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    All Wireless Home Theater System?

    Each "wireless" speaker will still need to be plugged into a power socket. That is a lot of plugs on a 7.1 setup. Now, someone needs to figures out a way to power the speakers wirelessly.
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    Sony HDR-UX1 AVCHD 4MP High-Definition DVD Camcorder

    Some good thoughts here, but I think stating that this is not a good camera is a little harsh. I am not a big fan of DVD camcorders in general, but this is a very nice deal for an HD camcorder from a major retailer. For those interested, read this review from camcorderinfo.com . It should be...
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    PC gaming future non existant?

    QFT I know there are some knowledgeable gamers in the B&M computer departments out there, but the majority are not. HardOCP and the HardForums should be required reading.
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    How's this for my first build?

    There are lots. You should look for them. Getting back on topic... if you have the money to spend - go for it. There is nothing wrong with your build. I'm just jealous because your siblings will have a better computer than I have.
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    Computer Upgrade time, suggestions/Clarifications needed

    Remember that while today's games are not optimized for dual core, tomorrow's games will be. This will be more and more true as game publishers get more practice creating games for the xbox 360 and ps3 which are both multi-core. From looking at the pc in your sig, I take it you will be keeping...
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    If I were to upgrade in say a week or two

    I think the board you are talking about is the ASRock 939Dual which has AGP and PCI-E for graphics. A pretty good board for under $70 bucks
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    PC gaming future non existant?

    To the layman, the minimum system requirements relating to video is just confusing. For example: FEAR lists the minimum requirements as "64MB GeForce 4 Ti or Radeon 9000 video card." Is the eMachines for sale at the B&M with the nvidia 6100 better than this? Someone might think so since it...
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    Computer Upgrade time, suggestions/Clarifications needed

    Going off of the Canada Computers site you are linking, I would change your processor choice. The AMD 3700+ is $78 cheaper than the AMD 3800+, and you will get very similar performance. What you give up in speed, you gain in twice the L2 cache. The other option is to spend $20 more than the...
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    How's this for my first build?

    Wow, pretty nice build for for siblings. I would have gone cheaper with a single core 3500+ and some value ram, but that is because I'm cheap. ;)
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    College Computer: Need advice

    For your purposes, a laptop would be best, although I understand that good gaming ones are hella expensive. Besides, a laptop might be useful to take to <gasp> class or the library.
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    Dell now offers the OS CD's and "no pre-installed software" option

    I looked at Dell's site and I am not seeing what you are seeing. There are options to get a "re-installation CD" as opposed to the restore/recovery software pre-installed in the hard drive. I am willing to bet that either option will have the usual bloatware on it.
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    Dual Raptors or HT Speakers?

    Aren't the Klipsch 5.1 Ultra speakers pretty good? I would get the WD2500KS and just use the Ultras, but that's because I'm a cheap bastard. :D
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    Take a look at this build

    If I was building a new rig and wanted to keep an existing AGP card, I would use that same ASRock mobo. I'm not sure on its overclocking abilities, though. I recently installed an Antec SmartPower 2.0 500w PSU in my computer and the manual shows that the 4-pin attachment can be detached to...
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    Who do you want to see evaluated?

    You didn't mention Monarch Computers or the infamous duo of CyberPower and iBuyPower. I am pretty sure those last two won't agree to take part of your evaluation program.
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    Xbox360 Megabundle Avail But Reg Not

    For those that don't want to buy a bundle can go to Circuit City and get the Premium System. Online only. Sorry if this is off-topic.
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