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On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] How does someone "Hot-Wire" a PSU?     dj_taboo 3 416 dj_taboo
05-09-2007 at 01:58 AM
On [Other Components] Best gaming mouse?
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The Razer DeathAdder is great. I had a G5 but the size was too small for my hands. I didn't like the various other Razers either. Personally [...]
    Clortho 49 2096 universedo
11-10-2008 at 09:41 AM
On [CPUs] cpu fan 4 pin connecter?
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[b] The northbridge fan just like it says a northbridge fan. Your mobo probably has a passive heatsink there anyway but retained the fan he [...]
    sadness20 10 1183 dj_taboo
08-30-2007 at 07:43 PM
On [Sound Cards] Soundcard For Recording???
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Dynamic mics for recording? Ewww... :P
    boingboing 12 608 MrMang
07-21-2008 at 11:25 AM
On [CPUs] Gloves
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Awesome. I'm gonna wear booties next time i work on my PC. :D How cool are those ESD films? Do they run like the old drug/alcohol/preg [...]
2   EV700 57 1337 RetiredChi​ef
08-18-2007 at 06:29 PM
On [Sound Cards] Right speakers for the Right sized Room
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Its usually not the size that matters. There are alot of variables at stake. Acoustic Reverbance also has to do with materials and their aco [...]
    DeusEx 4 376 DeusEx
08-16-2007 at 06:54 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec 900 Help
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I guess that means there's no EASY way around the matter. Its either the mobo or half the case.
    plazma 11 770 plazma
08-18-2007 at 04:59 PM
On [CPUs] AMD sold piece of Dresden FAB
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Its probably old fab gear anyway.
    Valdis 38 1919 turpit
08-21-2007 at 01:34 AM
On [Sound Cards] Speakers
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For that price, i'd go with the Logitech. With a good sound card, the 5.1 setup will be great.
    mxsi64 4 413 dobby
08-13-2007 at 06:13 PM
On [CPUs] 3.61ghz is the new 4.1ghz
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4.1 Ghz is always going to be 4.1 Ghz. "75 mph is the new 55 mph...!!"
2   dragonspra​yer 64 3925 yomamafor1
09-19-2008 at 08:33 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Question for the Corsair VX's
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These aren't modular right?
    kier1992 9 385 dobby
08-12-2007 at 04:44 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Help Finding New Case
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LoL @ "not enough fans" There's some places you can get a good deal on a 900. Last month, Fry's had them for like $70. I think i [...]
    Pyroflea 7 447 Pyroflea
08-09-2007 at 04:08 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Low power, high efficiency power supply needed
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64% Efficiency at idle is not really anything to be proud of. That means while your board is consuming 63 Watts, the PSU needs 100 Watts fro [...]
    Mihail 4 439 dj_taboo
08-04-2007 at 12:11 AM
On [CPUs] what cpu is better?
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Wow...they did a pretty good review. I'll be looking into the e6320 for my next build. I like the e6420, but my budget is already over str [...]
    kier1992 7 567 dj_taboo
07-31-2007 at 09:51 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Seasonic M12 600 or Corsair HX620
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The corsair also has a flatter wire bundle. Great for the P182 and its wire management.
    allseeinge​ye 13 646 mousemonke​y
08-05-2007 at 02:55 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Best CFM in a 120mm Fan?
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That would be awesome attached to a 120mm radiator!! :sol:
    tirefire 16 1120 icy18
07-26-2007 at 07:53 PM
On [Other Components] Eliminating static noise in headphones
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Not sure about vista, but i know with my X-Fi card you can set to auto detect headphones. The speakers will stay on, and you have to manuall [...]
    super777 5 1003 dj_taboo
07-18-2007 at 01:48 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Show Off Your Rig
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Actually, 1080P is the highest for HD.
4   Gary_Busey 189 27225 0mg_1ts_m3
10-11-2008 at 07:53 PM
On [CPUs] 3800 bottleneck question.
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For that resolution, the 640 would be the best bet, especially with an upcoming e6600.
    8ounce 3 427 dj_taboo
07-10-2007 at 08:46 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Looking for some case feedback
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It was still there yesterday. Looks like they took it off the website completely. If they waited another 2 weeks, i was going to get it fo [...]
    RavX 18 928 Twinsen
07-11-2007 at 04:53 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Compaq Parts?
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You could replace the mobo, but be ready to reactivate windows when you do. You may have to buy a new OS if you do that, since its a compaq. [...]
    RedFalcon6​4 1 387 dj_taboo
06-29-2007 at 11:03 PM
On [CPUs] Retail vs. OEM ...????
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True. It really put a dent in my spirits after i installed my X2 but had to bear with the Athlon 64 sticker on my case. Lame. Anyone got a [...]
    kenr77 21 1421 Kronos76
07-01-2007 at 06:22 PM
On [CPUs] Water Cooling AMD 6000+
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I concur. Unless you have a smaller case, then the H20-80 would be ok. What kinda case are you putting this in? And are you looking toward [...]
    RyanTheSav 22 1700 ryanthesav
07-31-2007 at 12:31 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Seasonic PSU
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The 430 watt should do unless you plan on using SLI. I have the 380w version. With an AMD 4600 and a 7600gt, runs quiet, no problem.
    mis33 9 676 StrangeStr​anger
06-28-2007 at 08:54 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Buying a new case, need help picking.
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It has all the airflow you need and sure it can fit an 8800gts.
    Riot5 9 811 dj_taboo
06-27-2007 at 03:56 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PC fan too loud!
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How high are your temps with the loud fan? Is it that the fan RPM is really high, or is the fan just plain noisy?
    Lacostiade 7 1271 utaka95
06-25-2007 at 11:34 PM
On [Other Components] Problem - 3-pin Mobo Header, but 4-pin Fan Power (not molex)
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I have a Freezer 64pro with a 4pin power connector. My mobo has the 3 pin connector. It appears to be compatible with Cool n Quiet. I hear t [...]
    dukeofcryd​ee 14 4169 nrn9520
06-21-2007 at 04:35 AM
On closed [CPUs] E4300 Pin mod
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The memory dept is taken care of, 2gb Mushkin DDR2 800. I'd like the Gigabyte g33, but it gets bandwith hungry with memory from what i hear [...]
3   DaSickNinj​a 125 33892 pyroz
06-21-2007 at 06:17 AM
On [Sound Cards] digital port on X-Fi card?
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Advantage: There is no electrical interference while using the digital optical outputs on your sound card. Using the optical audio will pre [...]
    whit80 4 615 dj_taboo
06-14-2007 at 09:52 PM
On [CPUs] pentium d to core 2 duo
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That actually sounds like fun. 8)
    sharp910sh 29 1953 ComputerCu​stomizer
06-14-2007 at 08:56 PM
On [CPUs] Upgrade help... Socket 939 4400+ worth it?
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Really? My 4600 has a lazy OC with a cheap mobo, but it does 2.6ghz. Sport's nforce4 mobo should be able to muster up some speed in these [...]
2   sportwarri​or 53 3221 badarthur
06-16-2007 at 03:17 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] What do you think about this case? its AWESOME! ICUTE!
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Yes You're kidding right? Then why not go for the Coolermaster Elite 330? Full mesh front, no front door panels, 120mm front and rear [...]
    chikit 21 3325 Clue69Less
06-13-2007 at 08:52 PM
On [CPUs] Barcelona delayed
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LoL I'm just saying they need some sort of "claim to fame" to keep up. The Athlon 64's and X2's were great back in their day. L [...]
    Wombat2 43 4919 r0ck
06-08-2007 at 04:20 PM
On [CPUs] what is the better
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8O Wow...how long have you been searching? AM2 is already a year old.
    Nimesha 6 498 r0x0r
06-07-2007 at 08:04 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] my plan to mod my hp
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I have a Gigabyte 7600gt with Silent Pipe II passive cooling. Plugging the case vents alows all incoming air to enter through the video ca [...]
    beliskner_​thor 9 685 99vw
06-06-2007 at 08:25 AM
On [Sound Cards] z5500 xfi questions
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Your Xfi card should have the FlexJack (if you don't have the extra panel)which you can use to hook up the optical on your z5500s. Yes, like [...]
    shaido7 5 930 clob
06-03-2007 at 03:18 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Reusing Compaq case
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Yeah...thats a micro atx case for sure. Just check the expansion slots in the back. 4=micro atx 7=full size atx A gigabyte p965-ds3 wil [...]
    Wonderwill 3 386 Wonderwill
06-01-2007 at 07:34 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 24 to 20 Pin PS Connector
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Some PSUs have detachable 4pins (20+4). Did you check for tabs on that connector?
    Jamespud19​66 9 469 Mandrake_
05-24-2007 at 06:56 PM
On [CPUs] Is this processor worth it?
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I'd like to see a Tuniq Tower on that sucka!! 8)
    JayJr8018 23 2364 turpit
06-05-2007 at 07:40 PM
On [CPUs] Should Tom's Upgrade Their Hardware for the Forumz
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It has been slow. Sometimes i just give up and close my window. :?
    halbhh 35 1221 CaptRobert​April
05-22-2007 at 11:00 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] building a low noise pc, need advice
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The Freezer Pro is actually a very good performer. I was skeptical of its abilities when i picked one up, but it just about blew me away. R [...]
2   Lt_Dan 61 2978 Lt_Dan
05-19-2007 at 02:34 AM
On [Other Components] What do I look for in headphones?
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If you have a sound card, a USB headset should be avoided. USB headsets bypass the sound card. Just to let you know. :D
    Emtiph 5 580 JonnyDough
05-12-2007 at 06:27 PM
On [CPUs] Upgrade for a 939 system
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These have been out of stock for months. New Egg took them off the site for some time, don't know why they decided to put it back on. $225 [...]
    doxology83 35 1585 bf2gamepla​ya
06-22-2008 at 10:41 AM
On [CPUs] Best CPU
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If you're into overclocking, go with the Opty. The 165 is available for $155 at the Egg. If you're not going to OC then go ahead with the 4 [...]
    mirceaizvo​ran 5 611 m25
05-09-2007 at 02:15 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] which sff is better?
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Wow really? I was just wondering cuz with the orientation of those cases, the PSU would be sitting directly above the CPU. The CPU fan bl [...]
    deimos88 12 1205 dj_taboo
05-07-2007 at 11:45 PM
On [CPUs] My CPU Spits Out Beer, best overclock setup ever!
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This is WAY better than the Coffee Machine Mod!
    FishBoi 16 1354 Chuckshiss​le
05-05-2007 at 02:37 AM
On [Other Components] why you shouldnt trust newegg reviews
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I found this one for the new e6320 on new egg. BTX IS DEAD!!
2   drummerdud​e 52 5462 yourmother​sanastrona​ut
05-04-2007 at 02:12 AM
On [Sound Cards] When will we see a PCI-Express X-Fi card?
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The card that comes with the ASUS is sort of a reverse x1 slot. It might be the same slot ABIT uses on some of the Fatal1ty boards. It'd b [...]
    nicolasb 12 1611 dj_taboo
04-26-2007 at 10:17 PM
On [CPUs] San Diego 4000 or Toledo X2 3800?
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For that processor, the specs are gonna be the same. Half of the L2 cache is disabled on certain Toledos. x2 3800 x2 4200 x2 4600 These [...]
    Trinitron6​4 6 500 fender22
04-26-2007 at 02:26 AM
On [Sound Cards] converting vinyl to digital
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Thats a great article for the digital vs analog debate. Down with DRM!! :twisted: I buy vinyl all the time. Old and new.
    rjh 14 1256 SewerRange​r
05-01-2007 at 04:20 PM
On [CPUs] Is this a new Intel HSF design?
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The AMD heatsinks were really good at what they did. Especially the higher end AM2 and FX cpu's that included heatsinks. Intel pretty much [...]
    joefriday 13 962 tehrobzorz
04-19-2007 at 01:55 AM
On [CPUs] e4400 149 Tigerdirect
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Haha... "High-End Allendale" Thats relatively speaking of course. Right?
    eregular 8 996 i8blarg
04-27-2007 at 08:40 AM
On [CPUs] Advice on which HP machine.
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I think the AMD system would be faster "out of the box" But...the Intel system has an upgrade path to the e6600 and such. For no [...]
    Cee 1 395 dj_taboo
04-19-2007 at 01:15 AM
On [CPUs] April 22 C2D Price Drop Info
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I'm not a master OCer but if i'm not mistaken, you're going to drop the multiplier to 8x... Raise the fsb to 400mhz... Why would it matter i [...]
    faelagund 9 1448 dj_taboo
04-18-2007 at 06:32 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Should I buy a cheap PSU?
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+$ales tax or $hipping =$20
2   Track 50 2092 leo2kp
04-14-2007 at 12:29 AM
On [CPUs] What would be a good cooler for amd athlon x2 6000?
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I agree with Aero on this one. The Zalman is twice as much and performs only marginally better. Nice if you like lights and $$ to blow. [...]
    Sinntasy 25 1590 Noya
04-13-2007 at 07:29 AM
On [CPUs] Question about CPU temperature...
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Try SpeedFan?
    badmilk 12 1092 P00peyes
04-12-2007 at 04:32 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] No to modular power supplies?
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From what i can tell after reading PC Power & Cooling's website: They seem to be anti-modular and anti-120mm-underside-fan. (anti-seas [...]
2   FrankCastl​e 50 3677 XMSYellowb​eard
04-18-2007 at 05:19 AM
On [CPUs] thermal paste?
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So far i picked this up from the "PC Maintenance" forum here. I know i can find more info to back this up... Thermal paste w [...]
    moondog777 25 1529 BigCharb
04-12-2007 at 04:06 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Quad Core and Advanced Audio PCI in a MicroATX Case
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You should be ok with MicroATX. It doesn't sound like you're going to OC your cpu. Most modern mobo's have onboard lan these days, odds are [...]
    GGDee 1 272 dj_taboo
04-10-2007 at 08:27 PM
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