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On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Recommended psu for gtx 260 ftw?
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I only use PC Power & Cooling PSU's. I also prefer to use only DFI MB's. G.Skill,Patriot,Corsair RAM. Thermalright air coolers and Si [...]
    Jamull 13 302 helios2052
07-23-2008 at 05:22 AM
On [CPUs] Multitasking and moderate Gaming
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So is a $100 AMD 6000+ dual core. I run 4 security programs (one is PG2 blocking 1,169,125,052 IP #'s in my custom list) while running 10 [...]
    perez8434 12 281 wisecracke​r
07-23-2008 at 04:59 PM
On [CPUs] AMD 64X2 5800+ opinions?
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Strange. The last bunch of OEM CPU's I bought all came with 90 day factory warranty. The link you gave has no -posting date- so I wonder [...]
    groo 17 523 uberlaff
07-21-2008 at 05:50 PM
On [CPUs] If AMD goes bankrupt will INTEL have monopoly?
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Don't forget that not only does AMD own ATI,AMD made parts are in about 1/3 of all new cell phones and AMD owns companies that make other [...]
3   FugBen 133 2387 yomamafor1
07-24-2008 at 05:03 PM
On [CPUs] Amd or Intel for new Gaming PC
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The bottom line is it does not matter who makes the CPU. If you have a dual core running @ 3Ghz then you will never bottleneck your GFX car [...]
    sniperstor​m1 40 618 wilsonkf
07-12-2008 at 08:50 AM
On [CPUs] AMD Opteron 1216 vs Intel Q6600 for 3D rendering?
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Well another -good- option if the MB's he is using support it would be to pull the 7 dual cores and swap them out with quads....about $1,400 [...]
    cheerfulsk​eptic 14 348 ZOldDude
07-10-2008 at 08:56 PM
On [CPUs] Am I just spending money??
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If it was myself...I would OC the CPU and buy any brand 8800GTS (they all OC basicly the same).
    thall17 38 621 antonmadco​w
06-27-2008 at 08:50 PM
On [CPUs] AMD vs Intel
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Well other than buying whatever brand will do the job for me at the lowest price they are both the same to me. I own stock in both compan [...]
    jonbull 47 1095 MathiasSch​nell
06-26-2008 at 06:31 AM
On [CPUs] Cpu Buzzing - help
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CPU's -never- make a sound.
    garinevo 7 266 Shadow7037​93
06-13-2008 at 01:11 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Is Rosewill that Bad??
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I only use PC Power & Cooling...and their model 610 (constant rated) has more amps and is a far better PSU than almost any 700 Watt PSU. [...]
    Proedge 8 257 flyin15sec
06-19-2008 at 09:10 PM
On [CPUs] AMD 4400 X2 overheating 92 degreees!
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D/l Coretemp...it reads dirrect from inside the CPU (AMD/Intel) and has nothing to do with the MB diodes.
    speedbird 27 564 WiseCracke​r
06-08-2008 at 04:26 PM
On [CPUs] AMD Phenom V.S. E8400?
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E8400 (@3Ghz) is a better chip for the speed but a AMD 6000+ (@3Ghz) will run games the same and is $50-100 cheaper depending on when and wh [...]
    zllivetech 17 721 ro3dog
06-08-2008 at 05:36 PM
On [CPUs] some SAD news to AMD fans.
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If he lost all his money he should not be trying to buy and sale stocks to start with. For those people who bought AMD a few weeks back t [...]
4   iluvgillgi​ll 158 3453 iluvgillgi​ll
06-19-2008 at 06:18 PM
On [Other Components] G.skill memory only 5.7 in windows experience?
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I -did- tell you the link for the info last time...try reading now and then. If you want to read the press report then goto CNET and sear [...]
2   ispy 74 1244 Demonic Go​ldfish
06-05-2008 at 12:05 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU that can handle two gtx 280's
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PC Power & Cooling units are -constant load- rated...not surge like other companies.
    jeffisc001 38 719 apache_liv​es
06-04-2008 at 10:37 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Which Power Supply?
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This is not a battle. This is education. Companies like TIM (Artic Silver) and PSU companies use posted rateings and "statistics� [...]
    darkknight​4686 24 351 Shadow7037​93
06-02-2008 at 11:35 PM
On [CPUs] Reinstalling CPU
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Easyer to remove when it is still -warm- from running.
    Twister026 5 161 ZOldDude
06-02-2008 at 03:12 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Coolest Power Supply (Temp wise)
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I can't see changeing your PSU makeing your room any cooler so if that's what the question is give up now and shade that side of your house! [...]
    eod 35 370 Vertigon
06-11-2008 at 01:02 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Help Picking out a power supply
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Right. PC P&C is the -only- PSU I use any longer.
    nergo 13 228 Zorg
05-30-2008 at 12:40 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Pick my new power supply Tier 1 Brands
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I have found that with the same MB/CPU/RAM that I get the same high end (or better) OC's as other people,but with a PC Power & Cooling [...]
    kiwi_chuck 20 411 The_Blood_​Raven
05-29-2008 at 04:02 AM
On [Sound Cards] Do Sound Cards Affect System Performance?
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Creative was makeing people buy a "Vista" sound card when all that was needed was a driver...and -all- their sound cards would w [...]
    mcavey 26 717 amb7247
05-27-2008 at 05:59 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec 1200 vs Stacker 830 vs Cosmos S
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Well the best cooling case would be the CoolerMaster Stacker TO-1 with the exit fan grill unscrewed/removed. You can get dirrect in/out a [...]
    qmalik 20 761 The_Blood_​Raven
05-26-2008 at 02:56 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Side fan blows air into case
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Topic: That's the correct way. Too many fans disrupt the proper airflow and do not aid in cooling. Use a metal nibbler tool ($12-20 @ [...]
    tokyotech 22 514 Masherbrum
05-03-2008 at 08:29 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] noob with power supplies - seeking recommendations for this setup
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I -only- build out with PC Power & Cooling...anything else is less. Under full load and on a scope they are the best bar none and top o [...]
    lionhawk 9 222 mi1ez
05-02-2008 at 04:30 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Is this 500W PSU good enough?
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Modular is for Jhoney + Suzzy builders who car about looks or follow reviews. Real builders and OC'ers know better than to use modular PS [...]
    redfin 20 413 redfin
05-02-2008 at 01:13 AM
On [CPUs] Computer won't POST after cleanup
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Bummer dude. Next time around : 1) Never use AS5 or any TIM that is not Silicone based (no welding/cementing issues and cools basicly 100% [...]
    earth4x 2 122 ZOldDude
04-28-2008 at 03:03 AM
On [CPUs] What Does A "Brand New Bare Tray" P4 Look Like?
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I think he is saying that the OEM CPU comes is a clear plastic holder like the AMD CPU's also do....not that it is "labled" as [...]
    wobbly99 25 507 Mondoman
05-22-2008 at 10:35 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Could this be a PSU problem??
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I stopped useing/buying or telling people to use Antec 10 years ago. Get a real PSU...get a PC Power & Cooling PSU or at least the next [...]
    xplicid001 7 166 Gravemind1​23
04-25-2008 at 10:54 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Need some power supply/case suggestions. =)
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I have been around and run "BBS's" from back in the 80's from befor what is now called "the internet". If you want the [...]
    scykoh 3 155 ZOldDude
04-25-2008 at 07:33 AM
On [CPUs] 9850BE Crashing!!!
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Your CPU voltage must have been set in bios for the other CPU. Does that DFI have Memtest on a ROM like the DFI Expert had?
    nailz99 21 584 Mathos
05-16-2008 at 06:47 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Replacement PSU and case fans - quietness drive
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PC Power & Cooling PSU's and Silverstone FM-121 fans (comes with free speed controler...@ full speed moves 110qfpm of air also!)....fan [...]
    jpdykes 26 529 jpdykes
05-07-2008 at 11:23 PM
On [CPUs] Phenom X3 hits 3.3Ghz .finally its a phenomenon
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No. The 3 cores are -defective- quadcores. On the DFI forums people have been passing 3Ghz on air for some time with the old B2 Quads [...]
2   area61 57 1561 khelben197​9
04-30-2008 at 10:27 PM
On [CPUs] quick fire heatsink recommendations (meaning ASAP!!) :)
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Thermalright!
    redzoneos 17 376 KyleSTL
04-24-2008 at 02:46 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Quick question about malfunctioning PSUs.
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It can happen and has happened to myself a few time in the past 20 years (even longer with 2-way radio). Connect a new/known good PSU and [...]
    natastna2 2 116 major53
04-22-2008 at 07:53 PM
On [CPUs] Will getting the Phenom 9850BE and overclocking help me with Crysis?
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Your sudden drop in FPS while online when alot of people join a server have nothing to do with whatever hardware your using. Sounds more li [...]
    ryanthesav 27 648 jimmysmitt​y
04-24-2008 at 04:51 AM
On [CPUs] Amid Losses, AMD Looks to Restructure
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They own other small IC companys as well as make chips for cellphones.
    Jake_Barne​s 36 890 amdfangirl
04-23-2008 at 01:14 PM
On [CPUs] AMD CPU Technology used for the films Madagascar and over the hedge
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No. I see no "proof" here.
    ThunderMan 29 524 reconviper​one1
04-18-2008 at 03:09 AM
On [CPUs] AMD 6000+ Freeze in XP 32 & x64
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Have you installed it on it's -own- HD and let it format durring instilation? If so and both HD's are the exact same you will see how muc [...]
    Madrox 3 214 MayDay94
04-15-2008 at 10:07 PM
On [CPUs] Good budget CPU and Mobo combo
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A work computer is not a gamer's computer and no matter how "well" the ECS MB at work is running -now- history shows the brand to [...]
    cisco 11 357 lunyone
04-14-2008 at 04:31 AM
On [CPUs] AM2 Processor for Vista
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If you have a Fry's near you check the Sunday newspaper adverts for cpu/mb combo's. I picked up a few AMD 6000+ and crappy ECS MB's for $ [...]
    DweeB0 22 533 jimmysmitt​y
04-14-2008 at 06:36 PM
On [CPUs] Did I get a used E8400 processor from Newegg?
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It only matters to a few people and the real gain is next to nothing...some people even remove the IHS and run phase cooling dirrectly on [...]
    rickpatbro​wn 29 750 SuicideSil​ence
04-13-2008 at 04:47 PM
On [CPUs] dual core VS quad core in Real Life
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For most gamers and home office users SPEED wins every time. The only game I know of that is being made to NOT even boot with one core is [...]
    colore 37 1476 crazyfish2
04-13-2008 at 07:00 PM
On [CPUs] Just got The Phenom 9850Be today!!!
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EDIT: I was editing the first post and scrwed up...thus this "qoute"
8   medjohnson​77 361 11151 Laeros
07-11-2008 at 05:31 PM
On [CPUs] what happend to the 6400 be?
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$7 USD less...and without a email code: Non BE 6400+ BOXED w/HS for $3 less and without email code: Newegg is seldom the best pric [...]
    gigman 7 283 tekzor
04-11-2008 at 05:17 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Enthusiast case poll
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CoolerMastr Stacker TO-1 has the dual PSU,fits all MB's even the large multi CPU MB's,11 bays. It is also the one you can install the opt [...]
    The_Blood_​Raven 44 948 xsamitt
04-11-2008 at 01:13 PM
On [CPUs] The Dual-Core vs. Quad-Core debate
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Yeah thats the bitch about buying parts. The prices change both by local and even the day of the week. @ $180-189 UK that is ALOT more [...]
3   Conquerz 121 3731 jaydeejohn
04-13-2008 at 09:16 PM
On [CPUs] What happened to my proc?
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Works with Intel also. Another trick that works for those AS5 users is to use a handheld blow dryer to get the HS warmed up and use a eas [...]
    creepster 28 569 jimmysmitt​y
04-09-2008 at 01:21 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Power Supply Acting Weird
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Some PSU's and MB's don't always "talk" to each other correctly. At boot time the PSU's preset "good PWR ON state" may [...]
    jey18 6 249 hotdogmich​igan
04-07-2008 at 09:43 PM
On [CPUs] Should I grab an AMD 6400+ while they're still on the shelves?
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If you have a Fry's near you check the newspaper for the weekly CPU/MB combo sales. I bought a few 6000+ combo's for $154....put the CPU in [...]
    doomsdayda​ve11 34 994 lunyone
04-04-2008 at 04:26 AM
On [CPUs] Up the creek with my Socket 939...
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Any of the 939 Optrons will OC 3Ghz+ on stock volts (some hit 3.4 but 3.2 is about it for most even with a volt boost on air/water). Even [...]
4   Shecky 181 3129 Shecky
04-11-2008 at 12:39 PM
On [CPUs] Thermal Paste Life... on chip
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3-4 years is good...using a pipe cleaner to get dust/cobweds out out the HS fins and off the fan blades a few times a year are a must and I [...]
    vangvace 6 280 jaguarskx
04-02-2008 at 04:18 AM
On [CPUs] Coolest CPU set up
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By the way... You do not want to feel hot air comming out of your PSU...it is not a exit fan and hot intake air makes it work harder,lowers [...]
    speedo5 19 572 ZOldDude
04-02-2008 at 06:38 AM
On [CPUs] Investing in AMD a good idea?
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I don't do this to "break even". This is what pays my bills and adds some money for my "older age". I have not w [...]
    anthropele​xis 43 1006 dragonspra​yer
04-03-2008 at 04:21 AM
On [CPUs] Thermal Paste Exposure ???
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I use both but have 100% Tech Grade alcohol. I use Acetone first to remove -everything- followed by the Alcohol to remove any Acetone res [...]
    garyknowz1 8 334 DatmanII
04-04-2008 at 07:15 AM
On [CPUs] Arctic Silver 5
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Short answere is "NO". After years of building I don't see any real world gain from using "the big bucks TIM" over [...]
    _AuRora_ 8 351 _AuRora_
04-02-2008 at 07:01 AM
On [CPUs] any news on e8400 availability
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They were online and in stock this past week for $199 ($20 more than Q6600)...look around and sign up for all the email cut rate sales offer [...]
    proto_prim​e 5 315 ZOldDude
03-31-2008 at 11:08 AM
On [Sound Cards] Creative fscks with customers again!
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There is -no- law that says you can't write your own drivers. There is a law that says you can't use another person -protected work- for [...]
3   levicki 137 2908 Shadow7037​93
04-04-2008 at 10:48 PM
On [CPUs] Tiger Direct sent wrong cpu !!!
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Also if you paid via credit card thell the CC company your not paying as you never got what you asked for.
    tetracore4​4 44 1143 SpinachEat​er
04-26-2008 at 06:36 PM
On [CPUs] The CPU War
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After you hit 3 Ghz it really does not matter WHO made the CPU in games as long as the GFX card is the same. Two systems side by side in [...]
    retro77 16 779 ctbaars
03-28-2008 at 08:27 PM
On [CPUs] What is your CPU History
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ATARI 800/800XL,ATARI 128XE,AMD 500/900/1300/1800/Barton 3200+,AMD Optron 148/180,AMD X2 6000+. The 64K and then the 128K ATARI had a hom [...]
3   kevinali 103 2059 LordConrad
03-29-2008 at 12:41 AM
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