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On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Moving 430w Thermaltake into new rig. Strongest capable video card?
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Maybe read up here for a bit and consider replacing the ol' horse with something besides a ThermalTake. 8800GT is a nice card. So i [...]
    edzwoo 1 41 Conumdrum
09-06-2008 at 11:39 PM
On [CPUs] E6600 Underperforming?
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You have speedstep enabled in the bios. It drops the clocks and voltage down to a lower level when it's not needed. Run Orthos and check C [...]
    phulst 9 282 phulst
08-30-2008 at 07:41 PM
On [CPUs] FX-60 rank
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Behind Intel. There is a nice whetstones chart and influenced by real world programs and gaming benchmarks. Darn if I can't find it, lost [...]
    sdf 5 124 ohiou_grad​_06
08-29-2008 at 07:19 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU for 2 4870X2
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Make sure it has Nukler Reactor attached as GWB would say. I think it will be okay. We really need feedback in this as it's new territ [...]
    Nytmare 10 252 dagger
09-05-2008 at 12:04 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] I need a new desktop for gaming and cs3!!
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    namutgoon 3 113 Conumdrum
08-27-2008 at 04:58 PM
On [CPUs] I'm a noob - Clear side panel?
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Go to Danger Den and see the all clear cases they make. The lights and all the other goodies are actually pretty cheap. Welcome to the wor [...]
    lulz at my​ RAM 18 270 dragonspra​yer
08-26-2008 at 06:47 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] why doesnt my computer turn on? i think something is broke
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Boy, you gave tons of info on your system. I know it has a button, fans, lights, and a hard drive. It could be a MAC or a PC. With no i [...]
    andrew6655​321 3 97 Conumdrum
08-25-2008 at 10:01 PM
On [Other Components] Any good Video Cards and Soundcards
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Give it up, this has to be a troll. I can't see any reason to buy anything for that old of a system. Even parts for it are hard to find. [...]
    yaoiboimi 7 136 chookman
08-26-2008 at 12:23 AM
On [Sound Cards] Best sound card for Z-5300e ??
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Does the Mobo and the 5300's have a digital audio connector? I have the 5500's and my mobo has a optical digital out. IF you have digital [...]
    andrelyn 3 106 andrelyn
08-23-2008 at 03:12 AM
On [Sound Cards] Sound card necessary with headphones?
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Mobo audio has VERY poor analog outputs in general. The signal to noise ratio and gains are really not up to par with such outstanding head [...]
    bowert28 4 114 halcyon
08-25-2008 at 07:45 PM
On [CPUs] About Processor Compatibility and FSB ?
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TVWALLY? And that board is in the Lenovo PC the OP is asking about? Or you just got an OC and are happy and want to share? I'm happy for [...]
    varunmehta​11 5 184 Conumdrum
08-21-2008 at 04:46 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] How do you figure out if psu big enough?
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60.357 watts unless you bump the VID to 1.43, then it's 77.01 watts more. It's not by watts, you need a solid 12V rail. A Tier 1 o [...]
    speedstar 3 111 Conumdrum
08-21-2008 at 04:17 AM
On [Other Components] IDE to PCI
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The old DVD burner is probably a ribbon cable and power connector? The new one uses a small SATA connector and a different looking power co [...]
    Ktsteel 2 149 Ktsteel
08-22-2008 at 02:57 AM
On [Other Components] FX-60 and GTX 260 is good!
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When did that processor get released? And when did the Q6600 get released? And the Q6600 easily OC to 3.3, very much more powerful in capa [...]
    bviperz 42 753 gerardfras​er
09-02-2008 at 02:35 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Someone with Antec900 case need comp. help
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It's not best, it's a different way. To connect to the Mobo you need the mini 3 pin connectors. Some fans have them, some don't. If you c [...]
    tbates1244 6 167 hnml24
09-04-2008 at 12:59 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] NZXT tempest airflow
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Front blowing in. Back out Side in (prolly onto the GPU= good) Top out You can probably get better fans. I wouldn't worry a ton a [...]
    eylee86 2 126 Conumdrum
08-18-2008 at 06:17 PM
On [CPUs] how far can i overclock my e6600 with standard cooling?
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It's really not mammoth at all. Goggle Thermalright and look at the size of their best CPU cooler. Yours is pretty big, and should handle [...]
    NXPS 11 263 Conumdrum
08-18-2008 at 04:05 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU... any good??? 12V Rails???
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And OC Forums and xtreme forums. Lots more info there.
    b_3d 4 142 Shadowthor
08-18-2008 at 05:47 AM
On [Other Components] Looking for powerful but silent fan
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It's probably plenty. Put a fan on the other side of the TRUE in Push Pull. It might help a bit. Now we know what your doing with fans is [...]
    Nils 10 198 Nils
08-17-2008 at 09:08 PM
On [Other Components] help
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Okay, there ya go! Where ever your brain guides you, you pick.
    gman123 4 88 orangegato​r
08-15-2008 at 06:04 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Please recommend an UPs
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Okay, you need a good surge protector, not a battery backup. A battery backup is a quality surge protector plus a backup to supply ya wit [...]
    new2toms 5 100 Shadowthor
08-15-2008 at 05:41 AM
On [CPUs] chipset depends cpu temp?
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Your CPU mount is bad? Need to redo the HS. Did you use new thermal paste? It's a 100% requirement. MX-2 is good. Next. What program [...]
    jhyukkang 3 97 Mondoman
08-15-2008 at 06:07 AM
On [Other Components] CPU Fan Control
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Usually in the Mobo bios there is a temp setting for each fan header. You can adjust when the fan is on low, at what temp, change the value [...]
    zorrothepi​king 3 260 grieve
08-14-2008 at 05:11 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Power Supply Wattage
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And become a forum member there, tons of good info etc. Much more info than here. And xtreme forums also.
    donkeywash 4 153 jtt283
08-14-2008 at 04:37 PM
On [CPUs] Can you fry a CPU this fast without thermal paste/fan?
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ALWAYS install a HS by removing the mobo from the case, always...... You can't be sure the pins are locked unless you look at the bottom [...]
    megaten 10 352 jasobnd
08-14-2008 at 10:27 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Will this combo WORK E510 PSU GPU
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Ohh, gonna get tons of help with attitude like that. And you got a Dell to boot. What is w.e?
    Skullfire9​87 25 227 Skullfire9​87
08-13-2008 at 07:34 AM
On [CPUs] Heatsink Fan Vibration-How It Will Affect The CPU
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Not at all, no worries. Why such massive fans? Your noise level...........
    smoothcoco 4 183 Vertigon
08-12-2008 at 02:09 PM
On [CPUs] CPU TEMP AHHHHHHHHHGG!
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It's possible your case with 80mm fans can't ehaust the heat. Secondly do you have a stock heatsink? When you took the HS off/on did y [...]
    OGC 6 264 OGC
07-28-2008 at 04:38 AM
On [CPUs] An Intel Fanboy gets caught LYING
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Yep your an AMD fanboi, it is perfectly clear.
    enigma067 34 1311 Technology​Coordinato​r
07-17-2008 at 12:08 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] about the power supply requirement
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IF it's a quality PSU. AMPS, not watts is what matters. Read here for a while: Your GPU card etc needs xxx amps as does other stuff... [...]
    tom88 6 127 tom88
07-09-2008 at 05:31 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Best SPU for 4870 CFX
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The best place for SPU also known as PSU on the planet. And plugs mean little, you need Amps on the +12V rail, what is the req for a 48 [...]
    Gazz 6 314 Gazz
06-30-2008 at 04:22 AM
On [CPUs] Too Hot?
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Get Coretemp. What your using, unless calibrated is usually wrong. My speedfan reads it wrong. It's the way it pulls the info. Coretemp [...]
    Shibumi 17 305 Shadowthor
06-29-2008 at 05:09 AM
On [CPUs] wow am i pissed, Cpu riseing 10C every minute and tops out at 85C
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Looks like Chaos shoulda got a DELL.
2   ChaosGS 84 764 iluvgillgi​ll
06-29-2008 at 08:47 PM
On [CPUs] Thermalright Ultra-120
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YES, you need a fan. Nothing fancy.
    xech 15 367 antonmadco​w
07-01-2008 at 02:38 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Need Very Powerful PSU
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The Grail of PSU info right here
    niiif 9 223 Monsta
06-26-2008 at 04:59 AM
On [CPUs] Q6600 into a dell xps 410
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I don't even think you can use an E8400. It's a Dell. Bios is very poor and limited on it's mobos. Look into it very very closely before [...]
    aza13 13 425 liljone
06-23-2008 at 12:00 AM
On [CPUs] e8400 speed question...
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I overclocked with it off and then tested it with it on. Works fine with my OC with it on. Why would I leave it off if it works. It saves [...]
    heavymtl 7 287 udon
06-15-2008 at 04:56 PM
On [CPUs] what will be the expected speed increase?
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Wow.... No one knows exactly. Lots? Gonna have to buy a new Mobo, ram, expensive chip. Got $2000? Geeze, let me check my magic [...]
    daft 4 190 WiseCracke​r
06-08-2008 at 04:25 PM
On [CPUs] Quad Core Temps Need Help
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Please post them in C, thats what we all go by. And YES thats too hot, 72C! Try CoreTemp for temps, speedfan needs calibrated first. [...]
    secolliyn 6 252 reynod
05-18-2008 at 01:11 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Zalman 9700 A and Case
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The Zalman fins will never get above barely warm. If you mount the HS right it will never budge unless you drop the whole PC.
    Telsiph 3 161 Conumdrum
05-16-2008 at 02:27 AM
On [Other Components] Cooling Issue
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90-91F? Is that the GPU chip or the GPU chipset? Or the internal case temp? Most of us talk in C here. 91f is nothing at all. Many who [...]
    maddcowz13 7 210 maddcowz13
05-08-2008 at 07:29 PM
On [CPUs] Is my E8400 running too hot...screen shots & pictures!
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And remount only with the mobo out of the case. You can't check for the proper install while it's in the case. One of the biggest CPU moun [...]
    rboarderi 24 1210 bwdsmart
04-18-2008 at 07:28 AM
On [CPUs] Core 2 Duo E6600 Temperature too high
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Yes, it's not the best temps. I ran 40/53C idle/load (orthos small ffts) Hope the aftermarket cooler helps. And please the only 'right' [...]
    KAOZ 19 453 KAOZ
04-21-2008 at 03:45 PM
On [CPUs] how to correctly match memory speed with FSB speed?
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You don't match the FSB speed to the memory. You adjust your multiplier and your FSB for the fastest overclock. Like me, I'm running DDR2 [...]
    colore 7 588 jsc
04-12-2008 at 09:35 PM
On [Other Components] Can anyone explain mouse dpi and if its causing me a problem?
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If your having problems shooting peps, meaning you seem to miis when your sure you have them in your sights..........You also say when playi [...]
    joneb 17 904 nukemaster
04-09-2008 at 06:23 PM
On [CPUs] which temp to believe?
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Core temp, used by more of the uber OCers. Your fine. Now post load temps.
    agentofdoo​m 8 221 dagger
03-27-2008 at 02:35 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Liquid Cooling Case
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You still will need fans to cool the liquid. A good WC rig uses 120mm fans on low so it's close to quiet. Tell us your plans on what k [...]
    litomaster 2 234 litomaster
03-24-2008 at 01:07 AM
On [CPUs] E2200 dual core temp. question...
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Use Coretemp to measure temps. It's kinda the standard for comparison, then we'll know. Also what is your load program? Use Orthos, one m [...]
    cesaritox0​9 8 619 ard37
08-17-2008 at 06:01 PM
On [CPUs] 3DMark06 Score Post Them Here
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17,000 Pentium 100 256k ram Who cares?
5   Walker 204 4433 hughyhunte​r
06-16-2008 at 01:19 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Anech P182 Question
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MAN, HOPE YOU FIND SOMEONE WITH THAT SAME EXACT SAME EXACT solution. Its a good case. Buy a soldering iron, wire, heatshrink, and all the [...]
    Clob 12 435 geofelt
03-01-2008 at 07:15 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Silent, Cool, Mid Tower?
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Yep, nice case, but look at the Antec 900 too for a great Air cooled case also. The 182 has more room for water cooling, staying air? Then [...]
    rkowalk 4 199 chookman
02-22-2008 at 03:30 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] What do you prefer Performance or silence
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My Antec 900 with yate loons, a great CPU cooler, and the HR03 for the GPU with a 120mm on low was very quiet. I had it all OC'ed too. So [...]
    random1283 20 667 cjp3
02-21-2008 at 11:40 AM
On [CPUs] Best Processor to upgrade to - for gaming
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Yes, 250 is too low. Good mobo and processor will cost you that. The GPU is really important today, expect 150 or so for it. You might ne [...]
    notanamele​ft 41 1340 Hellboy
02-22-2008 at 09:42 AM
On [CPUs] i think one of my sensors on my e2160 is broken
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Try Coretemp and trust it. Speedfan and others use the temps supplied my the mobo makers. They are innacurate. CT reads the code from the [...]
    spuddyt 5 258 Grimmy
02-18-2008 at 05:10 PM
On [CPUs] E8400 vs Q6600
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Level101, so do the research now you know what you need.
    level101 6 826 doomsdayda​ve11
02-19-2008 at 06:29 AM
On [CPUs] Best Deal as CompUSA close's
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Behind the times, Las vegas closed already, hope your happy, always some last minute steals....
    SoiledBott​om 19 728 RPAaggieDu​de
02-22-2008 at 05:09 PM
On [Other Components] CPU Cooling Question
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And what is your case like? If you have a front 80mm and a back 80mm and a PSU fan then you'll need a new case. You looking at a new GPU t [...]
    armageddon​42388 3 278 Conumdrum
02-17-2008 at 12:31 AM
On [CPUs] Is my E8400 overheating?
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No paste is bad. Old paste is almost as bad. Turn it off, get paste, then use the info we gave ya.
2   sources 92 2436 argada
03-22-2008 at 12:54 AM
On [CPUs] cpu OC help, bad components??
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Bios is limited by the mobo and written for a series of mobos. You can't put a monster bios designed for a OC tweakers mobo into a low end [...]
    jhyukkang 5 342 vtr99
02-15-2008 at 05:13 AM
On [CPUs] Temperature Monitoring
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Easy Tune or ANY mobo supplied cooling monitor is always suspect. Coretemp measures what the actual chip is reporting, not some odd uncalib [...]
    m4v3r1ck 15 644 Grimmy
02-17-2008 at 04:10 PM
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