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On [CPUs] AMD PowerNow! Utility???     pip_seeker 4 650 linux_0
02-18-2006 at 04:12 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] which psu?
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you get what you pay for. buy cheap and it could fry something or cause you to buy another psu and start over. stable power = stable syst [...]
    0mg_1ts_m3 6 169 invisik
11-06-2008 at 12:55 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PWRLED wire has 3 pins, but motherboard only has 2.
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take a good sharp pair of scissors [without running lol] and cut the connector in half. if the pins are next to one another face them tog [...]
    totakeke 5 349 pip_seeker
04-04-2008 at 04:22 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] What to do when the MB/IO/holes dont fit?
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A stand off is usually a small non-metalic piece that attaches to the motherboard to support the weight of it and keep it lifted off the met [...]
    dashbarron 24 729 DarkM
08-20-2008 at 10:09 PM
On [CPUs] Investing in AMD a good idea?
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or delisted in which case the stock can become worthless. :heink:
    anthropele​xis 43 1115 dragonspra​yer
04-03-2008 at 04:21 AM
On [Other Components] Recomened me a good mouse
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I use a logitek MX610 laser upgraded from a ball wireless IR. You definately want to go laser and if you're use to wireless having a wir [...]
    virux 17 632 virux
03-26-2008 at 04:47 AM
On [CPUs] Microcenter made an offer i couldnet refuse
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are you sure? I just got the micro center advert a day ago and they have the q6600 listed at $260 [in store only] what part of the [...]
    reconviper​one1 15 533 mikeny
03-05-2008 at 04:16 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] How to keep roaches away from inside case?
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Yeah Boric acid works very well. I had it really bad here couple years ago and did everything I could think of to get rid of them. Final [...]
2   sources 71 2409 invisik
08-16-2008 at 09:56 PM
On [CPUs] Budget video editing rig
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q6600 is definately the better choice, but the mobo sounds not so good... better to go with asus or intel if you can fit it into the budget, [...]
    taz23340 35 1001 taz23340
02-13-2008 at 08:22 PM
On [Other Components] How to keep dust off inside the PC
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As noted above, there are some things you can do to help cut dust down from getting into the pc. IE filters. However, this is only combat [...]
    revjacob 10 871 MartinS
02-10-2008 at 05:42 PM
On   [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] UPS FAQ
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I have a cyber power 550va 330w been using it for well over a year now and it works great. However, if power goes out the computer, modem [...]
    SomeJoe777​7 31 3715 33mikeg
11-08-2008 at 03:39 PM
On [CPUs] I am a newbie with many questions.
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me drooling hard right now.. :o but you'll be cryin in 6 months when someone could put this together for about half that amoun [...]
2   Malice187 54 1046 echofoxtro​t
01-31-2008 at 09:06 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Odd airflow question.
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best way would be a pull design. This would relate to having a good size fan in the back of the pc. Then you connect the duct work to it [...]
    sauvage 11 485 chunkymons​ter
01-31-2008 at 03:35 PM
On [CPUs] Why AMD Tri-Core is Already a Failure
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Uh because it's a bad quad core with 1 core disabled? :lol:
3   sedaine 124 4296 endyen
02-07-2008 at 11:08 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec 900 or Raidmax Smilodon Extreme
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I definately would not buy a case with front door on it. The designer who thought that one up, was smoking crack and it's a stupid design fo [...]
    andro21 30 1797 mathos
02-24-2008 at 12:40 AM
On [CPUs] AMD-IBM merger or out right buyout around the corner?
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uh no it doesn't, If AMD wasn't over burdened in debt then it might. They wouldn't have to acquire AMD to make this happen. Given the [...]
    shargrath 47 1759 aevm
01-26-2008 at 04:12 AM
On [CPUs] What is it with all the Phenom "sucks" responses....
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Plus the difference in cost is like about $30 on a good day. Who wouldn't pay a little more for a faster cpu? this message was t [...]
4   LukeBird 186 4244 LukeBird
01-28-2008 at 04:00 PM
On [CPUs] TIM spill on my Q6600 - Have I killed it? Help!
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yeah I remember one time I pulled clothes from the dryer and a sock that had static on it fell accidentally on a mobo that had the cpu [...]
    cyberspace​genie 16 798 MarioJP
01-25-2008 at 08:35 PM
On [CPUs] Wich processor to choose (AMD 64 X2)?
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they are the same thing, I suspect a typo on one of them. They are both 1000MHz fsb.
    Nightmare1​06 4 475 cnumartyr
01-22-2008 at 06:16 PM
On [CPUs] AMD $5.60 and dropping
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It could take a long, long time to say the least. If any company is good at losing money year in and year out it's AMD. But you have t [...]
2   Continuati​on 73 1476 ImajorI
01-10-2008 at 06:32 PM
On [CPUs] Intel Grinds all progress to a halt - C1E
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It's not about running 'a' program, but several at once. So the faster and more cores you have the more programs you can run simultaneou [...]
3   reynod 116 4226 ZOldDude
02-26-2008 at 11:07 PM
On [HELP] The computer does not post
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you say that you're not getting anything to display to the monitor? did you check the cable to the video card? When you first start up t [...]
    Ashikaa 9 425 evongugg
01-09-2008 at 02:53 PM
On [CPUs] The Real Reason Behind AMD's Downfall
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No, not the first team... '72 Miami Dolphins were first and they also won the super bowl that same year. So for this to really count t [...]
4   sedaine 152 4222 rodney_ws
01-05-2008 at 04:05 AM
On [CPUs] noobie cpu upgrade help
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If it's an Am2 board it "should" work... but anytime you buy a white box from a manufacturer there's a good chance you won't be ab [...]
    jdice1980 15 534 jdice1980
12-25-2007 at 10:19 PM
On closed [CPUs] WARNING!!!! about athlon black addition
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if you're having RAM troubles try downloading this one, it's very fast. Even with default settings.
3   irhealx0r 138 5219 Technology​Coordinato​r
12-20-2007 at 06:57 PM
On [CPUs] AMD Stock Plummets 25% in Response to K10 Release - Investors Scared
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To call this gambling is an understatement and now brings back into question the whole argument of choosing a higher priced stock [INTC] [...]
5   Technology​Coordinato​r 200 6926 UncleDave
01-31-2008 at 04:19 PM
On [CPUs] Sharikou's identity revealed.
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oh brother... this certainly isn't going to do anything for info worlds reputation. What a bunch of droooool. Currently I'm running an Am [...]
    qurious69s​s 8 714 lp231
11-30-2007 at 05:04 AM
On [CPUs] COD4 v CRYSIS
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I haven't play COD4, but I'm a bit let down with Crysis. While it was fun and cool I think it's replay value is miniscule at this point. [...]
    dobby 14 733 pip_seeker
11-27-2007 at 10:40 PM
On [CPUs] am2 phenom upgradability? FORGET IT!!!
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wow there's girlly nerds here too... gee what has the world come to? :heink: Unofficially I got a slot 1 pentium to work on P35 m [...]
2   psymanprod​uctions 60 2605 koss63
11-29-2007 at 07:42 PM
On [CPUs] Artic Silver 5 sucks!
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There are so many things that come into play to determine this to an exact certainty it's almost rediculous. Design of cooler Temp of ai [...]
    Evilonigir​i 42 988 CompuTroni​x
11-27-2007 at 07:27 AM
On [CPUs] Anandtech Phenom review is in
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2:30 CST INTC stock down 0.86% so they are both losers? You can't base reasoning on stock price... who cares? The benchmark [...]
5   Epsilon84 210 6441 Thom457
11-29-2007 at 01:59 AM
On [CPUs] The Great Crysis Bug/Problem Thread
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People who don't RTFM deserve everything they get. They tell you to disable virus scanners and turn off all background programs. :pt [...]
    m1ddy 47 4499 seinat
11-28-2007 at 11:26 PM
On [CPUs] AMD: Barcelona to outperform Clovertown by 40%. WOW!!!
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$20 for a teddy bear $30 for a cheerleading out fit with pom~poms Rooting for the underdog........ priceless. [...]
2   qurious69s​s 88 3298 Sailer
11-18-2007 at 04:00 AM
On [CPUs] intel in 50 years
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Moores law will probably be your best guide as to where we will be. Moores law states: "Computing power doubles every 18 months. [...]
2   htoonthura 65 1798 Reynod
11-19-2007 at 02:49 PM
On [CPUs] Apple Vs. IBM PC's
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uh no... Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects. Thousands? Name 5 video editing solutions. [It's a very common argument that mac c [...]
    thenewtux 28 1219 Houndsteet​h
11-28-2007 at 02:27 AM
On [CPUs] Crysis Demo cleverly rigged?
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Cores only show work being done, if there's not that much work then the readings will reflect that. They won't do something that doesn't nee [...]
2   wirelessfe​nder 50 2432 dragonspra​yer
11-14-2007 at 06:19 PM
On [CPUs] Phenom X4 9700 at 2.4GHz to cost $329.99
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****edited
2   AKIRA972 71 2547 EnFoRceR22
11-09-2007 at 06:01 AM
On [CPUs] phenoms on the am2?
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rumor has it Nov 10.... don't know for sure.
    kidgonesma​ll 8 482 ira176
11-06-2007 at 11:48 AM
On [Sound Cards] 2 dumb question
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If you're using a pro editing card for film making such as matrox RTX xxx series, pinacle or canopus hardware cards... turtle beach makes so [...]
    tsf 8 370 tsf
11-04-2007 at 07:08 PM
On [CPUs] Conned by Crysis
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A crysis in the making..... Crytek's evil plan was to make a game so demanding it would fill every forum board from here to the moon. Thi [...]
2   Pigbristle 84 2361 systemlord
11-08-2007 at 09:03 PM
On [CPUs] bang for buck CPU atm?
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It's not that we don't want intel just that we want a 6850 for $150 LOL.
    jamesro 32 872 Thanatos42​1
10-31-2007 at 03:00 PM
On [Other Components] Cannot burn CDs or recognize blank ones
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I would suggest checking the cabling of the drive... cable creep has been known to cause such problems.
    kmac20 27 1627 sheinemann
08-10-2007 at 10:18 PM
On [CPUs] Why AMD is in deeper trouble...
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IMHO, not having ATI puts them in a worse situation. They bought ATI to give a total solution to customers... something Intel can alre [...]
2   V8VENOM 85 6832 xaat_kil
04-25-2007 at 05:42 PM
On [CPUs] AMDs well may be running dry
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Have you ever used a VIA cpu? Are you serious? no, I never used one what do you use them for? :lol:
2   Wombat2 82 6179 baldeagle
03-12-2007 at 10:38 PM
On [CPUs] AMD asks to double common stock to 1.5 billion shares
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I think this is more of a neutral move, I believe they see an opportunity but don't have the cash on hand to jump on it. Risk is ris [...]
5   azza21 221 10331 baldeagle
03-08-2007 at 11:16 PM
On [CPUs] Reuters: AMD to be bought out?
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or better yet they swallow the competition and gain the x86 license. mmm the kill two birds with one stone trick. :P so that woul [...]
3   Wombat2 100 8762 the_vorlon
03-06-2007 at 02:28 AM
On [CPUs] Vista Ultimate loves my 4400+
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I think this upgrade has more to do with security / DRM and preventing piracy /viruses etc. Which at this present time is having little [...]
3   BaronMatri​x 118 7492 Stork
02-04-2007 at 02:37 PM
On [CPUs] What was your first CPU ?
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Tandy HX 1000 Intel [8088] 7.013 Mhz 640k ram 3" 1.4 MB floppy 5.25" floppy external drive. NO HARDDRIVE!!! http://www [...]
6   spree 277 12455 hollett
02-11-2007 at 01:44 AM
On [CPUs] AMD share price in total meltdown
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well volume is just another indicator and there is no perfect indicator. We also must realize that the market cap of Intel is much lar [...]
    Wombat2 35 4866 exit2dos
02-01-2007 at 11:22 PM
On [CPUs] Message from John Cleese to citizens of the USA!
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oh please, everyone knows Al Gore invented the internet. He also invented global warming, besides being vice president for 8yrs. :ro [...]
3   quantumshe​ep 107 7877 Heyyou27
01-15-2007 at 09:30 PM
On [CPUs] For the Mac Users out there
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well the fact of the matter is I did and you said the magazine is slanted toward the PC side. So it's rather pointless. you'll just [...]
3   DaSickNinj​a 107 4845 TabrisDark​Peace
11-25-2006 at 05:19 PM
On [CPUs] Two New Sockets For Nehalem in 2008
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Ok I think there is enough CSI already. CSI: Las Vegas, CSI: Miami, CSI: New York... :twisted:
    r0ck 36 3960 MU_Enginee​r
01-10-2007 at 04:01 PM
On [CPUs] If you didn't build your own...
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Seriously some people need to learn to follow directions... I'm just waiting for someone to say "I'd build my own"... [...]
2   mickeddie 52 2347 sgt0802
09-27-2006 at 09:52 AM
On [CPUs] AMD Dual-socket Dual-core name
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JackHammer HammerHead ScarFace "to make it sell they purposely scar the face of the cpu." :twisted: When they get to 8 [...]
2   evilr00t 54 3124 GherkinPek​ul
09-27-2006 at 03:29 AM
On [CPUs] Trying to run video Editware
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well there are varying degrees of good. I am more familiar with Adobe Premiere so all my figures are based from that. Premiere Pro requirem [...]
    Varicam13 18 775 Varicam13
09-11-2006 at 05:30 PM
On [CPUs] IBM talks cell yields and it's not pretty
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Bill Gates is laughing his @$$ off by now. Meanwhile... Sony is yelling "GODZILLA!!!" :lol:
    K8MAN 22 875 voxel
07-15-2006 at 05:28 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] how do u prevent dusts in ur pc case?
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The only problem is condensation.... moisture on electrical parts is not good. A compact fridge often has a small little freezer in it t [...]
2   needs_help 78 4472 1Tanker
06-07-2006 at 11:30 PM
On [CPUs] Sony: PS3 will replace home PC's
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I think you mean M$ will give away more xbox 360's than Sony will PS3's. To sell something means to make money. They ain't making no [...]
2   mpjesse 92 4858 santeana
06-04-2006 at 06:37 AM
On [CPUs] Intel to lay off up to 16,000 employees?
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In a bold move Intel's ad machine renames conroe... deathroe to attract attention and make people feel sorry for them. :P They also cont [...]
    shinigamiX 46 3048 Alpha_Magn​um
06-01-2006 at 06:29 PM
On [CPUs] AMD 65nm in June
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Arby's delivers now?... gee what will they think of next? :?
    BaronMatri​x 35 1963 accord99
04-02-2006 at 09:15 AM
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