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Critique my New Build

anyone other comments before i click "buy?"
- darqice
- Post #9
- Oct 26, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Critique my New Build

What would be the main reasons to go with 1.8v ddr2 800/900 vs 2.1v ddr2 ram that's spec-ed for higher speeds? Can't I just run the higher spec-ed RAM @ 1.8v at lower speeds if I want? But I have the higher speeds also if needed for OC stuff...
- darqice
- Post #8
- Oct 26, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Critique my New Build

Good points - I could save about $60 with e7200 + 1.8v ddr-800. I would probably run the e7200 @ 3.33ghz = 10 x 333fsb - memory @ 5:4 = DDR-832 - Trd = ? But for $60 more I get 6 vs 3 mb cache, and should be ablte to overclock the e8400 to 4.0 ghz - which I think is worth it for the...
- darqice
- Post #4
- Oct 26, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Critique my New Build

1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. -gaming, general internet, good value, low energy footprint. 2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread -$800 3. What country YOU will be buying...
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- Oct 26, 2008
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Computer Building
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E8400 OC - buying memory - questions.

So this may be taking things to far, but humor me... Short version: I'm getting E8400 + P5Q-E, and looking for 3.6-4.0 GHZ OC. If I want to run my memory @ 900mhz, am I better off getting PC1066 and running it @ slower speeds/tighter timings. Or higher quality PC-800 and overclocking. IE...
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- Thread
- Oct 26, 2008
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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~~~~ Brag & Moan ~~~~

BRAG: Had: 12 months @ 29.99/mo for HSI only. - Then rate went up to $60/mo !!! I waited for two months paying at this full rate then called the 800# and selected option 4 to disconnect: Me: "$60/mo is too expensive and I'm switching to DSL for $30.mo - please cancel my service 2 weeks...
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- Post #35
- Aug 8, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Consolidated Security Thread (legacy)

thanks very much schad! - you da man
- darqice
- Post #159
- Jul 20, 2006
- Forum: Windows
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100$ Range For AGP Video Card...

bump for the x800xl agp deal for $120. awesome deal
- darqice
- Post #11
- Jul 19, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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**DEAD** Smoking HOT! Dell 1907FP for $219.25AC!!!

Two in from texas today. both samsung LTM190EX. they look good to me.
- darqice
- Post #166
- Apr 25, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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V for Vendetta- What is that egg on toast called?

I grew up actually eating this; my dad was born in the UK. We always called it Toad in the Hole. I cook it for breakfast on the weekends a couple times month and my fiance loves it! We both got a kick out of seeing it in the movie! Do you have any idea how many props I got from the SO...
- darqice
- Post #31
- Mar 19, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Most awesome Christmas lights EVAR...

YES! awesome. you can DL the low res version @ filecabi.net where its been for a few weeks at least. Anyone know who's the guy that did this.. yeah and how much he may have got from Miller for it?
- darqice
- Post #14
- Dec 22, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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YACT - What used car would you buy for DC commute

Update, well my heart got the better of my head. Gonna buy an immaculate, single mid-western owner, '95 nissan maxima, loaded, *only* 77k miles, needs nothing. Manual trans is a plus for me too. Leather, etc. so nice. $5500
- darqice
- Post #40
- Oct 21, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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YACT - What used car would you buy for DC commute

Found a single-owner (older) '99 Acura TL with 110k for $7900. Sounds like a steal to me... Comments/concerns?
- darqice
- Post #24
- Oct 17, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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YACT - What used car would you buy for DC commute

Job is in Tyson's corner so no metro access. And I now live north of Gaithersburg.
- darqice
- Post #22
- Oct 17, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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YACT - What used car would you buy for DC commute

hmm
- darqice
- Post #15
- Oct 16, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club

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