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PC vs APPLE debate *which is better*

The two are aimed at different markets. Which ever one suits yours needs is the best.
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- Post #10
- Jun 25, 2008
- Forum: Apple Laptops and Desktops
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New PC Advise Wanted!!!

Answer the sticky. If you want something to just hold off until next year, get a cheapo Dell for now. Intel is changing the socket for Nehalem so the upgrade path is blocked for today's motherboards.
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- Post #2
- Jun 21, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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9800 GTX 512mb 675mhz $179.99 AR $20!

Here's the eVGA version for $200 + shipping. The downside is that it's from TigerDirect. http://www.tigerdirect.com/app...tViBs4f4j_efQ7ikI39L3g
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- Post #19
- Jun 20, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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New System

Nothing particularly wrong, but I'd rather go with the E7200 or E8400. You can save yourself $20 or $80 and can be OCed as well or better. I took my friend's E7200 up to 3.0GHz and another's E8400 to 3.6GHz without really trying and didn't do much tinkering to get it there. It might take a...
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- Post #6
- Jun 19, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Just a simple Mac or PC Question

Mac has their uses and assets. Gaming isn't one of them.
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- Post #9
- Jun 19, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Newegg 24 hour sale-Samsung F1 750GB or Seagate 750GB $99.99

Just bought the WD 640GB for $95 shipped. Almost bit on this one but realized I would've ended up with a bill for around $115 after tax/shipping costs. Still not bad though.
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- Post #18
- Jun 18, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Is this budget computer build compatible?

Probably on fairly low settings. The 8500GT is a very weak GPU by today's standards.
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- Post #2
- Jun 16, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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New build .."future proof" or wait for Nehalem? *EDIT please take a peek at my components :)

Nehalem will probably outperform it, hard to say since it's not out yet, but a new system certainly won't be slow There isn't much "future proofing" you can do with Nehalem coming out either. If you NEED the system now, build it. Something new is always "around the corner." As far as your...
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- Post #2
- Jun 16, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Build----$800 Budget

The video card isn't really necessary considering you have one. If you're going to buy a video card, you might as well go the Intel route.
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- Post #5
- Jun 15, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Build----$800 Budget

Monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16824009094 At that cost, the AMD 780G board is probably a good option. Roughly $100. http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128090 Pick up an AMD processor of your choice. The 5000+ Black Edition is about $80, but you can...
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- Post #3
- Jun 15, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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How much energy am i wasting by never turning off my 20" LCD monitor?

Don't forget to factor in the 1 calorie to extend your arm and push the button. And whether or not you save a lot of money, think about the life of the monitor. If you're monitor is rated to run (a completely made up number for this example) 10,000 hours and let's say you're addicted to...
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- Post #12
- Jun 15, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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WD6400AAKS $92.99 shipped at Directron

Heh, I ordered mine yesterday w/o the code. I could've saved 2 bucks!
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- Post #4
- Jun 15, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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WD6400AAKS 640GB $99.99

http://www.directron.com/wd6400aaks.html Here's the same HD for $95, free shipping (according to dealnews.com; though it might take longer than Newegg's), and no tax for Cali residents :).
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- Post #2
- Jun 14, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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All new build - Help!

I'd probably wait for the new GPUs, but the 8800GTS is a banging card for the price. Antec 900 is also a nice case. Despite having 6 fans, it's fairly quiet on medium settings. As for monitors, I'd go down to a local electronic store and take a look, then shop online for a better deal. I...
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- Post #3
- Jun 11, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Build Critique

What DSF said. Along with that, the sound card *may* be unnecessary. And why a DVD-ROM and a DVD burner? I'd ditch one or just get another DVD burner for that little extra functionality and the cost increase is minimal. For that kind of usage, you might be able to utilize a quad core as...
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- Post #7
- Jun 11, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building

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