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On [CPUs] AMD Opteron 165 vs. 170     Jimw428 11 913 gOJDO
10-29-2006 at 04:16 PM
On [CPUs] Insane deal on Athlon FX 62     Jimw428 46 3029 Clue69Less
11-09-2006 at 11:33 PM
On [CPUs] FX-60 ROCKS
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Silly you. Don't you know you can't post anything on Tom's about a positive AMD experience without getting multiple responses telling yo [...]
2   assassin10​3 73 5130 Milbo183
12-17-2006 at 10:49 PM
On [CPUs] Is an era of rapid change amongst us in the near future CPUs
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You can wait forever for the next best thing. Drive a stake in the ground and buy the best available product and enjoy it now, the future wi [...]
    Miecz 33 1704 CaptRobert​April
12-11-2006 at 10:19 AM
On [CPUs] do you live on a farm and have loads of potatos i could have
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Should we forward the spuds to your asylum? :roll:
    lltfdaniel 14 517 Jimw428
11-23-2006 at 11:44 PM
On [CPUs] How much does it cost to make.
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The 49% number is gross margin, not net margin.
    melarcky 8 803 Jimw428
11-21-2006 at 02:17 AM
On [CPUs] Go for Intel sys with upgrade options or AMD performance?
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First off, only one idiot noob suggested Newegg. Second, C2D provides much more performance for the money. It can also OC to twice its s [...]
    FishLick 27 1807 evilr00t
11-13-2006 at 12:18 AM
On [CPUs] System does not boot, does not beep, CPU dead?
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PSU problem?
    MrKorb 37 4745 CompTIA_Re​p
11-08-2006 at 03:53 PM
On [CPUs] sempron 64 bit or p4 d805?
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Keep in mind that the OP is in the UK. I doubt that new component prices are even close to what you enjoy in the Philippines. Also, don't fo [...]
    cd_rom 46 2832 cd_rom
10-31-2006 at 06:14 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Advice on Silent PSU!
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If you have a slight hearing impairment, as I do, PSU noise is never a problem. But in your case, I think that PSU price is often a good ind [...]
    greenjelly 17 1472 greenjelly
11-17-2006 at 04:30 PM
On [CPUs] Guesstimate of computers in 20 years
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Sorry that you just don't get it, moronic children rarely do.
5   MagicPants 216 12825 DaSickNinj​a
10-27-2006 at 10:05 PM
On [CPUs] Xeon Conroe or Core 2 Duo Conroe?
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There is a previous thread that addresses this confusion. Although somewhat hard to believe, apparently the "Almighty Intel" site [...]
    spectre666 22 2963 crimsonfil​ms
10-24-2006 at 12:51 AM
On [CPUs] Dell speaks out over AMD 'shortages'
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Truly remarkable that the "armchair CEO's"" at Toms forums haven't been contacted by AMD to provide the solutions to their pr [...]
    m25 37 4481 mr_fnord
10-20-2006 at 04:16 PM
On [CPUs] best $100 processor
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Good luck finding one for $130. The prices for the X2 3800 have been trending upward lately since the supply is drying up. I recently sear [...]
    leckig 21 2460 losergamer​04
10-17-2006 at 03:17 PM
On [CPUs] Why do the CPUs are so bloody expensive here in Ireland?
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It's the added cost of having to paint each individual piece green. :lol: :roll: No, no, no. I've tried to tell you, it's the [...]
2   valos 97 5762 bullaRh
12-01-2006 at 04:57 AM
On [CPUs] AMD 64 3200+ or X2 4200?
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The x2 3800 is very popular and has been a great value until about 6-8 weeks ago. Since then its price has been creeping up while the X2 420 [...]
    czgncdoe 23 1901 czgncdoe
10-16-2006 at 11:31 PM
On [CPUs] Reported Shortage of AMD processors?
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Ad valorem tax, do you live in Texas?
2   qcmadness 93 5093 BaronMatri​x
10-13-2006 at 01:30 AM
On [CPUs] How pure should isopropyl alcohol be for cleaning the HS/CPU
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The cleaner, the better. Just use simple 91% pure Isopropyl Alcohol and a paper coffee filter. Works like a dream and no lint. Ignore all th [...]
3   Scribs 149 13154 clue69less
10-30-2006 at 05:56 PM
On [CPUs] "AMD helps Intel get back its market share"
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I think AMD is doing all they can with the products they have right now. The Conroe caught them with their pants down, so they can't do much [...]
2   kukito 91 5495 turpit
10-07-2006 at 09:11 AM
On [CPUs] New Arctic Silver Instructions for Core 2 Duo
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[quote="Aielman"] I don't know where you live, but I can buy 91% pure at any number of drug stores and supermarkets in Dallas,T [...]
3   jjw 107 16838 turpit
10-07-2006 at 09:19 AM
On [CPUs] AMD Taking over in China!
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So if I understand what you're saying, the British took away Indian freedom and independence. Was that what really existed under the rule [...]
5   HoldenMcGr​oin 213 11628 corvettegu​y
10-07-2006 at 08:34 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Lots of money on PSU = Lost of wasted cash!
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Man, you need stress relief quick. Go smoke some reefer and calm down. Have a look at this site... then either apologise to Greenje [...]
2   greenjelly 80 8212 immagikman
10-08-2006 at 12:12 AM
On [CPUs] When is the best time to buy a computer?
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If you wait for the next best thing, you'll find yourself waiting forever. There's always something better just over the horizon.
    azndash 19 1646 gOdMan
10-01-2006 at 08:57 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Need SATA power connector crimp-on terminal
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If you live in a large metro area you can find them from an electrical/electronic parts supplier. I live in Dallas and we have 3 or 4 in [...]
    Arctucas 8 1143 beegie
10-19-2006 at 04:37 AM
On [Other Components] Post your desktop
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My pretty little Grand baby. [/img]http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l250/jimw428/desktop.jpg
6   uber_g 267 22801 TwoFoot
03-09-2007 at 09:37 PM
On [CPUs] Upgrading to an Athlon X2, got some compatability questions
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It may be somewhat faster, but in my mind the real question is, will the performance increase be worth the price. IMO, an additional GB of g [...]
    FredWeston 14 1027 jough626
09-24-2006 at 06:44 AM
On [CPUs] What cpu for a budget desktop for my parents?
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You, and every other critic of my Celeron suggestion, ignore my qualifier which essentially said if, and I repeat IF, you choose a skt 7 [...]
2   Frankienyc​123 80 3764 randomizer
09-19-2006 at 03:20 AM
On [CPUs] Why cant cpu clockspeeds get any faster?
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You really don't want to get into a political debate with me; you'd wind up looking like an even bigger fool than you do now.
2   derek10170​0 86 7175 dasickninj​a
09-18-2006 at 03:22 PM
On [CPUs] Open letter to AMD
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So what you're saying is that you aren't DaSickNinja after all, but rather Louis Farrakhan in drag. BTW, if anyone is responsible for t [...]
4   Rikeeeeeee​e 184 15741 dasickninj​a
09-18-2006 at 01:14 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] installed a new PSU, strange buzzing sound
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Transformers ARE NOT mechancial devices. They are inductive windings wrapped around a common core. The ratio of the number of windings o [...]
    Courtney4 46 3073 fainis
09-16-2006 at 01:52 PM
On [CPUs] X2 3800+ vs E6300
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Just keep in mind that 5-6 months ago everyone was raving about the dual core AMD processors as the overclocking champs. IMO, a skt 939 new [...]
    notquitehe​re188 7 2172 chrone
09-17-2006 at 08:51 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Good cooling or to cheap?
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If you want the best "bang for the buck", buy a Cooler Master Centurion. It has a mesh front, 2 fans and great air flow. Plenty of [...]
    MrJetplane 10 835 RobsX2
12-17-2006 at 04:01 AM
On [Other Components] TomsHardware has left the building.
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Running a site like this isn't cheap. The ads pay the bills, and hopefully provide enough income for a staff to devote full time to content. [...]
    Oncoi 25 2466 Niz
09-12-2006 at 07:48 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Lian Li VS Antec
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If you can spare the extra cash, it's Lian-Li all the way. BTW, they do make cheaper boxes and Newegg was having a "free shipping& [...]
    NaomiHikar​u 16 1661 wun911
09-11-2006 at 05:21 AM
On [CPUs] Temperatures and thermal paste with dual core
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You didn't say, but did you remove the thermal paste from the AMD HSF before you applied the AS5? If not, you should remove the paste an [...]
    o29 7 720 Jimw428
09-06-2006 at 12:55 AM
On [Other Components] Dell RT7D50 Model Keyboard (Not working)
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Call Dell! :lol: Sounds like you lost your USB or KB driver. Other possibility is that +5 spiked and fried the KB.
    Mikey310 3 4508 wolfman140
09-05-2006 at 03:23 PM
On [CPUs] Overclocking a Pentium D 805 on a ECS mobo
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2.8 is an excellent over clock for that MB. If it's stable, I'd leave well enough alone and be proud of a great job! :) Edit- Sorry abou [...]
    d31m05 7 1596 Ioannes67
02-22-2007 at 05:13 PM
On [CPUs] Conroe Vs AMD
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Sounds like a 16 year old stoner to me. :roll:
    46cpkx32 12 2265 gOJDO
09-04-2006 at 11:33 PM
On [Other Components] Other Thermal Paste besides Arctic Silver
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Yes.
    uber_g 5 412 ZOldDude
09-04-2006 at 04:20 AM
On [CPUs] Computer Problem
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I agree. It sounds very similar to a problem I've had. The trouble turned out to be a poorly seated HDD power cable at the PS (modular c [...]
2   yieldan 60 3446 Chowganhim​e
09-05-2006 at 04:09 AM
On [CPUs] I think I screwed this up
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The AMD "on-chip" memory controller has a lot to do with their performance advantage at a given clock speed.
    Apheration 28 2727 pcsteve
08-25-2006 at 01:09 AM
On [Other Components] What is wrong with THG website.
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Anyhow, this site is slow, and constantly hangs. It may have something to do with the amount of advertising. They seem to keep adding [...]
2   badge 61 2868 Fursecul
08-24-2006 at 10:09 PM
On [CPUs] E6600 processor loudness?
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Here is a link to an outline for a course at Oxford Univ. entitled "Printed Circuit Board Design for Real-World EMI Control". [...]
2   Milos 54 4975 Raeven_Zer​o
08-23-2006 at 11:16 AM
On [CPUs] Missing information on how a CPU works? I want to learn!
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God, what a bunch of techno gibberish being posted in response to the question she asked. However well intentioned, how could you expect her [...]
    lcandy 28 1841 JonathanDe​ane
08-23-2006 at 04:55 AM
On [Other Components] Internal SATA HDD disconnects after time?
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I agree with those who suggest a power supply issue. The clicking sound you hear is probably the heads retracting and locking due to power l [...]
    snipster4 2 283 Jimw428
08-21-2006 at 12:34 AM
On [CPUs] E6300 Help!!
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I'm pretty much set on a E6300. I don't think any low end X2's can hang with it... even if you overclock... Does anyone know it this [...]
    Blown_65 26 1555 Blown_65
08-21-2006 at 04:52 PM
On [CPUs] E6300/E6400 oc with no voltage adjustments?
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Sounds like you're also replacing the MB. If that's the case, you may as well plan on getting a new PS to replace your existing 350W supply. [...]
    shbullets 5 422 Jimw428
08-19-2006 at 10:56 PM
On [Other Components] will older programs run ok on amd 64 system?
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Does she say something like, "Will you leave that fu##ing computer alone and stop your tinkering before you break it"? :lol: [...]
    robertlj 9 485 DaveUK
08-21-2006 at 09:00 PM
On [CPUs] windows 98
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WTF are you talking about? Win ME has no connection to Win 2000, they are two entirely different products. As far as the upgrade to W [...]
    farmertom 12 1476 angry_duck​y
08-19-2006 at 05:25 PM
On [CPUs] DELL to buy 4 MILLION AMD Cpu's in Q4
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Yep, you're probably right. :roll: :roll: A Bank of America financial analyst wouldn't know anything about technology, would he? If I [...]
    lordpope 15 1073 gr8mikey
08-17-2006 at 10:58 PM
On [CPUs] 64-bit over 32-bit
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I don't know about the experience of others, but for me 64-bit XP was a noticeable improvement. Perhaps it's due to the applications I am us [...]
    Spiv 16 1135 Sailer
08-17-2006 at 09:13 PM
On [CPUs] NewEgg Boycott
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How do you know what Newegg paid for their initial inventory? Even if they have a direct buying relationship with Intel, (doubtful, since m [...]
4   ren0nie0 194 18882 Gary_Busey
08-15-2006 at 05:33 PM
On [CPUs] German guys
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Idiot It's a joke, you moron! :roll: Or maybe you just don't know the definition of oxymoron. Frankfurt is one of the most ex [...]
    amater100 6 696 jimw428
08-12-2006 at 03:50 PM
On [CPUs] Stock E6300 and Thermal Paste?
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Not a good idea. Here's why from the Arctic iinstallation nstructions. "Never use any oil or petroleum based cleaners (WD-40, c [...]
    gRapz 24 1442 306maxi
08-15-2006 at 08:24 PM
On [CPUs] "Intel's Worst Nightmare"
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For those 10-year-old fanboys out there that may not know (I posted this and before you added your sarcasm post) here's a definition... [...]
2   zornundo 60 7210 mitch074
08-13-2006 at 06:03 PM
On [CPUs] TD Shipped My E6600 Today!
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Well good! Now that supply is beginning to catch up with early demand, maybe the fan boys will stop bad-mouthing TD and Intel. Just watch [...]
    slim142 12 1005 Jimw428
08-10-2006 at 03:45 AM
On [CPUs] PSU burns out and 805 will no longer overclock
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The CPU temps may not indicate the voltage extremes you experienced during the PSU meltdown. Hard to tell if the CPU was damaged and/or key [...]
    lane 3 373 lane
08-10-2006 at 05:45 PM
On [CPUs] "AMD to drop ATi brand"
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Nothing but idle speculation on a slow news day. Keep in mind that ATI has a substantial market presence and a large installed base, wit [...]
2   -Mithridat​e- 73 7176 JonathanDe​ane
08-11-2006 at 12:10 AM
On [CPUs] Intel's paper launch tricked us all
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I own a Opteron 144, X2 3800+ and FX-55... And im sure as hell gonna phase out the lot of them in favor for Core 2 Duo.. Why the hell wo [...]
3   sluzbenik 124 12759 PorkyTheCl​own
08-13-2006 at 05:46 AM
On [CPUs] How long before AMD makes their comback?
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Touché 8)
2   Swany420 99 8744 1Tanker
08-09-2006 at 09:08 AM
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