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advice on my rig build C2D e6300

Thanks for the advice, a week ago you would have had me swayed, but after all my research it sounds like the 7600 GT is in the sweet spot for value/price, too many reviewers, sites, and forums are giving this card the thumbs up, I can't ignore. I will check this card out and see if there are...
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- Post #8
- Oct 15, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Noob ? ram's role in OCing

Ok, I've done a lot of research but still can't get a handle on the role RAM plays in OCing??!!! The basics I got from Fade2Green514 (OCN member) in a different sit. The following refers to a Gigabyte d/s3 and e6300 "basically heres how it works you use a base speed to figure out the...
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- Thread
- Oct 13, 2006
- Replies: 0
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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*** Official Gigabyte P965-DS3 Thread ***

I've seen someone use zip ties to attach a fan to the NB, the ties fit under the fat fins of the NB. Maybe an easier and less messy way than hot glue.
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- Post #418
- Oct 13, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
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advice on my rig build C2D e6300

any one have anything more to say? I would like some more oppinions before I buy. How bout the video card? Is there a cheaper one that will still do a halfway decent job on the latest games (I'm content w/ half way decent). Would really like some more oppinions and suggestions before I spend...
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- Post #6
- Oct 6, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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advice on my rig build C2D e6300

Sorry, I edited the OP probably while you were replying. it does come w/ a PSU, check it out in the OP, Thanks for you thoughts.
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- Post #4
- Oct 5, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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advice on my rig build C2D e6300

I love all you guys who help out all of us who are not as knowledgeable! OK here it is. My budget is very locked at $1000 ish taxed and shipped )= if only money was of no concern. I plan to OC with the stock HSF for starters, if i get hooked i"ll upgrade later. (Debating on Arctic Silver...
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- Oct 5, 2006
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Computer Building
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help sped my $$$$ all $800ish worth of it

I agree with you, but this is only a "cheap" case b/c it is a rutrned item, the list price is actually $80, while it is nto top of the line I'm pretty sure I'll be happy with it. thanks for the concern though.
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- Post #10
- Sep 28, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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help sped my $$$$ all $800ish worth of it

If anyone knows of some decent guides to building an inexpensive (600-800 give or take) c2d system or know ppl who have built sometihg similar to what I'm looking at I'd appreciate the links, And how about memory for my systiem? I was thinking DDR 2 667, again future proofing, but as to a...
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- Post #7
- Sep 28, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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help sped my $$$$ all $800ish worth of it
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- Post #6
- Sep 28, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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help sped my $$$$ all $800ish worth of it

well this is the first I've heard of this?? everywhere I've been reading seems to point to c2d, at at a minimum a dual core something or othere (be it amd or intel) It seems not far downt eh road single cores will be in museums. will the single core really be able to hold up to the newer...
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- Post #5
- Sep 28, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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help sped my $$$$ all $800ish worth of it

Just remember that XP OEM is for one motherboard only. You can't change motherboards later, and take your $80 copy of XP with you, so get the motherboard that you plan on having for awhile, unless you like filling Bill's pockets. Wow! I completely had no idea about that, thanks a TON.
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- Post #4
- Sep 28, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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help sped my $$$$ all $800ish worth of it

Hey guys, I've been reading up a lot on building my own system the last couple weeks and feel I'm enlightened enough to put up my first query w/o appearing completely wet behind the ears. I'm building my first system, (have a techie friend who will help but he's making me learn by doing)...
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- Sep 28, 2006
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Computer Building

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