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Building 2 budget gaming rigs

Would the 4850 need a more powerful PSU? I was looking at the Sonata case myself, I'm using an older one right now and I still love it.
- JuanT
- Post #9
- Sep 27, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Professional Sound Card

Thank you very much guys. I'll have to get an even closer look at the board next sunday. This may be a lot less complicated than I thought it'd be, but honestly I'm a hopeless software guy so these practical things take getting used to. Those Echo products look great but unfortunately the...
- JuanT
- Post #13
- Nov 14, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Professional Sound Card

Thanks for your replies, it's done much to help me prepare! The sound mixer used by the church is an Allen & Heath GL2400 and I've tried to get to know the nitty gritty but there isn't exactly a help site to understand the terminology here. Or my google-fu is weak. Looking around for a pro...
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- Post #10
- Nov 13, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Professional Sound Card

Thanks a lot guys, this narrows it down a lot! I do believe the equipment can output multiple channels. I'll need to take a closer look. Any specific recommendations for a mid-level DV camcorder?
- JuanT
- Post #7
- Nov 4, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Professional Sound Card

There's an open-source program called Audacity that I'm trying to get to know. Looks pretty cool actually. M-Audio Revolution or Audiophile 2496, I'll start from there. Eventually they want a website, which I'll be building as well, to put these things in. Any ideas for a camera that can use...
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- Post #3
- Nov 4, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Professional Sound Card

Hi guys, I'm in need of a rig to record audio straight to the hard drive of a purpose-built PC. Will probably need to add a decent video card for vid conversions and so on, but for now, just the audio. I'll be taking in the input from a church's audio systems probably the whole 3+ hour...
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- Nov 4, 2007
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Gaming PC (E6850)

I'll look deeper into the Q6600 guys, thanks for that head's up. I am looking to keep this for quite a while. For the HD I'm not too keen on Samsung, it's what I have now and I've had some failures. Probably less than others though, and it is fairly quiet. Probably going to go WD. If I go for...
- JuanT
- Post #8
- Oct 13, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Gaming PC (E6850)

Thanks, I'll look around for a P35. Should've mentioned no overclocking. This is more powerful than what I think I'll need for a while, having some OC'ing ability down the line would be nice but apart from the BFG card which comes pre OC'd I'll stay away from it. As I understand it the...
- JuanT
- Post #3
- Oct 12, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Gaming PC (E6850)

I will be purchasing these in Canada. No newegg deliveries up here sadly. I have no brand loyalties, I'm in it purely for the efficiency. That said, I do like the Antec P182 case but if there's a cheaper alternative I'll go with it. This system will be for gaming primarily but some...
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- Oct 12, 2007
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Building
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CPU Upgrade: Athlon 64 939 3800 Venice or 3700 San Diego?

Well I kinda built this system to be OC'd somewhere down the line, hence the DFI board. I read several reviews praising this Enermax EG425P-VE so I bought that as well. Runs quiet, which seemed nice for a change. Guess it's time to head to DFI Street and seriously go over the OC details.
- JuanT
- Post #10
- Jun 14, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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CPU Upgrade: Athlon 64 939 3800 Venice or 3700 San Diego?

I'm mostly worried about wear and tear on an overclocked system. I'm sure it varies greatly but I can't take the chance just yet. Besides, nothing I'm playing right now is suffering tremendously from not having the extra 200 or so mhz. It is tempting though. The other thing is that I'm...
- JuanT
- Post #7
- Jun 14, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upgrade to AM2 from S939?

But would an upgrade to an X2 lead to an increase in performance for gaming purposes? 939 to X2 that is.
- JuanT
- Post #6
- Jun 12, 2006
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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CPU Upgrade: Athlon 64 939 3800 Venice or 3700 San Diego?

It's been a year since I bought my PC and in keeping with my plans to keep it mostly up to date, I've decided to look into the CPU first. I kept that to an Athlon 64 939 3000+ last year. Plus, it was 50 dollars cheaper and on sale. It's primarily a PC gaming system and let me play all those...
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- Jun 12, 2006
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Computer Building
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Medium Duty Office Printer

Hi guys, I'm in need of a new printer and I don't really follow that scene. I need one that can print color, send faxes and scans. Nothing truly high-end, I just need good resolution and fast printouts on the black and whites. Any recommendations? Non-Dell if you please.
- JuanT
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- Jul 5, 2005
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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Small Office Laser Printer

Hi guys, I'm in need of a new printer and I don't really follow that scene. I need one that can print color, send faxes and scans. Nothing truly high-end, I just need good resolution and fast printouts on the black and whites. Any recommendations? Non-Dell if you please.
- JuanT
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- Jul 5, 2005
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Another New System (Non-Gamer)

I'm already putting up with the insane "upgrade" prices and inanity of Dell, but damnit... http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=ca&CS=CADHS1&kc=6V511_dynfeat&l=en&oc=OCDIM4700_FEAT_CH47WP9#m_14"]Go Here And select the Win XP Media Center and the a TV Tuner with Remote, Single...
- JuanT
- Post #35
- Jun 29, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Another New System (Non-Gamer)

Ooh, I wonder if there are comparitive things for the Canadian site.
- JuanT
- Post #34
- Jun 29, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Another New System (Non-Gamer)

Indeed it is used for projection purposes. Possibly even for some minor video editing, just cutting frames out is all. I was looking at a Dell system, I think it was a Precision 380, with the option to use a GeForce 6800. That's feature packed enough I'd imagine. The church isn't looking...
- JuanT
- Post #28
- Jun 27, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Another New System (Non-Gamer)

I'm gonna hafta go with an nVidia solution, I love ATI but I'm a gamer and I can handle frequent driver problems (when they crop up). The GeForce line seems at least more stable, so I'll go with the 6200 if it has dual DVI/VGA whatever.
- JuanT
- Post #17
- Jun 27, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Another New System (Non-Gamer)

Looks like Dell is the way to go. Specifically what vidcard can I use that has all the extra stuff already with in a Dell system? I guess I should go over Dell.ca with a fine tooth comb.
- JuanT
- Post #9
- Jun 27, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Yet another begging pleading attempt to have highly trained pros point out flaws

Even without Overclocking I'd hesitate to use an Asus A8N-SLI these days. Three of my friends went with the SLI route and used that, and I planned to use it too until two of the new systems kept crashing. The problem was eventually resolved, but for the price you're looking to spend, going with...
- JuanT
- Post #4
- Jun 27, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Another New System (Non-Gamer)

Seems kinda odd, but my church wants a new PC for their use and they've asked me to look into getting one, possibly two. As I've been wholly absorbed into gaming I haven't checked out any benchmarks for office applications like Powerpoint which will be used. No one has even told me what they...
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- Jun 27, 2005
- Replies: 35
- Forum: Computer Building
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Samsung 200GB SP2004C Only Has 125GB free?

I converted the bigass partition into a dynamic disk and added the spare space as an extra partition. Not sitting through an entire reformat and re-Windows thing again.
- JuanT
- Post #6
- Jun 26, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Samsung 200GB SP2004C Only Has 125GB free?

With SP2 installed, what do I need to do afterwards?
- JuanT
- Post #4
- Jun 26, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Samsung 200GB SP2004C Only Has 125GB free?

Ahh, stupid me. Not even SP1 yet.
- JuanT
- Post #3
- Jun 25, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Samsung 200GB SP2004C Only Has 125GB free?

Fresh format from a new WinXP installation and I only got this much, is this normal? Also, do I have to do anything special to crank up the SATA-IIness of it?
- JuanT
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- Jun 25, 2005
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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Selecting a case, video card, Mobo, and PSU..

I was having problems making a choice, so I just went with the current 'best' and left it at that. Meaning a DFI Lanparty (non SLI) with a Radeon X800 XL. I've heard good things about the A8N-E as well. Make sure that the PSU is ATX ver 2.0.
- JuanT
- Post #3
- Jun 23, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Help on MOBO, Please Respond!

I'd go with the DFI Lanparty SLI mobo. It's pricey but not too pricey and has quite a few nice features. And it's apparently very overclockable.
- JuanT
- Post #10
- Jun 23, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Finally Ordered My Sytem

Okay, I blame you guys for this. I went ahead and upgraded the monitor to a 19incher, the Samsung (surprise) 997MB Silver monitor. I have to trade computer desks to fit it, but at least I can use that X800 XL at say 1600 x 1200...
- JuanT
- Post #12
- Jun 23, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Finally Ordered My Sytem

I was gonna get it from NCIX but that's across the country. Bought it from the helpful people over at www.pccanada.com where I've made most my hardware purchases (in ones and twos) over the years. What's wrong with the monitor may I ask?
- JuanT
- Post #11
- Jun 22, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Finally Ordered My Sytem

I love their prices really.
- JuanT
- Post #8
- Jun 22, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Finally Ordered My Sytem

Thanks Stokes, I'll check up on that XP 90. A bigger monitor is gonna be a problem, there's limited space on my desktop and the 17" is big enough as is.
- JuanT
- Post #5
- Jun 22, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Finally Ordered My Sytem

Note, I'm not thinking of overclocking this rig right away. In fact, it may be a year or two from now, but I just wanna know what I should start saving for. Say better RAM? Also, just looking for comments on the users experiences here with the various equipment. Crappy drivers, so-so...
- JuanT
- Post #2
- Jun 22, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Finally Ordered My Sytem

Well, I finally ordered my new PC last night. For those that remember, I've been looking for such a new PC since LAST SUMMER! Back then, it was between an Athlon XP versus one of the newfangled Athlon 64s S754. They came to about the same price, around 1500 bucks Canadian. CPU: Athlon 64...
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- Jun 22, 2005
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Computer Building
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Last Minute Changes?

Well, that's good to know. Upon further review, I'm sticking with the LG DVD RW, there are less issues with it. I'm gonna go for the OCZ Value RAM. Is there any reason not to use the Samsung SATA-2 HD?
- JuanT
- Post #14
- Jun 10, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Last Minute Changes?

The Antec Smartpower 400W I take it is ATX 2.0?
- JuanT
- Post #12
- Jun 10, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Last Minute Changes?

This is what they're selling: http://pccanada.com/inventory.asp?cat=MEMORY I think the Sonata II's gonna have to be a special order so that'll raise the price right there. Might be worth it though.
- JuanT
- Post #9
- Jun 10, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Last Minute Changes?

Ahh, I see... Well darn. I could wait for the Sonata II, I suppose but how soon is 'soon'? Why the A8N-E? Also, will the OCZ Value line work just as well, there aren't any Corsair value select in the store where I'm buying this from. I could buy it separately but that's just a hassle.
- JuanT
- Post #7
- Jun 10, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Last Minute Changes?

None taken, considering I'm on a P3 600 I probably wouldn't notice slightly faster from just faster. And that's a typo, my bad. It's the 380w PSU, stock with the sexy case. The NEC3520BK eh? I'll give it a google, thanks.
- JuanT
- Post #3
- Jun 10, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Last Minute Changes?

Alright, after almost a year's worth of procrastinating I've finally settled on a configuration for my Brand New PC (tm). Case: Antec Sonata 480w 12v PSU Mobo: ECS KN1 Extreme (Non-wifi) RAM: OCZ Premier Dual Channel PC3200 512mb x 2 CPU: AMD Athlon 64 939 3200 (0.90 nm) Vid Card...
- JuanT
- Thread
- Jun 10, 2005
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Computer Building

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