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On [CPUs] Upgrading from E6600 to Q6600 G0     plguzman 3 662 plguzman
09-12-2007 at 04:08 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] My Perpetual Case Hunt
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I got my 900 almost a year ago and that flaw was already fixed. A great case, not "cheap" at all. Roomy as much as a mid tower [...]
2   dashbarron 93 4579 8bit-micro
04-09-2008 at 09:16 AM
On [CPUs] FSX CPU quandry, E or Q?
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For FSX the Q is the man. I had the E6600, and upgraded to the Q and the difference is, as Computronix said, huge. The E was all the time [...]
    devereiii 31 2840 E8400Can
05-11-2008 at 11:44 PM
On [CPUs] should i upgrade to the Q9450 from a Q6600?
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Well, save for the 9800GTX. I don't think you will see any app to run faster because of that. Personally I think I will hold until Nehalem t [...]
    Maverick7 14 749 runswindow​s95
01-23-2008 at 01:10 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] How do folks feel about the "Ultra" PSUs from TigerDirect?
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Well, I had an Ultra 600W installed in my PC for 10 months and worked perfectly. I had my CPU OCed as seen in my sig as well as my 8800GTS a [...]
    red_onion 42 1025 surrealdea​l
02-02-2008 at 01:52 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] ANTEC 900 sound!
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I love my Nine Hundred. The temps you get are awesome. I have all my fans @ mid and is a fairly quiet case. If you put all the fans in LOW w [...]
    Xanadu 13 707 plguzman
01-21-2008 at 05:17 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Frequency of Antec Nine Hundred Sales
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The Nine hundred is a great case. I love mine. I have my Q6600 @ 3.7 on air easily. The airflow is awesome
    Leviathan1​521 24 826 plguzman
01-19-2008 at 08:13 AM
On [CPUs] Wolfdale Vs Quad core
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Q6600 FTW. Not only Crysis uses 4 cores. FSX and many others take advantage of that. You can overclock but you can't add more cores.
2   evolmonste​r 58 2315 Thanatos42​1
01-23-2008 at 04:45 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600 or E6750 in the long term
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Q6600 FTW. It will take me to Nehalem. Just then I will upgrade again.
    Barukbuktu​guduktok 27 1251 vagetaqtd
01-17-2008 at 06:32 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Need suggestion on PSU & maybe case
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My PSU is a great one too...
    Hitman34 11 526 rockyjohn
12-23-2007 at 05:25 PM
On [Other Components] Retail or OEM/OpenBox-Important Or Not?
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If the MOBO's model is the same there is no problem reactivating. If you change platform then you could have problems. IE: 680 chipset repla [...]
    JammerM 11 577 woovoong
12-27-2007 at 04:29 AM
On [CPUs] Q6600 too hot
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45C idle for the retail heatsink sounds correct. A little high, but possible. You won't get much better temps changing the thermal paste, bu [...]
    Nook29 20 1198 nukemaster
12-22-2007 at 06:16 AM
On [CPUs] need help selecting a CPU...dual core E6850 or quad core Q6600?
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I had some Dells in the past, but eventually I started to build my own systems, and now I'm not getting back. Building is easy, cheaper, the [...]
    The_Andy 28 839 leo2kp
12-19-2007 at 05:33 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600 vs. Q6700 - Possibly Unique Question?
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For $30 of course.
    Sacr1fyce 4 711 Sacr1fyce
12-01-2007 at 06:56 PM
On [Other Components] 8800 gts revision 2 not g92?
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That "revision" of the 8800GTS is already out. It has 112 shaders and is based on the G80. The G92 version will launch (as it seem [...]
    ragsters 2 428 ragsters
11-26-2007 at 05:56 AM
On [CPUs] Know there is a lot of debate about Q6600...but
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Just get it from some vendor who specifies that the processor is a G0, like tankguys, or clubit (if I'm not mistaken).
    DoubleOhPs​ycho 4 278 DoubleOhPs​ycho
11-24-2007 at 08:07 AM
On [CPUs] Q6600 vs. E6850 - No OC
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Just went to newegg.com, and used the wish list to build the same system. Take into consideration that better prices can be found, some it [...]
    rakked 17 1528 plguzman
11-12-2007 at 05:02 AM
On [CPUs] Q6600 Different Temp readings - video encoding - pic inside
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60C at load is ok for a Q6600 with a stock cooler. Of course, the cooler the better. And you won't be able to OC a lot. Also, trust Coret [...]
    sebtarta 9 1201 sebtarta
10-22-2007 at 01:00 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Best "Bang for the Buck" PSU under $60?
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As I mentioned in another post... I grabbed an Ultra 600W as an emergency PSU (I was in Tigerdirect in Miami and it was the only PSU greater [...]
    arminas 26 527 nukemaster
10-18-2007 at 06:16 AM
On [CPUs] Gaming Quad core vs Duo Core
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Once again:
    Tesal 15 3063 Hatman
10-18-2007 at 06:20 PM
On [CPUs] 64bit FTW
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Nice find. Thanks. 64bit FTW
    chookman 4 512 Scotteq
10-17-2007 at 02:42 PM
On [CPUs] Quad core and power requirements
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It should. Depends of course if the PSU ACTUALLY is 600W. If it's a good brand, then you will be fine.
    Shawnb03 9 894 Shirt
10-16-2007 at 06:27 AM
On [CPUs] Q6600 or E6750?
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Did you read the review Maziar linked to you? The Q6600 overclocked performs the same or better than the E6850. Not the 6750, the 6850.
    Cana 34 2373 aevm
10-17-2007 at 04:46 PM
On [CPUs] How long until?
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That benchmarks are made taking into consideration stock speeds, and the old Q6600 steps. If you take a look at a recent review like yo [...]
    hlftopdog 13 641 hlftopdog
10-12-2007 at 01:47 AM
On [CPUs] Parallel Processing, Part 1: CPU Cores
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That review is not relevant anymore. Overclocking is not taken into consideration and all the games used aren't multicore optimized. This re [...]
    Muk 33 2046 DrGonzo94
10-18-2007 at 12:53 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] The biggest noobie question you've ever heard!
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I can say that too. I have an Ultra 600W that works for me perfectly (knock on wood). I got it almost like an "emergency purchase&# [...]
    blaze739 38 1540 Wilson
10-08-2007 at 09:19 PM
On [CPUs] How far can I take this OC?
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Huh? Everest works perfectly, I have it installed. Rivatuner with the right plugin will monitor your temps appropiate.
    nukchebi0 14 444 nukchebi0
10-07-2007 at 10:16 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec P182 or 900??
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omg a P182 fanboy. Sure bro, the P182 is a great case, but the point here is: the 900 cools better and is noisier. The 182 cools also good ( [...]
    confusiont 45 4232 eric54
01-19-2008 at 09:13 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Please assess my C2D rig before I buy it.
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Vista 64 is a great system. I waited 6 months to install it (waiting for Microsoft to address all the basic issues) and is working just fine [...]
    Kayden 17 675 plguzman
10-05-2007 at 03:36 PM
On [Other Components] vista hangs when shuts down
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Vista SP1 Beta can be downloaded now from several websites.
    htoonthura 18 865 spaztic7
10-10-2007 at 12:13 AM
On [CPUs] How necessary is a quad-core for future proofing?
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Maybe not, haven't tested myself, but if uses the 3rd core for anything and taking into consideration that it has larger cache (also the art [...]
    ericvpi 45 2763 dashbarron
10-05-2007 at 01:45 AM
On [CPUs] Qestion on the Q6600
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Well, the other thing is getting from a vendor who specifies that the Q6600 is a G0, like tankguys.com. That way you will be sure it will be [...]
    killz86 9 639 killz86
10-03-2007 at 03:48 AM
On [CPUs] Need a good cpu cooler (want to stay air)
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If you don't want to deal with fans and pins I suggest the Tuniq Tower. One of the best on the market. It comes with its fan already install [...]
    j0k3r 10 815 plguzman
10-01-2007 at 07:54 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] I need help on choosing a gaming case....
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Antec Nine Hundred FTW
    simmsa 13 1267 plguzman
09-26-2007 at 11:12 PM
On [CPUs] Vista 64 crashes and blue screen dumps
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Install 163.71 driver, and check if the problem continues.
    bassa 33 6181 dolynick
10-16-2007 at 09:36 PM
On [CPUs] Here's to Nehalem
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I just grabbed a Q6600 G0, that should be arriving tomorrow, and will wait a little before doing a complete system upgrade, I guess a year f [...]
    chookman 33 2227 chookman
09-26-2007 at 05:33 AM
On [CPUs] Looking to either go Quad or E6850
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If you do a simple search, you will find threads and threads about THE SAME SUBJECT. They are very informative, and you will find your answe [...]
    mikeny 18 1298 mikeny
09-28-2007 at 05:17 AM
On [CPUs] CPU - Questions
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All the new games are taking advantage of the multiple cores. And games already released like FSX run much better in a quad core than in a C [...]
    arnold-edw​ard 13 544 sedaine
09-22-2007 at 11:14 AM
On [CPUs] is it worth lapping ur CPU?
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In a OEM CPU that you won't sell, it could be. But in a 3 year warranty retail CPU is madness. The gain in temps is not more than a couple d [...]
    mario2008 24 1271 bornking
09-22-2007 at 07:12 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Question on P182 Airflow for Overclocking Q6600
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Zorg, you are right... My bad. Its an amazing product, but it has it's issues that have to be considered.
    rorus 7 1701 chadsxe
09-17-2007 at 12:24 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600 or E6700
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If she is getting a Dell, won't be able to OC. So she has to take the most fast CPU @ stock.
    RWayne 16 1462 Zorg
09-17-2007 at 03:55 AM
On [CPUs] E6850 or Q6600? VERY IMPORTANT!
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I think it comes down to: If overclocked, the Q6600 is a better option now, even more if it's a G0 (you could easily reach 3.5, 3.6). At sto [...]
    Advocate 21 1194 Advocate
09-06-2007 at 06:43 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Help with getting negative airflow on my Antec 900?
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So... I have an Antec Nine Hundred and a 8800GTS, and my idle temps are never over 53C. I have a PCI blower under the card (extracts air [...]
    rashod0 25 1353 erocker
08-24-2007 at 06:47 PM
On [CPUs] E6600 still running too hot?
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I will assume that's @ stock speed. If it is, yes, is a little high (you are safe anyway, but it should be lower).
    crumble114 14 570 crumble114
08-22-2007 at 10:07 PM
On [Other Components] Buying new Mouse [Need help]
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The G7 is amazing. As others have said, I also was reluctant to buy a cordless mouse since I'm a heavy gamer, but after reading a lot of rev [...]
    Trunkz_Jr 40 1983 -xyzak-
07-06-2007 at 05:53 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] antec 900 vs 3D aurora 570
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The Armor with the 25cm fan can match it. :P I seriously don't think a 25cm side fan (I imagine is an intake) could match a 25cm top o [...]
    baaf 17 1391 baaf
06-28-2007 at 10:56 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 900 or P180?
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Both cases are great, I have the 900 because I don't like the front doors. Opening a door every time you have to insert a CD, DVD or whateve [...]
    Fastin 18 1223 Fastin
04-19-2007 at 01:22 AM
On [Other Components] Logitech LCD on G15 Keyboard problems ??
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I would suggest a pretty simple solution: uninstall completely and reinstall. Did you tried that?. Are you using the latest G15 software?
    Sosee 2 522 aziraphale
04-16-2007 at 05:18 PM
On [CPUs] Are my temps normal?
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Yes it should be lower, but you are in safe ground anyway. Check your cooling system. CPU speed? Voltage?
    COLLINS311 5 448 qwazzy
04-15-2007 at 07:10 PM
On [CPUs] Heatsink/thermal paste
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To be fair with AS, it has been several years since it was introduced in the market, so I guess they are in the top of mind of people who wa [...]
    Izzardius 39 1042 I_Love_Tac​os
04-11-2007 at 04:35 PM
On [CPUs] thermal paste?
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As far as I know, no thermal paste needs to be reapplied.
    moondog777 25 1529 BigCharb
04-12-2007 at 04:06 AM
On [CPUs] So what is your job?
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34 year old stock broker. Have my own small firm. Technomaniac all my life. An apple lover in the beginning pushed towards PCs due to the fa [...]
5   ChaosGS 227 11907 Ford_Prefe​ct
03-20-2007 at 01:23 PM
On [CPUs] Bored, so i wrote a simple benchmark.
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1856 here
4   jaywalker2​56 187 9364 jaywalker2​56
03-16-2007 at 10:24 PM
On [CPUs] Challenge: Who here can beat Dell the most? $5 to the winner
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I have owned only Dell in the last 10 years until december, 2006, when I built my first computer. Its true, Dell service is great (I live in [...]
2   Twisted_Si​ster 59 3296 comptia_re​p
02-27-2007 at 05:21 PM
On [CPUs] Need help trying to set fan to cool down CPU
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Anytime... Keep posting with the results :-)
    Emp 9 464 PLGUZMAN
02-01-2007 at 06:21 AM

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