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Recent content by Gustaf

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    Popularity of overclocking

    Based on your forum join date you may remember this: Do you remember the guys at Octools.com that submerged the motherboard in that electrically insulating fluid, Fluorinert, and then cooled it with dry ice to well below 0 degrees? I am just sort of getting back into computers since the early...
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    $500 build with aim for longevity

    Thanks for the ideas. I could easily buy at end of August if there are some good combo deals. I was just thinking September because I didn't want to have the parts taking up room in my friends place for too long. Thanks!
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    $500 build with aim for longevity

    Thanks for the tip! Seattle, Washington 98105
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    $500 build with aim for longevity

    1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Web browsing, Microsoft Office, Adobe CS5. The only game I play is Football Manager, which doesn't require much in the way in graphics. 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? ~$500 USD shipping...
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    WTB: Netbook

    I am looking for a netbook. It must have a HD in the 120-160gb range and able to run windows. That is the only requirement. Looking to spend no more than $320.
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    Cheap build for web use

    Thanks for the replies, I came up with this today: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ ASUS M2R32-MVP AM2 XFX PVT84JYAJG GeForce 8600 GT 512MB Kingston ValueRAM 2GB (2 x 1GB) Antec earthwatts EA380 LITE-ON 20X DVD±R total: $286.94 Will that 380w PSU power those above plus an additional sata hd?
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    Cheap build for web use

    Hello, I have been out of the hardware look for a long long time so I am looking for some guidance on what parts to get for a basic system that will be primarily used for web browsing with the occasional Sims 2 maybe 3 times a year... Current system my mom has used since 2004 is: Intel P4...
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    After installing HD, computer wont start

    Good to know, I will RMA the antec and use the replacement, in the meantime I will just use the raidmax. I dont really use that computer for anything though, it has my scanner hooked up to it, but weeks will go by without my touching it.
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    After installing HD, computer wont start

    Can I RMA it if I have had it since August 2006? I got the PSU RAIDMAX | HYBRID2 RX-530SS 530W, it seemed to be the cheapest one on Newegg w/ 4 SATA power jacks, but now in retrospect i see that I only needed 2. oh well. And I got the new PSU installed and the machine booted up, however my...
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    After installing HD, computer wont start

    Hey folks, thanks for all the replies. The machine wouldnt startup/post without the HD attached. i hooked up a new psu just to the mobo and started it up. So i ordered a new psu, am working on installing it now.
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    After installing HD, computer wont start

    Hello, I have a problem, where I opened up the computer to attach an additional sata hd i had on hand, I got it hooked up and now when I press the on button the light flashes for a second, the rear exhaust fan spins for a slit second but that’s as far as it gets.. its just not starting up.. I...
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    FS: Canon EF 75-300mm f4-5,6 III AF

    is this the USM model?
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    buying used digital SLR camera, what to ask/look for...

    hi thanks, i didnt ask what people thought about the specific model. but rather if there were any paticular things to look for when buying a used device. ie, common problems, etc...
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    buying used digital SLR camera, what to ask/look for...

    Hey, I am thinking about buying a used Canon Digital Rebel XT locally, here is the info from the seller: "CANON EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT EF-S 18-55 KIT - Almost New. Only 8 months old. Reason for selling -> upgrading to a CANON 5D. Note: the LENs has never been used. Have the original CDs...
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    FS:MSI Geforce 7600 GT PCIe

    I bought this card, then 1 day later that 7900gs appeared on woot! and i bought that. so I gotta get rid of this 7600gt. I only used the 7600gt for a week, never oc'd Comes with Full retail package. Here is a pic of the card: $150 shipped heatware: Gustaf
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