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On [CPUs] Power Tests : Voltage and C2Ds     mattc 7 810 Grimmy
05-14-2007 at 03:00 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Whats the best GPU i can get on a high quality 288 watt PSU?
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Sorry for not offering any suggestions about a GPU (the above suggestions look fine, though!), but what makes you believe that is a high qua [...]
    Raywand 10 257 Raywand
11-02-2008 at 03:51 AM
On [CPUs] Is that mean I just got 1 CPU left ?(wif pics)
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Where are the pictures of your wife? I came here for your "wif pics".
    gelsan 19 425 customisbe​tter
10-13-2008 at 12:16 AM
On [Other Components] Keyboard Problem Virus or Hacker?!
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Are you using a PS2 keyboard? If so, try a USB keyboard - if it's already USB, try a PS2 keboad or use a USB->PS2 adapter to use your ke [...]
    DarkRoy 33 620 DarkRoy
09-04-2008 at 09:56 PM
On [CPUs] Why does everyone have Intel Quad-Cores?
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3 things: 1) Quad cores do run faster, for the right app, but even if you don't need the power now, you may need it in 2 years; for many [...]
2   quitoman 78 1676 jimmysmitt​y
08-05-2008 at 03:19 PM
On [CPUs] PC suddenly very slow overnight
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Your temps still seem a little high (unless your ambient temps are high), but you don't have to guess at whether or not the CPU is throttlin [...]
    xeract 36 703 jimmysmitt​y
07-19-2008 at 07:51 PM
On [CPUs] How many peeps care about power consuption?
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The possible energy savings are being underestimated here. My CPU underclocking alone saves 20 Watts. My GPU saves another chunk, I assume [...]
2   PoopSmashe​r 93 1842 carod
05-22-2008 at 08:32 AM
On [CPUs] PC turns off after 2 Secs [URGENT]
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Ok, here's what you should do, assuming this discussion isn't headed the wrong direction with the talk about the HSF (assuming nothing else [...]
    snow naval 37 731 basalt51
05-20-2008 at 09:00 PM
On [CPUs] What happens when we dont need more CPU power?
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There's plenty of room for growth - imagine sitting down at your computer and having the application already loaded because the AI built int [...]
    subtleinc 17 719 Nik_I
02-25-2008 at 03:05 AM
On [CPUs] CPU Cooler Charts 2008, Part I - Loosing Your Cool?
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I can't help but think that they are doing something wrong for so many decent looking coolers to perform so poorly (and so HOT!). I myself [...]
3   muk 141 4429 bobbknight
07-11-2008 at 10:06 PM
On [Other Components] are all LCDs like this?
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I can't comment on the difference between 2 and 5ms response times other than to say that I strongly suspect that the difference is, at wors [...]
    guitarxe 6 472 mattc
12-10-2007 at 02:46 AM
On [CPUs] am2 phenom upgradability? FORGET IT!!!
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I'm not sure where the gigabyte hate is from, either. I have owned a number of their products and read reviews on many, many others, and in [...]
2   psymanprod​uctions 60 2605 koss63
11-29-2007 at 07:42 PM
On [CPUs] AMD will have nothing over 2.4g for k10 in 07
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They're not? Sorry, but while evidence is not required, it is preferred, and in it's absence a powerful argument - at the least - is re [...]
    qurious69s​s 18 776 Ycon
11-03-2007 at 09:31 PM
On [CPUs] Harpertown is 59% faster than Barcelona
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I just wanted to add that even though AMD owns TomsHardWare (and there is a CIA conspiracy to prevent the public from learning this - if I w [...]
    the_vorlon 15 2329 elbert
08-29-2007 at 04:55 PM
On [CPUs] Real-world opinion - Athlon X2 5600+, 6000+, or FX-62?
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As an owner of a C2D cpu and someone who recognizes the superiority of the C2D CPU, I don't get why you two have so much difficulty with his [...]
2   Altazi 67 3007 starcraftf​anatic
08-21-2007 at 09:19 PM
On [CPUs] How does higher wattage compute to electricity costs?
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Though all of the above posters are absolutely correct, I'd like to add that, in general, higher wattage CPUs do not necessarily translate t [...]
    fretman 18 776 flasher702
08-08-2007 at 12:31 AM
On [Other Components] Parts of the computer that effects game performance
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The hard drive can have a huge impact ... most notably on load times. The previously mentioned components often have the biggest impacts (i [...]
    averyrober​son 8 648 super777
07-22-2007 at 07:18 PM
On [CPUs] I can't see WHY the core 2 duo is superior to the turion X2
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Calling him dum really hilites *someone's* studipity. The C2Ds do, however, overclock exceptionally well, and the highest stock speeds s [...]
    einKI 20 1727 MU_Enginee​r
07-19-2007 at 02:51 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Hot air coming out of pc what do i do
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Those temps don't sound bad to me at all. Unless you have a really well ventilated case, expect warm air to come out the back on hot days . [...]
    Gingerade 14 1435 doolittle
05-11-2007 at 08:29 PM
On [CPUs] 6x20's VS 6x00's
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As I understand it, the price issue has to do with the old supply of 6x00's that haven't been sold (and were purchased before this price cut [...]
    eka42 2 334 slim142
04-24-2007 at 11:46 PM
On [CPUs] AMD pulled off more victories than Intel $ 4 $
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I would just like to add a quick comment on all the complaining about fanboys and such: This article does seem worthwhile to me, as most [...]
2   SIRKILLALO​T 60 5099 Ycon
04-23-2007 at 04:57 PM
On [Sound Cards] Any great gaming sound cards that aren't Creative brand?
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Wait .. let me get this straight. You took the SB card out, used the onboard sound, and still had the problem? Presumably you understand t [...]
    Chasemo 31 5351 AUsch30
05-21-2007 at 08:11 AM
On [CPUs] Prosessor max size
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The best you'll do with socket a, as far as I know, is the athlon xp mobile cpu. And that is only because you can overclock it and perhaps [...]
    Tesla220 6 896 fredgiblet
03-20-2007 at 06:06 PM
On [CPUs] Compare 4x4 prices vs benchmarks
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I agree with the other posters. C2Q is really just a better way to go, so the best AMD can do for now is be cheap enough (which I find doub [...]
2   Korsen 82 4743 dean7
12-01-2006 at 08:47 PM
On [CPUs] AMD Socket F (1207) vs Conroe ??????
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I haven't seen anything to convince me that chunkymonster is a fanboi. He hasn't made any real fanboy-ish comments, like others I can think [...]
2   Synthetick​iller 60 5619 440bx
09-12-2006 at 08:06 AM
On [CPUs] 15 sec. System freeze every so often
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Has the system worked without problems in the current configuration, prior to these problems? Have you done any component upgrades without [...]
    TkdRO 5 412 xxsk8er101​xx
09-09-2006 at 05:30 AM
On [CPUs] The future of computers...
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Personally, I see no reason for Moore's law or it's implications for computer calculations/second to fail. Silicon will inevitably be repla [...]
2   greenjelly 50 4177 joset
09-09-2006 at 07:28 PM
On [CPUs] RANT regarding Double Standards *AMD/Intel*
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I find it so amusing that in this thread, of all threads, a few fanboys popped up. On a separate (or is it?) issue, AMD stability issues [...]
    ElMoIsEviL 43 3002 exit2dos
09-02-2006 at 09:40 PM
On [CPUs] AMD 3800+ 64x2, any settings in XP I'm missing, SLOW??
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Regarding malware and unpatched XP: Yes, it happens. You're fine though, provided you update asap. Well, you're probably fine. You won't g [...]
    gifty74 31 1835 the_ogs
08-27-2006 at 12:04 AM
On [CPUs] E6600 takes on the X2 5000+ for gaming
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The answer to your overclocking question is known only by intel people. The CPUs sent out for reviews were *absolutely* *100%* cherry p [...]
    The_Abyss 45 4700 Action_Man
07-23-2006 at 03:22 AM
On [CPUs] AMD FX-62 to be Cheaper than Conroe
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Gah, this type of discussion was *idiotic* the first time it was brought up (by an intel fanboy) and it's still idiotic. Prices will reflec [...]
3   Parrot 126 14672 ryokinshin
08-01-2006 at 06:04 AM
On [Other Components] New Build Trepidation
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You may need to use a floppy disk during windows xp installation. If XP doesn't detect your HDD during installation, go to your mobo manufa [...]
    apprentice​25 6 584 The_OGS
07-18-2006 at 11:50 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Electric Shock/Leak on Casing
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Is your outlet properly grounded? Buy an electric tester OR use a surge protector with a ground-indicator light. If you're using a grounde [...]
    gatot 9 1132 gatot
07-30-2006 at 10:29 AM
On [CPUs] A few questions I have about processors
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Hi, I'mlost. To start off with, my credentials: Network and computer administrator for University of California, Riverside; I manage comp [...]
    imlost 33 1672 technician
06-17-2006 at 12:01 AM
On [Network Interface Cards] Post you fastest bit torrent download speeds here!
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A mere 200k or so at home .... at best around 2 megabytes (one up and one down, rarely above 1 megabyte/second for either though) at work ( [...]
4   mpjesse 164 94863 Homeboy2
11-15-2008 at 11:21 AM

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