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Setting up new hard-drive and DVDRW

Thanks guys :) So, performance wise... if I plan to have data and maybe some games on the new 120gb, I shouldn't install it on the same cable that my 80gb drive is on, should I? That would make me read off both drives (for windows and data, or games), from the same cable. Or am I mistaken...
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- Post #4
- Nov 30, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Setting up new hard-drive and DVDRW

Hey there, I went out on Black Friday and picked up some deals on a new hard-drive and DVD-RW (thanks to all the Hot Deals posters). I'm installing them in my current system and need some help figuring out how to change the IDE configuration. I'm a newb at this stuff, so if you can be...
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- Nov 30, 2003
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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Sonata: filtering the punched out 'Antec' holes

Thanks :) That makes sense to me. Cool, well, if nobody else thinks it'll damage my components, then I'm gonna plug those mofos today.
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- Post #7
- Nov 24, 2003
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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What household things could I use for filtering intake air?

I have a specific thread on how to filter the siode holes in an Antec Sonata case, but I was wondering if any of you folks might know if using electrostatic filters could be harmful? I picked up a vent filter from Home Depot, but it is "self-charging electrostatic". Is it smart to put this...
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- Post #14
- Nov 23, 2003
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Sonata: filtering the punched out 'Antec' holes

Positive case pressure? As in, air would be coming out of the holes instead of going in? That doesn't happen in my case, and I don't know how to make it happen. I can feel air being sucked in through the holes while the computer is running. Also, this seems to happen a lot with other people...
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- Post #4
- Nov 23, 2003
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Sonata: filtering the punched out 'Antec' holes

I have a Sonata case. On the whole, it rocks. However, it has these holes that spell out "Antec" on both sides of the case. A lot of air in-take occurs through these holes. Since the holes have no filtering, a lot of dust gets in through them. I'm wondering if anybody has suggestions on how...
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- Nov 22, 2003
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Hot Phone Deals this Fall, Keep your Cellphone Numbers!

surcharge = :( What are the best cell phone deals coming up? Right now, the best I can find is $40/mo w/ 600 anytime and unlimited nights and weekends + a free phone. But... are there any better deals out there, or coming up?
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- Post #5
- Oct 21, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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~~~~ IWANNA ~~~~

Are there any crazy cheap cell phone plans out right now? I'm aware of the myriad FAR deals for the actual phones, but anybody know of service plans for very cheap.... or for a more normal price but with kickin features and abilities? Thanks for any help! -Lisa
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- Post #122
- Oct 8, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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DX9 performance on CPU

So, thus far people seem to be making to main points: 1) GPUs have very specialized functionality, and can process certain kinds of directives very quickly. There are certain important and repetitive graphics algorithms which, while slow to perform in software, can be executed quite rapidly...
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- Post #20
- Sep 20, 2003
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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DX9 performance on CPU

Cool, thanks for the responses. Yeah, it was just something I was thinking about and got curious. Your closing statement there is interesting Pete, I think you kind of state my question in a more understandable form. Given that shader programs are becoming more flexible, needing to do more...
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- Post #16
- Sep 19, 2003
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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DX9 performance on CPU

Thanks Pete :) Have any specifics? I agree with you, just curious for specifics. Do you think that, at some point, with shader capabilities becoming more and more generalized and programmable, CPUs will be able to render graphics as quickly as GPUs? I mean, CPUs obviously do floating-point...
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- Post #13
- Sep 19, 2003
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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DX9 performance on CPU

I'm just curious what people think about the following subject: If Intel, AMD, or a third party put as much effort into DX9 driver/software optimization as ATI or nVidia do for their GPUs, do you think CPU DX9 performance would be comparable to today's graphics cards? I know that DX9 has a...
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- Sep 19, 2003
- Replies: 24
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Antec Sonata front 120mm fan recs

Well, my system should be put together by 9/18. I will post in this thread w/ my temps under load given the above set up and with only the stock rear fan.
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- Post #11
- Sep 12, 2003
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Antec Sonata front 120mm fan recs

:D Nice links. Thanks for the info, all. Keep it comin, if there's any more to be had. I'm sure this thread could make a nice reference for lots of people.
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- Post #5
- Sep 11, 2003
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Ripped-off by BigDaddyDeals

True. Ouch :( I would definitely call your CC company and inform them/dispute the charge. Do it ASAP.
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- Post #6
- Sep 10, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways

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