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OEM Vista Install question

cool, thanks
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- Post #3
- Apr 25, 2008
- Forum: Operating Systems
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OEM Vista Install question

I'm going to put together my parts for my new computer this weekend. Part of the build is a spanking new HD and OEM Vista. My last experiences with Win2k and Win XP OEM's have been easy. But now there is some info from Google searching that tells me this Vista thing might be different. Is...
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- Thread
- Apr 25, 2008
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Video card advice needed

motherboard does not have integreated graphics. just looking for a inexpensive PCIe video card. thanks
- linuxwannabe
- Post #4
- Apr 14, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Video card advice needed

I'm rebuilding my P4/2.66/ home PC. I've got a Intel 945PSN/2.8 dual core coming and I'll add 2GB ram and vista as the OS. I need a PCIe video card and I'm lost in the sea of choices. I do office work and internet surfing and some DVD watching on my monitor. What is a nice clear video...
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- Apr 14, 2008
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Razer Barracuda AC-1 sound card

And that's always a conderation, I never game but use my sound card for music.
- linuxwannabe
- Post #7
- Apr 2, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Razer Barracuda AC-1 sound card

Anyone have any comments on how this would compare with a OEM Audigy2 card? Probably go to Vista next month from Win2K if it make a difference. Thanks.
- linuxwannabe
- Post #3
- Apr 2, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Creative X-fi 7.1 Channels 24-bit 192KHz Elite Pro Sound Card and HS-900 Headphone Bundle

So out of curiosity, if you guys won't use Creative, what do you use? (for us guys out of the loop a little)
- linuxwannabe
- Post #15
- Mar 31, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Abit IP35-E $59.99 shipped AR - Newegg

interesting, I'm looking for a upgrade for my P4 system, but was considering the Gigabyte P35-DS3L. This may be a "less expensive" option. :D
- linuxwannabe
- Post #29
- Mar 20, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Walmart: 4x12 Pack of Pepsi or 2x12" DiGiorno pizza's for $10 or less.

Go with the pizza, Pepsi stinks
- linuxwannabe
- Post #5
- Jan 29, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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[DEAD]XPS 420 Desktop Quadcore,3GB Ram,Vista Prem,4 yr. wrnty

yep, thanks :)
- linuxwannabe
- Post #62
- Jan 8, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Corsair 1GBx2 DDR2 PC2-6400 ~ $36

Better hurry Enclose a copy of the original sales receipt(s) or packing slip(s) dated from January 1, 2008 through January 7, 2008. :)
- linuxwannabe
- Post #2
- Jan 7, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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[DEAD]XPS 420 Desktop Quadcore,3GB Ram,Vista Prem,4 yr. wrnty

those who got theirs: does it come with all the connectivity stuff on the front? thanx
- linuxwannabe
- Post #60
- Jan 7, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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[DEAD]XPS 420 Desktop Quadcore,3GB Ram,Vista Prem,4 yr. wrnty

I klik the "help me choose" link and read the Video Xcelerator tab and read the footnote at the bottom and I see "Comparing conversion time and CPU utilization for a 10 minute HD MPEG-2 video file to MPEG-4 format on Intel® E4400 processor based XPS 420 systems with and without a Dell...
- linuxwannabe
- Post #50
- Jan 4, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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[DEAD]XPS 420 Desktop Quadcore,3GB Ram,Vista Prem,4 yr. wrnty

It's a nice looking deal. I've been debating on building a new rig so I can upgrade from a P4/2.66 S478 system running Win2k. Was thinking of going dual core/gob of ram but I would need to upgrade so many components I was getting up into the cash. This may be my ticket to a new PC. I want to...
- linuxwannabe
- Post #43
- Jan 3, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L

I'm looking to upgrade from a S478/AGP setup. don't need anything fancy and I want to go C2D/PCI-e. Will this deliver? thanks
- linuxwannabe
- Post #18
- Nov 28, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways

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