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On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec 900 under $100!!     lunyone 7 551 lunyone
10-10-2007 at 04:57 PM
On [CPUs] Upgrade recommendations?
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So to try and sum things up a bit: AMD build: CPU - $50-90 depending on which x2 you want/need. Mobo - $55-100 also depending on your upg [...]
    EricSmith 16 273 mathos
05-14-2008 at 06:24 PM
On [CPUs] Upgrading CPU
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You would at least need a 9600gt/3870 GPU and probably a x2 CPU. Like said before, you'll be very lucky to find a s939 x2 CPU. If you can ge [...]
    dbarsun 7 288 densetsu61​2
05-12-2008 at 11:32 PM
On [CPUs] which is better?
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Okay here is how I see your situation: AMD build will generally be cheaper, which will allow more $ for a better GPU (which gives you bette [...]
    patater 32 558 yipsl
05-10-2008 at 04:48 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Power Recomendations
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That is a very nice PSU. You could even go with the Corsair tx750w PSU for about $10 more and have 4 x 6+2pin PCI-e power connectors. It's a [...]
    soulfringe 13 282 B-Unit
04-30-2008 at 06:50 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Is this 500W PSU good enough?
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Here is what I'd buy to keep cost down and still get a quality case/PSU combo. The PSU has 34A on the 12V rails, >80% efficient, and has [...]
    redfin 20 435 redfin
05-02-2008 at 01:13 AM
On [CPUs] Building rig - some advise please.
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What is your budget for this build? Do have an OS for this build? What parts don't you need?
    Zellix 11 338 Zellix
05-22-2008 at 01:13 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] psu help!
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By the link it states that a single 9800gtx consumes up to 99W by itself, but if you put them in SLI it's at 229W. Your Antec 500w PSU would [...]
    Invisik 16 283 Gravemind1​23
04-23-2008 at 11:46 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] What PSU do I need?
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I believe the Corsair vx series (450-550w) are made by CWT and the hx series (520-620w) ones are made by Seasonic. I don't think either one [...]
    jman07_93 15 342 jman07_93
04-24-2008 at 07:52 AM
On [CPUs] Athlon X2 5400 and 6000
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I believe it's a better processor. You will have to have a CPU HSF, since it doesn't come with it, but you can use the one you currently hav [...]
    jamepc 6 340 lunyone
04-23-2008 at 05:18 AM
On [CPUs] Phenom 9750
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Not all AM2 mobo's will work with the Phenom. It really comes down to the manufacturer of the mobo to decide if they want to update their re [...]
    waylon77 4 482 lunyone
04-23-2008 at 04:47 AM
On [CPUs] New Build need advice on setup
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I would've bought the combo below. It has a Antec Earthwatts PSU that has 41A on the 12V rails and comes with a 3 yr. warranty. It's going f [...]
    uria702 8 265 BobWya
04-25-2008 at 03:26 PM
On [CPUs] microcenter Q9450 for 299 Bucks Online - Sweet
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Usually OEM, means that you won't get a HSF with it, so you'll have to buy one. I'd recommend the Arctic Freezer 7 Pro (if on a tight budget [...]
    smbergie20​0 13 712 Steven Ban​croft
04-17-2008 at 12:15 AM
On [CPUs] Good budget CPU and Mobo combo
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I'd like to know what you tell Fry's when you bring back the mobo to them and not the CPU?
    cisco 11 374 lunyone
04-14-2008 at 04:31 AM
On [CPUs] A Few Questions about new System
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An idea on some micro ATX cases. Not sure what your looking for, but like stated earlier you have so many selections on Newegg, that I'm sur [...]
    cooljumbo2​008 12 315 cooljumbo2​008
04-11-2008 at 06:02 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU Suggestion for new system build
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It's a marketing term. From what I remember reading the seperated 12V rails were/are supposed to make the PSU safer, because the power is [...]
    utaustinst​ud 5 252 bobbknight
04-08-2008 at 01:19 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Which is best for my requirements?
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Yeah, but if you have the system for a few years and add a more power hungry GPU (9800gx2) you will be pushing things. I'm not saying that i [...]
    ilan2212 37 682 lunyone
04-06-2008 at 01:38 AM
On [CPUs] Should I grab an AMD 6400+ while they're still on the shelves?
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The bigger bonus from an AMD build is the mobo selection. I believe that the AMD boards (in general) have more options on their mobo's for l [...]
    doomsdayda​ve11 34 1033 lunyone
04-04-2008 at 04:26 AM
On [CPUs] Seeking Opinions
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For the $ I'd go with the 9800 gtx or the 3870x2. They are very close in performance and somewhat close in price $300-$400. I think the 3870 [...]
    vanderra 6 180 lunyone
04-02-2008 at 02:02 AM
On [CPUs] Switch to Intel
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I think you'll find that most of the better experience with Vista would be because you have 4 gb's of RAM. Not sure what version of Vista yo [...]
    jackieboy 5 265 Luminaris
04-01-2008 at 05:51 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU died need a replacement
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That would be HX, but that isn't that important. The PCP&C 610w and up are very nice. If I was in the market for a 610w or greater PSU [...]
    Yarricc 17 305 imrul
04-02-2008 at 12:11 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Pre-Order Check and Recommendations
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Never said it was a subsitute, but at $65 you can't touch it.
    Photosytes 27 430 The_Blood_​Raven
03-31-2008 at 09:26 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Power supply check please
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The Seasonic is miles ahead of the OCZ that you selected. The Seasonic has 34A on the 12V rails and the OCZ has only ~27A on the 12V rails. [...]
    ohiou_grad​_06 7 263 retro77
03-25-2008 at 05:00 AM
On [CPUs] Upgrading from E8200 to E8400
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What? I'm assuming that your saying that if he upgrades to the e8500 he should buy an aftermarket HSF and this would justify it? I'd still [...]
    tonyhabaye​b 16 844 tonyhabaye​b
03-25-2008 at 11:27 AM
On [CPUs] Holiday best
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Nice to have a light hearted blessings from time to time. Happy holidays to you and yours too. :) :)
    endyen 5 191 Zorg
03-23-2008 at 11:31 AM
On [CPUs] Help - E8400 vs Q6600
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On a budget this is one of the best ideas. I totally agree here too. Why waste your $ on SLI/Xfire if your not going to use it immedi [...]
3   scottolive​r 120 4111 mihirkula
04-01-2008 at 09:19 AM
On [CPUs] Confusion:Minimum game requirements and cpu speed.
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My biggest question is what his GPU is? Of coarse if he has enough memory too would help troubleshoot better. Heck, I can even play Crysis o [...]
    willmarth2 14 423 osmd
03-24-2008 at 07:22 PM
On [CPUs] Advice on laptop processor
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Good advice on the hard surface for cooling. If you like to have your laptop in your lap for long periods of time, I'd either invest in an a [...]
    jhbwolveri​ne 23 660 lostandwan​dering
03-22-2008 at 03:06 AM
On [CPUs] Online Computer Store??
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Let me give you my list that I usually shop/compare with. * Newegg.com - Best site of them all, but prices aren't always there. Customer su [...]
    rapankzs 11 472 caamsa
03-19-2008 at 02:48 AM
On [Other Components] Need a new rig.
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Not sure why you want SLI, but it would only be useful for high resolutions and only if you buy right away. In 6-12 months from now most sin [...]
    Danny_G 6 339 lunyone
03-12-2008 at 11:04 AM
On [CPUs] What happened to the computer enthusiast?
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Wow! That sounds good. Even if they did a simple google search for what they want, they would know more and ask more inteligent questions. [...]
    Maverick7 30 874 JonnyRock
03-11-2008 at 05:10 PM
On [CPUs] 32 bit to 64 bit Upgrade
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I think he said he's just upgrading the CPU to 64bit. If your putting in a 64 bit CPU and NOT a 64 bit OS, than you might be able to just sw [...]
    BostonCrab 13 563 Technology​Coordinato​r
03-13-2008 at 02:42 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 750W PSU selection...
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This is a better deal if you ask me. $100 after $20 MIR and has 52A on the 12V rail and has a 5 yr warranty. Not sure if this fits the bill, [...]
    pokemon 10 338 Malazan
03-11-2008 at 02:05 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] choosing a case for a new PC
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Now that's one of the better statements I've heard in a while. I always recommend good solid PSU's, so the valuable parts inside work corr [...]
    darthvader​kenneth 12 483 darthvader​kenneth
03-10-2008 at 11:46 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Cheapest Good PSU???
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The antec 430w Earthwatts would be the absolute lowest I'd go with that setup. You won't want to OC with it, so the Corsair vx550w that was [...]
    rkowalk 8 319 dokk2
03-07-2008 at 06:05 AM
On [CPUs] Intel Q6600 or E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz
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What is the rest of your build? A GPU upgrade will usually give you more FPS than a CPU upgrade, with most situations.
    balearic 18 2043 epsilon84
03-07-2008 at 01:44 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Computer Case Project For AMD
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What more could a guy ask for? Good looking gal next to a dream of a system? I know that the babe is just window dressing, but it's nice t [...]
3   MonsterMaw​d 101 3486 MonsterMaw​d
06-30-2008 at 01:21 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU noob in need of help
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If you go by what some manufacturers want you to believe, than Watts is all that you need. Don't be fooled by this. You can have a 500w PSU [...]
    Aradiel 5 252 Aradiel
02-29-2008 at 10:33 PM
On [CPUs] Is Phenom the worst CPU launch of all time?
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Wasn't there an Intel chip that had some special security chip imbeded in it that would send some information out when you got online? I thi [...]
4   wickedmons​ter 191 6547 prox2far
06-07-2008 at 08:24 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Quiet, Cool case wanted. Which one?
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AFAIK the Antec 900 and the CM 690 cases have plenty of room for the parts listed above. Either of them are good solid buys. Both are about [...]
    evolmonste​r 10 604 lunyone
02-13-2008 at 05:08 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Power supply rev 1.3 for Asus NForce 2 A7N8X-E Deluxe
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It should be fine. Not sure why there is an issue other than the 20 pin power connection, but I think that has already been covered.
    zigonneux 8 379 zigonneux
02-29-2008 at 12:33 PM
On [CPUs] OEM?? first build help
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With the 380w Antec Earthwatts PSU, you could easily run a 3850 maybe a 3870, but that might be pushing it. The 380w EW PSU has 27A on the 1 [...]
    gamer383 42 859 gamer383
02-07-2008 at 05:45 PM
On [CPUs] erratic CPU usage after applying Antec Silver thermal paste, athlon xp
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you must be a master now that you re-silvered 4 times.
    BIGSUR 6 496 BIGSUR
02-06-2008 at 02:53 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] New case adopters?
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Depending on your budget, the CM 690 case does quite well (maybe on par with Antec 900) and is very affordable. COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-G [...]
    dashbarron 8 377 baddad
02-05-2008 at 12:31 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] How do folks feel about the "Ultra" PSUs from TigerDirect?
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Almost like Ford selling their cars on a Chevy car lot. Go figure that one out. I know ZZF sells Ultra PSU's, but don't know of too many mor [...]
    red_onion 42 951 surrealdea​l
02-02-2008 at 01:52 AM
On [CPUs] Odd E8400 behavior
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I'd just double check to see if your HSF is seated properly and re-apply new thermal paste. If that doesn't change anything, than I'd say yo [...]
    bardia 10 768 Jaywill
01-29-2008 at 06:00 PM
On [Other Components] Best place for parts
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All depends on timing and what your looking for and if you don't mind MIR's. I usually shop in one these: Buy.com, Newegg.com, Zipzoomfly.co [...]
    mrplow99 11 425 bnot
03-01-2008 at 11:32 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 610watt PC&Power peace of Mind
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Looks like a good build. The 610w has 49A on the 12V rail, like Aevm stated, so you won't have any worries when SLI'ing!!!
    HEALtoast 3 248 lunyone
01-27-2008 at 05:59 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] this a good case?
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I'd get the Antec 900, if I could afford it. I'd get the CM 690, if I can't afford the upfront cost of the 900. It's only about $75 shipped [...]
    kidgonesma​ll 2 194 lunyone
01-27-2008 at 05:33 AM
On [CPUs] Is upgrading from E2180 to E6550/6750 worth it?
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Exactly what I was thinking!!
    Brutus04 8 659 Brutus04
01-27-2008 at 07:58 PM
On [CPUs] AMD Phenom instead of Intel Core2Quad Q6600 would you recommend?
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Not sure that 24/7 at 3gig without better cooling than stock will do. I'm sure if your temps are good and solid than 24/7 shouldn't be an is [...]
2   omermaras 63 3834 MU_Enginee​r
06-23-2008 at 06:32 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Please help with a PSU question - Urgent!
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Totally agree with Randomizer on this one. Get the FSP PSU and be done with it. You won't look back after you get it. :)
    D3lit3 38 601 evan316
02-20-2008 at 06:40 PM
On [CPUs] What should I do "Upgrade Wise"
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At the minimum get a PCI-e mobo for a new style GPU. I'm currently running on a s939 mobo w/x2 4200+ with a 7900gs and can play any game out [...]
    kjoy064 13 407 lunyone
01-05-2008 at 06:01 AM
On [CPUs] What if AMD went bankrupt?
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Which 3 companies? AMD owns ATI, so what are you saying? Are you thinking that AMD would spin off the GPU department back to what was formal [...]
3   starcraftf​anatic 147 3674 Raviolissi​mo
01-06-2008 at 06:39 PM
On [CPUs] Happy New Year!!!!!!!
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Happy New Year!! 2007 for me and family was ..........well I won't go into it. At least I still have a job and the family is healthy!! :) Th [...]
    Silverion7​7 11 270 chookman
01-01-2008 at 10:17 PM
On [CPUs] E4500 OC @ ?? vs Athlon X2 6000
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Cheapest option is to just drop in one the s939 x2's into your setup (newegg has a few left). Then in about a year or so you can upgrade t [...]
    Crembo 23 1406 TSIMonster
01-02-2008 at 03:07 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] The old question Chicken or egg, pwr sply or MB
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Definately agree here. It could be a bad PSU, but you could test out your system, if you have another PSU or can borrow one from a friend. [...]
    ronaldtrac​y 7 262 aznguy0028
12-31-2007 at 03:50 AM
On [Other Components] HELP WITH TEMPS
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I think that is what happened to my 9800pro, just started artifacting after 3 years and now have a different one in now :)
    LH2189 49 603 LH2189
12-29-2007 at 09:08 AM
On [CPUs] Merry Christmas!
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Where should I start for my list.......uh...... Just a safe and happy holiday would be good enough for me. All else is just gravy :) Glad to [...]
2   Technology​Coordinato​r 69 1025 Evilonigir​i
12-28-2007 at 03:54 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Is my psu enough for my new build?
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The OCZ would be fine. Better than the Cooler Master brand, so get the OCZ, it'll be more reliable than the CM brand.
    Pharaun 13 369 Pharaun
12-25-2007 at 06:57 AM
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