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On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Using a dual power supply connector - IS THIS SAFE, c     hcforde 2 503 hcforde
02-02-2008 at 10:12 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] How do you connect 2 power supplies to work in tandem?     hcforde 7 930 hcforde
10-29-2007 at 05:32 AM
On [CPUs] E4300 Pin Mod Question - Have I run into a hard OC ceiling?     hcforde 6 928 darkstar78​2
03-19-2007 at 03:04 PM
On [CPUs] NEW E6400 with "scuffs" on the top     hcforde 3 624 hcforde
11-20-2006 at 06:14 PM
On [CPUs] Does the E6400 run hotter than the E6600     hcforde 4 782 hcforde
10-08-2006 at 07:05 PM
On [CPUs] Dual Core vs Dual Cpu vs opteron     hcforde 5 1169 darkstar78​2
07-30-2006 at 05:16 PM
On [CPUs] What is the best throughput, number crunching CPU     hcforde 0 321 hcforde
07-09-2006 at 04:46 PM
On [CPUs] Lapped My Q6600, Now it's dead.
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Welll.....Sorry about your unfortunate experience. I lapped my Q6600 with no problems as well as my heat sink. I think this is a hobby a [...]
    Mr Roboto 31 1080 frozenlead
07-03-2008 at 07:24 AM
On [CPUs] 2 Xeon vs 1 Core 2 Extreme
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Thanks Apache_ Think I will just use my fast game machine for video editing and not use it for financial trading. I forgot that I needed [...]
    skyarch 24 954 apache_liv​es
06-30-2008 at 10:31 AM
On [Sound Cards] Creative sucks, I need some soundcard advice
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I have an X-fi Fatal1ty also in XP - Just took it out and am using the onboard sound. It is the Max Formula SE. I see(hear) no difference. [...]
    chedrz 24 1203 TheMiracle
05-23-2008 at 07:15 PM
On [Other Components] THG CPU Cooler RoundUp - Just Say No
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This is suppose to be an enthusiast site, not a noob site. If they are changing focus please let me know. An enthusiast does not mind [...]
    zenmaster 25 1014 Shadow7037​93
03-05-2008 at 10:33 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Fridge as a chassis cooling system
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I had the same thoughts about a wine cooler a number of months ago
2   xzec 84 2224 MadHacker
03-14-2008 at 07:25 PM
On [CPUs] EU Fines Microsoft $1.3 Billion, is Intel far behind?!?!
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Let the French eat Linux
4   chunkymons​ter 183 3779 spoonboy
03-10-2008 at 06:28 PM
On [CPUs] Is E8400 the way to go now?
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What will you be using it for. Then look at the benchmarks that are doing what you are doing. How long do you keep you machine? I just bo [...]
    kingbrodij 16 851 Sailer
02-16-2008 at 02:02 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Extreme Power Supply Calculator Crazy???
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This is an old list, last edited on 4-07-2007. I have seen the CoolerMaster real Power PSU's get high marks but they were introduced after [...]
    rkowalk 18 1902 I
02-14-2008 at 07:35 AM
On [CPUs] Worth it to wait for nehalem? really?
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The real problem here is assuming a normal "competitive" cycle. Without AMD in the game, Intel can wait to release its product. [...]
2   joseph85 83 2722 BadTrip
08-18-2008 at 06:38 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Best Extended ATX Case ??
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Then there is the Coolermaster Cosmos 1000 Fry's had it for $129 last week or the week before. Also look at the other EATX cases cool [...]
    Chess Gato​r 10 610 MarkJohnso​n
03-05-2008 at 11:48 PM
On [CPUs] should i upgrade to the Q9450 from a Q6600?
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Just my 2 cents worth That would in all essence be a lateral move, not really an upgrade. Thats all!!!
    Maverick7 14 749 runswindow​s95
01-23-2008 at 01:10 PM
On [CPUs] Is buying a q6600 really going to be worth the cost right now?
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Sailer I know this is OLD but just wanted to clarify. The $500 would be for him having to buy both a CPU(q6600~$300) and a decent DDR2 moth [...]
    ryanthesav 17 863 jimmysmitt​y
01-19-2008 at 12:15 AM
On [CPUs] The wolfdale launch date driving me insane help
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I just saw your post Turpit and I must say - It sounds like I bruised your ego. I do not know Olskool... or any of his previous post. Howev [...]
    raidersmac​k 47 2134 hcforde
01-18-2008 at 05:24 PM
On [CPUs] IHS removal worth it?
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Seems like a LOT of "work vs possible reward" for the possible gains you could get at this point with a 3800+. UNLESS you just wa [...]
    eagles4538​09 14 408 lambofgode​3x
01-19-2008 at 06:36 PM
On [CPUs] Any real reason not to buy the Q6600
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Some points to ponder If the Q6600 will not last 4 years, how much longer than that will the Q9450 last. If you get the Q6600 now you [...]
    Socket 7 23 793 OlSkoolCho​pper
01-12-2008 at 05:05 AM
On [CPUs] Majority of real Phenom Users are Very Happy
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The biggest question is "Who is buying mainstrean computers and how many are sold?" NOT so much who is buying high end computers. [...]
5   thunderman 242 5782 yipsl
01-28-2008 at 04:37 AM
On [CPUs] Quad Core vs Dual Core
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Did anyone here happen to take advantage of the Fry's Black Friday sale when they had a Boxed Q6600(G0 SLACR) and a MB for $198.00. To say [...]
2   inSaneELF 83 4906 OlSkoolCho​pper
01-09-2008 at 04:11 AM
On [CPUs] What if AMD went bankrupt?
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The German Government has already pumped 320Million into AMd to keep it going. You also have to think of the number of servers that AMD ser [...]
3   starcraftf​anatic 147 3885 Raviolissi​mo
01-06-2008 at 06:39 PM
On [CPUs] Intel delays 45nm QC...
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About anti-trust. Because it is vague, that is the reason a huge company like Intel would like to stay out of the sights of the government. [...]
2   Epsilon84 92 2409 OlSkoolCho​pper
12-21-2007 at 02:06 AM
On [CPUs] New Q6600?
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Cheap quad? How cheap? During Black Friday I picked up a Boxed Q6600 combo from Fry's for 198.00 plus tax. These were SLACR's chips n [...]
    joe_967 15 641 ma11y1
12-02-2007 at 10:31 PM
On [CPUs] The Great Crysis Bug/Problem Thread
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Mine runs fine, I am now at the shipyard and haven't had a single problem. X1900xtx, XP, E4300 OC'ed to 2.8Ghz, 2 MB Ram - great game so [...]
    m1ddy 47 4499 seinat
11-28-2007 at 11:26 PM
On [Other Components] CRT is blown, buy a LCD or?
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Where do you live? How much do you want to spend? What is the most critical task you will be using the monitor for? How soon are you going t [...]
    ROCKY2 23 1026 RetiredChi​ef
10-22-2007 at 05:47 PM
On [Other Components] Samsung 226BW, only choice in 22"
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But Michael and I have what you NEED :wink:
4   Johncastle 163 35754 jwhyrock
07-13-2008 at 12:00 PM
On [CPUs] Does AMD's Athlon 64 X2 6000 Have Any Kick Left?
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If someone had a descent AMD motherboard why would they dump it buy another motherboard that is on par with the one they had just to get a C [...]
3   pschmid 133 15459 rodney_ws
09-15-2007 at 02:18 AM
On [CPUs] they'd better not be kidding...
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Yep, BUT at the speeds we are running will the general consumer see a difference by going to a quad core? Where is the price/performance ra [...]
2   m25 67 7113 ches111
01-26-2007 at 07:45 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] So many to choose from!
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The ANTEC True Power Trio 650W works great for me. I have had it for a little over a month. Paid $140 via business sales at CompUsa. Right [...]
    wings19 17 644 Doughbuy
11-03-2006 at 03:54 PM
On [CPUs] Not another Core 2 Duo "temp" thread?
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OK, let me add this to the mix. Everyone is talking about 'free' programs to measure temps. Do the reviewers use these or do they use hard [...]
    turpit 10 3338 ZimboBEAR
09-25-2006 at 10:05 PM
On [CPUs] E6400 and RAM Setting
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I had the same issue. Here is what I did and am doing. I bought some off brand ram(Aeneon) made by Infineon rated at DDR2-533 4-4-4-11 [...]
    mehradr 8 693 hcforde
09-20-2006 at 04:50 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] What's this connector?
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Some of the newer motherboards ASUS in particular have this 8 pin connector instead of just the square 4 pin that plugs into the motherboard [...]
    Qisa 11 1203 ZOldDude
09-01-2006 at 08:35 AM
On [CPUs] Gamers say "There's No point to conroe"
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The fact of the matter is, is that the Conroe CPU makes a difference for every computer enthusiast out there because it just lowered the cos [...]
6   corvettegu​y 274 26152 quantumshe​ep
08-15-2006 at 02:59 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Who builds this case?
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There is a place in Austin Texas called Discount Electronics that sells a lot of dell stuff including Cases. I have recently seen the XPS c [...]
    Nostromo2 5 781 Pengwin
08-13-2006 at 07:47 PM
On [CPUs] Dual Core Confused
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WAS THAT CLEAR ENOUGH FOR YOU? Everybody seems to have their take on what it is. Take a look at the AMD 3800+ just for an example, [...]
    atp777 6 478 SidVicious
07-28-2006 at 11:49 PM
On [CPUs] Exact time of day when Core 2 Duo will become available
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and do you have a confirmation shipping/tracking number...
2   floge03 82 11249 RichPLS
07-28-2006 at 04:18 AM
On [Sound Cards] Dual Sound
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I got a set of speakers a few years ago that I can plug my earphones into therefore I can have both. I am currently building a computer [...]
    AlphaKP295 19 1592 uncle_ben
07-26-2006 at 06:24 PM

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