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    Gaming Rig using SG03

    I'm interested in a portable gaming rig (it'll also be used for light photo/video editing) and given the choice between a gaming laptop or an SFF build, I prefer the latter (cheaper, more bang for the buck, I like building things). The plan right now is to build an SFF rig using the Silverstone...
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    Want to buy a teenager a laptop for under $1000

    I can't say if IBMs are still built like they used to be (since being purchased by Lenovo), but I bought the last American designed IBM laptop (X41) about a year ago and I can attest to the fact that this thing is built like a tank. It's got a titanium case and it feels rock solid. I know...
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    Ultra Aluminus Case @ RadioShack for $29.99 AR + shipping

    :confused: If you mount your hard drive with the SATA connectors facing away from the window, you won't have that problem. I believe that's how they were designed to be mounted. :beer: Overall, I'm happy with the case. With everything inside, it doesn't feel flimsy to me, but when...
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    C2D system

    MadAmos - Good suggestion :thumbsup: Updated the post. That saves $20. Now if the OP can reuse a combo drive and floppy, he might be able to pull this off. :Q
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    C2D system

    halion1- You?re asking for quite a lot for that price range. It can probably be done, but you?d end up using components from the less ?reliable? manufacturers. If you do decide to go this route, then you should be ready to deal with the worst case scenario (lots of wasted time trying to fix...
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    OCZ GameXStream 700W Power Supply $105 AR

    Hmm, I had a good experience with Monarch. I ordered the 700W OCZ from them. Very fast delivery and processing. They shipped it 2 days after I placed the order and I received it 2 days after that (I think I used their 3 day shipping option). Arrived in good condition. I'd order from...
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    Looking for quiet high capacity hard drive

    ryansebiz - I kind of answered your question up above. The RE version has a 5 yr warranty and costs the same as the SE version, the only caveat is that you'll want to disable TLER on the RE version if you're going to use it as a stand alone drive. If I were you, I'd double check with Western...
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    Samsung 215TW Monitor @ OfficeDepot $299 after rebate (Looks like it may be over))

    Just a confirmation that the new retail price is $299.99. Picked mine up today! Thankfully, everything looks good so far *knock on wood*.
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    Final Configuration

    mrfatboy - As far as I remember (don't have time to read through it again), they didn't make any generalizations about the E6400 being better with the 965 chipset than the E6600. The whole article was about that one 965 Gigabyte board and it's evolution through the various BIOS updates. What...
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    Intel 975X good?

    Just stumbled on this thread regarding BX2 and Kentsfield OCing.
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    Final Configuration

    mrfatboy - No, I didn't read that yet. Thanks for the heads up. You did read the article right. It was saying how past issues with the Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 BIOS were limiting the degree of overclocking that's achievable with the faster E6600+ processors and how the F7 release cleared these...
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    Intel 975X good?

    I tend to agree with lopri, Bad Axe 2 should be coming out in 2-3 weeks and it sports more features than Bad Axe 1. I don't have the board, but I did some research into it. Here are some sources of information: OCing discussion debug mode Newegg reviews Basically, it's known for...
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    Final Configuration

    Don't tell me I stumped the AT forum...do I win something? :D
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    Samsung 215TW Monitor @ OfficeDepot $299 after rebate (Looks like it may be over))

    dak125 - Where'd you get the coupon at? Cheers :beer:
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    Looking for quiet high capacity hard drive

    Bobthelost - Did you get that information from WD? From what I've read, with the RE version of the drive, TLER is active by default. That's why WD does not reccomend using the RE version of the drive as a stand alone drive, since it increases the chances of data corruption. Cheers. :beer...
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    Looking for quiet high capacity hard drive

    The main reason why I'd go for the RE is because of the 5 yr warranty (as opposed to the 3 yr with the OEM SE). It's also the same price as the SE as far as I can tell, so why not? The raid functionality is an added bonus. You might want to verify the procedure for disabling TLER with WD...
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    1st time builder compatibility check

    No frys around me so I can't say for sure, but I've read some posts before saying that the b&m store doesn't pricematch with the online store.
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    Final Configuration

    It looks like they're using an nforce4 board in that review. Too bad it's not a 965 board :( Any knowledgeable folks around right now? Just want to make sure my logic is sound and that I'm not totally :confused:
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    Looking for quiet high capacity hard drive

    The Western Digital RE2 WD5000YS 500GB is apparently the new standard in quiet drives according to silentpcreview. Actually the drive that I linked is the RAID (RE) version of the on that was reviewed (both are very silent). The one reviewed was the SE version. The SE was designed to be...
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    [DEAD - OOS] Frys.com: Corsair DDR2 2GB XMS2-5400 $159.99 +S&H ($199.99-$40MIR)

    Ah, newbie confusion, sorry :D I haven't actually done any overclocking before, so I don't have practical knowledge on the matter. As of right now, I'm just regurgitating information that I've gathered while researching my upcoming (1st time) build. Looks like lots of positive experiences...
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    Final Configuration

    Ah ok, e6400 it is then, thanks! :thumbsup: Just to clarify things, wouldn't I also gain a performance increase of 5-10% by using the e6600 simply through the increased CPU speed (2.4 Ghz vs. 2.1 Ghz)? Or is there something about the 965 chipset that limits that? Also, about the memory, I...
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    1st time builder compatibility check

    I'm still in the building phase of my system so I can't give you any practical advice, but that Corsair RAM is selling for $60 cheaper on frys.com after MIR. If cost is an issue, then that might persuade you to go with the Corsair. From what I've gathered, Corsair memory is pretty good in...
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    Final Configuration

    Other than regular use, I'll mainly be using it for photo editing. I just assumed the e6600 would increase my productivity with that. Am I missing something? Does the 965 chipset somehow limit the e6600? Keep in mind I'll be running everything at stock speeds. I might underclock the...
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    [DEAD - OOS] Frys.com: Corsair DDR2 2GB XMS2-5400 $159.99 +S&H ($199.99-$40MIR)

    Looks like its a good OCer, thanks for the info msi1337 :beer:
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    [DEAD - OOS] Frys.com: Corsair DDR2 2GB XMS2-5400 $159.99 +S&H ($199.99-$40MIR)

    cyberkost - Without overclocking your memory, yes, the maximum CPU speed you can achieve is 7x333 Mhz (assuming your motherboard can handle the FSB being overclocked to 333 Mhz; which as far as I know shouldn't be a problem for just about every conroe compatible motherboard). If this memory...
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    Final Configuration

    Baked - Whoops, you're right! I was planning on getting either Yate Loons or maybe these Ultra brand fans I don't plan on overclocking anything but thanks for the suggestion. akshayt - What are the differences? What's the performance difference between the 975 and 965 when paired with...
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    Samsung 215TW Monitor @ OfficeDepot $299 after rebate (Looks like it may be over))

    I'm not positive, but I think you can still register without the reciept. They probably just want a serial number. But, if you don't register and you need to use the warranty a couple years down the line, you will likely need to provide a reciept as proof that you're still covered. But...
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    approx $250 to spend for graphics card

    L00ker - Thanks for the info :beer:
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    Streetprices.com

    Pricegrabber is ok. I usually use it to check the big box prices. Streetprices doesn't seem to have quite as large of a product database, but I think that it's more functional. Froogle is your friend. :D
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    Samsung 215TW Monitor @ OfficeDepot $299 after rebate (Looks like it may be over))

    Warranty is for 3 years. Not sure about registration. You probably just need a copy of your sales reciept as proof if you ever need to use the warranty. Cheers. :beer:
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    Final Configuration

    I forgot to include the original build: Processor Core 2 Duo E6600 (775 - 2.4 GHz 2048K) Motherboard Intel 975x D975XBXLKR *possibly ASUS P5W DH* Memory CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit [Ordered] Video Card Sapphire Radeon X1900XT 256MB...
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    [DEAD - OOS] Frys.com: Corsair DDR2 2GB XMS2-5400 $159.99 +S&H ($199.99-$40MIR)

    Time of death: 11:20 PM 10/16/06 - You will be sorely missed :( 2 Gb of 667 CAS 4 RAM Rebate Rebate valid until 10/17/06 Cheers :beer: Apparently a good overclocker - see below. Edit-Clarity/truncation of mega title.
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    Final Configuration

    Well, I'm about to take the plunge, but I wanted to run my build by you guys one last time. I've changed some components around after putting more thought into exactly what I need the system for. Besides everyday tasks, this is what I'll be using it for: 1) Photo Editing (will do a fair...
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    Samsung 215TW Monitor @ OfficeDepot $299 after rebate (Looks like it may be over))

    Some stores still have them, but most that do only seem to have a floor model left. The OD that I visited was out of stock, but the employee that helped me out was able to search stores in the area for inventory. The only store that had one is a 4 hour drive round trip so I asked them to...
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    How much memory do I really need?

    Ken - Glad to help. I'm still not sure which one I'm going to get. But, seeing as how I don't even have my motherboard yet, I'm not in that much of a hurry to make a decision :) I didn't see that HIS, looks really nice. You're right though, $70 is a significant jump in price. Too close to...
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    Streetprices.com

    Streetprices.com I'm not sure if this site is well known or not (I hadn't heard of it), but I just stumbled upon it and I think it's pretty great (nice layout and functionality). I particularly like the pricetracking graphs and how you can sort the products within each category (popularity...
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    approx $250 to spend for graphics card

    Pabster - I'm debating the same thing right now (1900xt or 7900 gto). What's your reasoning for choosing the 1900xt? p.s. I noticed that you're using a 74 gig Raptor for your Conroe rig. Is it the ADFD version? How do you like it and how bad is the noise? From what I've been able to...
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    Bad Axe 2 Pricing

    We're in the same boat. I've narrowed it down to the Bad Axe 2 or the P5W DH Deluxe as well. The only reason why I'm leaning towards the Intel is because from everything that I can find, it seems like intel boards are more reliable and have better support. It sounds like you've had a great...
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    Quality of hardware today

    I will forgive you for your sins. :P I can't really speak to the topic, but this sentence solicited an audible groan from me right after reading it. :D To answer your question, it's not just you and if you had that many bad experiences, I can totally see where you're coming from. Unless...
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    New conroe build

    Looks good to me :cool: Enjoy it! :beer:
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