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On [CPUs] Opteron 165 on Epox 9nda3+     ColdNeutro​n 0 358 ColdNeutro​n
10-25-2006 at 06:20 PM
On [CPUs] Which core for X2 3800+?     ColdNeutro​n 9 739 I_Love_Tac​os
05-02-2007 at 10:25 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Is psu upgrade worth the money
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jamesgoddard gave a reasonable estimate. it's impossible to calculate the efficiency from the data in the table. u need power out/power in [...]
    bcube 4 175 Halister_O​ne
09-01-2008 at 02:19 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] I need a mid tower for under $60...
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i have 2 of them, one with side window, one without. they have great airflow, and r roomy. the 8800gts fits no problem. additional fans [...]
    Malice187 3 194 dratsabiza​n
05-15-2008 at 06:57 AM
On [CPUs] Can WD40 cause a cpu to overheat/short circuit?
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2. DISPLACES MOISTURE: Because WD-40 displaces moisture, it quickly dries out electrical systems to eliminate moisture-induced short cir [...]
    Mickrick 43 1332 Technology​Coordinato​r
05-15-2008 at 06:52 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Mid-Price PSU Limits Overclock
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sub $50 are hard to find anymore with adequate 12V rail(s) considering current cpu and gpu power requirements. the psu i have are listed in [...]
    Cyborg28 5 241 coldneutro​n
05-14-2008 at 10:22 PM
On [CPUs] e6400 vcore at auto or manual?
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as a point of reference, my e6400 is stable @ 2.4 with 1.19v (CPUz).
    samiii 2 289 coldneutro​n
05-14-2008 at 07:34 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 650 Watt power supply a good buy with a 9600 GT?
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your PS has enough power for the system PROVIDED THAT THE CPU AND GFX CARD ARE NOT ON THE SAME 12V (20A in your case) RAIL! @ full load, the [...]
    Keithforme​rparamedic 7 674 coldneutro​n
04-20-2008 at 12:10 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] BROKEN FAN FIN
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Here's what i would suggest if u absolutely do not want to by a new fan. 1) crazy glue the blade back on. u can sand the blade to balan [...]
    wah_gwan 16 445 Grimmy
04-14-2008 at 03:26 PM
On [Sound Cards] Sound Blasters noises / hisses / fizzes problem
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if ur having the same problem on 2 different computers, u might want to think about looking into replacing ur speakers.
    kugelis 12 428 kugelis
05-13-2008 at 12:49 AM
On [CPUs] Quiet CPU Fan
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u may be able to quiet the fan in the bios. look for something like "cpu smart fan target" which controls the fan speed based on t [...]
    caxtin 7 496 caxtin
04-10-2008 at 08:57 PM
On [CPUs] Up the creek with my Socket 939...
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To the OP: In your post you state: "(Dungeons & Dragons Online - a very graphics-intensive game)." Your own statement should [...]
4   Shecky 181 3372 Shecky
04-11-2008 at 12:39 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU died need a replacement
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I agree with this^. It's $25 less and is known to be high quality. Stay away from the TT; i believe they're tier 4. My friend bought one a [...]
    Yarricc 17 337 imrul
04-02-2008 at 12:11 AM
On [CPUs] Changing processor
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Why don't u list your system specs so u can get an informed answer. If u go with an opteron ur PSU might be an issue if it doesn't have enou [...]
    Bringit 16 696 amdfangirl
02-11-2008 at 07:51 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] How to keep roaches away from inside case?
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put one of these bug zappers over all the air intakes of the case:
2   sources 71 2409 invisik
08-16-2008 at 09:56 PM
On [Other Components] How do i run windows xp and windows vista on one computer?
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This is the way to go. Most mobo now have a "quick boot" (name depends on mobo mfg) menu. press Esc (EpOx) or F11 (MSI) or may [...]
    inspecter7​1 11 884 TrentB
01-08-2008 at 03:15 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU recommendation
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The PC Power & Cooling Silencer is a tier 3 psu like the corsair. the corsair is $35 cheaper after rebate at newegg. The corsair has [...]
    Dave95v6 6 322 Dave95v6
12-26-2007 at 05:37 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Not enough amps 7950gt
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since the combined 12v max is 264W, u only have 264/12 = 22 amps max at 12v, but that should be enough for that system
    wikipoo2 4 325 coldneutro​n
12-20-2007 at 08:31 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] STILL have crashes after new psu
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I have the same ram. it's running @ 4-4-4-12 1.9v on my system, stock speed. see "more informations" view cofiguration under membe [...]
    rwillis 11 359 rwillis
12-19-2007 at 04:05 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Two power supplies powering 1 system?
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Your power supply has 2 PCIE connectors, each on a separate 12V rail. Your video card only has 1 PCIE power connector. Try switching the PCI [...]
    shall1990 43 1298 scarslilpy​ro
12-17-2007 at 02:39 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Will this PSU work in my system?
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The 430W TT will be more than adequate for your system. The 7900 GS needs <4A on the 12V rail.
    NightScope 16 331 rockyjohn
10-31-2007 at 03:10 PM
On [Other Components] Power Supply Fan - Where Can I Buy?
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Check out this one.
    freeway43 7 763 thecraigzy
06-05-2007 at 07:13 PM
On [Other Components] LCD Monitor Refresh Rate
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I emailed a monitor manufacturer about this once, and their response was that (for LCD monitors) the refresh rate you select in the video dr [...]
    Jerieth 5 2264 cjl
09-28-2008 at 10:01 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Will Ultra X-Infinity ULT-XF500W run 8800GTS?
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Yes. It's working for me. See sig. the 8800 GTS needs ~10A on the 12V rail(s). I would advise using the the 12V1 rail PCIex connector to pow [...]
    Tarkenstar 3 300 Tarkenstar
05-27-2007 at 08:21 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Case Poll - need your vote!
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The coolermaster centurion 5 is a great case for only $50. i have 2, one with window one without. great airflow, quiet fans (120 back, 80 fr [...]
    Hathorian 8 859 Lazarus7
05-19-2007 at 03:54 AM
On [CPUs] Processor upgrade
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The opteron 165 is a 110 W cpu. The 3200+ is a 67 W cpu. U might want to make sure u have enough power and cooling for it.
    Turnmaster 5 1153 Turnmaster
04-07-2007 at 08:04 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU make whiny noises while under load
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SuiSid3l hit it on the head. I had same problem. Put in a video card that draws less power and the sound goes away. It's not the fan.
    Chrillo 17 881 Chrillo
10-28-2006 at 12:19 AM

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