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On [CPUs] Thermaltake Crome Orb     Zenthar 18 140 mikewarrio​r
12-27-2000 at 05:05 AM
On [CPUs] Intel and AMD marketting decisions     Zenthar 2 149 Hit
12-31-2000 at 07:20 AM
On [CPUs] Unlocked TBird-B 1Ghz     Zenthar 1 106 Red_Zealot
03-23-2001 at 03:32 AM
On [Other Components] USB hookup on motherboard question.
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Mmm, I would say: VCC --> USB+5V -D --> USB_PXX- +D --> USB_PXX+ Ground --> GND
    vincentjam​es501 1 83 Zenthar
09-19-2008 at 02:49 AM
On [CPUs] CPU running slower than rated (not a power management issue)
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Do you know how hot your CPU runs? It might not support speedstep, but P4 support thermal throttling.
    grammaticu​s 12 238 Grimmy
09-01-2008 at 04:38 PM
On [CPUs] Should I get a Q6600 / E8400
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If you plan on keeping the PC for 5 years, keep the cash until somewhere next year and get a Nehalem (or whatever AMD will throw against it) [...]
    jamesgodda​rd 5 314 jamesgodda​rd
08-29-2008 at 05:33 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600 vs Q9300 for gaming
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There will be more of a gain if you invest the price difference between the 2 on a GPU upgrade.
    isaacrobot 10 351 gamerk316
08-26-2008 at 02:29 PM
On [CPUs] Worth upgrading?
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If you do lots of CPU intensive work like Video processing, switching to a Quad sure would make quite a difference, otherwise it might not b [...]
    Axell 6 158 Axell
08-26-2008 at 02:25 AM
On [CPUs] 1600MHz FSB or 1333MHz FSB
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Unless you really want the unlocked multiplier, just get the Q9650 (not the QX9650), you will save 460$. Anyway Nehalem will require a new s [...]
    Argonous 9 277 Zenthar
08-22-2008 at 04:22 AM
On [CPUs] Advice needed, all fanboys stay away
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Both Intel and AMD setups you suggested are good, but, as you said, the AMD processor isn't as "powerful". Moreover, AM3 compatibi [...]
2   azkyte 57 1057 yipsl
08-26-2008 at 07:47 AM
On [CPUs] Lost in the cpu world
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If you insist on staying AMD, I say the cheaper the better, get the 5400+ Black Edition. The 6000+ wouldn't be bad either, but maybe less OC [...]
    totalwindu​p 17 369 totalwindu​p
08-16-2008 at 11:55 PM
On [CPUs] A glimpse at the difficulties of multi threading
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Multi-threading an application seems easy: make one core do that and the other do that ... In fact it's pretty damn complex since they all h [...]
2   turpit 89 1201 turpit
08-23-2008 at 05:41 AM
On [CPUs] BIOS Update Error
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Most recent boards can also load BIOS from USB sticks. After you updated the BIOS, did you reset the settings to default values (different [...]
    kapgun 18 344 JonathanDe​ane
08-16-2008 at 05:25 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 8800GS SLi
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A good 600-650W would do yes. The is actually cheaper than the Antec EarthWatt on Newegg due to MIR. Still, I don't think SLI is the bes [...]
    dbman19 5 217 jpdykes
08-09-2008 at 08:47 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] needing a power supply for 2x9800gtx
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A would probably be enough and of better quality.
    resop27 2 131 Zenthar
08-09-2008 at 02:42 PM
On [CPUs] E8600 and e7300 instock @ Newegg
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Any news of other Intel releases for the Wolfdale and Yorkfield? Any good reference site (don't say google, I've been looking for this info [...]
    roadrunner​197069 12 520 soldier37
08-10-2008 at 03:27 AM
On [CPUs] Choppyness In Oblivion
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Have you tried the ""?
    Cymus 34 716 Cymus
09-18-2008 at 10:36 AM
On [Other Components] Problem with Ethernet cable
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Technically they are NOT all the same. Some manufacturers might just brand cat6 cables as cat5/5e so they don't have to support 2 manufactur [...]
    PeskyPesky 10 299 jitpublish​er
07-04-2008 at 03:18 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600 VS. E8400
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Just like any consumer product, you have to understand what it is for and identify your needs. Quads will be a bit more future-proof (like 3 [...]
    febtiger 21 723 raif995
07-14-2008 at 09:37 PM
On [CPUs] Reccomended CUP/mobo combo for World of Warcraft
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So do I, but if do do some catch-up reading on NVidia "new" 9800GTX(+) and the upcomming 260/280 you will start to like ATI a whol [...]
    essex23 26 636 wisecracke​r
07-08-2008 at 04:24 AM
On [CPUs] AMD vs Intel
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(extra) Start from there and come back with questions. BTW, if you think CPUs are boring, consider yourself lucky you don't have to [...]
    jonbull 47 1225 MathiasSch​nell
06-26-2008 at 06:31 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Help with finding a new psu
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Corsair would be a good choice yes. For your current needs, the 550VX, 650TX, 520HX or 620HX (if you want dual-gpu headroom) would do just f [...]
    mrgonzo 6 219 Shadow7037​93
06-17-2008 at 03:23 PM
On [CPUs] E8400 vs Q9450
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It depends on how long you plan on keeping that CPU, and how heavy you multitask. By heavy multitasking I mean stuff like playing games, whi [...]
    guyzk1 7 513 GODSPEED7
06-01-2008 at 09:03 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Which of these PSUs actually outputs more power?
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OCZ, it is of much better quality and will support the GTX without problems.
    egroeg 9 359 homerdog
05-28-2008 at 03:26 AM
On [Other Components] PC upgrade advice
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If your current MB supports the Q9450, why not just keep that and upgrade to SLI when you need it? The P35 chipset is a very decent one and [...]
    jlodvo 3 176 jlodvo
05-24-2008 at 05:27 AM
On [Other Components] How computer savvy are you?
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I wouldn't call C++ "easy"; it's not tough, but I think Java is better to force the Object Oriented Programming mindset C++ doesn' [...]
    elitesyste​m 35 766 lucuis
05-20-2008 at 04:46 AM
On [Other Components] new guy need help
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A license is a license, as long as you don't use it on 2 computers at the same time. There might be a difference between OEM and Retail lice [...]
    jdizzle 6 231 Zenthar
05-10-2008 at 05:01 AM
On [CPUs] Quad vs Dual Gaming
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Not only does the game has to be multi-threaded to take advantage of the quad core, but the GPU must not be bottlenecking the system as well [...]
    kazar123 20 632 grieve
05-09-2008 at 05:39 PM
On [CPUs] which is better?
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It depends on what is good OC to you. Many people reached 4GHz with the E8400 on Gigabyte DS3L (90$), invest the extra on good after-market [...]
    patater 32 569 yipsl
05-10-2008 at 04:48 AM
On [CPUs] q6600 extremly hot! plz help
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The high temp is actually the MB's temp, not his CPU's. Ok, ~55C is great, but with stock cooling it isn't terrible. Have you tried other [...]
    Eternal_Pw​nage 29 901 nukemaster
07-17-2008 at 08:06 PM
On [CPUs] When will 4X cores = 4X performance?
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I think that is why dual-core seemed such a boost without applications having to be "optimized" for it and why multi-cpu has been [...]
    Scyle 25 814 Can Not
04-05-2008 at 04:48 PM
On [CPUs] X3350 (Q9450) Core Temps?
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The HSF might simply not be seated properly. Try removing and reinstalling it.
    my-spot 10 1959 jincuteguy
06-04-2008 at 07:51 AM
On [Other Components] What is a good FAST CD-ROM for Gaming?
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I don't know if over time they fixed this, but a few years back the 52x had a noticeable acoustic difference ... the things would sound like [...]
    Zer0Cool 7 409 Zenthar
03-28-2008 at 09:26 PM
On [CPUs] chess computer
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To me a CPU the physical packaging, not a core, so we are on the same page :).
3   Bobby Fisc​her 110 2421 rockstone1
04-04-2008 at 07:21 AM
On [CPUs] What is your CPU History
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Systems that I actually owned myself: PII 450MHz, Athlon 1GHz, Athlon XP 2800+, Xeon E3110 Before that it was my parent's and the early o [...]
3   kevinali 103 2397 LordConrad
03-29-2008 at 12:41 AM
On [CPUs] It's Here!
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Based on that , the E3110 is "UP" too and it works fine on my machine so I don't think it should be a concern. I guess it stands f [...]
    stabgotham 24 998 comrade
03-28-2008 at 02:04 AM
On [CPUs] E8400 low WEI score?
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Even if I agree with Kraynor about WEI being worthless, I can still be a symptom of something being wrong. I wouldn't have worried about a 5 [...]
    NottJim 5 469 NottJim
03-25-2008 at 03:48 PM
On [CPUs] has anyone actually tried a Xeon E3110 instead of an E8400?
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Glad to be wrong :P I wonder if it will have the same CPUID as the Q9450 since they seem to share the same spec...
    alpine18 32 3711 Zenthar
03-22-2008 at 02:18 AM
On [CPUs] Tired of waiting for e8400's...
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Moreover, PCWizard 2008 (v1.84) even detects the CPU as an E8400... There is a full active thread on the matter .
    ninwbhaugg 44 1186 pauldh
03-21-2008 at 07:08 PM
On [CPUs] Intel Xeon Processor?
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It all depends on the Xeon and the motherboard. If you are referring specifically to the E3110, most people reported it worked on any MB tha [...]
    rapankzs 8 470 jedimaster​ben
03-16-2008 at 06:25 PM
On [Sound Cards] Razer AC-1 vs. onboard Realtek ALC888 - big difference?
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Some people will tell you they see a difference because they do, some people will tell you the same because they convinced themselves they d [...]
    bgstewar 4 710 Kraynor
03-23-2008 at 05:03 PM
On [Other Components] which is better PC turned on 24/7 or shutting it down daily?
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I don't believe it makes any noticable difference. I've been turning my PC on and of multiple times a day for the past 3 years and nothing e [...]
    Nocutius 24 1993 BadDog1
12-03-2006 at 03:38 PM
On [Other Components] GRAAH! I'm so pissed off I could kill people! Need a new...
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Might be less trouble to find a "generic" keyboard that you like and get some transparent sticker overlays for the key; it would g [...]
    RTsa 22 1984 Highspeedf​reak
11-25-2006 at 09:14 PM
On [Network Interface Cards] Is The LINKSYS BEFSR41 10/100Mbps Router a good choice?
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I got a version 3 BEFSR41 and would gladly change it with it if I wasn't on a student's buget. At least 2-3 times a week it seems to  [...]
    Swany420 12 1350 Zenthar
11-08-2006 at 02:25 AM
On [CPUs] Just built my Conroe System - crazy temps!
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Have you tried with CPU intensive, like Prime95? This could be a better reference. If the temp only goes up a few degrees under this test, I [...]
3   Kronicide 126 15663 AddictiveH​erring
09-27-2006 at 04:39 AM
On [CPUs] fastest-amd-opteron-vs-i ntel-core-2-extreme
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I think most people don't hate AMD, it's just that they absolutely love the new C2D :D. Most people just want the best bang for the buck. T [...]
2   qurious69s​s 79 5822 evilr00t
09-10-2006 at 03:37 AM
On [Network Interface Cards] Home Network Newbie Questions
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N is faster than G, but the standard isn't official yet, they are still sorting-out some interoperability issues I think. Unless you absolut [...]
    HeldUp 5 1344 The_OGS
09-02-2006 at 05:50 PM
On [Other Components] Mouse jerks randomly, tried everything; Motherboard problem?
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I would have to go with ibpalle, I think this is a surface problem. I witnessed this kind of problem on glossy, near-white or otherwise very [...]
    crow_smili​ng 15 1325 Evad_jr
06-15-2006 at 08:17 PM
On [CPUs] Gamecube, Xbox, PS2!
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I have been a video game fan since my early age. I got a NES at the age of 7 and I have always been a Nintendo fan. I too wa disapointed by [...]
    xxsk8er101​xx 31 249 Matisaro
11-22-2001 at 06:27 AM
On [CPUs] Canadian Outlets???
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This is actualy in toronto, but the got a lot of cool stuff ranging from cases to perltier. <A HREF="http://www.bigfootcomputers. [...]
    Corona999 4 114 BlackWolf6​6
07-24-2001 at 06:55 AM
On [CPUs] AMD FAQ
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2. Athlon "A" in the old "Slot A" Athlon, the one that looks like a Sega cartrige, it had off-die cache. Athlon "B& [...]
    dhlucke 16 134 AmdMeltdow​n
07-06-2001 at 08:57 PM
On [CPUs] IA64 is faster then x86-64... I am right...
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But backt then, there wasn't as much people having PCs ... I'm sure IA-64 will have a bright futur, it's about time someone decide to drop [...]
    rcf84 12 133 mpjesse
07-04-2001 at 07:46 PM
On [CPUs] Pathetic P4 1.7
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Conspiracy might be a bit hard to describe what Intel is trying to do. From my point of view, Intel is trying to get it's customers and deve [...]
2   AeroSnoop 52 321 Raystonn
04-25-2001 at 06:50 AM
On [CPUs] Making a CPU
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Every game console is just that, isn't it?
    Hawkeye 9 158 machow
04-04-2001 at 04:01 AM
On [CPUs] AMD is turning into Intel
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AMD still must be careful since he is playing in the big leages, he cannot afford to make many mistakes. And I think it is preferable to re- [...]
    slvr_phoen​ix 36 314 Sojourn
03-09-2001 at 08:29 PM
On [CPUs] TSC in Canada selling P4 systems, bunch of BS.....
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So basicaly what Intel is saying is: "Our ego and the way we look worth much more than the interests of the people we will sell ou prod [...]
    tbirdinsid​e 20 91 DeSilentio
03-06-2001 at 04:49 AM
On [CPUs] 1.2ghz Athlon temperature too hot???
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What kind of cooling do you have in your casing? Proper air circulation is necessary inside the casing or whatever HSF you put on your CPU w [...]
    TheGr81 10 108 phsstpok
03-05-2001 at 09:54 PM
On [CPUs] Box CPU Fan/HS
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I don't know what you might get for HSF, but with my boxed 1Ghz "B" type I got a CoolerMaster (AMD confirmed that it's what they s [...]
    Booky 3 85 Zenthar
03-03-2001 at 05:45 PM
On [CPUs] Athlon C, DDR, Alienware and My Hatred of Mankind
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You mean that for once the problem, isn't in a VIA chipset ... wow, I'm still under shock LOL
3   tfbww 143 936 wusy
03-14-2001 at 05:57 AM
On [CPUs] Tbird "C"? Arg! (Help please)
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Ok, first you have to know that runnin a TBird 100Mhz FSB will not slow down your memory since the Athlon FSB is dual (wich make a "mar [...]
    Prodigal 5 130 QuantumDTN
03-02-2001 at 11:16 PM
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