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On [Sound Cards] Shoud I upgrade from Audigy SE to X-Fi extreme music?
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X-Fi would not really sound better on your system, unless you used more expensive speakers or headphones. I own an X-Fi and the reasons i b [...]
    ovca 4 98 bobbknight
11-12-2008 at 01:07 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Comp not powering off. PSU or MOBO?
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I am not sure if i understand the situation, but the quickest way to test is with a simple multimeter. Unplug all your components and leave [...]
    shadymnms 2 117 darkguset
10-30-2008 at 03:49 AM
On [CPUs] Thermal Tape vs. Thermal Paste
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Sorry mate, but in this case i am absolutely right (Arctic Freezer Pro 7). This cooler does not ship with the liquid metal pad, like 99% [...]
    RockHardly 6 375 darkguset
10-17-2008 at 08:03 AM
On [Other Components] Keyboard Problem Virus or Hacker?!
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To all those people insisting that it is the keyboard... THE GUY HAS ALREADY TRIED DIFFERENT KEYBOARDS IN DIFFERENT PORTS AND THE PROBLEM R [...]
    DarkRoy 33 620 DarkRoy
09-04-2008 at 09:56 PM
On [CPUs] Does Temperature affect performance?
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Ok, here is the thing: In theory even the slightest of temperature rise will affect performance, even a 0.0001oC rise will make an electr [...]
    customisbe​tter 14 409 customisbe​tter
08-27-2008 at 05:30 AM
On [CPUs] Heat output of Q9300 vs. E8500
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It depends on the air movement in the room (if any). If you keep your door closed and have no air conditioner, then it will be noticeable. I [...]
    bumboola 7 409 jimmysmitt​y
08-25-2008 at 04:10 PM
On [CPUs] Wow, Nehalem can Overclock itself? This complicates things now
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First of all i didn't say it will not be backwards compatible. But it looks like you had to find something to scream "bull" [...]
    mikeny 46 1094 jaydeejohn
08-22-2008 at 04:06 PM
On [Sound Cards] Sound problem. Maaybe something with sound card.
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Did you try using other players other than Winamp? Do they all sound the same? Maybe it is just a Winamp setting...
    ignaska 2 153 darkguset
08-19-2008 at 02:34 AM
On [CPUs] What should i look for in a CPU for gaming
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You should check Tom's CPU performance charts as a first step to understand their performance. Then you should probably get an Int [...]
    bonanza318 24 543 cjl
08-11-2008 at 09:28 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] In search of a Silent PSU
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I use a Zalman ZM850-HP with a 140mm fan and heatpipes. It is really quiet! At least it is one of the quietest in any review! You could even [...]
    zahid 9 262 zahid
08-26-2008 at 02:08 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] using 2 psu
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Your PSU, the 750W PC&C should be fine. It is of very good quality and a system with an HD4870x2, even overclocked should not exce [...]
    invisik 14 423 DappaDan
08-14-2008 at 05:16 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Case fan to good t obe true? 69cfm and 18dB
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Noticed the (MAX) figure next to Flow and Pressure?? Also there is no notice next to Noise. So the MAX figures might have been taken while a [...]
    jpbg 4 333 darkguset
07-18-2008 at 02:05 AM
On [CPUs] ddr3 and p35 chips are compatible correct?
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GA-P35-DS3R supports both DDR2 and DDR3 (only one used at a time though). The DS3P model supports only DDR2. They both sport the P35 chipse [...]
    atekido82 6 193 dragonspra​yer
07-17-2008 at 02:42 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] CM 690 - cable routing behind MB mount plate w/ existing cutout?
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A quick cut before you put everything in will come handy, especially in fiture installations with bigger, longer PSUs. I have the same case [...]
    MichaelPBF​L 6 876 xringx
04-19-2008 at 12:18 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] How many molex connectors can you chain together?
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How long is a piece of string?? It all depends on how powerful is your PSU on the current rail, the quality of the connectors, how much c [...]
    totakeke 12 523 The_Blood_​Raven
04-04-2008 at 08:21 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] What is the BEST Power Supply Manufacturer??
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Hiper Rulez!
2   mychael616 64 1932 aziraphale
12-09-2007 at 11:47 AM
On [CPUs] Artic Silver 5 sucks!
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LOL!!! I think the title is a little misleading though, just because it is not top notch any more does not mean that it sucks! It sti [...]
    Evilonigir​i 42 987 CompuTroni​x
11-27-2007 at 07:27 AM
On [CPUs] CPU at 50% usage while idle
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That is where the problem lies people. You ctrl+alt+delete, check under Processes tab and CPU, but there are 1-2 processes at 1-2% and Idle [...]
    medhead 14 825 deefa
09-28-2008 at 08:10 AM
On [CPUs] Priceless: AMD wants to buy Ageia
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I will wait until AMD's stock price drops to 0.0001 cents and then i am going to buy AMD and start making some good processors and video car [...]
    wombat2 17 486 JustJC
11-22-2007 at 05:20 AM
On [CPUs] cpu-z wrong or Mobo underclocking the CPU?
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BUSTED!!!!!!!! Hehe... what a memory though!!!... How much mem you got there? 16TB???
    d3f1 34 1244 Zorg
11-09-2007 at 09:06 PM
On [Other Components] how to add backlighting to a pc keyboard
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Of course it can be done. But you have to have a keyboard that will let that light bleed out nicely. I used a cold cathode flexible tube (bl [...]
    spazticdea​th 9 524 CosmicC
11-02-2007 at 02:34 PM
On [CPUs] Will the Thermalright - Ultra 120 eXtreme work on my motherboard?
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Click on the Heatsink on the left, then on the 120 Ultra Xtreme, then click on the Compatibility list on the page and check.
    Pixels 4 361 trevorblai​n
10-08-2007 at 01:49 AM
On [Other Components] Wireless Mouse and Airplanes
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G'day mate, The simple reason for asking people to switch off their RF devices is this: Yes your device was manufactured and complied under [...]
    AlbusD 9 503 boner
10-17-2007 at 02:50 AM
On [Other Components] SATA Cables: Gripe
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There is a quick solution: take the SATA cable out and wrap it around a thick pencil or pen, just keep wrapping like a snake. Then remove th [...]
    CompTIA_Re​p 5 372 onestar
09-20-2007 at 07:03 PM
On [CPUs] E6850 vs. Q6600: faster clock speed or quad core?
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Easy choice, go for a Q6600 with a G0 revision and overclock it! It will easily hit 3GHz and probably even more!
    Grotius 23 6023 Maziar
08-29-2007 at 07:43 PM
On [Sound Cards] Looking for non Creative Sound Card
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Forget all about the rest... ASUS Xonar 2 in PCIe... do a google search and you will remember me! hehe
    NCCReliant 7 992 kpo6969
08-27-2007 at 09:05 AM
On [Sound Cards] X-FI Extreme Gamer conflicting with Video Card
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B***shit
    Tunes 4 938 darkguset
07-03-2007 at 05:24 AM
On [CPUs] Intel to possibly recall 2nd gen core2Duo? what?
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Did anyone notice that although IBM and the Inq. mention Core 2 Duo and Xeons, Microsofts' website mentions only INTEL processors? It does n [...]
2   Navarone 87 9389 Talon
06-27-2007 at 08:04 PM
On [CPUs] Virtual PC Platform?
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Yes, Intel's C2D is 100% 64-bit compatible, as all new modern processors from both AMD and Intel are, so don't worry about 64-bit OS incompa [...]
    AKiefer 41 1985 Boduke
06-26-2007 at 03:25 AM
On [Sound Cards] high end machine - need a sound card
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Unfortunately, they're using Creative's drivers. (Wasn't expecting them to make their own drivers, though, seeing that they use C-Media's dr [...]
    scottolive​r 6 1142 Hannibal
06-27-2007 at 06:17 PM
On [Other Components] Please help. I have a very wierd display problem.
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Sounds like a windows FUBAR to me. Try uninstalling current drivers, then use a 3rd party tool to completely remove any traces of the ol [...]
    usedqtip 3 418 darkguset
06-22-2007 at 03:59 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU amps and graphic cards
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The short answer is no, you do not need such a connector. The reason is, when NVIDIA asks for 20A on a rail, it is not for the VGA only, the [...]
    Carod 1 338 darkguset
06-19-2007 at 04:37 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Burning Plastic doesn't smell good...
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What you experienced was an electrolytic capacitor from your PSU that couldn't take the load anymore and blew up, pouring its contents all o [...]
    CarPcMelee 10 843 Stuart72
06-17-2007 at 04:48 PM
On [Other Components] First LCD Monitor
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Digital connection should provide a better quality (depends on the eye though, some people can tell the difference, some can't). But if you [...]
    apprentice​25 10 1142 apprentice​25
06-05-2007 at 11:52 PM
On [Other Components] Optimus Maximus keyboard
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Not to mention the yet unknown OLED life expectancy! Imagine getting one, and start having burnt keys after 1 or 2 years! Now that is what i [...]
    Thor 7 665 apt403
05-29-2007 at 12:21 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] need help computer wont powerup
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If not the PSU, then memory. Reset CMOS and jiggle the memory in their slots a bit to make sure they make proper contact.
    naito727 1 300 darkguset
05-10-2007 at 02:34 AM
On [CPUs] Virus on Toms Site!!!!
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Yeap, AVAST picked it up here too... Makes you think that even the safest or major sites can get infected and nowhere you are safe anymore. [...]
    master9716 43 5663 eRazor
05-10-2007 at 05:45 PM
On [Sound Cards] sound card comparisons
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And i will give you my experience... I went from an SB Live 24bit to the X-Fi XtremeMusic... it feels like night and day! I am mainly using [...]
    redd 4 654 4745454b
05-10-2007 at 04:51 AM
On [CPUs] Is it possible a CPU for 3D Rendering
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ASICs are much faster than general computing integrated circuits for the same reason a builder can build a house faster than a car mechanic. [...]
    srgess 16 1253 Apache_liv​es
05-08-2007 at 01:16 PM
On [Other Components] STEREOSCOPIC 3D GLASSES FOR PC GAMING
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I have tried Quake 3 about 3 years ago with ATI's plugin (3rd party) for stereo 3d and it rocked! It feels like a new game, very intense [...]
    Opterondo 15 1408 CompTIA_Re​p
05-04-2007 at 06:06 PM
On [Other Components] 8800 GTX OC or x1950 xtx UBER for flight simulator deluxe ed
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8800GTX but not so much for the speed, as for the much better AntiAliasing (have seen it in the 8800GTX vs 1950XTX review somewhere on the [...]
    Blacktalon​9mil 7 1778 darkguset
04-26-2007 at 05:08 AM
On [Other Components] Who produces a PCI card that will speed up CPU's calculating
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No problemo my friend!
    anton_anto​n 27 2038 darkguset
04-26-2007 at 03:54 AM
On [CPUs] Maybe A temperature misreading on a new Asus P5B-E Mobo?
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95% of the time it is not the temp sensor but bad application of the HS on the CPU. I have only seen once a bad sensor in 10 years and that [...]
    Drfefe2 2 337 darkguset
04-23-2007 at 06:13 AM
On [CPUs] Intel Announces Core 2 Duo "On Steroids"?
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just a hunch...
2   DaSickNinj​a 61 6028 udontnome
04-20-2007 at 07:29 PM
On [CPUs] ghetto dual cpu?
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To answer it simply, if it did work, don't you think AMD and Intel would have done it about 20 years ago? If it was that simple we would hav [...]
    FrozenLead 21 964 DaSickNinj​a
04-16-2007 at 09:30 PM
On [CPUs] My PC hangs, seems to be after heavy load.
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What speed is the CPU at? Are you overclocking any components? The PSU should be fine if everything is at stock speed. Unless it's faul [...]
    Bluecom 31 1662 OrdG
04-28-2007 at 02:59 PM
On [CPUs] Gravity indeed does warp space and time? Einstein Prediction
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Hmm... spinning matter creates a drag force... Maybe that is where my carpet disappeared last week, after my Delta Screamer fan spun at 600 [...]
5   RichPLS 227 13208 ches111
04-30-2007 at 08:10 PM
On [CPUs] Intel Users Less Intelligent Than AMD
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... i also heard that CyriX users are working for NASA and CIA locked up in a basement under the Pentagon... apparently they were the smarte [...]
2   bonkers 68 3143 Gh0stDrag0​n
04-03-2007 at 05:10 AM
On [Sound Cards] Confused about Creative X-FI Cards...
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X-RAM does not provide better audio quality. It provides better framerates in a few (really demanding) games.
    Jie 10 1462 Halcyon
04-02-2007 at 01:22 PM
On [Other Components] Abnormally long boot time
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Why don't you download Microsoft's BootVis and find out for yourself? It could be a driver or something similar. I have found that on my PC [...]
    Oracle 15 1370 machinegun​monkey
04-09-2007 at 04:42 PM
On [Other Components] How to check whats the maximum RAM supported?
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Go and buy all sorts of RAM in different sizes and densities. Then try sticking all combinations on, first as much as you can stick on the m [...]
    ChicagoGuy 5 1010 ChicagoGuy
03-22-2007 at 03:04 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Power supply for 14 hard drives + Core2Quad
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I would suggest the Enermax as well, beautiful, big, strong, powerful and quiet (in comparison to other Kw PSUs). Don't hesitate,... just [...]
    ecw218 34 2135 I_Love_Tac​os
03-18-2007 at 12:46 AM
On [Sound Cards] X-Fi XtremeMusic vs X-Fi Fatal1ty Pro
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XtremeMusic also has midi and line IO's and headphone control on the Volume control panel... that leaves you only with coaxial and optic [...]
    slayer1000​0 5 2341 JITPublish​er
03-16-2007 at 01:39 AM
On [Other Components] How does it look? Fans facing...
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What do we think... well i think that if you don't tell me what sort of processor you are trying to cool down, i can't tell you anything [...]
    Dav567 2 330 HotFoot
03-15-2007 at 07:00 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Hiper 580w ok for an 8800 GTS 640mb?
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PSUs' as all electrical component' ageing depends greatly on the usage of the component. Hence a PSU that operates close to its limits, [...]
    Jie 8 780 darkguset
03-15-2007 at 06:31 AM
On [CPUs] What will come after 10GHz?
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I think many people have not read their books before replying here... There are already CPUs that run at more than 200GHz. They are made pr [...]
    ferrazf 33 2241 crusher
03-02-2007 at 05:06 PM
On [CPUs] Which processor for cheap student?
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By "cheap student" on your topic you mean yourself? ts...ts... improve your grades first then you cheap student!... then build y [...]
    nz_yeti 20 1044 zjohnr
03-07-2007 at 07:14 PM
On [Sound Cards] Strange Clicking noise...
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1. Run an antivirus, anti trojan, anti worm program, could be a virus playing with your mind 2. Check your video card's fan, the fact [...]
    jchas 25 6529 logout
06-03-2008 at 08:52 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] What is 1.2VHT?
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VHT= Voltage of Hyperthreading LOL! Seriously now, it sounds like voltage of North or Southbridge on the motherboard
    Iniquity 2 797 Iniquity
03-01-2007 at 03:55 PM
On [Other Components] CPU Fan Facing....
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Are you sure its the face of the fan? I would suspect the heatsink is not sitting properly on the CPU, or there is too much or too little th [...]
    lee1612k2 3 545 darkguset
03-01-2007 at 06:42 AM
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