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On [CPUs] You won't believe it.........sudden shutdown     Vertigon 3 191 itotallybe​lieveyou
08-03-2008 at 05:26 AM
On [CPUs] QUAD CORE LOADING........?     Vertigon 3 185 Vertigon
06-28-2008 at 05:45 AM
On [CPUs] CPU Plug In Board?     Vertigon 22 469 pauldh
05-30-2008 at 03:01 AM
On [CPUs] Dual socket 771 or single socket 775?     Vertigon 13 709 umeshnk
04-15-2008 at 11:55 AM
On [CPUs] Can we use neurons?     Vertigon 48 1031 customisbe​tter
04-15-2008 at 04:44 AM
On [CPUs] Counting transistors?? 2   Vertigon 53 1450 Andrius
04-08-2008 at 01:27 PM
On [CPUs] 1:1 FSB : Ram ratio. Is it necessary for Q9550?
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"666mhz is the ram frequency 450 is the CPU FSB frequency You would need to push the 450mhz up to 666mhz for a 1:1 ratio. &# [...]
4   hohyss 171 2452 moe2freaky
08-31-2008 at 12:40 PM
On [CPUs] How long my system will last?( guestimate )
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Personally I wouldn't worry about your situation at all. If you look at the system clocks and cpu clocks in competitions around the world th [...]
    jate 11 343 Vertigon
08-21-2008 at 02:41 PM
On [CPUs] Wow, Nehalem can Overclock itself? This complicates things now
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Jaydeejohn you raise an excellent point. From my personal experience I find it difficult to load all four cores to 100% for an extended peri [...]
    mikeny 46 1037 jaydeejohn
08-22-2008 at 04:06 PM
On [CPUs] Wanting to build a File Server (and keep my electric bill low)
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Yep I did say and off the grid setup and really I think maybe even 4x12v batteries would do it in summer, he would use direct power in the [...]
    itstemo1 18 335 Vertigon
08-20-2008 at 04:19 PM
On [CPUs] Xigmatek HDT S1283 air-flow direction
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Dude the ACF 7 is blowing air through the fins, its not sucking air through the fins, this is the same way you should mount a single fan on [...]
    Sanpan 3 170 Vertigon
08-19-2008 at 02:32 PM
On [CPUs] Nehalem, Q9550 or Dual Core, which one, suggestions.
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"But I figured to let it come out and wait for prices to go down and see how it matures." Thats the way to go. I personally thi [...]
    Anth 8 550 Vertigon
08-18-2008 at 01:50 PM
On [CPUs] CPU core temp disparity
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I think your going to have to think of something else if your cores are only going from 28 to 31c. Your going to have to get the cpu past 60 [...]
    venusmalta 9 198 venusmalta
08-18-2008 at 03:33 AM
On [CPUs] Idiot fumbles new CPU, marble floor intercepts
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I dont think you'll have any problems with that chip but newegg take back almost anything almost all the time. Just make sure your pins are [...]
    hinson4 4 205 klonedesu
08-17-2008 at 10:38 AM
On [CPUs] CPU Cooler for Q9550 suggestions?
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Absolutely it's a positive addiction, these types of coolers rely on conduction to transmit heat so the greater direct contact area the bett [...]
    eylee86 5 573 Vertigon
08-17-2008 at 09:09 AM
On [CPUs] Q9550 on Striker II Extreme heating up, please help
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gee, real temp is usually about 10c lower than core temp but those last number 58/35 sure are wierd. If your ambient is 20c the temps should [...]
    Murq 4 360 Murq
08-16-2008 at 09:26 PM
On [CPUs] Q9550 Modifier Issue
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Check which bios you have. If it's F4 then you wont be compatible with the new version of DES advanced, which allows for overclocking and wh [...]
    metallbizk​it 7 378 Vertigon
08-16-2008 at 03:50 PM
On [CPUs] E8400 CPu during Crysis
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Recording and analysing data is alot more complex than simply having a cpu usage meter on your desktop. You can check with a meter and somet [...]
    bmwm3oz 5 270 E3210
08-16-2008 at 01:49 PM
On [CPUs] Is my cpu malfunctioning or did I seat it wrong?
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Dude, your temp sensors are working well according to the real temp fluctuation test. The cores are mounted side by side under that plate an [...]
    shawnhath 15 288 Vertigon
08-16-2008 at 10:03 AM
On [CPUs] 2 Quad core processors on 1 MD
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"PS. the reason the attached image isn't on the web site is that project's not fully in the public domain yet. Once it is, it'll be up [...]
    jerrymanu 30 762 jerrymanu
08-16-2008 at 11:20 AM
On [CPUs] low e8400 3dmark score...possibly using only one core?
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Dude stop freaking out, there's nothing wrong with your cpu. Sometimes the ACPI or APM doesn't pick up the second core. I don't know if the [...]
    orderchaos 15 449 Vertigon
08-15-2008 at 02:21 PM
On [CPUs] q6600 vs q9400 vs q9550
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The 45nm chips run cooler than the 65nm chips.
    SwampThug 5 1628 jthorn
08-21-2008 at 04:19 PM
On [CPUs] Should I buy QX6850?
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Are you on a gigabyte board Sailor? Because if your on a gigabyte you can dynamically overclock it to around 3.8 with CIA@ and now with [...]
    urahozer 19 376 Dooyas
08-14-2008 at 09:15 PM
On [CPUs] Help! would e6300@1.8Ghz bottleneck my 4870?
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"wow...i would never guess an e6300http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Core_2 would bottleneck a 4870...I was gonna ask if you have eno [...]
2   carlosmuno​z08 95 1305 carlosmuno​z08
10-09-2008 at 06:54 PM
On [CPUs] Weird Issue with my CPU + cpuz
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"Speedstep rules.... " spot on jimmy. This is why I'm surprised more people don't overclock with stepping enabled and things li [...]
    shingouki 7 246 Vertigon
08-12-2008 at 04:21 PM
On [CPUs] Q9450 vs Q6700
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Yes Q9450 for sure with good ram and mobo, will overclock no problem.
    TrueLook 25 650 Terror112
08-12-2008 at 03:57 PM
On [CPUs] Need help building a Photo/Video editing system
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Before you worry about the FX3700, check with Adobe to see how critical open GL is with After Affects, you should ask to see some benches. T [...]
    achugh 25 438 Mondoman
08-13-2008 at 03:14 AM
On [CPUs] Heatsink Fan Vibration-How It Will Affect The CPU
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You'll have to check the xiggy website for brackets etc, I know you can adapt other brackets to suit. Also if I was fitting it, I'd at least [...]
    smoothcoco 4 215 Vertigon
08-12-2008 at 02:09 PM
On [CPUs] help with crazy cd and dvd drives
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You might want to look at which controller you have plugged the devices into, and if there is another chip on the mobo which is better suite [...]
    reconviper​one1 9 229 sirrell
08-10-2008 at 08:46 AM
On [CPUs] Please help QUICK!! Xigmatek s1283 Fan Not spinning
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Ok how many slots on the fan connector and how many pins on the mobo? If one is 3 and the other 4, either turn the connector around or move [...]
    BIGSUR 6 188 bigsur
08-09-2008 at 08:50 PM
On [CPUs] Xigmatek s1283 with retention bracket on q6600
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The best way to mount a cooler is to have another fan pulling air in the same direction, be it toward the back of the case or top. What you [...]
    bigsur 11 248 Vertigon
08-09-2008 at 09:42 AM
On [CPUs] Intel Quad Q6600 4.0Ghz????
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" I'm just saying that from what I've seen, the majority need too much voltage for 4GHz to really run on air. They run too hot." [...]
    vouslavous 23 547 yomamafor1
08-09-2008 at 07:04 AM
On [CPUs] Mounting the Xigmatek HDT-S1283 with Retention bracket!!!!
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I would recomend you do buy them, they are cheap and should be placed between the holding down pins/screws on top of the motherboard. This i [...]
    Redrage 9 403 Vertigon
08-09-2008 at 05:43 AM
On [CPUs] flashing the bios
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Really? So the manufacturer sends you a new bios? Then everythings alright again?
    nicky16098​6 7 173 Vertigon
08-08-2008 at 08:26 AM
On [CPUs] This is driving me crazy!
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This is a known issue:
    Spithead05​1 7 245 Spithead05​1
08-10-2008 at 02:50 AM
On [CPU] Thinking about OC my Qx9650
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Firstly don't take overclocking advice from fools. Use real temp to check your temp's and check the sensors, more than likely at least one w [...]
    alphadan 8 276 Vertigon
08-07-2008 at 07:23 AM
On [CPUs] Help! 790i problems? qx9650 or q 9450/ deadline tomorrow
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the GA-X48T-DQ6, runs my QX9650 at 4.2Ghz (has done 4.5Ghz) with nothing overvolted to ridiculous amounts. Supports ram to 1600Mhz so plenty [...]
    necasio 11 435 Vertigon
08-06-2008 at 09:40 AM
On [CPUs] Thermal Grease - The correct way to use it seems a Mystery
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Extremely well said woodchuk and just so you it does make a 2-5c temp difference however you need to move a significant amount of platin [...]
    teheee 28 832 B-Unit
08-05-2008 at 08:13 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600 better overclocker chip?
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If you have just bought a new Q6600 then the cpu's that clock higher will be costing you more, so unless you have a genuine purpose for it s [...]
    LB_Specter 15 340 LB_Specter
08-04-2008 at 02:47 PM
On [CPUs] Very high temps all of a sudden, sensors the issue?
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You don't want that pump the way it is, I suggest you find out why you need to whack it to get it to work and if it's unrepairable, get a ne [...]
    AAArDvArK 9 274 jimmysmitt​y
08-03-2008 at 07:47 PM
On [CPUs] Upgrading to a new CPU - question about overclocking quad vs duo
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"Honestly, 3ghz is all you need to completely eliminate a CPU bottleneck on the GPU." I agree, even playing crysis with all the [...]
    ChickenThi​ef 9 304 ChickenThi​ef
08-03-2008 at 02:59 PM
On [CPUs] please help me , vcore voltage problem
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Well if that's the case you might want to look for a well priced cooler for your cpu, because the hotter it gets, the worse your thermal pro [...]
    catchgokul 26 329 Vertigon
08-03-2008 at 04:09 AM
On [CPUs] A nightmare
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"System did boot up, did post, but it got very unstable when windows was booting and kept auto-rebooting. Tried what they call the � [...]
    maxotrap 15 304 maxotrap
08-08-2008 at 03:01 PM
On [CPUs] 4pin CPU power for QX9650 enough?
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I would NOT rely on the 4 pin especially with this cpu. I have a QX9650 and have heard about stability problems especially when overclocked. [...]
    howdid 8 309 Grimmy
08-02-2008 at 09:20 AM
On [CPUs] Difference between QX6850 and QX9650?
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The multiplier is unlocked, 12 isn't the limit. Your bios will determine your limit which I'm sure will be much higher than 12. If change th [...]
    Ketchup_ru​lez 8 258 Vertigon
08-02-2008 at 02:43 AM
On [CPUs] Solidworks is killing me! What do I need to upgrade?
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I agree with jimmy, has to be the best value cpu right now.
    azmtbkr81 14 432 amdfangirl
08-04-2008 at 09:35 AM
On [CPUs] What could my problem be? (monitor does not recognize pc)
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Look at the check lights on the mainboard, and download the manual, it might be a compatability issue.
    Axis of We​asel 3 187 jimmysmitt​y
08-01-2008 at 07:21 AM
On [CPUs] Heatsink attachment idea
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A heavy hs should always have a rear bracket especially since most spend thier time perpendicular to a vertical mainboard in a tower that ge [...]
    billin30 6 171 Vertigon
07-31-2008 at 11:11 AM
On [CPUs] Best PSU for Quad core machine
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I have to agree on the Zalman 750W, the 850W and larger are a significant jump from the 750W but all things considered I'd rather have too m [...]
    altec1000 7 352 altec1000
07-31-2008 at 03:01 PM
On [CPUs] promised result
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oh ye c+p this into google: q6600 overclocking guide
    PaxeSalute 9 195 PaxeSalute
07-30-2008 at 07:53 PM
On [CPUs] Off-Topic CPU Question
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Well I make chips at my place. They cost me around 3 cents each and when there cooked I eat them with tomato sauce.
    fueled_by_​ramen 8 300 spuddyt
07-30-2008 at 02:37 PM
On [CPUs] Can memtest86+ detect CPU L1/L2 cache mem problems?
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I think your most reliable core temp is core 1 @ 33c which is ok but not exactly great, not that it matters unless your concerned with maxim [...]
    rayleemw 28 653 Grimmy
09-12-2008 at 07:33 PM
On [CPUs] CPU question
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Congratulations Uncola, you've bought a system even I would be proud of. Also make sure you get the best out of that QX9775, I have a QX9650 [...]
    Uncola7 33 529 amdfangirl
07-29-2008 at 10:47 AM
On [CPUs] Question about CPU
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Whats the max core speed of the cpu?
    disaster 16 317 Grimmy
07-27-2008 at 07:04 PM
On [CPUs] HSF advise
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There is a great thread in this forum with a great roundup of coolers. People face this problem often, what you need to do is run a straight [...]
    Celtic 8 263 Grimmy
07-27-2008 at 09:06 PM
On [CPUs] CPU and HDD temperature question
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Well your going to have to look around the intel site and find the thermal spec for it.
    suvayanr 5 269 Vertigon
07-27-2008 at 06:29 AM
On [CPUs] I need a CPU that will work with this MB...
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Come on people, why wouldn't he click it if he saw it? We're all human and if people are simply going to get flamed then thier less likely t [...]
    D3lit3 11 360 Vertigon
07-27-2008 at 06:22 AM
On [CPUs] Top CPU Cooler in depth review.
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Thanks for posting that up, I was debating an upgrade.
    random_2 1 160 Vertigon
07-27-2008 at 06:11 AM
On [CPUs] QX6700 reaching 90c under load, and about 60 idle...
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"2) Heatsink is not not, barely warm, I would say almost at room temperature. " If anyone has a similar problem please investig [...]
    Bodhidharm​azen 21 363 Vertigon
07-26-2008 at 01:38 PM
On [CPUs] Choppyness In Oblivion
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"While I'm running oblivion the task manager says 43-56 cpu% used and not even 1.1 gb ram being used. The game should be running perf [...]
    Cymus 34 727 Cymus
09-18-2008 at 10:36 AM
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