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Refurbished: VIZIO 60" 1080p 120Hz LCD TV $700 shipped

Not true. In most cases, you are getting a severely limited warranty compared to new. Typically, instead of 1-2 years, you get 1-3 months. The value of the warranty is figured into the price, and while refurbed are usually cheaper, you also are not getting the warranty. If you factor the...
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- Post #8
- Jul 23, 2014
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Wish Haswell or another CPU would be released already!

Unless I have missed something in the last week, aren't we all pretty much aware that Haswell will be released the first week of June, and then, if early reports are accurate, we need to wait until July to get the next stepping without the USB 3.0 bug. I don't think anyone believes that it will...
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- Post #11
- Mar 10, 2013
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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[DEAD]Chase Freedom 300$ back after spending 500$

I was told by a Chase Branch Manager that the rewards are retroactive to all purchases made back to the first day of the quarter as long as you enroll for the 5% at some time during the three month period.
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- Post #110
- Mar 11, 2012
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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How can I use/connect my case's USB 3.0 with a MB that has only 2 I/O USB ports?

HOLD THE PHONE... Would this work? USB 3.0 Box Header 20pin to Box Header 20pin Male Adapter http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=103&cp_id=10314&cs_id=1031403&p_id=8163&seq=1&format=2 Nippon Labs 3 ft. USB 3.0 A Male to A Male Cable...
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- Post #8
- Jan 24, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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How can I use/connect my case's USB 3.0 with a MB that has only 2 I/O USB ports?

Ya, I could do that or wait until there are more options or cheaper prices for PCI cards, but since it is a gift, I kind of wanted it to be fully functional. It looks like my only options are the Silverstone Tek PCI Express Card with USB 3.0 for $32.50 or to spend that same money on a different MB.
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- Post #5
- Jan 24, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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How can I use/connect my case's USB 3.0 with a MB that has only 2 I/O USB ports?

$32.50 for this: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=733&Itemid=58 , which is the only card I can find with internal USB headers. Seems like it would almost be better to just buy a different MB.
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- Post #3
- Jan 24, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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How can I use/connect my case's USB 3.0 with a MB that has only 2 I/O USB ports?

Well I found this article: http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/rmp_sg_whirlpoolpcs_usb3_cases which links to this solution: http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1823353&p=2&#r38 - not exactly elegant. So, I believe now, my options are to keep my Asrock Extreme3 Gen3 and use a PCI-e 1x...
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- Post #2
- Jan 24, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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How can I use/connect my case's USB 3.0 with a MB that has only 2 I/O USB ports?

I am building a mid-priced build for a friend for her wedding. First, I got a good deal on a MB with two USB 3.0 rear I/O ports. I wasn't planning to get a case with USB 3.0 ports on it, but then decided to get her a white Phantom 410. Now I need a way to connect the rear I/O USB 3.0 ports to...
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- Jan 24, 2012
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Computer Building
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USENET: NewsgroupDirect Awesome Block Deal: 1TB for $50, ends 6/7 at midnight

"Once you figure out Usenet, you'll probably never go back to torrents, I only use torrents now for the occasional hard to find thing." Why? I have heard about this, but what is the advantage over torrents?
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- Post #6
- Jun 7, 2011
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Total lap-top noob needs guidance for first purchase

So the Thinkpad T60/61 looks like a good bet. Long battery life and decent specs, other than being a bit ugly imo. But, one big (and possibly really dumb) question: Am I correct in the inference that this model does not have an optical drive? It seems impossible, but it seems to be what I am...
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- Post #9
- May 31, 2011
- Forum: Laptops
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Total lap-top noob needs guidance for first purchase

Thanks guys. This gives me a great leaping off point towards figuring out what to buy. Thanks for the ideas, I really appreciate it.
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- Post #8
- May 31, 2011
- Forum: Laptops
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Total lap-top noob needs guidance for first purchase

I was hoping to spend around $250, but for an i3/i5 system, I am guessing I would be paying two to three times? I guess my budget is whatever it has to be, but since all I am dong is very basic functions, I thought it would be cheaper... and lighter. But you are right, I do not want slow and...
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- Post #3
- May 31, 2011
- Forum: Laptops
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Total lap-top noob needs guidance for first purchase

While, quite comfortable with all things desk-top, I know absolutely nothing about laptops (or whatever they are called these days). I need something that is light in weight, has a good battery life (is 6-8 hours possible?? i don't even know), and is fairly inexpensive. I don't intend to game...
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- Thread
- May 31, 2011
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Laptops
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antec 1200 front 3.0 USB kinda

Coolmaster Haf X and the Haf 932 both have USB 3.0 support and are very well reviewed. They are full-tower cases and considered top-choices in most round-ups. I don't know if they have the cable (or an adapter) you are looking for. I am almost positive I remember reading the the Haf X has...
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- Post #5
- May 25, 2011
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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X-Fi Fatal1Ty Pro Gamer's Choice Sound Card - $50 AR

Since we're on the topic, maybe, one last hypothetical question for curiosity sake. If I had a sound card, and went optical out of the card into the receiver, would that degrade the overall sound quality, or potentially improve it, or make no difference at all? (I used to do this with a Razor...
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- Post #10
- Jan 1, 2011
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways

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