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What did you get for Christmas?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by TimeParadoX, Dec 25, 2007.

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  1. TimeParadoX Newcomer, in training Posts: 2,445

    Well, what the title says, What did you get for Christmas?

    I got this:

    Computer stuff:

    nVidia 8800GTX, 3.80GHz AM2 ( AMD ) Processor, ASUS StrikerExtreme Mobo, Thermatalke Case ( weights like 4000 pounds :( ), 2gig Crucial RAM, x2 SATA DVD/CD Drivers, x1 10,000rpm 300gig RAPTOR Hard Drive.

    Games:

    Crysis, STALKER, and UT3.


    I did pay for this all myself, I saved up like 3 years for this. Also, CRYSIS and UT3 I got for free from my computer parts. ( NewEgg = wins :) )
    TimeParadoX, Dec 25, 2007
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  2. wolfram TechSpot Paladin Posts: 2,605   +9

    Call of Duty 4 (awesome BTW), and a good game I always liked, Need for Speed IV: High Stakes :p

    And I'm working on getting a video card, RAM, HDD and tons of X360 games :)
    wolfram, Dec 25, 2007
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  3. link590o

    a t-shirt that says "NO, I will not fix your computer", 20 bucks in cash, some music, and a check for 300 dollars. enough to buy myself a new compy when the banks open and i can finally cash the check :3
    link590o, Dec 25, 2007
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  4. ravisunny2 TS Ambassador Posts: 2,036   +8

    A lot more than I got.

    Cheers.
    ravisunny2, Dec 25, 2007
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  5. link590o

    that's rather depressing
    link590o, Dec 25, 2007
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  6. Ph30nIX Newcomer, in training Posts: 359

    I gave what would have been money spent on my presents to need children in Ethiopia and other such countries.
    Ph30nIX, Dec 25, 2007
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  7. AtK SpAdE TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,846

    Flight Sim X (have been using FS2004 :( ) Call o duty 4, (good!)

    Also new tie rods for my car

    Not real exciting.
    AtK SpAdE, Dec 27, 2007
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  8. sirdale12 Newcomer, in training

    i got call of duty 4 a new soccer jersey and money
    sirdale12, Dec 28, 2007
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  9. captaincranky TechSpot Addict Posts: 8,951   +355

    Altruism rears it's ugly head......

    Wouldn't it be just as interesting to find out what we gave others for Christmas, and why?
    captaincranky, Dec 28, 2007
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  10. cfitzarl TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,521   +9

    I received 3 gift credit cards, and a few games :p .

    Another thread maybe :D ?
    cfitzarl, Dec 30, 2007
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  11. captaincranky TechSpot Addict Posts: 8,951   +355

    I always wanted......

    A T-shirt that said; " I was just kidding, now put the gun down".

    I actually received; a book on aircraft, the CD sound track to, "O' Brother Where Art Thou", and the 1st season of "Entourage".

    Being a single baby-boomer only child really sucks in the gift getting department, (not that I didn't appreciate what I got), so I took matters into my own hards, er credit card.......A pair of JBL "Stadium" loudspeakers (3 way with dual 8" woofers), a Pioneer 300CD Player, and a shiny new Intel E2200 "Pentium" CPU which is supposed to be delivered Thursday. I guess my New Year's resolution was to give myself that for Christmas the year before.
    captaincranky, Jan 1, 2008
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  12. twite TechSpot Paladin Posts: 1,083

    A cold air drop in exhaust for my car, and something that money can't buy :p ...
    twite, Jan 1, 2008
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  13. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor Posts: 6,089   +130

    I got myself a Macbook Pro, then from my relatives Crysis (by the launch date but still counted as a xmas gift) and Guitar Hero 3. Then got clothes from both of my parents and a few other things here and there but nothing else tech-related.

    I often get that I'm too hard to get gifts to, I guess I get the reputation from the fact that my main hobby and work are both tech related and I can get all that stuff myself, not to mention those are usually expensive.

    Perhaps something I will wait to get myself early in the new year are new mobo/cpu and next-gen videocard. A 27" monitor would have great for this xmas so I can ditch my secondary 19 incher, but because I will soon be relocating (more like mid-year) it makes it impractical to move around with all the things I have to move somehow already.
    Julio Franco, Jan 1, 2008
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  14. Boogityboo04 Newcomer, in training Posts: 351

    Whew, some people really got a load of stuff :). I got a few books and a toilet plunger (practical joke).
    Boogityboo04, Jan 1, 2008
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  15. boykov Newcomer, in training Posts: 131

    creative fatality headphones from the wife , so i can be gaming while she sleeps :)...
    boykov, Jan 2, 2008
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  16. cfitzarl TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,521   +9

    Lol; I would've had a hard laugh if I got one :p .
    cfitzarl, Jan 2, 2008
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  17. Masque TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,212

    Power washer and shop lights. :grinthumb

    Oh yeah...family got a Wii!
    Masque, Jan 3, 2008
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  18. Myzz617 Newcomer, in training Posts: 382

    Aww man i got a pair of thermals.

    Do u mean what did u buy ur-self for xmas??? Because if thats the case Im a happy camper if not im saltdd..didnt get nada I did more giving so i guess thats good. My XMAS spirit has officially been broken tho :D
    Myzz617, Jan 3, 2008
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  19. MetalX TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,902

    I got a Samsung 22" LCD, BFG 8800GTS 512, Xbox 360, Mass Effect (kick-***), and like $200 left.
    MetalX, Jan 6, 2008
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  20. captaincranky TechSpot Addict Posts: 8,951   +355

    Necessity is the Mother of Invention.....

    Remember your PC won't keep you warm! Er...well.... unless it's a P4 and you buy a really long extension cord.

    Try to reclaim the Christmas spirit if you can. I always find great joy in the fact that anybody who might **** with you, has the day off too.
    captaincranky, Jan 7, 2008
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