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    NewEgg Shell Shocker - XBOX ONE w/ Halo TMC Collection and Witcher 3 for $349.99

    *** Deal Expired *** NewEgg's selling the 500GB model, but the inclusion of The Witcher 3 makes this a good deal. Plus, with Microsoft's new promotion going on now, you could obtain an additional "free" game in the process. (Since today's Day 1 of the deal, I don't know how successful you'll...
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    What's the best way to sell a motherboard with a third-party chipset heatsink?

    I'm trying to figure out the best way to sell a motherboard that I used a third-party heatsink on. The motherboard in question is the MSI X58M, and immediately after I received the board, I replaced the northbridge heatsink with the Thermalright HR-05 IFX. I still have the stock heatsink, but...
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    tiraides FS/FT/WTB/WTTF thread

    Thread closed. Please see my 2013 FS/FT thread if you want something.
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    Upgrading season

    Since I have several upgrades in plan this year, and it's been a while since I made a quasi-legitimate build thread, I figure that I should start a makeshift worklog. Yes, I'll add pictures... but don't expect them right away. Here's the tentative plan (in which the details will probably change...
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    Gen[H]ard FAQ

    This is the General Hardware FAQ, where we attempt to answer many of the questions that are commonly asked in this forum. While we can't answer every question or solve every problem you have, this is still a good reference point. A big thank you to Dangman, enginurd, Markyip1, and...
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    Building or Upgrading a Computer (The Detailed [H] Guide)

    The following are the steps you should take when deciding upon building a computer from scratch. You can also use some or all of the following when you are considering upgrading your machine. 0) Please use PC Hound to post your system build. 1) Figure out your budget. Figure out how much...
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    FS - One week moving sale

    Thread closed, as I will be moving tomorrow morning...
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    Two items at NewEgg for under $100 each

    Just saw the deals today.... Antec Sonata III case (with Antec Earthwatts 500 watt power supply) - $99.95 Samsung SpinPoint F1 750GB SATA/300 hard drive - $99.99 Both items come with free three (3) business day shipping.
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    Gen[H]ard FAQ... n00bs start here

    This is the General Hardware FAQ, which was inspired by flipflopsnowman's guide to piecing together a PC. Here, we'll attempt to offer suggestions and answer questions that often get brought up several times per day around here. As a disclaimer, we can't answer every possible question, nor can...
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    Corsair 620HX - $139.99 @ Buy.com

    The Corsair CMPSU-620HX modular power supply is available at Buy.com for $139.99 with free shipping. Buy.com also accepts Google Checkout, so, for those who haven't used it yet, you could receive an extra $10 off (your first purchase using Google Checkout). There also a $20 MIR available, but...
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    tiraides' FS/FT/WTB/WTTF thread

    Thread is closed due to lack of overall interest.
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    Need to confirm Dell/HP-like Vista-ready rig

    I'm getting ready to build a computer for my aunt. (Long story short: I have quite a few spare parts, and my mom asked me to build my aunt a "new" budget rig.) My aunt is pretty much your (stereo)typical "basic user," and the computer is being designed for web browsing, Office, viewing movies...
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    My Overflowing Box O' Plenty (FS/FT/WTB/WTTF + Freebies)

    Thread closed...
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    Final Fantasy XII $37.99 @ Circuit City (thru Nov. 4)

    Sales page It appears to be an instant rebate (and the store will match the online price), but when the game will arrive varies by store (online it states Nov. 2, even though the US release date is Oct. 31), so YMMV.
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    WD 320GB SATA for $129.99 @ Best Buy

    Best Buy is offering the Western Digital Caviar 320GB Serial ATA drive for $129.99 after a $60 instant rebate. When you also consider NewEgg's price, it's a pretty good deal, especially if you have to pick up a hard drive now. Deal ends March 18.
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    tiraides' soapbox -- FS/FT/WTB/WTTF

    Thread closed... will make a new FS thread when I get some things in order....
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    Samsung ML-2010 laser printer - $49.99 (after instant & MIR) @ BB

    From this week's ad: Samsung ML-2010 monochrome laser printer for $49.99 after $50 instant rebate and $30 mail-in rebate (without MIR it's still $79.99) Sale ends Saturday, February 18
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    Microsoft Office Standard Edition 2003 "Military Appreciation Edition" (what the...?)

    Yesterday afternoon, I found a stand full of copies of Office 2003 Standard Edition labeled as "Military Appreciation Edition" at the Ft. Gordon (GA) PX. (For those that don't know, the PX -- or BX on Air Force Bases -- is the military equivalent to Wal-Mart: a store that sells just about...
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    Turning one computer into two... need some advice...

    I am in an upgrading mood so I plan on using parts of my current rig for two computers: 1) My upgraded rig -- I'm going dual-core this year.... 2) My brother's graduation gift: a computer that's good for school and games Here's my current rig: ABIT AG8 (Intel 915P/LGA775) Pentium 4...
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    FS: Windows XP Pro SP2 (OEM System Builder)

    * THREAD CLOSED *
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    More eBay/PayPal coupons (exp. 12/18)

    I found two more eBay + PayPal coupons: C22-GIFTGUIDE - Save $5 off purchase of $50+ C23-GIFTGUIDE - Save $15 off purchase of $100+ I got these from RedFlagDeals.com, but I'm sure that the same restrictions apply....
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    FS/FT/WTB/WTTF Thread (Round Two... FIGHT!)

    Thread closed....
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    FS: Intel 630, Mushkin BH-5 RAM, Antec NeoPower, and more!

    EDIT (9/26/05): I've closed this thread because I have more items to sell -- and I've sold the main items that make up this thread.... The new thread should be up sometime this week.... ---------- Here's the deal: - If you have a question, feel free to ask them here. If you want to...
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    Build or Sell?

    I bought quite a few items to help improve my rig, and I just now realized that give or take a couple of items, I have enough parts to build a new computer. In addition to the specs in my rig, I now have: Pentium 4 550 (was planning on using it to replace the 630 in my rig) Antec TrueBlue...
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    Good fan for Abit AG8?

    I want to start overclocking my current rig -- see sig -- but I can't seem to find a good air-cooled solution to do it with. Right now, I don't have the time nor that much money to dump into this project, so watercooling is out. I tried putting in one of the Zalman CNPS-7000Cu fans on it when I...
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    My new build (OR: Am I on something?)

    Long story short: I returned from my deployment and over the past month used the money that I saved there to buy a car, get a HDTV, and build a new computer (in that exact order). But since I've built the computer, I have had this nagging sense that it needed a little more oomph. Here are my...
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    Notebook HDD: 60GB 7200rpm or 100GB 5400rpm?

    With the new 100GB drives finally out, I was thinking about getting one with my new laptop. (The planned specs for this computer are a 15.4-in monitor, 2GHZ Pentium-M, 1GB RAM, 128MB Mobility Radeon 9700, 10/100 Ethernet and 802.11g wireless.) I normally make all of my computers gaming...
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    Office xp vs. Office 2003

    I may be getting Office 2003 as a gift from some friends. Product activation aside, is there any real benefit to upgrading from Office XP? (I have the Standard version, and I bought Publisher XP separately.)
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    DVD burner: 2MB or 8MB cache?

    I plan on buying a dual-format DVD burner sometime this week and I was wondering if it is worth searching for a burner with an 8MB cache. Is cache size really vital in choosing a DVD burner? The only ones that I found so far with an 8MB cache come from either Plexor or Sony. (Any suggestions...
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    Any positives about CH-5 memory?

    Originally from: http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=712195 Earlier, I (stupidly) asked what memory would be good for my IC7 board. I'm using a 2.4GHz P4C, 512MB Kingston ValueRAM PC3200, and I don't overclock. (The board has the new northbridge fan - I don't know what...
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    (Good) Memory for Abit IC7

    I've heard all of the stories about how Winbond CH-5 chips cause problems with i865/875 boards. Problem is that I want to get a gig of RAM with tight timings without having to spend an arm and a leg. I have an Abit IC7 with a 2.4GHz P4C but I don't overclock. I currently have 512MB of Kingston...
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