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On [Sound Cards] A7A266 sound question     paulj 7 221 arsend
06-22-2001 at 10:51 PM
On [Sound Cards] A7N8X onboard sound     paulj 4 89 paulj
12-18-2002 at 04:29 AM
On [Other Components] Enermax Case     paulj 8 111 Crashman
04-13-2003 at 08:31 AM
On [CPUs] Athlon & Win 2000     paulj 4 106 Kelledin
04-25-2001 at 07:42 PM
On [CPUs] new CPU     paulj 20 206 paulj
06-08-2001 at 07:03 PM
On [CPUs] Need Some Help...
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The sound is different on the non-Deluxe version. Go ahead and get the Deluxe. <font color=red>The solution may be obvious, but I [...]
    Greg211 20 122 Parhelia
12-30-2002 at 12:26 AM
On [CPUs] 2100+ on Nforce2 sucks
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Sorry. Where are those non-URL tagged people? They should have to wear a sign. :smile: <font color=red>The solution may be ob [...]
    alphafox 16 71 LHGPooBaa
12-28-2002 at 05:23 AM
On [CPUs] Help with building computer!
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Sounds like a good setup. <A HREF="http://www6.tomshardware.com/mainboard/20021209/index.html" target="_new">13 [...]
    GuitarKall​e 7 83 Crashman
12-29-2002 at 07:48 PM
On [CPUs] A7N8X problems
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Try the aggressive settings for the memory. If that works great. You can optimize more if you want. <font color=red>The solution [...]
    bonepony 9 89 AlphaFox
12-27-2002 at 10:54 PM
On [CPUs] AMD CPU throttle?
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A shut down would be a definite change in frequency. :smile: Sorry I couldn't resist. <font color=red>The solution may be obvio [...]
    Eden 12 221 Eden
12-27-2002 at 12:13 AM
On [CPUs] Stability - Getting old
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I would upgrade the power supply. You can do the calculation to see if 340 W is enough. I would go with an Enermax or Antec brand and at l [...]
    Primetime 9 113 Eden
12-25-2002 at 11:14 PM
On [CPUs] Built new computer, need help
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Hmmm... This is basic, but did you set the ps for the appropriate voltage (110 in the US)? <font color=red>The solution may be obvi [...]
    MummyManFX 1 87 paulj
12-24-2002 at 12:56 AM
On [CPUs] Intel is disappointing me
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OK I checked with MBM 5 and it gives me two temp readings. One is 26 C and one is 31 C. I assume the first is the mobo and the second is [...]
2   Copenhagen 79 133 Groveling_​Wyrm
12-26-2002 at 08:42 PM
On [CPUs] Need help deciding which platform for sisters PC
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If you go Athlon just get one stick of (3200 or 3500) 512 MB CAS2 RAM. If she needs more get another stick of 512. That will save you some [...]
    peter21 20 80 Aidanorida​nia
12-24-2002 at 01:37 AM
On [CPUs] amd 2200 shows 1500??
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Still, if one is building a computer they should be aware of the fsb for their processor. Although we are all prone to oversight now and ag [...]
    blatso 14 109 LHGPooBaa
12-26-2002 at 01:11 AM
On [CPUs] Watercooled XP2400+ overclocking results
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That's great. What is the fsb speed? So all you did was raise the fsb? You're using water cooling right? <font color=red>The s [...]
    Copenhagen 8 58 Eden
12-27-2002 at 11:53 PM
On [CPUs] Does PR rating still have meaning?
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The rating is based on the tbird, but that implicitly creates a relationship to the P4 as well. Back then the performance of the Athlon and [...]
    Raystonn 22 98 Eden
12-24-2002 at 04:01 PM
On [CPUs] Hey, I wanna build a computer
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Here are some prices I am seeing for differnt video cards under $100. There is the 9000 and 9000Pro. I am not sure what the difference is. [...]
    yesdisease​s 38 180 Stormfury
12-18-2002 at 04:24 AM
On [CPUs] opinions please
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Don't upgrade unless you just want to. <A HREF="http://www6.tomshardware.com/graphic/20020819/radeon9700-25.html" target=" [...]
    mach1tradi​ng 9 89 mach1tradi​ng
12-16-2002 at 11:06 PM
On [CPUs] First time building comp... help!
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I had the same problem today. It turned out to be that my bios had the fsb set to 200 even though I jumpered it to 266/333 for the XP 2700+ [...]
    blarg 5 93 starwrs3
12-16-2002 at 01:50 AM
On [CPUs] Big Mistake, AMD selects "Athlon 64" name
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Just joking with imgod2u, amps211. Making fun of someone who would expect you need a Athlon XP for Windows XP. The <A HREF="http [...]
    ritesh_lau​d 36 90 Tapout
11-22-2002 at 07:27 PM
On [CPUs] Dells Moveing On Up.
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Here is a good point about Dell. <A HREF="http://www4.tomshardware.com/mobile/02q4/021101/index.html" target="_new"& [...]
    spud 4 81 paulj
11-20-2002 at 09:48 PM
On [CPUs] Strange benchmark scores
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Does Windows need to run on FAT32?
    Zergling 8 92 imgod2u
11-21-2002 at 12:40 AM
On [CPUs] FINALLY - new computer for me!
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So the 2700+ and 2800+ with a FSB 166 (333 DDR) are able to avail themselves of 2.7 GB/sec. A little more of the theoretical 4.2 GB/sec? [...]
    HitmanOO7 16 99 monkeyspan​k
11-20-2002 at 05:07 PM
On [CPUs] AMD to cut 15% of workforce
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... and this topic belongs in here? I don't care if each company has one employee. I will buy the best product. Even the CEOs don't know [...]
    Lexington 27 128 paulj
11-18-2002 at 10:42 PM
On [CPUs] Xeon or P4??
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What CAD/CAM software are you using?
    cedric_vis 3 126 paulj
11-13-2002 at 11:41 PM
On [CPUs] Building Computer
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If they are about the same price I would go for the Antec 380 W, because it has more power. You should be safe with either brand. One ma [...]
    GuitarKall​e 17 101 minime
11-07-2002 at 06:43 PM
On [CPUs] how does this set up look
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Looks real good. When are you shipping it to me? The optical mouse is a must. I just bought a Microsoft Explorer (with the wire). Work [...]
    wapaaga 23 242 wusy
06-23-2001 at 12:58 AM
On [CPUs] AMD incompatibilities list revealed!...
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same here
    lrmv 32 399 MeldarthX
06-23-2001 at 03:15 PM
On [CPUs] Funny yet real
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That's a bad deal. Thanks for the heads-up.
    Baron 22 128 baron
06-12-2001 at 09:56 PM
On [CPUs] New System. Intel or AMD?
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I don't think the eye can distinguish the difference. That is why they have to benchmark.
    bdiamond 23 129 girish
06-15-2001 at 06:00 PM
On [CPUs] I have Spoken....
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Can you provide a link to some of these reviews? Do you know when the a retail board will be available? Thanks.
    rcf84 18 180 Ncogneto
06-12-2001 at 01:25 PM
On [CPUs] SSE, Intel and 3d Gaming
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I just built 2 AMD 1.2 GHz (A7A266) machines without problems. Well I misread the manual, but that doesn't count against the manufacturer. [...]
    Joeyman101 26 148 bhc
06-12-2001 at 07:09 AM
On [CPUs] I finally hit the submit button!
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Hysteresis is a measure of the error inherent in a measuring instrument when the variable being measured changes in the positive and negativ [...]
    wmabern 34 203 aklein
05-31-2001 at 11:34 PM
On [CPUs] THERMO DEATH!!!
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"As for the Florida and Carolinas; Well that's normal, IT'S YOUR CONTRY!!!!!!" That doesn't matter. We help other countries. Th [...]
2   AmdMeltdow​n 66 399 mutman
06-05-2001 at 06:58 AM
On [CPUs] Athlon C, DDR, Alienware and My Hatred of Mankind
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I have heard better things about the MSI K7 Master-S CPU Socket A for AMD(R) Athlon™ / Duron™ 600~1GHz Chipset AMD(R) 761 chipset / [...]
3   tfbww 143 967 wusy
03-14-2001 at 05:57 AM
On [CPUs] The "C" type myth..
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Copy and paste works for me. But that idea is better. So is the following appropriate: <A HREF="http://www.tomshardware.com [...]
    tHePeOPle 19 132 Tempus
03-03-2001 at 10:38 PM
On [CPUs] Alienware or Build my own?
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You might also check out Falcon North West (falcon-nw.com). They are supposed to know how to tweak a computer. They are on par with Alienw [...]
    RussT 10 235 FUGGER
03-03-2001 at 12:32 AM
On [CPUs] VIA + AMD = AWESOME
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I love it. That is the funniest comment I have read in this forum. I don't agree with the implication of the sarcasm, but it was funny. T [...]
    mr_man 32 251 Frikkie
02-23-2001 at 12:22 PM
On [CPUs] Poll: To end the cpu poll squabble
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1. Intel 2. AMD 3. AMD
    m_kelder 24 83 Sabol
02-23-2001 at 12:28 AM
On [CPUs] PIII still wasting T-Birds in 3D-Mark 2000
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I tend to agree with f1ip about this not being a very scientific study. It indicates what users are doing, but it is not a direct compariso [...]
    Crashman 24 90 Crashman
02-16-2001 at 06:32 PM
On [CPUs] Asus A7N8X Mobo CD and drivers
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The 1.16 NForce2 driver is the most recent driver for the A7N8X Deluxe. I don't know what the 44.03 is. I think you are comparing apples t [...]
    trixta 12 114 tRiXtA
02-21-2003 at 04:24 PM
On [CPUs] Learning
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It shouldn't take you until the end of the year to figure out how to build a computer. Do a web search for the info. Come back here and as [...]
    db17 3 67 sjonnie
02-20-2003 at 11:10 PM
On [CPUs] athlon xp cooling
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If you won't to go cheap get the retail CPU w/ heatsink/fan included. That will save you money in the short term. <font color=red> [...]
    That_guy 7 98 paulj
02-20-2003 at 10:57 PM
On [CPUs] The AMD Heat thing...
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Excellent test, good thinking. Thanks for sharing with us. <font color=red>The solution may be obvious, but I can't see it for the [...]
    Teq 8 105 paulj
02-20-2003 at 10:05 PM
On [CPUs] To you all benchmark Hoes
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Your statement is akin to talking to car buffs about their vehicles (engine size, transmission, etc.) and then mocking them when they give y [...]
    zlcd 35 93 Bum_JCRule​s
02-21-2003 at 09:41 PM
On [CPUs] Help needed on buying a new PC
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I would get the A7N8X Deluxe now and drop in a 1700+ XP. Get Corsair 3500 or 3200. Then you only have to upgrade your CPU later. You avoid [...]
    pitsi 6 70 Spitfire_x​86
02-14-2003 at 03:38 AM
On [CPUs] Barton 2500+ Preview
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I understand AMD creating the rating system. If I had a slower clocked processor that performed like my competitors faster clocked one I wo [...]
    Spitfire_x​86 32 98 LHGPooBaa
02-09-2003 at 12:53 AM
On [CPUs] How long will a 2.8Ghz or 3.06 HT be good for game
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Well I think everyone else has done an excellent job of answering this question, so I won't bother. <font color=red>The solution [...]
    Anthony123​4 39 116 RCPilot
02-08-2003 at 01:22 AM
On [CPUs] Infinity Ststems Plus Inc
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I would never buy a prebuilt system. <font color=red>The solution may be obvious, but I can't see it for the smoke coming off my pr [...]
    tailgunner​42 4 78 tailgunner​42
02-07-2003 at 09:26 PM
On [CPUs] Awesome System, bad benchmarks
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Another good idea. See above. <font color=red>The solution may be obvious, but I can't see it for the smoke coming off my processo [...]
    mossiaz 5 64 MeTaLrOcKe​R
02-06-2003 at 08:25 PM
On [CPUs] Building From a BareBones System
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I always stand on the ground when I work on my computer. <font color=red>The solution may be obvious, but I can't see it for the sm [...]
    tllrn1 4 84 paulj
02-06-2003 at 07:34 PM
On [CPUs] HELP-Computer Not Working After Putting in New Fan
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Did you install a fan or a fan and a heatsink? <font color=red>The solution may be obvious, but I can't see it for the smoke coming [...]
    g3jjij 12 84 dhlucke
02-07-2003 at 02:12 AM
On [CPUs] Bout time!!!
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I will have to see it to believe it. All that heat has to go somewhere. Even with nVidia's cooling solution there was a lot of heat coming [...]
    spud 8 82 LtBlue14
01-31-2003 at 10:43 PM
On [CPUs] i need a burnt Out P4 478
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What do plan to do with it? <font color=red>The solution may be obvious, but I can't see it for the smoke coming off my processor.& [...]
    aphix 7 105 paulj
01-31-2003 at 06:20 PM
On [CPUs] CPU Tests & Lightwave7.5
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Is that what you were looking for? <font color=red>The solution may be obvious, but I can't see it for the smoke coming off my proc [...]
    Sielan 13 110 Sielan
02-04-2003 at 10:27 PM
On [CPUs] K8 under review
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Smeagol is jealous. Give us the Precious. You stole it you nasty hobbits's. <font color=red>The solution may be obvious, but I can [...]
    juin 11 94 juin
02-01-2003 at 01:25 AM
On [CPUs] FRANK! WTF ARE YOU DOING? EVIL?
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I wondered the same thing when he mentioned putting the FX in this box. Well said. There are a lot of misleading and wrong statements in t [...]
    Crashman 2 102 zpyrd
01-30-2003 at 02:27 AM
On [CPUs] Athlon v P4 - Overall (AMD probs w/multitasking?)
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I don't purport to have all the answers but there are some differing results in more practical applications. Why is the XP2800+ faster in & [...]
    BlueHornet 36 76 MeTaLrOcKe​R
02-06-2003 at 05:26 AM
On [CPUs] AMD VS INTEL (Ultimate Gaming PC)
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That's a very good article. Thanks. <font color=red>The solution may be obvious, but I can't see it for the smoke coming off my pr [...]
    Raestlinhc 12 100 Civilized
01-29-2003 at 07:04 PM
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