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    SSD question - rearranging!

    I've piecemealed a couple of SSDs over the years and would like to rearrange my PC. My current storage setup: 1x 128GB Mushkin SSD - Contains OS and everything else it can fit. 1x 64GB Crucial M4 - used for a couple of applications, games etc. 1x 128GB Crucial M4 - unopened/not installed at...
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    BenQ XL2420TX Display Problems

    Hello, recently purchased this new monitor and seem to be having some major major display issues. I updated all drivers and am using the cable DVI-D link cable supplied with the monitor. Having all sorts of graphical anomalies in games such as strange shimmering on textures, textures with...
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    Need help deciding...

    Going to be purchasing a new monitor and trying to find out which will give me more "wow" factor? Currently using a BenQ V2400W 1920x1200. Choice 1. A 1920x1080, 120hz, 3D light boost capable display using nvidia 3D vision 2. Choice 2. Samsung 27" PLS display, 2560x1440 resolution, 60hz. I...
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    Should I upgrade?

    Hello, hoping to get a little advice from the experts to have a look at my current build to see what the best options for possible upgrades would be at this point in time. I like to try and upgrade my system every year or so as new tech hits the market and there's a lot of new shinies out right...
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    Mystery! What happened!?

    Hello, My computer has been running perfectly for about 2 years. A few days ago I put into sleep mode and came back in the morning and the computer was completely powered down. I tried the power button and nothing. I opened up the side panel and the motherboard (P5Q Deluxe) had fast...
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    4870X2 Heat Issue?

    Hello, I seem to be having some trouble with my 4870X2. It's mounted in an antec 1200 case with all fan speeds set to high. ATI CCC shows temperature at 93 degrees, 0% activity, fan speed 33%. I figure there has to be something wrong so I take apart the card and reapplied paste, clean out...
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    ATI Crossfire Issue?

    Hello, I recently inherited a 4850 video card that I want to try and crossfire with my 4870 x2. I've read that it is possible to do this but I am having some issues. My current system is ASUS P5Q Deluxe mobo, Intel Q9600, 850 Watt PSU, Radeon 4870X2 GPU, display is a 24" BenQ V2400W...
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    Compatability Question? Please assist!

    Hello all, I'm hoping you could answer a compatability question for me. I'm looking to upgrade to a bigger hard drive (NCIX.com - Buy Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB 7200RPM 32MB Dual Proc 3.5IN SATA Hard Drive OEM 5YR Mfg Warranty - WD6401AALS In Canada.) but I don't know if it's going to...
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    First Watercool - Advice?

    Hi all, I'm going to take my first plunge into watercooling so I'm hoping to get some good advice on how to proceed. I've assembled a parts list that you can hopefully take a look at and make recommendations on or if you see anything that I am missing that I am going to need to pick up. I...
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    New Gaming Build?

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Gaming 2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread $5,000 max. 3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from. Canada 4. IF YOU have a brand...
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    Overclocking Q9450 - Please Advise

    Hello, I am just wanting to get some advice for this overclock. I've met with some mediocre-decent results trying to overclock this Q9450. I managed to get it to 3.2ghz stable from 2.66ghz. When I try to push it to 3.4ghz system would not post. I adjusted voltage and system booted to...
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    Low Benchmarks?

    I don't know much about 3DMark Vantage benchmarks but according to my scores I'm on the low end for some reason. Having nothing but trouble with this latest build: Case: Antec 900 Mobo: P5Q Deluxe CPU: Intel Q9450 RAM: Mushkin XP PC2-8500 DDR2 1066 Video Card: Visiontek HD 4870 X2 Hard Drive...
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    CPU Temp High

    Hello, Hoping somebody out there can let me know what's going on with this... My idle CPU temp is 40+ degrees which seems quite high to me given the system specs: Case: Antec 900 (4x 120 MM fans (optional side fan mounted), 1x 200 MM fan Mobo: ASUS P5Q Deluxe CPU: Intel Q9450 RAM: Mushkin...
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    New Build - Problem

    Hello, I've just finished building and am having some startup problems. When I hit the power switch everything flicks on for half a second then shuts off and you can't power up again unless you switch on/off the PSU. I narrowed it down to something to do with the video card possibly because...
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    Supplier Question

    Not sure what category this falls into but... I'm just curious as to where companies like NCIX, directcanada, tigerdirect, memoryexpress etc. get their hardware from and how they are able to sell it for so cheap? Do they get it directly from the manufacturer? If so, I was under the impression...
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    Final Build Before Purchase - Please advise!

    Hello, Hopefully this will be ready to purchase now. Had to make some adjustments, mainly going from a Q9450 to a Q6600 and mobo from rampage formula to asus p5q pro to bring the cost down. Hopefully it won't make too huge a difference :( Going to overclock this to try and get more...
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    New Build - Please Advise?

    Hello, I'm building a new system and have the list of parts picked out. I'm just wanting to get some advice to see if there is anything I should change or anything I could upgrade if the cost is reasonable. Hopefully I can tap into all of your knowledge to figure out the best options. I'm...
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    New Budget Computer - Please Advise

    Hello, I'm building a budget computer for a friend with a budget of around $400. I haven't dealt with anything in that range so I'm not even sure if I can build a whole computer so any help on good parts would be appreciated. I already have a case for it so I just need the usual parts. If...
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    How to hook up to HDTV?

    Hi all, I am building a new computer and would like to use my existing HDTV as a monitor for it. I'm just wondering how I go about doing this as I've never done it before. The computer will have an 8800 Ultra card, I'm not sure what resolution that allows up to. The TV is a 60" Sony...
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    ASUS Maximus Extreme Question?

    Hello all, I'm new to the community but value all of your wisdom as it has helped me out greatly in the past. I am currently in the process of building a new computer from scratch and have run into a bit of a problem. It is going to be a liquid cooled system, an integrated style from...

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