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theonejrs

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5. February 2008 @ 22:49

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abuzar1,

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Yeah I'm just gonna assume you were talking about the crappy 60 buck motherboard.

Put down the Pipe and back away from the computer! ROFL!! You posted a P35! LOL!! That's what we were discussing!

Russ

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abuzar1

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5. February 2008 @ 22:58

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Oh I get it now.

Sorry I'm just trying to distract myself from a Project I have to finish.

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greensman

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5. February 2008 @ 23:05

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@boozer,
I like these. NOT bad for the money and maybe something that you'd like. ;)
Apollo NZXT black $66 after S&H and MIR
Alpha NZXT black $45 after MIR
Centruian 534 black/silver $50 delivered
Thermaltake SopranoRS black $75 delivered

..gm

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[img]quoted from creaky, "I think i need a break away from this thread, you are just talking absolute and utter nonsense now. Im off to ban myself and hit myself repeatedly with blunt objects. And if im still conscious after that im going to install Windows Me."[/img]
PC build thread blank media thread Ultimate DVD Backup resource thread what did binkie7 do to me???

abuzar1

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5. February 2008 @ 23:10

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Thanks, I'll look into it.

Even though I'm not putting together anything right now, a Case is always useful to have for the next build. If I see a good deal I'll probably just buy it now.

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theonejrs

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5. February 2008 @ 23:10

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Anybody notice the deal Newegg has right now for the 64x2 6000 Black Edition. With the promo code, $149! That might be fun to play with. 2MB of L2 also! One could build a relatively inexpensive game machine!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as..._-E0-_-19103191

Throw in this MB for $129, and away you go!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as..._-E0-_-13131013

Russ

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abuzar1

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5. February 2008 @ 23:17

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Screw AMD. Let's just ignore them till they get their shit together.

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theonejrs

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5. February 2008 @ 23:21

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abuzar1,
Now be nice! LOL!!
It's still not a bad deal for a nice SLI machine. It isn't exactly bog slow, you know! The 6000 black Edition is not a bad CPU! The MB's been around for a while too! Pretty positive reviews as well!

Hey, cheap SLI!

Best Regards,
Russ

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abuzar1

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5. February 2008 @ 23:23

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A 80 dollar E2180 will overclock to 3.2 ghz easy. What's the point then?

EDIT: I'm guessing SLI motherboards for the C2D don't come that cheap? That's the only thing that might make it worthwhile.

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greensman

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5. February 2008 @ 23:24

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boozer that was a little harsh. ;)

I just noticed that the AMD has 125W and the newer Intel's have 65W!! How much does that save on heat?? wow......

...gm

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greensman

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5. February 2008 @ 23:50

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Got curious so here. ;) Gigabyte link

all Intel sli mobos..... i think.... lol

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theonejrs

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6. February 2008 @ 00:19

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greensman,
Well, the Asus comes with a nice NB heatpipe cooler and seems to have a lot of features. It's been around a while too! Over 1100 reviews at Newegg! Like I said, Cheap SLI!

Best Regards,
Russ

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herrick

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6. February 2008 @ 02:30

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any ideas on an external dvd burner...nothing great- does not need to booktype or anything. Its for a good fried and all he wants is to back up pics and burn them...I looked at newegg, but to be honest Im not into external drives and dont have a clue what is good... sense they are more money I will ask for help and not lean on my own understanding when it comes to someones elses pockit-book an,ah,ah,

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theonejrs

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6. February 2008 @ 02:41

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herrik,
Hey! It's my 2500th Post!

If it's just for storing Pics to burn later, something like this might do the job!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...logy-_-22165071

I have a friend that just bought one and that's what he uses it for!

Best Regards,
Russ

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herrick

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6. February 2008 @ 02:46

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2500 bout'a beng bout'a boom...hey how you know how many post?

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theonejrs

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6. February 2008 @ 02:54

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herrick,

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2500 bout'a beng bout'a boom...hey how you know how many post?

I just happened to open the Edit My account in the black box at the top of the page the other day and discovered I was very close. Two and a half years to the day! Others have done it much faster but I know little to nothing about OC'n an AMD so I don't respond very often to those questions.

Best Regards,
Russ

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herrick

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6. February 2008 @ 02:57

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buffalo...never heard of them...I know they make cheap memory-

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106098

I was looken at the above, but Im not all that happy with the lity I have...sometime a blue screen come up and tell me to check the latest software [none] or hardware [lity] for up-dates...I have the latest firmware and hate rebooting in the middle of a burn...never have this issue w/ my Benqs or any of my cheap sonys when I first started

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herrick

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6. February 2008 @ 03:07

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OK went to Edit account information... dont see it...are you in the UK or US?

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theonejrs

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6. February 2008 @ 03:12

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herrick,
That's why I've been using these for over a year in my customer and personal builds. I like them! Conservatively! over 600 burns with two failures, both because I tried when it advised me not to! one drive failure out of about 25 drives, and it was mine! Powersupply went up in smoke while I was doing a burn! With 3 days left on the warranty, Newegg replaced it!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118004

Click on Edit My account and look for "Messages"! It will tell you right there how many! I'm in the US!

Best Regards,
Russ

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herrick

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6. February 2008 @ 03:18

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understand bro...the nec/sony I am going to play w/ next personaly BUT Im looken for an exsternal drive for a friend

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theonejrs

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6. February 2008 @ 03:31

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herrick,
Other than the Buffalo, I don't have any experience with any of them!

Here's the link for the lot of them!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis...14&N=2000150414

Best Regards,
Russ

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Mort81

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6. February 2008 @ 03:39

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Russ,

he is looking for recommendations on external dvdrw drives not external hdds. I can't help as I have no experience with any ext. dvdrw drives. I would go with an internal drive I like and get an ext. enclosure for it.

BTW not that I'm argueing or want to but here in SW KS where I live, it is very flat, few trees, wind always blows and annual rainfall is under 20" so I know about dry and dusty too.

herrick,

here are some dvdrw drive enclosures http://www.meritline.com/cd-dvd-drive-ro...ernal-5-25.html

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theonejrs

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6. February 2008 @ 03:52

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Mort81,

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BTW not that I'm argueing or want to but here in SW KS where I live, it is very flat, few trees, wind always blows and annual rainfall is under 20" so I know about dry and dusty too.

If you combined the last 7 years, it hasn't rained that much, Total! The past three years didn't total 3 inches! LOL!! The area around us looks much higher, but in the city, we get almost no rain a year. If you look it up last year was 16,48 inches, but not in the city proper. We're behind one mountain and slap up against another! We usually get Zilch! We haven't seen a heavy downpour or a thunderstorm here in about 3 years! We do get to see clouds with all sorts of lightning bolts sticking out of them as they cruise on by, but that's about it! We can see them and hear them, but only 15 to 20 miles away!

I could have sworn he said hard drive! Sorry! LOL!! Sorry herrick for the misunderstanding!

Best Regards,
Russ

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sammorris

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6. February 2008 @ 07:05

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I too am looking at getting an external DVDRW soon, I'm thinking of using one of these
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductIn...roductID=723858
Trouble is, I can't find a suitable enclosure for it.
Right now I have to use an old DVD-ROM connected to a 3.5" enclosure by the very short cables, just sitting on top of it...

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cincyrob

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6. February 2008 @ 11:53

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Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price

Update GIGABYTE GA-P35C-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #: GA-P35C-DS3R
Item #: N82E16813128050

Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16813128050
In Stock
$134.99 $134.99

Update MSI NX8500GT-TD256E OC GeForce 8500GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Model #: NX8500GT-TD256E OC
Item #: N82E16814127295
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16814127295
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy

In Stock
Mail-in Rebate
$74.99 $74.99

Update Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8400 - Retail
Model #: BX80570E8400
Item #: N82E16819115037

Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16819115037
In Stock
$239.99 $239.99

Update Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model BL2KIT12864AA1065 - Retail
Model #: BL2KIT12864AA1065
Item #: N82E16820148069

Return Policy: Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16820148069
In Stock
Mail-in Rebate
$119.99 -$30.00 Instant $89.99

Update Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Model #: ST3500320AS
Item #: N82E16822148288

Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16822148288
In Stock
$119.99 $119.99
Subtotal: $659.95

ok placeing the order...
tell me what ya all think.
gonna get the case at microcenter.
have a PSU and cooler allready.(thanks buddy)
how my choice of GPU? remember im not a gamer. just a burner..lol

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sammorris

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6. February 2008 @ 12:04

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All good, but I didn't realise 8500GTs were that pricey. For that sort of money you could have one of these
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127300

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