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Free Cendyne CD Burner AMIRs July 20-26 @ OM

Let's see here.... Cendyne is known to be just about rebadged-anything, SOMETIMES Lite-on. But seriously, I know Lite-on will give you slightly better burn times/can burn any copy protection, but the average Joe won't need to search for such a thing. Supposedly, this is a substitute, as the...
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- Post #17
- Jul 19, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Logitech Cordless Elite Duo MX....$$ off-Staples

I type what I see, what I find. Perhaps I didn't address that in the best of ways. But, for your information, I am not a uber-geek like you (notice the name), so I don't run mine through a fine-toothed comb. The fact that you had time to reply with a sentence that benefits no one is sad...
- hobcat1
- Post #15
- Jul 11, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Logitech Cordless Elite Duo MX....$$ off-Staples

With so many posts on Staples coupons (including 15 off 75), did it JUST expire or something? $5 is $5....I know it doesn't work online, but a lot of times, a CSR will take it over the phone.
- hobcat1
- Post #8
- Jul 11, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Logitech Cordless Elite Duo MX....$$ off-Staples

At least on ole' "Chunky Man-Purse", I've seen people begging for a deal on the Logitech Elite...yeah, yeah...don't want to type it all. It's a great product(s), as it combines the MX 700 with the black/silver cordless keyboard seen elsewhere. The mouse alone is still expensive at places, so...
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- Jul 11, 2003
- Replies: 25
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Warm: Timex SS Chrono watch for $20 at Campmor

For the Chrono, am I right in saying that it has a blue (not purple) face? Couldn't tell on my monitor....
- hobcat1
- Post #13
- Jul 8, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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New CHEAP system quandary....

Alright, so building this computer is out of the question. Family member wants a cheap, brand-name. I seem to have three choices. They all fall around $550-600 dollars with MIRs. Components will differ. So, I've looked at Dell, Compaq, and HP (only two, then really). We've bought Dell...
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- Jul 4, 2003
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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OCing a GF4 Ti 4200 128

Ugh...I MAY be slightly retarded....hit enter button before entering anything... This has probably been discussed, but perhaps something new may be mentioned. Bought my XP 2000+ system last July or so. Came with a GF4 Ti 4200, 128 MB. Albatron brand. This is a "newcomer", but relatively...
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- Jul 2, 2003
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Speaker connections--->Z560s

Not exactly referring to the connections on the speakers or subwoofer, but in your best experience (heck, this applies to home theater also), what is the best way to string cable from the speakers to the subwoofer? Thanks god Logitech didn't make them perm. connected....RCA is cheap. Anyways...
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- Feb 23, 2003
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Help w/ # of fans

My case is an Antec SX1040, just like the Alienware cases. My problem is this: what should the ambient case temp./CPU temp. stay around? I have two output fans on the back, and one input under the optical drives. Because my Ti4200 was cheaper than usual (albatron), the cooling on it isn't...
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- Jan 27, 2003
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Need help OC XP 2000+

Okay. I've built computers for years, but I'm pretty new to the concept of overclocking. I've always been protective with my own hard-earned things. I have the MSI KT3 ULTRA-ARU w/ XP 2000+. As most know, MSI has the program Fuzzy Logic, an easy way to get into OC. This is just my thing...
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- Jan 11, 2003
- Replies: 2
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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RAID on MSI KT3-ULTRA

I have both a DVD and a CDRW drive, with one Maxtor HD. The MSI mb that I have also has RAID. I've been reading, but I can't tell how to put the HD on one of the RAID channels. Isn't it possible? So that all three of the drives would have their own channel? However, I thought I read...
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- Nov 9, 2002
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Motherboards
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(Dead) Various 40x12x48 CDRW for $19.99 0r "FREE" AR & AC w/free CD Player at OfficeMax (in limited area) or by phone.

Oh the wonders of the modern telephone... I was pissed after local B&M store wouldn't give the coupon. After searching at another local OM store, I saw that they were out AND they didn't have any of the same deals (especially since models may vary). At the Circuitcity, they had plenty of the...
- hobcat1
- Post #59
- Sep 2, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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(Dead) Various 40x12x48 CDRW for $19.99 0r "FREE" AR & AC w/free CD Player at OfficeMax (in limited area) or by phone.

I swear to GOD! These people are starting to piss me off.... Earlier today, they had no Cendynes but some of the I/O Magic. Well, I didn't want an I/O Magic. So, after much thought, I returned, resigning to buy the I/O Magic. They had none! But....interesting bit....someone had found four...
- hobcat1
- Post #45
- Sep 1, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Super flaming hot!!! Maxtor 40GB 7200rpm HD for $9.99 AR @OfficeDepot - DEAD DEAL

I called OD today. Since I ordered Sunday, when both coupons were still available, I'm fine for both. However, I feel like ordering another one for a friend. Everytime I've looked, they've been in stock (perhaps because of Atlanta location). I already have a second address at sister's...
- hobcat1
- Post #573
- Aug 21, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Placement of drives

I'm having a hard time figuring this one out... Right now, I have one Maxtor 80gb HD, an Artec DVD-ROM, and a QPS 16x CDRW drive. I don't have the CDRW hooked up, because I can't figure out how to place them. I have the MSI KT3 ULTRA ARU mb, so I have two ATA133 ports and two for RAID. I...
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- Aug 3, 2002
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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RAID/ATA133

Sorry 'bout that... The rounded cables are brand name. My motherboard is the KT3 ULTRA ARU from MSI. It uses a PROMISE Raid controller. Right now, I have my CDRW on the top RAID/IDE3. It's not recognized in the BIOS or Windows. Does it really matter what channel the HD is on? I've heard...
- hobcat1
- Post #3
- Jul 20, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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RAID/ATA133

I just got my new computer today. I only ordered it with the hard drive and a DVD drive, because I already have a CDRW. So, I understand that both RAID ports can still function as normal IDE ports (ATA133 in my case). I wanted to know if this is true: my MB manual states that the first HD should...
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- Jul 19, 2002
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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RAID on KT333 ULTRA ARU

I just got my new computer today. I only ordered it with the hard drive and a DVD drive, because I already have a CDRW. So, I understand that both RAID ports can still function as normal IDE ports (ATA133 in my case). I wanted to know if this is true: my MB manual states that the first HD...
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- Jul 19, 2002
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Motherboards
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REPOST??? HOT make $$$ after PM and MIR on Memorex 50PK CDR at OD

Hmm... Replying automatically puts the same face! Didn't notice that... This is a good deal! Had to talk to a supervisor to knock some sense into her... Will the MIR work even if the pricematch brought it down so much?
- hobcat1
- Post #15
- Jul 15, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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REPOST??? HOT make $$$ after PM and MIR on Memorex 50PK CDR at OD

You do NOT know what I went throught to get this for what it really is... All of the OD CSR whined about it costing 24.99 (originally did, but not during special now), just like OD. They were wrong, as usual. Then, one of them thought that the 12.99 included the $8 MIR! I told him it didn't...
- hobcat1
- Post #10
- Jul 15, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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OC GF4 Ti 4200 128 MB

Talk about shorthand...This shouldn't be too hard, right? In an old TweakTown article, I saw the registry hack Coolbits mentioned. Basically, it just inserts itself deep in the video card's menus, with two sliders to choose from (core and memory). I've got the GF4 To 4200 128Mb, so the memory...
- hobcat1
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- Jul 14, 2002
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Office Depot Coupons [expires Aug. 8th]

Is the X amount off $50 a "coupon" that can be used online at OD? If so, can someone PM me the code?
- hobcat1
- Post #7
- Jul 13, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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How-to mount Z560s

This is urgent... Do you just use screws with larger heads to mount the Z560's satellites? So that the press against the rubber "washer"? Any better way? None of the screws laying around my house have that large of a head....Have to go buy some from hardware store...
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- Jul 13, 2002
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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Speaker wire for Logitech Z-560's

I bought some 18-gauge RCA-brand wire, for the Z560s. The included wasn't near long enough, cuz I need almost 25 feet for one of the satellites (no signal degradation, right?). I don't know if the 6 feet for the fronts will be long enough, but I'll probably use those for the front. RCA was...
- hobcat1
- Post #17
- Jul 13, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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Speaker wire for Logitech Z-560's

What gauge is the wire that came with the speakers? I need a little more...five feet maybe. Also, what would you connect the two wires with? I've seen some that twist the two together... One more thing...How far should the sub's port be away from another surface (desk wood, etc.) so that it...
- hobcat1
- Post #11
- Jul 12, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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Mounting of Z560s

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- Jul 11, 2002
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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Logitech's THX certified Z560 4.1 surround sound system ONLY $115.29 +SHIPPING !!!!

There are better deals out there.... Refurbs for 130 dollars aren't a good deal. For 139.99 (including shipping) you can get these at 2buystore. (Rating on resellerratings.com is over 8.)
- hobcat1
- Post #25
- Jul 9, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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GTXP 6.1 vs. Audigy Platinum sound cards, etc.

Sweeeeeet... For those who have the Z560s, how do they hook up to the sound card? Someone said that it has front and back and the subwoofer is blended into both.
- hobcat1
- Post #7
- Jul 9, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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GTXP 6.1 vs. Audigy Platinum sound cards, etc.

I see that the GTXP has stereo audio inputs. Could I hook my TV's audio outputs to this, so that I could listen to my TV on my Z560s? Also, how much power can a USB hub (unpowered like the GTXP) supply before it "crashes"? I mean, would a keyboard and an optical, wireless mouse be too much...
- hobcat1
- Post #5
- Jul 9, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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Best Sound card value?

And I quote: (from hothardware.com) "The Fortissimo II is based on the Crystal SoundFusion 4624 audio processor, a slightly scaled down version of the SoundFusion 4630 processor found in the GameTheatreXP and Turtle Beach?s Santa Cruz. The comparison between the two is not unlike comparing an...
- hobcat1
- Post #8
- Jul 8, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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Hercules GTXP 6.1-not going anywhere...

Pbthh....Why wait for shipping? I kinda like traveling thirty miles to the only city around w/ decent stores (CC, BB, CompUSA, etc.). What a godsend...
- hobcat1
- Post #7
- Jul 8, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Hercules GTXP 6.1-not going anywhere...

Let's clarify that... This is a sound card x/ a "breakout" box, or where all (nearly all) I/O options are on a box separate from the computer, back or front.
- hobcat1
- Post #5
- Jul 8, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Best Sound card value?

Hmm...I think I'm going for the GTXP 6.1. Drivers have improved greatly, especially w/ WinXP. Same DSP as the Santa Cruz, in a better box, for 20-30 dollars more? Gotta take it. (Great deal at BestBuy and CompUSA. Anyone know if CompUSA will pricematch-give me a lower price if both places...
- hobcat1
- Post #6
- Jul 8, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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Hercules GTXP 6.1-not going anywhere...

This isn't an incredible deal, but compared to even the best online prices, this is pretty good. CompUSA is selling the GTXP for 99.99, a good deal for such a great card (w/ breakout box!).
- hobcat1
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- Jul 8, 2002
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Best Sound card value?

Audigy is just so bland. It's the norm, meaning I want something else! W/ my new computer, I had the choice of an Audigy DE for 50 bucks or a X-Gamer for 80 bucks. With a computer manufacturer, that didn't seem like such a good deal, especially when the DE was an OEM. I LIKE extras. That's...
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- Jul 8, 2002
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Computer Building
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Sorry; acc. double

Dang computer...
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- Jul 8, 2002
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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Installing Maxtor 80gb ata/133 hd?

Interesting.... Your motherboard won't take advantage of the (slight) increase in speed for ATA133. If you don't have a seperate card with IDE ports, you don't have a controller card. Meaning: 1. You could put both HD on the same channel, but if you run them both at the same time, you could...
- hobcat1
- Post #8
- Jul 8, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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GTXP 6.1 vs. Audigy Platinum sound cards, etc.

Good. Yeah, I actually like the idea of a breakout box, because this computer isn't moving till we move to a new house.:) Though I won't be changing the inputs at all, I like the idea of the various options. The included 4 port USB doesn't hurt. The Audigy just doesn't appeal to me...When I...
- hobcat1
- Post #4
- Jul 7, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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GTXP 6.1 vs. Audigy Platinum sound cards, etc.

Everywhere I see reviews for the Hercules Game Theater XP 6.1 (most are for the ole 5.1), I only see it compared to the Live! Platinum; i.e. not the newest competitor. Therefore, I think the 6.1 version came out closer to the Audigy debut. Understand, now, that I'm not going to buy an Audigy...
- hobcat1
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- Jul 7, 2002
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building
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Aperture grill vs. shadow mask

I've seen so many conflicting reports on which is better... Some say shadow mask is better dimensionally while the aperture (mitsubishi in my case) has truer colors. I'm looking at the Dell deal w/ the Samsung 900NF or a flat shadow mask, the Viewsonic, G90FB. The Samsung would come out to 12...
- hobcat1
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- Jul 7, 2002
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Peripherals & Components

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