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On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] This is why Fry's sucks     jeremyrail​ton 43 1396 jeremyrail​ton
02-11-2008 at 05:37 PM
On [CPUs] OC'ing e6600 can't lower multiplier?     jeremyrail​ton 5 420 shinigamiX
07-29-2007 at 05:14 PM
On [Other Components] Looking for powerful but silent fan
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even if some company did market less than 35db, I'd bet the farm that it's a lie to trick you into buying it. I have a really high cfm fa [...]
    Nils 10 183 Nils
08-17-2008 at 09:08 PM
On [CPUs] AMD X2 5000 BE running at 60c idle, Cant get it down.
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looks like the sensor is reading totally wrong i don't know if you can really trust any of those numbers
    GephAMD 14 202 GephAMD
08-09-2008 at 04:35 AM
On [Other Components] best NVIDIA GFX to go with in an AMD FX60 system?
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yeah, don't sell that fx60 short, it's still capable of running a good gaming rig. tell us your monitor's resolution and we can make a bett [...]
    dmlk 40 582 bviperz
08-21-2008 at 07:10 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600 Odd temps need help
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it's pretty common for one core to be different. two is a little odd, but you're probably still fine
    videogamem​aster 9 296 unclewebb
07-17-2008 at 03:41 AM
On [CPUs] Intel says 38° C for Duo Core ??
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he's right, except 72C instead of F
    dmaz123 4 197 dmaz123
07-02-2008 at 08:34 PM
On [CPUs] Processor Upgrade...What To Do?
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q9450 if you can afford it, q6600 if not. microcenter has them for $180
    cmmcnamara 17 490 Zorg
06-27-2008 at 06:41 PM
On [CPUs] AnandTech dupes Nehalem benchmaks
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if anand did modify the numbers, why? they don't seem to have anything to gain by doing so. did you take into account the fact that they u [...]
    Cryogenic 34 1054 dario77
06-12-2008 at 11:14 PM
On [CPUs] CPU's and CPU Fans/HSinks
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i put a thin strip of AS5 down each heatpipe and then seated it on the cpu. the thermal paste spreads out evenly and the excess runs into t [...]
    Rhino11 11 241 Rhino11
06-04-2008 at 09:18 AM
On [CPUs] Truely Quad Core Intel CPUs - Are They Available?
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amd has a vastly superior architecture for their quad cores. sure, they don't perform as well as intel, they overheat, and the black editio [...]
2   bulldog17 51 1386 wh3resmyca​r
06-10-2008 at 09:36 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] How About This Case!!!
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i agree, avoid. the power supply MIGHT be enough, but that case is cheap and crappy
    Townshipla​x07 9 390 kpo6969
06-04-2008 at 06:16 AM
On [CPUs] CPU-Z Anomoly
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nobody does, there are at least 5 of these every week.
    ericlund 9 290 humalong
05-29-2008 at 04:48 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] I think Im doing something wrong (Pics)
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cpu might not be getting hot enough for the mb to turn on the fan. start something cpu intensive and see if it kicks on after it warms up. [...]
    redfin 20 437 stevediama​n
05-12-2008 at 07:07 AM
On [Other Components] problem with DMA
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wasn't there some issue with XP service pack 3 and DMA? did you install an early version of SP3?
    littleman0​0 11 242 aevm
05-09-2008 at 03:58 PM
On [CPUs] Which processor?
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There's no wrong answer, all three will give you great results. the quads will do better if you're using multi-threaded apps (few and [...]
    cowboi123 7 272 pauldh
05-08-2008 at 07:08 PM
On [CPUs] Which CPU for a fair price?
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i had an e6750, and ran it at 3.5 with 1.3 volts. it's a great cpu. Truth be told, you won't find a whole lot of difference between any of [...]
    tirzono 14 474 tirzono
05-09-2008 at 07:41 AM
On [CPUs] changing my laptop cpu with a desktop one
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i'm pretty sure it isn't possible because the cpu sockets are different for the desktop vs laptop. someone might know better than me, thou [...]
    kookitan 4 206 spuddyt
04-25-2008 at 07:39 PM
On [CPUs] bios update on p5k noe system wont boot
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either have to get a new chip or send the board back in. either way you'll have to talk to tech support
    dobby 6 187 endyen
04-25-2008 at 08:09 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec p182 case fans seem really loud
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true, i remember replacing every fan in my whole rig to eliminate an annoying noise, only to find out that it was the stoopid PSU fan the wh [...]
    sacoops 8 567 gLip
04-24-2008 at 06:51 PM
On [Sound Cards] XtremeGamer vs Fatality... only the X-RAM?
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it would be faster if you had an old slow cpu that you had to take a lot of work off of to maintain framerates. with our cpu's today, the s [...]
    u2vini 12 468 bpogdowz
04-26-2008 at 09:11 AM
On [CPUs] Need Help (w/images)
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you'll need to set the memory timings in the BIOS. the processor registers a slower speed because of the speedstep function, which lowers mu [...]
    chibanginp​r 8 163 Technology​Coordinato​r
04-23-2008 at 07:19 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600 and CPUZ error?
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holy cow with these posts
    vibe 4 260 vibe
04-22-2008 at 08:54 PM
On [CPUs] q6600 extremly hot! plz help
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mid-50s are good for load, but you're showing mid-50s idle with the speed lowered to 1.6 and voltage to 1.16 (power saver at work). I agre [...]
    Eternal_Pw​nage 29 815 nukemaster
07-17-2008 at 08:06 PM
On [CPUs] Hey CPU gurus, I need your sagely advice!
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I got the q6600 for $200. I'm using the same Xigmatek cooler, and it handles 3.6 just fine (though warmer weather and my refusal to turn on [...]
    Shocking 13 470 pauldh
04-19-2008 at 03:25 PM
On [CPUs] E8400 vs Q6600 both oc'd on air cooling for gaming
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I got my Q6600 for $200, oc'd it to 3.6, and it's freakin great. It will encode the crap out of video with all four cores working. I'll ke [...]
    sulphh 26 1403 pauldh
04-17-2008 at 10:10 PM
On [Other Components] E2160 SLI Motherboard
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i was gonna recommend the same thing.
    phr0stbyt3 7 256 r202156
03-14-2008 at 01:22 AM
On [CPUs] Just how much of an upgrade is this????
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I'm from North Carolina, so please forgive a southern saying. You two fighting is like wrestling a pig in the mud. Sooner or later you rea [...]
2   Jongley 73 1321 jongley
03-14-2008 at 01:44 AM
On [CPUs] Solid Discdrives over Standard discdrives
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Sure, but which one will outlive the other after a couple rounds in the clothes washer?
    rockaway 21 644 vvhoCare5
04-23-2008 at 07:09 PM
On [CPUs] Has anyone ever burned / blown their dual or quad core cpu?
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when i started my very first computer build, i was so excited when my cpu came in the mail, that I plugged it in and started the computer wi [...]
    ramsey9000 34 1543 MarkG
03-26-2008 at 07:21 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 120mm Fans for CM RC-690
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yate loon makes good fans. I'm running 3 of them now. The ones i have are less cfm and less noise, but they work fine for me, keep my oc'd [...]
    carquote 12 876 xringx
04-30-2008 at 11:13 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec Nine Hundred fan question
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dude, no need to spend so much on fans. I got five of these $5 a pop from jab-tech. mine don't make any noise except the whoosh of air flo [...]
    lschmidt 22 1040 hughyhunte​r
05-04-2008 at 07:26 AM
On [CPUs] CPU Cooler Charts 2008, Part 3 - Are Box Coolers any Good?
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I love Tom's to death, but I hope they weren't planning on capping off the cooling articles with this. Thirteen pages of the obvious seems [...]
2   muk 97 3299 cbulmer
06-28-2008 at 05:45 AM
On [Other Components] did i got DOA artic freezer?
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do you just want to hear your computer from the other side of the house? why max out all fans? these guys are right, it's not spinning u [...]
    jhyukkang 9 423 jhyukkang
03-01-2008 at 01:03 AM
On [CPUs] Q6600 or E8400
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there's no wrong answer here. you'll have a blazing fast proc either way. do you want to upgrade again in a few months when the new quads c [...]
    englandr75​3 20 1041 englandr75​3
03-01-2008 at 12:02 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Are OCZ power supplies good?
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i agree, i had a gamextreme 700 and the freakin fan was annoyingly loud at idle.
    jfuze 9 461 jeremyrail​ton
02-22-2008 at 01:14 PM
On [CPUs] E6750 or Q6600, any advice please ?
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i agree, 8400 as long as your mobo supports it, which it probably should if it could use a 6750. i love my 6750, but you'll get probably 30 [...]
    Mick68 17 727 vagetaqtd
02-18-2008 at 10:26 PM
On [CPUs] Fuddo: Intel to cut its price on April 20th
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they'll keep chopping prices until they've completely destroyed AMD, then they're back up again. Get em while they're good, and make sure i [...]
    yomamafor1 9 521 kellytm3
02-14-2008 at 03:11 AM
On [CPUs] E6600 VS E6750
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e6750 will overclock MUCH easier than e6600 as long as you have a board capable of high fsb. I have had both, the 6600 took lots of voltage [...]
    ramy85 15 581 CNeufeld
02-09-2008 at 02:59 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec P182 Optional Fan Installation
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yep, and he's right about the pain to take out and put back in thing. the tabs don't ever want to go back in easily. be sure to do it righ [...]
    Myrkul23 5 795 Althius
02-07-2008 at 07:06 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec P182 lower PSU compartment/fan install question
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your psu fan will keep things good. I have the same case and have been playing with it as well. Isn't there a spot for a thin 120mm fan on [...]
    omahagtp 4 807 omahagtp
02-05-2008 at 07:04 PM
On [CPUs] e6750 too hot? whats is acceptable
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yeah, you'll need to use what everybody here uses to get consistent temperature measurements. Using speedfan or coretemp will get you numbe [...]
    zuel 11 649 CompuTroni​x
02-04-2008 at 04:57 PM
On [CPUs] INTEL Shares keep dropping
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the stock market sucks in general right now. i don't know if we can point at any given stock and say anything about that company. wait unt [...]
    reynod 41 1109 aevm
01-23-2008 at 07:14 PM
On [CPUs] Intel stock hammered hammered over disappointing fourth-quarter result
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Remember, many things can influence stock price. Intel's drop is a result of decreased demand for technology products. It has nothing to d [...]
    chunkymons​ter 18 568 spoonboy
01-16-2008 at 08:26 PM
On [Other Components] What speakers should i get for gaming?
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i had an old sony shelf system that i bought in college. it wasn't quite loud enough for the living room theatre system, but those speakers [...]
    Bidybag 27 877 rexter
01-20-2008 at 01:56 PM
On [CPUs] Severe Bottleneck?
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was nobody paying attention? he said he didn't plug the power into the video card. seems pretty darn obvious to me. don't shout psu until [...]
    ChaosGS 38 487 frostys
01-08-2008 at 08:46 PM
On [CPUs] Best bang for the buck? Q6600, Q6700, or higher?
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how the deuce did you get such a low price? buy them all and give the others to me. i'll pay your cost plus shipping and a great big smile.
    truromeo4j​uliet 29 1374 truromeo4j​uliet
12-20-2007 at 10:14 PM
On [CPUs] Dual core freezing problems...
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i agree, sounds like the memory is trying to keep up but can't and freezes the computer. you could try bumping up memory voltage or underclo [...]
    ndl555 25 948 dud
01-08-2008 at 07:52 PM
On [Other Components] I don't normally do this, but help please!!
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sounds a lot like when i overclocked too much and the mobo flipped out and wouldn't reboot. i'd reset the cmos, boot with one stick of ram, [...]
    LukeBird 20 590 systemlord
12-19-2007 at 01:56 AM
On [CPUs] $500 for cpu,mb,and ram?
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i have that board and cpu combo, and i could get 3.7ghz with 1.4 volts or an easy 3.4 at stock voltage
    Pintail 15 291 the_ogs
11-07-2007 at 11:46 PM
On [CPUs] CPU Voltage on E6750
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my e6750 is at 3.76 with 1.4v, no temp problems at all.
    wrenrd007 6 568 wrenrd007
10-10-2007 at 12:59 AM
On [CPUs] Biggest Bottleneck
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little if any, only in benchmarking programs
2   ShortRef 81 3006 hell_spawn
10-26-2007 at 10:07 AM
On [CPUs] old e6600
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looks like you'll be fine with either one. there seem to be a few small differences i can see, the S8 has a lower minimum voltage requireme [...]
    arisgr0 5 304 Zorg
10-02-2007 at 02:32 PM
On [CPUs] how long would this last?C2D e6750
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that's a good machine. the processor, mb, ram, etc. will last you several years. a lot of people will tell you that you'll need to upgrade [...]
    newton316 18 843 San Pedro
08-31-2007 at 05:57 AM
On [CPUs] one core of X2 4600 always busy...
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you using pirated xp? the wga crap will keep a processor busy while bill gates punches you in the jewels.
    Vin31755 10 393 Vin31755
08-21-2007 at 02:04 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] modifying side panel
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hopefully you have a friend in metal working with access to a machine. otherwise, spend either lots of money on a drill and good bit or LOT [...]
    silverchai​r 4 228 silverchai​r
08-15-2007 at 02:44 AM
On [CPUs] Overclocking E6600 on P5NE-SLI
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don't forget to up your northbridge voltage. it's set too low at stock for much overclocking. I forgot the original setting, but i upped i [...]
    micromanma​ll 6 1745 Icekilla
04-07-2008 at 06:48 PM
On [Other Components] My DVD writer/CD ROM and Drive are AWOL! Help!
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I had this same problem on an office computer that people did a lot of uninstalling on. I restored it to a point when everyone knew it was [...]
    wiiz 3 388 wiiz
06-03-2007 at 04:13 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Should I go on and create a open case myself?
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I was looking for a fun project as well, so i took my existing case and just drilled an extra hole for a 120mm fan at the top. As long as y [...]
    ErskaConti 13 665 JonnyDough
04-24-2007 at 03:56 AM
On [Sound Cards] Need help picking a new sound card
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I have the X-Fi Xtreme gamer and it's nice, makes games sound much better. I'm probably gonna get blasted by fanboys for this, but i don't [...]
    slayer1000​0 12 1829 AdamBomb42
03-21-2007 at 02:07 PM
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