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On [CPUs] Does Temperature affect performance?
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Unless throttling get's into the picture, temps don't affect performance.
    customisbe​tter 14 271 customisbe​tter
08-27-2008 at 05:30 AM
On [CPUs] cpu always at 100 celcious, why?
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The problem seems to lie around this phrase. RESEAT that cooler ASAP, I recommend reading a guide on how to do it. I didn't wa [...]
    dragon-gab 33 651 chris312
07-30-2008 at 04:37 AM
On [CPUs] e8500 with GTX 260
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I wouldn't call that a hands down beating, it's almost a tie in my book, so I'd suggest going whit wichever is cheaper, and more often t [...]
    slick888 7 249 eklipz330
07-23-2008 at 11:17 PM
On [CPUs] CPUs Core sensor stuck
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here you go, I havn't tested this version, but I trust CompuTronix, he knows way more than I do.
    sb87 6 195 SirCrono
07-21-2008 at 07:42 PM
On [CPUs] If you wonder how and why
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Some govrnment officials are trying to protect their AMD investments, or so it would seem... Fanboys, now they come wearing suits.
    ZootyGray 14 242 Aurora18
07-18-2008 at 11:03 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] **POLL** Best PC Case Maker
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I'm partial to Lian Li and ThermalTake, they've gained my trust with superb products (although both have have their downs along the road), I [...]
2   wildben 85 1512 halcyon
07-26-2008 at 11:13 PM
On [CPUs] Typical overclocks?
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I'd say the typical OCs are around 3.2 GHz for the Q6600 and 3.8 Ghz for the E8400 in the situation you described, although 3.6 for the Q660 [...]
    Preclude 14 298 epsilon84
07-08-2008 at 05:44 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Good cable management
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I do the same too, but I've been toying with the idea of getting a nice modular PSU. As for now, stakicng cables in unused bays and z [...]
    mlj 16 395 cbrain
07-12-2008 at 07:32 PM
On [CPUs] Declare War on Rabid Fanboys Without Flaming!
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I'm all for it, I've already started, as for the how many votes question in this same thread you'll see there are two post with a -4 score t [...]
8   Technology​Coordinato​r 350 3745 keithlm
07-16-2008 at 04:47 AM
On [CPUs] Happy 4th Of July Fellow Americans!
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I'm getting wasted today at my friend's birthday party, I live in South America so technically I am American too, just not from the USA (get [...]
    ChaosGS 14 435 exit2dos
07-07-2008 at 04:05 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Future Power Supply Problem
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A typicall HD would draw at most what? 15 W, so with 10 drives you'd be looking at 150 W tops the PCP&C PSU should handle it with ease. [...]
    assasin32 13 324 asdasd1231​23
06-17-2008 at 08:54 AM
On [CPUs] Does a Vid card help the cPU
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No, unless you're running code through it, which is very unlikely becasue you would have to write such code yourself. A video card would [...]
    simon19801​11 2 162 JDocs
06-11-2008 at 02:27 PM
On [CPUs] AMD 4400 X2 overheating 92 degreees!
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Maybe the retention clips and/or mobo PCB creeped to much because of tension and heat and the HSF isn't excerting enough pressure against th [...]
    speedbird 26 631 wisecracke​r
06-08-2008 at 04:26 PM
On [CPUs] Brand New PC build - Having a TON of trouble please help.
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OK, could be a lot of things so let start eliminating some options. Reboot your PC, get into the bios an load the default settings, then do [...]
    topdawgg 14 373 tkuhl87
06-03-2008 at 05:06 PM
On [CPUs] AMD has once again taken the technological lead ???
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^Agreed!
2   aevm 81 2037 wisecracke​r
07-01-2008 at 08:18 PM
On [CPUs] How many peeps care about power consuption?
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I care about the enviroment, so when I buy most of my stuff I see they offer what I'm looking for causing the least pollution, for my PC I s [...]
2   PoopSmashe​r 93 1703 carod
05-22-2008 at 08:32 AM
On [CPUs] CPU Not Supported!?
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Maybe you need a bios update for the mobo to support the e4600. Also try setting everything on the bios manually instead of setting it at [...]
    ojomow 2 150 exit2dos
05-18-2008 at 01:38 AM
On [CPUs] Any way to determine the G0 steping of Q6600 from package?
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I'd feel more confident looking directly to the CPU through the small plastic window in the box and looking for SLACR. I don't trust thos [...]
    aminel1358 6 254 kad
05-16-2008 at 10:05 AM
On [CPUs] X4 9850 Vs E8400 Vs Q6600
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I'd recommend the Q6600 for one reason, video encoding, a stock Q6600 will beat a E8400 in multithreaded video encoding any day, and if you' [...]
    ducker19 37 3330 Grimmy
06-01-2008 at 04:58 PM
On [CPUs] The Q9300
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I've thought it would be possible but haven't heard of someone achieveing it, guess the Q6600 is a sturdy CPU. And it has more cache to [...]
    SkorchedPC 10 544 yipsl
03-09-2008 at 12:42 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Hard drive does not spin
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First, recheck all conections, maybe you forgot or misconnected (not a word, I know) something Second, try a spare PSU or test your PSU i [...]
    gladiator 3 401 mike99
03-07-2008 at 10:25 PM
On closed [CPUs] No Apple forum section and I'll leave this negative anti Apple site.
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I'll try to be as fair as I can here, but having used macs at college I can say with firsthand knowledge that they are worse than a PC, mayb [...]
6   SyPheR 257 5874 Grimmy
03-11-2008 at 10:32 PM
On [CPUs] Heat Sync Question
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Dragon got it all wrong, CPU's don't come pre pasted, CPU boxed coolers on the other hand do, the Freezer Pro will do a better job than the [...]
    zplugger 9 279 AsymetricC​ircle
03-07-2008 at 02:14 AM
On [CPUs] CPU not running at full speed while stress testing.
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Are you running 2 instances of prime 95? I recommend you switch to Orthos, its far easier to use and gets the same results. get it her [...]
    Moondrinke​r 8 379 Moondrinke​r
03-06-2008 at 01:49 PM
On [Other Components] THG CPU Cooler RoundUp - Just Say No
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Except for the whole bacplate fiasco, which I think was perhaps directed to some less savvy users, I found the article quite good, it acurra [...]
    zenmaster 26 912 Shadow7037​93
03-05-2008 at 10:33 PM
On [CPUs] E2160 mobility cpu? Did I get ripped off?
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I used to think speedstep was great, but Intel failed to disclose the side effect of creating huge spam on forums.
    Momentkill​er 12 527 ocguy31
03-03-2008 at 09:25 PM
On [CPUs] Investing in AMD
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You are really misinterpreting what "design" means, if one CPU is faster clock for clock, can clock faster, uses less power an [...]
2   nukchebi0 53 1177 caamsa
02-26-2008 at 05:41 AM
On [CPUs] AMD Phenom 9600 Black Edition - A New Hope?
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Yay, a sub-par CPU with an unlocked multiplier... too bad it stills OC worse than the Q6600. I really hope AMD gets their act together so [...]
3   muk 119 3432 spongebob
04-05-2008 at 12:16 AM
On [CPUs] RFID'S = I have a bug in my underwear
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The first time I see an RFID in something I own, I'll get worried and learn how to diable them. BTW, Have you been watching too much X-fi [...]
2   IMajorI 57 1186 eric54
01-29-2008 at 08:00 AM
On [CPUs] TIM spill on my Q6600 - Have I killed it? Help!
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I'd clean it without using any claning product first, I think getting the underside of the CPU wet is a little risky, just make sure no gold [...]
    cyberspace​genie 16 717 MarioJP
01-25-2008 at 08:35 PM
On [CPUs] QX9650
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The Extreme parts have always had a horrible price/performance ratio, you should wait for the mainstream parts and OC to Extreme speeds (or [...]
    topher219 4 285 dragonspra​yer
01-25-2008 at 03:02 AM
On [CPUs] Isn't Two Better Than One???
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I completely disagree with this exact idea, if we support a company when they are doing a bad job they might grow too faithful of their [...]
    rhawkesus 9 343 yipsl
01-01-2008 at 12:02 AM
On [CPUs] Which CPU?
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Yet another vote for the Q6600, it's faster at stock speed, it's faster clock for clock, it overclocks better and it doesn't have any major [...]
    michelleby​tes 15 549 michelleby​tes
12-17-2007 at 05:38 PM
On closed [CPUs] AMD Admits Phenom a Disappointment
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wow, this is an awful lot of deleted posts!!! Baron and his AMD loving personality seems to piss everybody off. Hope he sees that AMD [...]
3   Kamrooz 136 3551 Jake_Barne​s
12-17-2007 at 04:13 AM
On [CPUs] toothpaste
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I think I'll stick to AS5 for the time being....
    ctbaars 40 1214 chookman
12-18-2007 at 11:06 PM
On [CPUs] will 771 work in 775
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No they will not, probably there will be no POST, less likely the Xeon or the mobo will get fried. About the second Q, I honeslty don't kno [...]
    starcraftf​anatic 3 336 zenmaster
12-07-2007 at 12:18 AM
On [CPUs] CPU Temp question...
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Why not try a better aftermarket cooler first, it will be quieter and will cool more, if it works you'll save some bucks, if it doesn't you [...]
    jimmysmitt​y 13 525 chookman
12-09-2007 at 10:11 PM
On [CPUs] What benchmark test relates to cpu I want?
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Hey look, an audio encoding benchmark, maybe this is useful as it is (I think) similar to what you do, anyway seen the CPU you'v got you [...]
    onexus 9 303 CompuTroni​x
12-04-2007 at 02:58 AM
On [CPUs] which cpu should i get
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q6600 if you're willing to overclock, e6850 otherwise. If you do a lot of video encoding, graphics rendering or audio edition go with q66 [...]
    BORISRPK1 9 371 NightScope
11-26-2007 at 02:47 AM
On [CPUs] AMD3800 + 8800gt bottleneck?
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You could try overclocking your CPU, if you have the money a new mobo and CPU would be a good solution too, perhaps a X2 4400+, I'v herad th [...]
2   anidiot 54 1507 evongugg
11-27-2007 at 08:36 PM
On [CPUs] INTEL E6550 - advice...
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The e6550 is a fine chip, and should overclock very well if you choose to. Definitevely get the 800 Mhz ram, CAS 4, Its better overall an [...]
    itayshar 3 980 SirCrono
11-22-2007 at 01:18 PM
On [CPUs] How will "Phenom" change the CPU Market?
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If Q6600 offers better TDP, performance (/ per clock, /per watt/ per dollar) and better OC capabilitys I'd say AMD is still in trouble
    the_vorlon 49 1531 Hellboy
11-22-2007 at 10:19 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Conflicting opinions on psu amps?
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It's easy to calculate that, you have the PSU delivers 500W of power, we have :22Amps on 3.3V, 32Amps on 5V and XAmps on 12V, we know that 2 [...]
    vip3569 8 384 DellUser1
10-26-2007 at 03:06 PM
On [CPUs] Check this build out!
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Since you seem to have some resorces (aka cash) I'd suggest you get an aftermarket cooler for your cpu like a tuniq tower 120 (I'm no expert [...]
    NightScope 8 345 NightScope
10-18-2007 at 10:44 PM
On [CPUs] Dear CPU reviewers...
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Doom 3 at 800x600 is more representative of gaming performance for a CPU than any of your 3 alternative methods (synthetic, encoding and Bio [...]
    andybird12​3 11 910 ritesh_lau​d
10-04-2007 at 08:15 PM
On [CPUs] E6300 Temp seem high for idle?
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Try re-seating your HSF, also check articsilver's homepage and follow the instructions on how to apply thermal paste Remember the HSF must [...]
    SteelZ 2 429 CompuTroni​x
04-22-2007 at 06:28 AM
On [CPUs] oh snap, did the c2d kill Amd?
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I personally don't like AMD, but I hope for the sake of my wallet that it doesn't go away I actually would like to see a 3rd competitor i [...]
2   AmdMeltdow​n 55 4526 corvettegu​y
04-22-2007 at 07:56 PM
On [CPUs] Happy Birthday to Me
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Happy B-day dude, btw we're also increasing post count xD My gift to you is a little pice of wisdom: It's spelled "muchAs grac [...]
2   DaSickNinj​a 61 1508 xaat_kil
04-21-2007 at 03:37 AM
On [CPUs] Intel's Vdroop Explained
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Thx for the link, it was quite useful I don't like your new avatar though, it's kinda... sucky. :oops: Thx again!
    DaSickNinj​a 13 2119 dasickninj​a
04-15-2007 at 11:54 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] dry ice
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It's not the CO2 that will condensate inside your system, is the humidity in the air that will, so unless you can pour "dry air" i [...]
    lllCo2lll 32 1910 tool_462
04-10-2007 at 06:24 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Wood case is complete! UPDATED: More pictures added!
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It looks amazing!! great job post more pics plz!! That case roX
4   tool_462 190 22387 dobby
05-12-2007 at 04:13 PM
On [CPUs] I think that Amd cpus are great for...
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If you think this even remotely resembles spanish you need to go to the 101 again and stay awake Anyway useless post
2   AmdMeltdow​n 53 2144 qcmadness
10-10-2006 at 03:00 PM
On [Other Components] Lower memory frequency, tighter timings?
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do you mean the nforce 570 slit-a??, i think they dont support the e6400 (not sure though) anyway, if you want to get the most of you [...]
    Prolfe 6 834 Prolfe
09-30-2006 at 04:35 AM
On [CPUs] AMD Taking over in China!
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Just keep telling yourself that and pay no mind to AMD slowly gaining market share. Also, you need to know how to differentiate between [...]
5   HoldenMcGr​oin 213 11531 corvettegu​y
10-07-2006 at 08:34 AM
On [CPUs] Dual Core Question
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I think he meant to say that dual cores are "hot" referring to the fact that they outperform other procs :P
    Tiger89 9 1236 frankienyc​123
09-16-2006 at 08:09 PM
On [CPUs] Novice in search of a bit of advice.
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if you really, really(really, really, really) want to avoid shipping the mobo back you can get a p4 630 at 3.6 ghz tops (no oc'ng), but it w [...]
    XanderBoy 1 229 SirCrono
09-11-2006 at 02:05 AM

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