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BFG 8800GT OC $252 - Best Buy

I got one in store by getting them to price match. I also did not have any problems with the instore website. They confirmed what I told them, and it only took a few minutes to get the sale price in store.
- Watson
- Post #14
- Dec 27, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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XFX 8800GT 512MB @ Dell for ~$200 shipped + tax

Mine was cancelled as well. I spent some time on the phone with them, and basically they refuse to say that they sold them for less than they can get them.
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- Post #233
- Dec 27, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Biostar M7NCD at NewEgg for $58 shipped (after rebate) - Is this board any good?

There is a difference between the M7NCD and the Pro version (the Pro has a slightly different layout and has active Northbridge cooling, among other things). The Pro version is $66.25 at Compgeeks, and it is not a special so you can easily get 10% off by using the code available at a major...
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- Post #12
- Aug 19, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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Recommend some good liquor for me to go buy

Since there seem to be few Scotch recommendations: First, run away from Johnny Walker (sorry Feldenak) Go for single malts: Highland Park - great highlands scotch, my fav Oban - also good, also pricey Dalwhinnie 15 yr - stronger flavor, top notch but top price Laphroaig - very strong flavor...
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- Post #39
- Aug 8, 2003
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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KVM and wireless keyboards

I run a Memorex wireless KB with a KVM from Newegg at work. Never had any problem. The wireless mouse worked too, but I went back to corded because I liked the better optical mouse.
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- Post #3
- Jun 5, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Acoustic Research Factory Refurbished S115PS 15" Subwoofer 250 Watts

I compared this AR head-to-head with the Polk 202, and I liked the AR better. The extension seems lower, despite the ratings quoted above, and the sound seemed more effortless when we were switching back and forth between the two. Using the warble tone test track, my AR1s produce usable bass...
- Watson
- Post #30
- Jun 4, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Acoustic Research Factory Refurbished S115PS 15" Subwoofer 250 Watts

This is an amazing deal. These subs are fantastic. I auditioned them side-by-side with Polk, Infinity, and several others. Nothing else can come anywhere close in bass extension or slam in the under $500 category. Furthermore, the power amp is better than most I've heard in this category. I...
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- Post #6
- Jun 1, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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HELP!!! CD-R's don't recognize after upgraded to XP

Easy CD Creator was Adaptec right? If so, then the drag-and-drop program was Direct CD which is not compatible with Win XP. I learned about this after the fact as well, but I did not lose anything I really needed, so I gave it very little thought. I do know that Version 4 of the Adaptec...
- Watson
- Post #6
- May 14, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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20% off bikes and bicycle accessories at supergo.com

I went ahead and ordered their carbon fiber road bike and the coupon discount went through. We'll see what happens. Even the normal price is a good price on the bike regardless, and I'll at least get the discount on pedals, etc. (also with my fingers crossed)
- Watson
- Post #18
- May 13, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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20% off bikes and bicycle accessories at supergo.com

Thanks to curiou5 for the post. However, the coupon appears now to apply only to parts - not whole bikes. An attempt to use on a bike will show the discount in your cart, but states: 20% off all items (BIKES EXCLUDED)
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- Post #13
- May 13, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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If you have a Radeon 8500, what are you going to do? (Poll, Please Vote)

I'm waiting to see what's next. My 8500 (OC'd to 300/300) runs everything I play right now. Once the new round of games get close (e.g. DOOMIII, Deus Ex - Invisible War, Half-Life 2), then it will be time for the big upgrade.
- Watson
- Post #5
- May 8, 2003
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Athlon XP 2000+ vs Celeron 1.7 GHz

I have an earlier version of this ECS board with a Duron 950 and sdram that I built to be a SOHO print and storage server. Running WinXP Pro, it has never crashed in 1.5 yrs (other than one time when I screwed up a driver install). Definitely go with the AMD XP and the ECS.
- Watson
- Post #34
- May 7, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Case recommendations

I have the Chieftec version of the Antec you are considering. Excellent case, but very heavy. Very easy to work in, and no vibrations at all, even with lots of fans. You can get great airflow through the case without having to resort to blowholes, etc with 4 80mm fans (2 in front and 2 in...
- Watson
- Post #6
- Apr 12, 2002
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Any suggestions on a cost-efficient, quiet, heatsink for an AMD XP 1900?

The Volcano 7 is a great value, quiet, cools well, and it is not difficult to install. My XP1700 running at XP1900 levels (1.6G @ 145 fsb) stays at around 37 idle and 40-41 under full load. I mounted it after removing the thermal pad and put on some Arctic Silver. Easy install but it does...
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- Post #45
- Apr 12, 2002
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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HS + FAN for ~< 25$ thats QUIET?

I've been very happy with my Volcano 7 and they can be had for less than $25. My XP1700 is overclocked to 1.6G (XP1900 levels) and it runs under 40C idle, but case cooling is important. The 80mm fans are MUCH less annoying that the 60mm, and the one on the Volcano 7 varies its speed according...
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- Post #3
- Apr 12, 2002
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Are there any HSF units quieter than FOP32-1?

I use the FOP32 on one computer and the Volcano 7 on the other (see myrigs). My Volcano 7 is definitely quieter and less annoying than the FOP32 (and I even have a case like yours - mine is the Chieftec version). On my XP1700 the rpms hover around 3100 with a couple of case fans running (case...
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- Post #6
- Apr 10, 2002
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Sound Blaster 128, Live! and Audigy

I went from an SB16 to AWE64 to SB Live X-gamer. The EAX capabilities are great and the sound quality is not bad (I'm an audiophile in my other life so from my perspective nothing on the computer - short of VERY expensive sound cards - will rival high quality home components). But - using a...
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- Post #4
- Apr 4, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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Which one?!?! Alpha PAL8045, Swiftech MC-462 or the Thermaltake Volcano 7+

I have the Volcano 7 (not the +) on an AMD 1700. The fan runs around 3000 rpm most of the time and my idle temps stay around 37-38 and only a few degrees warmer under load. From what I have read, the 7+ is a better heatsink and its fan will cool most processors well on the medium setting...
- Watson
- Post #18
- Mar 25, 2002
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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What's the best motherboard for a *VALUE* Duron system?

I built an office system with an ECS K7S5A and a 950 Duron retail box ($89 for the combo at Outpost - don't know if they are still available). The build was simple and the computer is rock solid with my old Kingmax PC150 sdram. I use that machine as a small office server at work -- not a...
- Watson
- Post #14
- Mar 22, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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Panaflo L1A's or Adjustable Enermax's

I just built a Chieftec server case and put 2 Enermax's in the back. They are very quiet at their lowest setting, and even 1/4 to 1/2 up from minimum they are much quieter than the PSU fan. Good air volume at very low sound volume. I mounted the adjustment knobs on the back of my case, so I...
- Watson
- Post #9
- Mar 22, 2002
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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WinXP and power off problems

Glad to hear that I am not the only one with this problem. Could it be that older PSUs do not receive a needed signal properly from 2000/XP? Would replacing the power supply solve the problem or could this be related to the motherboard?
- Watson
- Post #4
- Mar 22, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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WinXP and power off problems

I feel like a rank newbie, but ... I installed WinXP home edition on my old rig to use at my office. It works fine except that it will no longer power off when Windows shuts down. I have to cut it off on the power supply switch on the back of the computer. The shut off worked fine when it...
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- Mar 22, 2002
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need Your Opinion: Best Car for Under $21,000

I'm a big VW fan -- I own two. If cost is the primary concern, look for leftover 2000 models. Amazing deals can be had. I found a Jetta VR6 for under $20K brand new. IMHO, it is the best of the VWs. If you like the Golf body better, it is essentially the same car with a hatch (slightly...
- Watson
- Post #9
- Mar 17, 2001
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Best sitcom Ever

The best that could never find its audience: "Sportsnight" The all time best: "MASH"
- Watson
- Post #46
- Mar 5, 2001
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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CD-Rs and dyes question

Could somebody please post information re: the significance of the dye used in CD-Rs or link to a good discussion. What about gold discs? Thx.
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- Mar 5, 2001
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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Comp Geeks Info about their $99 Combo...

This same barebones is on its way to me. I had hoped to use my CelII 566 in an Abit Slotket (good to 850 in an Abit BH6), but I also have an old 300a (good to 450+). I'll try both when mine comes. Perhaps I'll be able to offer some help then. Good luck.
- Watson
- Post #24
- Dec 10, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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Decent speakers?

If you're looking to go on the cheap -- Staples is closing out the Labtec LCS-2416 for $40 (used to be $80). The system is flat panel (NXT) mains with a small wood sub. Not the best sub, but the NXT flat panels are amazing. I am into high-end audio (in my home theater system), but I just...
- Watson
- Post #12
- Dec 10, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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Via Apollo 133A Slot1 + Abit SlotketIII = ???

:confused: Will a Slotket with the appropriate voltage jumpers set force that voltage on a 133A motherboard that has voltage autodetect? The ABit Slotket III jumpers will not over-ride an Abit BH6 (I've tried). Does anyone know if it will work on a motherboard with the 133A chipset that does...
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- Thread
- Dec 9, 2000
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building

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