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LoL at Alienware

"eliminating the need to research and investigate distributors, wait for parts to be shipped, and integrate and test those parts yourself." This is directed more towards businesses or departments inside a business. Obviously, they aren't writing this for a high schooler or guy sitting at home...
- DrMindbender
- Post #168
- Dec 23, 2004
- Forum: Pre-Built Desktops
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When the hell is ATI going to slash the price on the 9800pros?

Not gonna happen for the time being. I checked newegg and the prices have gone UP instead of DOWN for 9800 pros. I can't believe a few months ago they were selling for like 175-210. Now they're all 250 dollars. I hope that's just happening for one site.
- DrMindbender
- Post #4
- Dec 17, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Building a system...any tips?

Are their any parts like your monitor that you can salvage from your other pc if you had one? I think you're psu is more than enough. I'd reuse an old graphics card until I got more money than buy a new, but obsolete graphics card.
- DrMindbender
- Post #14
- Dec 12, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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DELL 2005fp a solid product?

I may be out of line since I haven't kept up with monitors in a while. But I believe that it's normal to hear complaints about defects from a lot of people when that monitor is so damn popular. You'll find 2,3,4 times as many people who have received perfect monitors. It seems like the...
- DrMindbender
- Post #6
- Dec 12, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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X800Pro vs 6800nu

Definitely if you want to keep to card for a couple of years. In many current tests on the review sites, I remember them being close in performance. Maybe not at 1600X1200 and above. Goddamn there are actually higher resolutions being tested now.
- DrMindbender
- Post #6
- Oct 10, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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3Dmark 05 = blah.

Well, didn't ATI stop trying to compete with NVIDIA back when hardware(openGL, glide, etc.) rendering was the coolest thing around and focus on software rendering(Direct3D) which at the time was considered to be the lame default? Then Microsoft actually improved DirectX and that changed...
- DrMindbender
- Post #19
- Oct 10, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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3Dmark 05 = blah.

I don't really see it as a "gaming benchmark" as much as I do as a hardware benchmark or maybe a prosumer graphics benchmark. I mean there's so many different environmental factors involved you can't say THIS is what games are going to be published by game companies. I also think it's funny...
- DrMindbender
- Post #18
- Oct 10, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Your Opinion/Recomendation on 19" CRT Monitor ?

If you go Viewsonic, go for the G or P series in CRT. NEC is a good second choice, but I don't think the picture is as clear as I'd like.
- DrMindbender
- Post #5
- Oct 7, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Should I buy a new video card just to get an HL2 voucher?

Not really. If that's the best you can get, buy it. But don't do it for the voucher. HL2 isn't going to run great on that card and since the game isn't out yet, we don't know if the rest of your system needs upgrading to play the game.
- DrMindbender
- Post #17
- Oct 2, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Want an LCD

That's one of my fears right now. I mean these things still cost a lot of money. That will quickly change though with manufacturing methods improving. My next monitor will definately be an LCD and by then, it should be all fixed. I say buy it in a store and raise hell about checking the one...
- DrMindbender
- Post #3
- Sep 25, 2004
- Forum: Displays
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will a DVD fit in a slim CD jewel case?

Um, yeah they do. But I've read that it isn't a good idea because that little center area puts different pressure on the discs than dvd cases. That could shorten your movie/dvd lifespan. I don't know for sure, personally, but it's something to look into.
- DrMindbender
- Post #17
- Sep 23, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Why is everyone so nuts about DVI ?

It's like getting the newest pair of running shoes when your 5 years old. You think it makes you run faster. I've heard that the differences are really minor. The geometry feature sounds nice, but that depends if you do more with a new monitor than plug it in turn it on.
- DrMindbender
- Post #5
- Sep 22, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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754 or 939?

Yeah, but I believe I did the figuring for this in another post. He can either put in less money now and get the same amount of power as 939 today and then upgrade to nforce4 939 when it's as cheap as nforce3 754 is now down the road, say two ot three years. Or he can put in more now and then...
- DrMindbender
- Post #27
- Sep 20, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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What's wrong with my right-rear speaker?

I've got an aging three piece ACS45's which has, surprise, a problem with the right speaker. Just like you guys, the problem is in the subwoofer connection. With me its the one that the sound cable from the pc fits into. I gotta jiggle it to get sound out of the right speaker. It's funny because...
- DrMindbender
- Post #9
- Sep 19, 2004
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Soundstorm and new 5.1 speakers...

That's way too complicated. If it was say realtek or something worse, it'd be worth it to get a soundcard.
- DrMindbender
- Post #11
- Sep 16, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Soundstorm and new 5.1 speakers...

Maybe, maybe not. Intel is trying to merge computers with home entertainment with their new audio. It's supposed to aim for the same fidelity, but in a computer.
- DrMindbender
- Post #10
- Sep 16, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Soundstorm and new 5.1 speakers...

There's already reviews out there like one by PCStats that shows that soundstorm runs neck and neck with separate soundcards giving them a run for their money. It's also better than other integrated solutions currently by via, intel etc.
- DrMindbender
- Post #2
- Sep 15, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Sound cards...........

I think games would see a difference since using sound modes dictates you have a card that supports it. I'm a bigger proponent of starting with the speakers and working your way up to the electonic/computers to get the best sound for your money. You've got already quality speakers. And what...
- DrMindbender
- Post #9
- Sep 15, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Sound cards...........

I don't know computer format, but he'd have a real album collection he'd be listening to.
- DrMindbender
- Post #8
- Sep 15, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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monitor (again) viewsonic p95+ vs nec 930sb (getting the nec)

I'm guessing you do a lot of work that requires seeing multiple or large documents. But for me I only look at word documents and web pages and 1028X768 works for me. I only turn up the resolution for games or movies. Has anybody tried upping the text size in program or in windows like is...
- DrMindbender
- Post #13
- Sep 15, 2004
- Forum: Displays
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7200 rpm hard drive...how much performance boost ?

The best part. It will be quieter. Maybe it's just because mine is newer regardless of speed.
- DrMindbender
- Post #7
- Sep 15, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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z2200s or Klipsch ProMedia 2.1s?

Sorry for my little rant there. But I'm trying to counter the prevailing idea in home audio right now that says that the good deal is all you need to buy ever. It's good enough or just as better as those expensive/more obscure brands. It's just misinformation when say best buy proclaims that...
- DrMindbender
- Post #28
- Sep 15, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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z2200s or Klipsch ProMedia 2.1s?

Also, when I bought mine, they were 190 and I never shed a tear once I heard the sound of John Cusacks feet making the flooboards in the movie creak and the door lock click shut.
- DrMindbender
- Post #24
- Sep 14, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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z2200s or Klipsch ProMedia 2.1s?

Until you went to your friends house and heard what they sound like. 100 bucks on speakers is nothing. You either want the best and pay a little more or you settle for less. Just go for it, I say. These are small differences between the two brands. PC Gamer even proclaimed that Logitech's are...
- DrMindbender
- Post #23
- Sep 14, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Can I watch Dolby Digital movies on my Klipsch Pro Media 5.1?

I would not pay attention first to whether it's thx certified or supports dolby digital surround(as opposed to dolby surround). Most soundcards basically try to emulate dolby anyways and their pretty close. You're still going to hear that lovely sound all around you. And who cares about dolby...
- DrMindbender
- Post #17
- Sep 14, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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6800, 6600gt or wait?

They'll do fine. Anand has a link to a review of the 6600GT and it compares it with the 6800's and X800PRO. They have far cry benches and I think HL2.
- DrMindbender
- Post #25
- Sep 14, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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voltage Modding a fx5200 pics inside.

Man, I need to find this online picture of a guy to put huge shocks and suspension on the back tires of a geo metro. That's so redneckish.
- DrMindbender
- Post #10
- Sep 14, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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voltage Modding a fx5200 pics inside.

Um....Why? Boredom?
- DrMindbender
- Post #9
- Sep 14, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Samsung 710T vs. NEC/MITSUBISHI 1760NX

Dude, just look at that sweet contrast ratio and brightness combo. For the price, that's great. And it's one of the few LCD's to incorporate brightness buttons with different levels you can switch to above normal for games. NEC has some good LCD's, but I've only seen them in the 15inch version.
- DrMindbender
- Post #4
- Sep 14, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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6800, 6600gt or wait?

Also, once that does, I bet it's going to look like what happened with the 5700 ultra and 5900XT if Nvidia and its resellers aren't careful. I predict that the 6800 will be 20 or 30 dollars more and be better for playing 10X7 in the future.
- DrMindbender
- Post #23
- Sep 14, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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6800, 6600gt or wait?

It's kind of a flip-flop for me on 6600gt or 6800. I kind of lean more to the 6800 as a better midrange card once price cuts happen.
- DrMindbender
- Post #22
- Sep 14, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Best 1920x1200 LCD WUXGA monitor? Sony, Samsung, HP, Apple?

This thing also has 3840 x 2400 native resolution, but it costs almost 8000 dollars. I guess that's what you pay if you want the best.
- DrMindbender
- Post #24
- Sep 14, 2004
- Forum: Displays
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Best 1920x1200 LCD WUXGA monitor? Sony, Samsung, HP, Apple?

Size?Yeah I always warn people about 15 and 17 inch widescreen displays. I think that's stupid for laptops as well.
- DrMindbender
- Post #23
- Sep 14, 2004
- Forum: Displays
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Best 1920x1200 LCD WUXGA monitor? Sony, Samsung, HP, Apple?

Like someone said, few of us are fully qualified to give a review of these monitors, but this is the king of large widescreen LCD's. http://www.viewsonic.com/produ...ays/proseries/vp2290b/
- DrMindbender
- Post #22
- Sep 14, 2004
- Forum: Displays
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FX 5200 & Far Cry?

I also just read your post and saw the 256mb of slow low quality ram. It will definitely run like crap.
- DrMindbender
- Post #20
- Sep 14, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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FX 5200 & Far Cry?

The demo sucked on my 5700 at 1028X768. It went all slide show during heavy firefights. I suppose with a 5200 even taking a step forward would mess things up.
- DrMindbender
- Post #19
- Sep 14, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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EDIT:Finally Bought!!!!!Which Speakers to Buy? Klipsch GMX 5.1, Logitech Z-5300, Logitech Z-680?

No you do not want the GMX's. Those were designed to be used with an XBOX, or some other console, and a tv. But theyappeal to cool, hip teenagers who prefer looks over real performance or who believe if it looks good, it will sound good. It does come with a remote control and a decoder, but...
- DrMindbender
- Post #14
- Sep 14, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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EDIT:Finally Bought!!!!!Which Speakers to Buy? Klipsch GMX 5.1, Logitech Z-5300, Logitech Z-680?

Yeah, that guy is incompetent. I work for Suncoast and we still use the extended service plan. It should have been only 5 dollars. Anyways, I'd go for the Klipsch 2.1. They are the best three piece system you can buy. I'd take the best stereo sound over multi-channel anyday. Heck if you can...
- DrMindbender
- Post #10
- Sep 13, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Semi newbie needs advice on building new pc

If you can afford it, go for it. It'll be a bigger boost. But don't go up to an ultra, because you'll be a bit cpu-limted. But on the other hand if you do more strategy/roleplaying or third-person games and have maybe one fps that you like to play, it's not so vital.
- DrMindbender
- Post #8
- Sep 13, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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PSU's

Those calculators are there to upsell people into buying a more expensive higher wattage power supply. Pots mean little adjustable dials. Also ignore the -5v, it doesn't mean anything today. 5v is the amount of power that will go to your expansion slots. Make sure that is high enough for your...
- DrMindbender
- Post #7
- Sep 13, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building

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