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    Best video card for an older (e8400) system

    I was wondering what GPU to add into an older system that will be used for some light gaming. It has an e8400 that was OC'd to 4Ghz when it was my main system. Now I have it running at 3.6Ghz. It has 8GB of DDR2, a 2TB HD, Win7 64, and a Corsair 620W power supply. All gaming would take...
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    Multi Monitor question

    Guys I have a question maybe you can help with. Currently I have a 37" Westy as my monitor and it has been great for the past few years. I build a custom built keyboard tray for it so I could sit further back from the desk. I was considering going for a 3 monitor setup for my next upgrade...
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    [Amazon] MSI GeForce GTX580 Lightning - $369.99

    http://www.amazon.com/MSI-GeForce-Express-Graphics-Lightning/dp/B004XVMAKA/ Could be another price error aka the Asus P67 but at this price seems like worth the risk. As I type this: #1 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Internal Desktop Components > Graphics Cards :) Deal is Dead 5/20...
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    Scythe Gentle Typhoon (AP-15) where to buy?

    I can't seem to find these anywhere and I wanted to get some to put on the H70. Anybody know any store that has any in stock? thanks :)
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    Have you guys seen this build? a machine that costs $30,000+

    or more specifically this build video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFLorxs-SMU I have never seen anything like it. 10 250GB SSDs, 2 590s, a $4k CUDA card, 2 $1700 Xeon procs and the list goes on. Amazing stuff. I can't wait to see the finished product-before I go there and......errr...
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    Power Supply Rec for a new build

    Can you guys give a rec for a good modular power supply that can easily run the system I am building? specs: 2500k- planning to OC it to 4.8ghz or better with increased voltage as necessary Corsair H70 CPU cooler Xfire 6950's which I will be attempting to unlock and OC as high as I can...
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    Upgrade advice

    I have the system listed in my sig...Last updated Oct of 2008 My pcie is 2.0 compliant but with 2 vid cards the slots run at 8x 8x. I game at 1920x1080. I have about $500-$600 available to use for an upgrade. The system will be used for gaming. Where do you think my money would be...
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    WTB: Athlon 2500/2600, 8x AGP, 512mb DDR Sticks

    I have an old system that I am trying to upgrade a little for my friend who was just laid off so he can play Lord of the Rings Online. His 2003 era laptop plays it terribly. I have an old Socket A Epox 8kHa+ (great OC board in its day) currently running an athlon XP1900 and a Radeon 9700...
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    Overclock Combo stores in US

    I just read an article through Blues News about an overclocked combo sold by a place in the UK. Just an overclocked CPU, cooler, Motherboard, and memory. Since I have lots less time then I used to this sounds good to me...Let me pay a little extra and have them stress test, and I will just...
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    From a Single 37" to eyefinity but which?

    Currently I have a Westy 37" w3 and I have been very happy with it since May of 2007 till now. Gaming at 1920x1080 with a 4870x2 I am thinking of upgrading to eyefinity but I want to keep the feeling of having this large screen space. I am guessing that would mean 3 monitors running in...
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    Looking for general advice

    I just updated my signature rig below with a new E8400 which I am running @ 4.1 Ghz stable. What I feared would happen, happened though and I now have the upgrade bug. I was looking to just sit back now and add a new GTX280 or a 4870x2 when I can find one cheap (scan hot deals for a month or...
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    Finally a Good, Cheap 2x2GB 1000mhz DDR2 (PC2-8000)

    Specs: G.Skill Capacity: 4GB (2GB x 2) Speed: 1000MHz DDR2 (PC2-8000) Latency: CL 5-5-5-15 (EPP Ready) Voltage: 2.0~2.1 Volts PCB: 6 Layers PCB Warranty: Lifetime Price Newegg: $114.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231145 Review: Interesting one at Xtreme Systems...
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    Super Pi 1.5 not working too well with Vista (for me)

    Well I was going crazy. I booted to memtest 86 1.70 and ran it 10 times and test 5 20 times no errors. Orthos ran 24 hour stable on blend and 12 hours small ffts with looping 3dmark. But I could not get Super Pi to finish 32M without it not responding at some point. I raised my voltages to...
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    Are my temps at load safe?

    Maybe you guys can give me some advice I recently acquired a TEC air cooler (amanda titan) I have a 6700 running at 500FSBx7 (3500) on my Quad GT Vcore is 1.50 bios (1.46 actual at load according to Abit Uguru monitoring software) Mch is 1.60 and DDR2 is 2.35. Using AS5 and contact is...
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    Can you suggest a good gaming only receiver?

    I have currently 3 AR 208V's for Front left, right and center 2 dayton audio speakers for surround (upgrade those later on) Sub: Sub: AR S112PS 12" Subwoofer Sound card: Create XFi Xtreme gamer fatal1ty receiver: Sherwood 8080R (mid90s receiver) Problem is the Sherwood and the Xbox do not...
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    Raid 0 on older Sata drives or intall OS on newer model IDE drive?

    I have come into my posession 3 drives to install in a friends 2nd computer. The first two have been running in my system in Raid0 for 3 years. They are WD1200JD 120GB Sata1 drives from late 2003. 7200 rpm, 8 meg cache. I also have a WD Caviar SE WD3200JB 320GB ATA100 drive 7200 rpm, 8 meg...
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    Audio Upgrade Options

    Building a new system this month (C2D). Since 1998 I have had the following setup which worked well for me: Speakers: 5 AR 208V bookshelves. (Down to 3) 2 Front, 1 for Center channel Surrounds: Dayton Audio surrounds. Don't remember the details. Got them when the dog knocked over the rears...
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    What do you all think about this case?

    Looking for a new case for a C2D system about to be built with some OC in mind on air for now and looking for a combo of good performance, silent operation as much as possible and good for the next few upgrades. One of those I found is a modded Lian Li G70B from Performance Pc...
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