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On [Sound Cards] Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio and Vista Ultimate 64Bit
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You really shouldn't make yourself look like a complete moron. Grow some brain cells and use "search" in a search engine. Ther [...]
    cooljumbo2​008 33 1365 halcyon
05-23-2008 at 12:04 PM
On [CPUs] Just got The Phenom 9850Be today!!!
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Wow. nice job making yourself look like a complete and total moron. Here's ASUS saying the 9850 is SUPPORTED. Note: Amd does NOT mak [...]
8   medjohnson​77 361 12429 Laeros
07-11-2008 at 05:31 PM
On [CPUs] AMD Triple-Core Phenom 8600 Benchmarks
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My beef is having amd still getting beat by....AMD. That's right, the OLD x2 6400+ ! The cpu is a piece of crap until it can beat it's OWN A [...]
3   X-Files 111 4697 jaydeejohn
04-23-2008 at 12:46 PM
On [Sound Cards] XtremeGamer vs Fatality... only the X-RAM?
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You'll find out there will be alot of issues with creative (including the EXTREMELY famous static/hiss), and, of course, NO increase in spee [...]
    u2vini 12 532 bpogdowz
04-26-2008 at 09:11 AM
On [Sound Cards] Sound Blasters noises / hisses / fizzes problem
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If you goto the creative forums, you'll find out it's a NORMAL issue with soundblasters.
    kugelis 12 428 kugelis
05-13-2008 at 12:49 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Enthusiast case poll
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Sad paying $200+ on a $50 dollar case. I search quite alot to find a better case when i was getting one. The P182 was interesting, but i dec [...]
    The_Blood_​Raven 44 1279 xsamitt
04-11-2008 at 01:13 PM
On [CPUs] The Dual-Core vs. Quad-Core debate
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I remember running photoshop, web, audio, seti, and alot of other apps at the same time on SINGLE cpu. Duals have some advantage with apps a [...]
3   Conquerz 121 4438 jaydeejohn
04-13-2008 at 09:16 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PWRLED wire has 3 pins, but motherboard only has 2.
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Either split the cable so you can plug the two wires to the two pins on the motherboard, or get a plug made for the 2 wire setup and transfe [...]
    totakeke 5 349 pip_seeker
04-04-2008 at 04:22 AM
On [CPUs] Should I grab an AMD 6400+ while they're still on the shelves?
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I'm tempted to get the 5000+ Black Edition and overclock it. (to a x2 6400+ at least-seems to be the norm). Smaller die size (65nm) instead [...]
    doomsdayda​ve11 34 1098 lunyone
04-04-2008 at 04:26 AM
On [CPUs] Wow, may be time to upgrade to one of these!
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You do know most games are still built for single cores cpus right?
    soldier37 22 581 MarkG
04-03-2008 at 08:17 PM
On [Sound Cards] Creative fscks with customers again!
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lol. It's a pretty funny read. I knew creative didn't give a crap when they didn't have working vista drivers, and never bothered fixing it. [...]
3   levicki 137 3152 Shadow7037​93
04-04-2008 at 10:48 PM
On [CPUs] Upgrading CPU Mostly For Gaming (FSX) Any Suggestions
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Actual a QUAD wouldn't be as as good as few say. And here's some proof for ya: But it is as noted, very cpu intensive. Example: overclock [...]
    fsx4ever 7 499 mainer-in-​exile
03-31-2008 at 12:27 AM
On [CPUs] Phenom B3 stepping reviews
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Nice finds there. I was hoping a bit better performance (like actually BEATING the X2 6400+ once and for all....oh well). At least it's in t [...]
2   gpippas 52 2032 epsilon84
04-11-2008 at 02:11 PM
On [CPUs] Proccessor upgrade dilemma
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Boils down to what are you doing with the computer? Normal stuff, internet, word processing, etc? Nothing should be changed, waste of money, [...]
    jasku 19 591 Jasku
03-30-2008 at 01:16 PM
On [CPUs] AMD 5000+ BE vs. Intel C2D E4500
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The best acticle about the cpus i could find: Seems the E4500 (at least as good as the E2160) should perform much better. A good 550w po [...]
    rspaulding 45 1689 amdfangirl
03-27-2008 at 03:16 PM
On [CPUs] Not a flame starter, Phenom, good for?
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Phonem really belongs in the landfill with the p4s. It can't even beat amd's own x2 6400+, that's just sad. And with the price about the pri [...]
2   jprevost 81 2234 jprevost
03-27-2008 at 07:05 AM
On [CPUs] Quad AMD or Core2 Intel
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Phenom are really pieces of crap compared to the Intel quads. If you have a budget and don't mind waiting, get the Phenom, but if you want p [...]
    tjcinnamon 12 514 FrozenGpu
03-19-2008 at 02:31 AM
On [CPUs] AMD Phenom With B3 Stepping: First Look
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I'm pretty much waiting for the benchmarks. I've said it before, if it cannot beat a x2 6400+ in gaming still .... it's still a peice of cra [...]
2   muk 61 2227 epsilon84
03-24-2008 at 10:14 PM
On [CPUs] phenom 9600BE, q6600, or trusty X2 5600?
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Here's better benchmarks: The Phenom is nothing at all compared to the X2 cpus. The only exception is Supreme commander (a program that ca [...]
    reconviper​one1 22 1313 dh003i
03-09-2008 at 12:56 AM
On [CPUs] ATHLON X2 6400 vs. PHENOM 9600
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Dont listen to the morons that say the crappy phenom cpu is "magically" faster even though ALL benchmarks say differently. It migh [...]
    magnus2882 18 2134 yipsl
03-06-2008 at 08:40 AM
On [Other Components] 1 X 500 or 2 X 500 Raid 1 Help Please
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raid 1 will be faster, but more likely of loss. If you don't load extremely large files over and over (the os doesn't count), you don't real [...]
    mstaxi 3 293 lilsage
03-05-2008 at 05:53 AM
On [CPUs] New CPU for Gaming Rig
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Yes, it's bad when the BS of quad fanboys come out even though it's PROVEN the quad isn't used in MOST programs and games ppl use/play. Ther [...]
2   Ellaren 75 1841 homerdog
03-13-2008 at 05:44 PM
On [CPUs] Is AMD starting to get their act together finally?
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It's not that they have their act together, after all the Phenom cpus still suck. They are just continuing their goal....mid/low level compu [...]
2   mathos 63 2320 FrozenGpu
03-09-2008 at 02:11 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU causing 7600GT(AGP) artifacts in TF2/freezing in WoW?
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Go into the bios and look at the 12v there. If it's over .2v difference (12v vs 11.55v) that's not good. The motors of the cd and hd and vid [...]
    Chynkinese 32 884 Pous
03-03-2008 at 02:49 AM
On [CPUs] High time for Intel to get serious about graphics
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Why should they? They are mainstream, majority of the sells and making a bunch of money off their graphic chips. Anything else is a loss in [...]
    enigma067 29 1186 doubled
03-07-2008 at 12:15 AM
On [CPUs] A First Look at AMD's Triple Core Phenom
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I feel the same. Well said. Sad the REAL question/Answer wasn't done....how fast will the tri run at? The crappy slower then the 6400+ [...]
    muk 45 1897 dengland88
05-13-2008 at 12:55 AM
On [CPUs] LGA 775 = Dead socket walking?
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LOL. that was funny AMD3 being faster...ROFL!! Almost as funny as the Phonem thing that is FAR slower then the X2 6400+. But you should get [...]
2   Loser777 52 1947 Loser777
02-27-2008 at 11:54 PM
On [CPUs] AMD: Stubborn or just Dumb?
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To make it a little more interesting, look at history. AMD's Nexgen cpu (k6) and the EV6 (Alpha cpu) technology, really more borrowed then n [...]
2   redboy33 83 4303 reynod
03-01-2008 at 07:45 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] GOING NUTS!!! still cannot find a case :(
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I enjoyed this case. But not easy to find anymore. Armor is cute, but HUGE open holes, god help you if you have loud internal devices.
    ivam 29 837 harly2
02-23-2008 at 07:35 PM
On [CPUs] Overclocking Intel's Wolfdale E8000
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According to the CHARTS, (toms and others) the DUAL is the SUPERIOR cpu for gaming. Only one-two games actually benefit from quad cpus. gee, [...]
2   muk 60 2154 hughyhunte​r
02-22-2008 at 08:09 AM
On [CPUs] AMD Phenom 9100 May Be A Home Run
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It's a bit strange to me...All phonom cpus are pieces of crap, all stomped by a OLD x2 6400+ cpu (that's just sad). To make it worse, gee le [...]
4   sedaine 152 8686 yipsl
03-13-2008 at 06:47 AM
On [CPUs] 1st AMD sucks after that Intel sucks and now AMD sucks etc yeah right!
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wow. such a sad pointless thread. Looks like a pre-teen whining for mommy. ghz has NOTHING to do with speed, it's how many instructions per [...]
2   SyPheR 76 2299 SyPheR
02-26-2008 at 02:55 AM
On [CPUs] Intel Grinds all progress to a halt - C1E
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The trick here is most are using directx not opengl. the microsloth thing. As long as most want directx support, there will be very lit [...]
3   reynod 116 4226 ZOldDude
02-26-2008 at 11:07 PM
On [CPUs] Phenom Exposed! Shipping with flaky 3rd cores.
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Pretty good read. Very interesting. does explain the "tri" cpus coming out a bit better. That really make AMD look bad (like the O [...]
6   ragemonkey 251 14969 uguv
07-23-2008 at 06:47 PM
On [CPUs] Why AMD Tri-Core is Already a Failure
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I guess the "tri" might have a place, unless it's price is around a quad. But still only usable with programs that accept multi cp [...]
3   sedaine 124 4296 endyen
02-07-2008 at 11:08 AM
On [CPUs] AMD Phenom vs INTEL C2D and C2Q - 3D rendering and gaming benchmarks
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Here's one for ya.
2   X-Files 82 4281 I800C0LLEC​T
01-30-2008 at 08:41 PM
On [CPUs] What is it with all the Phenom "sucks" responses....
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I do believe ppl know the Phenom is a little better then an X2 at the SAME speed. But that's where the problem is. With the 6000+ and 6400+, [...]
4   LukeBird 186 4244 LukeBird
01-28-2008 at 04:00 PM
On [CPUs] overclocking phenom
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the phenoms are pieces of crap. There is no reason to get one. period. maybe if amd actually fixed it, but not at it's current state. most o [...]
    darwahan 8 1095 Mathos
01-19-2008 at 06:43 AM
On [CPUs] Intel copied us, says head of AMD
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Wow. some moronic statements on this post. Bring out the trolls..... Via, Intel and Amd are about the ONLY ones making X86 cpus. Via (a 4 [...]
6   thunderman 279 7369 dragonspra​yer
06-10-2008 at 03:55 AM
On [CPUs] Settle a debate: how many of you use a 64-bit OS or >=4 GB RAM?
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I run 4gb of ram on a 64bit cpu, with a 32bit OS. Was thinking about a 64bit OS, but vista not that great. Might reconsider IF the service p [...]
3   MU_Enginee​r 141 5222 spaztic7
01-18-2008 at 03:05 PM
On [CPUs] Phenom 9500+790FX+3870=better performance ?
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Do NOT get the crappy Phenom cpu. Even an OLD x2 5800+ and better stomps it. You could even get a amd 65nm and overclock it a little and sto [...]
2   robert_rom​ania 57 2333 Technology​Coordinato​r
07-15-2008 at 04:52 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Desktop Case Question - "Size Matters"
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The best solution for a "gaming" case, would be using a water cooler with minimal fans. That way it can set infront of you and be [...]
    Lawman0276​6 14 562 Crashman
01-02-2008 at 12:29 AM
On [CPUs] AMD CPU's good for low Power Consumption
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Actually the post is about the 65nm AMD cpus, NOT the 90nm that Techreport shows (excluding the crappy 65nm Phenom cpus). They (the x2 65nm [...]
    Thunderman 38 1335 amdfangirl
01-08-2008 at 08:00 AM
On [CPUs] Yahoo Finance: AMD Collapse Of Titanic Proprotions
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[#ff0000]DELETED[/#ff0000] it's a performance war NOT mhz war.
2   OlSkoolCho​pper 76 2236 OlSkoolCho​pper
01-15-2008 at 03:35 PM
On [CPUs] wich is the best AMD cpu?
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If that's a 65nm cpu, that is the best you can get. Basically overclock it. I've got the 65nm x2 4000+ overclocked to a 5600~5800+ cpu. Can [...]
    Nerox 23 993 teh_boxzor
12-30-2007 at 05:32 AM
On [CPUs] Phenom Does have better bandwidth
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Seems like the same crap over, just oppisite companies now. At one time, Intel had the superior memory speed, but still far behind AMD. Thes [...]
2   BaronMatri​x 57 1537 reynod
12-22-2007 at 04:41 PM
On [CPUs] The Phenom vs. Athlon Core Shootout
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The article is an extremely POOR attempt to kiss butt for the crappy cpus. They UNDERCLOCKED a x2 6000+ to about a x2 5600+ cpu. Obviously t [...]
    gpippas 29 1219 spoonboy
12-20-2007 at 10:41 AM
On [CPUs] AMD does it again, R700 Delayed till 2009, Phenom 2Q 2008
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Intel's "pricing" war is a bit interesting when holding a monoply state. But Intel is thinking just like AMD back in the day, crus [...]
3   Kamrooz 143 4288 yomamafor1
12-19-2007 at 01:11 AM
On [CPUs] Wow--New Black Edition Phenom Next Week-- Comments?
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Oh boy, i can buy a piece of crap that will overheat and error out...or...just buy a INTEL cpu and outperform it WITHOUT even overclocking. [...]
3   Husky McTa​rFlash 134 3291 Coret
12-19-2007 at 07:48 PM
On [CPUs] Who Wants to Buy AMD? - TGDaily Discussion
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It's just a matter of time now. Mostly likely companies will wait for either amd to fold or just before they would start to "break even [...]
    JustinMcG6​7 41 1291 cnumartyr
12-18-2007 at 02:20 AM
On [CPUs] Ten good reasons not to buy Intel chips!
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PPL don't get it, because they don't know their history. Athlon and RDRAM are very OLD products now. At one point in history, all of the [...]
    ryanthesav 21 631 NMDante
11-27-2007 at 11:03 PM
On [CPUs] How AMD Can Beat Intel
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Thanks Epsilon84, I was a bit aggressive. It just pisses me off owning a X2 4000+ that i can easily overclock to beat ALL AMD cpus on th [...]
3   cnumartyr 110 3778 turpit
11-27-2007 at 09:30 AM
On [CPUs] How will "Phenom" change the CPU Market?
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I think that says it all. Pretty bad when my overclocked 4000+ beats the snot out of a Phenom. Really sucks not having any option for up [...]
    the_vorlon 49 1574 Hellboy
11-22-2007 at 10:19 PM
On [CPUs] Apple Vs. IBM PC's
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As one pointed out, a apple IS A IBM COMPATIBLE. It's the same hardware but a crippled motherboard (no bios) to force only using mac o [...]
    thenewtux 28 1219 Houndsteet​h
11-28-2007 at 02:27 AM
On [CPUs] Clovertown vs. Harpertown and oh yeah Barcelona too...
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Wow. I could have sworn I saw benchies that had the Barc running better as a server type (must have been simulated only). AMD got it's butt [...]
    qurious69s​s 8 944 ryman554
11-14-2007 at 02:33 AM
On [CPUs] AMD: Barcelona to outperform Clovertown by 40%. WOW!!!
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I think this says it all. Really should get articles that are new, not almost a year old!
2   qurious69s​s 88 3298 Sailer
11-18-2007 at 04:00 AM
On [CPUs] 3DMark06: Phenom X4 vs C2Q
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Little said you have to overclock the amd quad to barely beat the Intel E6850 dual. But still gets stomped by Intel quads (that's are NOT ov [...]
2   Epsilon84 52 3605 elbert
11-08-2007 at 01:03 PM
On [CPUs] "Upgrade" justifiable, or not?
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That's a pretty high resolution. Matters what games you get into. crysis is a pretty big "killer" of systems. Might want a � [...]
    T3hKittl3s 19 440 atomicWAR
11-08-2007 at 04:56 AM
On [CPUs] My Core Duo scored 555 in 3DMark06, whats wrong? (CPU-Z pics)
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Little hard trying to find any info about performancetest 6.1 (or any version of it). seems to be personal database only. I would try: Mu [...]
2   Kano523 76 2175 Zorg
10-31-2007 at 11:27 AM
On [CPUs] 8800GT Pictures And a link to buy your 88000GT
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I wouldn't count the chickens before they hatch. I would wait for reviews and possible the newer GTS version. Maybe the GTX will get a makeo [...]
    killz86 40 2574 killz86
10-27-2007 at 04:22 AM
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