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On [CPUs] E4300 Core2 impressive     caamsa 1 758
01-09-2007 at 08:23 PM
On [CPUs] Core 2 Quad price cut.     caamsa 6 1245 BadDog1
03-17-2007 at 12:42 PM
On [CPUs] AM2 Processor Prices     caamsa 46 2989 RichPLS
03-21-2007 at 06:09 AM
On [CPUs] Stuck heat sink     caamsa 23 918 caamsa
04-27-2007 at 03:22 PM
On [CPUs] AMD dominates Supercomputers, used in more systems!!!
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All hail thunderman! :heink: Well at least he is consistent. :pt1cable:
    thunderman 32 485 randomizer
11-19-2008 at 07:52 AM
On [CPUs] I7 and X58 on newegg.co Just got mine!!!
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Well then make that a personal barrier......I usually stick with boards less than 200 bucks....for that matter for boards less than [...]
2   roadrunner​197069 88 1320 spathotan
11-19-2008 at 01:03 AM
On [CPUs] AMD: Core i7 as being out of touch with the marketplace
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Hell, drop the price of those mother boards some and I might even pick up an i7........and the last Intell cpu I owned was a Tutulan. Th [...]
2   dragonspra​yer 99 1764 croc
11-19-2008 at 09:57 AM
On [CPUs] AMD to give ATI Radeon users a huge performance boost beyond Graphics!
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Egadds..............I never knew.............how selfless of me.................... "All men live enveloped in whale-lines [...]
2   thunderman 53 972 salem80
11-16-2008 at 03:46 PM
On [CPUs] Gloom and Doom
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I still think it is hard to judge the economy by the stock market. I know things are tough but really how much more crap do we need to buy a [...]
2   turpit 62 833 turpit
11-16-2008 at 03:51 AM
On [CPUs] Were slot mounted CPUs a good idea?
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I think one problem was cooling the cpu and the amount of space a cpu and heat sink would take up in a system if mounted that way. Think abo [...]
    customisbe​tter 28 513 MU_Enginee​r
11-02-2008 at 06:45 PM
On [CPUs] What's the best processor I can upgrade to?
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The AM2 6000+ cpu is an excellent chip I have one myself and it comes highly recommended. Sahil it appears to me that your board will suppor [...]
    sahil 12 490 mathos
10-26-2008 at 04:13 PM
On [CPUs] What computers did you own in the old days? Share your story!
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My first computer. http://kara.allthingsd.com/files/2008/01/abacus-1-ajhd.jpg
    NewLCD123 32 857 cjl
10-19-2008 at 07:41 AM
On [CPUs] Intel Core i7 (Nehalem): Architecture By AMD? : Introduction
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I agree with you but I do think a recession is going to hurt Intell more than it will hurt AMD. For AMD it can't get much worse. :D [...]
3   enigma067 102 1716 reynod
10-23-2008 at 02:11 PM
On [CPUs] Watch out Intel here comes AMDhabi!!!!
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I doubt AMD would make such a stupid move to knowingly violate a licensing agreement. I think Intell is full of it by making this claim.
4   jaydeejohn 181 2585 turpit
10-13-2008 at 07:05 AM
On closed [CPUs] Barcelona surrenders to Shanghai: 45nm AMD heart beating 20% faster?
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http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/1151/MO/SA-MO-1983ND.jpg and that my friends is all I have to say about that... [...]
2   dattimr 73 1542 turpit
10-02-2008 at 04:23 AM
On closed [CPUs] AMD finally seeing the dawn?
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Hmm now back to the topic. I think AMD has a chance for other reasons as well. Not just that they are finally getting back on track with the [...]
2   BaronMatri​x 69 1143 Jake_Barne​s
09-28-2008 at 02:37 PM
On [CPUs] Phenom as good or better than Intel in gaming?
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If you factor in over clocking intell is superior, but on a level playing field I would say AMD is not that far off. My K-8 X2 6000+ is ba [...]
4   jaydeejohn 157 2708 roofus
10-05-2008 at 12:38 AM
On [CPUs] Fud - Nehalem Will Get 8 cores at 45nm in 2H 2009, Confirmed.
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Coming from Fudzilla..........it must be true...........;-P
    AuDioFreaK​39 31 816 Reynod
09-18-2008 at 03:54 PM
On [CPUs] $100 Upgrade for an AMD 64 X2 System
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I second that. I picked up my 6000+ over a year ago for $170.00 and it has been more than sufficient for me. I Just added a 4850 to my sys [...]
    Jonn 12 291 BobWya
09-09-2008 at 02:18 AM
On [CPUs] Phenom X4 9950 vs Pentium E5200
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If I were you I would pick up a better motherboard for you E2160 and OC it to at least 3.0 or 3.2 Ghz. If you can get that OC then I would s [...]
    Seanydude6​78 26 1403 modtech
09-08-2008 at 06:07 PM
On [CPUs] AMD & INTEL
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Where would anything be with out evolution.....now that is the question you should be asking......or let's go back a little further..... [...]
2   JED 53 1071 jimmysmitt​y
09-03-2008 at 10:50 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Sped up fans and CPU temp went UP?
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I agree with Grimmy. Play around with it. Make sure the wires from the power supply are not blocking the air flow. I would say set the front [...]
    newnerd 9 311 newnerd
08-30-2008 at 11:55 PM
On [CPUs] Help with buying a computer
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This is a little dated but a fairly simple guide to help you out.
    KERMO 18 455 dobby
08-24-2008 at 05:17 PM
On [CPUs] When can one buy the parts to build a Nehalem PC?
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From what I have read, Nehalem will be released in late 2008 but for only highend desktop and dual-processor platforms and then in Q3 2009 f [...]
    hajime 10 363 Reynod
08-18-2008 at 10:35 AM
On [CPUs] AMD AM2 Athlon 64 6000+ stock fan
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I have the same processor and stock fan and it is fine. My cpu runs between 35 adn 45 idle and about 55+ under load. On some mother bo [...]
    RetroDude 10 387 RetroDude
08-17-2008 at 08:05 PM
On [Other Components] Fan whine, what ...the heck ..is my problem?
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I was thinking the same thing.....the last whiney loud fan that I had was from a graphics card.
    1hrboot 26 445 jtt283
08-13-2008 at 11:27 AM
On [Other Components] THE PC vs. CONSOLE WAR: PC's are LOSING.
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@orderchaos One thing I agree with is that I do love messing around my my computers. Putting them together etc....is half the fun. Can't do [...]
2   dragoncybe​r 63 1485 E3210
08-17-2008 at 10:32 AM
On [CPUs] 5200+ or 5000+ CPU
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Take a look at the two reviews of the 5000+ Brisbane.
    stryofthey​earxx 24 413 caamsa
08-07-2008 at 05:34 AM
On [CPUs] Will an e7200 beat out a e6600?
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qunatmusheep, I read that the sweet spot for the E7200 is 3.6 using DDR2 800. Anything above that did not return much extra in regards to a [...]
    rwayne 15 946 rwayne
07-24-2008 at 09:35 AM
On [CPUs] Choppyness In Oblivion
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You have any programs running in the back ground? That might cause a problem if all of a sudden your anitvirus or some other program starts [...]
    Cymus 36 821 jimmysmitt​y
10-18-2008 at 12:21 PM
On [CPUs] Intel a scammer?
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I agree that AMD was never able to get their fair share in the CPU market when AMD had the better product because Intel played dirty. Bu [...]
2   nightscope 50 956 Grimmy
07-21-2008 at 06:33 PM
On [CPUs] Why is Conroe so good with cache?
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Why is Conroe so good with cache? Dang and I thought it was because they had a better accountants to handle all that cache. :D
    protokille​r 10 340 protokille​r
07-20-2008 at 07:56 AM
On [CPUs] If AMD goes bankrupt will INTEL have monopoly?
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That sounds more like evolution than the economy. The truth is there are a lot of crap products out there that people buy, but the [...]
3   FugBen 136 2867 jimmysmitt​y
07-25-2008 at 03:10 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] How many of you run your case with the side panel removed?
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Ahhh would you guys walk around with your fly open......? Keep your case closed.........no one wants to see your stuff.
    atekido82 29 702 atekido82
07-12-2008 at 07:34 PM
On [CPUs] What Makes Core 2's So Much Better Than the X2
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Courage!
    donkeywash 28 691 jimmysmitt​y
07-13-2008 at 10:03 PM
On [Other Components] how do you guys like firefox 3>?
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I like the fire the best......hehehehe fire! fire! http://www.mediabistro.com/agencyspy/original/beavis.jpg
    Maverick7 42 1012 batkerson
06-19-2008 at 04:28 PM
On [CPUs] I returned my 8400 today!!!!
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:lol: Did check the date as to when this thread was started....... :ouch: About 4 months too late....
5   eternal 230 6862 caamsa
06-17-2008 at 01:03 AM
On [CPUs] Second opinion on my diagnosis, please?
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The PSU can do strange things. I had to replace mine recently. I would boot up my computer and some times the whole thing would all of [...]
    rmunsch 5 195 Pcnut
06-08-2008 at 04:48 AM
On [CPUs] AMD plans to release a 6 Core processor! Impressive
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Dude you can't claim to be a former AMD fanboy until you drop that AMD system. ;) Now in my garage I have an old pentium 4 2.8 no [...]
2   thunderman 59 1245 jimmysmitt​y
05-12-2008 at 09:26 PM
On [CPUs] Whats the deal with Windsor vs. Brisbane?
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Same as the wife's, you should be fine.
    joetheone 10 496 caamsa
05-10-2008 at 02:50 AM
On [CPUs] umm...I thought the charts where supposed to be better?
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A paper route is not a business................and beating off three times a day does not count as a side job, that is considered a [...]
    sted 37 612 ripNdeb
05-07-2008 at 06:04 PM
On [CPUs] E6750...7900GS...Really low 3d Mark Score
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Yea and a better video card would help as well. A 7900GS paired with a 6750 OC to 3.5 what a waste. Pick up an 8800GT. There is one for sa [...]
    One-Shot 9 293 Crazy-PC
05-04-2008 at 08:40 AM
On [CPUs] Selling Lawsuits AMD Vs Intel
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Well we know you graduated from the Alfred E. Newman Academy didn't you........ :D http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yh [...]
7   reynod 310 6213 reynod
05-18-2008 at 02:34 AM
On [CPUs] E8200 vs E8400
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Make sure you get a decent video card to match and compliment the power of that cpu cause it won't me a thing if you aint go that GPU thing. [...]
    Nox41 32 1609 Nox41
04-21-2008 at 06:22 PM
On [CPUs] Can we use neurons?
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The amount of energy needed for a space craft to go the speed of light would be so tremendous that it would be impossible. Stopping would be [...]
    Vertigon 48 1049 customisbe​tter
04-15-2008 at 04:44 AM
On [CPUs] Up the creek with my Socket 939...
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So you finally got a card.......cool beans.....
4   Shecky 181 3372 Shecky
04-11-2008 at 12:39 PM
On [CPUs] So... Do I stay with AMD or make the move to INTEL???
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Forgive me O great Factboy :D Your system is still decent. Hell the only thing I see myself upgrading in the next year is this vi [...]
2   dannyboy27 61 2470 rolli59
07-17-2008 at 11:49 PM
On [CPUs] Tiger Direct sent wrong cpu !!!
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I agree with the people who say call them and explain in a nice way about what your problem is. But just remember the highest lie rate is wh [...]
    tetracore4​4 44 1241 SpinachEat​er
04-26-2008 at 06:36 PM
On [Other Components] cold cathode UV is it bad for your skin?
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I doubt it can hurt you especially since it is inside your case. There is probably more danger from electro magnetic fields. :ouch: [...]
    jhyukkang 26 477 Evilonigir​i
03-28-2008 at 04:20 AM
On [CPUs] Online Computer Store??
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I purchased mainly from the Egg. Got a few things from Ewiz. Use reseller ratings to help you decide. There are a lot of good pla [...]
    rapankzs 11 548 caamsa
03-19-2008 at 02:48 AM
On [CPUs] Gold on old CPU's worth anything?
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If this information that I found it true....... "In general, a ton of circuit boards yields approximately 10 ounces of gold. [...]
2   SUPERCHARG​E 55 3184 jbj190
04-05-2008 at 09:58 PM
On [CPUs] E8200 - In Stock @ NEWEGG!
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Yea you can find them cheaper but is it a reputable place to buy it from. Probably not. Do your search again and then check it a [...]
    zenmaster 17 868 ocguy31
03-18-2008 at 01:10 AM
On [CPUs] Is this Computer worth $300??????
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I would say that $250.00 would be reasonable. You could always donate it and get a tax write off. Give it to a friend as a gift. I have used [...]
    zloginet 46 1267 zloginet
03-23-2008 at 11:18 PM
On [CPUs] A First Look at AMD's Triple Core Phenom
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Hmmm this could be the recession chip. With the economy slowing down this could be exacty what AMD needs.......kina ironic if you think abou [...]
    muk 45 1897 dengland88
05-13-2008 at 12:55 AM
On [CPUs] EU Fines Microsoft $1.3 Billion, is Intel far behind?!?!
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Ok, now all you boys and girls make up all nice like and go play with your computers. :D
4   chunkymons​ter 183 3779 spoonboy
03-10-2008 at 06:28 PM
On [CPUs] AMD: Stubborn or just Dumb?
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I don't think they made the right choice by releasing a substandard chip. In regards to what AMD will do in the future who knows.... [...]
2   redboy33 83 4303 reynod
03-01-2008 at 07:45 AM
On [CPUs] "My god, it's full of stars, ...I mean phenoms"
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I guess they would have to make some changes to accommodate a different system and it would no longer be integrated. But/if Intell mov [...]
2   spoonboy 78 2080 mathos
02-28-2008 at 12:57 PM
On [CPUs] Investing in AMD
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Good point! :D
2   nukchebi0 53 1260 caamsa
02-26-2008 at 05:41 AM
On [CPUs] LGA 775 = Dead socket walking?
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Good lord would people stop trying to predict the future and let what ever will be just be................... :pfff:
2   Loser777 52 1947 Loser777
02-27-2008 at 11:54 PM
On [CPUs] AMD Athlon 64 X2 upgrade & compatability question
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Take the time and learn how to over clock your current chip. You may be able to OC it to at least 2.6 ghz. That should be plenty for y [...]
    parabola 15 916 parabola
02-19-2008 at 03:50 PM
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