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	[CPUs] What is it with all the Phenom "sucks" responses.... Last matching post: Fair enough if that's what they are doing, :) but sometimes the wording people use is too liberal and open to interpretation which can ruf [...]	4		LukeBird	186	4244	LukeBird 01-28-2008 at 04:00 PM
	[CPUs] AMD 64 X2 6000 3.0GHz video game problems Last matching post: I agree with earlier posts, it's overheating. It's summer over hear in Aussie and even in a house with room temps between 26 to 30c my X2 60 [...]			bigglesworth1	47	2476	sashg 03-19-2008 at 12:25 AM
	[CPUs] Intel undermines the $100 charity laptop Initiative (Shocking) Last matching post: I learnt a neat trick when I was young. I use to get bullied a lot and didn't like fighting (Did when I had to). This also worked with my so [...]	2		thunderman	75	3107	wolverinero79 01-09-2008 at 05:10 AM
	[CPUs] Do i need to upgrade my cpu? Or something else? Last matching post: rockyjohn the ops from Australia, we can't buy from Newegg!			omaha	34	945	omaha 01-24-2008 at 02:07 AM
	[CPUs] Settle a debate: how many of you use a 64-bit OS or >=4 GB RAM? Last matching post: I have 64bit CPU, 64bit Vista Ultimate with 2GB ram. I bought this option with a Motherboard that supports up to 16GB of Ram for a cheap upg [...]	3		MU_Engineer	141	5222	spaztic7 01-18-2008 at 03:05 PM
	[CPUs] How will "Phenom" change the CPU Market? Last matching post: It may come in to it's own as time goes by, eg. more multi thread programs and such. (We hope) :??:			the_vorlon	49	1574	Hellboy 11-22-2007 at 10:19 PM
	[CPUs] toms hardware intel fan boy? Last matching post: Bobjeee thats a misconception, a lot more people than you think are on a budget. You don't need to be loaded with cash to be an enthusiast. [...]	2		Naw-yi	74	1599	caamsa 11-05-2007 at 03:07 AM
	[CPUs] Shared cache? Power down individual cores? Last matching post: Remember there 2 Dual core stuck together(In loose terms). My basic understanding that each set of 2 cores share 1 cache and that doesn't ch [...]			CrazyDude	13	697	nukemaster 10-10-2007 at 06:44 AM
	[XP] Missing or corrupt File! Please help! Last matching post: I've had some success going into the Repair using command console option then running chkdsk /r from the command prompt. That's the first [...]			Toolman55	11	620	Toolman55 10-07-2007 at 04:05 PM
	[Other Components] Can a CRT monitor be too close to the Case? Last matching post: The only time I've had interference to a CRT monitor is with speakers that are too close or power leads going under the monitor. I have hea [...]			Nightowl0707	12	590	dashbarron 10-05-2007 at 02:05 PM
	[Other Components] Why do Mac's Weigh More? Last matching post: cyberjock I am was a qualified Fitter and Turner before becoming a Computer Tech. Mild steel is generally cheaper because it's easier to fin [...]			spaztic7	24	1020	chikit 08-03-2008 at 11:58 PM
	[CPUs] Barcelona/Phenom data officially coming out... Last matching post: Here's a link from a tester using a Barcelona ready Motherboard	2		bixplus	74	4904	onestar 09-16-2007 at 11:41 AM
	[CPUs] So now we know (tentatively) how Barcelona performs Last matching post: Here's a link from a tester using a Barcelona ready Motherboard	3		turpit	115	7958	dragonsprayer 09-16-2007 at 11:17 AM
	[CPUs] AMD beats Intel Last matching post: I don't think the thread should be locked! If you think its silly don't answer just leave and look at something else! Although he is showing [...]	2		dspear	58	4991	yomamafor1 07-21-2007 at 11:43 AM
	[CPUs] AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 3800+ or Intel Pentium E2160 (1MB L2, 1.80 Last matching post: Have a look at the new charts. E2160 out performance in most and losses in others. Not sure the pricing difference in the system but here i [...]			Piper	4	804	razortonguekiss 07-16-2007 at 04:22 PM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Why isn't the Desktop case the Enthusiast choice anymore? Last matching post: The other point is that anyone with good computer knowledge uses is a tower case is usually fitted with a intake fan down low sucking cool a [...]			Red_devil	21	1732	smartel7070 07-05-2007 at 11:46 PM
	[CPUs] Too smart or too stupid?! Last matching post: I concur.	2		m25	57	3076	StevieD 06-07-2007 at 12:16 AM
	[CPUs] Henri Richard sells AMD shares Last matching post: Personally, I don't like the idea of shares, they are one of the biggest ball and chains on the neck of humanity. :twisted: :twisted: :twi [...]			easyg	37	2344	disposablehero 06-08-2007 at 12:05 AM
	[CPUs] In this earth day... Last matching post: I concur, I have 3 PC's in our house. When I update My PC, the old parts get rebuilt in to the family computer, that gets rebuilt to the old [...]			Pat	33	1230	r0x0r 04-24-2007 at 05:28 AM
	[CPUs] Fans don't come on after boot. Last matching post: The Intel controlled fan won't come on unless the CPU goes above a certain temp. Not sure what it is but completely normal. :) It's in t [...]			corey1505	2	308	DragonSprayer 04-20-2007 at 06:33 AM
	[CPUs] QX6800 to be released Monday Last matching post: That may be the case but as any good parent ( I have 5 kids, not always so sure how well I've been doing though :oops: ), if the kids are tr [...]	2		BaronMatrix	64	4935	dragonsprayer 04-06-2007 at 04:04 AM
	[CPUs] Intel Users Less Intelligent Than AMD Last matching post: I had one 386DX 40Mhz, bought it of my father after he had it for a couple of years, who bought it after researching it and finding out that [...]	2		bonkers	68	3144	Gh0stDrag0n 04-03-2007 at 05:10 AM
	[CPUs] AMD Stockholders Less Intelligent Than Intel Stockholders Last matching post: I though the Coordinators were here to help keep the peace, Not start another war. 8O			TechnologyCoordinator	33	1654	dsidious 04-03-2007 at 08:18 PM
	[CPUs] THG: Where the hell are you? Last matching post: I don't always have a lot of time to go searching for different reviews and following link. That's why I've usually relied on THG. As some [...]	3		mpjesse	140	8073	Dade_0182 04-11-2007 at 06:56 AM
	[CPUs] Is the X2 truly that bad? Last matching post: Yea and Did you here what happen in New Zealand, A company who was trying to do just that. Telling every one that there Juice had 5x mo [...]	3		AeroB1033	118	14415	photographer 04-02-2007 at 10:06 PM
	[CPUs] So what is your job? Last matching post: I'm with you, My son has just completed his basic training in the Australian Army. He is now going on to do His Infantry training (3 months) [...]	5		ChaosGS	227	11907	Ford_Prefect 03-20-2007 at 01:23 PM
	[CPUs] Conroe or A64 3700+? Last matching post: If a new system is to much, go with the Conroe system in the Midi case. Much better. :) Prices in Australia are just as bad the E6300 ST [...]			mads_spazz	18	1037	martyjs 03-17-2007 at 01:48 PM
	[CPUs] The last CPU post until next fall - intel wins the THG $300 Last matching post: I agree, I've had this argument before myself. Some ask what can I build for this budget? Where people answer for x amount of dollars more y [...]	4		DragonSprayer	187	7496	I_Love_Tacos 03-01-2007 at 04:59 PM
	[CPUs] Intel/AMD confusion related to same dual core clock speed Last matching post: The trouble with saying "don't upgrade now because x or y is coming out, or the price will be dropping in x or y time" is simple s [...]	2		Vista_Nueva	61	6033	dmacfour 02-25-2007 at 07:01 AM
	[CPUs] AMDZone reaches 3465MHz with 6000+ (Validated) Last matching post: Only an estimate, but yesterday I did a rebuild for a customer that included 1. 8X All-in-One Motherboard Our RRP $109.00 2. INTEL CELER [...]	4		BaronMatrix	156	8430	turpit 02-22-2007 at 06:25 AM
	[Other Components] Wireless Printer Last matching post: Unless you need one in a hurry, wait for about 6 Months. There's a lot happening with UWB. Hopefully by the end of the year we won't need le [...]			Supergoal	5	1519	Supergoal 02-21-2007 at 02:57 PM
	[CPUs] Advanced Micro Devices May Be Acquired – Analyst Last matching post: :lol: :lol:	6		bassin	287	18772	baldeagle 02-21-2007 at 08:30 PM
	[CPUs] Sood(Sooth)sayer Rahul Sood. Speaks AMD and ATI Last matching post: All he said was nothing, talking in circles. 8O :?			YO_KID37	7	751	halbhh 02-16-2007 at 07:02 AM
	[CPUs] What is the best? intel Core 2 Duo E6400 2.18 Or AmdX2 5200 Last matching post: I don't know over there, but here in Australia the X2 5200 just dropped in price to be now about $15 Aussie cheaper than the E6400 C2D. With [...]			bebo123	40	5801	accord99 09-27-2007 at 11:30 PM
	[CPUs] Vista Ultimate loves my 4400+ Last matching post: The strength in PC's as far a I'm concerned is the ability to customize your build and the software you use. Other then my first couple of c [...]	3		BaronMatrix	118	7492	Stork 02-04-2007 at 02:37 PM
	[CPUs] What was your first CPU ? Last matching post: I think my father still has an Old Apple IIc in there hall way that still has lobe runner on it. Not used much now days. Sometimes when us & [...]	6		spree	277	12455	hollett 02-11-2007 at 01:44 AM
	[CPUs] The Intel Bias In the Forum Last matching post: As you can see from my signature I have been using PC's since 1979, I started building PC,s for my self in 1994. Only ever bump the CPU,s by [...]	4		halbhh	175	8880	Jake_Barnes 01-24-2007 at 07:34 PM
	[Other Components] iPhone Last matching post: Horses for courses I suppose, makes the world more interesting. :) :)	2		MesaRectifier	50	4770	croc 07-17-2007 at 12:29 PM
	[CPUs] am2,am2+,not compatible, im getting pissed Last matching post: Maybeso Maybeso. :lol: :lol: If I don't like something I simply don,t ask or don't answer. She's happy with that. I still don,t know what [...]			reconviperone1	40	3509	GlacierFreeze 01-02-2007 at 10:57 PM
	[CPUs] FX-60 ROCKS Last matching post: Can't some one write about there good experience with out a fan boy making some comment about buying another brand CPU? He's happy, for all [...]	2		assassin103	73	5130	Milbo183 12-17-2006 at 10:49 PM
	[CPUs] Core2 Temp Last matching post: I just sold 2 C2D systems, checked the temp and both were running between 35c to 39c durning software installation and general testing. : [...]			qwazzy	15	2777	martyjs 09-04-2006 at 01:14 PM
	[CPUs] Very old computer working? Last matching post: I suggest that it's still usable, either a boat anchor or a door stop. :lol: :lol: :lol:	27		maypep_necro	1319	80582	bfellow 12-06-2007 at 07:50 PM
	[CPUs] windows 98 Last matching post: Sorry not correct. I sell mainly upgrade editions as you can do a clean installation as long as you have a previous version on CD. YOU DON& [...]			farmertom	12	1476	angry_ducky 08-19-2006 at 05:25 PM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] my pc Temperature hot? Last matching post: looks pretty good to me, I've seen P4 D's hitting close to 70c in hot weather over here in Australia, and that was at idle. 8O			alrasla	13	1407	alrasla 08-21-2006 at 01:29 PM
	[Other Components] HDD's keep failing Last matching post: Possible but about a year ago I had a lot of Maxtor drives falling in the systems we sold. We have since switched to Seagate drives and have [...]			pcmanu	3	675	allhell 08-13-2006 at 03:53 PM
	[Other Components] SATA opticals Last matching post: I wish the makers of these drives would get there act together and start making more optical drives that are SATA :x			Oldguy	7	582	martyjs 08-13-2006 at 01:56 PM
	[Other Components] Installing a Floppy Drive Still Makes Sense? Last matching post: As all ready stated, you need them for raid. I always put one in for backward compatibility but don't put them in most new systems we build. [...]			omerome	28	2080	jaguarskx 08-15-2006 at 01:45 AM
	[CPUs] "AMD to drop ATi brand" Last matching post: Who cares! as long as they keep making good cards and Nvidia keeps making good cards, we all win. :D :D	2		-Mithridate-	73	7176	JonathanDeane 08-11-2006 at 12:10 AM
	[CPUs] Conroe, AM2, or s939? Last matching post: 5 times in the last 12 years I've gone out to buy the latest and greatest and 5 times I've had to settle for second best. Sometimes with a [...]			Techie22	35	3030	MG37221 08-08-2006 at 04:51 AM
	[CPUs] How long before AMD makes their comback? Last matching post: Yes we all know the Conroe is the King for now, but I work in a computer store and will probably sell only 1 or 2 of the top 5 CPU's on the [...]	2		Swany420	99	8744	1Tanker 08-09-2006 at 09:08 AM
	[CPUs] new intel and amd chips Last matching post: I believe when listening to advice take it all in, then pick the part from each person advice you like and use that. No one person will be 1 [...]			Dragonking666	10	987	martyjs 08-06-2006 at 01:11 PM
	[CPUs] OCing Core 2 overkill? Last matching post: Just a personal opinion, but these CPUs are already the fastest out there. Unless you really need the extra power or want to risk you warran [...]			Themelonator13	15	1532	guyinyourattic37 08-07-2006 at 03:49 AM
	[CPUs] still waiting >.< Last matching post: What a load of Rubbish, :oops: Sorry I've just added more. :oops: If any thread should be locked, thisis one.	2		xxsk8er101xx	57	2707	martyjs 08-05-2006 at 02:42 PM
	[CPUs] i smell a conversion hurricane blowing Last matching post: :trophy: :trophy: :mrgreen:			link75	19	1562	martyjs 08-05-2006 at 01:29 PM
	[CPUs] The AMD/Intel battle heats up.... Last matching post: I don't take a lot of notice when it comes to adds, I don't know what its like outside Australia but over here there all a load of rubish an [...]	3		BaronMatrix	104	6503	dvdpiddy 08-04-2006 at 04:17 PM
	[CPUs] Cheap RAM for Conroe cancels out cheap AM2 mobo's Last matching post: I could be wrong but I still think AMD's planning in switching to AM2 and using DDR2 has more to do with medium to long term planning than j [...]			1Tanker	21	2368	1Tanker 08-04-2006 at 09:58 AM
	[CPUs] Anyone build a successful Conroe build yet? Last matching post: Fair enough, but what if someone asks you, I want the best, most advanced system money can buy. Home PC I mean not servers.	2		wolfman140	73	6498	dt 08-07-2006 at 05:01 AM
	[CPUs] New IBM chip breaks barriers to double speed Last matching post: Looks good in thery but what wil AMD and Intel have by then, it don't count until it's out. 8)			Dan1317	21	2249	joset 07-31-2006 at 01:34 AM
	[Other Components] Whats up with this HP 7310 Printer? Last matching post: Maybe so, Maybe so, but I've had excatly the same Symptoms with all brands of printers and also from time to time with other usb devices. So [...]			DeViLgunner	10	2308	BustedSony 08-01-2006 at 12:34 AM
	[CPUs] We Forgot about the Poor Apple Computer Company! Last matching post: In relation to Word and Wordperfect, while still using dos Wordperfect was far supirior, were they lost out was when Word first started appe [...]	5		YO_KID37	202	11532	TurricaN_BEL_ 08-01-2006 at 08:47 PM
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