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On [CPUs] Athlon x2 Brisbane steppings     carver_g 3 460 carver_g
01-25-2008 at 06:40 AM
On [CPUs] Dell Diminsion 9200 cpu upgrade
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Not remotely true.
    jdcountryb​oy91 6 135 o1die
07-14-2008 at 12:30 PM
On [CPUs] upgrading dell optiplex gx280
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Max CPU for that system would be an HT (single core) Pentium 4 570 at 3.8Ghz. But that would not be worth the trouble or expense.
    loki993 6 290 BadTrip
07-04-2008 at 06:46 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Massive dust problem 5 years unopened case! :p
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Where can I pick up one of these free air compressors? :D
    vsdagama 42 915 assasin32
06-12-2008 at 12:30 AM
On [CPUs] upgrading a Dell Dimesion E521 CPU question
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About all you can know for sure is that a CPU that the system originally shipped with will work. Otherwise, you can google around to see [...]
    ct1615 5 195 kpo6969
05-30-2008 at 06:16 AM
On [CPUs] Can a cpu with missing pins work?
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Hell, I'd try it if the mainboard in my AM2 system was still under warranty. But it's not.
    gigman 21 564 gigman
05-27-2008 at 11:32 PM
On [CPUs] xeon 5100 series matched pair required?
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From what I know, they do have to be "matched" in the sense that they must have the same sSpec Number, which would at least mean [...]
    mallen22 4 144 mallen22
05-21-2008 at 01:08 AM
On [CPUs] Vista 64-bit installation with 4 GB
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Echoing the above, just reloaded Vista 64 (no service pack) yesterday with 4GB of RAM installed. No problems.
    htoonthura 14 483 htoonthura
05-13-2008 at 01:51 AM
On [CPUs] Help on upgrading processor
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Looks like this might be your mainboard. If so, the specs indicate that Core2 is not supported by that board. Good Luck.
    harkxmoppe​r 10 221 harkxmoppe​r
05-13-2008 at 06:26 AM
On [CPUs] Is this Computer worth $300??????
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The only thing removed is the requirement for activation. Otherwise, it's functionally identical.
    zloginet 46 1201 zloginet
03-23-2008 at 11:18 PM
On [CPUs] Best Deal as CompUSA close's
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I was at my local CompUSA today (Boulder, CO) and the only thing they have left of value to us is high-end PSU's at 50% off. Fairly good [...]
    SoiledBott​om 19 685 RPAaggieDu​de
02-22-2008 at 05:09 PM
On [CPUs] My CPU upgrade compatability question
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The OP has posted a new thread with the same topic here:
    parabola 10 388 carver_g
02-19-2008 at 04:40 PM
On [CPUs] Upgrading processor on a dell.
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StevieD, echo that exactly. I also support over 100 Dell PCs with various clients, most of them at a private K-8 school. Some of the PCs a [...]
    briantadho​rrocks 14 701 kpo6969
02-16-2008 at 06:55 AM
On   [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] UPS FAQ
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SomeJoe7777, thank you very much for putting this together. It's especially helpful that you made a chart with specific models and manufa [...]
    SomeJoe777​7 20 2367 Seicowolf
06-09-2008 at 09:56 AM
On [CPUs] PC crashing
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Try this: Boot to safe mode Right-click on My Computer. Click Advanced tab. Under startup and recovery, click settings Uncheck auto [...]
    4400_Overc​locker 10 267 coret
01-28-2008 at 01:19 PM
On [CPUs] FSX CPU quandry, E or Q?
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^ Nice! Thanks for the info.
    devereiii 31 2064 E8400Can
05-11-2008 at 11:44 PM
On [CPUs] How many different size and type pentium 4 processor's are there?
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Three. The first were the Willamette core on socket 423.
    inspecter7​1 18 388 Evilonigir​i
01-22-2008 at 05:00 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Looking for a new PSU for rather hot operation
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I have the Zalman 600. It's a great PSU, but it's designed to be a quiet PSU and thus tries to run lower fan speeds, etc. Might not be t [...]
    RodIshiCi 17 349 jsc
01-14-2008 at 05:19 PM
On [CPUs] Critique Zdnet's $2K MacPro QuadCore Killer
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You've obviously never used Solidworks!
    OlSkoolCho​pper 40 927 OlSkoolCho​pper
01-11-2008 at 02:41 AM
On [CPUs] HP Pent 4 2.8, whats my socket?
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CPUZ will tell you in 3 seconds
    F22Reject 18 261 OlSkoolCho​pper
12-24-2007 at 01:19 AM
On [CPUs] how do i reach command prompt when starting win xp in start with comma
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Maybe. Either way, the thread title is misleading. Should read 'Help, lost my password' or 'I can't log into my stolen computer.' OP: [...]
2   bubba43 71 1035 randomizer
12-25-2007 at 07:01 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] game crashes
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Good point. Try doing no-cost things first, if you haven't already. Run memtest. Underclock the Video card a bit. I do agree with ro [...]
    rwillis 23 540 MrCommunis​tGen
12-19-2007 at 03:15 AM
On [CPUs] will i kill my pc if i stick a C2D in P4 board
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I hear ya. How about this- if he wants to do a major upgrade of his system in less than a year, don't bother with the PD. If he want [...]
    50bmg 37 972 50bmg
12-06-2007 at 02:15 AM
On [CPUs] Compare Intel Pent. D925 3.0GHz
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It's partly that the mere mention of a netburst CPU in this forum sends some people through the roof. Although it's obviously slower and [...]
    pearlhouse 13 1638 zenmaster
12-05-2007 at 02:41 AM
On [Other Components] hdd running for 10 min right after boot..
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Longshot, but some antivirus software (like Symantec Corporate Edition v10) will automatically run a quick virus scan after the boot into Wi [...]
    jhyukkang 2 192 carver_g
11-29-2007 at 07:41 AM
On [Other Components] Windows XP Home or Professional?
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Any points to back up your claim?
    snowmanman 16 545 pogsnet
11-28-2007 at 10:49 AM
On [Sound Cards] SB Live or SoundMax integrated audio.
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Agree. Even the old Live! Value has EAX which really does make a noticeable difference in EAX enabled games.
    trekkie 3 477 sirkillalo​t
10-13-2007 at 12:04 PM
On [CPUs] Penryn will be released with a 1600 mhz FSB @ 3.4 ghz
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Intel's first 1066 chip came to market in December of 2005.
    the_vorlon 11 1748 carver_g
08-30-2007 at 06:17 PM
On [CPUs] Athlon XP 2200+ or Celeron 2.66GHZ???
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The 2000+ is generally a little faster but it does not 'vapourize' a P4 2.0. Try google. You'll find many comparisons between the tw [...]
    DLDude 11 714 joefriday
08-30-2007 at 05:44 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Should I run my spec on a 300w PSU?
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A 7600GS uses less than 6A since it doesn't have an external power connector. The 7600GT is the same. Let's say the GS uses 4-5A. That [...]
    BazSolo 15 461 jaguarskx
08-31-2007 at 05:39 AM
On [CPUs] QX6850 while running Bioshock
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I get the exact same thing with my system. Fourth core pegged, the rest a little below 50%.
    Rothgard 8 930 carver_g
08-24-2007 at 03:07 AM
On [CPUs] Does having XP Home limit your dual-core CPU?
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Agree with aevm (as usual). You definitely know your stuff. If I recall, Microsoft licenses XP Home and Pro by sockets. Home can only [...]
    MathiasSch​nell 18 2219 turpit
08-20-2007 at 06:28 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Silent PSU at 600-700 Watts-- which?
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I can verify that it is extremely quiet.
    zeek987 11 475 zenmaster
08-16-2007 at 08:54 PM
On [CPUs] Upgrading CPU for core2 E6850 on DELL
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Sorry, that was meant to be an add-on to Zenmaster's comment about getting a case and mainboard, as the OS that came with your Dell ca [...]
    pstealth 9 882 pstealth
07-31-2007 at 08:08 PM
On [CPUs] System update for FSX
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From my experience, I would agree that more cores are better. I've read that FSX with SP1 can scale out to 32 cores. I've monitored co [...]
    NewbieTech​GodII 13 353 NewbieTech​GodII
07-29-2007 at 01:57 AM
On [CPUs] FSB 1333 chips on non 1333 'compliant' 965 boards
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I think you meant to say that they are 'capable' of 2000fsb. The manufacturer does not actually 'support' 2000fsb speeds.
    arianon 30 2257 azrael-
08-08-2007 at 09:55 PM
On [CPUs] Newegg cancelled my Q6600 order
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Let me get this straight: you go to Walmart, you buy a CD that you later realize you don't want, and they won't take it back because it's [...]
2   rdavis01 82 3677 equivocali​ty
07-25-2007 at 09:15 AM
On [CPUs] Pentium d 945 or 950 ?
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The 950 has all the features of the 945, plus it adds Intel Virtualization Technology. I would keep it. Although if your board can tak [...]
    durhamilto​n 8 794 bkiserx7
06-28-2007 at 04:06 PM
On [CPUs] Pentium D 940 vs. C2D e6600
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Obviously. But it's also twice the price of the 940. The OP is asking if the price difference is worth the extra money. Which dep [...]
    shadymnms 28 2430 tranhgiang
06-07-2007 at 04:07 PM
On [CPUs] Vintage buld; which CPU?!
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Right; It was the last SlotA chip, and I even remember it was the Orion core with a 128K L2 and 512K, off-die, 1/3 core speed L2. That thi [...]
    m25 39 1927 Minerva
06-05-2007 at 03:01 PM
On [CPUs] Where do re-sellers get their Computer Hardware?
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A few zillion years ago when the world was blessed with the Captain Robert April Computer Shop, I bought most of my stuff from Ingram. I [...]
    Artmic 31 2867 fishbyer
06-10-2007 at 04:43 PM
On [CPUs] Petion to ban RobX2/Reaper08 for good!
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Poor Rob. The kid has about as much control over his emotions as a pregnant woman; he's got major problems at home or some other trauma t [...]
    eric54 13 1084 function9
05-13-2007 at 03:27 AM
On [CPUs] Quick processor upgrade on my Dell Dimension 5150
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I hear ya. I'm not offended at all, just looking at the OP's particular case from more of a business perspective rather than an enthusi [...]
    Agent0725 12 800 adapa
04-27-2007 at 06:37 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU Suggestions Pl0x!
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Good points indeed.
    Lavace 12 554 merc14
04-02-2007 at 09:48 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] How much POWER do i need
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Do you know off hand if the 8-pin cards you refer to can use a 6-pin connector with an adapter or must the PSU have the 8-pin connector [...]
    Zigg 9 1174 carver_g
04-01-2007 at 10:25 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Suggest a decent PSU
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It's still April 1, right? :)
    mcfly2000 11 463 30below
04-01-2007 at 10:31 PM
On [CPUs] Please help to choose D915 or X2 3800+ for gaming
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According to the benchies here at Tom's Hardware, the AMD is faster at most tasks, including gaming. -G
    rkhoo 30 1534 digitaldoc
03-23-2007 at 07:39 PM
On [CPUs] upgrading a intel 478 2.4ghz?
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I agree with that if we're talking about a P4 2.4. However, if the 2.4 chip is actually a Celeron (the poster doesn't actually say whic [...]
    maxxmopar 13 729 DragonSpra​yer
03-13-2007 at 12:10 AM
On [CPUs] Best CPU for upgrading an i845 socket 478 system?
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Wow, really interesting thread that you linked, although I didn't see any mention of the Dimension 2300/2350/2400/3000/4600/4700/1100/B110. [...]
    FredWeston 22 1324 joefriday
03-07-2007 at 09:48 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] GPU for 375W PSU ?
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My last machine was a Dell 9100 with the afore-mentioned 375w power supply. Mine said 18/16 amps for the a/b 12v rails on the label. I ran [...]
    giriw92 27 1457 sirheck
02-25-2007 at 03:00 PM

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