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    Is this a terrible cheap upgrade build?

    Part list permalink / Part price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i3-2120 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($116.99 @ SuperBiiz) Motherboard: Biostar H61MGC Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($54.98 @ Newegg) Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($42.99 @ Newegg)...
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    Help on AMD APU Build?

    Hey Everyone. I'm currently trying to put together some upgrades. These are the items I want to keep on my current PC Radeon HD 6870 Case Power Supply HD's I'm looking to buy these products soon, just wanted to make sure they were compatible with my HD 6870 - I would like to...
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    Looking for Photoshop build

    Hello everyone, I am trying to build a decent PC for running Photoshop for my Wife's business. I will answer the questions below: 1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Photoshop 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? $800-900, tax and...
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    Link Width Issue, X1 instead of X16

    Need a little help here, while looking through CPU-Z a buddy of mine noticed that the Link Width for my Graphics interface was X1 and the max supported is X16 Card - HD5830 Board - Gigabyte H55-USB3 Rev 2.0 Ver. F7 I've done some searching around and I cannot find a solution to this, the...
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    Link Width issue, X1 instead of X16

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    Looking at a GTX-580, other hardware bottleneck?

    Hello everyone, I'm looking to play Battlefield 3 on High settings or Ultra settings if I can, and I'm looking for the biggest performance boost possible with the least amount of money spent. If I could purchase a new video card and get away with that, that's would be my first choice. I'm...
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    Good Memory?

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    WoW problem - Two pcs and one game locks up.

    Here's the problem. I recently got enough parts to get two pcs going and get them both on WoW - One for me, one for my wife. Now - when I try to log both characters in at the same time, the pc with the WIRELESS connection lags out - everytime it enterers the world. Any ideas?
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    Buying from Ibuypower.com - Feedback

    Sorry if this is in the wrong forum :( I purchased a pc from Ibuypower.com Lastnight - The package I bought came with free next day shipping - then I got Overnight for $150.00 thinking that it would be a total of TWO days and it would be here. Well - I got an e-mail today saying that...
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    A couple problems with new setup.

    I didnt know if should post this in the "sound" forums or here, but for now I'll just start of here. Here's the problem in bullet format starting from install to now. 1) Clean install of Windows 2) Installed all drivers 3) Installed World of Warcraft 4) World of Warcraft in game sound -...
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    A few pc problems...

    This will be hard to explain... Over the past week I have had some hardcore pc problems. Problems in order: 1) Tried to power up pc one afternoon, and it sounded like the hd just kept *trying* to spin. That's the best way I can explain it. 2) After it spins a few times, it tells...
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    A few major pc problems I've been having...

    I'll just list them, that might be the easiest way to go. 1) On a cold startup, I get disk boot failure and cannot boot from hard disk. If I restart a few times, it will finally work. 2) Sometimes my Cpu usage hits 100% - Barton 2500+ 3) Every once in a while my system will just...
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    Can I totally disable a firewall on my router?

    Dlink di-514 Can it be done? If yes, how? The dmz?
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    Wireless cable in apartment

    How would I be able to see if anyone surrounding my apartment is using my connection? I'm getting serious packet loss, and I dont know why. I dont even know if that would cause the problem, but in any event...How would I check? Thanks in advance.
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    Good Memory?

    I've never heard anything about them. Anyone know anything? TIA http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-220-006&depa=0
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    PC freezes during gameplay (Call of duty)

    My buddy just got a amd 64 bit proc, a new mobo MSI K8N platinum board. He has a 9800 pro, 1 gig of ram. Now, ever since he bought the 64 proc, and the mobo his gameplay would "Freeze" up on him. The whole pc would freeze up, it's odd, it would then resume it's normal status after 5-8...
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    802.11b wireless D-link DI-514

    Pretty much my only complaint so far (Only been installed for 2 hours) is that I lose connection sometimes, but then it regains after a few seconds. The only reason I Notice this is because I Play COD online and I CI sometimes. Is there a known fix for this? Or is this router out-dated?
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    Have a d-link wireless router, need wireless card.

    It's a DI-514 What would be a good card for it? Thanks guys! PC card.
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    Msi 9800 Pro

    Just picked this card up lastnight (Stores didnt have the ati 9800 pro in) Is there even much of a difference between the two cards? Anyone have any BAD views on this card? Thanks in Advance.
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    Buying ATI 9800 Pro

    Just so I dont buy something thats not the right card, Can someone clarify this for me. http://www.srsystems.com/product_info.php?cPath=37_121&products_id=989 Just wanted to know if thats exactly what I want. That's a local store here in Idaho and it's cheaper than Best buy, circuit city...
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    AGP apeture size?

    Hope I spelled that right :) In my bios settings, I can switch it from 64 - 128 - 256 The card I'm currently running is 128. For the longest time it was on 64. I switched it to 128 and it seems like it runs smoother (In games) Or am I stupid, and should change it back? TIA
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    Will a 9800 pro run Doom 3 fine?

    If this question has been addressed before, Forgive me. I used the search function, no luck :( My system specs are (don't laugh) K7N2-V Barton 2500+ 512 Crucial 120 gig WD HD 9600 SE right now 420 Watt PS I'm looking at buying the 9800 pro off newegg for 199.00 My other...
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    Xp won't boot up

    My boss gave me one of him old computers. Here is the info. P3 - 633 160 mbs ram 6 gig hd 32x hd XP Professional It will get to the "Windows xp" Professional screen, and then it pauses. Any ideas? Thanks guys, if you need more info, let me know. :)
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    AMD 2500+ Barton, running temp = 50c

    Is that bad? Or is that right where it should be? SOMETIMES my system will just shut down, but that's once out of every 4 months probably.
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    Wtb: Mp3 Player

    Need an MP3 Player Under $50.00 Let me know what you have.
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    I'm not buying AMD anymore.

    I'm not impressed with any of my AMD systems. They are not "Top of the line" but they are ok. I've got a barton 2500+ not oc'd, MSI board ( yeah yeah yeah ) 512 mem, and a sapphire 128 meg 9600 vid. Granted it is a cheaper system, it SHOULD run games fine. It doesn't. I really would...
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    WTB: Wireless network card

    I need This I might also need some for a PC. Let me know what you have and prices, thanks! Contact me on anything below.
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    Can't get board to recognize floppy?

    Any ideas? It's a MSI board.
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    FS: Moving out Sale, Mobo, 2500+, speakers, Saphire vid, MUCH MORE!

    Moving Out Sale. Prices are Negotiable and include Shipping. I bought these items a few weeks ago, but I am selling them in order to get some cash to move out. I currently have way too many bills to pay, and too many toys. HARD DRIVE Western Digital 120 Gig JB has a new warranty...
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    WTB: Hard Drive Cooler

    Dual fans please, contact me via aim at THEMADTYPHOON Or PM me, thanks!
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    Arctic Silver Thermal Paste

    All I can say is....WOW I was having all sorts of problems before I applied the Arctic Silver Paste to my cpu. I was getting temps around 135F under load, and around 115 at idle. Now, since applying the paste, I am around 100 at idle, and 115-120 under load, I dont know if thats'...
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    Would a different cable modem increase my speed?

    I'm getting horrible ping in games. I currently have a full meg cable account. I'm using the Motorola Surfboard. Are there better modems out there?
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    Can I use the stock HSF on the 2500+?

    Anyone using this? I built my pc a few weeks ago and got the volcano 11+, instead of the stock hsf. I built a buddy's PC lastnight, and I used the stock fan, it was so quite and kept the temp's cooler than the volcano. I spent $30.00 on this volcano fan, and if the stock one will work...
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    System will not post untill re-boot.

    On my initial start up of my new system, it will not post. If I hit the "RESET" Button everything will be fine. Any ideas are appreciated.
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    What temp should a 2500+ be at ?

    I'm using the Thermal Take Volcano 11+ Seen Here And my temps under load are around 125 Degrees. I used the thermal paste that came with the fan, retail box. I'm going to be switching paste pretty soon to see if thats the problem. Or do these chips just run hot?
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    WTB: Stock XBOX

    Thanks.
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    Just Built my new PC! Few possible problems...

    I just built my new pc lastnight. I got the parts from newegg. The parts are as follows: Mobo = MSIK7N2V Psu = Barton 2500+ Memory = 2X 256 crucial pc 2100 Video = Sapphire 128MB Fan = K7 Volcano 11+ Here are my POSSIBLE problems. 1) SOMETIMES The unit will NOT post if I have...
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    Newegg.com and Fedex

    Sorry, I didnt know WHERE to post this topic, but I was just curious of the following. Does FEDEX deliver GROUND on SATURDAYS? I've searched around the fedex site and some places it says yes, some places it says no. I know just about everyone has bought shit from newegg, just wondering...
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    Good car for the price?

    http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=14-140-022&depa=1 Thanks, I'm ready to buy it now sale ends soon :) Note: I'm currenty running a mx420 =/
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    EVGA GeForce FX 5900SE

    EVGA GeForce FX 5900SE Is that a great card for the price? It's a ONE DAY SALE right now, I wonder what the price will be tommorow on it? I'm currently running this system. AMD 1700+ K7S5A Mobo :( 120 gig WD JB 384 MB RAM MX420 VID :( Will this card help my system out A LOT? I...
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