Ad
Latest Reviews & Articles

The Hardware Behind Overdrive

Published on November 18, 2008

Our worldwide overclocking championship has begun and we wanted to introduce you to the everyday components our teams will be tweaking to supersonic speeds in a bid for a shot at $5,000. Read more

Synology's DS408 Reviewed: Fast NAS For Pros

Published on November 18, 2008

Does a NAS device with high data transfer rate and a Web interface that is easy to configure actually exist? Synology shows how it should be done. But the enclosure is not without its faults, either. Read more

How To: Get A 4 GHz Dual-Core For $120

Published on November 17, 2008

Intel’s 45 nm Core 2 serious is known to boast substantial overclocking margins, and the entry-level E7200 with 3 MB L2 cache costs less than $120. We'll show you how to get close to 4 GHz from this little gem. Read more

Team USA Emerges In Round One of Overdrive

Published on November 17, 2008

After a long weekend of intense benchmarking with nearly 1,300 liters of liquid nitrogen, one team emerged victorious. They’re on their way to Paris to represent the United States against four other international teams. Show them some support! Read more

  

Tom's Hardware Forums

»

CPU & Components

 

CPU & Components

Post new message   Click here to post a new poll

CPUs | Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods | Sound Cards | Network Interface Cards | Other Components
 Page :  1  2  3  
Previous
        Thread Last page Thread starter Number of
Rep. Read
Last post
On [CPUs] AMD's 65nm Preview Part 2 - The Plot Thickens
Last matching post:
-Raw performance is more important than clock-for-clock -Power consumption wasn't a important issue, few reviews ever had any power measu [...]
5   qurious69s​s 222 20414 I
12-27-2006 at 06:34 AM
On [CPUs] CPU-Z AMD 65nm Brisbane
Last matching post:
power consumption to me
    Metr0 17 1963 qcmadness
12-04-2006 at 07:20 PM
On [CPUs] Sloooooow Conroe build
Last matching post:
have you seen this? i think it could be your case, as the memory (ddr400) is running at 200mhz, while the fsb is running at 266. I [...]
2   GreenMachi​ne 61 6800 13thmonkey
10-05-2006 at 02:25 PM
On [Network Interface Cards] unable to connect 192.168.1.1
Last matching post:
exactly so if you park your car in the street it will be in the range of thousands of people... if one of them takes your car away, w [...]
    derek10170​0 14 32049 derek10170​0
09-24-2006 at 12:36 AM
On [Sound Cards] Can you blow out your speakers/sub on your computer?
Last matching post:
agree with you for the OP, you can set bass to minimum and squeeze the volume up, the increase the bass gradually until it can handle.. o [...]
    lschmidt 23 2445 AddictiveH​erring
09-23-2006 at 04:30 AM
On [CPUs] can overclocking be the reason for my corrupted files on hds
Last matching post:
there were issues with nforce4 and sata drives, corruptin data. I've seen on amd systems, dont know if that applies to intel platforms. wort [...]
    htoonthura 9 943 m25
09-19-2006 at 04:35 PM
On [Other Components] TomsHardware has left the building.
Last matching post:
i like techreport too it somewhat resembles what tom's was at the beginning
    Oncoi 25 2466 Niz
09-12-2006 at 07:48 AM
On [CPUs] AMD 3700+ vs 4000+ - diff?
Last matching post:
dual core is not only about parallelism. There are a lot of programs that are optimized for multi processors, like compression, compilers, [...]
    leatherbur​y 32 2611 angry_duck​y
09-11-2006 at 10:02 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] quality or not?
Last matching post:
i think it's a crap, but will work fine with your setup
    duthoy 6 848 angry_duck​y
09-04-2006 at 05:51 PM
On [CPUs] Upgrade or not to upgrade?
Last matching post:
your computer is still good for today's most uses. if you need, just add more memory like prozac said
    data-freak 5 632 DaBigHurt
09-04-2006 at 06:10 PM
On [CPUs] Help on buying a server.
Last matching post:
yeah, i tend to agree with that. What i was trying to say is: let's wait for the OP's answer, which wiill help us help him on the best setup [...]
    cepheix 43 2195 bga
09-02-2006 at 02:03 AM
On [CPUs] Making use of spare computers
Last matching post:
I would give it to my mother, as she uses a k6-2 500mhz. If you dont want to, or your mother/wife/kids already have a computer, just find so [...]
    sabenfox 17 1496 borandi
08-30-2006 at 07:35 AM
On [CPUs] Dual Core or Dual Processor?
Last matching post:
well, i dont know what kind of increase in size he will have, but as he said the database will grow overtime, i gave him a possibility, [...]
    qwertycopt​er 20 2287 qwertycopt​er
08-29-2006 at 05:25 PM
On [Other Components] Printer not printing
Last matching post:
weren't dinossaurs extinct? :P what does exactly you did trying to clean? have you tried using those sticks you use to clean your ears ( [...]
    briapro 3 628 briapro
08-26-2006 at 09:37 AM
On [CPUs] I think I screwed this up
Last matching post:
that's a good point. depending on the motherboard he can (or not) upgrade to core 2. Either way, he'll have ddr2 memory already.
    Apheration 28 2727 pcsteve
08-25-2006 at 01:09 AM
On [Other Components] Keyboard Mouse not working after OCing
Last matching post:
the first thing i would do is connect both the keyboard and mouse to another computer and see if they work.
    vonagio 12 457 Mcmonopoly
08-18-2006 at 09:24 PM
On [CPUs] Which diagnostic apps to run after my first build, E6600
Last matching post:
    FishBoi 9 632 FishBoi
08-18-2006 at 09:55 PM
On [Other Components] Need Help Identifying Failed Component(s) Plz...
Last matching post:
have you tried using the 9800pro on another computer? i think the video card is damaged, not the agp slot
    sh1ft3d 18 880 gorgerax
08-18-2006 at 10:37 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Do I need new PSU for this e6300 setup?
Last matching post:
no
    supra33202 3 381 TheTallGuy
08-17-2006 at 02:44 PM
On [Other Components] How would you build a $10k USD computer?
Last matching post:
same here, but i think i would build a $1000-1500
    Truenigma 25 2966 Clue69Less
08-22-2006 at 06:39 AM
On [CPUs] To those that spent 400+ on a E6600
Last matching post:
there's one rule called FIFO: first in, first out. Prices are lower now because the higher priced ones were already sold. If nobody had bo [...]
    NightStrik​er 25 1915 allhell
08-15-2006 at 11:55 PM
On [CPUs] Worth overclocking a Pentium D?
Last matching post:
on winter, yes. You can save some money by turning off heating and leaving your pD on.
    EandC 12 1251 joefriday
08-11-2006 at 09:06 PM
On [CPUs] disable command queuing
Last matching post:
i think you have to install chipset drivers to enable ncq. If you're using windows drivers for your ata controller, then it does not suppo [...]
    jpucks77 7 1007 jap0nes
08-11-2006 at 02:28 PM
On [Sound Cards] Is it possible to connect a car subwoofer to a pc?
Last matching post:
and also take care about magnetic field, as it must have a huge magnet, and it's probably not magnetically shielded. Just take care not to [...]
    iu2687 13 1283 astrallite
08-10-2006 at 02:52 PM
On [CPUs] Large price jump in one day?
Last matching post:
it's an economical system called capitalism. the more people buy, more they raise the price. If you dont buy, someone else will, and so on [...]
    mickeddie 39 2400 turpit
08-11-2006 at 12:56 AM
On [Other Components] Choosing a set of speakers!!
Last matching post:
that explains very interesting, by the way
    THORNado 24 1227 Alex_Huck
08-11-2006 at 05:08 AM
On [CPUs] Athlon 2700 Xp in Sockwt 754
Last matching post:
oh yeah, re-installing windows when changing motherboard is very very important, not to say mandatory.
    vinster345 5 665 jap0nes
08-07-2006 at 06:33 PM
On [CPUs] Is it honestly time to go Conroe?
Last matching post:
I'd wait for E6300
    Maverick7 30 3645 okstatefan
08-19-2006 at 06:49 AM
On [CPUs] "APPLE Finally Goes With AMD"
Last matching post:
lol Apple shouldn't drop Intel. However, they should do the Dell thing and start working with both companies. Don't limit yourself [...]
    9-inch 47 4361 ches111
08-03-2006 at 11:44 PM
On [Sound Cards] OMG; impossible audio problem SOS!!!
Last matching post:
you added a second hd or replaced your old one and reinstalled windows? anyway, check on windows for the signed driver stuff... right-cli [...]
    pb_and_jam​es 15 1107 pb_and_jam​es
08-05-2006 at 12:17 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Bad psu?
Last matching post:
hmmm indeed. i checked on the web and it's within the specs. the noises occur only when you play games or they're random? from what you' [...]
    The_Gamer 11 652 The_Gamer
08-02-2006 at 05:50 PM
On [Other Components] PC Dead but is 'Ticking'
Last matching post:
it can be a bomb. dial 911 seriously, like swifty_morgan said, open your case and check what component is causing this noise. we cant g [...]
    Rodderz 7 677 Blunc
07-27-2006 at 05:16 PM
On [Other Components] My widescreen LCD wont play widescreen DVD's in widescreen
Last matching post:
a little, but would. Also, as far as i know, there's more than one widescreen proportion. Adon, just check your dvd box and check if it i [...]
    Adon 8 1104 Cafuddled
07-28-2006 at 11:09 AM
On [CPUs] Core 2 Duo BS! Prises =(
Last matching post:
that's the seek and offer law...
    master9716 35 4308 Ragnarok
07-28-2006 at 01:40 AM
On [CPUs] Value Build
Last matching post:
i meant architechture. If he goes the PD805 path, the motherboard he picks probably wont support nothing better than the Pentium D line. If [...]
    goexplodex​4 13 559 jap0nes
07-19-2006 at 08:36 PM
On [Sound Cards] Onboard sound (ALC850) or Soundblaster Live 5.1
Last matching post:
i would use the soundblaster. But if i didnt have the soundblaster i would use the onboard. it's good enough for most uses.
    Tardomatic 22 1385 Rexter
07-23-2006 at 07:36 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Really needs your advice..
Last matching post:
according to some recommendations i've seen at this forum, you should buy the heavier one. take a high precision weight meter to the store [...]
    dumb 9 625 Pengwin
07-19-2006 at 08:04 AM
On [CPUs] Athlon 64 AM2 3500+ Running Hot HELP!!!
Last matching post:
you're probably missing some point at the AM2 cooler instalation. RTFM and install it
    StealthGT 15 902 m25
07-18-2006 at 04:27 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] New PSU giving me problems.
Last matching post:
what's wrong with a $50 psu?
    howemi01 8 477 Pengwin
07-14-2006 at 08:09 PM
On [CPUs] Oh yes, Core 2 is pretty damn amazing, but...
Last matching post:
i've read that AMD is planning on reducing their prices to a "competitive price-performance ratio". that means amd chips cannot pe [...]
2   racerboywo​nder 55 8533 nmdante
01-25-2007 at 06:37 AM
On [Other Components] Problem with monitor settings
Last matching post:
hmmmm you can try to remove them from windows registry, but i dont recommend
    thanksinad​vance 11 555 thanksinad​vance
07-15-2006 at 01:17 AM
On [CPUs] Monitoring program
Last matching post:
there's a good one, for linux :P it measures temperatures, voltages and fan speeds
    kye3k1 9 659 kye3k1
07-13-2006 at 12:52 AM
On [Other Components] help! need wirless mouse/keyboard that can reach 10ft+
Last matching post:
i think a good logitech or microsoft or non 'generic' mouse could do, if unobstructed
    TTSTAB 7 666 Michaelahe​ss
07-11-2006 at 08:39 PM
On [CPUs] Will X2 939 3800+ be faster than CONROE 1.86 GHZ
Last matching post:
who knows?
4   stackoverf​low 159 12956 jaguarskx
07-11-2006 at 03:43 AM
On [CPUs] Which platform are you buying? And why?
Last matching post:
right now? none. i'll just wait until intel launches core2. then i'll wait a couple months to see lots and lots of benchmarks, and also i h [...]
    bikerdjr 10 655 Heyyou27
07-08-2006 at 01:08 AM
On [CPUs] New Server
Last matching post:
well, i still think that your current server is enough for a file server for 15 people, even with a 5X increase, just need a hardware check [...]
    drifter_88​8 4 296 jap0nes
07-08-2006 at 12:38 AM
On [Network Interface Cards] PCI-X / PCI Express x4
Last matching post:
i dont think it will show any improvement, as the onboard controller actually is a pci controller. Even if you use a dedicated x4 pci-e ca [...]
    EvilC0P 31 3816 elbert
07-04-2006 at 11:08 PM
On [CPUs] PS3 vs. a home-built computer
Last matching post:
why do game developers dont design their own OS'es built into the games discs? then you just put the cd on your computer and boot directly f [...]
7   Miecz 313 13090 Jake_Barne​s
07-04-2006 at 04:31 AM
On [CPUs] AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+
Last matching post:
the problem could be at the cache portion. Just deactivate that part, the result will be a smaller cache with the core working
    sepuko 20 1806 m25
07-01-2006 at 11:34 PM
On [Other Components] New monitor
Last matching post:
that's true that's also true hahahahhaha
    battousai8​31 7 478 jaguarskx
06-30-2006 at 08:36 PM
On [CPUs] How to know what component did burned?
Last matching post:
i think it's in 100% of the times my bet is memory it boots dos because it doesnt use much memory. when you boot windows it's using some [...]
    Ronhrin 9 499 gOJDO
06-30-2006 at 06:26 PM
On [Other Components] Monitor upgrade: Bigger or more what should it be?
Last matching post:
you mean it would not handle the resolution? i was looking at some 20.1" widescreen monitors and their resolution is 1680x1050, so it [...]
    Cafuddled 6 514 Cafuddled
06-30-2006 at 03:32 PM
On [CPUs] Vote for the best pair for gaming.
Last matching post:
true
    Jazzman2 15 1073 jazzman2
06-29-2006 at 04:55 AM
On [Other Components] Gaming Monitor ??
Last matching post:
I would stay with CRT. Too many issues to consider when going to a LCD, and a good LCD costs too much. With a CRT you just dont have to wo [...]
    carlorocco 9 1057 itneal2277
06-28-2006 at 07:33 PM
On [CPUs] Your oppinions please :) (going crazy soon)
Last matching post:
i'm in the same situation as you, and that's what i'm doing... waiting... but sometimes it's hard hahahha
    dpg0815 7 615 dpg0815
06-28-2006 at 01:00 AM
On [CPUs] performance difference???
Last matching post:
well, i think i'm patient and somewhat realistic at that point. i prefer to wait and see nice quote on your signature, by the way
    Giraffe 13 985 ikaz
06-27-2006 at 07:35 PM
On [CPUs] Which proc to upgrade to?
Last matching post:
hmmm he said he has a venice, if he upgrades to core2 he will have to change his motherboard, cpu and memory... there are a couple games [...]
    kona 9 491 Giraffe
06-27-2006 at 04:48 PM
On [CPUs] Water cooling add lots of performance if not overclocked?
Last matching post:
is there an international overclockers association, or something like that?
    Miecz 26 1362 SidVicious
06-27-2006 at 08:07 PM
On [CPUs] Ram for Sempron 64s
Last matching post:
this is interesting: According to that table, if you go ddr2 667, it will work at 640mhz, meaning a performance loss. But on the oth [...]
    weilin 13 613 jap0nes
06-27-2006 at 03:52 AM
On [CPUs] Intel's total collapse will be sooner than you expect
Last matching post:
game over to you too. IF intel dies, amd will become a monopoly. They will sell a sempron 2600+ for 1k dollars and you're f*cked up
2   sharikou 64 4397 deuce1698
06-26-2006 at 05:31 PM
 Page :  1  2  3  
Previous

Go to:
Post new message   Click here to post a new poll

  New threads
  New messages in an old thread
  No new messages
  Go to the last read message in a thread you have not participated in
  Go to the last read message in a thread you have participated in
  Go to the last read message in a Bookmarked thread
 

Google Ads