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On [CPUs] opinion on CPU and advice for RAM
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The P45 motherboard with 8x/8x crossfire potential I'd go with the E8400, good combo deal with the Asus motherboard listed above. The E [...]
    tbosscher 3 96 kyeana
11-18-2008 at 02:16 AM
On [CPUs] Q9550 vs. i7-920
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3x1 GB Corsair at $130 just pop a 3x2 in after prices drop.
    artistin80​5 30 755 geofelt
11-18-2008 at 04:53 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Help Choosing PSU
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The 880w is fine for your build. Your budget is high enough for an i7 build, i'd sure wait a week or 2 and see more reviews about bugs, driv [...]
    ukrainetz 13 168 JohnnyLuck​y
11-18-2008 at 04:01 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] graphic cards for 430w power supply
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Is it running too hot or too loud? you might check out this article.
    atp01 15 281 atp01
11-17-2008 at 11:44 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU suggestions please.
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^ good choice by dagger.
    doc5 9 132 chookman
11-17-2008 at 10:58 PM
On [CPUs] I7 and X58 on newegg.co Just got mine!!!
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Grats, roadrunner, I wish i could afford it. I'm looking forward to your postings on it.
2   roadrunner​197069 88 1313 spathotan
11-19-2008 at 01:03 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Can my PSU handle this???
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You'll be fine
    drums101 6 107 wahjahka
11-14-2008 at 06:05 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Sli 8800gt
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Yes, the Hiper 580w should be fine, i would run it without a worry.
    jm08 9 160 jm08
11-12-2008 at 04:33 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec 900 vs Coolermaster NV 690
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The RC 690 also has a top mounted e-sata port. If you use a portable exterior HD it comes in pretty handy.
    achewygumb​all 9 192 dirtmounta​in
11-10-2008 at 09:41 AM
On [CPUs] Q9550 or Q9650 worth the extra $230?
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The Q9550 is really at the sweet spot for price and performance. With a mild and easily obtained overclock the Q9550 would be faster than th [...]
    Spitfire7 6 261 tim924
11-08-2008 at 11:16 PM
On [CPUs] What do i need for Intel q9550 and...
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Not really, it's just that it's DDR2 1066 and requires 2.1v to reach it's timings. It will be a slight bit faster once set in BIOS , but may [...]
    Theflyingb​lub 6 273 Theflyingb​lub
11-07-2008 at 09:59 AM
On [CPUs] which component should i upgrade first cpu or gpu?
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2 items that will carry over to a new build and still give you an upgrade right now are power supply and graphic card. Get a quality power s [...]
    jdh440 10 315 jdh440
11-05-2008 at 07:39 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] need a new case. What do you think?
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Coolermaster, Antec , NZXT
    50bmg 9 155 50bmg
11-02-2008 at 03:29 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Whats the best GPU i can get on a high quality 288 watt PSU?
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I'd go with the HD4670
    Raywand 10 257 Raywand
11-02-2008 at 03:51 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 8500GT in a HP Pavilion Slimline s3421p ? (PSU?)
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I think it would be fine to run the 8500GT on that PSU. At 27w it's probably not taking much more power then the integrated graphics.
    milwsysbui​lder 5 412 milwsysbui​lder
11-01-2008 at 01:50 AM
On [CPUs] Budget AMD/Intel Build
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Great posts epsilon84. I'd go the E5200, dual socket P45 which leaves good room for upgrades in the future and decent performance at a budge [...]
    Niktavalos 6 272 dirtmounta​in
10-31-2008 at 06:42 AM
On [CPUs] Cheapest Processor for WoW and Civ 4
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More then the processor, his Gfx is what is going to hold him back from playing those games smoothly. A very good article that covers this i [...]
    drawnbychr​ist 5 270 shabodah
10-29-2008 at 05:59 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Dell vostro 410 psu compatibility
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Older Dells used some proprietary parts, newer Dells (like yours) use industry standard parts. You'll be able to upgrade your power supply w [...]
    wtf_moon 1 326 dirtmounta​in
10-29-2008 at 02:14 PM
On [Other Components] Rate this Build.
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Some pretty poor choices. Here's another build, same price $785 and $13 shipping to me. Case - Antec 300 $55 with free shipping, so the s [...]
    Salix 5 110 aevm
10-28-2008 at 06:20 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Does my power supply work with this card.
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You're fine. That's a nice GPU, it's the 8800GTS 512 rebadged.
    Shoebappa1 5 321 HamitAltin​top22
10-28-2008 at 10:50 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Cheap good PSU?
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Get the EA 650w Earthwatts Antec. At $65 no rebate to screw with and free shipping it's a great deal. jonnygurus site review of it. [...]
    jayrolla 3 114 dirtmounta​in
10-28-2008 at 06:12 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] high end silent/quiet psu
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the best place to see reviews dealing with quiet/silent components
    Sharft6 6 186 Sharft6
10-28-2008 at 04:58 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Is my PSU dying or is it my PC Overheating?
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+1 to the bad power supply, probably the most likely source,but it could also be the actual power coming into either that particular househo [...]
    cthulhu 8 348 wahjahka
11-12-2008 at 02:03 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Can;t decide on a case. Help?
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Antec 300 $60 with free shipping (shipping runs me about $20 for a case) good cooling, cheap.
    ipoopfool 8 204 JohnnyLuck​y
10-24-2008 at 09:16 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU for m8307c / IPIBL-LB (Benicia)
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Some of the older HPs used proprietary parts, but not in the last few years and not yours. The Antec Earthwatts 500w will power your system [...]
    nJohanis 10 291 fatmattyd
11-01-2008 at 03:16 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Looking for a stylish PC Case
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    TurkzZ 4 160 invisik
10-15-2008 at 03:46 AM
On [CPUs] waiting for a good $200 quad
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what motherboard do you have ? Can it be overclocked?
    willmarth2 36 584 jaragon13
10-18-2008 at 03:17 PM
On [Sound Cards] want to get a new sound card not made by creative
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Asus Xonar, Auzentech
    uacghost 5 157 UACghost
10-12-2008 at 01:12 AM
On [CPUs] Pentium D vs. Core 2 duo
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Frankly even a $50 Gigabyte G31 motherboard and the E7200 would far outperform the pentium D.
    wiiings12 21 431 BadTrip
10-12-2008 at 02:45 AM
On [CPUs] What type of computer should I be looking for?
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Might check here for refurbished
    onawire 13 239 megamanx00
10-09-2008 at 07:00 AM
On [CPUs] What is better now and what is better later? Intel Quad or dual - Read
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You've made up your mind, you're getting the Q6600 at 2.4 MHz, why beat the dead horse?
    Cymus 14 406 randomizer
10-09-2008 at 08:40 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Best Gaming case in your opinion??
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Coolermaster 690- good cooling, good room and doesn't look like a gaming case.
    kuanaco 21 486 JohnnyLuck​y
10-11-2008 at 09:22 PM
On [CPUs] Building My First Computer
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The reason most people will warn you away from Raidmax power supplies is that they have a well earned reputation for being low quality, unst [...]
    mymindbrok​e 7 210 mymindbrok​e
10-10-2008 at 02:11 AM
On [CPUs] CPU Cooler queries
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    Scynte 2 90 dirtmounta​in
10-08-2008 at 01:20 AM
On [CPUs] Hardware to accompany Phenom 9950
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I'd go even cheaper on the power supply unless you plan to go with a graphic card in the future a $40 430w antec earthwatts with the system [...]
    djfiii 13 299 johnyeah
10-08-2008 at 07:51 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Case suggestions please.
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Coolermaster 690 $80 - 2 USB, 1 IEEE1394, audio and 1 ESATA on top of case. Good room, good cooling , good price 80+ bronze certified po [...]
    doc5 14 266 JohnnyLuck​y
10-13-2008 at 04:38 AM
On [CPUs] Please help a noober
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Here's an alternative Intel build motherboard MSI P7N LGA 775 750i SLI $110 after rebate CPU - E8500 $190 could replace the E8500 wit [...]
    Endo 4 148 brendin
10-07-2008 at 05:11 AM
On [Other Components] cash to burn
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Good call, new monitor
    troymscott 5 138 zenmaster
10-06-2008 at 01:23 AM
On [CPUs] CPU upgrade suggestions.
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You may have to do a BIOS update. Use CPUZ to determine your current BIOS.
    kogepan 5 191 kogepan
10-09-2008 at 11:43 AM
On [CPUs] Newegg.ca pricing
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E 8500 newegg.ca $204 canadacomputers $214 Asus P45 P5QLGA newegg.ca $127.22 canadacomputers $139.99 Coolermaster RC690 newegg.c [...]
    rgsaunders 7 219 fenacv
10-07-2008 at 12:33 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] which psu should i go for? (Ocz 600 vs corair 650)
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If you have the money the Corsair 650w is a better power supply. The OCZ isn't a bad choice though
    __KINGPIN_​_ 3 142 major53
10-03-2008 at 07:03 PM
On [CPUs] So confused. q9400, 9450, or 9550?
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These benchmark reviews might help. Complete crossfire chipset comparison CPU scaling with the HD4870x2 CPU scaling with the GTX280
    bobik 7 762 bobik
10-03-2008 at 07:11 PM
On closed [CPUs] Barcelona surrenders to Shanghai: 45nm AMD heart beating 20% faster?
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I just hope to see AMD competitive. It does everyone good to have them putting out quality products.
2   dattimr 73 1542 turpit
10-02-2008 at 04:23 AM
On [Other Components] recommendations for new mouse...
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Good point Geofelt, some mice are too big for my hand and it cramps up after playing for awhile.
    Ahslan 31 584 AznGuy0028
10-02-2008 at 06:32 AM
On [CPUs] Crazy Temperature Change After PSU & GPU Upgrade
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^ agree, my bet is the heatsink got bumped, reset it.
    opensky 4 176 opensky
09-28-2008 at 06:39 PM
On [CPUs] Should i get the BFG 8800GT OC VS BFG8800 GTS OC?
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Depends on your budget and where you're buying from. The 8800GTS 512 is faster than the OC 8800GT, the HD4850 is a bit faster than the 8800G [...]
    gallya 7 219 gallya
09-28-2008 at 09:44 AM
On [CPUs] Need just a tad bit of advice.
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A couple of good articles by LegionHardware which show CPU scaling with 2 different graphic cards, the HD4870x2 and the GTX 280 lots of i [...]
    noobe1981 5 138 megamanx00
09-27-2008 at 11:29 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Is 550W enough?
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^ got to agree, no way i'd run a good system on that PSU
    A-D-L 6 230 JohnnyLuck​y
10-13-2008 at 03:44 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] BEST deal on PSU and Case now in the US
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If you have the budget for it then get the 750w, it's always better to have your PSU running at 50% -60% of rating. I'd also say the PC Powe [...]
    blamuk 10 232 aevm
09-24-2008 at 01:47 AM
On [Other Components] What is raid and is it worth it?
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Additional short tutorials with benchmarks that should help
    mikeyluvsg​ames 9 371 Hellboy
09-22-2008 at 10:34 PM
On [CPUs] AMD Phenom or Athlon 64 X2 with my 4870
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Probably the closest i've seen to answer your question....evn though it's targeted at the 4870x2
    TatorTot 14 627 TatorTot
09-25-2008 at 04:54 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Can anyone recommend a quiet fan...
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Best place for quiet case fan reviews is here.
    plaz 3 130 chookman
09-23-2008 at 03:19 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Please help me deciding buying the Power Supply.
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A problem with any site like newegg is that if 1,000 people buy a power supply and 997 are happy with it, you get 10 good reviews and 3 bad [...]
    ajy0903 3 164 o1die
09-18-2008 at 07:17 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Please help, PSU question
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Unless you have 3 HDs, 8 fans, 2 burners, huge overclock, sound card etc. You should be fine, i'd run it if it was my system.
    evamon 3 121 evamon
09-18-2008 at 10:27 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Building a PC, have everything chosen but PSU
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+1 ^ lunyone!!!
    linuxguy 15 270 Sable Wand​erer
09-18-2008 at 01:46 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] What are the better make of PSU's?
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2 really stand out because they don't have a low quality garbage power supply on the market, those are Corsair and P C Power and Cooling. So [...]
    LAPIII 7 200 invisik
09-17-2008 at 12:24 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] New PSU went boom!
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The Corsair is a quality product and i'm surprised you had a dud, but it happens with any manufacturer. I'd just RMA it for a new one. Yes t [...]
    rspaulding 7 256 dagger
09-16-2008 at 10:12 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Connecting the front panel wires to the motherboard..
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This might help, kinda old though
    legato89 3 256 legato89
09-15-2008 at 02:20 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Psu + Video Card Experts
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Dangit aevm, i've upgraded enough HP systems i should have mentioned that myself......... As always aevm gets a +1
    Mistahrj 4 158 dirtmounta​in
09-14-2008 at 07:33 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 450W psu, 9800gtx+
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No problem, the 450w Corsair can handle it easily.
    jhyukkang 2 229 jhyukkang
09-15-2008 at 07:22 AM
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