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On [CPUs] CPU-locking     prolfe 6 92 Lazerous
01-11-2005 at 05:47 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Case for new HTPC.     Prolfe 15 1019 madmurph
03-02-2007 at 07:30 PM
On [Other Components] GPU upgrade question     Prolfe 4 466 Simonetti
02-15-2007 at 11:39 AM
On [Sound Cards] X-fi comes and goes......     Prolfe 20 2653 Prolfe
11-04-2006 at 08:38 PM
On [Other Components] Lower memory frequency, tighter timings?     Prolfe 6 854 Prolfe
09-30-2006 at 04:35 AM
On [Other Components] problem with my 7800GS in new build     Prolfe 5 430 ryokinshin
09-19-2006 at 04:25 AM
On [Other Components] SATA RAID Drives     Prolfe 9 878 theboomboo​mcars
09-13-2006 at 08:04 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 1*4 power connector     Prolfe 3 508 hergieburb​ur
12-30-2005 at 03:41 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Hard Drive Power Requirements     prolfe 4 165 tweebel
01-28-2005 at 11:20 PM
On [CPUs] New A64 3500+     prolfe 10 115 Prolfe
02-02-2005 at 04:56 AM
On [CPUs] Installing HSF     prolfe 5 96 Starfishy
01-20-2005 at 04:46 PM
On [CPUs] How do I get more power out of my system???
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I would lay off the boards that combine the old tech with the new; buy an inexpensive P35 board like the GA-P35-DS3L and an entry level Core [...]
    kkkk1 21 642 Shadow7037​93
02-16-2008 at 12:46 AM
On [CPUs] AMD Phenom instead of Intel Core2Quad Q6600 would you recommend?
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OK Omer, listen carefully.......put down the Phenom and step away from the motherboard.....very good....now....go get a Q6600 like any right [...]
2   omermaras 63 4514 MU_Enginee​r
06-23-2008 at 06:32 AM
On [CPUs] Quad Core vs Dual Core
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Elf, I think you would be very well served by a Q6600. I just got one two weeks ago, it runs stable at 3.4 and it is wicked fast! I, too, [...]
2   inSaneELF 83 4907 OlSkoolCho​pper
01-09-2008 at 04:11 AM
On [CPUs] Prepost Reboot Loop.... I need some help guys
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...........damn users! If they would just leave the computers we build them alone the computers would work! :non:
    weskurtz81 21 804 endyen
01-04-2008 at 10:20 AM
On [CPUs] Can Water push Yorkfield to 5 GHz?
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This was a great article showing what OC'ing we can expect from the high-end of the yorkfield series (at least the current stepping). In fa [...]
    Muk 20 1025 MrCommunis​tGen
12-14-2007 at 07:55 PM
On [CPUs] Help finding Q6600 G0 Revision
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I currently have a gaming rig sitting empty waiting for a CPU. You guys think I should hold out for Penryn or spring for the 6600 now? J [...]
    fate0n3 21 708 cnumartyr
11-30-2007 at 06:57 PM
On [CPUs] 3.0 Prescott or 3.4 Northwood?
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Save the cake and buy a cheap C2D in a few months. Or, put the screws to your friend and get it for 10 bucks! Also, in reply to your infer [...]
    zippea 13 682 babybudha
11-06-2007 at 04:54 PM
On [CPUs] Going dual or Quad for gaming? Dual is better right?
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What he said. Actually, some newer games already can utitlize quads, like Supreme Commander. The next wave (Crysis, UT3, QW:ET) are [...]
    Underbyte1​8 19 943 BrutalDawg​1
11-05-2007 at 12:24 AM
On [CPUs] Intel's 45 nm Penryn CPU: 4 GHz Air Cooled
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Actually, something constructive is probably in order....AHEM What a thorough, well-written review. Although I'm sure the author will ge [...]
2   Muk 75 3390 LAN_deRf_H​A
11-07-2007 at 12:56 AM
On [CPUs] Which Xeon CPU is faster
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What is this computer going to be used for?
    NetSpike 4 467 NetSpike
07-31-2007 at 09:29 PM
On [CPUs] Semiconductor Production 101
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Great article thanks for the primer. I would enjoy many more articles like this (but don't forget to bench the new GPUs too). :lol:
2   pschmid 65 6215 CousinVinn​ie
05-07-2007 at 09:46 PM
On [CPUs] how much does the processor matter?
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It sounds like the consensus is the x2 and 1 gig, which I think is reasonable. Regarding the graphics card though: if you intend to do any [...]
    chocoboat 21 1492 Jrxc3000
07-03-2007 at 08:03 PM
On [Other Components] Recommended Hard Drives
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I agree with JT on this one...Seagate is my drive of choice! To be fair, the elephant in the room is the WD Raptor, which is curren [...]
    jinshifu 4 547 derek10170​0
03-17-2007 at 02:02 AM
On [CPUs] Bored, so i wrote a simple benchmark.
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1113 +/- 10 on Pentium D 2.66
4   jaywalker2​56 187 9364 jaywalker2​56
03-16-2007 at 10:24 PM
On [CPUs] Intel to bring back Hyperthreading with Nehalem core
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Actually, I just don't take anything you say SERIOUSLY.
2   Legenic 71 6452 amdfangirl
07-10-2008 at 03:50 AM
On [CPUs] Running A P4 3.0 Ghz, With 1GB RAM But System Slow, Now Why?
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IF YOU PUT BUTTER ON YOUR dvd'S THEY WILL SPIN FASTER. THIS MAKES THEM BURN MUCH FASTER, AND PLAY BETTER IN YOUR dvd PLAYER. MAKE SURE [...]
    CUTESEXYGU​Y 38 2537 misiu_mp
03-01-2007 at 07:19 PM
On [CPUs] E6600 vs 5200 X2
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Hi, I've been building systems for many years and have been a tech since I was 13, and it has been my experience that Intel offers more sta [...]
    vanka 13 1542 Heyyou27
10-18-2006 at 11:42 PM
On [CPUs] Idling at 50 C degrees ... Why? I've tried everything.
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Is it safe to clean the HSF with Lacquer Thinner or other Paint thinners or will they pit the base of the HSF? Also, is it a good idea to l [...]
    jpucks77 17 1841 cathudog
09-16-2006 at 03:23 AM
On [Other Components] For Games: LCD Monitor or CRT ?
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Wow, inflation! LOL My $.02 :lol: is that you should get a Compaq P1220 CRT. I got one of these for Christmas last year and I love it. [...]
    Nitrom 30 3536 Sonic_Redu​cer
08-28-2006 at 01:12 PM
On [Other Components] Gaming mouse?
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I have a Razer Copperhead and I highly recommend it for gaming! It is very flexible, and if you're really a performance freak, it can be se [...]
    SkinnyJoin​t 43 4057 clob
08-27-2006 at 03:38 AM
On [CPUs] 2 cpu's being reported?
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W00t 100 posts!
    DY357LX 7 1099 Prolfe
08-22-2006 at 03:38 PM
On [Sound Cards] X-fi Platinum or Audigy 4 Pro?
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Hi M, As an ametuer audio mixer for my church, my experience with line level inputs is that they are most commonly used to receive inpu [...]
    mwiz79 6 1242 Prolfe
08-22-2006 at 03:36 PM
On [Network Interface Cards] Post you fastest bit torrent download speeds here!
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Ahhhhh BitTorrent! I haven't used that since I realized that not only was pirating software illegal, it was also immoral. Now I can't wait [...]
4   mpjesse 164 94863 Homeboy2
11-15-2008 at 11:21 AM
On [CPUs] "Intel's Worst Nightmare"
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What I think is fascinating is the fact that very similar circumstances have arisen compared to late 2001. AMD has reached in zenith in mar [...]
2   zornundo 60 7210 mitch074
08-13-2006 at 06:03 PM
On [CPUs] "AMD to drop ATi brand"
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Mixed messages, mixed schmessages! Either Custom PC got caught with it's pants down, or AMD got scared off by customer reaction! I believe [...]
2   -Mithridat​e- 73 7176 JonathanDe​ane
08-11-2006 at 12:10 AM
On [CPUs] gonna save 9-inch some time
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BM you are correct, although you could have been less of a BMhead about it. What I read (and misunderstood, admittedly) was the following q [...]
    zornundo 13 1279 quantumshe​ep
08-06-2006 at 01:09 AM
On [CPUs] Coppermine FSB66->100
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Couldn't you get a PCI-based IDE controller, or SATA controller? I wonder if it would make much difference on a chip/memory system so old a [...]
    m25 18 1393 Apache_liv​es
08-04-2006 at 12:16 AM
On [CPUs] Intel move to stop ATI products working with Conroes
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Although I enjoy a round of enquirer-bashing as much as the next guy, they did get the ATI-AMD merger right.........
    jamesgodda​rd 43 6238 yipsl
07-29-2006 at 02:05 AM
On [CPUs] Hyperthreading AMD?
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For strictly gaming, if you are only choosing between the two processors you mentioned, I'd say go with the AMD. For general purpose comput [...]
    bache_au 18 1870 Corasik
07-24-2006 at 03:23 PM
On [CPUs] AMD 4x4 = 15 % faster than CONROE in gaming
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Maybe this is off-topic, but here goes. Instead of using the 4X4 just for more CPU's, would it be possible to use the different sockets t [...]
3   lordpope 126 13414 Caboose-1
07-19-2006 at 06:43 PM
On [CPUs] why do we all believe the inquierer?
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Cmon, why is it so hard to believe an article with no sources?? After all, if it's published on a webpage, it must be true! And what's mor [...]
2   michaelwol​fson 68 4320 Jake_Barne​s
07-07-2006 at 03:21 AM
On [CPUs] about thermal grease...
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Arctic Silver 5 is an excellent thermal grease, and in my opinion would provide better cooling for your brand-new Athlon64. The easiest way [...]
    Wraithfire 11 90 wusy
02-13-2005 at 11:34 PM
On [CPUs] When will p5 come out?
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I really have no idea what the answer is (Aren't I so helpful?) I do know that Pentium means 5 (5=pent). The 486 was the fourth generation [...]
    bwmerlin 9 154 PeteRoy
02-12-2005 at 03:22 PM
On [CPUs] Random reboots, what to check?
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You should be able to push your memory to 1.75-1.85 Volts.
    over_c 47 157 Over_c
02-12-2005 at 02:32 PM
On [CPUs] Half Life 2 smokes on my system!!
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I'm sorry that I can't find the exact link, and I'll keep looking, but until then, here is a more extreme example. This is a gallery of [...]
    yeehii 25 94 Cybercraig
01-29-2005 at 04:34 AM
On [CPUs] Dual P4 yet?
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LoL I guess I resurrected your thread! I decided to sort the forum by replies, and didn't check the dates!
    mikeb33 8 124 mikeb33
01-28-2005 at 12:50 AM
On [CPUs] WHAT AMD IS EQUAL TO P4 4.0
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I have long been an AMD fan. My first AMD was a K6-2 @ 300Mhz. I have since had a K6-3, a K7 Slot processor, a 1.4Ghz T-bird, and an AXP 2 [...]
2   fiveiron 94 297 wusy
02-04-2005 at 09:30 AM
On [CPUs] Looking for EMT64?
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According to Tom's News we should have EMT64 by June here in the States.
    PeteRoy 7 103 PeteRoy
01-27-2005 at 07:07 PM
On [CPUs] AMD FX 55 and Temps
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I'm sorry, I don't use an FX55 but I will say that, with you geting 45C under max load, you should not be worried that it is running too hot [...]
    mrwhipper 2 133 mrwhipper
01-27-2005 at 02:58 AM
On [CPUs] Good or bad Godly gaming specs?
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My two cents: Get a PCI Express 6800 GT, and you'll have comparable speed to your 2X6600 now, AND have an opportunity to expand a few month [...]
    gomerr 10 130 Prolfe
01-25-2005 at 08:19 PM
On [CPUs] What did you do when you smelled "Victory"!!??
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My first PC was a 486SX25 with 2 whole megabytes of memory! Anyway I did everything but put a new mobo in that thing; so when the time came [...]
    Worf101 12 73 Prolfe
01-24-2005 at 08:47 PM
On [CPUs] Wow!! Later this year, it is going to be HOT!!!
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Xeon all your predictions and statistics are based on assumptions. For example, you say that in ONE year we produce enought energy to stop [...]
2   pat 77 190 Pat
01-25-2005 at 08:32 PM
On [CPUs] Major CPU Agony
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I can answer a few questions but probably not all of them. First, the CPU swap: do not do it. It might be a tad faster but truthfully isn [...]
    honsbeek 1 95 Prolfe
01-21-2005 at 06:14 PM
On [CPUs] what does NM mean?
Last matching post:
smaller transistors mean less heat dissipation which generally results in longer CPU life, faster clock speeds, and less power consumption.
    rlong 8 273 Xeon
01-22-2005 at 04:51 AM

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