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On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Power Supply Help!!!!!!!!!     dallasjoh 4 240 dallasjoh
04-27-2008 at 11:00 PM
On [CPUs] Intel pressured Microsoft into misleading Windows Vista Capable label!
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+1 That's a good one Shadow703793
    thunderman 32 531 jaydeejohn
11-18-2008 at 03:09 PM
On [CPUs] What's the best thermal compund ?
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Artic Silver 5 or Artic Cooling MX-2
    V01 24 371 homeboy2
11-04-2008 at 01:11 AM
On [CPUs] Motherboard and CPU temperature
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Check out this link maybe it will answer your last question. Scroll toward the bottom.
    qpok 6 359 dallasjoh
10-31-2008 at 07:46 PM
On [Other Components] Any Ideas??? Very urgent!
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+1 for tape removal
    claytonian 3 118 claytonian
10-21-2008 at 09:16 PM
On [Other Components] Computer not booting up
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It could be your PSU. What size and brand do you have and is there a place near you where you can get it tested?
    david_ste 11 377 david_ste
10-28-2008 at 10:25 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Internal Power Button Extension
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FrozenCPU has them. Click on the links. You can even have them sleeved for a few dollars more.
    Mattprice8​2 4 195 Mattprice8​2
10-20-2008 at 05:25 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Question about a tower case.
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I have that case and thats fans with Blue LED's. They are not as bright as in the picture.
    musiclvr86 7 142 rambo117
10-14-2008 at 04:45 PM
On [CPUs] How can I find out if processor works with 1 pc?
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Reflash the bios with EZ Flash in bios and a usb flash drive. Format the flash drive to FAT and copy the bios rom to it. Check your manual i [...]
    oggmeista 10 217 oggmeista
10-15-2008 at 08:01 PM
On [CPUs] CPU cooler recommendations
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+1 for Xigmatek HDT-S1283 and be sure and get the back mounting plate (sold seperate) because the push pins can come loose.
    Scynte 10 295 Nik_I
10-01-2008 at 02:20 AM
On [Other Components] recommendations for new mouse...
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+1 for the Logitech G5 Laser Mouse
    Ahslan 31 584 AznGuy0028
10-02-2008 at 06:32 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] antec three hundred question
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The case only comes with 1 x 120mm rear fan and 1 x 140mm top fan. The extra fan was a replacement for a possible bad 120mm fan. At least th [...]
    loudnproud 17 372 assasin32
09-24-2008 at 12:42 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Case BLING
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Add one of these lighter & cup holders.
    Malorne 13 290 Malorne
09-09-2008 at 08:21 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec 900 Power Connections
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After looking at mine again I noticed that my front panel connector on the mb is in the bottom right hand corner, a little closer than where [...]
    cpk 16 294 cpk
09-04-2008 at 07:38 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Quick question
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I've not used them but here are the spec's. Specifications Fan specifications: Clear Acrylic with UV-active™ 80x80x25mm / 92x92x25 [...]
    mlj 2 153 mlj
09-03-2008 at 06:58 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600 60c idle - need help
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It's roughly the point where the CPU begins to automatically throttle itself. Which for a Q6600 is around 95c.
    ya1theman 20 406 CompuTroni​x
09-02-2008 at 07:05 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] ideas for cable management for raidmax smilodon case?
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Try using some cable ties.
    ixnemesisc​a 3 172 ixnemesisc​a
08-31-2008 at 12:11 AM
On [CPUs] Issues with a new QX6850 CPU
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So you have a QX6850 & 600w Silverstone psu, and an EVGA 680i motherboard, but what else? List the rest of your system for us and maybe [...]
    TorQueMoD 8 221 TorQueMoD
09-05-2008 at 12:50 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU replacement
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This should run what you are wanting to do and then some.
    utaustinst​ud 4 189 utaustinst​ud
09-02-2008 at 05:09 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Need help with new PSU on PC build
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Read the manual. It is a RPM connector. If you plug it to a 3 pin connector on your motherboard it will report the RPM's of the PSU fan.
    matt3232 5 160 matt3232
08-15-2008 at 09:37 PM
On [CPUs] Should I buy QX6850?
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If it's new, buy it and resell it and make a couple hundred bucks!!
    urahozer 19 398 Dooyas
08-14-2008 at 09:15 PM
On [Other Components] DVI-D + VGA KVM Setup Question
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You would need a VGA to DVI Converter along with a KVM DVI-D Switch. Talk to Iogear they have excellent DVI-KVM Switches. I have this one an [...]
    Brett4u6 4 194 Brett4u6
08-09-2008 at 06:11 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Will this PSU support my system?
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Here is a link to a PSU calculator. I would go with a 600w for future upgrades.
    gilbadon 5 169 invisik
08-04-2008 at 05:22 AM
On [CPUs] FSB and Memory bus settings
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Download CPUZ and run it and check what it says your FSB and Ram speed are and get back to us.
    jpdykes 6 269 jpdykes
08-03-2008 at 12:53 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Corsair HX1000 in Antec 900
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The fan needs to be up. It will not draw enough air to cool the PSU components if it is face down.
    Crysis900 4 192 XMSYellowb​eard
08-14-2008 at 11:50 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] **POLL** Best PC Case Maker
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Antec gets my vote. I have built several computers using their cases. I have a 900 that is setup for rendering videos and it works great as [...]
2   wildben 85 1661 halcyon
07-26-2008 at 11:13 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] How many of you run your case with the side panel removed?
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Get an Antec 900 on sale now at Directron for $79.00 dollars.
    atekido82 29 702 atekido82
07-12-2008 at 07:34 PM
On [CPUs] What temps can I expect from a Zalman9700?
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ambient temp=27c idle cpu=29c mb=35 load cpu=54c mb=40c See my rig in my sig below.
    sephiroth0​7za 26 381 jimmysmitt​y
06-09-2008 at 03:42 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec Nine-Hundred Case
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Yes, that's the one I have also.
    GODSPEED7 42 983 GODSPEED7
06-07-2008 at 11:30 PM
On [CPUs] Fan+Heatsink
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Check these out. Benchmark reviews here; Price here;
    Delak 7 240 dallasjoh
05-31-2008 at 04:40 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec Twelve Hundred Case
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Directron is a good company. I have dealt with them for the past 5 years and have had no problems. I once had a DOA PSU and they replaced it [...]
    kiwi_chuck 15 641 smartel707​0
06-01-2008 at 02:22 AM
On [CPUs] Intel DG33FB reports incorrect processor speed?
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Which BIOS are you running? This board needs BIOS 0345 in order to run the E8400.
    na85 1 255 dallasjoh
05-29-2008 at 03:14 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Looking for fans...
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Check these out.
    The_Blood_​Raven 5 148 dallasjoh
05-24-2008 at 06:05 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Looking for Fans!!!
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I don't have a very good camera so here are the best shots I have for now. http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee103/dallasjoh/P1010009-1.jp [...]
    dallasjoh 14 279 Shadow7037​93
05-24-2008 at 07:08 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Modular Power Supply cables
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I can tell you this from experience, cables from an Antec 500 are not changeable with a Thermaltake Toughpower 750W supply. I connected the [...]
    asauka 8 320 The_Blood_​Raven
05-20-2008 at 03:36 AM
On [CPUs] How big is your monitor(s) and how many do you have?
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2 Monitors 1 x 32" LCD Widescreen Westinghouse TV/Monitor with KVM Switch & 2 computers 1 x 19" Viewsonic LCD
2   Miecz 71 3080 jaguarskx
04-28-2008 at 06:33 AM
On [CPUs] How many PC's do you have?
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3 Desktop PC's and 4 Laptops Quad Core Extreme QX6850 3.0Ghz @ 3.6Ghz Core 2 Dual E6850 @ 3.0Ghz P4 Dual Core 945 @ 3.4Ghz 4 Dell Lapt [...]
4   Simonetti 168 7184 KyleSTL
07-24-2008 at 04:39 PM
On [CPUs] How to apply Arctic Silver 5 to a core 2 duo ????
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Applying Artic Silver depends on how many cores in your processor. See link!!
    shifter101 8 1104 B-Unit
04-27-2008 at 04:48 PM
On [CPUs] E6750 Strange Temperature Issue, Please Help
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Check to make sure your HSF has not come loose.
    big_cheese 8 241 Grimmy
04-26-2008 at 09:36 PM
On [Other Components] Motherboard Suggestion
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ASUS P5K-E
    zhadows 4 298 Mondoman
02-05-2008 at 09:53 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] What Case?
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I just switched to the Antec 900 and my temps went way down and with the fans on low & medium. It's not that loud either.
    db4s 14 425 Defiant_on​e
02-02-2008 at 11:00 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Show Off Your Rig
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http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee103/dallasjoh/VideoEditingControl.jpg http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee103/dallasjoh/Dual.jpg htt [...]
4   Gary_Busey 189 27225 0mg_1ts_m3
10-11-2008 at 07:53 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] ANTEC 900 sound!
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Found this sale for the Antec 900 at $87.99.
    Xanadu 13 707 plguzman
01-21-2008 at 05:17 AM
On [CPUs] correct voltage for Intel Core2 Quad
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I have had no problems with FSX. I have had only a few small problems with Vista Ultimate 64bit. Granted, I had to purchase some new softwar [...]
    anken 19 767 anken
01-19-2008 at 04:36 AM
On [CPUs] Happy New Year!!!!!!!
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Happy New Year everybody!!!!!!!
    Silverion7​7 11 294 chookman
01-01-2008 at 10:17 PM
On [Other Components] Wierd problem
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A P4 runs hot anyway and without thermal compound it will run even hotter. This is probably the reason it keeps turning off, it is getting t [...]
    hjjfffaa 16 380 hjjfffaa
01-01-2008 at 02:14 AM
On [CPUs] Merry Christmas!
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This politically correct thing has gotten out of hand. It's "Merry Christmas &Happy New Year" to those who celebrate Christmas [...]
2   Technology​Coordinato​r 69 1091 Evilonigir​i
12-28-2007 at 03:54 AM
On [Other Components] Retail or OEM/OpenBox-Important Or Not?
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OEM OS by MS, I have swapped MB's three times since last June and MS reactivated my OS with just a few questions and about 10 minutes on the [...]
    JammerM 11 577 woovoong
12-27-2007 at 04:29 AM
On [CPUs] Tigerdirect has the Penryns in stock NOW!!!
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That's just $60.00 more than I Paid for my QX6850 4 months ago. The prices on the extreme models never seem to drop very much. I just couldn [...]
    qurious69s​s 36 1089 dashbarron
11-16-2007 at 05:38 AM
On [CPUs] Is my E8650 running too hot?
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I have the E6850 installed on an Intel DG33BU motherboard with a stock fan and temps are 41-42c at idle. Even under a load it hardly get pas [...]
    toastman 17 1382 dragonsho
11-14-2007 at 06:08 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Case for first time build
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Below is the link to the manual
    Jonesy1499 26 876 Jonesy1499
10-12-2007 at 06:53 AM

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