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Choosing the right 2.1 speakers

Thanks for the advice, but those are a bit out of my price range.
- eqmassa
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- Dec 13, 2004
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Choosing the right 2.1 speakers

I?m trying to find a good set of 2.1 speakers. I?ve found 6 sets worth considering: Altec Lansing 2100 Creative I-Trigue 3200 Creative Inspire T3000 Logitech Z-3 Logitech X-230 Logisys SP6001 Among these, price isn?t a consideration, only sound quality. By the way, I will be using...
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- Dec 13, 2004
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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WD External HD

For my friend?s birthday, I would like to give her a copy of my large music collection in the form of an external, USB 2.0 Hard Drive. I?ll probably purchase a factory-built one. She will not be using this drive for anything but music so I want it to be very simply interfaced, preferably...
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- Jul 10, 2004
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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Optimizing my PC for Gaming

Now that my new PC (specs below) is stabilized, I?m working on optimizing it for gaming. To get some basic marks, I tried out the FFXI Benchmark test (http://downloads.ign.com/objects/605/605977.html). I got a rating of 4933, which is good, but 7000+ is rated as ?incredible,? which I think is...
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- Nov 21, 2003
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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Best laptop manufacturer?

I need a really, really cheap laptop to use to take notes with and type the occassional essay at school. I don't need anything fancy, just something that I can hook up to a printer since it's essentially just a notebook paper/binder/space saver. I really don't want to spend more than $100...
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- Sep 14, 2003
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Laptops
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Put it all together and...

Must be the PSU (Fortron 400w). It won't even run its own fan. Oh well; hopefully, all else runs well.
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- Sep 9, 2003
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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Hardware purchased, time to build. Any advice for a beginner?

Thanks for the thoughtful replies. As for the HSF issues, I figured that it meant you wouldn't need compound with the stock HSF, which is what I'm using until I am ready to OC. I got enough case fans, just didn't list them. My case comes with 3 and I ordered 3 more (only has room for 5, but...
- eqmassa
- Post #7
- Aug 25, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Hardware purchased, time to build. Any advice for a beginner?

I?ve finally finished selecting hardware (see below, signature may be a little outdated), so on to the next step: actually building my own PC, solo. If anyone with any experience building this type of system, or any for that matter, would care to advise me, it would be greatly appreciated. I?m...
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- Aug 25, 2003
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Computer Building
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I've selected everything, please give it a once-over

This is my final setup, each piece of hardware is followed by my reason for choosing it over its closest competitors. If you see flaws in this reasoning or compatibility issues, please point them out. In a few hours, I will be ordering these components from Newegg. Processor: AMD 2500+...
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- Aug 25, 2003
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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Which version of XP Home from Newegg?

As you can see, Newegg has two copies of Windows XP Home for $93, one identified as Service Pack SP1 and one as SP1A. Only SP1 says ?full version,? which is, of course, what I need. Which should I buy...
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- Aug 25, 2003
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Please help me select a good HSF and fan system

I?ve now selected a case along with all my other hardware (see below) and it?s time to figure out how I?m going to keep it cool. My case is the Chenbro PC-61166 X-Pider, which is receiving great reviews and can even handle a 3Ghz+ P4. I?m going to pair it with an Antec 430w TruePower PSU...
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- Aug 23, 2003
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Please help me choose a case, PSU, cooling system

Now that all my hardware has been selected (see signature), I must select a good case, power supply, and cooling system. It seems that 50% of the problems posted here are eventually attributed to a faulty PSU or poor cooling. As is apparent, there are myriad options available. For future...
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- Aug 22, 2003
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Network cards?

Well, I didn't see a note of onboard LAN on Abit's page about the NF7-S. Even if it has onboard LAN though, won't I still need an Ethernet card? By the way, sorry about the cross post. I couldn't decide where to post this and was kind of frustrated at the time. Won't happen again.
- eqmassa
- Post #7
- Aug 22, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Chose the WD SE 800JB, where are the cables/software?

Please excuse my ignorance; sorry for wasting your time. The Newegg description included that it didn't have those things, so I thought I'd research it heh.
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- Post #3
- Aug 22, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Network cards?

I?ve decided on the hardware for my new gaming rig (Barton 2500, Abit NF7-S, 9800np, WD SE 800JB, etc.), but have yet to pick a network card. My only experience with them is that, on this computer, I used to be on dial-up and was without a card until I got on SBC Global DSL. They just sent me...
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- Aug 22, 2003
- Replies: 8
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Network cards?

I?ve decided on the hardware for my new gaming rig (Barton 2500, Abit NF7-S, 9800np, WD SE 800JB, etc.), but have yet to pick a network card. My only experience with them is that, on this computer, I used to be on dial-up and was without a card until I got on SBC Global DSL. They just sent me...
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- Aug 22, 2003
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Networking
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Chose the WD SE 800JB, where are the cables/software?

Decided to go with the WD 80gb Special Edition (probably my least favorite regarding noise and performance, but a 3 year warranty is hard to pass up, especially on a HD). However, Newegg (and everyone else, even WD?s store) doesn?t sell it with any cables or software. Where can I find this...
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- Aug 21, 2003
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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Time to choose a Hard Drive -- WD, Maxtor, ....?

Well, it looks like Maxtor/WD/Seagate are close performers and all very reliable and Seagate is the quietest. Sadly, it does lag behind in a few tests. Hmm.
- eqmassa
- Post #14
- Aug 21, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Best 7200RPM Hard Drive?

Well, seems like it's turning out that Maxtor, WD, and Seagate are all pretty close together in terms of performance and reliability. If this is the case, I'll be taking noise level into serious consideration... Seagate, I guess?
- eqmassa
- Post #28
- Aug 21, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Good gaming monitor?

Wow, I like the Samsung 765MB so far, the reviews it's garnered are great. I looked on Pricewatch and found it was going for around $180. I can spend a bit more than that; any suggestions for an 18 or 19-inch? Don't want to pass $220 by much.
- eqmassa
- Post #5
- Aug 21, 2003
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Good gaming monitor?

As for price, it seems like a good 17" CRT is around $150. I will go past that in intervals depending on the change in performance/screen size, but I doubt I'll break $220. Edit: Okay, just read this article: http://www6.tomshardware.com/display/20011128/crt-07.html AG sounds annoying, and...
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- Post #3
- Aug 21, 2003
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Time to choose a Hard Drive -- WD, Maxtor, ....?

Thread hijack in progress :). I'm not going to do RAID, and my system is primarily for gaming. 7200 RPM will probably do it, and I need reliability, stability, and ease of installation/formatting.
- eqmassa
- Post #12
- Aug 21, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Choosing an Optical Drive... Are the Combos good?

Trying to decide on a good optical drive. I definitely need both CD-RW and 16x DVD capability. These combos at Newegg seem like good deals, and since it?s just one drive, would mean less time spent installing hardware...
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- Aug 21, 2003
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Building
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Good gaming monitor?

I am new to monitor purchasing, and am looking for a great CRT monitor for gaming (I refuse to even consider an exorbitant flat panel). I?ve heard good things about Samsung and Viewsonic. The spec system is indiscernible to me, but I definitely need very good levels of detail and a high refresh...
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- Aug 21, 2003
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Which RAM is best for this setup?

I?ve come pretty far in choosing hardware (Barton 2500+, Abit NF7-S Rev 2.0, Radeon 9800np) and it?s now time to pick some good RAM. I?m pretty sure I?d like to go with Corsair XMS (every other person has it listed in their rig, and it gets rave reviews all over the net), but will take other...
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- Aug 21, 2003
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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Time to choose a Hard Drive -- WD, Maxtor, ....?

I?m almost finished choosing components for my new gaming rig (Barton 2500+, Abit NF7-S, Radeon 9800np) and must now choose a hard drive. The qualities I?m looking for are compatibility in regards to my setup (thus stability and long-term security) and speed in regards to gaming. I know that the...
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- Aug 21, 2003
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Computer Building
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Best Mouse for Gaming?

Any good mice for gaming out there? Optical mice are apparently more accurate, but also do this shaky recalibration thing when lifted from the pad and set back on it which can be incredibly annoying during fast-paced gaming. This makes me lean towards ball mice, but if some newer opticals have...
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- Aug 21, 2003
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Mice
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Trudging through the pile of motherboards for Barton 2500+

Thanks for the info, I'll be mindful of that from now on. I now have it down to 4 options: Asus A7N8X Deluxe V 2.0 (THG says it has a better layout than Chaintech or Leadtek, GamePC said its amazing, but heard bad things about BIOS): $125 Abit NF7-S (purportedly set up to avoid tangles in...
- eqmassa
- Post #6
- Aug 21, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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Trudging through the pile of motherboards for Barton 2500+

I'm leaving the house and don't have time to track down the actual link, but one of the links I posted above (THG) shows the MSI board you mentioned as having a lower video clock speed, which is important to a gamer like me. Ultimately, long-term reliability, upgradeability, and stability are...
- eqmassa
- Post #4
- Aug 20, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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Trudging through the pile of motherboards for Barton 2500+

I?ve decided to go with a Barton core 2500+ AMD processor for my gaming rig and am now trying to decide on a motherboard. I?m definitely going with the NForce2 chipset, most likely the 400mhz ?Ultra? version. MSI?s K7N2L, Epox?s 8RDA+/3+, Gigabyte?s and Abit?s boards, Asus?s popular A7N8X in...
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- Aug 20, 2003
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Motherboards
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Radeon 9500 Pro vs. 9600 Pro vs. FX 5600 Ultra

Okay then, just look at the numbers.
- eqmassa
- Post #5
- Aug 19, 2003
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Radeon 9500 Pro vs. 9600 Pro vs. FX 5600 Ultra

I am building a high-end gaming rig (thus, I don?t need features like TV-out), and am trying to choose a GPU. The difference between 110 and 100 FPS means nothing to me, and I plan on having to upgrade my card to perform top of the line in about a year or two. My choices have boiled down to...
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- Aug 19, 2003
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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P4 @ 800mhz vs. Athlon @ 400mhz

I?m designing a new system for high-end gaming, and my first decision needs to be in regards to a processor. Currently, Pentium?s top processor is running on an 800mhz FSB, whereas AMD?s are at 400mhz (with the very popular Barton 2500+ at 333mhz). As for pricing, one case would be that it?s...
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- Aug 18, 2003
- Replies: 17
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Best CPU+Mobo Combo?

What would you say is currently the best CPU+Motherboard combo out there for gaming, long-term? I've heard accolades for NForce chipsets and the Barton 2500+, mainly. Not necessarily the top performer, but the best buy for someone with a budget of about $1800 (including monitor).
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- Aug 16, 2003
- Replies: 9
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Time to build a new system, looking for advice...

Thanks sincerely for your help. Gonna try for a few more viewpoints; I?m knowledgeable enough to make decisions once viable options are presented, but I need the options and reasoning in order to do so.
- eqmassa
- Post #5
- Aug 16, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Time to build a new system, looking for advice...

Help please...
- eqmassa
- Post #2
- Aug 16, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Time to build a new system, looking for advice...

Well, it's been about a year since I kept up with hardware progressions and developments, and now I'm ready to build a new system. The last time I researched hardware, the Ti-4600 and A7V333 were top of the line. I really know nothing about any of the newer products, but I keep seeing more...
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- Aug 15, 2003
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building

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