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,878
If you know it's not going to be portable, I...
If you know it's not going to be portable, I don't really see the logic in spending 2x as much (at least) for the same hardware you could put in a desktop.
My vote is for overkill.
If you do...
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Forum: Games
08-13-09, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,005
I guess the concept of TC has potential, but...
I guess the concept of TC has potential, but honestly I've never seen a good match on hydro, and some of the stages just seem poorly designed.
I, for one, am excited about the hats. I just hope it...
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Forum: General Hardware
08-13-09, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 305
If you're only surfing the web it would be...
If you're only surfing the web it would be sufficient, but so would an onboard solution.
Do you already have the card? I wouldn't buy it for that purpose because you could find something cheaper...
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Forum: Displays and Imaging Devices
07-23-09, 04:06 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 617
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Forum: Cooling
06-24-09, 02:50 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 478
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Forum: Cooling
06-23-09, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 478
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Forum: Cooling
08-23-08, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,376
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Forum: Games
08-22-08, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 472
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Forum: Microsoft Operating Systems
07-07-08, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 305
USB Functionality
I just replaced my motherboard with an MSI 915P-M and I can't get the USB to work.
I double-checked the headers on the mobo, and disabled all the USB stuff in the Device Manager and rebooted. I...
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Forum: General Hardware
07-03-08, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 407
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