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Newb ? About Setup. Esp. the MB

Thanks!
- the eephus
- Post #13
- Feb 28, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Newb ? About Setup. Esp. the MB

Any particular reason, given my setup? Not being facetious, just curious. You gotta spell it out for the newb!! :)
- the eephus
- Post #11
- Feb 28, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Newb ? About Setup. Esp. the MB

I lied. One last question. I'm worried about my PSU being sufficient. I'm thinking it's a 420w unit, not 450. If you were to recommend one for my setup above, factoring in the soundcard, two case fans and another (as yet unmentioned) DVD drive, what PSU would you suggest? At the Egg I...
- the eephus
- Post #10
- Feb 28, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Newb ? About Setup. Esp. the MB

Thanks, guys. I hope I'm now armed with all I need. :)
- the eephus
- Post #8
- Feb 28, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Newb ? About Setup. Esp. the MB

Okay, I've found this thread http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=29&threadid=1792385&enterthread=y That indicates that the A8N-E has 'Ultra' functionality and SATA2, IIRC. Now here's where I'm truly showing my neophyte colors. I haven't the slightest what that means for me and...
- the eephus
- Post #5
- Feb 28, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Newb ? About Setup. Esp. the MB

Thanks, guys. I really appreciate it, and I'll check out the A8N-E and see if my untrained eye/brain can decipher the benefits of one over the other. I'll ditch the old memory, and look into saving a little coin with the new mem. Thanks again, and I'm all ears for anything else anyone can...
- the eephus
- Post #4
- Feb 28, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Newb ? About Setup. Esp. the MB

I'm currently running a self-built (with help) P4 3.0 Prescott with 1GB of memory, a FX5900XT, 2 ZS, ECS MB, etc. None of this is important except for the fact that as of this week, I've officially hit a gaming wall. I'm not a huge gamer, but I do like driving simulations, and after...
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- Feb 28, 2006
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Computer Building
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::Dead:: 2405FPW on sale!

So what's the verdict? And do you plan on selling me one for a price more than you paid for it but less than I would otherwise? :) -e
- the eephus
- Post #215
- May 27, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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DEAD DEAD DEAD Dell Home $750 Off $1499 Laptop Deal Is Back!

So...choice configuration here? Best bang for buck? -E
- the eephus
- Post #23
- May 23, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Cable Box HDTV, Dell 2405FPW and Inputs

Okay. I'm done. Thank you very much to the two of you that gave me helpful information without being condescending and didactic. And Matthias, if it makes you feel bigger to insult me and turn this into your 'personal tirade against those who think it's their personal research service'...
- the eephus
- Post #9
- May 18, 2005
- Forum: TVs
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Cable Box HDTV, Dell 2405FPW and Inputs

Just read some more. So if my cable box doesn't support non-HDCP output, I won't be able to use the monitor for HDTV, is that correct? And yes, it IS that complex for me. I'm not dropping $1K+ on a monitor unless I know it can do what I want it to. I was just going to comment about how...
- the eephus
- Post #6
- May 18, 2005
- Forum: TVs
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Cable Box HDTV, Dell 2405FPW and Inputs

That's true (the PC using DVI). Now do I need a DVI to Component converter coming out of the box, or *should* there be component outs on the HD Cable Box? So if I'm not getting the HDCP signal, am I still getting HDTV? What's the downside of not having that HDCP compatibility? Now's where...
- the eephus
- Post #4
- May 18, 2005
- Forum: TVs
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Cable Box HDTV, Dell 2405FPW and Inputs

Okay guys, I'm not a technical idiot, but I'm definitely behind the pace with most of you here. I'm not a huge TV watcher, but I'm a baseball fan, and I'd love to be able to watch games at the same time I'm working at home on the PC. I'm about to spring for the Dell 2405FPW, but am...
- the eephus
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- May 18, 2005
- Replies: 10
- Forum: TVs
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LCD TV? Need an LCD with inputs like coaxial,s-video, composite and such.

What's cheap? Sharp has a couple of 23/24" models out there that look like they're okay deals. DVI, HDMI, 2XComponent, S-Video, etc. -E
- the eephus
- Post #5
- May 17, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Tivo for $6.95 a month *appears to be dead*

Pretty sure they can do whatever they want. But you can call and tell them to get bent, too. Which is exactly what I'll be doing after 3.5 years of TiVO subscription service on three different boxes. Bye, bye TiVO...if the ads come. -e
- the eephus
- Post #20
- May 17, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Bow-lingual translator--HOT!!!

These things are pretty amusing, actually. But not for that price. We got some for a gag gift about a year ago. We have Basenjis (barkless dogs), so it was extra funny. But the dogs do make noises, so it 'interpreted' them for us. Of course, the reponses are so generic that they could cover...
- the eephus
- Post #22
- May 16, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Kia -- Buy One, Get One Free!

Yeah, Hyundai is an above average car company in build quality and reliability that continues to get better. They'll be eating into Honda and Toyota's profitability very soon. And it wouldn't surprise me to see both quality and price jump exponentially in the next two years or so. Japan...
- the eephus
- Post #13
- May 12, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Buy.com - Etymotic ER6i Earphones $79.99 shipped

These are very good buds. I would probably only go etymotic if I used buds. Nice price. edit: I should rephrase. Etymotic is the only way I'd go if I were to buy buds.
- the eephus
- Post #3
- May 12, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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WarCraft 3 Gift Set $12.90!

I noticed the dirt cheap option too. Went with Priority. Better than FedEx for me, since the USPS actually leaves packages at my house. :)
- the eephus
- Post #13
- May 8, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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WarCraft 3 Gift Set $12.90!

Thanks. I went ahead and ordered it. Killer price for a brand new game.
- the eephus
- Post #9
- May 7, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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WarCraft 3 Gift Set $12.90!

Wow. This looks smokin'. As an RTS guy that plays stuff like RON, and EE/EEII, am I gonna like this game? Seems like I would.
- the eephus
- Post #6
- May 7, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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New Dell Home LCD & Flash Memory Coupons

Argh! Where's the 2405?! :)
- the eephus
- Post #3
- May 5, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Logitech z-2300 Speakers $84.99 AR - Free Ship!

I've owned these for about a year now. These are absolutely fantastic speakers. I'm what you might call an amateur audiophile. I have very nice PSB speakers in the living room, insist on high SQ headunits in a car, etc. And I LOVE these things. At half-volume they're extremely loud, and...
- the eephus
- Post #11
- May 5, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Newb ?: 6800GT and P4 3.0E:

Thank you. I appreciate it. -e
- the eephus
- Post #3
- May 3, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Newb ?: 6800GT and P4 3.0E:

Pretty much what the title says. I'm about to buy a Dell 2405FPW, and I'd like to buy a new vid card (running an FX 5900XT right now). Can my processor make the most of the 6800GT, or is it overkill. I'm WAY green here. I co-built this box, but not without help from my kind and wise...
- the eephus
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- May 3, 2005
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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"Item has been deactivated" new eVGA 6800GT AGP retail for $269.00 after 30 mail in rebate

Thanks arswihart! Quiet = better on my front. Bedroom = office = wife sleeping while I play. :)
- the eephus
- Post #15
- May 3, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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"Item has been deactivated" new eVGA 6800GT AGP retail for $269.00 after 30 mail in rebate

Dumb newb question. Benefits or disadvantages between this card and another (listed below), on an earlier hot deals thread? Besides the 30 duckets, of course. http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814122195 -e
- the eephus
- Post #12
- May 3, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways

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