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$1000 PC not including GPU

1) PC will be mostly used for gaming 2) $1000 budget, NOT including videocard 3) Buying in the USA 4) No particular brand preference, but it will be a 2500k build 5) Display, GPU, mouse, and keyboard I already have, GPU is a Geforce GTX 460 768MB 6) I have read some similar...
- AzuthZero
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- Mar 21, 2011
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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Just got my new Q6600 rig up and running, few questions

So thanks to some of your help with my parts decision thread a few weeks ago, I finally have my rig up and running. Here are the specs. Q6600 G0 L8 batch Xigmatek S-1283 Mushkin DDR2-800 EVGA 750i SLI FTW Corsair 750TX Antec 900 Samsung 750GB Spinpoint Geforce 6800 Ultra Video card...
- AzuthZero
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- Jun 10, 2008
- Replies: 3
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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A little help with some choices for OCing

I have a 22" LG, 1680x1050 Resolution I believe. And I don't need to be able to crank say, Crysis to maximum, but I would like to be able to run Age of Conan, Bioshock, basically anything that's come out this past year and coming year at high settings. I just haven't been able to do much PC...
- AzuthZero
- Post #8
- May 27, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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A little help with some choices for OCing

Well, I think I can get by without SLI if I wait the month for the new GPU's. Mostly just wanted an option for an SLI board in just in case. And yeah, I figured I'd need a pretty wide case for those coolers.
- AzuthZero
- Post #4
- May 26, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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A little help with some choices for OCing

I haven't built a rig in almost 4 years, so I'm extremely out of touch with what hardware is good anymore. I'm looking to build a system that'll last 1-2 years and will handle everything I throw at it. My main problem is finding a good OCing MB. Here's what I'm looking at so far and my...
- AzuthZero
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- May 26, 2008
- Replies: 11
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Which components will best help me overclock an Athlon 64 3000+?

I've decided I'm either gonna go with the Geforce 6800 GT or the X800XL. Still looking into the two. For motherboards, I'm looking at the epox and MSI boards. I don't really care to get a picky board like the DFI, and poassive cooling isn't that important to me. One last question before...
- AzuthZero
- Post #11
- Aug 22, 2005
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Which components will best help me overclock an Athlon 64 3000+?

After reading everyone's responses here and everywhere else I've posted, everyone seems to reccommend upgrading to PCIe... Although I was gonna hold off on buying a video card, I figure what the hell, I might as well just upgrade everything now. So now I need a good PCIe overclocking board...
- AzuthZero
- Post #7
- Aug 21, 2005
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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AGP Athlon 64 motherboard

I'm getting a socket 939 Athlon 3000+. After thinking about it and listening to what everyone has been telling me, Im\'m starting to leran towards a complete upgrade and upgrading my graphics card to a PCIe Geforce 6800 GT. So thoughts on a PCIe mobo would be much appreciated, and although...
- AzuthZero
- Post #5
- Aug 21, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards
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AGP Athlon 64 motherboard

Can anyone reccommend a solid AGP Athlon 64 motherboard? I'd like it if it has 2 ethernet ports as well and onboard audio is a huge plus too. Otherwise I have to buy a soundcard and a switch.... Also, I plan to overclock my Athlon 64 as much as possible, and don't want to be limited by the...
- AzuthZero
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- Aug 21, 2005
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Motherboards
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Which components will best help me overclock an Athlon 64 3000+?

I've been looking around and realised that there are no boards that have both an AGP and PCIe slot, so I decided to just go with an AGP only board. It would cost me another $150 or so to bu a PCIe card that would give me about teh same performance as my radeon 9700 Pro. So now to rephrase my...
- AzuthZero
- Post #2
- Aug 21, 2005
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Which components will best help me overclock an Athlon 64 3000+?

Ok, I'm upgrading my PC, and I've decided to go Athlon 64. Simple enough choice. After looking at prices, I figured the Athlon 64 3000+ is really cheap, and I can probably overclock it to at least3200+ range I'm hoping. Now here's where I need help. I need a motherboard with an AGP slot...
- AzuthZero
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- Aug 15, 2005
- Replies: 12
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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System upgrade

yeah, I was really leaning towards the dual core. Few quick questions on it though. 1) anyone have any problems with it? how is overclocking? 2) is there a chance for a price drop in the coming months? cheapest price for the x2 3800+ at the moment is $409. still a bit high for me. 3)...
- AzuthZero
- Post #3
- Aug 6, 2005
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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System upgrade

Hey all. I'm looking to upgrade 3 main components of my PC, but am unsure of what to get at the moment. I need to upgrade my CPU, mobo, and RAM. I currently have a 3 year old 2500+ Barton OC'd to a 190 FSB (mobo couldn't handle more, and teh CPU is locked), so I'm thinking an Athlon 64 would...
- AzuthZero
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- Aug 5, 2005
- Replies: 3
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Computer Engineering (college student)

Wow, thanks for all the great advice guys. My school doesn't let you major in both computer engineering and computer science, so I'll probably just major in CE and take every computer course I can in my elective slots, since it seems I need to be familiar with quite a bit of computer languages...
- AzuthZero
- Post #16
- Apr 7, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Computer Engineering (college student)

I'm not sure if I can get an internship this summer, mainly because I need AT LEAST one job just to be able to afford college. I'll probably end up working two jobs if I can to make enough money for next year, and hopefully the year after. Then after that I *hopefully* have 2 summers before I...
- AzuthZero
- Post #6
- Apr 6, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Computer Engineering (college student)

Sweet, I was hoping to find a job at a place like IBM. First off, what did his resume look like? Did he take anything extra, double major, any specific minors, anything like that? Did he have experience before getting hired there? Also, around how much does it pay? My advisors keep...
- AzuthZero
- Post #4
- Apr 6, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Computer Engineering (college student)

Hello all. I'm currently a freshman in college currently enrolled in a computer engineering program. Since I'm only a freshman, I was wondering if you guys could help me out with a few questions I have. First off, how is the job market? I always hear about how easy it is to get a job in...
- AzuthZero
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- Apr 6, 2005
- Replies: 21
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Help with Logitech MX Duo!!!

Yeah, I tried pressing keys while the batteries were out, but it didn't do anything. And when I press the little red button, it connects sometimes, then starts spazzing out again. Other times, the keyboard doesn't respond at all. Bah, I'm gonna give logitech a call today and see what's...
- AzuthZero
- Post #9
- Mar 22, 2005
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Help with Logitech MX Duo!!!

Hmmm, I downloaded the iTouch available on logitechs website, but I didn't see a cordless tab. Maybe I need to install something from the cd. I tried letting my keyboard sit for like an hour or so without batteries in it, thinking maybe it'll drain the capcitors or reset it or something, and...
- AzuthZero
- Post #5
- Mar 22, 2005
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Help with Logitech MX Duo!!!

Secure mode? How do yuo use that? I don't have my manual or the cd with me since I'm at college, so I really have no clue about stuff like that. Once again, thanks for your help.
- AzuthZero
- Post #3
- Mar 21, 2005
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Help with Logitech MX Duo!!!

Hey all, I was wondering if any of you could help me out with a little problem I have. I've had the cordless Logitech MX Duo for probably 10 months or so now and have never had a problem with it, but last night my keyboard started freaking out all of a sudden. It just typed a bunch of keys I...
- AzuthZero
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- Mar 21, 2005
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Help with memory upgrade

Ok, here's the deal. I am currently running a 2500+ Athlon XP @ 180FSB (motherboard won't overclock any higher :( ) on an ASUS A7N8X Deluxe Rev 1.4 with 2x256MB OCZ PC3200 @ 2-3-3-6 timings. The thing is, I find that 512MB isn't cutting it for a lot of online games, so I was planning to...
- AzuthZero
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- Jan 24, 2005
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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NOMAD Zen Xtra 40GB Firmware

Anyone know if anybody has made a firmware update for the Zen Xtra that allows you to just plug it into a computer and transfer files? Right now I have to install this software that comes with it, and that's fine for my home computer. The problem is the lab computers at school won't let me...
- AzuthZero
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- Jan 18, 2005
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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Socket 478 or 775?

My friend is looking to build a computer, and he asked me to help him on deciding which parts to buy. He wants to build a P4 based system, but I have no prior experience with a P4, so I come to you asking for help. Which socket should he go for? He's gonna get a 3.2Ghz proc, but isn't sure...
- AzuthZero
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- Dec 21, 2004
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Motherboards
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HDD based MP3 player

What kind of earbuds would you recommend? That's another thing I was looking at, since I don't have any descent headphones/earbuds right now...... Hopefully there's something descent out there that's affordable...
- AzuthZero
- Post #3
- Nov 22, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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HDD based MP3 player

Hello all. I was wondering if you could give me some input on this problem I have. I asked my parents for a HDD based MP3 player for Christmas this year, but the problem is they only have around $200 to spend. I was looking online to see what player would be around that price, and I noticed...
- AzuthZero
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- Nov 22, 2004
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building
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Making my PC act as a router

Thanks for all the replies guys. After all the time I've spent trying to get something like this to work, I just gave up and bought a cheap crossover, so everything works fine now. Oh, and I CAN use a router here if I had one, I'd just have to make the router clone my PCs MAC address. Thanks
- AzuthZero
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- Nov 5, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Making my PC act as a router

Chapbass, would you happen to have details on how to set that program up correctly? I installed it and ran it, but it seems like there's nothing to configure. Also, since I'm trying to connect my xbox to the internet this way, would it work? Do I need to change anything on the second...
- AzuthZero
- Post #9
- Nov 4, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Making my PC act as a router

Ahh, I see. So I need to buy a switch then...... The way I used to do it before was just use a crossover cable connecting my PC and Xbox, but one of my friends lost it :( I was hoping there'd be a program that would let my PC do the switching that the switch/router would do so I could just use...
- AzuthZero
- Post #4
- Nov 3, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Making my PC act as a router

Is it possible to make my PC act as a router? I remember reading somewhere that a router is pretty much a very simple PC, so i was wondering if I could do it. My computer has 2 ethernet ports, so I was wondering if I could have the internet come in through one port, have my computer do the...
- AzuthZero
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- Nov 3, 2004
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Computer Building
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Making my computer a server on a network

lol, my bad, I typed that last post around 5-6 in the morning, so my wording was a little iffy. I CAN do a tracert, and the only thing between my computer and the lab computers is a switch/router. I'm not running anyway firewalls or anything like that, just Norton. And everyone on our...
- AzuthZero
- Post #8
- Oct 28, 2004
- Forum: Networking
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Making my computer a server on a network

Ok, I tried out what you said ColdZero, but I couldn't get it to work. I can ping my computer from the lab, and I did a tracert, and it only goes from the lab computer to a router/switch to my computer, but it said it couldn't find my computer. However, others people in my residence hall can...
- AzuthZero
- Post #6
- Oct 28, 2004
- Forum: Networking
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Making my computer a server on a network

Thanks ColdZero, I'm gonna give that a try tonight I hope it works :) Peace
- AzuthZero
- Post #5
- Oct 27, 2004
- Forum: Networking
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Making my computer a server on a network

Hello all. I was wondering if there was any way to make a folder or drive on my computer (Windows XP Pro) act as a server on my college's network. I'm looking for a way to easily transfer files, and this seems to be the one that would make the most sense to me. I just one to be able to put...
- AzuthZero
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- Oct 27, 2004
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Networking
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Is it possible two connect 2 PCs with a patch cable?

I looked at that site, and it seems to be all about wireless connections. This doesn't help me, cause I'm trying to make a wired connection with a patch cable to my Xbox. The 3COM ethernet port on my motherboard does have a 'cable select' option that will let me use the patch cable between...
- AzuthZero
- Post #3
- Oct 15, 2004
- Forum: Networking
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Is it possible two connect 2 PCs with a patch cable?

I have an ASUS A7N8X Deluxe motherboard that has two ethernet ports on it. I was wondering if it's possible to connect to another PC with a regular patch cable (not a crossover). I lent my crossover to a friend for the weekend, and now I just have a regular patch cable. See, I mainly use it to...
- AzuthZero
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- Oct 15, 2004
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Networking
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using a Dlink di-514 wireless router as a repeater

Does anyone know if it's possible to use a dlink di-514 wireless router as a repeater? Basically, there's a wireless network outside my window that my college supplies, but where my computer is, I can't connect to it. I just happened to have this router, and was wondering if there was anyway I...
- AzuthZero
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- Oct 14, 2004
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Networking
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Overclocking P4 2.4Ghz 800 FSB

Really? That's good to hear. I've got some OCZ PC3200 RAM that runs pretty well, so I don't think the RAM would be too big of a problem. I'm not sure what board he bought though..... He said he bought a $130 board, so I'd imagine it's decent. And I'd probably be using stock cooling, unless...
- AzuthZero
- Post #3
- Oct 9, 2004
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Overclocking P4 2.4Ghz 800 FSB

One of my friends a few dorms down is selling a P4 2.4 Ghz with an 800 Mhz FSB, and I was thinking about buying it. I could get it for cheap, so I was wondering how well the newer P4s overclock. He just bought it like a week or two again, but got frustrated building his computer, so just...
- AzuthZero
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- Oct 9, 2004
- Replies: 7
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Laptop Reccomendations...

Anyone know of a descent laptop in the $1000-$1500 price range? Its not really going to be used as a gaming machine, but more for business. Really, I'm only confused on which processor type to get. I just want a fast laptop with a good battery life. Thanks for your help. I've never bought a...
- AzuthZero
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- May 23, 2004
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Laptops

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