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Does a low price make a fair printer a good printer?

Hi! According to a Apple Mac magazine, Macworld, Article here, the HP 3600n Color laser printer was given 3.5 mices out of 5. The article states that as tested, the price was 699.00. Currently, its on sale was 249.00 . The unit was originally manufactured back in 2005, and the main concern...
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- Sep 14, 2008
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Case recommendation for my wife

Tullphan, Whats the warranty like on HIS products?
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- Post #7
- Sep 7, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Building a system, need recommendation

21stHermit, Never intended to offend...perhaps I've been a HS teacher for too long?! Edited original statement...point noted. Thanxs.
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- Post #3
- Sep 6, 2008
- Forum: Motherboards
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Building a system, need recommendation

Hi! Since this is for my wife, I can't cheap out or I'll be in for it. I am looking for a good Asus MB, but I'm unsure as to which chipset using DDR2 I should be looking at these days. I myself have a X38, Asus P5E MB, but for her that would be overkill! No SLI or Crossfire, She'd be...
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- Sep 6, 2008
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Motherboards
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Case recommendation for my wife

Ok, I've looked arround, and I'm decided to go with the COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKA1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Real Power Pro 550W Power Supply. I'm gonna take this to the other forums to answer my other questions. Funny this, the day I post this inquiry, I finally find a...
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- Post #2
- Sep 6, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Case recommendation for my wife

Hi! Since this is for my wife, I can't cheap out or I'll be in for it. I am looking for a good case in terms of space and cooling. I have a Cooler Master 830 Evo, but for her that would be overkill! No SLI or Crossfire, she doesn't want a window and doesn't care if it glows or lights...
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- Sep 6, 2008
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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motherboard chipset explanations

Z1ggy, The long and short of it, all things being even...your best bet would be to head on over to Intel's website Chipset Comparisons choose, the chipsets you wish to learn about, then select "compare" and see which shipset has which features. This is the easiest way. HTH...:thumbsup:
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- Post #2
- Aug 30, 2008
- Forum: Motherboards
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Feedback on SAMSUNG TOC T260HD

Is there anyone out there with direct experience with this model of LCD MOnitor: SAMSUNG TOC T260HD ? I am wanting to know if it is suitable for use with both productivity (work) and gaming. I am a Graduate student as well as a full time Educator. I am looking at picking up a 4870 Video...
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- Aug 16, 2008
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Decisions, Decisions

Currently using a stand-in for my graphic needs. The GPU being used is so aweful, I refuse to mention it by name, but it allows me to at least see the display. I am in need of a one card solution for my graphic needs. I have a ASUS P5E with Q6600 2.4Ghz CPU. Since I have PCIe-2.0 bus, the...
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- Mar 22, 2008
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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NVIDIA vs. AMD *POLL ADDED*

I whole heartedly support "apopin" in his ideas for constructive analysis, solutions, and feedback. It'd be great, if not overly optimistic, to expect we could all follow this line of posting, but if we could I'd definiately support it 100%. | Q6600@2.4Ghz | Asus P5E | 4GB Ballistix DDR2...
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- Post #62
- Mar 22, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Recomendations for new system to buy today; 2nd draft

Well Finally ordered and received my selection...paid just over 1,000.00 for the lot. Asus P5E 4GB Crucial Ballistix PC-6400 DDR2 Sata DVD Burner - Samsung Etasis 850 Watt PSU CM Stacker 830 Evo Intel Q6600 SLACR Quad 2.4Ghz CPU Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme w/ Yate Loon DS-12 120mm...
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- Post #14
- Dec 13, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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Recomendations for new system to buy today; 2nd draft

In taking many suggestions and ideas into consideration, I came up with this combination: COOLER MASTER Stacker 830 Evolution RC-830-SSN3-GP Silver Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail Model #: RC-830-SSN3-GP ASUS P5E LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Model #: P5E...
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- Post #11
- Dec 10, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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Recomendations for new system to buy today; 2nd draft

Okay, now I'm thinking perhaps I'm spending too much this build. Any thoughts on a gear to over clock the Q6600 to 3.0 Ghz? Have or Will have: 1 Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme & a Yate Loon D12SH-12 (2200rpm/88cfm) 120mm fan. 1 CM Stacker 830 Evo case. 1 Intel Q6600 cpu 1 Win XP...
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- Post #4
- Dec 9, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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Recomendations for new system to buy today; 2nd draft

OK, I've decided finally. This is what I came up with: COOLER MASTER Stacker 830 Evolution RC-830-SSN3-GP Silver Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail Model #: RC-830-SSN3-GP ASUS P5E LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Model #: P5E SILVERSTONE ST85ZF ATX12V...
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- Post #2
- Dec 9, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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Sound cards: PCI-e or PCI?

Thanks QuiksilverX1.
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- Post #3
- Dec 9, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building

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