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    Are wireless N routers worth it?

    20mb/s vs. 90-100mbs? Is that worth it? 11g (11a as well) will get around 20mb/s according to published testing (and I've found similar at work) while 11n will get 90-100mb/s according to published testing (and I've found similar at work). Even if 11n could 300mb/s wouldn't 100mb/s be better...
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    Any Windows WPA2 Enterprise Wireless Experts?

    I'm guessing you are using PEAP for the EAP type? You must have a certificate (cert) for PEAP to be supported on the Radius server (service won't start without it) but there are no requirements on the client. PEAP has an optional client cert piece but I've never heard of it being done. TLS...
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    Your CPU progression

    Intel 386SX 16 486-25 486-33 Pentium (maybe PII?) 233mhz PII 450mhz (forgot some K6 and Cyrix CPUs of various types) Tons of AMD ~1ghz durons (myself and family computers) AMD 2500+ (Athlon I think... Barton core IIRC) Still running in daughter's computer AMD 3500+ single core AMD 4200+ Dual...
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    Which of these setups would you choose (860 vs. 920)?

    Food for thought: How long do you hold onto hardware? If you aren't going to keep it long enough to use the 'possible upgrade' options then is it worth getting that option? If you keep it long enough to possibly use the 'upgrade options', what are the chances you will actually use it (instead...
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    Buying a E5200-Anything Special to Look For?

    The e5200 is a great performer for it's price. I believe the R0 is supposed to be a little better. I have mine stable @ ~3.875 @1.3875v. I am still trying to get more out of it but my voltage settings are off (I'm not sure which voltages to set where). I can run 4ghz @ ~1.4-1.41v but I...
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    E6700 266x10 vs 333x8 Raising the FSB

    I rarely test more than 20-30 minutes then start playing games to finish stress testing. I've not had issues with unstable OC using that method for testing. To each his own though, I'll probably be told that under 24 hours is not enough (they need to tell my computers that though, not me!!!). :)
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    worth an upgrade from pent d?

    awesome chip so far!! It's can be OC'ed pretty easy to 3.3-3.5 with stock cooler or undervolted a bit for 2.5-2.8 operations and it runs fairly cool regardless. Not bad for $70 delivered.
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    Overclocking... memory 1:1

    I'm just moving over to the Intel side of things after a 10+ year absence. I have the e5200 on a UD3R (in my sig) overclocked to ~3.5GHZ using several different combinations like 10.5x333, 12.5x280, etc. I have tried changing the FSB strap (think that's the official Intel term) to 266 and 333...
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    suggest processor for gaming

    775 budget e5200 That's what I'm moving into right now. e5200 with Gigabyte UD3R and 2x1gb (I know) while reusing everything else = ~$200 AR delivered. It's a huge step up from my 939 x2 @2.9ghz and I'm only at 3ghz on the e5200 so far (just started and don't have it water cooled yet).
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    Gigabyte EP45-UD3 models

    This is what I've been looking for... since I have a simple AMD mind!! :) http://www.clunk.org.uk/forums/reviews/14031-gigabyte-ga-ep45-ud3r-living-review-2.html Go down to the 5th picture which is a chart for the straps and explanations. This should be easily found on the net but I've yet to...
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    Gigabyte EP45-UD3 models

    Newegg was the bomb again and got it here in under 48 hours (3 day ground). I have the basics set up in a spare chassis until my Intel 775 watercooling extras show up today or tomorrow. Other than the SATA2 HDD installation for Windows XP installation, it seems to be going well. I'm running...
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    2*2gb and 2*1gb together?

    +1 I would stay with the 2x2gb for XP or go 2x2gb + 2x1gb if Vista/Win7.
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    DDR2 Ram Pricing...

    I paid $130 for 4mb in the early 90's for 386sx16...it's amazing how much $130 will get you now!!! DDR2 is throw away cheap now. DDR is impossible to afford if you have a board which needs it. :(
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    Gigabyte EP45-UD3 models

    I went with OCZ Gold pc1100 ram 2x1gb. It's $20 AR which is next to nothing imho. Probably should have gone with 2x2gb but 2gb has been enough for my 939 to date. Why 1100 instead of 800 or 1066?... OC head room and it's $20 AR (and OCZ is pretty good about rebates). This is the part of the...
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    am I the only one that cant stand a controller?

    I can't shoot anything with a controller. I've given up since it's so dang frustrating trying get better.
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    Pentium DualCore vs CoreDuo/Core2Duo

    I'm a former AMD user coming back to Intel (PII 450mhz was my last Intel!!). Here is a good link to help with Intel processor basics: Core2 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intel_Core_2_microprocessors Pentium Dual Core...
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    Gigabyte EP45-UD3 models

    I decided on the UD3R (the UD3L was $75 AR though) since I don't like to skimp too much on my motherboard (for my budget). I'm starting with a e5200 which I'll use for a year or so. Since my 939 x2 @2.9ghz has been enough to this day, a e5200 @ ~3.5ghz (hopefully more) should hold me for at...
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    Gigabyte EP45-UD3 models

    I'm a long-time AMD guy coming back to the Intel side (last Intel was PII-450). Seems like Intel has the advantage for OC'ing and gaming after OC'ing. I'm pretty set on getting a Gigabyte EP45-UD3 motherboard but can't figure out which model. Are all of them pretty much the same for OC'ing...
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    Corsair 400CX PSU..OK for 4830 GPU?

    ^^^ Listen to him ^^^ :) +1 with DavidH on the OK if no OC'ing of CPU.
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    considering a 4830, which card do i get?

    +1 I missed the rebate but $80 delivered is pretty good. Mine OC to 760 core/940 mem so far. Very, very quiet and runs cool.
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    $75 Budget for Video Card

    4670 is a great card for low budget and low power. I just got the "http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1399548 Thats a link to a HD 4830 for $65 after rebate and a promo code. " to replace mine. The difference in performance between 4670 and 4830 is 40-50% for most games (based on...
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    4670?

    The 4750 (higher end R740) should be under $100 and be between the 4830 &4850. That's based on the info I can find on the internet. Things might change a bit before it rolls out but that's a h*ll of a price/performance. The 4670 is a pretty decent card for the money. I have one for a stop...
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    M3A78-T: I would avoid it.

    It is a pretty good and popular board. I really think you just got a dud rather than a design flaw. Too many people are using that board to not have more negative feedback floating around. (I'm not saying you are wrong or did anything wrong... rather it was bad luck).
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    Did I fry my PSU?

    Try to find a fan that draws more power (similar to original) just to see if that is the cause. Perhaps something that is not multi-speed like the Antec. Borrow one from someone or from another part of the case just to test the theory (that's all it is, a theory).
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    Please help me boot off my DVD Drive

    If the DVD is seen by the MB, has the DVD set to boot before the HDD then the OS on the HDD can't be the problem. I have some CD drives that will not work to boot from but other that will... even if the BIOS is set correctly. The problem you are having is BEFORE the HDD should be accessed for...
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    120mm Fan

    Good fans but don't put them on a radiator (if you WC) since they really suffer. For a normal intake/exhaust fan, they are pretty good/quiet. Yate Loons... lots of them out there. Petrastechshop.com gets them direct and not through a distributor. The PTS Yates are tested to be better than...
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    What is needed to run dual video cards?

    http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=844691 That's a good place to start. Research the power supply forum to get more detailed information. There's plenty of information there. Search for "SLI" is a good start over there.
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    Fry's has the Phenom II X3 710 and 720 for $114 and $124, respectively

    Yeah, I didn't research before I asked. 710/720 definitely much better. :(
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    Fry's has the Phenom II X3 710 and 720 for $114 and $124, respectively

    Any reason to get one of the X3's mentioned rather than the Kuma 7750? The Kuma seems to be a pretty good X2 chip with OC potential. ** Edited** OK... questioned answered. X3 720 is a better chip than Kuma it appears. :o
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    Did I fry my PSU?

    If the PSU works with the original fan then it is not fried (If I read what you said correctly). It's possible the PSU is sensing something from the Antec which causes it to shut down.
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    Do we need both a UPS and a Surge Protector

    Definitely don't need a surge protector + UPS. Use the SP ports on the UPS instead. Do not daisy chain SP devices onto each other. "The UPS is a giant smart battery, once the battery is charged it will only pass power through when needed and only draw power when the battery is not full." +1
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    power supply for 9600gt or 4670

    The 4670 will probably be ok with the current PSU but you will need a new PSU for the 9600GT. The Antec Earthwatts @$40 is a very good deal/PSU. There are others out there around the same price but the Antec is definitely good enough.
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    Quick question! HD 4670 + Power supply

    The 4670 is definitely a low power card!! It is a very good performer for the price and amount of power it uses. I did a PSU calculator check on the system with the 4670. It says he needs ~230 watts. I think he will be ok as long as he doesn't OC (which doesn't appear to be a possibility).
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    For the price anything better then the 3850?

    You can OC the 4830 to get 4850 speeds but the disabled parts make a big difference as well. The 4850 is definitely a better card so the money is worth it if you can get it. I think the FPS difference is 10-15% most of the time between them (based on internet research I've done).
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    For the price anything better then the 3850?

    4830 and 4850 are much, much better but 9600GT will probably fit you fine for a while. I got a 4670 instead but 9600GT is a bit better IMHO.
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    ati 4670 vs nvidia 9600GT

    The 4670 should compete better with AA turned on vs. 9600GT. 9600GT is a bit better in most situations.. I got the 4670 since I prefer ATI but I got a really good deal on the MSI 4670 which is very quiet in addition to not requiring much power. It's a decent card as a stop gap (for me)...
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    Looking for a wpa2 capable wireless networking card for a Dell Latitude C610

    The Netgear WAG511 is good. It's a/b/g though. I think they have a b/g version... probably called the WG511 or similar. Make sure to apply the XP patch that opens up WPA2.
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    Are they retarded, or is this the norm?

    For a college to do that is a bit odd in my experience. 11a is the way to go if you can control the vast majority of clients like we do at my place of work. Since most colleges have to support what shows up, b/g is more common as the basis of the infrastructure. I've seen quite a few...
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    going to stay with s939 for now..

    Mine could do that if my MB would hold up. I have 2.87 easy but I get VCore stability issues when I move to above 1.4v (VCore mod in effect :) ). I got my 4200 Toledo for $80 delivered from the egg since the Opty 170 kept going up slowly during that time.
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    help with 30-45 dollar psu

    Apologies to OP... don't mean to hi-jack your thread. Oklahoma Wolf is correct. I've been searching around the many different FSP/Fortron type sites on the internet. I'm not sure which is official (do a yahoo or google and you'll see what I mean). The AX400-PN = ATX350-PN is rated closer...
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