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Low Budget $300-$400 Build

1. What YOUR PC will be used for. Internet, email, playing music, Netflix streaming, nothing too intense. 2. What YOUR budget is $300 - $400. 3. What country USA, Southern California with access to both Frys and Microcenter. I would actually prefer MC for ease of any returns that...
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- Mar 30, 2012
- Replies: 15
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GPU vs CPU Bottlenecks

What are the bottlenecks for systems with differing CPUs vs GPUs? Is it just clock speed? So a Q6600 at 3.2 ghz can handle the same video card as an I5 or I7 at the same ghz? So has anyone tested the thresholds of performances for the various CPUs and GPUs? I'm outdated and have an older...
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- Oct 4, 2011
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Intel 2500k vs 2600k Value

Over the next 2 years, is the Intel 2600k worth 50$ more than the 2500k? I ask because Microcenter might get you that difference right now. Priorities for the system: basic internet, 1080p video output to a tv (with a discrete video card,) and moderate PC gaming. I'm currently running a...
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- Oct 2, 2011
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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Deus Ex: Human Revolution

Yes. The enemies in the opening "tutorial" before you get augmented count towards the pacifist achievement. And you can't do any non-lethal takedowns until you get your augs. So the only way to get pacifist is to sneak by all the enemies in the beginning.
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- Post #537
- Sep 12, 2011
- Forum: PC Games
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Direct2Drive 20% off sale for President's Day

Just in time for the launch of Rift.
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- Feb 21, 2011
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Crucial M225 Series SSDs 128GB/256GB $200/$400 after Codes

Anyone have some reviews and/or comparisons for these drives? Coupon Codes of Unknown Duration: 100M225US for the 128GB SSD 200M225US for the 256GB SSD Seems like the Newegg reviews on the 256gb are not favorable with a very high fail rate. But the 128gb drive seems to have pretty...
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- Aug 3, 2010
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Newegg WD SiliconEdge Blue 2.5" 64GB SSD $129.99 Free Ship

Looks like WD has taken Anandtech's advice from these Final Words of their review and cut their prices in half (at least at the 64 GB size at Newegg.) Edit: Looks to be most of the WD SSDs have been cut in half, and Newegg also has Open Box 128gbs for $200 + 6 dollar ship.
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- Jun 22, 2010
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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New to SSDs? Read this first before asking questions! (UPDATED 07/17/2011)

Does anyone have links or their own tips and techniques for keeping your Windows/Program installs as slim as possible for use on an SSD drive? I don't have one yet, but the performance gains seem to be really impressive so I'm thinking about making the jump. But my current Windows Vista...
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- Post #39
- Jun 15, 2010
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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ASUS P5Q-E LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard Optical Audio Issue

I have an ASUS P5Q-E LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard and when I try to mix analog audio with optical audio (via a microphone and headset on front inputs, and an Optical SPDIF output to my receiver) I am having problems. The audio sounds fine through the speakers, but when I change...
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- Oct 9, 2008
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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Asus p5q-E w/ Q6600 CPU Overclock

Still seem to be getting high 60's temps here. Any help?
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- Sep 16, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Asus p5q-E w/ Q6600 CPU Overclock

System notes: Q6600 CPU (Was lapped by another user who got it up to 3.6 stable with better cooling than my options) Xigmatek HDT S1283 cooler NOT lapped (with backplate from here) Asus P5Q-E P45 Motherboard (Have NOT updated BIOS) 4gb (2x2) OCZ DDR2 800 RAM (OCZ2P8004GK) Corsair 750w PSU...
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- Sep 15, 2008
- Replies: 4
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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New System Build Nightmare (Won't POST)

Update: RMAed the mobo and just got replacement. First boot goes into bios to check settings. RAM timings seem to be all over the place by default. Set to those specificied by the chip and reboot. Exact same problem as before where it gets a vid signal but no actual screen display and...
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- Post #11
- Sep 6, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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New System Build Nightmare (Won't POST)

Any tips for the cheapest, but most secure and reliable method to RMA the motherboard? UPS? Postal Service? Fed Ex? What kind of rates am I looking at to ship this thing back?
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- Post #8
- Aug 27, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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New System Build Nightmare (Won't POST)

I'm going to try to reset bios, get a cheap, single stick of RAM and check that out tomorrow, although I've already started the RMA process just in case for the mobo.
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- Post #7
- Aug 27, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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New System Build Nightmare (Won't POST)

Unfortunately, I have no other parts to mix and match for testing. I also don't have access to other people's parts for testing (technophobic family and last generation friends.) I hate to say it, but I may buy a stick of cheap RAM from someplace to test. Anyone know of good brick and mortar...
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- Post #5
- Aug 25, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Impossible Push Pins

Dissassembled the push pins and went with the kit, but now I'm having new problems. Here's my desperation thread. Since so many have been helpful here, I hope some of you will check that thread and give me some support. Thanks for everything.
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- Post #24
- Aug 25, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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New System Build Nightmare (Won't POST)

I've cycled through every slot using each single stick of RAM. Still can never get to bios. All connectors are plugged in. Any other advice? Parts that might be more likely to be the cause of the problem here than others? I can't afford to throw money at this to fix it.
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- Aug 25, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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New System Build Nightmare (Won't POST)

Overview of the problem New system build will not POST. 1 Beep, splash of video signal (but no actual video on screen, just the sound) then nothing. Full description of the problem and symptoms Building new system, here are specs: Q6600 CPU Xigmatek HDT S1283 cooler (with backplate...
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- Aug 24, 2008
- Replies: 10
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Impossible Push Pins

Does anyone think there's a reasonable way to modify the mounting brackets shown HERE with the back plate listed HERE? I already have both and would love to kick the push pins to the curb and go with the screw mounted back plate I have.
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- Post #5
- Aug 23, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Xigmatek HDT-S1283 -- $25 AR w/free ship

The linked item doesn't seem to work with the stock Xigmatek. It doesn't have the proper mounting materials for the stock Xigmatek. It only includes the backplate, four screws and four springs. I can't see how to get that bracket to work and I'm desperate to try since I bought both without...
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- Post #19
- Aug 23, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Impossible Push Pins

I'm past the end of my rope. Have a Xigmatek HDT-S1283 and there's no way I can get the push pins to work. I've tried the stock fan as well and I haven't been able to get more than 1 push pin to stick at a time. I have an Asus P5Q-E mobo and I don't know if it's thick or what, but I can't get...
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- Aug 23, 2008
- Replies: 29
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Updated 9/20: Bing cashback

Shipping and tax are NOT included in the Cash Back calculation; only the product price. This is one reason that free shipping items can sometimes be a better choice even if they cost slightly more. Edit: Damn you sparky! Yours was 5 dollars less than mine! ;)
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- Post #646
- Aug 18, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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2x2GB PC6400 DDR2 4GB kit for $46.59AR +FS +MSCB

This OCZ2P8004GK kit from Newegg is (as of 8-18-08) going for $51.99 free ship, after $30 mail in rebate. They have the same timings and are listed as approved for the Asus P5Q-E motherboard. And Newegg has 5.5% Cash Back through Live.com. However, some people will have to pay tax through...
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- Aug 18, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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EVGA 01G-P3-N891-AR GeForce 9800 GX2 1GB = $254AR @ Newegg

Howabout a Corsair 750w with four 8 pins for $98 minus $20 MIR as of 8-16-08? ;) Edit: Now this is weird. That link shows out of stock with Firefox, but with IE it shows 13 in stock. Never heard of a browser making a difference in what's for sale at a retailer.
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- Aug 16, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Looking for Field Reports on Various Intel CPUs

I've read many (getting to seem to be TOO many) different accounts of what various Intel chips can do in the overclocking department. I was hoping to get some anecdotal stats from the knowledgeable posters here at Anandtech. I think this would be beneficial for both those looking to start...
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- Aug 15, 2008
- Replies: 3
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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DEAD (orders being cancelled) HIS HD4870 $193 AR (free shipping)

Hush! Now they'll cancel my order! ;)
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- Aug 15, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Best Buy (BB, BestBuy) Ad Scans for Sunday, Best Buy ad, August 17-23, 2008 (New York)

Thanks. Anyone have a link to one of those 10% off Best Buy coupons? I've heard you can get them at the post office with a change of address or something. Might be nice for the Visiontek HD 4850 or 4870's they have advertised with a $10 gift card.
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- Aug 14, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Q9550 price drop is here!

What is buy.com's ebay listing? Can't seem to find their ebay store or seller name. Edit: found it as Buy's Internet Superstore and they seem to use a 3rd party checkout which makes them ineligible for the Live.com Cashback. :frown:
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- Aug 12, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Any Idea When Arctic Cooling Twin Turbos Will Be Available?

I though the Twin Turbo GPU coolers were supposed to be already be out by now. They seem tailor made for the new Radeon 48xx series cards, but they're nowhere to be found. Anyone have inside scoops or links to release dates/availability?
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- Aug 12, 2008
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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E7200 vs. E8400 vs. Q6600 vs. Q9450 Cost/Performance

Even after all of the debate and worthy pros and cons, I feel almost obligated to buy the e7200 now that Microcenter has it for 99 bucks! (as of 8-11-08)
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- Post #42
- Aug 11, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Updated 9/20: Bing cashback

It rises from the ashes!
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- Post #564
- Aug 11, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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PhysX previews

What about running an ATI card for the rendering and having an Nvidia card strictly for PhysX?
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- Post #55
- Aug 8, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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PhysX previews

I'm just now working through the articles, but I'll ask anyway, does this change anyone's opinions on GPU solutions for the foreseeable future? Is a combo of Nvidia cards looking better than the ATI cards as a result? I was planning on a Radeon HD4850, but now I'm waffling towards a combo of...
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- Post #39
- Aug 8, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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EVGA 9800GX2 $289.99 CDN instant rebated

Isn't that the same card as this one at Newegg for $284.99 + 3 Business Day Shipping $8.25 (as of 8-7-08)?
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- Aug 7, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Palit GTX280 $369 AR

This would also currently (8-7-08) qualify for 4% cashback from MS Live.com.
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- Aug 7, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Quick Guide to getting your 4850/4870 up to and running

Why yes, Firing Squad has done a review of the MSI R4850. I'm a little disappointed to hear about the relatively poor overclocking results, however.
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- Post #87
- Aug 6, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Live.com Cashback

Any idea how long this will last? I'm holding out for the August 10th CPU shift to put together my new system.
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- Aug 4, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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E7200 vs. E8400 vs. Q6600 vs. Q9450 Cost/Performance

I'm currently looking to build a new system (mostly for gaming, outputting movies to an HDTV, and general internet action.) I am on a somewhat limited budget, so I was confining myself to the E8400 (or even falling back to the E7200) due to price, but I am now thinking about the long term...
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- Aug 3, 2008
- Replies: 42
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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4850 and Oblivion and CCC

You might check some of the Oblivion sites for some .ini tweaks and mods. If I remember correctly, one of the main problems outdoors was with the grass. Some changes to the .ini and some mods toned down the grass textures. Although depending upon the settings, it wasn't really all that...
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- Aug 2, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Quick Guide to getting your 4850/4870 up to and running

Anyone have the MSI R4850 with the copper heatpipe cooler? Looks somewhat similar to the Arctic Cooling solutions only it's shipped that way (so you don't have to do any mods yourself.) Just wondering how it compares heat/noise wise with the other dual slot cooling solutions out there. I'm...
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- Post #85
- Aug 2, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards

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