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sukhvail

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6. September 2006 @ 16:32

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here's another good, simple guide with lots of pics: http://sysbuild.corsairmemory.com/report.aspx?id=2

dougisjc

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7. September 2006 @ 12:18

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Thanks guys!

tnarulz

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8. September 2006 @ 06:35

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I am thinking of upgrading or building a new pc and I was wondering if it's possible to use a handheld drill instead of a screwdriver and if so, do I have to buy a special one so I don't end up with an expensive paperweight on my hands?

Thanks in advance!

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BigDK

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8. September 2006 @ 06:56

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Best to use a long handled, good quality screwdriver which is also magnetized, so the screws stick to it when in awkward places.
Using a drill etc... You run the risk of over tightening the screws and damaging parts.

AfterDawn Addict

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8. September 2006 @ 07:11

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Using an electric screwdriver I stripped the thread on one screw and another snapped in half when changing an optical drive. I suggest sticking to a normal screwdriver.

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8. September 2006 @ 13:31

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I was at PC stop putting my machine though some tests and I ran across a "Vista Readiness" test [ Not that I would use the controling commie]but it was a new test and thought it would be fun. I passed with flying colors but video memory? NOW that makes me wonder? I have per. sig. not the greatest, but for $100.00 + their not bad, and even better in SLI mode! I have 512 of ram on ea. card. for a total of 1 gig.[in SLI mode]. Is there a way to check it to see if I am using my cards to the fullest? I am not a hard core gamer, but have played Farcry and Doom 3 with no problems and added stuff in video when up graded from last card.

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8. September 2006 @ 13:55

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6600s are OK for Vista, and I don't think they use turbocache technology, probably just standard DDR RAM.

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8. September 2006 @ 14:04

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Where do I go to check how much my machine is reading the memory on my video cards?

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8. September 2006 @ 14:09

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You mean you want to know the memory usage?

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8. September 2006 @ 14:12

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That will work also... At PCstop.com is where I test my machine over the internet, just confused that it stated I had not enough video memory...

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8. September 2006 @ 14:13

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I doubt it. Unless that card uses turbocache, you've tonnes of VRAM.

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8. September 2006 @ 16:30

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What is turbocache? I am at work now...but will check the specs on the boxes when I get home. These cards came with alot of goodies that some 6600s did not have which surprised me, other then the price was good at the time.

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8. September 2006 @ 16:31

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If I remeber right the ram is DDR3.

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8. September 2006 @ 16:36

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Turbocache is basically a snazzy name for a card that nicks some of your system RAM for its own memory and therefore not only performs slowly itself, but drags your system down.
If the RAM is GDDR3 it won't be turbocache. Phew!

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9. September 2006 @ 19:53

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Not sure it this is the right thread to ask this question... but I have just ordered two Benq 1655 w/ solidburn tech. which states there is no need to deal w/ firmware. Can some one tell me the pros and cons of a drive that has the solidburn tech. and a drive that needs the firmware up dated all the time?

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10. September 2006 @ 03:20

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@herrick - for solidburn etc it's been discussed here previously - http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/1/330512
and in the huge docTY thread too if i recall correctly.

as to firmware, i'd still keep firmware updated now and then. I personally don't mess with solidburn settings anymore/or use qsuite software since i bought the drives, so can't remember what the default settings are or what my settings were last set to (edit - i almost can, i rebuilt my burner pc so no qsuite even installed); i just burn and go..as i only use top notch 'Verbatim TY' and normal Verbatim i don't have to worry about settings

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JOSh765

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10. September 2006 @ 09:34

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How much would it cost to build a top of the range pc with dvd cd rewriters, and around 750gb of hard drvie space?

-Josh

aabbccdd

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10. September 2006 @ 10:04

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Josh mine per my sig was around 3500.00 to 4000.00 with the montior and its considered highend

JOSh765

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10. September 2006 @ 10:36

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thats in $'s rite?

because i would never spend £4000 on a pc

way too much!

-Josh

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10. September 2006 @ 10:55

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correct USA dollars amount

you can build a very nice rig for around 2000.00 USA dolllars though

JOSh765

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10. September 2006 @ 10:56

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ok, thanks alot

-Josh

glitchzoo

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10. September 2006 @ 11:05

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hey im thinking about building a amd computer but i want to know what the costs are $$ so what is the most powerful amd computer cost to make and what would the spec be for it?

Nissan101

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10. September 2006 @ 20:09

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I once came up with an estimate on the best amd possible

got up to around $3500

Athlon X2
this mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131593

2X geforce 7950 GX2 SLI http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150160

4 GB RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820221030

2X WD Raptors 150 GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822136012

Cool Max 480Watt PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817159029

Cost you a bunch

davidhye

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10. September 2006 @ 21:03

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there is no point of buying 2x 7950gx2
cuz in most games perfomance of single card would be the same w/dual
7900gtx sli and x1900xtx crossfire has better perfomance than ^^^
and with 480w psu ,you can say bye-bye to your 1000$ for gpus
u need at least 550w for sli or crossfire