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On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU: halp me find 1     mrmez 5 175 Zorg
05-20-2008 at 09:35 AM
On [CPUs] Q6600 voltage WHAT!!!??     mrmez 2 759 Hatman
08-27-2007 at 09:06 AM
On [CPUs] Lapped my CPU: The conclusion     mrmez 20 1356 dragonspra​yer
08-25-2007 at 01:15 AM
On [CPUs] Lapped my CPU, and now its dead :/ 2   mrmez 73 3921 Johnnyq123​3
09-12-2007 at 08:05 PM
On [CPUs] 4300 vs 925 Tcase & Tjunction     MrMez 2 356 Apache_liv​es
03-09-2007 at 09:39 AM
On [CPUs] Post your CPU temps. The cpu temp db     MrMez 6 742 94Blue302G​T
03-02-2007 at 03:19 AM
On [CPUs] Nother temp q... too low... wth??     MrMez 0 154 MrMez
11-20-2006 at 03:26 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 500+ Watts needed... WTH     MrMez 1 405 granite3
11-07-2006 at 06:18 AM
On [CPUs] Next Intel Socket??? 2   MrMez 76 6595 illuminati​rex
09-03-2006 at 04:08 PM
On [Other Components] What is the best gaming mouse?
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Stay away from the MX revolution garbage. I still cant find an excuse to get rid of this, even if it is years old. http://www.futurelooks. [...]
    stickdiggl​er 9 514 waly
11-03-2008 at 02:02 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] How many RPM's is your 140mm PSU fan?
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Unless ur a retard (which is actually pretty common these days) these things are pretty safe. Best way to discharge a psu is put it in bi [...]
    kenratboy 6 164 kenratboy
10-14-2008 at 06:34 AM
On [Other Components] bluray
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PS3
    htoonthura 7 247 smartel707​0
09-23-2008 at 04:13 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Do the Antec Nine Hundred LEDs have a switch?
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The antec has a secret noise and light switch, pushing it turns on 'stealth' mode killing all the lights and noise too! They hide this sw [...]
    Kadence 10 380 1968
10-02-2008 at 10:07 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] is cooler master 390W possible to run ATI HD4850?
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Without specs on the psu, id be saying NO.
    archiefan 36 1002 lunyone
10-17-2008 at 09:17 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Problems after Replacing failed PSU for Abit KV7
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When a PSU dies it can often take pretty much every and anything with it. Thats why people use such overkill psu's. Those connectors sho [...]
    mjagusch 5 208 mjagusch
08-11-2008 at 09:41 AM
On [CPUs] Ultimate decesion : Quad or Duo ?
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Its s tough decision as the current Intel chips are so good u dont really lose either way. I went with a Q6600 when the B3's were all that [...]
    stevozilik 25 857 jimmysmitt​y
07-28-2008 at 10:24 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Recommended psu for gtx 260 ftw?
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Total system consumption for a test platform (fast CPU usually OC with very little else) can equal ~400w. U never want to run your psu at [...]
    Jamull 13 609 helios2052
07-23-2008 at 05:22 AM
On [Other Components] 4850 sound question
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If u know anything about Bluray and sound, then u know that while the audio does go thru the HDMI, its limited to about 700kbs. The only [...]
    htoonthura 2 337 mrmez
07-21-2008 at 07:26 AM
On [CPUs] Are all Q6600 on newegg G0 stepping now?
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I should hope they are. Turnover on cpu's and gpu's SHOULD be pretty fast as the technology improves quite rapidly.
    jpbg 3 220 mrmez
07-17-2008 at 07:57 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Exploding PSU Warning: Corsair Lab Fun
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Interesting indeed. However, while i can never recommend a cheap psu, looking at the video it SEEMS like they MAY be pulling all the powe [...]
2   XMSYellowb​eard 66 1190 Aurora18
07-18-2008 at 08:07 PM
On [CPUs] I can't get my Q6600 G0 stable @3.4ghz !!
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LOL. 'Bum core' What a load of wank. Show me where Intel says a Q6600 should run @ 3.4Ghz, and i'll cum in my own mouth. Your q6600 is [...]
    raydeon 23 500 Mugz
06-27-2008 at 01:36 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] This poor case
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The case belongs to this guy, this is what he said: "Let me show you all my TJ09. Get ready cause I'm sure you never saw such thin [...]
    RizzyWho 22 436 Zorg
06-28-2008 at 01:57 PM
On [CPUs] Dual CPUs for Video Editing?
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Single socket quad core is the best bang for buck. If you REALLY need more power, a dual socked quad like skulltrail will work, but they ar [...]
    areaman 6 293 mrmez
06-14-2008 at 03:38 AM
On [CPUs] 3.2ghz phenom's avaliable!!
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Yeah i read that too. Then i woke up. I waz dreaming, justl Like amd
2   xX12amanXx 81 1309 amdfangirl
06-08-2008 at 04:28 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Which power supply is needed?
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I got the 750W corsair as it has a single 60A 12V rail =D
    tanthanis 13 274 mi1ez
06-04-2008 at 10:01 AM
On [Other Components] Monitor, cpu or graphics card?
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22" monitor will only make fps worse, so rule that out. Depending of ur system a C2D chip may require new mobo, ram, psu. U can OC the [...]
    MateoBateo 9 331 evongugg
06-04-2008 at 01:13 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Help Picking out a power supply
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500w and a single rail is goood 20A is baaad I went with a 750W Corsair Single rail and 60A Will cope with pretty much anything, and [...]
    nergo 13 291 Zorg
05-30-2008 at 12:40 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Pick my new power supply Tier 1 Brands
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When you say "remember modular cables" do u mean remember to get them or not get them? PSU's with modular cables tend to sprea [...]
    kiwi_chuck 20 587 The_Blood_​Raven
05-29-2008 at 04:02 AM
On [CPUs] Poll: do you care about CPU power use?
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Notice how nobody gives a flying fk about global warming. I TRY to be aware of my global footprint, but its just so hard sometimes. 5.7L [...]
    Mondoman 28 569 endyen
05-26-2008 at 09:35 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Will 520W suffice
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Im not a big fan of running a PSU near the limit. The lowwer down it runs the cooler and, most important to me, the quieter it is. My [...]
    m60lmg 7 217 m60lmg
05-21-2008 at 05:22 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600 B3 (stock clock) @ 65C Idle...
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Big temps like that are far more likely to be a physical fault rather than electrical. As said, check the hsf and thermal compound. If u [...]
    BallistaMa​n 22 675 jimmysmitt​y
05-23-2008 at 03:23 PM
On [Other Components] Who else hates Toms Hardware’s new look????
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New look: Ok New charts: Child of satan
    HoustonSer​enity 22 614 jaguarskx
05-18-2008 at 11:36 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Looking for a High CFM/low DBA 120mm Case fan... does it even exist?
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Didnt read the whole thing... I use Scythe (the fluid dynamic bearing ones) Noctua are just as good. The fluid bearing fans are the q [...]
    stevediama​n 27 1137 davelakeci​ty
08-01-2008 at 09:37 AM
On [CPUs] Hardware noob question
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Im still thinking an Intel dual is a better all-rounder than an AMD quad. #2 for the win!
    tomacco0 23 344 amdfangirl
05-06-2008 at 04:39 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600 safe temps/temp differences/coretemp vs. speedfan
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Common sense prevails here. My room temp is ~22-25c Id consider that about normal to warmish. Your CPU will NEVER be cooler than room t [...]
    wheremyarm 3 662 mrmez
04-15-2008 at 10:06 AM
On [CPUs] Unknown (rare?) Core 2 Duo
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Doubt its an ES TBO. They normally have different markings. http://img.hexus.net/v2/cpu/intel/Core2Duo/FrontB.JPG Contact Intel regardles [...]
3   customisbe​tter 148 4021 customisbe​tter
05-26-2008 at 09:29 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] looking to replace P180
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Dayam dude. I LOVE my P180b. Didnt even bother with the 182 as the hose holes were in the wrong place. Cooling is awesome imho, only thi [...]
    smartel707​0 12 509 The_Blood_​Raven
04-11-2008 at 12:36 PM
On [CPUs] Think i ruined my BRAND NEW E8400
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Yeah, it was medical grade water i 'borrowed' from work :D Added some anti corrosive/conductive stuff, and bob's your mothers brother. T [...]
    blackopsni​nja 48 1732 rsetter1
04-09-2008 at 09:04 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] SOMEONE GIVE ME ADVICE WHICH CASE IS BETTER?
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IF UR GONNA SHOUT AT PPL DONT FORGET TO SAY PLS.
    iluvgillgi​ll 13 490 hughyhunte​r
04-09-2008 at 12:46 AM
On [Other Components] is it always Vista that slow?
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And it messed up? Geez Vista TOTALLY sucks man. Dude, ur an idiot. Sry, sum1 had to say it.
    marlom36 17 709 doomsdayda​ve11
05-14-2008 at 04:39 AM
On [CPUs] Help for cooling paste choice
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Shin Etsu X23
    Husher 5 353 Scotteq
04-03-2008 at 02:44 PM
On [CPUs] Looking for thoughts about CPU cooling...
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The best air cooler atm, is, i believe, the Noctua NH-U12P. While there is not much between the two, and u wont get any more OC, the N [...]
    Space_Monk​ey 21 457 englandr75​3
04-03-2008 at 04:12 AM
On [Sound Cards] Creative fscks with customers again!
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IP theft doesnt always mean u directly profit from it. Causing a company to lose revenue (which is what creative are crying about) is just [...]
3   levicki 137 3151 Shadow7037​93
04-04-2008 at 10:48 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 4x9800GX2: will it overheat?
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More importantly... Will it blend? If u plan on putting these cards in other pc's after awhile, its kind of a waste having a mobo, psu, [...]
2   kjoost 87 3408 kjoost
06-01-2008 at 12:11 PM
On [CPUs] AMD 6000+ hits 3.4ghz in vista
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LOL! Its a good start dude. AMD's are shyte for OC, so dont stress what other ppls say. :hello:
2   ryanthesav 87 3198 apache_liv​es
03-19-2008 at 10:14 PM
On [CPUs] LGA 775 = Dead socket walking?
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Not bad papi. I also got 'stuck' with a B3 and i cant really reach those clocks (tho i havent tried that hard). What it does seem good [...]
2   Loser777 52 1946 Loser777
02-27-2008 at 11:54 PM
On [CPUs] Intel sued over Core 2 architechure
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:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
3   bc4 123 3165 pausert20
02-12-2008 at 09:15 AM
On [CPUs] Phenom Exposed! Shipping with flaky 3rd cores.
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Also... seems u guys need KRAZY volts to get anything out of these chips. 1.5, 1.6 Thats INSANE My $h!tty B3 Q6600 @ 2.7Ghz drops to ~1. [...]
6   ragemonkey 251 14969 uguv
07-23-2008 at 06:47 PM
On [CPUs] FSX CPU quandry, E or Q?
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What CompuTronix said... FSX SP1 will allow pretty much 100% usage of all 4 cores. That should pretty much make the decision for u.
    devereiii 31 2840 E8400Can
05-11-2008 at 11:44 PM
On [CPUs] Halfprice Phenoms !!
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Well, if u cant sell ur chips, GIVE THEM AWAY!!
3   Reynod 124 4269 homerdog
12-19-2007 at 04:22 PM
On [CPUs] B3 stepping
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Dont rly know much abt amd sry, but given their recent track record, id suggest the new stepping would aim to make the chip "work as ad [...]
    Iain1974 2 424 Reynod
12-17-2007 at 01:03 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600 Revision 66 ???
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Hahahaha u got a SLUM (as i call it) B3 They aint bad tho, i got one. Runs 2.7Ghz @ 1.15v (bios) Still... the G0/SLACR ARE a better chip [...]
    u2vini 16 861 cnumartyr
12-12-2007 at 04:24 AM
On [CPUs] Q6600 stuck at 1.6GHz
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Kill me someone PLEASE!
    pbanman 10 989 scotteq
12-11-2007 at 02:17 PM
On [CPUs] Does cache size matter that much?
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In current C2D/Q chips... No
    chobo2 40 1528 4745454b
03-15-2008 at 06:49 PM
On [CPUs] Is Intel CRAZY??
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Its called the law of diminishing returns. Its like with cars... u can spend $60k and get 300Kw So why cant i spend $180k and get 900Kw? [...]
2   mychael616 63 2668 Technology​Coordinato​r
12-27-2007 at 01:20 AM
On [CPUs] Forgive me...Monitor forums aren't nearly as active...
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19x12 is BIG rez. U wouldnt play Crysis at decent settings with anything other than a GTX. DONT USE any lcd in anything BUT the native rez [...]
    Thanatos42​1 26 854 Thanatos42​1
12-17-2007 at 05:36 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600 Voltage Settings...Running Cooler now 41 -> 29C!!
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Sounds about right. My B3 is running @ 2.7Ghz with 1.15v (bios) Runs ~1.12 idle to 1.09 load
    radium02 14 3768 terror112
05-19-2008 at 03:35 AM
On [CPUs] Help finding Q6600 G0 Revision
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I know this sounds wack... buuuut You can walk into your local PC shop and ASK them. I did, and im still alive!
    fate0n3 21 708 cnumartyr
11-30-2007 at 06:57 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Air filter mod for case to keep out dust?
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I use those green scourers. They dont really hurt airflow if its before the fan, and they do a pretty good job. Cheap too.
    armoredsai​nt 7 274 StevieD
11-25-2007 at 05:32 AM
On [CPUs] QX6700 B3 or Q6600 G0
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G0 G0 POWER RANGERS!!!!
    gwolfman 39 1095 BustedSony
11-26-2007 at 07:31 PM
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