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On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 20-pin atx connector in a 24-pin slot?     mtyermom 14 1138 mike99
03-16-2008 at 10:19 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec 900 Rev B?     mtyermom 7 607 chookman
12-20-2007 at 11:45 PM
On [CPUs] Should I wait to buy a Q6600?     mtyermom 8 726 cnumartyr
12-03-2007 at 08:27 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Replacement cables for Antec Smartpower modular power supply     mtyermom 2 408 tlmck
11-19-2007 at 07:50 PM
On [CPUs] AMD Aims for Lower Emissions, Greener Products!!!!!
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I think he got exactly what he wanted.... (and here I am contributing to the troll feeding as well) /facepalm
    thunderman 19 401 amdfangirl
10-30-2008 at 09:16 AM
On [CPUs] Need help with motherboard selection!! plz help
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best recommendation EVER
    dogdaman 6 306 customisbe​tter
10-25-2008 at 05:32 AM
On [CPUs] CPU
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First, please stop typing in all CAPS. Now, for your 945G motherboard... from what I could dig up, it looks like it will support early [...]
    WFKING 12 438 Godiwa
10-25-2008 at 05:28 PM
On [CPUs] Can I call my e2220 a C2D?
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+1 price/perfomance ftw!!
    Protokille​r 17 661 captaincha​risma
10-23-2008 at 10:13 PM
On [CPUs] Get a 6000+, go amd quad, or go intel core2/quad?
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I've heard from several people using the OEM version who simply told microsoft that they had a motherboard failure and didn't have too [...]
    Cymus 23 479 ZootyGray
09-27-2008 at 10:21 PM
On [Other Components] Do I need an SLI for the FX4710?
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For WoW? No. For modern games? Depends on what resolution you will be running them at. In all likelihood, a solid single card setup wi [...]
    aquiwill 5 160 HTDuro
09-26-2008 at 04:52 AM
On [Other Components] Looking for new printer/scanner/copier
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Brother is the best all around quality and reliability, IMO. I've had nothing but good experiences with them.
    langis 12 233 geofelt
09-23-2008 at 11:05 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] What are the fastest 120mm Fans
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I had one of those coolers on a 1.8GHz Northwood, drove me nuts for YEARS! Kept the cpu cool until the bracket broke. Modern 120mm fans ca [...]
    yaoiboimi 3 263 pulasky
09-18-2008 at 10:02 AM
On [CPUs] for techie pros out there
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Do NOT put a GTX 280 OC into that system. You will NOT get the card running up to it's potential and will be throwing money away. Simply [...]
    dotamastaa 33 662 sarwar_r87
09-21-2008 at 07:29 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] An Epic Tale of Mass Destruction! (A humorous story :P)
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Heh, or sledgehammer ftw??
    V3NOM 22 464 V3NOM
09-14-2008 at 07:31 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Which brand, the better?
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You shouldn't have to spend the money on the OCZ, the thermaltake should suffice.
    red_star 13 299 rockyjohn
09-06-2008 at 11:33 PM
On [CPUs] Not sure which Intel processor?
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Using some of Aevm's recommendation: e8400 w/ a good cooler, on the ASUS P5E motherboard with an HD 4870 is a solid price/performance poi [...]
    jazzyrj 15 427 jazzyrj
09-05-2008 at 10:18 PM
On [Other Components] Keyboard Problem Virus or Hacker?!
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According to the OP, he's tried different keyboards. If this is true, then it's a dinger of a problem. @DarkRoy: I know you've said y [...]
    DarkRoy 33 620 DarkRoy
09-04-2008 at 09:56 PM
On [CPUs] CPU TEMP AHHHHHHHHHGG!
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heatsink When you took the HSF off and reseated it on the processor, did you remember to COMPLETELY clean the contact surfaces of both th [...]
    OGC 6 308 OGC
07-28-2008 at 04:38 AM
On [CPUs] Phenom 9850 v Q6600 For Fun System
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lol
2   customisbe​tter 87 1825 customisbe​tter
07-26-2008 at 06:09 PM
On [CPUs] Nvidia does it again! no sli licence use our chips!
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your post made my brain hurt...
    dragonspra​yer 12 408 dragonspra​yer
07-15-2008 at 07:05 PM
On [CPUs] E7200 vs E8400 vs Q6600
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It also comes down to what you'll be using the machine for. If it's mainly for gaming, the higher speed dual core will be better in the shor [...]
    Dumpy2 9 1610 metalogika
07-22-2008 at 08:55 PM
On [CPUs] Two $5000+ configurations - which is better for Crysis max?
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+1
    Cyber_49er 44 957 Vertigon
07-12-2008 at 05:36 AM
On [CPUs] Reccomended CUP/mobo combo for World of Warcraft
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+1
    essex23 26 673 wisecracke​r
07-08-2008 at 04:24 AM
On [CPUs] new phenom at newegg
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How ironic this is for you to be talking smack after all those copy and paste amd fanboy build posts you made. Jet Propulsion Lab [...]
    SoiledBott​om 9 362 Space_Monk​ey
04-04-2008 at 06:07 AM
On [CPUs] E8400 $199 Free Shipping
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Nice! Newegg finally has some stock of the E8400. Wonder how long it will last...
    level101 7 272 ocguy31
03-28-2008 at 12:22 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Should I pounce on this Antec 900?
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Great deal on a great case, I too took advantage of the $99.99 w/ free shipping deal on the 900 from newegg. IMO, the last three items you [...]
    Tron87 18 532 chuckm
03-17-2008 at 11:13 AM
On [CPUs] Q6600 running hot
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Didn't see it specified, so: make absolutely sure you are completely cleaning the surfaces of both the CPU and heatsink before each attempt. [...]
    billiardic​us 23 728 mtyermom
03-15-2008 at 08:03 PM
On [Other Components] Is this the coolest controller device ever made... The PC is back
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Very interesting tech, I'm looking forward to reading all about it. I probably won't look to put any money into it until at least the 2nd or [...]
    Hellboy 8 902 Crazywheel​s
03-12-2008 at 04:21 AM
On [CPUs] Does cache size matter that much?
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I loled
    chobo2 40 1528 4745454b
03-15-2008 at 06:49 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Cheap PSU vs. Expensive PSU?
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Rosewill is considered a rather sketchy PSU brand. Apparently, they may have a few decent models, but most are considered low quality. I thi [...]
    doomsdayda​ve11 40 1074 4745454b
03-10-2008 at 06:02 AM
On [Other Components] RAM worth upgrading?
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You did the right thing going cheaper and not paying Dell a ridiculous premium for an undervalued upgrade. My recommendation is to drop in a [...]
    gamecrazyc​hris 4 335 mtyermom
03-09-2008 at 07:16 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] psu recondations?
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I think that PCP&C for $75 is a good buy, or the Corsair VX for $70.
    jhyukkang 32 424 jhyukkang
03-10-2008 at 06:56 AM
On [CPUs] old school socket 939 ?'s
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I certainly agree with the replies so far. I do NOT recommend that you invest any money in socket 939. I suggest either an AMD AM2/AM2+ moth [...]
    montec 17 535 pauldh
03-11-2008 at 05:10 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] choosing a case for a new PC
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I'm an Antec Nine Hundred owner and I am very satisfied with it.
    darthvader​kenneth 12 514 darthvader​kenneth
03-10-2008 at 11:46 AM
On [Other Components] THG CPU Cooler RoundUp - Just Say No
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I can vouch for the difficulty of the push-pins. I just installed a Scythe Ninja Rev. B on my q6600 G0 in an MSI P6N SLI Plat (nf650i) and i [...]
    zenmaster 25 1014 Shadow7037​93
03-05-2008 at 10:33 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec Nine Hundred fan question
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I just put together a box with a new Antec Nine Hundred over the last couple days. I too was concerned about not being able to adjust the fa [...]
    lschmidt 22 1262 hughyhunte​r
05-04-2008 at 07:26 AM
On [CPUs] EU Fines Microsoft $1.3 Billion, is Intel far behind?!?!
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You mean like the huge lot of school buses that sat, unused, as people died? I can't believe they re-elected Nagin.
4   chunkymons​ter 183 3779 spoonboy
03-10-2008 at 06:28 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Which Case is the best?
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Don't forget to rub the styrofoam around on the carpet in a circular motion while you build.
    carman594 12 499 Grimmy
03-01-2008 at 08:19 AM
On [CPUs] Goin from P4-630 to a Pentium D 840 ????
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These guys are correct, this is your best upgrade performance per dollar.
    dalejiw25 28 951 dalejiw25
03-19-2008 at 12:21 PM
On [CPUs] AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ BE or 5600+
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IMO, it's a waste to spend that $100 on that processor considering what you already have. I think the (potentially, no guarantee) higher clo [...]
    carman594 9 649 ryanthesav
02-29-2008 at 05:06 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] What kind of Power supply would I need?
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That Antec PSU at 34.99 w/ free shipping is a good buy and should be a good match for your system, Ramirezi.
    ramirezi 9 532 DellUser1
02-29-2008 at 03:19 AM
On closed [CPUs] An Important Message From Hector Ruiz
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http://www.librodearena.com/myfiles/beatrizatxa/Do-not-feed-the-troll.PNG
    Sharikook 10 382 mtyermom
02-28-2008 at 09:08 PM
On [CPUs] GigaByte GA-P35-DS3L+ CPU =Need Help Please
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Don't be afraid to put a PCI-express 2.0 card into that board's PCI-express x16 slot. As has been stated, PCI-e 2.0 is backwards compatible [...]
    Night Owl 11 346 Grimmy
02-29-2008 at 03:17 PM
On [CPUs] HELP QX6850 vs Q6600 (re: XPS 630 - don't hate me)
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q6600 to qx6850 for $950 is definitely not worth it, imo. Good luck with the overclocking, be sure to keep us updated.
    drunkgamer 33 1696 Zorg
03-03-2008 at 09:06 AM
On [CPUs] Q6600 now, or wait for new quad cores?
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If there's any truth to that article I'm going to kick myself for not waiting. A few bucks more for a higher multiplier on the Q6700 w [...]
    Ene Dene 9 502 DXRick
02-27-2008 at 08:47 PM
On [CPUs] Intel to launch six core CPU
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You beat me to it, I was going to ask if anyone else thought 16mb cache for a 6 core CPU seemed a bit.... odd.
2   yipsl 51 2300 wolveriner​o79
02-26-2008 at 05:16 PM
On [CPUs] Penryn ~ Anyone know the release date?
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I highly doubt you'll be able to run those two video cards in SLI on that Dell. In fact, reading the linked post says that Dell uses P35 mot [...]
    arods83 25 1089 gamebro
01-15-2008 at 08:53 PM
On [CPUs] E8400 20-25% cheaper than E6850
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... go crazy?
    seabreeze 27 1752 OlSkoolCho​pper
01-14-2008 at 04:23 PM
On [CPUs] E2140 vs E6320 Overclocked
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Thanks. :) To the OP: Since you already have the 6320 then use that for your gaming rig.
    Spikeli27 12 959 mtyermom
12-27-2007 at 02:18 AM
On [CPUs] Help with q6600 ID
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Just got my SLACR, but am waiting for my new case and HDD to be delivered. I'll check it with Intel ID util as soon as I get it assembled an [...]
    Rheagar 15 1339 jerreece
05-13-2008 at 11:35 PM
On [CPUs] Noctua NH-U12P - too BIG! Which CPU Cooler now?
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The Scythe Ninja 'Mini' is only 115mm tall. Just using the newegg link as a point of reference. I rarely shop at newegg since they charge [...]
    Tomsonman 12 1873 Tomsonman
12-17-2007 at 10:43 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Have you ever jury rigged a fan in your case?
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I used zip ties to the chassis of an old game server. The fan was suspended in such a way to blow across the processor heatsinks (no fans on [...]
    cutter 22 647 ComputerCu​stomizer
12-20-2007 at 03:04 PM
On [CPUs] Wow--New Black Edition Phenom Next Week-- Comments?
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I call bullshit.
3   Husky McTa​rFlash 134 3291 Coret
12-19-2007 at 07:48 PM
On [CPUs] Intel Pentium 'Quad' Core CPUs?
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You miss the point, sheep. He's an Intel employee.....
    kittyhawk 15 1397 TurdBurgla​r
12-15-2007 at 06:43 PM
On [CPUs] Penryn
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That's what I've heard also, the 'rumor' is 9800 flagship (GTX type) in Feb and 9800 mainstream parts (GT/S) in June. I plan on holdin [...]
    thegodlike​one 10 542 Reynod
12-16-2007 at 10:47 AM
On [CPUs] will i kill my pc if i stick a C2D in P4 board
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I thought I had heard something about the HP boards that ASUS made not supporting 65nm (Core2) but the ASUS branded board of same type s [...]
    50bmg 37 1065 50bmg
12-06-2007 at 02:15 AM
On [CPUs] Is AMD finally starting to have hope?
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OMG just read some of that blog. That's the most ridiculous **** I've ever heard. That guy needs to lay off the crack pipe.
    monsterroc​ks 24 1132 Technology​Coordinato​r
12-03-2007 at 06:56 PM
On [CPUs] COD4 v CRYSIS
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Quoted for emphasis: For what it's worth, I run a low spec system (P4 Northwood, 1GB ram and x1950GT agp) and so run both games with ev [...]
    dobby 14 733 pip_seeker
11-27-2007 at 10:40 PM
On [CPUs] Intel Vs. AMD
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I'll add another vote for: Get a pentium dual core E21x0 to get you started and drop in a Penryn quad core early next year. That's m [...]
    BigGZG 45 2958 apache_liv​es
11-27-2007 at 09:53 AM
On [CPUs] Crysis - Pentium D vs Pentium 4
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For the price of the Pentium D 3.6GHz you could easily afford an entry level Core 2 and motherboard to support it. You would get much more r [...]
    NoHotAshes 11 1795 yipsl
11-20-2007 at 10:22 AM
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