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    FS: Assassins Creed 4: Black Flag key

    SOLD Hey guys, I just purchased a GTX 760 and it came with Assassins Creed 4: Black Flag. I'm not a fan of the AC series so won't be playing it. If you're interested, I'll let it go for $15 More info: http://www.geforce.com/freeac4bf Thanks!
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    HP ZR2740w vs Asus VE278H - Decent cheap 27" monitor?

    I'm looking to build a new PC in the next week or so and would like to upgrade my 20" screen to a 27" screen but I only have about $300 budgeted. I'll mainly use this for gaming and occasional video editing. I'm deciding between two and I'd appreciate any input: $189.99 after MIR, ASUS...
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    Help me keep my build sub-$1000

    1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc This will be a gaming rig primarily. Modded Skyrim will be the main game. Other than that, I'll also be doing video editing. 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? $800-$1000 3) Which country do you...
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    Yet another "Comment on my build" thread - PII vs i5

    Hey guys, once again asking for comments on an upgrade. My current system isn't bad, but the upgrade bug bit, so... Current system is: GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3 Core 2 Duo E6400 GeForce 8800GT GeForce 6200 (for a 3rd monitor) 2 x 1GB DDR2 667 Antec P150 case Neo HE 430 PSU 2x WD Caviar...
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    PC with dual monitors connected to an HDTV...how?

    Hi guys, hopefully I have an easy question. I'm setting up my first home theater system, but due to time and money, I'm not going to be able to setup a dedicated HTPC for a little bit. I'm hoping to use the PC I have now as a limited one. The only functionality I really need is to watch...
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    First lappy - Did I do good?

    Hi guys. I spent a little bit researching laptops last week, but I needed it asap so I was looking to get something at a B&M. Of course, being later in the holiday season most the good deals were sold out, but I was still hopefull... I got the HP dv6663cl from Costco. Here's the specs...
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    Is this upgrade worth it?

    Yup, another "please help me" thread. What can I say, though...there's so much information, and I haven't been paying attention to any of it for over a year, so I'm a bit overwhelmed. [H] has been helping me for years, though, so... I'm starting to run into some games I can't play on full...
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    Homemade Chewie drive

    Hey guys! Due to being out of town for a couple weeks, we did the gift-opening in our family just before midnight on New Years. My brother made me the coolest little gadget, just thought I'd share. Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 He took a regular chewie figure, a dremel tool and a 512MB...
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    Quick questions regarding stress tests

    Ok guys, my RAM came back from being RMAed, and I'm testing the system. First off, thanks to everybody for helping me pick through my first build in many years, this place is great :) Silly quick question, but would it be considered stable if SP2004 ran for 14 hours and 45 minutes? I had to...
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    Sharescan like program?

    I'm looking for a program that'll let me browse me college's network, and I've got 2 options here. Any help with either would be really appreciated! 1) Fix sharescan 2. I've been using this program for the last 3 years, but lately, and I have NO idea why, it doesnt work properly. Whenever...
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    Issues with Patriot RAM on DS3

    I want to thank you all for your help in helping me choose the right parts for my first build in years. It's up and running, though I havent had time to enjoy it yet, as I'm still working on one issue. I can only seem to get one stick of RAM of the Patriot 667 to work on my Gigabyte DS3. I've...
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    To crossover, or not to crossover...

    Another n00b question from me! I'm making a new build, and I want to keep the old one still functional, but of course I'll want to move some of my data from one onto the other. I dont have a router or hub, nor do I have a crossover cable. I'm on campus, so it's just a plug your PC into the...
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    VX2025WM vs 205BW...any comments?

    OK guys, ready to order the LCD for my new rig, replace my Philips 109S CRT. Been doing a lot of research, off and on since June of last year, and I'm down to two. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'll be doing gaming and photo editing. I'm between the ViewSonic VX2025WM and the...
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    A little help with this new rig

    Hello once again guys, it's me, lurker #1064. I have come back to ask for your guidance in building a new gaming PC. Maybe somebody here will notice I've asked for this help in months past, with different rigs, but each time my funding fell through... This time it looks like I'll finally be...
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    Yet another review my new built thread

    Ok guys, cause I know you love reviewing strangers upcoming builds for possible mis-matched parts and bad ideas, I present the one I've been researching for a little bit. First off, a little history. I'm into gaming, but with my current rig, the newest thing I'm able to play is HoMM5, and...
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    Suggestion for $500 or less computer for family

    Hey guys. My mom and all my siblings (I'm the only one thats moved out) have been without a computer for the last few years ever since my moms ex decided to fix her computer on his own...and literally tore the CPU fan off, ripped the CPU out of the socket, stuffed it into his shirt pocket and...
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    General upgrade advice

    Hey guys, just another quick appeal to have the masses check to see if I'm on the right path with my upgrade options. I dont want to make any mistakes, like pay way too much for a certain part, create a system with a serious bottleneck, etc. I'm looking to spend around $700, and of course I...
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    First build in many years: Comments?

    Sorry for another "help critique my build" post ;) I'm coming back to the states in another month and a half, and I'm finally ready to upgrade the 4+ year old system I have waiting for me. Actually, the newest parts are around 4 years, some are older. Its been a while since I've built a...
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