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$600 PC - check my work for errors before I order it?

I'd strongly considered a 6770. I have always contented myself with medium settings, and could do so, again. I think I'm willing to spend a little extra for something better. Having read comparisons of a stock 6870 and the GTX 460, I think the 6870 has a slight edge, so will stick with that...
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- Post #5
- Nov 6, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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$600 PC - check my work for errors before I order it?

Thanks, Lehtv, for showing me the light. I'm not crazy about H61, but it does everything I need at the moment, and does let me spring for an i5. Thanks, also, for the ncix tip. I hadn't heard of them before.The 1tb Seagate is more than I need, but they do have a couple of 500GB drives cheaper...
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- Post #3
- Nov 6, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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$600 PC - check my work for errors before I order it?

My ancient PC just bit it, so I'm ordering parts for a new one, hopefully this weekend. I'd like to keep it under $600.00 US. I've picked out most things based on a quite a bit of reading and browsing, these forums included. It will be used for basic browsing, light gaming, and may transition...
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- Nov 5, 2011
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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[MMO] Rift - Discussion

Caveat: I have not played DDO in a year and a half. DDO allows you to mullti-class up to three classes, loosely based on the 3.5 rule set. Alignment restrictions apply, but there is no racially preferred class system, or any experience point cap for the additional classes - you get 100% XP, no...
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- Post #1,021
- Apr 21, 2011
- Forum: PC Games
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New Build, need some advice

Here's an article that describes the frame-rate judder koroth mentioned, from dear, old anandtech.com. Paragraph 3: "How about 23.976 fps playback? Sorry guys, even raking in $11 billion a quarter doesnt make you perfect."...
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- Post #9
- Apr 11, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Questions/Checking my Expectations/Hoping not to make the enthusiasts cry

I've just always had difficulty determining motherboard compatibility before a RAM purchase. Manufacturer websites tend to list a lot of brands/models not available in the U.S., and I'm not sure what else would be considered a reliable source. I also seem to recall there were some problems with...
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- Post #7
- Jan 1, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Questions/Checking my Expectations/Hoping not to make the enthusiasts cry

The post was long, I rewrote it a couple of times, and I think it took on a life of its own. Sorry. It sounds like the consensus is better CPU and GPU. For a Phenom II, it'll be tough to find one that's 95W and socket AM3, but not impossible. AM2+ isn't worth it, given the higher cost of...
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- Post #5
- Jan 1, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Questions/Checking my Expectations/Hoping not to make the enthusiasts cry

Having composed this enormous post, I find my planned build has been covered a couple of times since I started typing (hours ago, at work). I think the other posts confirm that the general idea of my build is a good idea, and had suggested builds that included product suggestions. Since I'd...
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- Dec 30, 2010
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Building

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