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I currently have a D-Link DI-524 (Firmware Version: 5.10) and it's starting to do weird things. With full bars, the wireless dropping (I tried moving it to various rooms, still happens). The wired connection also keeps resetting on me. I cannot do a loop back to my own IP address (from within my...

What you're saying is I should probably wait until Intel refines their process to buy an i7 rig. I'm also curious if the FSB is 'overclockable' on the 920 to match that of the 975.

So what you're saying is that if I mimic the CPU settings of a 975 on a 920, I will get the same performance. Now, that's just raw power, what about the 'Intel® QPI Speed', will it scale as well?

I've always wondered if Intel just overclocks the stock voltage on their CPUs to sell them at a higher price. So, is the i7 975 an overclocked 920? Could I just buy a 920, bump up the voltage to the 975 rates and use it like a 975?

When is the 5850 coming out? Will it be roughly the same price as the 4890 I posted above?

Alright, I gave a shot at building an i5 Comp: RAM: OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit [$105.99] PSU: RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 RX-630SS 630W SLI Ready CrossFire Ready [$84.99] GFX: SAPPHIRE VAPOR-X 100269VXL Radeon HD 4890 1GB [$214.49] CPU: Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield...

Quick note: if you want to compare prices, use newegg.ca and tigerdirect.ca - They have canadian prices, which may not be the same as the US ones. So, What you guys recommend is a i5 build on LGA1366 sockets?

Updated PSU to: OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ600MXSP 600W I bought several OCZ PSUs before, none of which have died. Could you suggest a decent i7 Build? In the case of i7 builds, would it be possible to pick out a mobo that would be able to support the next generation of i7 (the 8 core variety)...

Updated. I'm also open to i7 builds, however they don't seem to be dropping prices as fast as I would like it to...

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Probably around Xmas BUDGET RANGE: under $1500 CND SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Programming, Gaming, Multitasking Various apps (web surfing, VMWare, etc) PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, mouse, speakers. PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Cheapest place...

Why is the HEC PSU a bad choice? It got great reviews on newegg and some other sites. Grabbing a Corsair made PSU is tempting but shoots my budgets through the roof. I'm also Also, Instead of the 9800 GTX, I'm thinking of the HD 4850 because it is similar in price. ANother thing, I see you have...

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Within a few weeks. BUDGET RANGE: At most $1050USD ($1200 CND) SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming (Mid end games), Watching Movies, Web, Email, Doing the Taxes, Word processing, Music. PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, Mouse. PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS...