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On [CPUs] X2 4400 and 4600     emogoch 4 87 TheHolyLan​cer
07-25-2005 at 06:22 AM
On [CPUs] CPU Fan help     emogoch 4 631 emogoch
12-23-2005 at 12:48 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Maybe getting to the stupidly powerful point now?     emogoch 3 158 fishmahn
08-23-2005 at 10:45 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Anyone else find the OCZ review a bit harsh?     emogoch 47 342 emogoch
08-12-2005 at 06:22 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] How's the PowerStream?     emogoch 7 227 emogoch
07-27-2005 at 07:18 PM
On [CPUs] Final System Specs     emogoch 10 86 emogoch
08-13-2005 at 07:04 AM
On [CPUs] CPU Monitoring software     emogoch 3 81 wusy
08-05-2005 at 12:07 AM
On [CPUs] AMD Dual-core Price Drop     emogoch 12 73 endyen
07-28-2005 at 02:19 AM
On [CPUs] Can I Run 32-Bit Windows XP on a 64-Bit AMD/Intel Process
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Each version (except home basic I believe) will be available in a 32 and 64 bit version. Features between the two versions will be identical [...]
    Strike_Tea​m 16 1050 cdonato
11-24-2006 at 08:49 PM
On [CPUs] Noob question about cores
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Yes, "Thoroughbred" is the code name for your processor. is a list of Throughbred processors and their specs.
    xxenclavex​x 5 292 emogoch
03-20-2006 at 09:30 PM
On [CPUs] Opinion on Apple G5 Quad
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Right. I couldn't remember the place of this last retailer that I looked at. . The site is a little slow, but they were the place that go [...]
    cdpage 23 1230 emogoch
03-15-2006 at 08:10 AM
On [CPUs] Dual core - now or wait
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It all depends on your budget and what you're upgrade cycle looks like. With the AMD to M@ switch, there isn't going to be a large performan [...]
    Andrzej_PL 38 3195 Propain666
03-08-2006 at 01:29 PM
On [CPUs] Dual Core Patches .. etc
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Forceware is their line of drivers for their Geforce line of graphics cards. As you have a 7800Gt, you will want the latest WHQL certified ( [...]
    biggy52 9 2044 mpjesse
03-03-2006 at 07:35 AM
On [CPUs] Dual Core and Gaming
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For gaming, 9 times out of 10, your GPU will be your bottle neck, so overclocking the CPU won't help, or atleast, not give you tangible bene [...]
    plaid311 19 1530 SidVicious
02-27-2006 at 10:12 PM
On [CPUs] MS Dual Core hotfix
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I use the MS dual-core patch myself, and have no problems with it. Infact, I use to have problems with games stuttering. Did you install [...]
    Dizman 3 621 HawkEye22
02-20-2006 at 05:57 PM
On [CPUs] Dual Core or Single core if I was to buy RIGHT NOW?
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I did the exact thing that you did in August: P3 600 to an X2 4200. From your app list, looks like you'd get some decent performance and pay [...]
    pyrix 40 2626 pyrix
02-22-2006 at 07:10 AM
On [CPUs] Blow your Tax Return on Computer stuffs?
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Plan for me is to replace the IDE drives with SATA ones, and put a X-Fi Platinum in the machine. Oh, and possibly get a G15 and maybe G7.
    Craigmandu 19 655 loveamd
02-17-2006 at 12:03 AM
On [Network Interface Cards] Post you fastest bit torrent download speeds here!
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Death to the newsgroups... While I respect their ability to get data out on the web, I hate the fact that 3/4 of what I download ends up [...]
4   mpjesse 164 94863 Homeboy2
11-15-2008 at 11:21 AM
On [Network Interface Cards] I am running the A8N-SLI Premium I have 2 Connection options
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Without going into specifics about TCP/IP routing, gatesways, etc., Windows will pick one of the two connections to be the default one under [...]
    mach1tradi​ng 5 1245 CcAgan
02-23-2006 at 09:29 PM
On [Other Components] ANTEC P180 and mounting Lower HD
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Yes, the "special" screws are needed. They have extra length and a wider head because of the rubber mosfettes that you're using to [...]
    black_doug​ht 1 326 emogoch
01-22-2006 at 08:56 PM
On [CPUs] Apple vs Centrino?
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If he's getting a Powerbook or an iBook, he'll still be on the "classic" mac hardware. It's only if he goes for the MacBook Pro th [...]
    Imperfectc​ircle25 9 740 wusy
01-18-2006 at 09:58 PM
On [CPUs] Mac vs Intel vs AMD for mobile processors??
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Uh, not quite While the image is leaked, it's a long process to get it to boot, and even then, lots of components have trouble working af [...]
    Imperfectc​ircle25 7 1519 endyen
01-12-2006 at 06:16 AM
On [CPUs] The usual Build Now or Wait question
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I think I've got you beat in terms of generation jump: Geforce2 to 7800GTX :D But ya, interms of what to wait for, it's socket M2 with DD [...]
    Crashman 7 748 emogoch
12-31-2005 at 07:23 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec P180 with a NEO 430W PSU
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The PSU should fit inside the case, however, what you'll want to do is figure out where/how the mtherboard you're going to put in the case i [...]
    SciFi25 16 1513 CommodoreR​ed
01-01-2006 at 02:01 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec P-180 with Seasonic S12-600/500W
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I have the P-180 myself, and find it's a great case, and the thermal zones do make a difference. Plus I love how sturdy it is. One recomm [...]
    velocci 7 3043 tilliz
01-09-2006 at 09:25 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Difference Between SLI and Non certified?
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Not 100% sure, but I think that there is one other difference between an SLI-Ready and non-SLI ready PSU besides the total available power: [...]
    w4ffl35 4 883 emogoch
12-21-2005 at 09:40 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Is the Enermax Noisetaker EG495AX-VE a good PSU?
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I've got the Noisetaker All-in-One, been running on my OC'ed X2 4200+ with a 7800GTX rig for almost 4 months now, and it's treated me great. [...]
    Gravijah 9 883 emogoch
12-21-2005 at 09:30 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 6 pin pci-express connector <---- Pls Help!!
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The one thing that fishmahn didn't mention is the fact that GPU come with, or you can buy separately, a converter to change 2 standard 4-pin [...]
    Marklar_Po​ON 4 857 fishmahn
12-21-2005 at 05:34 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Tom's Power Supply Article re: Antec TP 2.0 550w
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Here's my interpretation: When the Antec guys came in to see the Tom's setup, they could not consistantly get the ripple below the ATX sp [...]
    Venomous21 3 563 RichPLS
12-08-2005 at 11:52 PM
On [Other Components] question about Logitech G5
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I've got the MX700 and personally love it. When I first got it and started using it, I had to use the mouse for 2 days before it would warn [...]
    fungu 7 590 emogoch
12-04-2005 at 10:11 PM
On [CPUs] New build need suggestions, thank you
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Avoid the A8N-SLI deluxe. Spend the extra $20 on the , or if you have $60 extra, go for the to give yourself a really strong overclocking b [...]
2   miaomiaomi​ao 62 2518 RichardL
01-09-2006 at 11:53 PM
On [CPUs] FX-50's Price Drop
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The X2's only dropped to more appropriately match what Intel was offering. The FX line won't drop because it doesn't need to. The competing [...]
    Rob423 4 286 endyen
11-27-2005 at 11:16 AM
On [CPUs] Need Laptop
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The largest problem that I have with thinkpads is that you have to pay an extreme premium for any models with a screen larger than 1024x768. [...]
    AmdMeltdow​n 16 445 K8MAN
11-23-2005 at 09:56 AM
On [Network Interface Cards] Cat5 or USB
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Stick with the Cat5. Far easier to set up and expand to a network should the need arise. Here are some hard numbers for you though: USB2: [...]
    mjjohn 7 1833 upec
12-31-2005 at 05:19 PM
On [CPUs] Fake an Intel Pentium CPUID
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Or, if you want to stick with Windows, Trillian is another option. I use it exclusively over MSN.
    Philth 15 729 acole
11-22-2005 at 11:42 PM
On [CPUs] Upgrading soon, Wise advice for new hardware needed...thanks
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As everyone else here has said, you're upgrading options aren't very robust. Even if you max everything out from what you have now, I'd say [...]
    dougyfresh 5 221 emogoch
11-11-2005 at 02:08 AM
On [CPUs] Why you don't want a dual core right now...
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I can write one right here: [code:1:3a75de9d6b]for(int i = 0; i < 100000000; i++) { x += 1; }[/code:1:3a75de9d6b [...]
    V8VENOM 42 1543 Dannyaa
11-17-2005 at 08:50 PM
On [Other Components] razer copperhead any good? have you had any problems ?
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I'd personally wait for the G5/7 and G15 to be released. They look like they are going to be killer products (rechargable battery packs? how [...]
    shaido7 4 417 shaido7
11-26-2005 at 03:08 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] MODULAR PSU's
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<A HREF="http://www.pureoverclock.com/article20.html" target="_new">This</A> review had me wishing that I ha [...]
    jokersgrin 22 332
10-28-2005 at 10:34 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] How much watts do i need? athlon x2
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Is this going to be the final config for the system, or are you planning on adding more to it? I.E. A second optical drive, another hard dri [...]
    ert 4 278 wusy
10-26-2005 at 11:44 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PCI Express and Power
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Depends on your graphics card. However, with those processors, I doubt that you'll go cheap on the GPU, so I'd say you need at least a 450W [...]
    honsbeekgm​ail 2 253 honsbeekgm​ail
09-25-2005 at 05:28 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec P180 owners, please measue this for me
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The upper drive bay is 5" x 4.5" x 4.75" The distance between the fans is closer to about 1" (don't have anything acc [...]
    prdfy49 11 241 prdfy49
09-22-2005 at 02:07 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Need Case advice
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Thought so. Thanks.
    daemoness 13 207 mihasya
08-30-2005 at 05:16 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] looking for a miditower with two 120mm fans.
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I think the Super Lanboy will be out if he went with the P180 over the 160 based purely on the design. He seems to have the same attitude th [...]
    om3n 15 212 mozzartusm
08-19-2005 at 04:56 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Rigs
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Ya, I just hate being the only one of 3 children with any technical knowledge, cause guess who gets put to work for anything :tongue:
    Oompa 29 367 emogoch
08-15-2005 at 11:08 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Enermax 600W woes
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Ya, I was thinking about busting out a DMM, but not everyone has one (my dad buys a new one every couple years or so, so I inherent), or kno [...]
    RandomNice​Guy 16 178 MyStar
08-16-2005 at 01:37 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] what's a very good Uninterruptable Power Supply?
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Just bought a used APC SUA1500 off ebay, and in the first 3 days of having it, it kicked in in the afternoon cause the line voltages dropped [...]
    silentdrea​m 4 176 the_Prison​er
08-11-2005 at 05:32 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU for me
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Up till the 4 extra HDD, I would have said a 300W PSU would be fine. I'm guessing a 350W or 400W will be fine with the extra HDD's in there.
    Bass 8 240 Bass
08-11-2005 at 02:40 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU is HOT
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What PSU is it (brand / model)? And define hot. Are we just talking about warmer than the ambient air temperature, or are we talking will sc [...]
    hank 10 160 poly4life
08-10-2005 at 10:23 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] OCZ at it again [URGENT]!
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I just picked up an APC <A HREF="http://apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=SUA1500" target="_new"&g [...]
    t33lo 38 364 t33lo
08-09-2005 at 10:33 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] A New Case! Opinions Appreciated
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Damn, that's a long case. I'd be worries about all my cables being able to reach though.
    ChipDeath 26 309 wusy
08-10-2005 at 02:52 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] debating between cases, please help
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why I'm going to be going for the Antec P180. It's so hard to find a high-performance case that doesn't scream "Look at me, I'm a power [...]
    kwonster 18 234 wusy
08-02-2005 at 11:30 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Need new case recommendations.
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I'm getting the P180 for my new system that I'm getting in the next coupld weeks. Even if the washable air filters are only half useful, wit [...]
    Robc1880 14 292 Robc1880
07-31-2005 at 03:16 AM
On [CPUs] How does this sound?
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If you want to keep your budget about the same, I'd say go with 2GB of RAM rather than getting a Raptor drive. Load times will increase a bi [...]
    Binximus 18 199 wusy
11-06-2005 at 07:34 AM
On [CPUs] Althon 64 FX-57
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What were you saying there wusy?
3   Gimpy 100 974 Gimpy
11-15-2005 at 03:03 PM
On [CPUs] Should I keep this old PC going?
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For a value upgrade of Mobo, CPU + RAM, I'd say you're looking at a $200 budget for new retail items. Prices can come down buying used & OEM [...]
    tluxon 18 168 reader850
10-21-2005 at 05:26 AM
On [CPUs] Questions about a New "Gaming" Notebook
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Or now, look for notebooks with the Geforce Go 7800GTX in them for an even bigger performance increase. As much as I would like to knock [...]
    PCKid777 4 126 Rugger
10-03-2005 at 11:46 PM
On [CPUs] AMD FX 55 or AMD X2 3800+
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With the X2 4200+ and 1GB of RAM, I was running a virtual machine, inside of which I was encoding a DVD, all afiliated on one processor, whi [...]
    ckgfe 30 365 wusy
09-22-2005 at 11:37 PM
On [CPUs] Is the CPU industry dead?
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1) It was 2x the performance every 18 months (1.5 years). 2) We have been consistantly getting, up till the past 6 months, that figure, n [...]
2   V8VENOM 80 265 clob
09-30-2005 at 10:29 PM
On [CPUs] A64 X2 4200 Stock Cooler?
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What do you use to monitor your system temps? I tried to google for an app yesterday, and came up empty handed.
    Mephistoph​eles 15 106 wusy
09-17-2005 at 01:08 AM
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