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On [Other Components] CPU Cooler Charts 2008, Part 2
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First off, I agree with all the comments about the lack of pretty much all of the top 10 or so coolers out there. That being said, we shoul [...]
    muk 49 1984 Grimmy
03-13-2008 at 03:59 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec Fusion 430 HTPC Case
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Why are all of the temps in Fahrenheit instead of the usual Celsius? I have never read a hardware review where the temps weren't in Celsius [...]
    muk 34 2375 BillLake
01-28-2008 at 12:08 AM
On [CPUs] Radical CPU coolers from CoolIT
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A tad over dramatic don't you think?
2   bgerber 61 6150 darklife41
07-06-2007 at 11:00 AM
On [CPUs] Minoring in computer science?
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@Bald Eagle, if you take ANY science degree, including medicine, you have to take Calculus. I have a friend with a nursing degree and she h [...]
    troy88 18 831 airoh69
05-27-2007 at 09:56 AM
On [CPUs] Some new talking points from our fav. PhD
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You have to wonder if he is joking or what. Its hard to believe that anybody actually agrees with him. Also, how can anybody dislike duc [...]
    rodney_ws 19 1062 darious007​77
05-16-2007 at 03:27 AM
On [CPUs] Cool - a Free Desktop PC is always welcome!
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Its just the "Other". Do not speak of it any more, or they might hear us down there.
    Assman 30 1788 Stewartwi
05-09-2007 at 10:01 PM
On [CPUs] New AMD K10 will be called Phenom ?
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Ah yes, I've seen Dances With Wolves too.
3   srgess 108 13742 apache_liv​es
05-08-2007 at 01:32 PM
On [CPUs] Semiconductor Production 101
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You would have to work iteratively up to the point where you make a chip like the 8008. Production, especially of high-tech components, is [...]
2   pschmid 65 6180 CousinVinn​ie
05-07-2007 at 09:46 PM
On [CPUs] Tom’s Hardware Sold for $15-$20 Million
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    FishBoi 41 4095 The_Abyss
04-11-2007 at 01:32 AM
On [CPUs] Should I upgrade? AMD 64 3700+ to 64 X2 4200+?
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I totally agree, unless you feel that you really need an upgrade, waiting an getting a new CPU/MB/RAM would be the best option.
    electrikfr​enzy 35 1984 Fender22
03-26-2007 at 02:53 AM
On [CPUs] 3.0 ghz 1333 FSB Conroes to be $266 (!!??) in Q3 this year?
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You underestimate it. Do you know what support industries are? I don't have time to read the rest of this thead at the moment, but [...]
2   The_Vorlon 63 7170 flasher702
03-16-2007 at 06:23 PM
On [CPUs] You think your pc is good? Look this one.....
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What, no cup holders?
2   bassin 72 5744 I_Love_Tac​os
03-07-2007 at 11:28 PM
On [CPUs] Cache size the next mhz race?
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Was that reply meant for me? Cause I'm not sure how that applies to my comment.
    eregular 15 1048 Wr
02-07-2007 at 02:46 AM
On [Other Components] $2,446.40 PS2 Keyboard - What a steal!
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It might now be drug-filled, it could be this one: http://www.traffick.com/uploaded_images/40595576_13472066cf-703269.jpg or this one: [...]
    Red8316 34 3609 slim142
01-20-2007 at 09:50 PM
On [Other Components] Best 22" - 24" LCD HDCP Monitor?
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The difference between 1920x1200 and 1680x1050 resolutions is about 240 horizontal pixels and 150 vertical pixels. So I would say the diffe [...]
4   slim142 162 38694 fazers_on_​stun
02-17-2007 at 01:09 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] From PC Power and Cooling: Power Supply Myths Exposed!
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I personally think that a 120mm intake and an 80mm exhaust is probably a better cooling solution that the front / back push / pull and bette [...]
2   Jake_Barne​s 59 5561 woshitudou
12-29-2006 at 07:51 AM
On [CPUs] AMD is the new Big Oil
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The [joking] tags make it so I can't get in trouble right?
7   wolveriner​o79 325 15859 RyanMicah
12-19-2006 at 03:29 AM
On [Other Components] I saw an air conditioner for 5.25 bays of cases
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Modding a horse would be better. Then you could ride it AND game at the same time. Although, a cow would have more energy output as well a [...]
    mikeny 28 2410 RyanMicah
12-19-2006 at 01:56 AM
On [Other Components] Top-10 Technology Disappointments in 2006
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That is really annoying. If I am paying money, I should be able to fast forward the crap that I don't want to see. This just encourages mo [...]
2   WGruener 66 7140 infornogra​phy42
12-24-2006 at 04:20 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Which case to get (I know, I know...)
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You don't like the position of the PSU in the Antec 900, but you like the P180?? They have very similar internals (including same position f [...]
    Phrantic 18 1176 Niz
12-12-2006 at 05:30 PM
On [CPUs] S939 upgrade
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As far as I know you don't need ECC ram, but I am not entirely certain.
2   Death-Deal​er 60 4494 sirheck
12-09-2006 at 02:26 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Power supply supplying even if off?
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I've got a Razer Diamondback and it is annoying that it sometimes doesn't work when booting. It wouldn't be a big deal, but my PC is under [...]
    Bluebard 24 1248 Bluebard
12-10-2006 at 09:55 PM
On [CPUs] Why is QX6700 $1500 on Newegg?
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I hear ya. There is just a point where I can't make myself spend the extra money just for the added security.
2   NumenorLor​d 57 4656 Dade_0182
12-06-2006 at 06:59 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec Sonata II 450W
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Alright, I can agree with you there, quality is important. I am just saying that if he doesn't want to spend the extra money, the Antec Son [...]
    gloppppp 9 625 gm0n3y
12-01-2006 at 09:06 PM
On [CPUs] Is the T7200 Faster than the E6300???
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If you want to overclock at all, get some 667, otherwise 533 should be good. That being said, I live in Canada and I managed to find so [...]
    dark34 39 2928 Dade_0182
11-30-2006 at 05:38 AM
On [CPUs] Add my vote...
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Well, the new C2D cpus are only in the 2ghz range and you can get a 'D' that has higher clock for less, so of course it must be better since [...]
    digitaldoc 27 955 ragemonkey
11-27-2006 at 11:05 PM
On [CPUs] do you live on a farm and have loads of potatos i could have
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Are there potatoes in Idaho?
    lltfdaniel 14 512 Jimw428
11-23-2006 at 11:44 PM
On [CPUs] True 4X4 mobo pic
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That mobo is going to get plenty hot. There is very little room for a decent sized aftermarket cooler on the cpus (RAM getting in the way). [...]
2   Papi4baby 70 6142 Crashman
11-27-2006 at 07:28 AM
On [CPUs] How much does it cost to make.
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It actually doesn't cost a lot to make a processor. I assume by 49% profit margin, this is taking into account all of the amortized and ope [...]
    melarcky 8 778 Jimw428
11-21-2006 at 02:17 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] What should I do!?(pics included)
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Either RAM, wait for more cash to do a semi-new build, Or... Depending on where you live, I would also vote for the weed suggestion. [...]
    ADM-86 10 1242 ADM-86
11-16-2006 at 02:22 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] The Gaming Case Showdown
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How hard is it to cut a steel case (it is steel right?) with tin snips?
2   pschmid 64 11840 BlackHeart
11-10-2006 at 03:26 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] ASUS VENTO or Thermaltake ARMOR which one???
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If that Antec 900 problem is only with SLI boards, couldn't you just use the 2nd PCIEx16 slot? Or if you only have one card, does it have t [...]
    tolemi 39 1261 gm0n3y
11-08-2006 at 10:17 PM
On [CPUs] Kentsfield Released: Core 2 Quadro Ready to Ravage the High-End
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.....says Mr. Youngman as he gets off his knees. Says the leader of the gay AMD forum. Is that the one where they get 2 AMD proces [...]
3   pschmid 141 14827 DavidC1
11-09-2006 at 03:29 AM
On [CPUs] For gaming, how do I make the most out of a X2 CPU?
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I am not sure if you the second core will automatically be used for other processes. I assume that Windows would be smart enough to use the [...]
    Titanion 9 1085 ivanski
11-03-2006 at 07:22 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] times are changing
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The only problem here is that if the if these cards end up being necessary for gaming (i.e. a lot of new dx10 games come out) then we co [...]
    duthoy 42 2605 gm0n3y
11-02-2006 at 09:05 PM
On [Other Components] Geforce 8800GTX Spy Pics! Will this run The Sims at 640X480?
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I think my case could handle a card that long, the problem is that the corner of my current card (x850xt) is already resting on the edge of [...]
2   Qeldroma 91 12845 lltfdaniel
11-20-2006 at 03:37 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] case cables
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If you don't have heat shrink, just use some electrical tape/
    k61824 9 530 Doughbuy
11-01-2006 at 08:20 PM
On [CPUs] Is the price difference between the E6600 and the E6700 wort
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Why is an e6400 better than an e6300 if planning to OC? Should they not achieve similar speeds?
    ak10001 35 2852 JBS181818
11-01-2006 at 03:54 PM
On [CPUs] Where do i find AM2 5400+, 5600+ and 6000+?
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I received that tigerdirect email and was confused because I wasn't aware the chip was out. When I clicked the link in the email, it took m [...]
    Crownregen​t 36 2078 angry_duck​y
10-28-2006 at 12:29 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] What Should I Look For In A Case?
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I calculated your necessary power here: and with a few educated guesses, I got 299W. So even if you want to add 30%, thats only 400W. [...]
    Zorak 25 1748 atarione
10-27-2006 at 09:32 PM
On [Other Components] Logitech G7 or Razer Copperhead
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I saw that too, its on razer's website as well:
    Shadowen92​5 20 1492 Alyarbank
10-27-2006 at 11:31 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] BEST CASE IN THE WORLD
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Have no fear everybody the debate is over!! This case from Zalman has the 'Fatality' name so we can be assured that it is the best case on [...]
    greenjelly 26 3386 greenjelly
10-28-2006 at 12:16 AM
On [CPUs] AMD's "Fusion" processor to merge CPU and GPU
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That sounds possible, but I think that they would probably start with the entry level systems. The 'ondie' graphics might be so slow that t [...]
    Chuckshiss​le 33 2875 CompTIA_Re​p
11-08-2006 at 03:45 PM
On [CPUs] NVIDIA has x86 CPU in the works
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No way, AMD would never do that. Then they would have to lose the rest of their business.... selling case badges??
2   cherie2298​4 90 9128 NavySEALBr​ian
10-24-2006 at 04:09 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] RAIDMAX SMILODON Case , rate this tower
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Does a blowhole really help that much? It seems like it would be taking some of the cooler air coming in from the front and venting it out [...]
    Elite2005 20 3940 Doughbuy
10-26-2006 at 05:26 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] My computer looks like a jungle
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I avoid zip ties and use twist ties instead, no as neat looking, but easy to take on / off.
    MingoDynas​ty 34 2043 mousemonke​y
10-23-2006 at 12:53 AM
On [CPUs] IDF Fall 2006: From Core 2 Quadro to 80 Cores
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I agree, when intel releases some new c2d procs, then we will see some price moves, especially if and when new high clocked processors come [...]
    pschmid 32 5591 gm0n3y
10-20-2006 at 11:26 AM
On [CPUs] E6300 and CPU charts
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Where can you find an FX-55 for $100? That is an awesome deal. For gamers on a budget, that is very good value. I see the FX-55 on newe [...]
    Cartman012​3 9 842 caamsa
10-18-2006 at 11:09 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Game On With the Ultimate X9 from ABS Computers
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I don't really mind the length of the one year warranty, I just wish that they would pay the shipping for warranty issues, or at least disco [...]
    pschmid 22 4138 DBowDT
11-12-2006 at 10:39 PM
On [CPUs] Largest CPU multiplier ever?
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I have seen many Troma movies. And I love the 'hand' grenade in DR2k. Have you ever seen a movie called Cannibals? Its a musical staring [...]
    quantumshe​ep 22 2053 quantumshe​ep
10-12-2006 at 11:13 PM
On [CPUs] Inquirer: Firefox To Require Pizza Processor
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So if FF becomes another IE, which browser do we move to next? Opera? I hope not, coding sites for Opera is ugly. Just the other day I wa [...]
2   orsino 73 4345 nottheking
10-04-2006 at 03:40 AM
On [CPUs] New CPU or video card in SLI?
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yeah but if its 1080p then it means its full HD, whichi believe is high resolution :wink: is 1080p 1920x1200? :?: 1920 x 1080 [...]
    iwantitall 26 1107 gOdMan
09-26-2006 at 09:37 PM
On [Sound Cards] FYI: Your FRAME RATES and your SOUND CARD
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No. Based on what I've heard it might depress the life out of me. Basically about what you mentioned, but even more in depth. Its a [...]
4   Slava 156 15151 4745454b
09-25-2006 at 08:38 AM
On closed [CPUs] Very old computer working?
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I think it would be cool if this became the longest thread on THG and was stickied for infamy and we wouldn't have been able to do it withou [...]
27   maypep_nec​ro 1319 80055 bfellow
12-06-2007 at 07:50 PM
On [Sound Cards] Can you blow out your speakers/sub on your computer?
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I am suprised that your speakers would even go that loud. I have the logitech z5500 series and its sub is 190W RMS and I haven't found [...]
    lschmidt 23 2399 AddictiveH​erring
09-23-2006 at 04:30 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] what's the sexiest case for under £100
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That fish one is awesome. I wonder if you could get another Lian-Li case (I like some of their other ones more) and buy that side panel for [...]
    Starmonger 20 1338 MesaRectif​ier
09-19-2006 at 08:34 AM
On [CPUs] The future of computers...
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I really did hesitated to post on this thread, because you seem to be so ignorant on the subject (don't take this offensively: Ignorance [...]
2   greenjelly 50 4143 joset
09-09-2006 at 07:28 PM
On [CPUs] Low/Mid/High End ***Gaming System Buyers Guide*** 08/26/2006
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Just checked my local shop (www.atic.ca) and the x2 5000 can be had for $359 CAD (no x2 5200 though). It's allocated.. not available. [...]
    ElMoIsEviL 35 6130 The_Gremli​n
08-29-2006 at 09:53 PM
On [CPUs] Read This Now! (you'll regret it later if you dont!)
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I have that HSF on my system and it is awesome, although, yes it is freaking huge and heavy. Too bad it won't work with your MB, it wor [...]
    mulciber 23 3111 gm0n3y
08-11-2006 at 07:05 PM
On [CPUs] This is gonna seem like a stupid question...
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Just a note, they showed that you can't light gasoline with a cigarette on Mythbusters. However, the hay would light quite easily, so i [...]
    sacoops 22 1004 sacoops
08-09-2006 at 09:46 AM

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