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On [CPUs] E6750 VID     knotknut 2 150 knotknut
06-18-2008 at 05:35 PM
On [CPUs] Should I apply thermal paste to me new CPU before installing?
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Yes, it fills the imperfections on the CPU and the Heat-Sink providing much better heat dissipation. It is not Glue or adhesive as many [...]
    aaclunckaa​a 8 155 gondo
11-15-2008 at 01:44 AM
On [CPUs] Should I use this to clean CPU?
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I use commercial Contact & Circuit Board Cleaner. Contains Heptane and Isopropyl Alcohol. We always have it at work so no use in goi [...]
    Biggerboat 10 213 Kari
11-11-2008 at 07:07 PM
On [CPUs] Need advice on what to do next
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By your own admission you have not been able to get a stable overclock on this Q6600/750i combination from day one. You have been through t [...]
    utley 19 256 Dekasav
11-08-2008 at 10:43 AM
On [CPUs] Athlon X2 Dual-Core 4200+ 2.21Ghz still capable for new games?
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Did you read this?
    bricky 18 497 bricky
10-25-2008 at 05:27 AM
On [CPUs] Thermal; paste/ pad pre-applied to q6600 heatsink?
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I am sure that if intel warrantees their product at stock settings with stock fan for three years that the thermal compound included should [...]
    vaj3000 9 396 vaj3000
10-24-2008 at 09:39 PM
On [CPUs] Amd Turion Ultra Vs Intel .. ?
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The 8400 gs is the defective GPU you,ve been hearing about. If in doubt Google. NO is the answer to the intel notebook you have picked out [...]
    kazzaz 6 526 knotknut
10-23-2008 at 05:56 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] noob power supply question
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Hi Mike. Welcome, I see you just joined today. Looks like you are doing Video editing and want a quality system. You can get real good ad [...]
    mike_88 9 212 Shadow7037​93
10-22-2008 at 01:25 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] More Power?
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650 watts will do just fine even if you overclock both CPU &GPU. Provided you stick with a quality PSU.
    joarmac 8 484 chookman
10-17-2008 at 09:34 PM
On [Other Components] booting from e-sata
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Yes, absolutely. Plug the esata drive in turn on power. Start or reboot PC. Enter Bios on start-up. set the esata drive as first boot. [...]
    gspear 2 303 knotknut
10-16-2008 at 06:12 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Building a New computer could use some advice
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GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-S2H AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket AM [...]
    NukeKnight 20 329 Nukeknight
10-15-2008 at 02:49 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] need new power supply
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Here you go, Check this out:
    chelli 4 133 knotknut
10-14-2008 at 05:49 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU gone bad?
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Did you remove the old Video Card Drivers? I see you said that you have the latest nvidia drivers and you have put in your old card radeon [...]
    N8K 12 181 geofelt
10-15-2008 at 08:15 AM
On [CPUs] CPU Assitance please.
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E8500 for gaming.
    Vivid8 7 150 zenmaster
10-14-2008 at 01:53 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] This enough power?
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It should work fine with the descibed set-up.
    etnoo 2 620 invisik
10-11-2008 at 01:35 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 700w toughtpower enought?
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Try Google CALCULATE APPROXIMATE STARTUP LOAD (PEAK/SURGE WATTS) I would rather have MORE than enough power vs. having to run at peak al [...]
    cats_paw 13 192 cats_paw
10-12-2008 at 12:55 AM
On [CPUs] What is better now and what is better later? Intel Quad or dual - Read
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The last time I upgraded my choice was between the E6750 or Q6600. The ( over-all ) performance between the two at that time with an overc [...]
    Cymus 14 406 randomizer
10-09-2008 at 08:40 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Cooler Master vs. Corsair vs. Asus (650Watts)
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Corsair.
    binomial 16 359 Sable Wand​erer
10-13-2008 at 01:32 AM
On [CPUs] CPU overheat / Long boot time
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Id say you are not getting the HSF properly installed. The fastening is great but a big problem for you that are not mechanically inclined.
    Viking9 15 321 Viking9
10-11-2008 at 04:37 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Looking for a case, is NZXT ZERO a good one?
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Everything you picked out should do you very well.
    eliil1 20 307 eliil1
10-04-2008 at 02:29 PM
On [CPUs] So confused. q9400, 9450, or 9550?
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Here's Tom's CPU review: You decide
    bobik 7 762 bobik
10-03-2008 at 07:11 PM
On [CPUs] What CPU would be good with this GPU combo?-Please Help!
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You want 3 x GTX 280 OC @ $1500.00 and spend $200.00 on a processer?
    UltimaSlay​erVII 10 338 jj463rd
09-24-2008 at 07:12 AM
On [CPUs] AMD pushes out three more triple-core chips!!
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You should rename "Continued flaws in AMD Quad Core technology make way for more defective chips to be renamed Triple-Core" May [...]
8   thunderman 362 5292 randomizer
10-28-2008 at 12:47 AM
On [CPUs] Advice on Quad-Core Gaming Machine: Kentsfield or Yorkfield?
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Wow, When I pasted the Q6700 it was $225.00 Yesterday it was $215.00 You're right......I wouldnt pay $250.00 for the Q6700 either. [...]
    dlh2109 8 397 dlh2109
09-11-2008 at 02:15 PM
On [CPUs] quad intel CPU decision help?
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We should be seeing the new EO Stepping Q9550 (SLB8V) soon. Also OE stepping for all the E8xxx series.
    devils-hav​en 14 539 devils-hav​en
09-03-2008 at 08:52 PM
On [CPUs] Motherboard and cpu help
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What is the stepping of your E8500? Your MB should have at least F4 Bios. It supports Wolfdale right out of the box. No Bios upgrade [...]
    rasmusp123 7 201 yuvaraja
08-30-2008 at 09:35 AM
On [CPUs] Booting up problems.
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1st open the case and vacuum all the dust etc out of the case. Next lightly blow the rest of the dust out from cooling fins, fans, power sup [...]
    laneyjorda​n93 6 164 pjmelect
08-21-2008 at 02:28 AM
On [CPUs] help think i have a problem
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I think jtt283 was right. You might have a malware infuktion/infection.
    munchies 18 239 munchies
08-16-2008 at 02:56 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] SATA connector - Same as AGP connector?
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CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX will work very good with your system. It has all the connectors you need. A good choice for Power supply.
    Thom47 2 156 Thom47
08-16-2008 at 12:09 PM
On [Other Components] Hardware compatibility
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You might be able to. You will have to try and see. 280 watt power supply is pretty basic.
    modestuzai​r 3 166 ik_ool
08-20-2008 at 01:09 PM
On [Other Components] My bios doesn't show up anymore... Help
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Turn off your PC and switch the sata cables on the Motherboard. Reboot. When you get into Bios set both drives to master.
    kazuya-kun 2 210 knotknut
08-06-2008 at 09:11 PM
On [Other Components] Aaaaaaaaaarrrrrggggggghh hhh
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I could be wrong but what I think is that your Heat-sink/Fan assy. is not properly attached to the motherboard and not properly seated on to [...]
    joeplus 20 436 joeplus
08-07-2008 at 11:34 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] pimp out my p182 b
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Go the the bar and get really drunk. When you get home after closing time it will be the best looking PC you have ever seen!
    thegibbler 26 452 uk_gangsta
08-07-2008 at 07:06 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] New System wont boot, PLEase HELP!!
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Do you have stand-offs between the case and motherboard?
    howdid 13 291 americanbr​ian
08-01-2008 at 09:57 AM
On [CPUs] IS IT WORTH WAITING FOR NEHALEM
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Q6600 launched at $850. each in quanities of 1000. Estimate what you think the Nehalem will launch at. 6 months ago the E8400 was $300. N [...]
2   bonecrush 55 1251 KyleSTL
08-01-2008 at 09:29 PM
On [CPUs] Intel switchover, Q6700?
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Intel made 2 versions of the Q6600. SL9UM 2.40 GHz Q6600 4 1066 MHz 65 nm B3 8 MB LGA775 05B SLACR 2.40 GHz Q6600 4 1066 MHz 65 nm G0 8 [...]
    alkapwn1 25 526 Kelfen
07-24-2008 at 02:28 AM
On [CPUs] QX6700 VS Q9450
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Will you share where you are getting a QX6700 for <$300.00?
    sontan 7 444 cjl
07-22-2008 at 04:38 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Where to install fan in NZXT Apollo?
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You are going to have to release the clips that hold the plastic front cover/trim panel and remove from PC Case. Your replacement fan wil [...]
    tokyotech 9 401 B-Unit
07-30-2008 at 12:30 AM
On [CPUs] Amd or Intel for new Gaming PC
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I'll answer your question..... Intel CPU, check this one out for $279.00 However for present day use, E8400, E8500 Motherboard with In [...]
    sniperstor​m1 40 818 wilsonkf
07-12-2008 at 08:50 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Ultra life series 650watt. should this cover my needs?
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Whats ebay? LOL!
    atekido82 16 297 Mondoman
07-10-2008 at 04:23 AM
On [CPUs] Quick Question.
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Future proofing?
    Ketchup_ru​lez 28 431 Ketchup_ru​lez
07-10-2008 at 05:17 PM
On [CPUs] Thermal Grease Cleaning Question
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Artic Freezer 7 Pro and Artic Silver. What do you think came on the HSF?
    johnnymac1​3 13 356 iluvgillgi​ll
06-20-2008 at 09:07 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Help. Please. My. Ears.
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If it is still under warranty return it. If not take the PSU apart, replace defective fan.
    itotallybe​lieveyou 6 235 royalcrown
06-18-2008 at 06:09 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] what side fan size is this? Rosewill R102-P-BK
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Yea, and you can take that cone from the side and put it on the rear/exaust fan and attach a vacuum cleaner bag to it. After sucking all t [...]
    y2kgtp 16 365 y2kgtp
06-15-2008 at 05:34 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Future Power Supply Problem
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You could go with something like this: Build your self a gaming PC to go along with it.
    assasin32 13 369 asdasd1231​23
06-17-2008 at 08:54 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Massive dust problem 5 years unopened case! :p
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Hold the fans from spinning while blowing dust out. Over spinning can ruin the bearing and could be dangerous if the fan should be brittle [...]
    vsdagama 42 1017 assasin32
06-12-2008 at 12:30 AM
On [Other Components] please help me before i go insane
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Check the jmpers on your Hard drives. Seagate comes with the jumper installed. limits to 1.5Gb/s
    dopercat77 11 359 dopercat77
06-10-2008 at 04:18 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] What do you think of liquid cooling for computer components?
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Liquid cooling is a total waste of time and money for computer components.
    LAPIII 4 253 I
09-30-2008 at 10:17 PM
On [Sound Cards] GA-P35-DS3L/S3L sound problems
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Uninstall your sound device driver(s) reboot Reinstall drivers from Realtek web site. You can get the HD one there also.
    speedlingz 12 597 knotknut
06-03-2008 at 01:16 AM
On [CPUs] vote on my new outer case logo
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My pick....None of the above. IMO something with life would be better.
    dragonspra​yer 17 493 dragonspra​yer
05-29-2008 at 08:10 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] I need a cheap power supply for the Radeon 3870x2
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The connector you need for 3870x2 is a 2x6+2pin The PC Power and Cooling 610w does not have that connector. This one does: Look i [...]
    jasumi 8 481 The_Blood_​Raven
05-26-2008 at 04:35 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Pick the best power supply!
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Oh boy I like contests. Whats the prizes. 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc. Is it a power supply? A new Quad core cpu? Gift certificat to McDonalds? [...]
    tacohead 17 669 Merman
05-27-2008 at 01:21 PM
On [Other Components] Windows XP activation
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If you own the activation key just call microsoft. You can get it activated over the phone.
    snowmanman 7 382 kjoy064
05-15-2008 at 03:57 AM

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