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On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec Aria's Cube Format     Nukemaster 9 267 jihiggs
01-12-2005 at 04:43 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Quiet Power Supply?     Nukemaster 6 221 Worf101
01-17-2005 at 05:07 AM
On [CPUs] AM2, LGA775, Upgrade time....lets talk     Nukemaster 13 1183 Nukemaster
06-14-2006 at 08:04 AM
On [CPUs] Article Sugestions : Core 2 on DDR2 533/667/800 at cas 3-5     Nukemaster 8 735 madshrimp
08-07-2006 at 01:19 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600 only show 6X FSB multiplier in vista
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speedstep, its normal
    swanlee 12 196 roadrunner​197069
08-19-2008 at 07:09 AM
On [Other Components] USB Headset
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What program do you use for your air to ground or ground to air communications? I still have no clue how this much software interacts the wa [...]
    Shane6 3 104 nukemaster
08-18-2008 at 05:34 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] antec 900 side fan help
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Manual? whats that? I must have tossed it :)
    rapigan 4 142 nukemaster
08-13-2008 at 05:22 PM
On [CPUs] Are these the exact same proccessor?
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FSB is the front side bus, its what you increase to overclock Intels current line of processors. 3.0 should be easy(its the best balance [...]
    MaD 6 150 nukemaster
08-11-2008 at 05:49 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] i bent a capacitator...but only slight...is it still ok?
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Its when you bend too far that the leads(wires) actually pull the guts out of a cap, then you know you have a problem.
    john_anton​io 7 163 physicz
08-11-2008 at 01:18 AM
On [CPUs] Fluctuating Temps from Hardware Monitor, Odd?
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Sometimes the chip that the motherboard maker uses has more temperature inputs then the company has sensors on the board. It is not at al [...]
    1hrboot 4 102 jimmysmitt​y
08-04-2008 at 06:21 AM
On [CPUs] Why does everyone have Intel Quad-Cores?
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You sure are. Can you please post more detailed specs. amd tech does not tell anything. Motherboards have parts from many companies includ [...]
2   quitoman 78 1520 jimmysmitt​y
08-05-2008 at 03:19 PM
On [Sound Cards] Cant find 3 of the speakers!
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Sorry, i did not see it was a laptop. When saw Azalia, i said ohh right do this. Your laptop looks to only have 2 plugs. Headphone and Mic [...]
    Hansen 7 139 nukemaster
08-03-2008 at 08:16 PM
On [CPUs] HDT on Q6600
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Since the 900 has its most powerful fan up top and heat rises, i would face it blowing upwards as long as it does not interfere with other c [...]
    fallen2004 5 170 bobbknight
08-03-2008 at 08:26 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU Voltage values
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EDIT. damn link did not show up That ram should have not special requirements. Strange that 2 would not work. Can you check what the memor [...]
    troubled_s​oul 11 189 troubled_s​oul
08-02-2008 at 05:21 PM
On [CPUs] 64-bit CPU + Windows x64 = Higher CPU Temps?
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There should be no difference. reinstall the heatsink with fresh thermal compund. It may have been knocked loose.
    Viper5030 10 288 xringx
08-03-2008 at 02:55 PM
On [CPUs] FLASH! Newegg is in Canada!
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Sweet!!! As long as the prices are as good here. Thanks chunkymonster
    chunkymons​ter 6 186 nukemaster
07-31-2008 at 04:55 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 2 Fan's from laptop cooler - where do i put them in my desktop PC?
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Yes, if you find your drive getting too hot(if the fan was cooling it), go to the scrapyard and steal some fans from another pc :) There ar [...]
    Thom47 21 218 nukemaster
07-31-2008 at 02:13 AM
On [CPUs] Core Temps vs. Chip Temp
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Check the temp guide, it explains it well.
    Srotten 7 207 qwertycopt​er
07-30-2008 at 02:50 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] antec 500 review!
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I have to prove the point that computers do not use as much power as some would think. Keep us posted
    invisik 20 469 inspector7​1
08-03-2008 at 07:17 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] New PSU a step backwards?
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The efficiency specs that psu at up to 85%(as with all this is only at 240 volts. so with 110/120 it will be a bit lower) at half load. that [...]
    eklipz330 9 190 eklipz330
07-26-2008 at 06:05 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] **POLL** Best PC Case Maker
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Current results http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/9155/pollfu6.gif
2   wildben 85 1489 halcyon
07-26-2008 at 11:13 PM
On [Other Components] 2 Rigs 2 LCD Screens would like to
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Are you going to not use the screen at all? In most cases it only the video quality thats in question. so almost any will work You may als [...]
    armani2468 4 140 nukemaster
07-25-2008 at 07:01 AM
On [Other Components] My new PC :P Pictures!! HOT LOL
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Cool.... If you want to get a picture with the flash off, place the camera on a box or other item(poor mans tripod). Human shaking does tha [...]
    Moti 10 417 ironsung
07-23-2008 at 06:29 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Random automatic rebooting.
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Off for 3-4 min sounds like the psu's overload/overheat protection is kicking in. Maybe the PSU is faulty.
    albinohaze 9 190 albinohaze
07-22-2008 at 04:28 AM
On [CPUs] QX6700 VS Q9450
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The Q9450 uses less power, but has a higher fsb. overclocking wise the QX6700 may be more easy(unlocked overclocks easy), but the Q9450 is n [...]
    sontan 7 305 cjl
07-22-2008 at 04:38 AM
On [CPUs] Possible Q6600 heating problems
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It varies with room temperatures. I have not used the stock heatsink(i gave that to a friend for there E6750) so my temps may be a bit lower [...]
    Zorak 11 205 Zorak
07-26-2008 at 07:01 AM
On [Other Components] New System Build. What to do with open Exp Slots?
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Something to think about. PhysX on GPU will work great. GPU's have way more then enough power for it, but when a game taxes the gpu heavi [...]
    Witt78 9 195 ainarssems
07-18-2008 at 07:48 PM
On [CPUs] Hector Ruiz Steps Down \ TheStreet: AMD's Massive Losses Motor Along
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Well maybe they will make up some ground of there HD48XX video cards. Those are damn good for the price, good enough to make Nvidia drop the [...]
    Technology​Coordinato​r 46 957 FrozenGpu
07-19-2008 at 09:14 AM
On [CPUs] q6600 extremly hot! plz help
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The south bridge is gonna feel hot, but if you can touch it for more then a second it under 60c and for a computer 60 is nothing. I do not [...]
    Eternal_Pw​nage 29 793 nukemaster
07-17-2008 at 08:06 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec Sonata 3 question
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You should be fine, just remember the farther you push your cpu and video the more power they take. It is not linear either, so a Q6600 [...]
    malta 4 150 nukemaster
07-17-2008 at 04:50 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600 Odd temps need help
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Core offsets are normal. Since the core2 Quad is 2 core2's together the temps the split of 2(first core die) and 2(second core die) is co [...]
    videogamem​aster 9 282 unclewebb
07-17-2008 at 03:41 AM
On [CPUs] coke on HP Pavillion dv6000
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Its not like you are soaking it all day long in salt water or something, once its dry any oxidization should be minimal. I have washed ma [...]
    cfvm4798 16 362 quantumshe​ep
07-14-2008 at 11:26 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Efficiency of 87%
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It is made by CWT, it should be ok. 87% is only gonna happen right at half load and running on 240 volts.
    rangers 16 450 WR2
07-16-2008 at 01:30 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] ANTEC EARTHWATTS 500W
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^ Seconded will run with room to spare
    HarisF 2 142 nukemaster
07-13-2008 at 10:13 PM
On [Other Components] can my ddr2 ram cause my video driver to crash
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Are you saying one stick crashes? but the other does not? If so it looks like one bad stick. If any one stick works and 2 do not, then send [...]
    stav 3 145 Mondoman
07-13-2008 at 02:12 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Home built systems
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Do you mean 3.5mm plugs like those on a pair or headphones? Those are made to just go plug into the sound cards mic and speaker ports. Ch [...]
    anayajade 2 123 nukemaster
07-08-2008 at 07:12 AM
On [CPUs] losing time every week
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Battery low or defective crystal oscillator. Just let windows or whatever os you have auto time update. That clock has nothing to do w [...]
    goresnet 8 182 goresnet
07-08-2008 at 05:32 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU - just bought but wondering...
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The rails are only to make the psu meet the atx specs. There is a safety stating that NO single rail can output more then 20 amps(or somethi [...]
    icecold297​4 10 197 icecold297​4
07-07-2008 at 08:16 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] best Computer Case review site/which watt PS
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Keep in mind that over times psu's do wear out and that not all 400 watt psus are created equally(i have seen a 500 watt psu with less 12 vo [...]
    atekido82 5 271 atekido82
07-06-2008 at 07:45 AM
On [Other Components] Speed fan reads 0.00v @ +3.3v on striker 2 formula
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PCI-E runs at 100mhz, both slots should be running at the same speed. The board should set them on its own. please explain where the 5000 [...]
    coolbits 6 207 coolbits
06-30-2008 at 07:39 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Small Portable Case and 300-400 PSU?
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I do not see many other power supplies on those sites in any better price ranges. Its not worth going too cheap on a power supply just to ha [...]
    therock003 12 255 therock003
06-30-2008 at 10:23 AM
On [CPUs] Low-Level CPU?
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Full HD processing even with a weaker cpu, The X2 is a great option when combined with the 780g check this out. even a single core work [...]
    therock003 11 378 joefriday
06-29-2008 at 11:26 AM
On [Other Components] Need a Samsung 2243BWX edid
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damn, contact Samsung. Thats not right.
    Mothrog 14 345 BigBurn
06-28-2008 at 11:49 PM
On [CPUs] CPU overheating
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You can use a bank card to spread it. just clean it with rubbing alcohol first(90%+ is best). If you want to spread it with a finger, use [...]
    itotallybe​lieveyou 20 506 itotallybe​lieveyou
06-25-2008 at 07:54 PM
On [Sound Cards] audigy 2 ZS or onboard sound?
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The difference is minimal. Creative +ALchemy (run EAX with vista) +Firewire onboard +Bass/Treble settings -Some driver issues -No game por [...]
    samuraibla​de 5 376 buzznut
06-21-2008 at 11:19 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PCWizard reporting +12v rail at 6.92v
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The system would not even run that way, ignore it.
    gedafix 10 351 RetiredChi​ef
06-19-2008 at 08:48 PM
On [Other Components] how do you guys like firefox 3>?
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It lost my bookmarks in the upgrade somehow(on XP), but i just grabbed them off vista. When i installed it on vista it lost nothing. It [...]
    Maverick7 42 886 batkerson
06-19-2008 at 04:28 PM
On [CPUs] Quad Dual and cpu speed
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Thats why you game and encode :)
    tacohead 5 273 dragonspra​yer
06-19-2008 at 06:06 AM
On [Sound Cards] X-FI Xtreme Music for $39.99?
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gamecrazychris, how is the Asus card? does it have comparable upmixing for 2 channel sound(mp3) to the X-fi? My Audigy 2zs has great upmi [...]
    aztec321 13 342 aztec321
06-14-2008 at 11:23 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PC Power & Cooling vs Enermax vs OCZ
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Well the PC power and cooling is rated at 1amp(12 watts) less then the OCZ(49 vs 50) for its 12 volt power, but both of those psu's can run [...]
    wildben 15 314 Modtech
06-17-2008 at 05:15 PM
On [CPUs] Need help with CPU fan orientation
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as everyone said out the back. this way heat goes right out the back. Ram should not need cooling unless its overclocked to the nuts
    wildkitten 10 366 Grimmy
06-14-2008 at 08:57 AM
On [CPUs] Power outage causing high temps
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Odd i send a reply that never went, trying again Your board is supposed to be able to turn off phases to save power(this saves power), mayb [...]
    razortongu​ekiss 19 233 nukemaster
06-11-2008 at 11:09 PM
On [CPUs] Mobo won't post. Ya guys gotta help!
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No the board will not post without a video card. In fact any board i have done this too just beeps at me(i think it was beeeep beeeep pause [...]
    jwl3 7 196 jwl3
06-12-2008 at 10:12 PM
On [CPUs] Installing Vista, Have 2 HDD, 1 with XP already
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VMware has a free one(you register for the key, its painless) Not sure about remote desktop, mostly used the windows built in one.
    akir360 18 353 iluvgillgi​ll
06-10-2008 at 07:16 PM
On [CPUs] Quadcore - 64-bit?
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I have a Q6600 + 8gigs + Vista64(still in testing), so yeah, it works
    Officespac​er 8 274 lucuis
06-09-2008 at 02:52 AM
On [CPUs] With Intel CPU prices so low, can AMD compete?
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clearing room for new cpus?
    joefriday 34 760 ovaltinepl​ease
06-07-2008 at 09:20 PM
On [Sound Cards] Beta for dolby dig for audigy
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Well after the stuff that just happened, its about time. They still have a way to go.
    jaydeejohn 3 166 jaydeejohn
06-02-2008 at 05:28 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 4x9800GX2: will it overheat?
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You made the front page!!!!
2   kjoost 87 3225 kjoost
06-01-2008 at 12:11 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Power supply calc - somethings not right
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Hell for me the psu calc over estimates. In my case it shows about 447(90% tdp & system load) and my system rarely pulls more then 33 [...]
    ispy 14 410 Grimmy
06-01-2008 at 07:38 PM
On [CPUs] SpeedFan 4.34 Final and Q6700 Quad
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For me Coretemp and Speedfan 4.34 line up perfect. Only the old speedfan needed the +15c offset. I use speedfan also for its fan speed [...]
    oshan 5 257 chookman
05-30-2008 at 01:29 AM
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