Lurid

Lurid

Jungle Guide

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Mar 2006
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Recent Posts

Jun 30, 2008 at 8:00 AM Possible new computer build

Doesn't perform as well and is too expensive for what it is.

Jun 30, 2008 at 7:59 AM Halp! Upgrades

You're going to want to replace everything most likely. Also, chances are good you can pick up something better than the 7800GT for the same...

Jun 30, 2008 at 3:02 AM What Video Card to Get?

Yes, you can install a graphics card if the motherboard has onboard graphics. Have you already bought that barebones? If not, I wouldn't...its...

Jun 30, 2008 at 1:33 AM What Video Card to Get?

What power supply is being used? The ATi HD 4850 is a good buy at the moment.

Jun 29, 2008 at 8:34 PM Possible new computer build

Don't buy that Swiftech cooler. Buy a Xigmatek HDT-S1283, or Thermalright Ultra Extreme 120.

Jun 29, 2008 at 1:37 AM Help with possible computer purchase

The fact of the matter is there is always something "just around the corner" at a certain point you have to cut your losses and purchase...

Jun 28, 2008 at 12:28 AM Possible new computer build

At the moment AMD is behind performance wise, but is still a viable option (especially in the budget range). Intel's upcoming Nehalem line...

Jun 26, 2008 at 9:57 PM Help with possible computer purchase

The fact of the matter is Nehalem will be epensive (Like all other hardware) when it first launches, the boards will also be expensive and decent...

Jun 26, 2008 at 9:53 PM Buying RAM

Perceptible differences are usually minimal, the difference generally lies in the ability to overclock. Depending on the IC"s used (D9GMH, for...

Jun 26, 2008 at 2:34 AM HD4850 and thermal compound

The only reason pads should be used over TIM is in the event of uneven contact. Some fullcover GPU heatsinks aren't completely flat; the pads...

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