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    FS: AMD 4000+ 600GBHD Dell 2005fpw FX6021 Stereo

    Selling my rig, it has served me well! thanks for looking! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260252882817&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=016
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    FS: AMD 4000+ Complete Gaming/Media System

    Selling my rig, spend years building. Considering everything that is included, i'd say this is a great deal! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260251076832&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=016 Thanks all!
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    upgrading...hit a wall

  4. J

    A dying hard drive cloned to a new one..

    can the corruption be transfered in a norton ghost operation?
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    3rd HD corrupt..cannot be coincidence

    After overhauling my system, i've gone through 3 maxtor HD's only to find each had failed. I ran memtest to secure the RAM. All parts are new, so I cannot figure out why these new HDs fail within a week. Could the mobo or CPU be dammaged and contribute to this?
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    7800GTX is the top of the line 7xxx - right?

    is there something coming out in a week or two that is the 6800 Ultra to the 6800?
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    Bad preformance w/ X800 XL

    Since I built my new system, game preformance has been sub-par. I'm getting 30's fps in CS:S - and 20's in BF 2 @ 1680x1050 no AA/AF. On top of that, my 3dMark05 score is around 3600. CPU and HD tests reveil no problems, although the HD had a average seek time of 14's. what could be the...
  8. J

    2005fpw stand jammed?

    The ajustable stand on my 2005fpw won't budge, and it's locked in the shortest position. the "Stand lock release button" won't push in either...has anyone else had this problem?
  9. J

    fresh install windows...crashes, errors, frustration

    I just did a fresh install of XP, but I am still crashing out of games that are fine, certain video files won't play or skip around like crazy. what is going on?
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    upgrading...hit a wall

    I rehauled everything recently, but here's my problem: mobo will power up with just the PSU's main power connector, but when I plug everything else in it will spin the fans for a split second, then shut off. This is a 480w PSU, and my system is pretty basic. can anyone help?
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    Upgrade HELL

    I have been troubleshooting my computer for the better part of two weeks now...now this: everything works, I swap out HDs for one I had to format on an old computer. I plug everything in, power up....CPU fan spins for a split second...then dies. computer does not power up after having done so...
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    is there are reason for SLI?

    with the top end cards out today handling anything you throw at them, and the many capatiblity issues with SLI drivers, and the less than 2X preformance, why invest?
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    Need new memory..

    money = no object. no direct plans to overclock, but I probably will eventually. also, is there is any advantage to over 1 gig in games, regular operation?
  14. J

    installed new system, wont start

    I competly overhauled my PC, but as soon as I hit power the temperature warning flashes and there is no video. all the components are new, and I re-seated the CPU with a xp-90 heatsink and no change. what could this be?
  15. J

    When is the next big Video Card refresh?

    Hope it's in time for F.E.A.R. :p
  16. J

    Question about value ram

    I plan on building a monster computer, but I bought Kingston value ram @ PC3200. If I do not plan on overclocking my CPU, can this RAM slow me down in any other way?
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    Timetable - when is an affordable, high performance wide screen gaming LCD arriving?

    It seems like me and my CRT have been waiting forever for this technology to become standardized. when will there be a gaming LCD with no ghosting, burn ins, etc available at a reasonable price?
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    Somebody up there doesnt want me to have cool temps

    k, here's the story. I've gone through everything possible to get my CPU temps down. I got a volcano 12, a SP-97, and now I just bought and installed a swiftech H20-120 water cooling system. idle of 44. why? Everything i've tried has never gone below 40 idle. At this point it has to be...
  19. J

    Cooling difference in radiator placement?

    Is there any difference in performance between placing your radiator in back or in front?
  20. J

    Doom 3: Old and Busted HL2: New Notness

    CS Source is awesome. HL2 itself it innovative, original, while D3 is a very pretty summary of what has been done already. Now hurry up valve!!
  21. J

    FS: SP97 HS w/92 Tornado

    the sp97 is used for a month, cleaned with alcohol. Torando is also barely used, lost the box but the sp97 comes in retail packaging. I can include a 3-2 pin converter if requested 45 shipped - pm me
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    Best games for 5.1/surround sound?

    I just got a 6.1 setup...besides D3 what are the best sounding games that offer 5.1 or 6.1?
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    Doom3 flashlight effect disappointing?

    I love the flashlight effect in games, but when using the light in d3 a lot of things bother me: 1. the target cursor is still there 2. Its a straight line beam with little-too-no light splashing over. 3. it looks like a video game flashlight and not a movie/real life also, i've always...
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    WEIRD 6800GT 3dmark score

    My specs are in my sig, and I ran 3dmark03 and got a 9960 with my card OC'd to 430/1150! Games are running fine, but what is with this score? *if it helps, I have a Sound Blaster Live Value card that got horrible scores...but can a sound card be responsible for this?
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    Who wanted a X800XT, got upset and ordered a 6800GT....

    realize it kicks and will wait for a 512MB refresh before buying again? sometimes things end up working out for the best...and after all that rage... :p
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    New 74g Raptor is....slow

    Well not slow, but a 10-20% increase over my old 7200rpm HD. Boot time is the same, programs install at the same speed if not slower. I have a 3112 SIL onboard controller with a A7N8X-E Deluxe MB. why can't I see the preformance people won't shut up about?
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    SP-97 running hotter than stock

    I replaced my volcano 12 with a SP-97 and the temp went up 10 C. I used artic silver 5...and have an antec 92mm fan blowing full speed and my idle is 48C! I know there is a burn-in period...but this is ridiculous. what the hell is going on?
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