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On [CPUs] newegg now ships to Canada and China! fewer linux choices though :(     linux_0 14 323 randomizer
10-04-2008 at 01:15 PM
On [CPUs] Zalman CNPS9500 and AM2+ Compatible?
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Any luck? Did you get around to trying it? :)
    calciofool 20 364 linux_0
10-13-2008 at 08:32 AM
On [CPUs] Newegg.ca pricing
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You should always shop around and compare the total cost including shipping and handling and any other charges. Vendor reliability, speed [...]
    rgsaunders 7 219 fenacv
10-07-2008 at 12:33 AM
On [CPUs] -Linux vs Windows-
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What CPU do you intend to use? How many CPUs? What kind of motherboard? This will help us help you :-D I was first looking for [...]
4   m25 164 8413 Simonetti
02-15-2007 at 03:22 PM
On [CPUs] Better upragadability? CoreDuo or AM2? & Help on New PC
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Where I am plan to purchase my new rig, that is overseas in Malaysia the X2 939's has been phased out. If i get the extra 1GB of [...]
2   Cobykills 50 3563 Flasher702
10-23-2006 at 09:21 PM
On [CPUs] How stable are Athlon 64x2 4200+, 5000+ processors?
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I would recommend any AMD64 CPU ( 939 or AM2 ) either single core or Dual Core and Linux x86_64 which is 25-75% faster in 64bit mode [...]
    valos 13 1323 quantumshe​ep
10-11-2006 at 12:07 AM
On [Network Interface Cards] Killer NIC
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That is not a "killer" NIC! This is a "killer" NIC: Sure the "killer" NIC has some interesting feat [...]
2   error_911 55 8496 EnFoRceR22
11-02-2006 at 04:07 AM
On [Other Components] What's better Onboard ATA100 or PCI ATA133 controller?
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Use the onboard. The PCI card will not be any better. In fact it may be worse. If it doesn't have a BIOS booting from it will be a major [...]
    jonkc 5 427 13thmonkey
09-19-2006 at 05:26 PM
On [CPUs] Core2Duo CPU and Memory Settings - Excel Tool
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Are you looking for a mirror? :-D
    greenjelly 28 2680 greenjelly
09-30-2006 at 05:15 AM
On [CPUs] AMD 65nm processors to be compatible with older boards?
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Indeed, I agree :-D I believe AM2 is supposed to be compatible with AM3. As corvetteguy said 1207 is Socket F and that is for th [...]
    w3wizard 21 2104 NightlySpu​tnik
09-10-2006 at 10:25 PM
On [CPUs] Intel or amd!
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Utterly false again. AMDs perform very well. In fact AMD64s outperform Intel P4s by 25% or more while consuming 25-40% less power. [...]
2   Himal 67 4939 gOJDO
09-08-2006 at 04:11 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] What's this connector?
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What the *%(^$^*%$^*(^*&P$*^%#$%*@#$%$#%P*#$^ is in your PC? I have built high end servers with multiple CPUs that can run on a singl [...]
    Qisa 11 1203 ZOldDude
09-01-2006 at 08:35 AM
On [CPUs] Best CPU(s) to use for commercial heavy duty database server
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This link is laughable. I did not insult you with AMD marketing please do not insult us with Intel marketing. Intel CPUs have alw [...]
    plat511 29 2071 accord99
08-15-2006 at 01:54 AM
On [CPUs] Dual Core vs Dual Cpu vs opteron
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http://spare2.com/s2895.png http://spare2.com/H8501_Diagram_Large2.jpg Opterons offer: 2 x the memory bandwidth in 2way SMP [...]
    hcforde 5 1169 darkstar78​2
07-30-2006 at 05:16 PM
On [CPUs] 1,2,3,4,5,6,7...8!!! Processors what to do!?!
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Yes unfortunately they are old Slot A Athlons. They are about equivalent to Slot 1 PIIIs. They are not very fast at all compared [...]
    shadymnms 7 1250 xxsk8er101​xx
07-30-2006 at 05:49 PM
On [CPUs] 940 pin gaming rig
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1. Please check the BIOS, they should be nearly identical. You usually can't trust sandra on this. Sometimes the sensors are inacc [...]
    Chris940 34 1945 bmouring
07-02-2006 at 07:48 PM
On [CPUs] Intel's big bet.
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http://spare2.com/pc.png
2   BaronMatri​x 60 3849 ches111
06-28-2006 at 04:06 AM
On [CPUs] AM3 will support DDR3, can conroe?
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I don't think they have ever gotten it right. :cry:
3   holcar 102 10132 strangestr​anger
06-28-2006 at 06:08 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 119 CFM
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Too bad you don't personally know someone with one. Then you can hear how nasty their growl is. In my last house, i could hear the Tornado t [...]
    Pengwin 39 1808 sp6yd6er6
06-29-2006 at 08:32 PM
On [CPUs] 4-pin connector problem
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Why all the love??? The motherboard is most likely just fine.
    noexcuse4y​ou 13 609 tahirali
06-28-2006 at 07:22 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 4GHz Case
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The 805 is no bargain Intel is simply hyping it up because they are desperate to get rid of them. If you do the math is doesn [...]
    Dave_McMah​on 26 2822 tool_462
02-09-2007 at 08:15 AM
On [Sound Cards] ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe Dual sound cards locks up at windows
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please do yourself a favor and use mythTV You'll be much happier! :-D
    NewbieinAZ 7 982 linux_0
06-21-2006 at 11:53 AM
On [Sound Cards] Which sound card do I use? Audigy 2 or Realtek ALC882D?
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It uses a 1x PCI-E slot but it's backwards so it is effectively proprietary.
    Richtj99 27 4592 MagicPants
06-16-2006 at 03:43 AM
On [CPUs] Athlon & Opteron 2xx Same?
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Not very well organized I'm afraid.
    OleGeek 6 399 linux_0
06-11-2006 at 11:46 PM
On [CPUs] Dell Opteron Servers
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Aye, Socket-F is what you want, your 2nd best choice is S940. http://spare2.com/s2895.png http://spare2.com/H8501_Diagram_Large2.jpg [...]
    reaper87 19 1076 Artmic
06-09-2006 at 11:11 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU for system I am building
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thats really shitt for $120 bucks crappy rails, crappy company, crappy PSU 3 12v rails 18 amps each, modular, and quieter. my [...]
    killercros​sover 34 1251 Pengwin
06-10-2006 at 03:43 AM
On [CPUs] New computer
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I would recommend a DFI, Epox or ASUS motherboard. ECS sux :-( Good luck :-D
    falsterbo 10 514 Primitivus
06-10-2006 at 02:33 AM
On [CPUs] Looking for advice for building a new computer
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He said he wanted his computer for school, not when he graduates from school ;) :p In that case buy an AMD now.
    aydterrace​r2005 17 1487 bigballerd​an
06-16-2006 at 05:47 AM
On [Network Interface Cards] Modem SLi...is it possible?
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That's great :-D but it's still dialup :-( Cable gets 600-750KB/sec and up :-D :-D
    pauzer 14 1904 MesaRectif​ier
06-10-2006 at 02:33 AM
On [Other Components] Sandisk crusier mini "crashed"
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Did you try to read them with Knoppix?
    Scorch 18 975 plewis00_u​k
06-08-2006 at 04:34 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] question on the +12v
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Cycling your PSU very frequently can cause it to fail especially if it's not a very good unit. Voltage drops normally happen when [...]
    amdwilliam​1985 16 797 Pengwin
06-08-2006 at 02:28 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] how do u prevent dusts in ur pc case?
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Indeed, great procedure :-D
2   needs_help 78 4472 1Tanker
06-07-2006 at 11:30 PM
On [CPUs] D930 Vs 3700+ (Please vote)
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http://spare2.com/lmao.gif I thought they were caught...
2   sokos 76 5165 linux_0
06-06-2006 at 08:21 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] fan filters and CFM
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Hey, cloth won't hold a candle to my electrostatic precipitator filters. The chicks really dig it when I crank up the power supplies fo [...]
    Kallenin 24 1192 1Tanker
06-06-2006 at 09:18 PM
On [Other Components] game play lag
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Sorry that the only site that I know of. You might want to try after hours. Also I agree with fowang, please try a wired key [...]
    paul_baker 13 669 linux_0
06-06-2006 at 12:32 PM
On [CPUs] AMD May Build FAB in Big Apple
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linux_0 is unable to answer your post at this time because he/she/it is on a top secret mission violating the US Constitution and [...]
2   9-inch 56 2362 Spud
06-07-2006 at 03:05 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 450W PSU enough for my new build?
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i agree but 20 more bucks would unlock those pipes and factory overrclock (X1800XT) he is grabbing an X1800GTO for 230 doillars an X1 [...]
    lloydering 10 637 sojrner
06-05-2006 at 06:35 PM
On [CPUs] Rev G die pic might have given away AMD's Emergency Edition
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While I love automation, people need jobs so we need to strike a balance between the two. Semper Fi Carry^H^H^H^H^H Linux on :- [...]
3   K8MAN 139 19606 joset
06-25-2006 at 02:25 AM
On [Other Components] Two Computers, Two Monitors
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You can't use one display with 2 computers at the same time. The best you can do is get a KVM switch and switch between them.
    festytrevy 8 678 festytrevy
06-05-2006 at 11:03 PM
On [CPUs] AMD's Plans for the Future
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Maybe they are about to divest? Or more likely make a major purchase... ATI or nVidia perhaps???? Yea, actually I was just teasing. [...]
2   ltcommande​r_data 66 4884 Caboose-1
06-08-2006 at 02:35 AM
On [CPUs] FX-60 Price Drop
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Negative, con-roe[TM] is being launched on paper July 23rd, actual launch in 2-3 months + time to fix bugs. This is not quite t [...]
    guyinyoura​ttic37 17 1184 angry_duck​y
06-05-2006 at 04:59 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Need new PSU as part of upgrade
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Just updated it because I ordered it. *crosses fingers* hope it works out ok :). :-D It should work very well :-D
    EvoPro 7 257 angry_duck​y
06-05-2006 at 05:22 AM
On [Sound Cards] Sound Card Crackling Noises
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Many of my PCs have done that for decades. i.e. moving the mouse triggers some funky noises on the sound card :-( This was tru [...]
    PinkPanthe​rx 17 3970 linux_0
06-05-2006 at 01:41 AM
On [CPUs] AMD Athlon 64 3500+ vs. AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Help Please?
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Exactly the same setup and upgrade path here, and exactly the same improved results. Moving from Asus VIA xchipset to MSI's nForce4 mad [...]
    Shahin156 24 3402 Ktaan
06-13-2006 at 03:12 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] SmartPower 2.0 500W, changing fan speeds?
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Great advise! :-D Also you could see if you could dremel the case to take 120mm fans. BTW many Antec PSUs have a 3 pin fan connect [...]
    Black_Knig​ht_MC 10 625 linux_0
06-04-2006 at 05:20 AM
On [CPUs] Core 2 Duo & Socket AM2/K8L Discussion
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lol :-D
15   Caboose-1 706 64476 spud
06-22-2006 at 06:17 AM
On [CPUs] AMD's big suprise revealed.
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I was quoting THG: and was using the maximum TDP @stock vs. the typical TDP @stock which can be misleading. http://images.tom [...]
9   qurious69s​s 435 33919 qurious69s​s
06-18-2006 at 10:56 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Good psu!! please help!!
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It's a PSU with Antlers! :lol: :lol: sorry couldn't resist no PSUs don't have antlers
    piskeante 24 1245 doolittle
06-05-2006 at 01:52 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Quality PSU Under $100
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thats a good PSU. I agree :-D It's not an Antec but it should be a good unit :-D lol yah go with the FSP group (forton [...]
    jvmiller 39 2194 rantonrave
06-04-2006 at 02:05 AM
On [CPUs] Is having 64 bit realy worth it in non servers?
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@MU_Engineer: hehe :-D [b] @bmouring[/b]: :-D x86_64 simply rocks! Especially under Unix OSes :-D
2   MatTheMurd​era 56 3280 bmouring
06-02-2006 at 09:27 PM
On [CPUs] Forbes: AMD-ATI merger likely
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I believe it's worth to emphasize this is still but a rumour (or a speculation?), so I'll address it in mere hipothetical terms. I agre [...]
2   mpjesse 88 7013 Action_Man
06-07-2006 at 05:49 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Possible PSU Problems????
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lol linux, i dont think anyone would, lol funny thought if u kno whereim heading. awww i should try that with a noob on the CPU f [...]
    2fast 15 835 linux_0
06-01-2006 at 05:31 PM
On [Sound Cards] Experience with Trust SC-5250 5.1 Expert Optical?
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Hope it works out for ya :-D
    alt1579 8 3463 Teemue
07-17-2006 at 11:47 AM
On [CPUs] OMG! Intel confirms 3.2ghz EE!
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I thought you might appreciate the joke :lol: :lol:
    Action_Man 39 2139 pengwin
06-01-2006 at 09:35 PM
On [CPUs] Intel to lay off up to 16,000 employees?
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Purify on my son!
    shinigamiX 46 3048 Alpha_Magn​um
06-01-2006 at 06:29 PM
On [CPUs] Core to Core Transfer Analysis
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hmmm... so what's the verdict?
    ltcommande​r_data 8 970 ltcommande​r_data
06-03-2006 at 09:54 PM
On [CPUs] CPU overheating and mb (I'm freaked out!)
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Good to hear it's fixed :-D Sorry to hear about the nV card :-( Fans do die a lot
    SamTheMan 37 1945 linux_0
06-01-2006 at 10:20 AM
On [CPUs] mobo for conroe and sli
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Good to see you are so open minded If you want to waste your money it's your prerogative
    lewbasebal​l07 13 1031 lewbasebal​l07
05-30-2006 at 10:58 PM
On [CPUs] Pentium D Dual Core Arch. - how independent are the 2 cores?
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I believe this is an architectural weakness in the P4 D series.
    LugPaj 3 680 linux_0
05-30-2006 at 09:50 PM
On [CPUs] Ok so should i stick with my Athlon 64 X2 (T) 3800+ 2.0 GHz?
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Here's a very similar config for about $1028 delivered from newegg. This is just for the hardware. With better hardware I mig [...]
    KINGOFNOOB​S 43 3647 SidVicious
05-30-2006 at 04:40 AM
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