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On [CPUs] 2.66GHz Nehalem to sell for $284???????
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Jimmy - Yah... If it was more expensive, then scream about the Evil Monopoly screwing the common man in the name of coprorate profits. [...]
2   sarwar_r87 71 1079 cjl
07-26-2008 at 12:41 AM
On [CPUs] Intel a scammer?
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Agreed - Ban fanboi nonsense. And besides, everyone *KNOWS* that Fuji apples are best. ;)
2   nightscope 53 763 Grimmy
07-21-2008 at 06:33 PM
On [Sound Cards] Audiophile Sound Card.
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It's cos I don't rip bit for bit
    therock003 24 511 quantumshe​ep
07-13-2008 at 05:47 PM
On [CPUs] CPU causing bsod
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Since it was OK before installing the extra 2GB, I'd suspect memory: You say all of your sticks pass Memtest, so we'll eliminate that for [...]
    bossgateke​eper 9 211 Zorg
07-04-2008 at 08:31 PM
On [CPUs] 3.61ghz is the new 4.1ghz
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+3 to "Dead Thread Resurrection"
2   dragonspra​yer 60 3397 FrozenGpu
07-04-2008 at 08:54 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600 isn't real quad?
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YES... And She's PISSED!
11   vochtige 544 7175 harna
07-11-2008 at 01:59 PM
On [Sound Cards] Auzentech Sound card is it good?
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I have an Auzentech Prelude 7.1, running via the Optical out into an NAD T775 (7.1 ch) amplifier, and using the NAD's D/A converter. [...]
    tato999 3 193 Scotteq
06-23-2008 at 03:20 PM
On [Sound Cards] Preparing for X-fi XtremeGamer install. Any insights?
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Yah - I figured it was a matter of one processing stuff that gets processed again by the other - Except that the nails on chalkboards (defin [...]
    cheapfrag 11 372 Scotteq
06-18-2008 at 09:11 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600 into a dell xps 410
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Power and Thermal management needs change, a quad has more of both than a dual, and Dell like to use proprietary stuff. If that were the on [...]
    aza13 13 325 liljone
06-23-2008 at 12:00 AM
On [CPUs] All Aboard the Failcopter: Don't use Ruiz in your Advertising
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The morons that put this out should be fired. Yes... All of them.
    Technology​Coordinato​r 37 794 BobWya
07-04-2008 at 08:46 PM
On [CPUs] Multi-core CPUs: An Idea
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The easiest way to think about it is that a multi core processor will be more able to give the game (single threaded or not) it's own [...]
2   Kevinator 92 1306 iluvgillgi​ll
06-16-2008 at 12:02 AM
On [CPUs] quick test....do i need heatsink?????
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Agreed with the majority - Don't even boot without a HSF installed. If you want to test to be sure, then install your standoffs but don't [...]
    punchie13 17 402 jsc
06-13-2008 at 12:14 AM
On [CPUs] Nehalem prices?
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I expect that Intel will hold true to their current pricing - An 'Extreme' version for a little bit north of $1K, a general usage version fo [...]
    ayzwah 9 526 Flakes
06-12-2008 at 04:17 PM
On [CPUs] Intel's boxed coolers...now with 20% more suck factor?
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I guess it's hard to make the leap in logic that since the new CPUs run cooler then the HSF can be downsized. That the stock heat sink rema [...]
    joefriday 32 599 reynod
06-13-2008 at 04:21 PM
On [Other Components] 64 Bit FBS, is this the same as DDR2 mobo's?
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DDR2 refers to a type of memory. DDR means Double Data Rate, so it transfers data twice per clock cycle. The Front Side Bus on current Int [...]
    simon19801​11 6 200 B-Unit
06-10-2008 at 03:57 PM
On [CPUs] Installing Vista, Have 2 HDD, 1 with XP already
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Vista will be able to see the data on the existing drive, and you will be able to access pictures/files and the like. It will NOT be [...]
    akir360 18 313 iluvgillgi​ll
06-10-2008 at 07:16 PM
On [CPUs] AMD has an ace up its sleeve - magic 6 pins
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Magic 6 Pins... Magic 8 Ball... <Signs Point To No>
    dragonspra​yer 36 938 reynod
06-12-2008 at 10:58 AM
On [CPUs] Anand does Nehalem!!!
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For up to a 40% clock for clock improvement on Penryn?? Probably used <edited for content> while they did it, too... :o [...]
7   jaydeejohn 305 4994 apache_liv​es
07-16-2008 at 10:29 AM
On [CPUs] Nehalem and current CPUs
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A couple VERY good articles on Neph: and
    Karol4 30 858 jimmysmitt​y
06-04-2008 at 05:21 PM
On [Other Components] G.skill memory only 5.7 in windows experience?
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Grimmy - The extra RAM total is because Vista is caching things it thinks you will use, so they launch faster. Pretty sure you know this, a [...]
2   ispy 74 1248 Demonic Go​ldfish
06-05-2008 at 12:05 AM
On [CPUs] Building a "future proof" system?
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If you were forced to build *Today* and future upgrades are "THE" criteria over all... Then an AM2 based system, and either hope/ [...]
    coolkev99 13 343 iluvgillgi​ll
06-02-2008 at 11:27 PM
On [CPUs] quad core or dual with ddr2 or ddr3?
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Currently have a Quad and a stupid amount of DDR2 (because I can, that's why...) This one'll last until "The Next Build", a year [...]
    dragonspra​yer 24 692 dragonspra​yer
06-08-2008 at 03:48 AM
On [CPUs] AMD quad core vs Intel quad core
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Quoted for Truth - *AND* you get a nice, clean computer, sans vendor installed crap.
    TPallidum 30 1008 iluvgillgi​ll
05-31-2008 at 05:24 PM
On [CPUs] which hardware would decrease "mem usage"
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More Mem
    colore 10 316 zenmaster
05-27-2008 at 08:27 PM
On [CPUs] E8400@3.6ghz = 5.8 vista rating???
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WEI isn't a measure of speed for individual cores. It measures raw throughput for the entirety of each (sub)system. Therefore a quad has [...]
    mofish 18 577 Vertigon
05-24-2008 at 01:27 PM
On [CPUs] Is vista really that bad performancewise ?
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It's still more aggressive/intensive with your resources, but it appears that much of the initial performance difference was due to less tha [...]
    Mosdapwn 23 1210 dariushro
05-26-2008 at 08:42 AM
On [Sound Cards] Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio and Vista Ultimate 64Bit
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I have an AuzenTech Prelude 7.1, which uses the X-Fi chip, running on 64 bit Vista. Works great, and sounds amazing.
    cooljumbo2​008 33 886 halcyon
05-23-2008 at 12:04 PM
On [Sound Cards] Sound Card over Onboard?
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Firmly in Halcyon's camp here - If you have speakers and/or headphones which are capable of producing accurate sound, the difference between [...]
    doomsdayda​ve11 33 681 dagger
05-18-2008 at 04:02 PM
On [Sound Cards] Does anyone have a top of the range soundcard? Or a very good one?
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I'd look forward to tis with great anticipation..... ....and fear (for my wallet). :cry:
    jonisginge​r 17 474 quantumshe​ep
06-09-2008 at 05:22 PM
On [CPUs] How long will 775 last?
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....until you think about the under performing chips you have to put into that slot. AND the fact that, although the physical socket [...]
    ashleypurs​glove 15 637 ashleypurs​glove
05-16-2008 at 10:48 AM
On [CPUs] Why do you think top dual cores only get 5.7 WEI?
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Listen carefully: The Front Side Buss speeds on those two setups are different. By running a faster FSB, you are able to run more [...]
    arrpeegeer 28 819 halcyon
05-15-2008 at 01:19 AM
On [CPUs] x86 vs. x64 CPU performance
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Yah - You can fill your motherboard with DIMMS. But tell me: What's the use of stuffing your PC full of RAM that the OS can't address?? [...]
2   bpogdowz 63 1904 bpogdowz
05-14-2008 at 05:46 AM
On [Sound Cards] Odd audiophile build -- advice appreciated!
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Reagarding sound cards: How are you getting the signal from your computer to your speakers? If you're using a digital (Optical/BNC) outp [...]
    DestradoIm​pulse 11 441 DestradoIm​pulse
05-07-2008 at 10:03 AM
On [CPUs] which should I go for?
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How fast is your internet connection?? If your ISP hands over packets with a teaspoon, then nothing you do to your computer will ever impr [...]
    colore 10 279 rsetter1
05-02-2008 at 05:11 PM
On [Sound Cards] x64 vista gaming build.. what to do?
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An aftermarker card will sound better (more dynamic, potential for more channels, digital/optical outputs to external sources. etc etc..), a [...]
    vayden 6 415 vayden
05-02-2008 at 11:07 PM
On [CPUs] phenom upgrade
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- OP - So yourself a favor and make sure your mobo can handle the new Proc: Is it an AM2+?? If not, you probably won't be able to do the [...]
    joey40949 18 512 t2bus
05-10-2008 at 11:54 AM
On [CPUs] Want a Penryn processor crack open an apple!
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I implied this pretty strongly earlier... But the Apple/PC argument seems to have center stage at the moment. (1) Intel do not, will [...]
8   dragonspra​yer 370 8135 Vertigon
05-16-2008 at 07:56 AM
On [Sound Cards] Windows Vista Audigy 2 treble problem
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Looking at Creative's website: I do not see your card listed as being supported any more. To my understanding, the SoundBlaster Audigy SE [...]
    phillipown​zyou 2 309 phillipown​zyou
04-25-2008 at 12:00 AM
On [CPUs] Wait a year and a half for Nehalem?
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What Mi1ez said - There's absolutely nothing wrong with your current system. At most, I'd watch the summer Video Card Wars to see if there' [...]
    Captain Fw​iffo 19 553 dragonspra​yer
04-24-2008 at 07:39 AM
On [CPUs] Phenom X3 hits 3.3Ghz .finally its a phenomenon
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Nice Article: So if I may put out a quick summary: If you already an AM2 board, it's worth buying a Triple. If not? <shrug& [...]
2   area61 57 1567 khelben197​9
04-30-2008 at 10:27 PM
On [CPUs] Amid Losses, AMD Looks to Restructure
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AMD - If you didn't see this coming with the losses over the last quarters. And if you *somehow* managed to turn a blind eye/remain faithfu [...]
    Jake_Barne​s 36 893 amdfangirl
04-23-2008 at 01:14 PM
On [CPUs] Quad Core DDR3 vs Dual Quad Core DDR2
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BD - Don't waste your money on a multi-processor board. - For a gaming rig, you are best off with a single, reasonably fast processo [...]
    bdollar 12 513 DOBBY
04-18-2008 at 06:36 PM
On [CPUs] Selling Lawsuits AMD Vs Intel
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<Inserts joke about "Brits can't be all bad 'cos they're at least half right> <Opines in that this case which half [...]
7   reynod 310 5702 reynod
05-18-2008 at 02:34 AM
On [Other Components] Be sure you get the RAM you paid for
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There is no JDEC spec for any memory faster than 800 MHZ. Performance memory designed to run at faster speeds is therefore technically � [...]
    SgtBilko 4 223 hotdogmich​igan
04-07-2008 at 09:37 PM
On [CPUs] 64bit to 128bit?
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<giggles at the thought of the billions of posts crying that 64/128/512 bit addresses take up more space and How Dare You Use My Ha [...]
    mpavao81 40 1449 allhands
04-08-2008 at 02:01 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600 Over Clocking Performance
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Agreed that 8 CPU Multi/400 FSB (3.2Ghz), and 1:1 FSB:RAM ratio is a proven good and stable working overclock for a Q6600. I have been runn [...]
    alcon4444 10 601 gerzky0510
04-05-2008 at 12:43 AM
On [CPUs] Help for cooling paste choice
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Tried both Arctic Silver and Shin Etsu - My computer ran 3 degrees cooler across the board with Shin.
    Husher 5 243 Scotteq
04-03-2008 at 02:44 PM
On [Other Components] is it always Vista that slow?
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OF COURSE it's Vista's fault... Rocks are Hard. Water is Wet. And issues with new operating systems are never ever found between the keyb [...]
    marlom36 17 629 doomsdayda​ve11
05-14-2008 at 04:39 AM
On [CPUs] Q9450 + DDR2 1066 or Nehalem + DDR3 1333
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Your computer is fine. Your Graphics card is not fine any more. So the plan for world domination at this point is: (1) Buy an 8800GT no [...]
    night-stal​ker 12 801 night-stal​ker
03-24-2008 at 08:14 PM
On [Sound Cards] What sound card should i get? creative or Auzentech
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I have an Auzentech Prelude running on Vista 64 - It works great, and sounds awesome. Actually bought a new surround stereo for the house ( [...]
    Maverick7 14 590 ukle
03-18-2008 at 10:15 AM
On [CPUs] Multitasking and Quad Cores.
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Quoted for Truth. You only need to set affinity if you only ever want the particular app to only ever run on a particular core. Eve [...]
    TBard 27 1055 TBard
03-14-2008 at 02:09 AM
On [CPUs] Anandtech: The truth of CPU degradation
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That was simply the name that popped into my head... <shrug>
2   yomamafor1 72 2663 endyen
03-08-2008 at 10:19 AM
On [CPUs] CPU speed re[prting in windows vista
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Vista does not and can not downclock a processor. This is a function of the Bios, not the operating system. Please gp into your Bios and [...]
    Satan_jap 10 580 Grimmy
02-23-2008 at 09:27 PM
On [CPUs] Does XP Pro support quad cores?
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As long as you have service pack 2 installed, XP supports your quad.
    tefloonsoc​ks 7 597 mousemonke​y
02-13-2008 at 12:02 AM
On [CPUs] Did Windows Vista Screw up my CPU?
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/fear :ouch:
    WilliamLEJ​A 34 1014 jimmysmitt​y
02-12-2008 at 05:10 AM
On [CPUs] Black Clouds Over The P4???
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Nice Reply yomama... Makes me wonder how much better it would be if you took 8 years instead of just 7.... ;)
    AmdMeltdow​n 46 839 nukchebi0
02-11-2008 at 12:29 AM
On [CPUs] AMD Phenom 9600 Black Edition - A New Hope?
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It makes little sense to me to directly compare a faster dual to a quad: Before you even open the box it's clear the dual will own single t [...]
3   muk 119 3337 spongebob
04-05-2008 at 12:16 AM
On [CPUs] Q9xxx release date
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Spud's right - QX9650 is already out. No "consumer" versions just yet tho, just the Extreme.
    jimmysmitt​y 8 688 jimmysmitt​y
02-02-2008 at 08:38 PM
On [CPUs] AMD 6000+ hits 3.4ghz in vista
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Ryan - Nice OC for a 6K! :D
2   ryanthesav 87 2615 apache_liv​es
03-19-2008 at 10:14 PM
On [Other Components] Magic Tune and Vista?
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Profiler - Check this page: And look at: QuickGamma is old, but does work on Vista (I have V64), and can be used to adjust and calibr [...]
    TheProfile​r 16 3770 angelboy
07-04-2008 at 06:36 PM
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