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    PC2-8500 2x2GB advice

    Half or twice the price?
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    PC2-8500 2x2GB advice

    The problem is that the second pair wouldn't clear my HD4870, physically.
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    PC2-8500 2x2GB advice

    Thank you! I will go with the G.skill and see with that. Worst case scenario I'll swap my old sticks for a 2nd pair of G.skill!
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    PC2-8500 2x2GB advice

    For me it has become a pressing matter, because I run many applications simultaneously! Moreover, I can't get the same type of RAM for the heatpipe reason I mentioned! :) I just wanted to know if any of the RAM I listed would do the job. Thank you!
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    PC2-8500 2x2GB advice

    Hi! I'm currently running with the following specs: Mobo: ASUS P5Q Pro CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 RAM: OCZ Reaper Hpc Edition PC2-8500 DDR2 4GB 2X2GB DDR2-1066 CL5-5-5-15 GPU: Gigabyte Radeon HD 4870 I'm looking to do a minor upgrade of my RAM, I'd add another 2x2GB of memory for a grand...
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    Dying OS HDD, need advice for new HDD

    My main hard drive where my OS (Vista x64) is located is dying. It's been making weird noises and yesterday after a power outage, I would get BSODs upon boot (in any mode, normal, safe mode, repair mode, etc.) because there was a problem reading NTFS.SYS. I tried again today and managed to boot...
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    Best replacement 24" 1920x1200

    Thank you all for the advice! After consideration, I decided to hold on before switching over to IPS. Thus, I will be going for a 2443BW which is a great bang for the buck and still an improvement from what I had, from my understanding.
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    Best replacement 24" 1920x1200

    I had this monitor but it broke last night: Samsung SyncMaster 245B 24IN Widescreen Black LCD Monitor 1920X1200 3000:1 5MS VGA DVI HAS (Edit: It seems we can no longer link to THAT website around here!) I'm looking for a similar replacement today! I don't need speakers or usb hubs on my...
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    Software to manage schedules

    Sorry for the late reply! Thanks for the info Azhar.
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    Software to manage schedules

    Do I have to conclude that there is no free software that does that at the moment?
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    Software to manage schedules

    Hi, my aunt and uncle are responsible to get/manage volunteers for a large-scale youth sporting event taking place next month. My aunt told me she was tired of managing the schedules with Microsoft Excel and asked me if there was a better, more-adapted, way to do it. I did some research and...
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    Help to build a work PC

    I'm sorry that I didn't report back here earlier. Just wanted to thank you for the help and the advice. My father has decided to pick up a laptop instead and delay indefinitely his budget-build.
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    Help to build a work PC

    Thanks a lot tiraides, I'll look into that.Is the RAM I linked to in the OP a good choice? Thanks again.
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    Help to build a work PC

    volt0, could you answer my concern about the memory types please, thank you very much in advance.
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    Help to build a work PC

    volt01, thanks for the info. Is it normal that you linked to DDR3 memory while the mobo supports DDR2 memory? Just to be sure, that onboard video will be good enough to do DVD playback without trouble? I would like some input on the case, psu, dvd drive, monitor and speakers if possible. See my...
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    Help to build a work PC

    My father wants to build a new PC and has asked for help. 1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc As per the topic title, the main use of his PC will be for work, mainly office, email and web browsing. However, he requested that he can watch DVDs and...
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    Help to build a gaming PC

    A bit late though, if you read the last posts of the thread you'll understand :) Thanks anyway!
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    Help to build a gaming PC

    Haha yes, he said that was a temporary crappy desk :p That is at his parents', but he's moving in less than two weeks :p
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    Help to build a gaming PC

    There you go: http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/2272/dsc00631p.jpg He had to modify the a fan a bit to make it fit so he can close the side panel: http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/6115/dsc00628j.jpg Again, thank you everyone! He is very satisfied and has some great gaming ahead!
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    Help to build a gaming PC

    My friend just ordered it: Total price, with pricematches, taxes and the NCIX free ground shipping deal: $2,293.86 Total weight: 146.75 lbs (NCIX free shipping deal covers up to 150 lbs, haha) So I wanted to thank you all for all the help you gave me, my friendly greatly appreciates it. A big...
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    Help to build a gaming PC

    Thanks. Can the level of silence be compared for all these PSUs? Also, I assume most PSUs nowadays are designed to be placed at the bottom of the case (I believe both Coolmaster cases are designed for a PSU at the bottom as well). I just want to make sure the build is compatible, meaning all...
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    Help to build a gaming PC

    He's not planning to do many upgrades to his machine in the future, except perhaps change the video card in a couple of years, and these tend to always require more and more power.I just want him to be on the safe side and make sure he doesn't have to worry about changing his PSU. Also, isn't...
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    The Router Recommendations Thread (Consumer)

    I have read the first post, but I'm not sure for what product to go so I would like some advice. I am moving in my new apartment next week and I will be living with a roommate. We will be sharing the same internet connection, but we do not have a router yet. I want a router that has at least 4...
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    Recommandation for a router

    Thanks, I didn't realize there was a unique thread for that in this section, unlike other sections where you need one thread per help request.
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    Help to build a gaming PC

    Thank you enginurd. For the UPS, I'm a bit in the same situation since I own an OPTI and have no idea about the APC option :P
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    Recommandation for a router

    I have read this thread, but I'm not sure for what product to go so I would like some advice. I am moving in my new apartment next week and I will be living with a roommate. We will be sharing the same internet connection, but we do not have a router yet. I want a router that has at least 4...
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    Help to build a gaming PC

    Sorry for the delay, I'm in the process of moving :P Here are the parts he will be ordering for sure: CPU: Intel Core i7 920 Quad Core Processor LGA1366 2.66GHZ Bloomfield 8MB LGA1366 4.8GT/S (original intent, plus two suggestions) HDD: Western Digital WD1001FALS Caviar Black 1TB SATA2...
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    Help to build a gaming PC

    lowteckh, is it possible to have a mini explanation as to why these products are the way to go? (Or is it just because they are the deal of the week like you said) Also, I would like to stick with the 24" screen :) Thanks a lot! Joseph, my friend is ready to up the price of the speakers to...
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    Help to build a gaming PC

    A friend of mine wants to build a new PC and has asked for help. 1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc As per the topic title, the main use of his PC will be gaming, although he will of course use it for some browsing etc. 2) What's your...
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    All-in-one Media Reader

    I made a search but didn't find any results related to my query. I don't know if this is the right forum for this kind of product, but if it's not, please move the thread at the right place. Thank you. I am looking for a decent and reliable all-in-one media reader (USB, SD, CF, etc.) for my...
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    Headphones for gaming, movies and music

    Indeed, maybe they're stuck a couple of years ago :p
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    Headphones for gaming, movies and music

    Found 2 local stores that could sell it. One said it was a special order and that it retailed for 250.00$. The second one: http://www.fleetsound.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=29&products_id=4707 I ordered it from Audiocubes yesterday. :)
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    Coolermaster Cosmos Side Panel Window in Canada

    Looks like I'll have to get it from a U.S. site with crazy shipping price heh. Is performance-pcs.com a good and reliable site?
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    Headphones for gaming, movies and music

    Yes but I was looking for something less expensive, I don't care if it takes 2 weeks to ship.
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    Headphones for gaming, movies and music

    Amazon doesn't ship the ATH-A700 to Canada... http://search.ebay.ca/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=ATH-A700&category0= Have you ever done business with these sellers? Anyone to recommend?
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    Headphones for gaming, movies and music

    Yeah, a bit expensive for my needs :P I'd rather go with the close model though, and I don't care about shipping time, as long as it gets here. I'd rather go with the low price. What about the microphone I linked to, is that the one?
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    Headphones for gaming, movies and music

    Thank you all for your input. Looks like I might go for the A700, still need to find a canadian retailer tough. Worst case scenario, I'll order from http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-A700-Closed-Back-Dynamic-Headphones/dp/B000E9VKUQ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1218233746&sr=8-1...
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    Headphones for gaming, movies and music

    You mean that I will not have much bass slam only without the amp or in both cases? Either way, I'll look into that and try to find a canadian retailer for those babies. http://revolutionaudio.ca/store/product_info.php?cPath=66&products_id=275 Is that it? By the way, thanks for your...
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    Headphones for gaming, movies and music

    So basically I could get the 601 and buy the amp later on and I'd still get reasonable quality and sound stage?
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    Headphones for gaming, movies and music

    Thanks, I'll wait for his input :) Anything should be better than my RHPT + Realtek 97 onboard 2 channels setup :p
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