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    WTB: Lian Li pc-v1000a case

    I'm looking to buy a Lian Li PC-V1000a case (silver). It should preferably come with all the various mounting bits that came with it. Send me a message if you'd like to sell one. Thanks
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    ThinkPad L series laptops

    How are the Lenovo ThinkPad L series as far as durability/reliability/longevity goes? I don't plan to do any gaming, but I would like something robust to travel with. Must be a Windows machine since the software I use at my work is Windows only at the moment. And does their standard 3...
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    WTB: Athlon 64 939 cpu/motherboard combination

    Want to buy an Athlon 64 cpu and motherboard combination. Must be socket 939 and preferably come with a heatsink and fan. Must have PCI-E x16 slot for video Not looking for something super fast, 3200-3500+ will do fine. Please PM.
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    Shuttle MN31N owners, anyway to run 200 mhz fsb?

    I've got a Shuttle MN31N board lieing around and I just built a second computer out of spare parts. Is there a bios/custom bios that lets you run 200 mhz? Or even a bios that lets you select fsb in 1 mhz incriments? (right now its 100/133/166 only). Its a revision 1.1 Thanks in advance
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    Looking for cheapest "value" PC3200 thats C2.5

    I'm still chugging along with an Athlon XP system, yes it sucks to be a student :( :p I need to get 2x512 of PC3200 Cas2.5 for my system and was wondering what the cheapest and best stuff would be. For all purposes I intend to run stock speeds, but some overclocking headroom would be nice...
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    FS: Hercules Game Theater XP 7.1 Sound card (w/ breakout box)

    Selling my sound card thats served me well for a while. Hercules Game Theater XP 7.1 with the breakout box and internet PCI card, and the thick connector cable. Everything working perfectly on it. Has USB hub built in with 4 extra ports, gameport, headphone jack + seperate volume dial, mic...
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    FS/FT: Ethernet cards, laptop DDR memory, desktop DDR memory, USB flash drives, + mo

    Selling/trading some various stuff I have at home just to get some paypal money or offer me something for trade. I'll try and get pictures of everything soon. Linksys 10/100 PCI ethernet card - $9 Netgear 10/100 PCI ethernet card - $9 Infineon 128 mb PC2100 laptop memory - $20 Crucial...
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    WTB: SATA controller card, cable, power adapter

    Looking to get a SATA controller card, data cable and a power adapter cable. email = drnath at comcast.net Thanks.
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    Any advantage to using FFDShow + Zoom for Xvid (not DVD)

    I know with FFDShow and Zoom Pro you can get DVDs to look significantly better if you have a fast PC (w/ lanczos), but is there any benefit to using this combination + tweaked FFDShow with your run of the mill xvid movies? My best guess is no since they're already of pretty average quality...
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    Optimizations to get KOTOR 1 to run better?

    I bought this game since I want to play through the first one before playing the second. Patched to retail 1.03 patch. Now I'm about 11 hours into the game and its been running flawlessly. I made it to Dantoine and the game runs like shit in the outdoor parts. When going into the fields it goes...
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    2.2 GHz A64 vs 2.5 GHz Athlon XP

    Which would you take and why (AXP = barton)? I assume the A64 would be faster, but I've never seen any benches.
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    Widescreen gaming, who likes it?

    I've been considering getting a 2005FPW for my main gaming computer. From screenshots games like WoW and CS:S look so incredible in widescreen. Plus I feel that its a lot more natural than 4:3 I mostly play FPS games and I pretty much only play all the newer games on my gaming computer so...
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    FS: 128 mb PC2100 laptop DDR- SODIMM

    HYS64D16020GDL-7-A 128 MB DDR 133 MHz CL2 Infineon PC2100 Asking $25 shipped in USA heatware = neoreturns email = drnath @ comcast.net
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    Does PC2700 do anything for Dothan Pentium M?

    Got my CL56 that came with PC2300 (mwave said it comes with PC2100). I only got 128 mb because I planned to buy it elsewhere to save money + get faster stuff. I bought 1 GB of PC2700 on a FS/FT forum, just installed it memtest86 shows 0 errors. And the Pentium runs at 100 MHz FSB. Memtest86...
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    Simple solution for recording on a cheap TV tuner card (WinTV GO)

    I ordered one of these for $20 with the thread in the hot deals section just to use for extremely basic TiVo functions. I did some reading around here and everyone seems to recommend the PVR, etc, etc and I haven't found much info on the Hauppauge WinTV Go. I'm going to be using it with the...
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    Mwave CL56 for gaming laptop ($1255) help please

    http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=NB-BA20074 Specs: 15" SXGA+ screen (1400x1050) P-M 1.8 GHz 128 mb DDR (will buy 512 stick from newegg) 128 mb 9700 60 GB 5400 RPM hardrive DVD/CDRW no OS (keeps cost down) All for $1255. What do you guys think? Do you think there...
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    Critique wether or not should get this Dell 700m

    P-M 1.6 GHz wxga free upgrade to 512 mb (2 dimms) 24x cdrw/dvdrom 40 gb hardrive free upgrade to intel pro wireless upgrade 8 cell battery all for $1256. And I should be able to call in and get 8% student discount Looks good to me and would be a upgrade over my Inspiron 8200 (p4m 1.6...
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    Recommend me some more good PS2 games

    I've recently dusted off the PS2 again in anticipation of GTA:SA, and have been playing it more and more (with not too much to play on PC). So far I've got: SSX3 Tony Hawk Underground Tony Hawk 3 Tony Hawk 4 GTA3 GTA: Vice City Gran Turismo 3 Final Fantasy X Kingdom Hearts Dave Mirra...
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    Consensus on the Samsung SyncMaster 710N LCD for gaming?

    You can get them from Dell for about $360 now after a coupon. I'm wondering what you guys think about these for gaming? They have a 12ms response time and I've been in the market for a 17" LCD recently. Best Buy does have them on display but they run the crappy screensavers and have...
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    Is this 9800pro legit? Or another fake mislabel?

    http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=14-131-278&DEPA=0 Damn good deal for a 9800pro. But in the past newegg was selling a 9800pro that was actually a 9800nonpro. Does anyone know if this card is legit, and actually has 9800pro clock speeds?
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    128 mb 9500pro owners how does the card fare in Doom 3?

    I'm asking this question, since I can get a fairly good deal on one and I am in the process of building a second PC for when friends come over or for my older brother (hopefully I would like to have a 4-5 computer mid/high end LAN room up by January) Other comp specs: Soyo P4 845 motherboard...
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    Does anyone actually know what the collectors edition of HL2 comes with?

    Maybe someone has some super sekrat info on Half Life 2 collectors edition? I see it for pre-order at ebgames and gamestop for $30 more than the standard game, I mean are they expecting people to preorder it if they don't tell us what the fuck it comes with? If you have any news on this...
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    So does the nforce3 250 chipset provide any performance "boost" for the 6800 line?

    I'm about to do a complete system overhaul and maybe get a 6800GT, and I was wondering if the nforce3 250 motherboard provided any boost for the 6800 graphics cards? I swear I read this somewhere. Thanks
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    Does CompUSA allow you to order video cards in store

    I am about to trade in my current card with the trade in program, and I get some store credit (but it cant be used on compusa.com). But all of the new cards (x800pro, 800xt, gt, ultra) are all out of stock. Does anyone know if they can speical order cards in store for in store pickup? I know...
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    Chaintech VNF3-250 owners, few questions about the board

    Just wondering how the board is overall? I'm thinking of getting it with the A64 3000+ combo from zipzoomfly.com Just wondering about a few things: what is the max cpu voltage and max ram vdimm? Not so concerned abuot the CPU, as the RAM. My Hynix requires a good amount of voltage to run...
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    So Doom 3 requires at least a GF3 Ti200, but anyone have success with a GF4mx?

    I don't get to play on my desktop until this weekend :( I'm stuck with my laptop at my apartment (64 mb geforce4 mx440 go) and I was wondering if anyone was able to play Doom 3 with maybe even 640x480 with low detail? Sigh, its only tuesday, I have to wait a whole 4 more days to go home :o
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    FS: Epox 8RDA+ w/SPDIF bracket, AXP mobile 2400+, SLK-900u + fan

    Epox 8RDA+ v1.1 (no mods) with all retail stuff like box, manual, extra USB/firewire, etc Athlon XP mobile 2400+ SLK-900u with 80 mm Sunon fan all retail accessories included also throwing in a SPDIF bracket so you can have an optical out will not part out Gauranteed 2.5 ghz out of this...
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    Need smallest possible ATX case, Lian Li PC-3077A good?

    http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-112-047&depa=0 Basically I need the smallest possible case I can get my hands on that will allow a full ATX board to go in. Would that case be ok? Also doesn anyone know the clearance from the motherboard to the power supply? I...
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    Can 845 mobo's accept 800 mhz P4's?

    I know technically by spec they can only do 133 mhz FSB, but is there anyway these can run 200 mhz without screwing anything up? To be more specific I got the Soyo P4845Pe board. If not then I'll just get a 533 mhz proc and stick with PC2100. But I'm hoping theres some way I could run a...
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    Which would you rather have? 2.5 ghz Barton or slower A64?

    So I have the option of upgrading for a very small amount of money right now. My current system specs: Epox 8RDA+ Mobile 2400+ @ 2.5 Ghz (12.5x200) SLK-900u w/ 53 cfm fan that I could sell locally to a friend. keeping my RAM which is: Hynix D43, 2x512; stable as high as 245 mhz...
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    Just got a Sony T616 unlocked

    Just got one of these unlcoked, came with the Cingular firmware/software. I use T Mobile for my phone service and would like to take advantage of their free internet (limited trial). I also got the Zonet USB bluetooth adapter from newegg. How would I go about flashing the firmware to...
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    FS: 30 GB Laptop hardrive

    HITACHI_DK23DA-30 Working perfectly. Asking $70 heatware = neoreturns ebay = 007-agent email: drnath[@]comcast.net Fastest way is to message me on AIM = inspectahpak or reply here. Appreciate any bumps :)
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    Where to buy mini-itx cpu/mobo from?

    Can't seem to find anything on newegg, and I know TigerDirect used to sell Via systems for very cheap. At one point free after rebate. Now I can't find any on their site either :( Anyone know of reliable and cheap retailer? Shipping in US
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    CPU-Z reporting incorrect voltage?

    I've got the vcore set to 1.8v in my bios, yet CPU-Z seems to be reporting it incorrectly.... Is this a fault in the program? I'm not really sure what to think of this?
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    Question on the Chaintech AV710 and optical out

    I'm thinking of getting one of these purely for listening to music. But the thing is that I like to listen to music in 4 channel stereo while working at my desktop (2 front tower speakers and 2 rear bookshelves). The setup is sound card to a external home theater receiver (Yamaha HTR-5280)...
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    Refurbished hardrives from newegg, yes or no?

    Thinking of getting a few SATA drives from newegg for various computers (as well as a 36 gb Raptor for my main machine), has anyone ordered refurb hardrives from newegg before? Do you think its a good idea? Anyone know what sort of testing has been done on them? Thx
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    Just got my Mobile Barton 2400+ info here

    Just got it from newegg. Stepping code is: AXMH2400FQQ4C AQYFA 0343WPFW And interesting enough I have a green PCB, I assumed that most of these would be on a brown PCB. I'm going to pop my 1700+ out and see what overclocking yields and will post back with sandra scores. And maybe...
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    WTB: Epox 8K3A+ (or equivalent)

    Looking for a Epox 8K3A+ or an equivalent AMD socket A board with RAID 0/1 thanks email: drnath @ comcast[.]net by replying to thread is fastest way to contact me
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    Proxim Wireless card hackable to have antenna jack?

    http://www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invtid=8461-05 Want the antenna jack so my dad can get better signal with his laptop on the other end of our house (where his office is). I'm not interested in getting a repeater or a bridge, so please dont recommend them. And even if you dont have...
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