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On [CPUs] Ok Intel Fan Boys, I know you’re wetting your Pants, but... 3   krazyIvan 127 3803 ak47is1337
03-09-2006 at 06:06 PM
On [CPUs] +4000 SanDiego OR X2 3800 Manchester?     krazyIvan 2 554 choirbass
07-27-2006 at 10:12 AM
On [CPUs] Tom’s Hardware Sold for $15-$20 Million
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Except Corporate America in this case is Corporate France.
    FishBoi 41 4518 The_Abyss
04-11-2007 at 01:32 AM
On [Other Components] Top-10 Technology Disappointments in 2006
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Sony is my #1 disappointment, but I agree Broadband is a mixed bag. I think the 15$ a month I spend for ADSL from AT&T is not a bad pric [...]
2   WGruener 66 7191 infornogra​phy42
12-24-2006 at 04:20 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Building a Low-Power Home Theater PC System
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Unfortunately, many of the satellite/cable providers are going away from the card slot service due to the high bandwidth needed for HD and f [...]
2   pschmid 54 13193 slaphappy
10-23-2006 at 07:43 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Lots of money on PSU = Lost of wasted cash!
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Remember it’s not the Watts; it’s the Amps that make a good power supply. And for PSU’s over $100.00, you are mainly looking at value-added [...]
2   greenjelly 80 8212 immagikman
10-08-2006 at 12:12 AM
On [Sound Cards] 5.1 & 2.1 - At the same time!!!
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You can buy a cheap 5.1 A/V receiver W/sub and speakers (at Wal-Mart for $70) and run everything from the receiver. As for 2.1, it will auto [...]
    parge 12 2803 parge
10-01-2006 at 07:18 PM
On [Sound Cards] I challenge ANYONE to fix this sound problem
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Ignoring everything else, if you installed a sound card and disabled the old on-board sound you should get something from the sound card... [...]
    IanF 26 2896 acrobuddy
10-05-2006 at 02:40 PM
On [Sound Cards] FYI: Your FRAME RATES and your SOUND CARD
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A comparison between on-board sound and a sound card:
4   Slava 156 15215 4745454b
09-25-2006 at 08:38 AM
On [Network Interface Cards] unable to connect 192.168.1.1
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1 I want to connect to MY wireless router (http://192.168.1.1) Hmmm... You started off on the wrong foot there. Why not just ask your lan [...]
    derek10170​0 14 32049 derek10170​0
09-24-2006 at 12:36 AM
On [Other Components] Nintendo Wii
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I like my GC and if the Wii will play the GC’s CD's (games) I won’t think twice. But if it doesn’t... I would have to give some considerati [...]
2   flametank 62 4893 r0x0r
10-09-2006 at 04:11 AM
On [CPUs] dual core question
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While know one has yet mentioned it (and it sounds like an Intel question), it should be noted AMD "rates" their CPU's differently [...]
    masaauk 13 1459 Alyarbank
09-14-2006 at 11:40 PM
On [Other Components] TomsHardware has left the building.
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I agree that Tom's has gone commercial, but they still have good reviews. I’ve started supplementing Tom's with Anandteh, another good revi [...]
    Oncoi 25 2466 Niz
09-12-2006 at 07:48 AM
On [CPUs] FX57 or FX60
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2.75v VCC? Is NOT what I would call low? I think you are referring to your RAM voltage?
2   noncestvra​i 58 3753 oz42
09-09-2006 at 12:36 AM
On [CPUs] AMD unveils Athlon64X2 5200+
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Actual I totally agree, if you’re going for a new system and not trying to upgrade your existing system with a new processor a CD2 is the be [...]
    chiefwonk 48 4988 redman2025
09-07-2006 at 02:25 PM
On [CPUs] What is the best AMD CPU?
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If you’re starting from scratch, and based on your old system you are. I would not recommend any AMD. Intel's CD2 is a much better CPU, pric [...]
    Chowganhim​e 14 2923 nilepez
09-07-2006 at 04:44 PM
On [CPUs] Lets talk about Multi-core CPU's
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I think this time next year you will start to see more games and applications make use of Dual Core CPU with the release and inevitable acce [...]
    XeenRecoil 19 1703 Rochin
09-06-2006 at 07:34 PM
On [CPUs] AMD Athalon 64 X2 clock freq vs L2 cache
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I would point out that another thread on Toms with a link to a Microsoft article on Hyper-threading seems to indicate that larger L2's will [...]
    IMGordy2U 5 703 stallyn
09-06-2006 at 02:57 AM
On [CPUs] OC'd AMD X2 3800+?
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X2 +3800's have a good reputation for OCing, 2.4-2.6GHz should not be a problem on only modest VCC increase (0.1-0.15v).
    Dumbguy 6 759 wusy
09-06-2006 at 02:37 AM
On [CPUs] To X2 or not to X2
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I recently upgraded from a +3000 to an X2 +4400 939 and think you should go for it. Dual Core's are not well supported in games (or in XP) t [...]
    Jimmy_Jame​s 16 1482 RobsX2
09-05-2006 at 10:14 PM
On [CPUs] Runnin with a socket 939, upgrade it?
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One way to view this is do a cost/performance analysis; use games as your performance bench mark (from tom’s) and add the cost from differen [...]
    jp03hplaye​r 10 816 m25
09-06-2006 at 12:46 AM
On [CPUs] Need input on m/b and processor upgrade
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Core Duo 2 would seem to be the processor of the day, especially if you’re getting a whole new system. As for the MB? Cant help you there, d [...]
    Amdwarrior 8 599 m25
09-06-2006 at 12:32 AM
On [CPUs] Ray Tracing on the horizon
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One important difference between TV and PC’s, TV has an unlimited color palette. PC's 32 bit color is very large but still limited compared [...]
    wickedmons​ter 27 2271 sithscout8​0
09-06-2006 at 06:25 AM
On [CPUs] 2.8GHZ with AMD x2 3800+
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Hmmm... Try running Prime95 on both cores (at the same time) for 8+ hrs and see what happens.
2   data-freak 63 7087 toasty2
12-25-2006 at 03:04 AM
On [CPUs] ANSWER: Why multi-core software is so hard...
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No Multi-thread/multi-core topic would be complete without bringing up PhysX. Physics is one of the places I think the Gaming industry will [...]
    Whizzard99​92 7 1368 krazyIvan
09-02-2006 at 04:07 AM
On [CPUs] Amd x2 4400
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I did an upgrade like yours recently and the FIRST thing I did even before the CPU swap was Flash my Bio's to the latest Rev. Then just swap [...]
    cameltoe10​09 15 1112 cameltoe10​09
09-02-2006 at 04:02 AM
On [CPUs] WTF?! $1000, computer wont play BF2?
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Make sure your Bio's are set for ESCD (AUTO IRQ's), this allows the computer to assign IRQ's to multiple devices. Also ensure your on-board [...]
    bulhonkey6 18 1667 BigguN
08-29-2006 at 09:08 PM
On [CPUs] 939 or AM2?
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He would also need to upgrade his AGP Graphics card, and that’s an additional +$100. So it’s really a matter of money.
    Dumbguy 34 2949 KTev
08-29-2006 at 09:21 PM
On [CPUs] 3200 xp Vs 3800 x2
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While I’m sure that will be the case... I can’t help but be a little hesitant when I’m still running a 32 bit OS on my 64 bit CPU. Maybe n [...]
    LordSlashs​tab 25 1471 shinigamiX
08-26-2006 at 04:45 PM
On [CPUs] AMD 3800+ 64x2, any settings in XP I'm missing, SLOW??
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First of all an X2 is not going to make your computer run that much faster. The X2 +3800 is really nothing more then two +3200's sharing me [...]
    gifty74 31 1835 the_ogs
08-27-2006 at 12:04 AM
On [Other Components] For Games: LCD Monitor or CRT ?
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Read some of the reviews in Tom's (they do a roundup every year) and watch out for some of the newer "OverDrive" LCD's, the ones w [...]
    Nitrom 30 3536 Sonic_Redu​cer
08-28-2006 at 01:12 PM
On [CPUs] "True" dual core
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Fact is Core2Duo is in every way better then X2. If you’re starting from ground zero, that’s the best way to go. AMD will not be out with [...]
    00h00m 5 767 chunkymons​ter
08-25-2006 at 04:49 AM
On [CPUs] finally got a dual core: 4800+ X2 (939)
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System Properties - Hardware (tab) - Device Manager (Button) - +Processors – Should have two 2X +4400’s
    plac 19 1307 plac
08-26-2006 at 08:02 AM
On [Other Components] Gaming mouse?
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My vote is in for the G5 (and yes I have one), I really like the no-tangle cord and I too missed the extra button on the side, but I also us [...]
    SkinnyJoin​t 43 4057 clob
08-27-2006 at 03:38 AM
On [CPUs] Any performance differences between socket 939 and AM2?
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If you’re going first build Intel Conroe might be your best bet if you can wait for supply to catch up with demand. But if AMD is your thin [...]
    rabidbunny 43 4609 Sailer
08-24-2006 at 11:19 PM
On [CPUs] Intel can't compete with AMD below 400$ range!
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Thank you for pointing out the biggest factor in this; the cost of switching from AMD to Intel is more then the CPU. Casual gamers who have [...]
2   Cryogenic 94 7907 quantumshe​ep
08-23-2006 at 12:59 PM
On [CPUs] cool n quiet problems + driver question
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1. Did you get the latest drivers from AMD's web site? 2. I have read that X2's don’t like C&Q, but if you must... also consider loadin [...]
    flyg 1 474 krazyIvan
08-16-2006 at 08:13 PM
On [CPUs] 4200x2 or 4400x2
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Using NewEgg as an example L2 Cache: 2 x 1MB AM2 chips are scarce and expensive. That isn’t surprising given AMD's decision to drop 1MB L2 C [...]
    scorpmrat 8 864 scorpmrat
08-15-2006 at 01:11 AM
On [CPUs] HT trouble
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Actually X5 is correct, 200MHz (CPU) X 5 (HTT) = 1000MHZ. You are probably thinking 2000MHz based on reading the specs for the HTT buss sp [...]
    drown 2 230 drown
08-11-2006 at 08:25 PM
On [Other Components] Installing a Floppy Drive Still Makes Sense?
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Go with a 7-in-1, get the most from your 3.5 bay.
    omerome 28 2080 jaguarskx
08-15-2006 at 01:45 AM
On [CPUs] Single Core or Dual Core for gaming?
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I disagree with your analysis for one reason; while you are right that dual core is not yet strongly supported, that is mainly because they [...]
3   heathuff 135 7886 Col-P-Todd
08-16-2006 at 04:18 PM
On [CPUs] 939 CPU pick
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I asked a similar question on another thread last night, only it was +4000 SanDiego vs +3800 X2. The thought being 1Meg of L2 would be more [...]
    trencin 6 1012 m25
07-28-2006 at 10:06 PM
On [CPUs] 3800 vs X2 3800
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I asked a similar question on another thread last night, only it was +4000 SanDiego vs +3800 X2. The thought being 1Meg of L2 would be more [...]
    TheeZy 16 2122 krazyIvan
07-28-2006 at 05:53 AM
On [CPUs] AMD official "End Of Life" dates
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People with 939's are not going to "just grab an Intel Conroe" Its not just about a new CPU, it's dropping $700+ on a whole basic [...]
2   jaguarskx 52 5472 MasterLee
06-24-2006 at 04:38 PM
On [CPUs] funeral for AMD
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Actually, this article crowns Intel with nothing but the King Of Lingering Questions.
3   fainis 125 9538 Ycon
03-11-2006 at 08:37 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Software to test a PSU
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Some (read: medium/higher end) Mother Boards come with hardware/software that allows you to log your voltages in windows. But you have to ha [...]
    Richard_uk 2 543 rantonrave
03-08-2006 at 09:56 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Power Pins?
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20+4=24... You do the math. :lol: Just joking. 20+4 means 20 for old 20 pin MB's and a detachable 4 you can add (slides on or off) for ne [...]
    Madden95 2 458 krazyIvan
03-02-2006 at 11:41 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] The eternal unplug-the-psu-during-st orm question
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Just pickup a an inexpensive surge protected power strip w/ RJ-45 or 11 protection included, less then $20 at most electronic/department sto [...]
    tylerthedr​uid 8 532 hashv2f16
03-04-2006 at 11:20 AM
On [CPUs] Athlon X2 without the 4pin connector plugged in
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The additional 4 pin +12V connector on the MB is designed to accommodate the new Dual-rail +12v power supply standard ATX12V Ver. 2.0. (2 X [...]
    velocci 25 1036 Bront
03-03-2006 at 05:40 AM
On [Other Components] Round ide cables
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They allow for unimpeded air to flow from front to back of the case which helps prevent hot spots and limits noise from pressure differentia [...]
    olmecoid 13 646 olmecoid
03-03-2006 at 05:24 PM
On [CPUs] Semptron 3400+ or athlon 3000+
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One of the biggest differences is the socket type, 939 vs. 754. The 754 is obsolete already, the 939 still has a few good years left. If you [...]
    paul_baker 8 1643 mdd1963
02-23-2006 at 07:12 PM
On [Sound Cards] Creative Audigy 2 Value 7.1 Sound Card VS. Onboard Sound
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One thing to be aware of; you take a 15% hit in CPU utilization from on-board sound vs. 5% for a good SB/Audigy sound card.
    AdreeN 11 3655 Cheetsy
02-04-2006 at 11:16 AM
On [CPUs] Dead CPU?
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Tough problem, If you can I would try another power supply. But having said that, if the fans are turning, your MB is getting +12V. However [...]
    goat68 9 915 goat68
01-21-2006 at 02:10 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Hot glue in power supply?
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It may have been used to hold the can style (Aluminum Electrolytic) capacitors in place before soldering. I wouldn’t normally except it to c [...]
    whoisKeel 6 750 rantonrave
01-24-2006 at 11:29 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 350W enough for AMD +3700 & GeForce 6800GS?
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Besides quality, the next most important thing to look for is how many amps are on the +12V rail(s). You want 30+ total either split between [...]
    Ajo79 4 833 link75
01-21-2006 at 07:56 AM
On [Other Components] CRT OR LCD
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Look through Tom's for their LCD reviews; they do very thorough reviews aimed at gamers. Samsung makes one of the best 19" LCD panels f [...]
    corvettegu​y 15 1593 RichPLS
01-21-2006 at 07:59 PM
On [CPUs] CPU-MOBO advise please
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No MB maker has one on the market right now, but this board; ASRock 939Dual-SATA2 Socket 939 ULi M1695 ATX AMD Motherboard Model #: 939Du [...]
    psnpavan 5 524 abeck_23
02-02-2006 at 03:02 AM
On [CPUs] don't laugh, looking for Athlon XP 3400 Barton...
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Just over a year ago I bought an AMD Athlon XP 2600+ Barton 333MHz FSB Socket A Processor Model AXDL2600DLV4D that is UNLOCKED! It’s a rare [...]
    V8VENOM 28 2337 The_Krayze
01-24-2006 at 06:40 PM
On [CPUs] Best and Cheapest CPU for overclocking
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I’m running my AMD 3000+ (1800mhz) Venice @ 270 X 9 (2430mhz) on air cooling and a 1.5V VCORE with 30c resting and 44c max temps. HTT Bus i [...]
    bugmenot 4 788 Ided
01-16-2006 at 08:46 AM
On [CPUs] Could use a little advice....
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If you read-up in Toms you will see that SLI with lower end cards is not a cost effective choice. If your only doing one card now, get mid [...]
    TheOne7505 8 877 TheOne7505
01-09-2006 at 04:15 PM
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