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  • Is the Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 overkill for me?

    Hey guys, just signed up because I love newegg and I am planning to build my first computer. I figured I would need some help.   Anyways, I am on a tight budget and I am trying to choose a good CPU for gaming. It doesn't have to be a top of the line i7 or anything, I just want solid performance in most recent games. I am looking at buying ...
    Posted to CPU's / Processors (Forum) by JJWeatherman on October 18, 2009
  • My first Newegg build, $750 performance system

     These specs are preliminary, so please let me know if i'm forgetting anything necessary, or if their are any good cost trade offs I should make/ compatibility issues. (I'm open to significant changes, especially small performance losses for larger cost gains.) Notes: In 2-3 years I plan on upgrading my system to keep it current ...
    Posted to System Builds (Forum) by kylesmith on October 2, 2009
  • Back Up Your Software To Protect Your Investment

    Let me lay down the line before posting any. Please follow the forum rules to prevent this discussion from being locked. This posting is referring to backup only. Most all End-User License Agreements (EULAs) allow for the backing up or archiving of software for personal use which will state something similar to: ''BACKUP:  You may make one ...
    Posted to Software & Media (Forum) by jrcantwell21 on September 21, 2009
  • Looking for a notebook for college

    I'm looking for a notebook I can use for college that can handle some gaming as well. I was looking at an Asus N50Vn-X5A (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220489R). Does anyone have some advice or opinions on this computer, seeing as it has no customer reviews?   Alternately, do you have any suggestsions of other ...
    Posted to Notebooks (Forum) by ledhed318 on July 29, 2009
  • Yet another first gaming build =P

    Ok, so here you go. another first build. Thanks for looking =P  This is the name of the public build on newegg.com commiedic's gaming build   I will put the specs in here in case my public wish list does not come up soon enough.   COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail ...
    Posted to System Builds (Forum) by commiedic on July 10, 2009
  • Better card?

    I am shopping for a new card, and I am only going to push $300. I have narrowed down my choices to two different GTX 275's and I would just like to know which of the two is better for hardcore gaming. The difference is that the first one is a superclocked edition of the 896MB version, and the second is an ordinary GTX 275 with 1792MB version. The ...
    Posted to Video (Forum) by Nickum32 on July 7, 2009
  • Rate my super kawaii summer gaming project!

     ===UPDATED==== Quick intro, my name is Matt, I've been building computers for roughly a year, this is my second system. What do you think, bang for buck? Good build? Thoughts and tips are appreciated. Subtotal: $828.92 Shipping: $33.20Promo Code: -$7.90 Grand Total: $$853.22 CASE Thermaltake LANBOX Lite - MicroATX ...
    Posted to System Builds (Forum) by pleasekopimi on June 27, 2009
  • Rate my super kawaii summer gaming project

     EDIT: I'm dumb, I posed in the wrong forum, a mod can delete this. I'll post in computer building & upgrades.   Quick intro, my name is Matt, I've been building computers for roughly a year, this is my second system. What do you think, bang for buck? Good build? Thoughts and tips are appreciated. Subtotal: $828.91 Shipping: ...
    Posted to Computers (Forum) by pleasekopimi on June 27, 2009
  • Need new PCI Express x16 Card that fits my case

    I currently have a Diamond ATI 3850 1GB PCI Express x16 card that is crossfire ready. It is only at 8.5 inches long. I want to add a new card to crossfire it with. I bought this card, SAPPHIRE 100270SR Radeon HD 4850 X2 2GB 512-bit (256-bit x 2) GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video ... - Retail but it is 11.5 inches ...
    Posted to Video (Forum) by tigerputer on June 16, 2009
  • Focus on CPU or GPU

    Hi, I am in the process of building a new computer. I am trying to build a computer that will be good for internet browsing, MS Office stuff, watching blu ray movies, and some casual gaming (like Call of Duty 4, Civ IV, NCAA 2010, etc). I am looking for a solid performer on a budget. I have acquired an Athlon X2 7750 for free through a friend. I ...
    Posted to CPU's / Processors (Forum) by bwmcv2011 on May 14, 2009
  • Intel Core i7 or Core 2 Quad

    I am kind of new to building computers, and I am debating whether I should get a motherboard with a LGA1366 socket for the Intel Core i7 or go with the LGA 775 for the core 2 quad or core 2 duo. My main concern is having a motherboard where I can upgrade the processor to stay fairly up to date with the newest stuff w/o having to do a complete ...
    Posted to Computer Building & Upgrades (Forum) by bwmcv2011 on May 7, 2009
  • The Orange Box for $9.99

    Valve offers immeasurable gaming bliss at unheard of price for this weekend only. When Valve first released The Orange Box for $50, it was pretty much unanimously agreed upon that it was a good deal. IGN went so far as to call it the ''Best Deal Ever''. The package included blockbuster games like Half-Life 2, Portal, and Team Fortress 2 - each of ...
    Posted to this is not a drill (Weblog) by shoes on April 24, 2009
  • Video card w/ hdmi

    Would this work let me use my vizeo hdtv as my monitor and speakers while still working well for gaming? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814143180
    Posted to Video (Forum) by MisterMollusk on April 19, 2009
  • cyberpower pc, is this a good buy?

    Hello, i am in the market for a desktop, and i need one fairly cheap. I already have this comp and i really want the desktop for gaming (not intense gaming). I was thinking of getting this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229090 but then i surfed the web and found out that cyberpowerpc is rather infamous for crappy ...
    Posted to Computers (Forum) by scaraface on April 18, 2009
  • Picking between gaming laptops

    Hey, I'm looking for a good laptop. I will be gaming (not like Crysis or UT3 or anything). But I can't decide between two laptops First: ASUS G Series G50V-X5 NoteBook Second: ASUS F50SV-X1 NoteBook My budget is $1000-1500 (Canadian) Although the cheaper the better. Any other recommendations would be appreciated as well of course. Thanks in ...
    Posted to Notebooks (Forum) by duckonquack on April 12, 2009
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