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  1. Joefox

    p4d 3.0ghz vs x2 3800

    I know I'm biased because I own an X2. Realistically it's going to boil down to preference.... And my preference favors the underdogged champs...AMD.
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    AMD X2 vs P4

    Dual Core For The Win!
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    3d Mark 03/05 Scores :)

    Laptop score: 3dmark03 8593 stock settings Sager Notebook 3.2ghz p4 1mb L2 X800 Mobile Radeon DDR3 1 Gigabyte DDR2 Windows Media Center Edition
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    3d Mark 03/05 Scores :)

    Stock settings ;)
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    Is SLI worth it?

    I wrote a lot and it all seems mixed up and torn. SLI is a good idea but it's hard to justify it's existence. It's too pricey, and later it will be outdated for just another card upgrade. SLI is for true core gamers, who require extra power now. Saving a slot for later is novel, but you will...
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    3d Mark 03/05 Scores :)

    Give me one sec and I'll post my score...burning 3dmark03 from one of my laptops so I can run it on here, internet is very slow so I cannot download :(
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    Boot problems

    When I try to go into safemode it stops on a black screen with a command line that reads "multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\windows\system 32\ntoskrnl.exe" Perhaps your NTOSKRNL.EXE is corrupt, or missing? If you can ascertain that this is the case do the following: reboot PC --> tap...
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    Computer problem

    I had this problem...come to find out the 'value ram' was not dual channel AND I had it in dual channel slots. I changed which slots the ram was in and it worked..amazing. What does your bios on the board say about this, there is definitely troubleshooting options
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    $1500 to build new desktop system

    AMD X2, or 4000, or 3700 san diego, or FX series Corsair, Geil, Mushkin, Kingston, Crucial 1gig dual channel ram, or 2 gigs dual channel ram 7800 GT or 7800 GTX, X1800 XL (You can buy one card now run it in 16x slot, and get another one later for SLI/crossfire sweetness!) Abit Guru SLI Board...
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    Suggestions For New Desktop

    Greetings "HEY", I think you should build your own. If it is out of the question however, maybe you can try ABSPC.com. I would never buy a desktop, but if I had to, it would likely be from them or Dell, because they offer competitive pricing. Also, if you were to likely buy a new PC, it...
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    memory not enought???

    Low memory warning message in windows is due to overutilization of memory from programs, typically background processes. This in turn makes leaves little for the PC to run user-based operations. Try uninstalling some programs, eliminating background processes, and unnecessary startup progs.
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    What is the difference

    Hard drive seek speed, hard drive cache, CPU 'speed', ram size, ram 'speed', burn program utilized, other programs utilized at the time of burning, may be a bit different for 'on the fly' burning.
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    LCD TV and Computer

    Um.. Hi Ray, I am not really sure I understand what you posted, but let me try to explain a few things. The native resolution on the Sharp Aquous 26 inch LCD is 1366 x 768. Meaning, that this is it's best fit resolution. You should likely try to find a suitable widescreen res for the TV if...
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    Best Monitor

    After researching monitors considerably, more specifically LCD Flatpanel Displays, the best namebrand product without a doubt is the Samsung line. Their variable contrast ratio far exceeds any generation LCD on the market. Their pricing however is rather high, I ended up purchasing an Olevia 37"...
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    i need a NEW Motherboard

    Good evening MASH, I have not frequented this board in quite some time. This will be my first post in about a year. However, I have been quite active in building PCs. Frankly, in my personal experience I would highly recommend ASUS motherboards, and DFI motherboards. The ASUS motherboards...
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    another comp won't start up

    Be careful, the cpu won't underclock itself unless something is wrong. Try not to damage it. No problem about answering your post ;)
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    another comp won't start up

    Make sure the heatsink is approved to work with your CPU.
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    another comp won't start up

    In another forum: Make sure that you put a sufficient amount of thermal paste on your CPU it's imperative (that means it's important). Make sure your heatsink is mounted properly and that it's getting sufficient cooling. Make sure that heatsink is designated to work with your CPU. Remount...
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    another comp won't start up

    Got this from another forum, I will post later with more answers
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    Speakers dont work

    Check the speaker wire. Make sure there are no bad wires. Make sure you have the latest soundcard drivers. Make sure your card is configured properly, check to see if it's working properly in the device manager. Play test music. Make sure you speakers are plugged into the wall, each other, etc...
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