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    Quality 2.1 Speakers

    Is it me, or has the quality 2.1 desktop speaker market been stagnent for the past 2 two years? What are my options? I don't want to spend more than $150. I'd rather have more accurate results than massive bass. specs: I have an nForce3 series motherboard w/ x-fi music card.
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    Quality 2.1 Speakers

    Is it me, or has the quality 2.1
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    BFG 6800 OC Just Died :(

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    FB-DIMM Consumer Motherboards?

    Anyone have a timeframe of when we should expect non-server motherboards with support for FB-DIMMs?
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    BigWater 745?

    Disclaimer: This isn't the older BigWater or BigWater SE... http://www.thermaltake.com/product/Liguid/DIY/cl-w0076/cl-w0076.asp This one features a 400 L/hr pump and 3/8" tubing. I can get it for $135 right now.. should I bite? I'm considering a DangerDen Acetal Maze4...
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    BF2 Telling me i can't use X-Fi settings... even though I have an X-Fi

    So I just installed the BF2 demo, and went to audio to select "X-Fi"... Then when i hit apply it tells me I dont' have hardware that supports that option... I have an X-Fi XtremeMusic w/ the latest drivers.. what gives?
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    X-Fi and Onkyo TX-SR303 Receiver

    Hey guys I had a question... If I used my coaxial digital out on my x-Fi card and passed it through my 5.1 receiver would I be able to get 5.1 sound from games on dvds? I'd have to use the the external decoder though right? If this is the case, whats the point in having the X-Fi if my...
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    SBS-01 bookshelves for my computer?

    I want to get some new speakers for my computer and I've decided to get something that I'll be able to use a home theatre setup once I graduate. I was thinking about a 2.1 system because I really don't need surround sound and the wiring would be a nightmare w/ my current desk placement. But I...
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    [H]ot: Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic $113 Free 2nd-Day Shipping

    Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic PCI card for $113 shipped (w/ free 2nd day shipping) @ ZipZoomFly.com I just noticed that ALL of their sound cards are free second day shipping. http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=290236
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    Z-5500: Should I buy BlueGears XMystique or X-Fi Music

    I am going to be buying the Logitech Z-5500's very soon and I was wondering if I should pair them with the BlueGears XMystique or Creative's X-Fi XtremeMusic ? The primary applications of the speakers will be to play games, listen to music, watch DVDs, and watch Xvid/Divx encoded files. I...
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    BFG 6800 OC Just Died :(

    Hey guys, I was playing the UT2k4 demo and my computer just turned off randomly. I go to reboot and i get that noise that bfg cards make if they dont have the 4pin molex connected, but only for 1/10th of a second, and the computer immediately turns off. So i check all connections and retry...
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    Warm: External 300GB Drive FireWire + USB 2.0, $199 AR

    From best buy, Seagate External 300GB Drive (7200rpm), with both FireWire (IEEE 1394) and USB 2.0, for $199.99 after $80 in rebates (2x $40)... some may say this isn't a hot deal, but an external drive can be very handy since its easily moved from one machine to another. its a lot easier...
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    I Fixed My 2405 Cursor Lag!

    Okay so here's the story: I am running a dual display setup with a 17" ViewSonic as my primary (1280x1024) and my Dell 2405 as secondary (1920x1200). I have an Athlon 3200+ and a 6800NU @ 16pipes. Driver version: XtremeG 77.77 I installed the monitor and had NO problems w/ mouse lag for a...
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    [H]ot: Western Digital 250GB PATA for $60 After $60 Rebate

    Title says it all. http://www.officemax.com/max/solutions/product/prodBlock.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&expansionOID=-536908016&prodBlockOID=537190212 http://www.maxmyrebates.com/promocenter/officemax/promo_detail.html?productId=53710&bundleId=290310&promotionId=95301
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    [H]ot: Western Digital 320GB PATA $119.99 After $30 Rebate

    http://www.officemax.com/max/solutions/product/prodBlock.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&expansionOID=-536892754&prodBlockOID=537472752 Title pretty much says it all.
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    [F]ire: NEC 3520A DVD Burner, $38 Shipped from Monarch

    wow how cheap are dvd burners gonna get??? this thing is usually around 48 bucks but monarch has it for $38 w/ free shipping. insane! i have the 3500A and it works great. burns fast and quiet. http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=160239&AFFIL=bizr&NR=1
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    UT2k4 onslaught & hicks

    Ok I play a lot of UT2k4. I used to play onslaught a lot on the USSR servers but I have mainly gone to deathmatch / team deathmatch (TAM) lately. I switched back to some onslaught servers & i am baffled by the amount of hicks (as a percentage via voicechat) there are. What is it with hicks...
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    ATI brand X800XT AIW RETAIL $288 After Rebate *NOT REFURB*

    This is from dell.com small business Retail ATI X800 XT for $288 after $50 rebate from Dell.com http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/default.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=04&~ck=mn&DGSite=qIqsQsdseQSdAkpFIyWk0038421795&afsrc=1 put A0418047 in the search box and you'll see it or go to...
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    Dell PowerEdge: 2x Xeon 3.0GHz 2MB L2 Cache + More.. $969

    Wow this is a great deal. For $969 you get: 2x Xeon 3.0GHz 2meg cache processors 512MB DDR2 400MHz (2X256MB), Single Ranked DIMMs 80GB 7.2K RPM SATA Hard Drive Onboard gigabit ethernet 48x ide cd rom keyboard/mouse PLUS one of the following 3 options: upgrade to 1 gig of RAM or...
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    eVGA 6800NU $263 *NO REBATES*

    Pretty good deal, eVGA 6800NU for $263. This is the AGP version. http://www.chiefvalue.com/app/productdetails.asp?submit=property&item=14-130-202 or you can get the XFX version for $265. This has Dual-DVI http://www.chiefvalue.com/app/productdetails.asp?submit=property&item=14-150-068
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    LokiTorrent shut down

    I'm not sure what the rules are concerning posting about file-sharing sites, but i think that its ok as long as they are shut down (aka Suprnova.org) ? Anyways, www.lokitorrent.com is shut down for good. apparently they took all the donations from their visitors towards their legal fees and...
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    ViewSonic VP171b-2. 8ms LCD?

    http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/proseries/vp171b/ here it is at newegg.com: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=24-116-347&depa=1 Specifications: Panel Type: TFT Active Matrix LCD Native Resolution: SXGA (1280 x 1024) Brightness: 300...
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    Viewsonic 17" LCD 8ms, DVI-D, $350 @ Newegg (no rebates)

    I just ordered one of these badboys. Can't wait to get my paws on it. This thing is suppose to retail at $469.00 according to ViewSonic. product url: http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/proseries/vp171b/ Price: $349.99 Manufacturer: ViewSonic Size: 17"...
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    Black Friday Rebate Status Thread

    How are you guys doing on your black friday rebates? The only thing I bought that day was a 200GB WD drive from OfficeMax for $50 AR (20 from OfficeMax and 60 from WD)... here's the status... This is the OfficeMax rebate This is the WD rebate I know this isn't a black friday deal...
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    BFG 6800NU w/ 6vp by default?

    Hey guys I recently bought a BFG 6800NU at BestBuy (the kind with 2 fans and copper cooler). So i installed RivaTuner and noticed that by default, all 6 vertex units were enabled... From everything I've heard on the 'net prior to this, all 6800's had 12 pipelines and 5 vertex units. Why would...
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    HalfLife2 Stuttering Bug is Official

    http://www.steampowered.com/index.php?area=news http://games.slashdot.org/games/04/11/20/1746246.shtml?tid=204&tid=206
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    Warm: Intel 3.46 EE (1066 FSB), $1,075!

    http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=19-116-189&DEPA=0 You can get your hands on Intel's Pentium4 Extreme Edition 3.46GHz CPU, supporing bus speeds of 1066 MHz for the low low price of $1,075! better hurry, supplies are limited and these are going like hotcakes. :D
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    Nvidia gets official endorsement of Doom3.

    Nvidia gets endorsement of Doom3. http://techreport.com/ja.zz?comments=6359 I guess Carmack likes the NV40... or the benjamins.
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