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    So my company was dumping systems....

    Anyone have any suggestions?
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    So my company was dumping systems....

    It actual has to do with the vendor we deal with. We have moved on to another vendor so they are getting rid of all the HP stuff ... :) Some of the stuff here they are getting rid of is like new.. I just picked up a DV8305US laptop for $250. 17" from last year.
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    So my company was dumping systems....

    Sup all. So my company is/was moving to newer systems. So today they started dumping some of the old stuff around the office .... I picked up a system that was not in good shape. I was able to strip it down and got a E6400 cpu from it .. So I figured I would build a system around it .. All I...
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    $300 To Spend ... I'm torn.

    Opps ... Forgot to mention. Ill be taking the mem out of my S478 - Cosair (TWINX1024-4000PRO, XMS4000,1024MB, 3-4-4-8, 2x184) ..
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    $300 To Spend ... I'm torn.

    I have run into some cash - $300. I am in a S478 (2.8c) / Abit IC7 Max 3 looking to move to S939/A64. Can I get the job done with single core or should I reconsider and move to dual core? Looking for the best CPU/Board combo. I am going to be doing the following... Mame Visual...
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    any point in getting a single core anymore?

    I saw this thread and was wondering the same thing myself. I am looking to move to S939/A64. Can I get the job done with single core or should I reconsider and move to dual core? I am going to be doing the following... Mame Visual Pinball/Future Pinball Email/Browsing Excel/Word Blogging...
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    Another "which direction" to go ...

    It seems that Best Buy does not carry the 6800XX line of stuff anymore ... I do see a 6600 and 6600GT ...
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    Another "which direction" to go ...

    I have $250 in Best Buy gift cards .. Need a new video card. Here is the following setup... S478 - Abit IC-7 Max 3 w/ P4 2.8c (o/c to 3.3) 9600XT 1 Gig of PC4400 All I do is the following ... 1. MAME 2. Visual Pinball/PinMame 3. Blog/Web site editing 4. Games (BF2, Diablo 1/2, C&C...
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    Question on Scanning Pictures...

    Sup all. I have a quick question... My wife and I just got back our first sonogram pictures. I would like to scan and email them out to family ... We picked up an Epson Perfection 2480 Photo Scanner... I was just curious about the best (or optimal settings) I should have it set for some...
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    Picked up new USB gadget ....

    I got it as a birthday gift from my mom ... she got it off of Ebay. It seems its only available in the UK. This thing is just begging to me modded ....
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    Picked up new USB gadget ....

    Finally just got one of these ... What a blast! Hook up to USB port - aim using the software - hit the fire button! I have been hitting my cat and wife for the past 30 mins ... quite fun! Anyone else have this? Anyone modded theres? I'm thinking you could change the spring rate to make...
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    Question on iLife ...

    I was watching the keynote with Jobs demoing the new iLife ... I was really impressed with it but I can't afford a mac at this time (a little on the way - June). But is there some kind of suite that is similar to iLife on the PC?? Thanks...
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    Best socket 478 motherboard?

    At some point next week I will have a mint condition IC7-Max 3 w/ a 2.8C (o/c'ed to 3.3ghz). I have all boxes, manuals, etc etc. The board has not been modded at all. Ill let ya all know.
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    ATTN: AMD NForce 4 Ultra Motherboard users.

    I wish I could install these drivers... But I can't even decide on a NForce Ultra board. I have a nice 3000+ sitting here waiting to be dropped in..
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    Any GOOD 478 Mobos Out There? =(

    This is just weird... About 10 mins ago my IC7-Max 3 just went down. My 2nd IDE port just went... The NB fan has been dead for some time.. I am now looking for a S478 board...My MAX 3 o/c'ed like a champ...
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