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On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Monitoring 12v rail     cisco 3 190 cisco
05-07-2008 at 05:36 AM
On [CPUs] Good budget CPU and Mobo combo     cisco 11 399 lunyone
04-14-2008 at 04:31 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU for 8800 GTS     cisco 5 688 cisco
01-02-2007 at 06:17 AM
On [CPUs] AMD replacing faulty Opty chips     cisco 0 209 cisco
04-28-2006 at 07:09 PM
On [CPUs] This may be the ram of choice for AM2     cisco 35 1492 TabrisDark​Peace
04-07-2006 at 09:11 AM
On [CPUs] AMD looks to revive the math co-processor     cisco 3 344 gOJDO
03-19-2006 at 04:18 PM
On [CPUs] Google chooses AMD servers     cisco 7 382 ShortyNumb​er45
03-04-2006 at 02:19 PM
On [CPUs] Upgrade to Opty or add another 7800GT     cisco 31 971 cisco
03-03-2006 at 03:16 AM
On [Sound Cards] x-fi music versus onboard SB live     cisco 2 594 4ryan6
02-26-2006 at 08:39 AM
On [CPUs] FX-55 VS 4800+     cisco 6 507 Ycon
02-24-2006 at 05:24 PM
On [CPUs] Microsoft may have a new policy on upgrades     cisco 10 677 IRanNaked
02-24-2006 at 06:44 PM
On [Other Components] Two different lcd running as dual monitors     cisco 3 338 mdd1963
02-06-2006 at 03:18 PM
On [CPUs] considering upgrade 4000+ San Diego vs 4400+ Dual Core     cisco 5 332 RichPLS
02-03-2006 at 08:57 PM
On [CPUs] If AMD goes bankrupt will INTEL have monopoly?
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I agree it's a reorganization of debt not a death sentence. Many companies that are still around filed BK at one time. I would be willin [...]
3   FugBen 136 2867 jimmysmitt​y
07-25-2008 at 03:10 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] recomend a PSU for antec 900 build
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PC Power is tough to beat.
    m60lmg 7 377 BlackKnigh​t7891
07-14-2008 at 11:29 PM
On [CPUs] sorry!another SAD news for AMD fans
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Whether your an Intel fanboy or AMD, you had better hope they bring something to the fight soon. If they go under we all lose. If it were no [...]
    iluvgillgi​ll 21 1004 spud
06-06-2008 at 08:57 PM
On [Other Components] RAID 0 for good system performance
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Just get a raptor 150. You can always add a storage drive later. RAID 0 does add performance but it also increases unreliability. I have alw [...]
    drfelip 13 740 ke7diz
09-13-2008 at 05:34 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Choice between 2 power supplies....
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This is the one I have and it is stout for a 750w. Maximum PC built a 1500 gaming system using the 610w and a q6600 so it should be mo [...]
    xringx 4 209 Sailer
05-24-2008 at 05:57 PM
On [CPUs] Which set is more futureproof and cost effective?
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I would get the Intel set up. You'll get more use out of it before you need to upgrade. Regardless of what you buy today, it will be obsolet [...]
    Jasumi 5 212 spuddyt
05-24-2008 at 12:41 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Question About Upgrade
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Sometimes computers made by companies like Gateway except only proprietary power supplies. If it will except an ATX power supply, you can bu [...]
    Sebrina 4 165 BLACKSCI
05-24-2008 at 04:27 AM
On [CPUs] Quads v Duos
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If you go with a quad get a either the 6600,6700, or 9450.
    CPUser 11 459 aevm
05-22-2008 at 03:19 PM
On [CPUs] Q6700: 110-113C in BIOS. Too Hot?
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I agree start by reinstalling the heat sink. Clean off old thermal paste using either something like the link below. Then use a good thermal [...]
    Sophisto 9 410 Sophisto
05-14-2008 at 06:23 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] would a OCZ StealthXstream 500w be good for this build??
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I would be willing to bet you'd be lucky to even get it to boot. I know it sucks to pay a lot for a power supply but it does make a differ [...]
    deathrage4​life 8 728 derek85
05-14-2008 at 02:23 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PC Power & Cooling 750W Silencer
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No problems running that. Keep in mind that the 750w is rate at the power continuously and has a peak of 825w I believe. PCP&C's PSUs wi [...]
    Vashek 4 219 cisco
05-07-2008 at 05:27 AM
On [CPUs] X4 9850 Vs E8400 Vs Q6600
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I don't think you can lose either way. The e8400 is a great chip with excellent performance. The Q6600 is a strong performer as well and if [...]
    ducker19 37 4816 Grimmy
06-01-2008 at 04:58 PM
On [Other Components] HTPC needs a quiet CPU HSF
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I'm not sure if it will fit under the fan guard on the top but this one would probably be quieter and cool better too. If it fits. I jus [...]
    Wolfshadw 14 536 Wolfshadw
05-09-2008 at 03:04 PM
On [Other Components] 2gb duel vs 3gb single channel
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2GB in dual channel.
    dsm7809 14 716 cisco
04-30-2008 at 05:51 PM
On [Other Components] To SSD !!! or not TO SSD !!!
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I agree with deuce the cost way out weights the benefit unless your talking about a laptop and you have money to burn. When they come down i [...]
    cooljumbo2​008 10 441 cooljumbo2​008
04-29-2008 at 10:40 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600
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Yeah that was pretty entertaining. I guess he had to go. All the neighborhood kids are there to give him his daily tea bagging. I can't im [...]
    heathy007 42 756 baked_94
06-30-2008 at 12:01 PM
On [CPUs] E8400 vs Q6600
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I know people keep saying it but its true, as time goes on app, games, and OS will take advantage of more cores. If you want to overclock th [...]
    hitman24 23 797 joneb
04-26-2008 at 06:23 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU help
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If you notice Gateway FX540XV with a Q6600 and an 8800GT uses a 700w PSU. I would be willing to bet the BFG is a better PSU than the Delta b [...]
    m2moore 18 347 englandr75​3
04-25-2008 at 08:42 AM
On [CPUs] workstation for math
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I would imagine 8 gigs of ram should be sufficient. And I agree that a E8400 would probably be the best bet. You want the fastest clock spee [...]
    random guy 8 279 dobby
04-22-2008 at 06:51 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 610 silencer only runs 1 video card?
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Yes the 610 is a very stout 600w PSU, and will easily power 9600GT SLI.
    divpers 9 329 Zorg
04-21-2008 at 11:08 PM
On [CPUs] E8200 vs E8400
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If you have the money I think the E8400 is the ticket, faster and easier to find. The E8500 is a joke, 90 dollars more for 160mhz, no thanks [...]
    Nox41 32 1609 Nox41
04-21-2008 at 06:22 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] The 900 is gone!!!
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If they have deactivated it then changes are its being discontinued. There would be no other reason to get rid of a very popular mid-sized c [...]
    jonyb222 24 1007 FrozenGpu
04-27-2008 at 09:53 AM
On [CPUs] Windows Stuttering
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Have you tried updating the bios? This sounds like a glitch that a bios update might cure. If not, than I agree it could be the PSU. Usually [...]
    gsp01 10 604 gsp01
08-29-2008 at 05:59 AM
On [CPUs] dual core VS quad core in Real Life
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How applications function with multi-cores will change over the coming years. Intel and Microsoft have invested $20 million into improving m [...]
    colore 37 1704 crazyfish2
04-13-2008 at 07:00 PM
On [CPUs] which one!!???
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SLI will give you the biggest improvement boost as far as gaming goes.
    focker 8 272 densetsu61​2
04-22-2008 at 06:51 AM
On [CPUs] what happend to the 6400 be?
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Do you mean like this one?
    gigman 7 328 tekzor
04-11-2008 at 05:17 PM
On [Other Components] should i go to vista sp1?
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Yes, I have updated all three of my Vista machines to SP1, have had no issues.
    jampack714 30 1008 StevieD
06-28-2008 at 09:26 PM
On [Sound Cards] Creative sucks, I need some soundcard advice
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Creative Lab sucks, I have had issues with their 64bit driver in Vista.
    chedrz 24 1203 TheMiracle
05-23-2008 at 07:15 PM
On [CPUs] A Few Questions about new System
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Agreed you will not be able to overclock that computer and you will have a difficult time finding a video card replacement. I think Dell doe [...]
    cooljumbo2​008 12 349 cooljumbo2​008
04-11-2008 at 06:02 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Did I blow up my power supply?!?!
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Your problem might ly in battery backups as well. You might have too much running through one section of the backup, like the battery side. [...]
    p3matty 17 756 p3matty
04-09-2008 at 06:02 PM
On [CPUs] what cpu should i get. out of these.
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I've built 2 systems using the Q6600 and it's has impressive the Sh** out of me. I think it is a very solid performer today, and yes when ap [...]
    hitman24 24 745 spencercpu​1983
04-11-2008 at 02:17 AM
On [CPUs] Up the creek with my Socket 939...
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Don't know if anyone answered your question about Opterons but they are AMD workstation processors. They are the highest quality processors, [...]
4   Shecky 181 3372 Shecky
04-11-2008 at 12:39 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec Neo vs. PC Power & Cooling
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For just 30.00 more you can get the PCP&C 750w Quad Silencer, it's one of the best on the market. I own one and love it. If that's more [...]
    SirMoby 23 682 The_Blood_​Raven
04-05-2008 at 05:55 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Barebone and Quad with 250w!?
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i would be surprised if a quad will run at 100% with a 250w.
    k-arts 7 454 rozar
04-03-2008 at 11:45 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] SLI Power Needs?
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I built a system for my nephew recently using new and some of his old part: Q6600, EVGA 680I SLI mobo, 2x1gigs Corsair PC8500, ATI 1950XT, a [...]
    Matrinix 5 232 Granite3
04-03-2008 at 12:09 AM
On [CPUs] The Intel Q6600...
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It does run a little warm but its worth the difference in performance. I run a TT V1 on mine and it's cool.
    kittyhawk 5 385 zenmaster
04-02-2008 at 07:00 PM
On [CPUs] Looking for thoughts about CPU cooling...
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I've heard good things about the 9700. I use the TT V1 and it seems to work pretty well. It's a little on the big side so if you have a case [...]
    Space_Monk​ey 21 457 englandr75​3
04-03-2008 at 04:12 AM
On [CPUs] Why does my computer lock up then reboot?
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I would agree with meltwater another thing you might try is restoring to a few days ago and see if that doesn't solve the problem. How old i [...]
    4745454b 14 663 cisco
04-02-2008 at 07:01 AM
On [Sound Cards] Creative fscks with customers again!
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I can tell you that the X-FI I have right now will be the sound card I buy. It's pathetic that they are going after someone that is improvin [...]
3   levicki 137 3152 Shadow7037​93
04-04-2008 at 10:48 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU died need a replacement
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If it has to be modular here are my three top choices. Silverstone, SeaSonic, and Tagan are all top tier makers of PSUs as well as PC Power. [...]
    Yarricc 17 337 imrul
04-02-2008 at 12:11 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 4x9800GX2: will it overheat?
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I just built a system using a Tagan case but it only has 7 expansion slots. It has plenty of air flow though.
2   kjoost 87 3408 kjoost
06-01-2008 at 12:11 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Recommended Case? ...
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I just built my lasted system with this case and I love it. Nice ventilation and looks pretty sweet. Quality construction and plenty of room [...]
    EricCDN 12 559 EricCDN
04-03-2008 at 06:13 AM
On [CPUs] Intel E8400 or Q6600 for music production?
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I would agree on the Q6600. I have it and love it, it's a solid processor. You can always overclock but you can't add more cores. I am a fir [...]
    dpcdpc11 14 927 dpcdpc11
03-22-2008 at 09:49 PM
On [Other Components] booting problem
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You can try booting into safe mode and see if you can uninstall the previous mobo drivers. Your best bet is to install on the new drive and [...]
    jhyukkang 8 275 goldragon_​70
03-22-2008 at 04:59 AM
On [CPUs] Is this Computer worth $300??????
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I think you could get 300.00 for it. If you have a someone that is not necessarily into gaming it would make a good computer for a home offi [...]
    zloginet 46 1267 zloginet
03-23-2008 at 11:18 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600 now or wait till April 20th for Q6700?
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Q6600 is one of the best processors for the price on the market, that's why I bought one. 250.00 for a quad core is tough to beat.
    jwgator 11 537 cisco
03-17-2008 at 04:19 AM
On [CPUs] New CPU for Gaming Rig
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I think the best value for the money is the Q6600. The additional cores will be better utilized as time goes on. Quad core for $254.00, G0 s [...]
2   Ellaren 75 1841 homerdog
03-13-2008 at 05:44 PM
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