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Old 07-03-2008, 08:12 PM   #1 (permalink)
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What's the point of building a gaming computer besides using it as gaming. What other uses are there for such a powerful machine?
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Old 07-04-2008, 12:41 AM   #2 (permalink)
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video editing, internet, web development, flash animations, watching movies
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Old 07-04-2008, 09:16 AM   #3 (permalink)
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you've also got folding, overcompensating, and for fun...
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Old 07-04-2008, 10:36 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Fun has my vote!
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Don't forget sound editing.
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