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Buy vs Build

Since you already have a monitor, keyboard, etc, then go ahead and build one yourself. A "retail" computer system usually includes those items at the same price as it would cost for you to build just the computer. You can get a lot more power out of an $600-800 PC that you built, versus a...
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- Post #4
- Jul 28, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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YAGT: Is she too young?

I heard a follow-up to this joke from a school janitor: If there's no grass on the field, then flip it over and play in the mud!
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- Post #305
- Jul 28, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Monarch Computer

Well congrats on your good luck with Monarch, wish we all had it that good. Hey, I used to recommend people to them all the time, but that was long ago. Also, they don't bribe all customers, only those that leave less-than positive reviews. You would know this if you bothered to read the...
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- Post #48
- Sep 10, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Computer Build

Maybe you missed that last part. I put it in bold so your brain might have a chance to pick it up this time.
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- Post #31
- Sep 10, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Monarch Computer

ROFLMFAO! After you ordered from Monarch, I bet you recieved an e-mail with a link directing you to Resellerratings.com, correct? If you had posted anything other than a positive review, you would immediatly be contacted by Monarch reps, asking that you change your review (asking you to lie...
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- Post #43
- Sep 9, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Computer Build

Nothing wrong with the case as long as you like it, just wouldn't have been my first choice personally.
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- Post #21
- Sep 9, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Computer Build

Oh really....then let's do a short little comparison here without getting too technical. Seasonic S12 430W $100 - 3 yr warranty, lowest cost, quiet, most efficient, plain looking. OCZ Powerstream 420W $110 - 5 yr warranty, "bling" name, lowest advertised specs. Antec NeoPower 480W...
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- Post #19
- Sep 9, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Monarch Computer

It is a pathetic excuse used by many shady companies for well over 20 years now, maybe more but I wouldn't know since I'm only 26.
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- Post #25
- Sep 9, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Question about ebay and OCZ?

Are you trying to sell bad RAM to some sucker, or what? Maybe I'm just being paranoid, but your question does seem suspicious....
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- Post #2
- Sep 8, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Computer Build

Look like you've done your homework.....congrats. The only questionable items for me are the case/psu. Obviously, the case is personal preference so I wont bother trying to change your mind on that one. That leaves the PSU. While OCZ supplies are popular around here, I think you can get a...
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- Post #10
- Sep 8, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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about to order, need immediate input on system

The only thing I would change is the HD brand, otherwise everything else looks great. Seagate would be my first choice and Western Digital if budget is tight, but you do not appear to have that problem.
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- Post #7
- Sep 8, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Dimension 9100 and SATAII

Just guessing, but I'm gonna say just regular SATA. I mean, this is Dell were talking about, right? Have you checked the support page on the Dell website? Or maybe the Specs page of your particular machine? That is a brand new model which means you have a warranty, which means you can call...
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- Post #2
- Sep 8, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Modular PSU w/ dual 12v?

I'm not sure if that model has dual 12v lines or not. I couldn't tell from the pics/specs. Wow. That is an awsome looking PS, customizable and all. Thanks for the link Kensai.
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- Post #8
- Sep 7, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Intel folks

Relatively speaking, they're just as crappy as they ever were. ;) To answer your mem question, yes Intel mobo can run "dual-channel" memory but I think you may be confusing with another common phrase, "running in dual-channel mode" when refering to AMD mobo with Socket 939 chipset running...
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- Post #2
- Sep 7, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Modular PSU w/ dual 12v?

If you are looking for a PSU that is entirely modular you wont find one from Antec. Thermaltake has a 500W that is close. It's the purepower series. Click here to check the specs/price on newegg. Although I must say that thermaltake, in general, is very low down on my list of quality PSU...
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- Post #3
- Sep 7, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Brand new gaming rig build, priced out and ready to go...

My point. First mobo on the list of max OC @ stock is not nF4 chipset, so I don't see YOUR point.
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- Post #25
- Sep 2, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Brand new gaming rig build, priced out and ready to go...

I second not listening to this jack-ass. Epox 9npa is a fine overclocker but far from 2nd best. If i think about it, it's probalby the 2nd best overclocker of nF4 chipset mobo's, but there are other chipsets to consider.
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- Post #11
- Sep 2, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Is my PVR-250 Tuner card useless now?

Or better yet, have the receiver installed in the basement and the second tuner run throughout the rest of the house. Second tuner's output is modulated so you can use a splitter. Also, second tuner uses RF remote. ;)
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- Post #12
- Sep 1, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Is my PVR-250 Tuner card useless now?

Tell your parents to get the dual-tuner receiver and run the second tuner down to the basement. Hey, it's "free installation" so take advantage of it while they are still a first-time customer!
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- Post #11
- Sep 1, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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My new, Super Cheap rig!

Ah, I see I was wrong, oh well, wasn't the first time wont be last either. I still wouldn't recommend buying that comp. It's actually $579 with a $100 rebate. Also only has 256MB RAM of which 128MB is used for on-board graphics leaving 128 for the system. Selling the monitor to upgrade the...
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- Post #21
- Aug 18, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Is mine better

The answer is no. But if you go with this one instead, you might be able to hear a difference and still save some $$$ in the process ;)
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- Post #5
- Aug 18, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards
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My new, Super Cheap rig!

There is no such thing, well, not a new Dell anyways. A new $500 computer from Dell would not include an external graphics port. Dimension 2400/3000 are only ones I can think of less than $500.
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- Post #16
- Aug 18, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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ANTEC NeoPower 480 (opinions?)

The best PSU I've ever owned, period.
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- Post #13
- Aug 17, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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MOTHER OF ALL POLLS- How Much Ram to you have? How fast is your CPU? Are you a Dial Up user? NEW OS Poll Added

I'm with you on that one. I was doing just fine with 3Mb/s cable down and always hoped for more UP but Comcast had other plans. Heck, I'd even be happy with 768 Kb/s up.
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- Post #121
- Jun 16, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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MOTHER OF ALL POLLS- How Much Ram to you have? How fast is your CPU? Are you a Dial Up user? NEW OS Poll Added

Okay now, who are the two jokers that voted for 3.8 Ghz Exteme Edition CPU that does not even exist???
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- Post #100
- Jun 14, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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MOTHER OF ALL POLLS- How Much Ram to you have? How fast is your CPU? Are you a Dial Up user? NEW OS Poll Added

1024 MB RAM 3.6 Ghz P4 Cable P4 XP Pro Wendy's I didn't vote for any pizza chain because Round Table was not an option. Also, I noticed a few errors at the bottom of the CPU speed poll. You have the p4 Extreme Editions listed at 3.6 and 3.8 Ghz, neither of which exist to my...
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- Post #72
- Jun 14, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Cant RMA lifetime warrenty card?

Wow, this thread reminds me of some bitchy customers I see at work that complain when the terms "In Home Service" or "At Home Service" are taken literally by them, and then they get pissed when they find out what they (the terms) really mean. When I show up at a customers house to service...
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- Post #11
- Jun 13, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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MOST ADDICTIVE VIDEO GAME?

Dude, I still play that game. I'm trying to beat it using the Gaians on transcend difficulty.....not an easy task! I've had to restart many times now but refuse to give up, lol! I have been addicted to so many games that I just can't pick one. The first PC game I was hooked on was Math...
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- Post #203
- Jun 13, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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an issue about anandtech

Could it be at all possible that Anandtech and others don't care to review crappy products anymore? Or, perhaps there are not as many crappy products being sent to them for review? Has the quality of manufactured PC components improved significantly over these last few years? The likely...
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- Post #33
- Jun 3, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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question about ATi crossfire technology

Glad to see you were actually paying attention, however, the fact remains that they are Intel boards with SLI, regardless of the chipset. Edited text in bold
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- Post #34
- Jun 2, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Anyone own a Antec Neopower 480w psu?

While not the most efficient PSU out there, and not the cheapest either, it is still a great PSU, IMO. I have one in my game rig and my only complaint is the neopower's built in fan speed contol could be better, but I decided not to use the fan-only connector anyways and adjust my fan speeds...
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- Post #6
- Jun 2, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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question about ATi crossfire technology

Dude, you ever heard of nForce 4 SLI Intel Edition? Someone who is so "aware" surely would have heard of these motherboards.
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- Post #27
- Jun 2, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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an issue about anandtech

If you need someone to tell you WHAT and WHAT NOT to buy when building a rig, then I would suggest you buy from dell/hp/etc and save yourself the trouble of reading the reviews from various sights, combining that with some common sense, and drawing your own conclusions. If you can't take the...
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- Post #29
- Jun 2, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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CRTs -> migraines?

I suppose it would depend upon your sensitivity level to such emissions. I would say the monitor likely is not the cause of your migraine, but I'm no doctor so don't take my word for it. Go get a checkup and see what a real doctor has to say would be my advice. Of course...
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- Post #3
- Jun 2, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Pls suggest the best Home PC configuration.

I got a Compaq Presario 5170 Internet PC with PII 350Mhz MMX instruction for sale. Dude, this system is for the 733t h4x0rz only, way better than AMD64/P4. I'll sell it to you real cheap. I'll even throw in the huge 15" Compaq MV500 CRT monitor to sugar the pot. ;) j/k Edit: Welcome to...
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- Post #4
- Jun 2, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Guess how many posts you have (without checking)

190 Guess 192 Actual, counting this post 98.958333% accuracy
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- Post #213
- Jun 2, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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what would you get with 500 bucks?

So did I!
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- Post #39
- Jun 1, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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what would you get with 500 bucks?

Why? Because there is no future upgrade potential with AGP. While I don't believe in "future-proofing", as commonly defined by certain reviewers and forum posters, I do believe in common-sense upgrades. I would have recommended 939+AGP mobo if perhaps this were a complete build-on-a-budget...
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- Post #38
- Jun 1, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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what would you get with 500 bucks?

You can get both for $396 from Newegg is what he said. Let's consider what we know: 1.You have $500 to spend on a mobo/CPU upgrade 2.You will use it for gaming 3.You will not be overclocking 4.You want to keep your x800pro AGP card The last one is the only thing holding me back from...
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- Post #21
- Jun 1, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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what would you get with 500 bucks?

:thumbsup: I second this recommendation. No reason for you to go with a 939 socket mobo if you want to keep your vid card for this upgrade.
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- Post #16
- Jun 1, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building

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