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SSD Drive and New game Tera

I will not be home for a couple of days, but I intend to swap out our video cards, although they are the same, just different manufacturers. That way I can rule out his video card possibly being an issue. I just feel that he had plenty of computer to run this game. His specs far outweigh...
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- Post #4
- May 10, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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SSD Drive and New game Tera

All of our computers are on a local home network...cat5e wiring, gigabit switch, gigabit router, on cable internet 10MB service. We have never had any issues playing online gaming related to bandwidth. Although I would not think it would affect FPS, several reviews/articles I've read stated...
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- Post #3
- May 10, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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SSD Drive and New game Tera

My son and I have virtually same computer...8GB Memory, AMD Phenom II x4 955 (3.2ghz) CPU, AMD 880G Chipset motherboards, AMD 6850 Video Cards on Windows 7 64bit OS. Only main difference is that I have a OCZ Agility 3 SSD drive and he has a 500GB 7200rpm HDD. He started playing the new game Tera...
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- May 10, 2012
- Replies: 4
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Computer Repair prices

I charge $75 for format, install windows, windows updates, office suite and free antivirus. Of course I don't sit at the computer the whole time, but it is typically a 2+ hour job. I charge extra if I have to backup/restore, price depending on how much data. I just called my local Best Buy...
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- Post #48
- Jul 7, 2010
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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1GB Simpletech DDR400 for $24.84 at Sam's Club B&M

I was in my local Sam's Club store in Lake Charles, LA looking for some PC3200/DDR400 memory I needed for an upgrade in a customer's computer, since I couldn't wait to order some from NewEgg. Sam's Club had Simpletech 1GB DDR400 memory for $24.84 plus tax. This is a good price for a B&M deal, if...
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- Jan 5, 2009
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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BSOD: "Unmountable Boot Error". Hard drive failure?

You are going to have to most likely format and reload. Sounds like Windows is corrupt so Windows Setup doesn't recognize that a Windows installation is there. It isn't going to give you option to do repair. You can slave it to another computer and possibly still save some data if needed. That's...
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- Post #4
- Dec 18, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Question about response times

Thanks for the answer. I guess I really didn't think it would hold him back per say. I can remember using a 17" lcd several years ago with 12 or 13ms response time on a PC and didn't have any issues. He seems to be pretty gifted in gaming and is considering starting to enter in contest. I...
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- Post #3
- Nov 24, 2008
- Forum: Audio Components
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Question about response times

We are planning on buying a LCD TV for our 14 yr. old son for Christmas. It will go in his bedroom, and primarily be used for Xbox 360 gaming and TV. We do not want to spend a ton of money as we have other children to buy for. He originally wanted specs of MLGPro.com tv, Viewsonic DiamaniDuo...
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- Nov 24, 2008
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Audio Components
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Altec Lansing 2.1 Speakers - $10

I just came in from my local Office Depot in Lake Charles, LA and they have a storewide clearence going on. They had sets of Altec Lansing Series 100, Model 121i, speaker and subwoofer system on clearence for only $10. While this is no top of the line sound system, it delivers great sound for...
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- May 28, 2007
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Altec Lansing Speaker System for Zune - $70

I just came from my local Office Depot in Lake Charles, LA and they have a storewide clearence going on. I just happen to notice that the Altec Lansing M604 for the Microsoft Zune was on clearence for only $70. These are still listed on Office Depot site for $199. Most places carry this from...
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- May 28, 2007
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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What are the different ways you guys back up your data?

I use a NDAS. Works pretty much like a NAS, but more secure. I back up important documents, email, pics, video, music and downloaded programs about once a week. Things that are absolutely irreplacable, I burn to DVD like "Curr."
- tkistre
- Post #5
- Mar 29, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Power Supplies with too high a rating

Very long, but also very interesting. It got very technical, more than I needed, but I did learn alot from it.
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- Post #18
- Mar 26, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Power Supplies with too high a rating

I'll be curious to see what others may say about this. I've been building computers (usually AMD systems) for about 10 years and usually go by their recommendations, of course with considerations to other equipment added, like amount of drives, video card, etc... Overall I've had good luck with...
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- Post #5
- Mar 26, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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What are the advantages of buying a complete computer?

I agree with most of "BernardP" statement, but after assisting many people with purchases and support of "Cheap" computers, I want to add a few things. I generally do recommend Dell over other manufacturers. Not because I feel the product is better, but overall, I personally have had better...
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- Post #4
- Mar 22, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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SiSoft Sandra broke my PC

The general purpose of burn-in software is to weed out bad parts. When I put together a computer for a customer, I always run burn-in software for minumum 24-48 hours. It puts stress on the system that it should be able to handle, but generally finds defective hardware, so I can replace it...
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- Post #11
- Mar 22, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Vista Upgrade Certificate Problems

We purchased a Compaq in Jan 2007 with Windows Media Center Edition installed. It allowed me an upgrade to Windows Vista Premium for free. I made the order online and mailed the paperwork to them on 01/24/2007. I received email updates continously throughout and finally got our update DVD's in...
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- Post #14
- Mar 20, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Evident HD failure (my first)

If you download Seagate's Diagnostic Software, it will run in DOS, so no BSOD. You will have to put the software on Floppy or CD and boot from which ever you use. Depending on what exactly is wrong with the drive, it isn't uncommon to see the drive one day and not see it the next time you...
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- Post #13
- Mar 13, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Sound and integrated sound

What do you think, any noticable performance gain?
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- Post #26
- Feb 28, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Sound and integrated sound

Ok, let's take framerates per say. If my framerates go from 100 fps to 125 fps by adding a sound card, I wouldn't be able to tell the difference. You see what I'm saying, no real world performance. Of course I just made those numbers up, I don't know how many framerate it would increase, but...
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- Post #25
- Feb 28, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Sound and integrated sound

This is one of more interesting debates I've read in while. I am not using Vista at this time. I use a computer for gaming, research, email and some video editing (mostly personal stuff for friends and family.) I haven't used a dedicated sound card in at least 4 years. The motherboards I've used...
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- Post #23
- Feb 28, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Good Deal on Ximeta NDAS Enclosure $39.97

The enclosure only holds one IDE hard drive. No limit on size. Although I haven't done so myself, they claim if you have more than one, you can run them in Mirroring/Raid 0/Raid5.
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- Post #7
- Oct 4, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Good Deal on Ximeta NDAS Enclosure $39.97

I've been using two Ximeta NetDisk (NDAS) for about 1 1/2 years now and really like them. They give faster performance and better security features than a NAS drive. If you happen to be in the market for a building your own networked drive, check out the manufacture's site for this enclosure...
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- Oct 4, 2006
- Replies: 58
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Question about Dual Rail Power Supply

Thanks. I was planning on using the 6pin plug. I didn't know if I had to do some manual type hook up with the two different strands of plugs to make sure I didn't somehow split one rail and the video card not getting what it needs.
- tkistre
- Post #3
- Sep 27, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Question about Dual Rail Power Supply

I just purchased a 7900GS video card and a 550w dual rail power supply. I thought I had read at one time that the advantage of a dual rail psu was that one rail dedicated to video and the other to the rest of the system. That may be wrong, not sure. I was planning to use the 6pin plug...
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- Sep 26, 2006
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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Sony DVD-DL Burner $11.04 AR

I went into my local OD Tuesday to pick up something so I strolled over to the Clearance section to take a look. They had their internal Sony DVD-/+ DL burners on clearance for $31.04, then a $20 rebate, making your final price $11.04. It doesn't do DVD-Ram. I believe the model is the...
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- Sep 13, 2006
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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RAM Not Detected

If the stick of 512mb is new, it may very likely be high density memory. Alot of older motherboards will not accept high density memory, only lower density. Unfortunately, the memory will not state which kind it is. I do know that some of the sticks of memory that only have half size chips...
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- Post #3
- Jul 18, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Lock up problem

No, it does not have Norton. It came with PC-Cillin, but has expired. I put on AVG. I spent two hours on the phone with Dell to only have them state, they believe it is a software problem, not hardware, so they want to charge for support. I knew the first thing Dell Software support would...
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- Post #8
- May 24, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Lock up problem

The reason I was trying to see if it was a easy fix problem is because the owner has already called Dell several times. She was very fustrated with them because everytime she called, they (support in the Middle East) stated that they wanted to charge her for software support, even though she...
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- Post #6
- May 23, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Lock up problem

sorry to get back so late, but was out of town ok, this problem was happening before Windows updates. I had did Windows update & BIOS update in hope of fixing the problem. The motherboard is integrated, so I could only change out hard drive, DVD Combo & modem. The only problem with that is...
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- Post #3
- May 23, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Lock up problem

My wife's aunt brought me her 5 month old Dell computer Saturday. Specs: 512mb memory, P4 3.0ghz cpu, 80gb hard drive, dvd/cdrw combo, integrated Intel video, audio & network, PCI modem running WinXP Media Edition. They use AOL to get online through modem. About the only thing they use it for...
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- May 21, 2006
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Building
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Download speeds fine, browsing really slow...

Though the router was working fine, till recently, you might also try a firmware update, if available.
- tkistre
- Post #7
- May 16, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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wireless access points and wireless routers

Yes, a wireless access point can support more than one computer. The main difference is that a Access Point has no routing capability. It will have to be plugged into a router somewhere. It is only providing a wireless signal. A wireless router is an Access Point, but not all Access...
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- Post #4
- May 16, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Media Center PC

I recently got the new Nero 7 with the media stuff built in. I noticed it had TV functions. Anyone tried it with their Media Center? I plan on building one soon and trying to get some ideas. I know MS Windows MCE is suppose to be great, but I'm just looking at options.
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- Post #7
- Apr 21, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Media Center PC

If your PVR TV card comes with software to do the TV stuff, do you really need Media Center?
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- Post #5
- Apr 21, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Integrated Video on Media Center

BUMP for anyone who may have experience with this.
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- Post #8
- Apr 20, 2006
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Integrated Video on Media Center

Let me ask you a question tuteja1986. I have a standard TV with RCA inputs, not sure if it has S-Video. If I get a video card like you suggested and plug it into the RCA input, will the display be fuzzy? Do I have to have a HDTV to get a clear display? A friend of mine said that all his...
- tkistre
- Post #7
- Apr 19, 2006
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Integrated Video on Media Center

Bump for a good word!
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- Post #5
- Apr 19, 2006
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Integrated Video on Media Center

Boy, I'm glad I asked about this before purchasing. I guess I should have mentioned that I'll have to get a Socket A motherboard. I already have a AthlonXP 2500+ processor that I was planning on using for the Media Center. I guess I'll have to get a video card with S-Video or RCA out. I...
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- Post #4
- Apr 19, 2006
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Integrated Video on Media Center

I want to build a Media Center with extra parts I have laying around. I will only have to purchase a few things. We just have standard cable, not digital or any premium channels. We mainly want to use it as a TIVO type recorder and be able to browse the internet while at the sofa. I will...
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- Apr 19, 2006
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Hard drive doesn't stop running...

Well, I was finally able to get a hold of him and get him to uninstall Go Disk. Even after the uninstall, the hard drive light continously blinks. I had really hoped that was it. Anyone else have any ideas?
- tkistre
- Post #6
- Feb 6, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building

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