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    PC keeps rebooting when playing games

    Thanks for that link, it found 14 driver updates I didn't know existed. Unfortunately, I'm still getting reboots when playing Dead Island.
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    PC keeps rebooting when playing games

    I'm running Intel desktop utilities to monitor my tempts and it hasn't warned me of anything yet. I keep the inside of the computer pretty free of dust.
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    PC keeps rebooting when playing games

    I bought an XCUBE PC from Maingear a little over 3 years ago and started having trouble with it spontaneously rebooting right after I got it. The PC would reboot when I wasn't doing anything except browsing the Internet. I would literally leave the room and come back to find my PC had...
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    Is this a good deal on a laptop?

    That looks pretty good, although it has a slower GPU and a slower hard drive.
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    Is this a good deal on a laptop?

    What would you consider a good deal? Show me a better deal on the Internet.
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    Is this a good deal on a laptop?

    http://www.costcentral.com/proddetail/HP_Pavilion_dv6_2144nr_Entertainment/VM286UAABA/10971985/extended/ Want to use it mainly for playing games and watching porn.
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    New computer advice

    Thanks for the help. After some research, I decided to go with this build from Ibuypower: Case NZXT Alpha Gaming Tower Case - Black Processor Intel® Core™ i7 860 Processor (4x 2.80GHz/8MB L3 Cache) Motherboard ASUS P7P55D LE -- Intel P55 Chipset CrossFire Supported w/7.1 Sound...
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    New computer advice

    Why a core i5 over an i7? What's the difference?
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    New computer advice

    My wife's computer just died and I'm looking to buy a new computer to replace my current computer and give her my current one. My current computer is a C2D E6850, 4 gigs ram, 8800 GT SLI, 10k Raptor 150 GB HD. I need advice on how to get the best bang for my buck with an online vendor and...
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    New system, low 3DMark06 score?

    I just found out that my system was underclocked. My CPU multiplier was set to 7 in the BIOS instead of 9. I don't know if it shipped from Cyberpower like that or if I changed it by mistake. I'm much happier with my score now! 13,577!
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    New system, low 3DMark06 score?

    I don't want to overclock and am concerned about my idle temperatures: CPU 30-35C MB 30-35C MCP 60-65C One GPU at 64C and one at 69C Do you think my system is running too hot?
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    Is my new system running too hot?

    Just got a new system and am not overclocking. My idle temperatures are: CPU 30-35C MB 30-35C MCP 60-65C One GPU at 64C and one at 69C My system: C2D E6850 8800GT 512 MB SLI EVGA 780i 4 GB RAM Vista 64 Should I be concerned? Thanks.
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    New system, low 3DMark06 score?

    That sounds right even with SLI?
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    New system, low 3DMark06 score?

    Just received my new system and am getting 11,250 in 3dMark06 with: C2D E6850 8800GT 512 MB SLI 4 GB RAM Vista 64 All stock speeds. Shouldn't I be getting a higher score?
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    Need feedback on new gaming PC specs

    OK, thanks, yes I chose a PCI wifi and PCI sound card.
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