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On [Other Components] Poll: Comcast customer serice. Good, bad, or sucktastic?     pcgamer12 9 252 pcgamer12
06-25-2008 at 09:31 AM
On [CPUs] CPU temp for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
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54C is normal, some Arctic Silver would lower temperature readings by several degrees.
    krisbok 2 276 dagger
10-24-2008 at 04:59 AM
On [CPUs] Q6600 weird temp behaviour
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The cpu load in the BIOS and on Windows idle is different. Use CoreTemp or RealTemp to check idle temps.
    kblue25 13 153 pcgamer12
10-11-2008 at 11:43 PM
On [Other Components] Best laptop-style keyboard?
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New keyboard from Microsoft for $30, it's just like a laptop with numerical pad on right. I think this the keyboard you have been looking [...]
    MU_Enginee​r 20 490 teket4
11-06-2008 at 03:04 AM
On [Sound Cards] SoundMAX Int Audio VS Intel Integrated Audio
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+1 Realtek
    jkg369 3 357 pcgamer12
08-24-2008 at 05:41 AM
On [CPUs] e8400 temp 8-10 degree's difference between cores..why?
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As of right now, Core Temp 0.99.3 will give you the most accurate readings by default.
    xringx 9 371 Grimmy
08-23-2008 at 04:34 PM
On [Sound Cards] Please recommend mid-grade speakers
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Go for the Z-2300, they'll blow you away in crispness, clarity, and bass. It's THX certified, which is a very high standard in audio. It's $ [...]
    roamdog 5 223 SuicideSil​ence
08-17-2008 at 08:11 AM
On [CPUs] E7200 or Amd 5400 black edition
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If it were me, I'd pick an E7200 over AMD 5400 Black Edition.
    blessthefa​ll 41 1761 patater
08-30-2008 at 06:07 AM
On [Sound Cards] X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty, Vista 64-bit, and Z-5500. Please help.
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I have the latest drivers from creative.com, they work great. Download them as well. They have been recently updated between July 29th to Au [...]
    jtwpm3 4 627 makaveli-g​x2
09-30-2008 at 03:19 PM
On [CPUs] new build problem, please help.
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Are the voltages and timings set as rated for that 4GB RAM kit? I would run memtest86+ first.
    Flashlight 4 193 Flashlight
08-13-2008 at 10:31 PM
On closed [CPUs] Kiddies at Work
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I agree with Outlw6669.
    fudbuster 11 390 turpit
08-13-2008 at 05:03 PM
On [CPUs] Help! would e6300@1.8Ghz bottleneck my 4870?
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BSEL mod is an overclocking method. You connect pins on your CPU using conductive ink to increase the FSB. It's just like increasing the FSB [...]
2   carlosmuno​z08 95 1490 carlosmuno​z08
10-09-2008 at 06:54 PM
On [CPUs] 45nm CPU Tj max
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LOL!
    bpogdowz 9 522 halcyon
08-10-2008 at 03:22 PM
On [CPUs] E8600 and e7300 instock @ Newegg
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Amen to that! How I wish I had some extra money right now to build a new PC.
    roadrunner​197069 12 615 soldier37
08-10-2008 at 03:27 AM
On [CPUs] Xigmatek s1283 with retention bracket on q6600
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As long as it doesnt touch the NB heatsink it's fine. My ACF7P is just mm from the NB.
    bigsur 11 276 Vertigon
08-09-2008 at 09:42 AM
On [CPUs] Q9550 price drop @ newegg
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Nice! That's a great price.
    Koolaidman​23 5 379 metallbizk​it
08-10-2008 at 04:25 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] The Best Case
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Antec Nine Hundred.
    cman102395 35 835 fleakiller
07-31-2008 at 04:18 PM
On [Sound Cards] right, my speakers have decided to go, recommendations?
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Logitech Z-2300
    spuddyt 16 362 johnnyq123​3
07-31-2008 at 02:52 PM
On [CPUs] northbridge affects cpu performance alot?
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When can you SLI on a X48 motherboard? If you won't use the features, go for the P35. I don't need RAID, nor SLI, nor Crossfire so I went wi [...]
    jhyukkang 9 336 someguy7
07-25-2008 at 08:31 PM
On [CPUs] How much is this CPU/Ram bottlenecking my graphics/games?
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I do not think your CPU will bottleneck the system. I think your 2600 Pro AGP will bottleneck it. You should get 2GB of RAM for gaming first [...]
    DeathByGui​tar 8 308 protokille​r
07-27-2008 at 03:17 AM
On [CPUs] custom build likes, dislikes?
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Why get 2 hard drives? Even if they won't be used in RAID. It's just another power consuming hard drive taking up space and heating up your [...]
    damage145 11 373 mothergoos​e
07-26-2008 at 06:58 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Recommended psu for gtx 260 ftw?
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GTX 260 are as cheap as $269.99. The Antec PSU and the EVGA GTX 260 will work flawlessly together.
    Jamull 13 609 helios2052
07-23-2008 at 05:22 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec P182 vs short cables on PSU
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Definitely a high-end Antec PSU or any good brand is good. Corsair 650TX/750TX, Antec NeoHE 650W, PCP&C Silencer 610W.
    MadMikeee 9 482 Wikkus
07-22-2008 at 05:24 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] **POLL** Best PC Case Maker
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Antec, yeah!
2   wildben 85 1661 halcyon
07-26-2008 at 11:13 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] How many of you run your case with the side panel removed?
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I need to find some electrical tape. Thanks for the good tip jpbg.
    atekido82 29 702 atekido82
07-12-2008 at 07:34 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU and Video Card for new system
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Either 3870 and 4850 are perfect for HTPC as well as gaming. I'd spend the extra for the 4850 though. As for hard drive disks, a large capac [...]
    mark204 17 342 ashrock
07-10-2008 at 06:32 AM
On [CPUs] HP vs Custom PC Builder
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Custom builder's offer is better hands down. Performance is just greater.
    hood 38 658 Ahslan
07-11-2008 at 08:34 PM
On [CPUs] Need help with first build
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Two 2GB Crucial DDR2-800 sticks will be best.
    willg21 16 299 wisecracke​r
07-09-2008 at 12:52 AM
On [CPUs] Two $5000+ configurations - which is better for Crysis max?
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Crysis @ 2560x1600 with eyecandy? You must be joking. Wait for even faster/cheaper technology to be released. Come back between 2009 and 201 [...]
    Cyber_49er 44 957 Vertigon
07-12-2008 at 05:36 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] New PROJECT =] choosing case and coolers.
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I recommend the Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro, hands down. Right now it's $31.99 with Free Shipping at Newegg. Also, Newegg doesn't charg [...]
    hnml24 9 324 hnml24
07-10-2008 at 06:48 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] best Computer Case review site/which watt PS
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Why not upgrade your graphics card instead of getting a new case? If you want a case, I'd recommend a Antec Three Hundred for $60-$70.
    atekido82 5 461 atekido82
07-06-2008 at 07:45 AM
On [Other Components] Keyboard not working when logging in to windows
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It may be OS. Enable USB 2.0 keyboards and mouses in BIOS to be sure. Update drivers for MB, you may have bad USB ports. On my Dell laptop, [...]
    sander17 9 392 sander17
07-03-2008 at 02:50 PM
On   [CPUs] THGC Needs You -Team 40051
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I'm folding@home right now. I'm sorry to say my team is 57931 [9th as of today] Too bad I can't be on both teams. Nice to know that Tom's Ha [...]
45   Flinx 2204 133998 cunninglin​guist
11-11-2008 at 09:48 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU Sufficient?
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Look at 4850 or 4870. GTX 260 and GTX 280 are weak for their price points. 4850 CF will slap the sense out of GTX 260. A single 4870 will be [...]
    kingsteve 13 375 ausch30
07-03-2008 at 08:44 PM
On [CPUs] CPU upgrade problem
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You can search google "number newegg" to find the product.
    techboid 4 195 pcgamer12
07-03-2008 at 12:48 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Which case should I get? antec 900, CM 690 or CM Centurion 5?
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RC-690 or the Antec Nine Hundred.
    moomoopro 14 459 atekido82
07-06-2008 at 06:45 AM
On [CPUs] 3.61ghz is the new 4.1ghz
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IE7 sucks. Firefox 3 FTW! A little over 8,000,000 downloads in 24 hours. New Guinness World Record.
2   dragonspra​yer 64 3925 yomamafor1
09-19-2008 at 08:33 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Portability Question
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get a faster laptop.
    assassin20​11 10 277 Asian Ping​Pong
07-04-2008 at 06:18 PM
On [CPUs] What is the best CPU available?
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Q6600 with 4GB RAM, use Vista 64-bit or XP.
2   BehaCepa 51 1469 albundy2
07-10-2008 at 05:04 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Do I Have Enough Power for 2 HD3870's?
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You have a 520W PSU, getting another 520W isn't good. Neither is getting a 550W. Get a 750W.
    sontan 9 296 badge
06-30-2008 at 05:51 AM
On [CPUs] Temp Missread
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is this really a problem? reseat your heatsink with real thermal grease like as-5
    fatty35 4 182 skittle
06-29-2008 at 02:37 AM
On [CPUs] Some CPU trouble
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psu is weak sauce for all the stuff u have.
    Vexi 11 244 pcgamer12
06-29-2008 at 02:12 AM
On [Other Components] Need a Samsung 2243BWX edid
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Probably user error. Set native resolution in the control panel. The other stuff is only there for specs.
    Mothrog 14 549 BigBurn
06-28-2008 at 11:49 PM
On [CPUs] acceptable cpu temps
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31-33C idle is very good for a quad.
    X-BlueRave​n 3 185 pcgamer12
06-27-2008 at 10:26 PM
On [CPUs] Crap! Q6600 for $199
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I wish I bought a quad, that with AC Freezer 7 Pro, OC to 3.2 Ghz.
    crosshares 17 511 Major_Trou​ble
06-27-2008 at 10:27 AM
On [CPUs] Need help please. Computer won't post.
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Borrow one. Make sure your PSU is up for the job. +12v rails need to have enough amps.
    LTJ311 8 195 ltj311
06-27-2008 at 10:21 PM
On [CPUs] I can't get my Q6600 G0 stable @3.4ghz !!
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Hey vokofpolisiekar, does Viagra really work???
    raydeon 23 500 Mugz
06-27-2008 at 01:36 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Quick help on picking a PSU
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450W is plenty. I got a E4600 and 8800GT with a 430W.
    urielxvi 5 213 urielxvi
06-30-2008 at 05:47 PM
On [CPUs] wow am i pissed, Cpu riseing 10C every minute and tops out at 85C
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My temps go up as hot summer days arrive. I would agree that HSF, airflow, and quality parts equal a better than average OC.
2   ChaosGS 84 831 iluvgillgi​ll
06-29-2008 at 08:47 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Additional case fans?
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I wouldn't buy fans less than 120mm, get one 120mm intake, one 120mm outtake.
    RyanS2000 8 270 RyanS2000
06-27-2008 at 06:03 PM
On [Sound Cards] Safe motherboard for X-FI
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I wouldn't get a Nvidia motherboard. They usually 'crackle, snackle, pop' on them and when you call Nvidia, they will say it's the sound car [...]
    mamendes 7 288 outlw6669
06-27-2008 at 06:10 PM
On [CPUs] Best CPU for this RAM
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show me proof that Crysis uses quad cores. Crysis is GPU intensive. A good dual core @ 2.4> will do fine.
    eckosof 21 383 ausch30
06-27-2008 at 03:21 PM
On [CPUs] Processor Upgrade...What To Do?
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E8400 or Q9450.
    cmmcnamara 17 528 Zorg
06-27-2008 at 06:41 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Which would you choose? Stylish, or functional case?
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I think the Antec is a lot nicer. The other one is fugly.
    Papewaio 28 734 Papewaio
07-03-2008 at 02:38 PM
On [CPUs] C0 core stepping on E7200?
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Use Real Temp 2.6 to test sensors. +/- 2 is normal, more than +/- 3 means one of your sensors are stuck.
    dratsabiza​n 7 616 Blackwidow​_rsa
06-25-2008 at 04:51 PM
On [CPUs] Q9450 High Temps
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Yeah, you wouldn't want to say you overclock. This is a situation where lying is good.
    bryan240g 42 782 bryan240g
06-29-2008 at 05:54 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] This poor case
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You are basically saying you don't care if this happens to
    RizzyWho 22 436 Zorg
06-28-2008 at 01:57 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] psu at the bottom of a case?
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Cosmos has this.
    Emil3D 9 448 halcyon
06-24-2008 at 07:57 PM
On [CPUs] E6700 Upgrade Advice Please
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Stay with your set up. It's plenty fast, and the money you want to spend on that is better spent later when new CPU's are released or a SLi [...]
    rixhobbies 5 210 invisik
06-24-2008 at 07:40 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Power supply enough for 4850?
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He has 25 amps total on 2 rails. nuff said.
    iicsus 6 633 pcgamer12
06-24-2008 at 07:05 PM
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