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Recent content by nuoli

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    Need HTPC-like case for gaming build

    I have the GD04 and it fits a 5770 easily. I like the look, it is the perfect match for my home theater setup. It looks just like my receiver. I think the 5870 is a little longer. The case could accommodate a half inch or maybe even an inch easily (haven't opened it up in a while) but I...
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    CPU Cooler for Phenom II x965 and Silverstone GD04

    Its a 125W TDP. I ordered the Zalman since it is the biggest one that'll fit in the case. Think it'll be enough to cool the CPU while being quieter than the stock cooler?
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    CPU Cooler for Phenom II x965 and Silverstone GD04

    Yeah, it looks great on paper, but I've heard that some people have problems with overheating as it is made for a 95w proc. I read one site that also recommended the Zalman CNPS8700 but the reviews said it is really loud. Anything that falls in between the two? (here's hoping!)
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    CPU Cooler for Phenom II x965 and Silverstone GD04

    Hey all- I am building a new HTPC with some gaming functions. With the help of a friend, I was able to jump on Fry's Phenom 965 BE + mobo deal for under $180. I know it's overkill for a HTPC, but I figured it was a good deal and could provide some future-proofing for games later on. I've...
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    Samsung 225bw buzzing sound

    Wow, the new power cable worked... no more buzzing! just thought y'all might want to know.
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    Samsung 225bw buzzing sound

    Well, I got "escalated" to a 2nd level tech, who is sending me a new power cord. I have no idea what a new power cord would do, but I suppose it is worth a try. I have also tried moving the monitor to a differrent room and hooking it up to just my laptop, but it is doing the same thing. Sigh...
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    Samsung 225bw buzzing sound

    Hey guys, Last week, I bought a new Samsung 225bw (22" widescreen) and it buzzed -- quite loudly -- every time I turned the brightness below 100%. (the noise started around 80%). OK, I thought, its a defective product... I called Sammy and they sent me a new monitor. I bring the monitor out...
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    T43 vs T42 -- that is, X300 vs 9600

    Hey all, I've a question about the relative performance of the x300 and the 9600. My university sells IBM rigs, albiet with limited configurations, at substantial discounts. Right now, I can buy a T42 with a mobility 9600 and 64megs of RAM, or I can (with some difficulty) wait a month for the...
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    External Sound Card -- Audigy or Live

    I like it, but I really can't justify the cost. Again, if I were to buy those, I might as well have gotten the Z-680s with hardware decoding and just spared myself the trouble of all this. So back to square one I guess: can the extra cost of the audigy be justified for a regular college kid?
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    External Sound Card -- Audigy or Live

    Hey, I'm a college student on a budget, and am trying to get a 5.1 surround sound system up. I've already bought the Logitech X-530s, with which I'm quite pleased, as they fill up the dorm room nicely (no need for 400+ watts or anything like that). I got a Starlogic external USB solution, but...
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