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On [CPUs] X2 6400 feedback please     JerseyGame​r 26 803 rosu9801
11-30-2007 at 11:03 AM
On [CPUs] cpu just for gaming which one
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First of all avoid the 8800GT. Its age is showing. It has nothing but problems with almost every title and the drivers still suck. If you go [...]
    Lektrician 21 463 Lektrician
08-26-2008 at 03:11 PM
On [CPUs] E7200 or Amd 5400 black edition
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What most of these guys are not telling you is that Intel is having hudge probelms with warrenty returns on the E chips. Everyone forgets th [...]
    blessthefa​ll 41 1055 patater
08-30-2008 at 06:07 AM
On [Sound Cards] X-Fi Xtreme Audio Vs. Soundblaster Audigy 2 ZS
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Keep the Audigy if you want the bay unit or need the bay unit. If you dont need it take that xfi and enjoy it. Its a bit better all around a [...]
    pcfreak101 5 308 septic
08-12-2008 at 08:29 AM
On [CPUs] Athlon 64 X2 5200+ , best shot at a cheap mobo?
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Gigabyte has some very nice MBs. If your an X2 user and or an AMD fan get yourself any of the true am2+ boards.
    Jenner_DK 13 315 jerseygame​r
07-31-2008 at 08:11 PM
On [CPUs] which is better?
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LOL? e8400 at 4g will last about a month. Dispite the unread opinions on this forum that series of Intel is pretty bad for OCing. When you r [...]
    patater 32 561 yipsl
05-10-2008 at 04:48 AM
On [CPUs] Phenom X3 hits 3.3Ghz .finally its a phenomenon
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When its all said and done AMD has made improvements and they didnt have to steal the tech to do it.
2   area61 57 1608 khelben197​9
04-30-2008 at 10:27 PM
On [CPUs] 5000 Black Edition + 8800gt
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Go with the 3870 512 over the GT. The 8800GT is a very hot card, no dx10.1 support and a bad OCer compared to the 3870. You will forever hav [...]
    wildben 17 408 KyleSTL
03-25-2008 at 09:34 PM
On [CPUs] Not a flame starter, Phenom, good for?
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AMD makes the best stock mid-lower high end gaming rigs and great worker bees. AM2+ has the highest upgradabilities out there along with the [...]
2   jprevost 81 2138 jprevost
03-27-2008 at 07:05 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Case airflow? What do you think?
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-Always mount your PSU at the bottom of the case. You never want your PSU above your CPU as it blocks optimised airflow -Always face your [...]
    felix2792 6 495 felix2792
03-24-2008 at 06:00 PM
On [CPUs] HSF for my AMD Athlon 6400+ Black Edition
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Any Zalman 9000 should work. They almost never hit the ram slots.
    parabola 15 847 reconviper​one1
04-19-2008 at 04:31 PM
On [Other Components] Athlon 64 X2 6400+ motherboard compatibility
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I would recomend the Gigabyte MA790FX-DS5 or a lower budget model. Its a great MB for a reasonable price. AM2+ with up to ddr2 1066. Support [...]
    noobinneed 1 244 jerseygame​r
03-09-2008 at 03:44 AM
On closed [CPUs] No Apple forum section and I'll leave this negative anti Apple site.
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I just spent 900$ on a laptop for a family member. When my good friend came over to show me his new Apple I looked at the specs. Then I aske [...]
6   SyPheR 257 5906 Grimmy
03-11-2008 at 10:32 PM
On [CPUs] ATHLON X2 6400 vs. PHENOM 9600
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I have no problem pushing my gaming rig using the 6400 to 3.5-3.6. I run a Zalman 9700 and its plenty well cooled. Its a shame you only [...]
    magnus2882 18 1797 yipsl
03-06-2008 at 08:40 AM
On [CPUs] I returned my 8400 today!!!!
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Just like AMD is trying to fix the Phenom so it works 100% out of the box Intel will fix this new chip just the same. I fail to see the big [...]
5   eternal 230 6515 caamsa
06-17-2008 at 01:03 AM
On [CPUs] EU Fines Microsoft $1.3 Billion, is Intel far behind?!?!
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That might have something to do with the fact that nearly every single system being sold has Vista on it now. As Vista became the norm i [...]
4   chunkymons​ter 183 3585 spoonboy
03-10-2008 at 06:28 PM
On [CPUs] Do I need a new computer?
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You dont need to pay 1000+ for a good gaming system. Thats way up there. I build AMD systems for under 700 that game wonderfully. Even the I [...]
    spamhatert​om 30 910 zpyrd
03-18-2008 at 01:01 AM
On [CPUs] New CPU for Gaming Rig
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If your going Intel the Q6600 seams to offer the best option atm. It will game decent out of the box and offers future upgrades via an OC. M [...]
2   Ellaren 75 1779 homerdog
03-13-2008 at 05:44 PM
On [CPUs] Phenom 9500 on AM2 rather than AM2+, any noticeable decrease in perfor
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Yes you will see decreased performance as the AM2 MB does not support any of the features that allow the Phenom to pass the older chips rati [...]
    phenomenal 5 503 endyen
03-02-2008 at 09:06 AM
On [CPUs] Athlon 64 X2 AM2 Dual Core Failure URGENT HELP...
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First remove the cooler. Then remove the cpu. Reseat the CPU after a carefull inspection of the pins. Then after a good cleaning apply some [...]
    garethdain​e 15 507 techguy911
03-03-2008 at 03:53 PM
On [CPUs] High time for Intel to get serious about graphics
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I wont hold my breath for Intel on a decent gpu. I will however wait for those new cpu/gpu's to release. Now that is going to inovate comput [...]
    enigma067 29 1144 doubled
03-07-2008 at 12:15 AM
On [CPUs] AMD The Truth
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Because the x2 is cheaper to produce and makes for better performance per $$$ then the Nvidia option. It doesnt matter if it has 1000000 [...]
4   amddiesel 171 5739 Just_An_En​gineer
04-19-2008 at 06:51 PM
On [CPUs] Interesting
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To many moving parts. Way to many parts with friction. Doomed to mechanical failure. This would actualy be a big step backwards. That is pro [...]
    UncleDave 15 490 apache_liv​es
03-05-2008 at 10:13 AM
On [CPUs] Gaming Pc-Questions
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Swap out that MB for a nice xfire chipset and go ATI for gpu. You will gain better multi gpu performance for a later upgrade and good future [...]
    reaper23 26 697 hughyhunte​r
03-20-2008 at 02:41 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] RAIDMAX 420w issue
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Raidmax is probably about one of the worste brands of PSU you can buy. I would dare to say a 500w Raidmax might be lucky to put out 420w.
    mirceaizvo​ran 2 165 jerseygame​r
03-01-2008 at 03:20 AM
On [CPUs] i thought wolfdales were affordable
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LOL!
    jtnstnt 26 682 yomamafor1
03-02-2008 at 05:54 AM
On [CPUs] need advice on amd phenom 9600 black edition, is the gaming performance there?
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The Phenom is only worth it on an AM2+ system. I have built a good few and that chip runs great. For max gaming performance if you are alrea [...]
    Myzery 9 405 tlmck
03-01-2008 at 06:53 AM
On [CPUs] OK… I concede… recommend an Intel CPU
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What ever you decide to buy make sure you avoid Nvidia hardware. No dx10.1 support means bad dx10 performance now and forever. Declining SLI [...]
    Titanion 29 939 yomamafor1
02-28-2008 at 07:49 PM
On [CPUs] B3 Phenom - TLB Bugs still exist - New processor maybe the resolution
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I have put together 61 systems with Phenoms sense the release of the chips. Not one single person has called me or reported a single tlb bug [...]
    Hellboy 35 1491 eviltwin17
03-03-2008 at 04:04 PM
On [CPUs] Zalman 9700NT Loose? and are my temps normal?
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No thats normal. And those temps are pretty mainstream. I have the same cooler. Its a bad adea to twist it after you install it. You want to [...]
    NezaH 3 271 mis33
03-01-2008 at 08:56 PM
On [CPUs] Intel Grinds all progress to a halt - C1E
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What alot of people dont understand is during times like this with massive central banking ruling the world economy the "people� [...]
3   reynod 116 4009 ZOldDude
02-26-2008 at 11:07 PM
On [CPUs] AMD: Stubborn or just Dumb?
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No its not. Read up a bit. Intel is in hot water. On the legal end they are probably going to be paying a nice chunk to AMD for damages [...]
2   redboy33 83 4009 reynod
03-01-2008 at 07:45 AM
On [CPUs] LGA 775 = Dead socket walking?
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I just built my AM2+ system. I am a gamer 100%. This system games perfectly on max detail at 1680x1050(native). Phenom 9600 black(Swapped [...]
2   Loser777 52 1804 Loser777
02-27-2008 at 11:54 PM
On [CPUs] "My god, it's full of stars, ...I mean phenoms"
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You live in a world all of your own making. In this world you make the mistake of thinking anyone in this industry cares about Ocers. We [...]
2   spoonboy 78 1996 mathos
02-28-2008 at 12:57 PM
On [CPUs] Investing in AMD
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So let me get this straight. You are comparing the chips based on speed here? So a handfull of chips nobody is buying because they have [...]
2   nukchebi0 53 1185 caamsa
02-26-2008 at 05:41 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] GOING NUTS!!! still cannot find a case :(
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Just go with the Antec 900. The airflow over the HDs alone is reason to. The case has the best airflow of any fan cooled case I have ever se [...]
    ivam 29 763 harly2
02-23-2008 at 07:35 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600 and Zalman 9700 question
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I dont know what they did but the Arctic Silver compound has ben very **** the last 6 monthes or so. I have had to use other brands. The sto [...]
    Gambini 19 780 Gambini
02-24-2008 at 01:06 AM
On [CPUs] AMD Athlon 64 X2 upgrade & compatability question
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I just made basicly the same move. I went from x2 3800 to the 6400. I did however pick up an AM2+ MB and make the jump to ddr2. The 6400 is [...]
    parabola 15 806 parabola
02-19-2008 at 03:50 PM
On [CPUs] 1st AMD sucks after that Intel sucks and now AMD sucks etc yeah right!
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The only people upset with AMD for the most part are the OCers that make up less then 1% of the total CPU sales in the world. Someone tell m [...]
2   SyPheR 76 2141 SyPheR
02-26-2008 at 02:55 AM
On [CPUs] Antec 900 or make the move to intel?
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That rig is a great gamer. I would not spend a penny on it atm. Wait a few monthes. When the next line of AMD releases you should have some [...]
    carman594 3 224 lostandwan​dering
02-19-2008 at 06:01 AM
On [CPUs] AMD Phenom 9100 May Be A Home Run
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When a company releases a product and prices it in line to compete with the other products on the market I would not call that a failure [...]
4   sedaine 152 7502 yipsl
03-13-2008 at 06:47 AM
On [CPUs] Real Quad?
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You are comparing a Porche to a Escort. 2 CPU sets that in now way had ever been meant to compete with eachother. AMD has yet to release [...]
2   chluk2425 64 1066 Technology​Coordinato​r
02-15-2008 at 01:53 AM
On [CPUs] Intel sued over Core 2 architechure
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We have been hearing about this for about 6 years on and off. Nobody seams to pay it any mind these days. I am very happy to see someone goi [...]
3   bc4 123 3075 pausert20
02-12-2008 at 09:15 AM
On [CPUs] is i possible to build a mac pro?
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Are you realy going to even try to compare a windows XP based PC to a mass production Mac? Go away! You are a flipping idiot. Anyone tha [...]
    gallionfc 28 966 psymanprod​uctions
02-13-2008 at 10:39 PM
On [CPUs] Phenom Exposed! Shipping with flaky 3rd cores.
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I have zero problems with my 9600BE so far. No BSOD. No bugs. No stability problems. OCed at 2.7 it runs like a champ. I have built 6 Phenom [...]
6   ragemonkey 251 14036 uguv
07-23-2008 at 06:47 PM
On [Sound Cards] X-Fi broken? Or motherboard?
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Are you on an Nvidia chipset? If so gl! Every single Nvidia chipset has insane problems with xfi cards. There are tons of people who can [...]
    mikemhz 5 650 jerseygame​r
02-01-2008 at 09:47 AM
On [CPUs] Intel QPI: AMD's HTT Hayday Numbered?
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I know I am off topic here but Vipers are very well known for being horrible quater mile cars. They are made from the ground up for high [...]
    yomamafor1 30 1232 jimmysmitt​y
02-02-2008 at 12:28 AM
On [Other Components] Raptors VS SLI
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2 raptors in raid 0 are always working for you. SLI hardly works LOL! You will always get better performance per $$ from single card solutio [...]
2   chandoug 54 1460 jerseygame​r
02-01-2008 at 09:33 AM
On [CPUs] Convince me about what CPU is best to buy please :)
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There is no point in buying a quad core for gaming atm and there wont be in 2 years. If you are looking for max performance per $ now and in [...]
2   Shad0w 63 1609 Shad0w
01-25-2008 at 12:51 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec 900 Fans help
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Its a great case. Dont get fooled into using the air duct. Run a fan on the door for good measure. Like stated above all case fans on the An [...]
    darrenz 8 705 Obi-Wan-Sh​inobi
01-21-2008 at 09:13 PM
On [CPUs] Im sick of the AMD vs. Intel benchmarks. Please help.
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AND you can save a good chunk of change by doing the math on the multi and buying the slower ram. No point in running faster ram if its [...]
2   Dunkel 89 2350 reynod
01-23-2008 at 07:37 AM
On [CPUs] AMD 64 X2 6000 3.0GHz video game problems
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LOL? Are you kidding? Turn that thing off untill you paste that puppy. You are lucky you didnt fry it already.
    biggleswor​th1 47 2133 sashg
03-19-2008 at 12:25 AM
On [CPUs] Intel Accused of breaching European Anti-trust Rules
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Is anyone realy supprised? I mean Intel has managed to shut down 2 major charity orgs that helped get PC/laptops into the hands of the lower [...]
    thunderman 35 871 Kari
01-03-2008 at 12:55 AM
On [CPUs] Intels Best vs. AMDs Best
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What planet do you live on? Even Toyota is going Union stateside. They realise that having screened skilled labor is #1. The only differ [...]
2   sedaine 86 2637 reynod
01-03-2008 at 02:20 AM
On [CPUs] Phenom 9500+790FX+3870=better performance ?
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You do NOT buy a quad core for gaming. Only 1 title supports quad cores and NO major titles releasing or in development this year are going [...]
2   robert_rom​ania 57 2198 Technology​Coordinato​r
07-15-2008 at 04:52 PM
On [CPUs] E4500 OC @ ?? vs Athlon X2 6000
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Or.... just build an AM2+ system based on the 5000 black or the 6400. You get max performance per $ out of the box and far more upgradabilit [...]
    Crembo 23 1426 TSIMonster
01-02-2008 at 03:07 PM
On [CPUs] What to do with a dual-core
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There is a good amount of 64bit clients going around and alot more coming. 64bit will be far more common in a year then quad core suppor [...]
    MaxRabbit 15 679 randomizer
12-25-2007 at 02:05 AM
On [CPUs] AMD Phenom CPUs to see further delays? (Digitimes)
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You had better all pray AMD is ok in a year. Empires always fail. Intel is running full speed into the 3rd world. Hell they are plowing over [...]
2   Epsilon84 96 2258 Sailer
12-29-2007 at 06:51 AM
On [CPUs] Athlon 64 x2 6400 or Phenom 9500?
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I constantly come to these forums and find tons of people screaming "Buy a Q6600" its the future!! The fact still remains that mor [...]
2   SaLsiChA 57 2153 hughyhunte​r
12-26-2007 at 12:23 AM
On [CPUs] Thermal paste on CPU or Water block??
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Honestly the Zalman paste with the brush aplicator is sweet. You can get a perfect coat on the entire cpu surface. The Arctic Silver is ok b [...]
    nzxtlexa 36 960 systemlord
12-26-2007 at 12:57 PM
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