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    Size specs include heat sink? MSI HD 6950 Twin Frozr

    So I've got a Cooler Master Cavalier 3, and from tape measure measurements, I can fit a GPU as long as just over 11" maximum. I was considering a MSI Radeon HD 6950 Twin Frozr II OC 810MHZ 2GB GDDR5 ($209 CAD AR) or MSI Radeon HD 6950 Twin Frozr III OC 850MHZ 1GB GDDR5 ($199 CAD AR) To be...
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    Budget Gaming/Movie Display, 23-27"; Overwhelmed

    I have to admit I've been reading some threads since posting, and am wondering if 27" is too large to be comfortable for desk use. $400, I'm afraid, is definitely more than I'm able to spend at the moment.
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    Budget Gaming/Movie Display, 23-27"; Overwhelmed

    So I'm upgrading to an HD 6870 and coming from a wonderful Viewsonic VX2025wm 20.1" that will be passed on to my wife. Primary uses are gaming and watching movies; not 100% decided on size, but as budget is a factor, 23-24" seems more feasible. That size seems best for gaming and desktop use...
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    Budget MMORPG Machine w/ SSD

    Thanks Danny! The MSI board you listed is backordered unfortunately, but the Gigabyte fits the bill. Now that I see it, I actually looked at that one, but dismissed the three GPU slots as massive overkill. Considering the price, though, it's right in my range, so why not? Is there any reason...
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    Budget MMORPG Machine w/ SSD

    First of all, my thanks for all your previous help! It's really been illuminating. Secondly, due to a payroll mishap, I wasn't able to purchase the system two weeks ago. I'd love your opinion on what I've put together to order now, using updated sales. I've managed to keep it all on NCIX for...
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    Budget GPU Upgrade for X3 720 System

    Thanks for your reply! Yeah, I wish that 5870 deal was available to me. :( Any thoughts on: Powercolor Radeon HD 6870 900MHZ 1GB 4.2GHZ GDDR5 2xDVI 2xMini DP HDMI - $154 ($174 before rebate); 9.5" x 4.38" x 1.5" Versus: XFX Radeon HD 6870 Dual Fan 900MHZ 1GB 4.2GHZ GDDR5 2xDVI HDMI...
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    Budget MMORPG Machine w/ SSD

    1. Getting close to order time! Had some follow up questions on PSU; NCIX has posted the new weekly sales, and I wondered if Danny's original recommendation is still best. Corsair Builder Series CMPSU-500CXV2 500W ($50) Antec Basiq BP550 Plus 550W 24PIN ATX 12V V2.2 80PLUS Modular ($55) Antec...
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    Budget GPU Upgrade for X3 720 System

    Upon research, I'm relieved to find the vast majority of cards in my price range are 8-11" long, so that shouldn't be a concern as long as I check the specs. Based upon the latest Tom's guide, I'm leaning toward the HD 6850. Any thoughts? I can get this for as little as $120 CAD after rebates...
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    Budget MMORPG Machine w/ SSD

    What do you think the performance difference is going to be between the 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s SSDs? Is that going to translate into a noticeable difference running the OS and playing games?
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    Budget GPU Upgrade for X3 720 System

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CANADIAN. :D Your Newegg etc. links are welcome and...
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    Budget MMORPG Machine w/ SSD

    What is the post-Sandforce generation called, and is there an easy way to tell from posted specs on sites whether a particular SSD is Sandforce? Is the Samsung you recommended pretty much starting price point for this generation of SSDs of that size? I do want to get this system right the...
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    Budget MMORPG Machine w/ SSD

    Thanks for the recommendations so far, guys! A few questions/comments: 1. So are we talking about using the onboard video or 8800 GS GPU? Which is better? 2. $240 seems like a big chunk of change for the SSD. Though I totally defer to your knowledge, that's why I posted here. How severe...
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    Budget MMORPG Machine w/ SSD

    That's fine; I can pick up any new DVD-ROM unless there's one in particular you suggest. RAM, per SiSoft: OCZ OCZ3G1333LV2G 2GB DIMM DDR3 PC3-8500U DDR3-1066 (7-7-7-16 4-26-8-4) Corsair CM3X2G1333C9 2GB DIMM DDR3 PC3-10700U DDR3-1334 (9-9-9-24 5-34-10-5) 2x2GB of each. GPU: 8800 GS...
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    Budget MMORPG Machine w/ SSD

    ************************************************************************** 12/28 UPDATE: New build/latest questions in post #16 here. ************************************************************************** I'd like to build my wife a modest gaming machine. She primarily plays MMORPGs and...
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    New System; Upgrade from 8800GS Now or Later?

    Do you think so? Based on that ad, that 5770 will retail for $159, which I figure will be at least $175 Canadian. A sale started up here yesterday @ NICX in which you can get a XFX Radeon HD 4870 1GB for $124.99 CAD after rebate (usually $175) , or a BFG GeForce GTX 260 OC MAXCORE55 896MB for...
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