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upgrade or build anew?

Hi folks, I'd like an opinion about whether I can squeeze more life out of my current rig by updating the CPU and GPU or if it would be better to build a new setup. Current rig: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz GIGABYTE GA-G31M-S2L LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro...
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- May 17, 2011
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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SpaceChem is awesome

This game can be like crack once you get the hang of it. There are a couple of subtle points that are not intuitive but overall it is great fun. I now spend my drives into work contemplating reactor designs. One puzzle has me banging me head against the wall though. My reactors are good for...
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- Post #2
- Mar 15, 2011
- Forum: PC Games
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Dragon Age progress

there is a mod/add on for the game that lets you skip the fade. you simply come out the other side with all the experience and stat bonuses you acquire in that area. Google "Skip the Fade"
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- Post #5
- Feb 8, 2011
- Forum: PC Games
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Classic Sega games on steam

Has anyone else browsed the selection of old Sega Genesis games on Steam? If so, any recommendations? I had a system way back int he day but I don't recognize a lot of those games. So what's good people?
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- Jan 31, 2011
- Replies: 23
- Forum: PC Games
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The Matrix.. in real life

I bolted upright and started bouncing on my couch like a school girl when Pettis landed that. Had he connected more with his shin I think it would have been a KO. He single handedly ended the existence of the WEC on a high note. I wanted Smooth to win but it's hard not to like Pettis after...
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- Post #30
- Dec 17, 2010
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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problems with avg2011 free & latest update

Same thing happened to me with Vista 64. Restarted and it gets to the Windows splash screen and then reboots and gives me options with safemode etc. No matter which one I pick if I try to get to windows I just repeat this loop. Thinking i might go to MSE as well.
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- Post #2
- Dec 2, 2010
- Forum: Security
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Starcraft 2 - Read Post #2 for a useful beginner guide

Just got back from ducking out of work briefly to buy my copy. As others have said Target has copies just sitting there. The one I was at had about 10 copies of the regular addition and 4 of the CE. Easy as shooting a zergling, which is what I will be doing tonight :-)
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- Post #247
- Jul 28, 2010
- Forum: PC Games
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So, i just told my parents about my 4 months old son

...and I don't care. posting in an epic thread http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/4471/thisisanepicthreadoj6.png
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- Post #248
- Jun 28, 2010
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Dragon Age bug (maybe spoilers)

So I am in Ostagar and have gotten to the top of the tower of Ishal. I beat the ogre, click on the beacon, and nothing happens. Is there some trick to this? Do you need to do something with the large fire burning near the beacon or am I getting a bug? Anyone else run into this. I searched...
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- Jun 2, 2010
- Replies: 0
- Forum: PC Games
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Divine Divinity for $2.48 on impulse

Anyone play this? I've heard it is like Diablo but with more roleplaying elements and better quest variety
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- Mar 26, 2010
- Replies: 2
- Forum: PC Games
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Indie Games

Hi folks, So lots of people use impulse and steam to purchse the bigger games (Fallout 3, Witcher, etc) but how about all the other smaller lesser known games on these services. Anyone find any indie gems that are woth playing? APB
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- Nov 29, 2008
- Replies: 4
- Forum: PC Games
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Vista install issuse

Hi folks, I recently assembled all the hardware for a new build and the machine posted just fine. (original thread - http://forums.anandtech.com/me...231457&highlight_key=y ) The only piece of hardware not listed here is my DVD drive which is a NEC-7900a. I went into the bios but didn't...
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- Oct 9, 2008
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Operating Systems
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SG03 connector notation

Curse - now that you mention it the lead with the "s" on it has a triangle on it as well
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- Post #3
- Oct 7, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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SG03 connector notation

Hi all, I am working on a new build with an SG03 and have a question about the connectors for the power switch and reset switch. Instead of having "+" and "-", like my motherboard, the leads are noted with "G" and "s". I want to say that "G" is the negative and is a ground? If anyone...
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- Oct 6, 2008
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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e8400 thermal grease

jared - i live in the boston area and have a microcenter nearby. I went there to get one and the sales rep mentioned they had the model with the better stepping so he went in the back and found one for me. It is easy to tell them from the older wolfdales because they come in a smaller box.
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- Post #7
- Oct 6, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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e8400 thermal grease

Hi everyone, I have a brandy new e8400 and want to ask if the thermal grease comes preapplied to the stock heat sink and fan. There are three stripes of something on the bottom of the heat sink that I am guessing are the grease and I'd like to be sure. If it matters my version of the...
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- Oct 5, 2008
- Replies: 7
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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newb mATX gaming setup

DSF and SKott (or anyone)...Keeping everything else constant do you think the 520hx could power this same rig with a Yorkfield quad paired with a 4870x2?
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- Post #7
- Sep 28, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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newb mATX gaming setup

Roguestar - I checked out that PSU . I know Corsair is top notch but the reviews say that PSU has an abundance of long connectors so i think that cable managment in an sg03 would be a real hassle with that unit. The 520hx looks like a good unit however I am concerned it will not leave me...
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- Sep 26, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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newb mATX gaming setup

Hello everyone, So I'm a newb, and would therefore like some input on my first attempt to build a computer. I posted nonce before but was told it would be better to post closer to when I am planning to build plus I have changed a few things. Here are the answers to the questions from the...
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- Sep 25, 2008
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Computer Building
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HD4670 reviews

Anyone have any thoughts on what the useful life of this card will be? Seems like as a low end offering it would only be a short time before gaming abilities surpass what this card is capable of.
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- Post #61
- Sep 12, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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B-envi mATX case

Anyone used this case or have any experience with it? http://www.bgears.com/b-envi.html It has gotten good reviews and am just looking for some new input. Am considering it for an mATX build. Right now my front runners are the B-envi, Silverstone SG03, and the P180 mini. thanks all
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- Sep 9, 2008
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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First build

Could anyone comment on whether this PSU will be adequate for the above build: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817139003
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- Post #11
- Jul 23, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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First build

Given the build specs I have above could anyone speculate about what size PSU I need? I think 500W is enough but could I get away with less? DSF - The PSU you mentioned above is nice but it recently jumped up $30 in price and the shipping is no longer free. Any other suggestions?
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- Post #9
- Jul 22, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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First build

Hi DSF, Here is my rational for some of the things you mention. PSU: I chose the one I did because of wattage, price, and because it has a single 12V rail. According to PCP&C (bias maybe?) the single rail is a desirable feature. MOBO: I want mATX just because I want something...
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- Post #6
- Jul 14, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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First build

Hello everyone, So I'm a newb, and would therefore like some input on my first attempt to build a computer. Here are the answers to the questions from the FAQ to give you an idea of what I am shooting for. 1. This build will be used for gaming, surfing the net, email, etc. I don't do...
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- Jul 14, 2008
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Computer Building

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