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On [CPUs] CPU is dead, did my PSU kill it???
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Many older power supples (those before ATX specification 2.0) did not have sufficient overvolt protection and would fry MBs causing a cascad [...]
    sidespar 9 217 ejay
11-05-2008 at 11:02 PM
On [CPUs] Please help
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From my recollection, the"e" series P4s are of the Prescott 478 variety, and probably not compatible with the GA-81RXP. You would [...]
    coolsun 4 93 Nik_I
10-20-2008 at 09:50 PM
On [Other Components] Installing Antec TriCool
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Many motherboards do not play well with 120s hooked directly to a motherboard header. In these instances, the fan needs to be attached dire [...]
    chiana4477 10 179 chiana4477
10-10-2008 at 04:48 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Help with OEM case airflow
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You've got a tough job here. As is the case with most OEMs, the boxes are relatively low volume with few intake/exhaust fans. The 80mm exh [...]
    zero10iz 11 292 Grimmy
09-19-2008 at 10:56 PM
On [CPUs] Relations between cooling and the cpu's lifespan
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Here you go: "Overclocking early stepping Northwood cores yielded a startling phenomenon. When core voltage (Vcore) was [...]
    papermate 21 550 sportsfanb​oy
08-25-2008 at 01:43 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec True 1000w, or Toughpower?
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I would recommend the Toughpower. I've had a half dozen Antecs over the past 8 years (all TruePowers), and they all ran hot, two of which c [...]
    yaoiboimi 15 326 mike99
08-29-2008 at 11:40 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Power supply for HD 4870. Any recommendation? Any good deal?
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Zorg has a good suggestion. Another deal you could consider which has the connections you need is: Corsair 550 @ 69.99 AR, free sh [...]
    ahtze 6 701 ejay
08-15-2008 at 03:42 PM
On [CPUs] Stock HSF last pin won't go, period
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Grimmy's advice is pretty much on target. You may want to start with the "misbehavin'" pin first. Also, I always try to push two [...]
    Incubus211​2 26 384 Incubus211​2
07-20-2008 at 03:17 PM
On [CPUs] Can I get help with this CPU's temps?
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I've experienced this kind of problem before, and in most instances, it was due to the motherboard caps becoming unstable, which happens wit [...]
    mustachema​n8 4 219 mustachema​n8
07-11-2008 at 04:05 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] deciding between antec, and corsair
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I have three 520HX power supplies and they have run cool and flawlessly. Previously, I had an Antec Neo 480 which ran way too hot and raise [...]
    jhyukkang 19 655 ZOldDude
02-26-2008 at 10:29 PM
On [CPUs] P4 3.0ghz RUNNING too hot?
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If it's a Northwood, you are running way too hot! If it's a Prescott, it's still too hot! You may have a processor that's on its l [...]
    nepo 17 657 ejay
02-08-2008 at 11:10 PM
On [CPUs] How much do old CPU's bottleneck new games?
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Also interesting is the follow-up article, Part II: This particular page of the article highlights Oblivion, which is even by toda [...]
    Hixbot 27 1332 spotless
01-09-2008 at 03:29 PM
On [Other Components] Power outage caused weird computer problems
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jaguarxkx offers sound advice. I had the same thing happen several years ago and unfortunately, repair didn't solve all the problems and I [...]
    alexoftenn​is 2 363 ejay
01-07-2008 at 04:00 AM
On [CPUs] Why is my new build not as fast as I thought it'd be?
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If all you do is surf the web or do light word processing chores, you won't see much of a difference. However, if you do rendering, encoding [...]
2   lej420 52 1378 JustinMcG6​7
12-24-2007 at 07:27 PM
On [CPUs] Overheating C2D E6600
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The case the OP references is a nice case for the average pc user, but may fall short for extended gaming sessions with a hot running gpu. [...]
    Knaxx 17 744 ejay
12-12-2007 at 03:38 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Sonata III for Q6600 and 8800gt
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For good cooling for hot parts such as the Q6600 and 8600GT, the Sonata line would not be the best choice. As I have upgraded my old Sonata [...]
    NubKek 3 704 chookman
12-11-2007 at 10:37 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] TH7ii - Aux Connecter Needed For Power Supply
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The old ATX 1.03 power supplies are indeed hard to find. And I don't think that your mb will operate according to specifications without th [...]
    hc5831 3 411 tbarry
12-13-2007 at 06:53 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Is my Corsair HX620W dead or just overloaded?
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The Corsair HX series are excellent power supplies and the 620 should be more than adequate for powering your system. Even the best companie [...]
    PrimaryCom​plex 12 437 XMSYellowb​eard
10-26-2007 at 07:55 PM
On [CPUs] Core 2 Duo E2140 vs Pentium 4D 920 (Dual 2.8 Ghz) 4MB Cache
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Probably the 2140 - will be cooler and use less energy as well...Look what the 2160 does to the Pressler... Good Luck!
    generalhou​ltz 7 1145 tlmck
10-21-2007 at 01:40 AM
On [Network Interface Cards] True Vista Compatable Wi-Fi Adapters, are there any?
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This is a toughie!!! The latest issue of Maximum PC is very high on the D-Link DIR-655 (November 2007 issue, p. 60), as the top rated 802.1 [...]
    Frankensty​le 3 865 Frankensty​le
10-08-2007 at 09:38 PM
On [CPUs] Pentium 4 3.0 GHz getting to 75-80C
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Wouldn't hurt to take the HSF completely off and clean off all the "caked on" dust, and then reseat with one of the Arctic Silver [...]
    nerdcorero​cks 15 619 nukemaster
09-18-2007 at 08:09 PM
On [CPUs] Intel fan installation help (please respond, this is urgent)
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Geofelt is pretty much on target, especially regarding the "diagonal" approach to securing the posts. I have installed several of [...]
2   nukchebi0 56 1928 Zorg
09-17-2007 at 03:36 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Corsair HX620 PSU Owners HELP !!!
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I have a HX520 mated to an E6600, 2 Gig ram, eVga 8800GTS 640, and it runs cool and rock steady even in intense gaming. I have another HX52 [...]
    leefuji 31 1119 tlmck
08-27-2007 at 09:50 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Which Corsair PSU that fits my new rig now/later?
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I have 3 of the 520s, two mounted with eVga 8800 GTS 640 video cards, E6600s, and each case with 2 gigs of RAM. The third is mounted in an [...]
    wrath64 11 435 mousemonke​y
08-09-2007 at 07:00 AM
On [CPUs] Multi Core: Vista vs. XP
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I noticed that several of you have posted complaints about compatibility between Vista and Creative hardware. Just curious...for those of [...]
    radium02 46 4258 EV700
08-03-2007 at 10:42 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600 B3 steppings => temp's too hot?
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f rom bazza: "all I did was add an extra 80mm side panel exhaust(right on top of the CPU FAN) and a makeshift 100mm fan in the 5 1/ [...]
3   wooodman 144 7641 nukemaster
08-14-2007 at 04:53 AM
On [CPUs] Desesperated!,E6600 won't boot up my PC!
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From what I remember, the original D975BX was not compatible with Conroe, while a later revision, the BX2 was. Which version do you have?
    DV2 22 563 DV2
07-28-2007 at 08:46 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] x1950 AGP PSU requirements?
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Yep! You need more power...the Antec 380 is a decent "little" PS but is on the "short" side for powering that X1950! My [...]
    craigi 4 676 blade85
04-18-2007 at 12:22 AM
On [CPUs] Make do with Dresden
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Time, time, time. is running out, out, out. Like a duck on a Junebug!
2   Periander 70 4910 BaronMatri​x
03-27-2007 at 01:57 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Can Corsair 520HX power single 8800GTS?
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Yep, doing it right now! Runs cool, no voltage fluctuations whatsoever! Works like a champ! My eVga 8800GTS 640 is happy!
    brav3h3art 11 895 tool_462
03-04-2007 at 11:59 PM
On [Network Interface Cards] How do Install my HP LaserJet 4V onto my Network
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It's fairly straightforward. With your particular setup, you will need to go into your router setup and look for "Attached Devices" [...]
    ghowthoo 4 2142 ghowthoo
10-28-2006 at 08:19 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] TruePower 2.0 480watt 97$ or OCZ ModStream 450Watt 68$ ?
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I would lean towards the Antec TruePower. In addition to rock solid rails, it's got "fan only" connectors which allow the PS to c [...]
    Lamy 10 590 Pengwin
08-04-2006 at 08:01 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Will Antec p180 quiet this system significantly or not?
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The p180 is an excellent case! My suggestion probably doesn't fit within your guidelines, but for fans I would consider the Vantec Stealt [...]
    faraxon 10 708 Pengwin
07-29-2006 at 12:01 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Looking for a good, plain, beige computer case
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Maybe this would do.... ...great cooling potential, classic appearance, heavy duty. Sell the PS or keep for a back up.
    ronald_mcd​onald_9 7 580 jaguarskx
05-18-2006 at 11:03 PM
On [CPUs] P3's better than early P4's? is it true or false?
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You might have a tough time finding a dual cpu Tualatin motherboard. You can still find single processor motherboards, i.e.
3   lindochico 104 5254 hashv2f16
04-23-2006 at 05:58 AM

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