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Spec Suggestions

Intel? What is this intel you speak of? Oh... that old company that just doesnt compare at the moment. Maybe a 2.6c on a Asus p4s800?
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- Post #7
- Aug 10, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Locking computers

Drill hole in deskframe... then put hole in case... use really good bike lock and bolt the two together (Then they have to steal the whole desk, or at least destroy it). Or just lock your door when you arent around?
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- Post #2
- Aug 10, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Spec Suggestions

Im still new but I can guess that most will say something like this... A64 3000+ (could lower to 2800+ to save about $22) - $171 Epox Board. - $99 1Gb Corsair Value PC3200 (two sticks together and not on one day sale) - $169 Antec Full Tower /w 430W PSU - $130 Radeon 9800 Pro - $223...
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- Post #3
- Aug 10, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Vid card causing black screen

I got this e-mail from a friend today asking me for some help... the issue is a little beyond my knowledge... if anyone could help Id appreciate it.
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- Aug 10, 2004
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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Building a new Gaming Rig

This works if you have tons of money... which this guy does... and works if he wants to do nothing for the next 6 months... which he doesnt. Also if you dont have the money of insane quanity, you will likely be waiting over a year for those new technologies. Yes, I want them too, but when they...
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- Post #17
- Aug 9, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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New System Build, Critique

Hey... It looks pretty cool... Just my opinion, but the case costs a lot... (and in just my opinion isnt great looking) Im getting this... Antec Performance Plus /w 430W PSU Its a bit bigger, but is antec and they make great PSUs and cases... Plus its only 130, and you are spending...
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- Post #3
- Aug 9, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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If you where to build your current rig today, how much would it cost you?

My current machine would cost... $747 (bought in sept. 03 and paid around $1000 for it) The one Im building costs closer to $1500
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- Post #3
- Aug 6, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build plan version 3 (I think)

Already got halo and can get jedi academy from a friend for like nothing cause he never plays it... the other games Im not interested in... no hardware differences between the gamer and normal?
- bplamondon
- Post #7
- Aug 6, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build plan version 3 (I think)

motherboard change... I have no use for that much sata... so good idea, thanks a lot. Id rather not spend 1500 but that is what I aimed for anyways :)
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- Post #5
- Aug 6, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build plan version 3 (I think)

Athlon 64 3200+ - $218 EPoX "EP-8KDA3J" nForce3 250Gb Mobo - $99 1Gb (2x512) Corsair Value Select Cas 2.5 PC3200 - $170 Thermaltake Venus 12 CPU Cooler - $29 WD 200Gb 7200RPM 8mb HD - $117 Aopen 16x DVD Rom - $29 NEC Dual Layer DVD +/- RW - $73 Antec Performance Plus Case w/ 430W PSU -...
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- Aug 6, 2004
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Computer Building
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Overclocking

Ok, my friend has the following... P4 2.6C, ASUS P4S800, 512mb Kingston Value PC2700 and we wanted to try and over clock it... I figured we could cause its only running at 25C right now, and about 35C under load. We only want to try say a 10% overclock and its on the retail heatsink. So...
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- Thread
- Jul 24, 2004
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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The **OFFICIAL** GMAIL Thread

If anyone pms me an invite, I will troll around and agree with everything they say as well as compliment their personality
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- Post #6,567
- Jul 23, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Canadian Retailers?

Thanks guys... after some price comparisons... Im glad I go to college in the US and therefore have a US address to ship to. Newegg creams them.
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- Post #5
- Jul 22, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Canadian Retailers?

Just wondering if the other canadians out there know of good online retailers for hardware. I cant seem to find any that even come close to sites like newegg... if there isnt I wouldnt be too surprised.
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- Thread
- Jul 22, 2004
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Computer Building
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My potential rig version 2!

anyone agree with renierh? I have no real clue of the performance benefits of the raptor versus a high cpu
- bplamondon
- Post #3
- Jul 20, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building

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