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On [Sound Cards] Help with Audigy 2 zs!     rabidbunny 6 163 rabidbunny
10-03-2008 at 07:07 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Dell mod..     rabidbunny 33 2760 rabidbunny
01-08-2007 at 01:20 AM
On [Other Components] Problems with Modem?     rabidbunny 1 416 rabidbunny
11-22-2006 at 04:28 PM
On [CPUs] Any performance differences between socket 939 and AM2?     rabidbunny 43 4609 Sailer
08-24-2006 at 11:19 PM
On [CPUs] First build cpu choice...     rabidbunny 4 306 AJ6065
07-28-2006 at 04:24 AM
On [Other Components] Oh my god, you gotta check this out     rabidbunny 18 1423 decripple
03-27-2006 at 06:38 AM
On [Other Components] Oh my god, you gotta check this out     rabidbunny 0 299 rabidbunny
03-24-2006 at 10:50 PM
On [CPUs] possible upgrade...     rabidbunny 23 942 awalts
05-07-2006 at 08:58 PM
On [CPUs] overclocking my E6400
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I too have an e6400 and i've gone beyond the 3.0ghz barrier on my gigabyte DS3. It is a solid chip that performs well for being 2 years ol [...]
    carpenter2​0m 10 181 zenmaster
11-17-2008 at 05:54 PM
On [Sound Cards] Shoud I upgrade from Audigy SE to X-Fi extreme music?
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Yeah, i was thinking of doing something similar. Going from an audigy 2 zs to some xifi sound card. I run logitech x 530's 5.1 and the sof [...]
    ovca 4 98 bobbknight
11-12-2008 at 01:07 AM
On [CPUs] Is this Cpu temp normal
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Wait a minute, he has a centrino cpu. More than likely, he's talking about a laptop cpu. I don't know if it's such a good thing to crack o [...]
    thechosens​ter12 10 242 thechosens​ter12
10-16-2008 at 10:34 AM
On [Other Components] Need a new mouse
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I too have a G5 mouse and it works very well for games. HOwever, it took me a long time to get use to it. I wish I had looked at mice mo [...]
    ZombieZom 9 283 raivn
10-06-2008 at 10:18 PM
On [CPUs] looking to upgrade my cpu have e4600 allendale
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I don't see why you wouldn't be able to install a q6600. I have the original DS3 v1.0 and I can use anything with a 1066fsb bus. The later [...]
    luvs2play 8 204 3Ball
09-29-2008 at 01:54 AM
On [CPUs] Help Hot CPU!
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Sounds like a sensor is messed up. What program are you using to read the cpu temp? I recommend coretemp. I doubt that it would get t [...]
    teslas 9 184 seboj
09-24-2008 at 04:54 AM
On [CPUs] USB Flash Drive problem.
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Maybe try formatting it with this tool I think you can use fat32 format. I have an 8gb flashdrive and that's the format it is in.
    Hampshire ​Lady 8 248 Hampshire ​Lady
09-25-2008 at 01:38 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] How much power do I need for an E8400?
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actually, id go for a decent psu over 400 watts to be safe. I could use something liek that in my rig, since it needs about 300 watts. Bu [...]
    simon19801​11 15 509 rabidbunny
09-20-2008 at 12:45 AM
On [Sound Cards] Onboard vs Dedicated Audio
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I, too, have logitech x-530's and I love them with my audigy 2 zs sound card. Honestly, I do like my soundcard's options to change all sort [...]
    SizroSpunk​mire 15 521 jay_l_a
09-26-2008 at 05:56 PM
On [CPUs] Intel Core i7 Processor Models and Pricing Revealed!
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so it sounds like the new cpus won't be bounds ahead of teh current tech. that's good to hear sorta..means I won't be outpaced for a while : [...]
2   AuDioFreaK​39 86 1569 randomizer
09-19-2008 at 01:35 AM
On [CPUs] Will an AM2 Athlon X2 fit in a Socket 939?
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I don't mean to be nasty here, but why would you think that that processor you bought would work in the old motherboard!?!? all it takes is [...]
    Fractional​One 13 466 Fractional​One
09-16-2008 at 11:49 AM
On [CPUs] good, cheap, cpu
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seconded
    Fueurvn 6 257 4745454b
09-15-2008 at 04:24 AM
On [CPUs] Burning or toxic smell
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I like the new computer hardware smell too :) Must be the computer in me.
    theryaner 12 412 radnor
09-10-2008 at 05:56 PM
On [Sound Cards] Recommendation for Speaker and Soundcard
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I've got my logitech x-530's that I love to pieces. They were about $60 for me a few years ago and I think they are still for sale here in [...]
    Maziar 7 285 Maziar
09-09-2008 at 01:11 PM
On [CPUs] CPUs: OEM vs Retail vs Engineering Samples (ES)
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Yup, i believe someone bought an x6800 ES. he notified intel and got the new Qx6800 or Qx6700 (can't remember exactly) plus he got his [...]
    Rubenov 8 910 randomizer
10-15-2008 at 10:40 AM
On [Other Components] PC Stories: How and why did you start PC building?
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I started studying computer building in early 2006 while I was still saving my money. A friend told me to check out Tom's for more informat [...]
    DarcyHart 46 603 adrianmk2
08-06-2008 at 03:40 AM
On [CPUs] Help with CPU clock speed on new system
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well, coretemp is what I use and it works well. That cooler you mentioned is what I have and I got my e6400 from 2.13ghz to 3+ghz without h [...]
    tablepost9​98 11 356 dragonspra​yer
07-20-2008 at 09:13 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU for intel 6550
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That psu you linked to is crap. Not a reliable brandname. You can go with a corsair psu right now that is very good quality. Other brandn [...]
    tomasf 5 187 tomasf
07-19-2008 at 04:02 PM
On [Other Components] my old pc needs an upgrade
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I have a dimension 4550 also and I've gotten 1280mb of ram (1gb stick and 256 stick). You don't need more than a gig on that machine. I in [...]
    erkilson 8 260 erkilson
07-15-2008 at 10:32 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU for dell desktop...
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Just a word of advice when installing a new psu into a Dell: You may have to mod the case yourself. By mod I mean hammer the living s*** o [...]
    inverted07 10 299 aevm
07-07-2008 at 09:39 PM
On [CPUs] Q9450 VS E8400 for multitasking (non vid edit/gaming)
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A dual will be fine. I have yet to max my e6400 even at stock settings while running so many things at once like you mentioned. It is when [...]
    simon19801​11 8 541 amdfangirl
07-05-2008 at 07:12 AM
On [CPUs] ECC Suport for AMD LE-1600 AM2
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I think it usually depends on the motherboard... However I searched briefly on newegg and amd's site and could not find anything in the q [...]
    vvulture 5 318 wisecracke​r
06-28-2008 at 06:11 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Looking for a good, but reliable and cheap power supply
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I'd have to agree on the xigmatek and looking at an OEM cpu. If you don't need the stock heatsink, why bother? Plus i've heard that someti [...]
    DarkDwarf 13 413 jpbg
06-28-2008 at 08:13 PM
On [CPUs] Multi-core CPUs: An Idea
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This thread is almost as bad as 'ps3 vs. xbox 360'. :pfff: Before I built my current rig (which is a dual core) I talked to a computer t [...]
2   Kevinator 92 1472 iluvgillgi​ll
06-16-2008 at 12:02 AM
On [Other Components] help choosing heatsink... want to OC
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+1 for the Xigmatek. Just installed it in my board and got my e6400 to 3.0ghz right now. I'm sure it can go higher. I get a max temp of 5 [...]
    ichundu 10 320 Dan515
06-12-2008 at 11:31 PM
On [Other Components] 2nd Hard drive not found in explorer
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What os are you using? and what one did you use previously? I am not sure if it needs to be formatted, but that might solve the problem. [...]
    nikovdh 10 395 chookman
05-22-2008 at 06:28 AM
On [HELP] building a computer mainly for gaming 1500-2000$ range
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Uh, newegg doesn't ship to europe. But you can use newegg as a reference. I do not live in the uk so I cannot recommend a good site to buy [...]
    vsdagama 15 432 vsdagama
05-16-2008 at 04:49 PM
On [CPUs] CPU cooler recommendation for E6400?
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I'm using coretemp to measure my temps and it works well. It sounds to me that my stock cooler isn't as bad as I thought since it doesn't g [...]
    pete0921 11 349 rabidbunny
05-09-2008 at 09:05 PM
On [CPUs] X6800 not being recognized properly.
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to me, it looks like you have an Engineering Sample chip. I do recall from a few years back that someone received an ES chip that looked th [...]
    fly2hip8 13 341 fly2hip8
03-31-2008 at 11:39 PM
On [CPUs] scary sounds when installing a q6600
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:) wow...seven years ago it was at least $300...so now you're paying less than that for your q6600! It seems to me that the overall pric [...]
    gary101 23 675 jimmysmitt​y
01-13-2008 at 09:46 AM
On [CPUs] Dell Dimension 4700 processor Upgrade
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OHHHH. THANK YOU SOOOMUCH! we shall see if this dinosaur can withstand cow magnets. who knows?
    rschildt 11 1378 rabidbunny
08-25-2007 at 01:10 AM
On [Other Components] opinion on logitech g5 mouse
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Personally, I don't mind my G5 mouse. however, I do not like how the scroll button doesn't work the best. especially at times when I need [...]
    corvettegu​y 14 942 jedi940
08-19-2007 at 02:19 AM
On [CPUs] Socket 939 choice: FX60 or Opteron 185
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Are you still planning on using your +3800 X2? :?: Or are you going to sell it?
    coloradole​o76 21 4946 4ryan6
07-09-2007 at 05:04 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600 hits $300.
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(sigh) yes, it's been floating around for a loooonnngg time that on july 22nd, c2duo prices drop dramatically! I don't know if i'm gonna [...]
    Tronic 19 1601 m25
07-05-2007 at 04:33 PM
On [CPUs] Upgrade Options For Dell Inspirion 8600
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It also says: (excellent advice) However, since you can buy a brand new Compaq laptop for around $500 with a faster CPU, bigger hard [...]
    knownalien 10 720 rabidbunny
07-04-2007 at 10:15 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] FX530 internals in new case?
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Uh, as far as I know you would NEED to reinstall windowz. This is because of the motherboard's drivers are installed along with windowz [...]
    thecman02 6 419 thecman02
06-30-2007 at 04:24 AM
On [CPUs] Intel to possibly recall 2nd gen core2Duo? what?
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well, i checked the box/manual and even the board. There was nothing that said "rev xxx". I was just wondering because I wan [...]
2   Navarone 87 9389 Talon
06-27-2007 at 08:04 PM
On [CPUs] Upgrade my P4 3.2GHz?
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Seconded. :D It sounds like you want to upgrade your cpu. In that case, you'd be better off buying a new motherboard, like the DS3, [...]
    AlanHoward 6 758 darious007​77
06-19-2007 at 01:35 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] This is getting ridiclious......
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Oh ok, that makes sense. At some point, graphics card designers are going to have to put a cap on how much power a graphics card uses, [...]
2   EnforcerFX 79 6273 goldragon_​70
06-18-2007 at 03:34 PM
On [Network Interface Cards] Prob Dumb WI-Fi Question
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:twisted: No problem I wish I could've been of more help with your question, but I don't even have wireless internet yet and I don [...]
    bc4 10 866 rabidbunny
06-15-2007 at 11:22 PM
On [Sound Cards] Best speakers for under $300 CAD?
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I'm no 'audio freak' but I have the logitech x-530 5.1 system and I absolutely love it! Although if you spend more and get the next step up [...]
    Penryn 13 1204 shaido7
06-17-2007 at 05:10 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] dell psu
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My dell's psu was actually made by FSP...so it is pretty decent quality namebrand, rather than Dell.....go figure :) And I guess that that [...]
    sharp910sh 10 673 rabidbunny
06-04-2007 at 03:11 AM
On [CPUs] Vintage buld; which CPU?!
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I would go with the faster celeron since I think it is the newest cpu and may be the easiest to find parts for. Otherwise, maybe you ca [...]
    m25 39 1970 Minerva
06-05-2007 at 03:01 PM
On [Other Components] Im selling my old PC Stuff 7900GS, ASUS A8N-VM CSM, Corsair
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how much for everything else? (not including hd...) How much ram? 1 gb or 2? Maybe an itemized list with starting prices would be swee [...]
    RyanTheSav 6 553 MatrixNEU
05-29-2007 at 05:38 AM
On [CPUs] Core 2 Duo E4400 or E6320 , Not overclocking
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OH YEAH!.. I went from a P4@2.4ghz on a socket 478 dell (which my parents use now) to my C2duo E6400. I LOVE THIS CHIP! Either way [...]
    drew182 10 1625 I_Love_Tac​os
05-08-2007 at 04:44 AM
On [Other Components] What is the Best Gaming Mouse Right now?
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Personally, I do not mind the logitech mice. When I got my G5 mouse with my custom in october of last year, I disliked the mouse. I was [...]
    Ladic 39 2833 Stewartwi
05-04-2007 at 03:05 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] What's the best mid-tower case for cooling and quality ?
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I've experienced that.... When I use to play on my ol' dell dimension 4550, the room would get quite warm after playin for about an h [...]
    mssurrey 12 1466 Bydesign
04-06-2007 at 06:33 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] How many/what kind of fans do you have in your case?
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I only have 3 case fans (4 if you include the psu fan) -120mm fan in back (apevia blue led) -2 80 mm blue led fans: one on top of case and [...]
    AeroB1033 30 1617 sirrobin4e​ver
03-27-2007 at 04:50 AM
On [CPUs] Dell Dimension 8400 CPU Upgrade to Dual Core
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All the advice I can give you is to hold on until prices drop for Core 2 Duo cpus. I have a modified dell 4550 (I modded it mainly for the [...]
    Celli 7 1487 rabidbunny
03-15-2007 at 02:44 AM
On [CPUs] Best CPU for upgrading an i845 socket 478 system?
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I do believe that the Dell proprietary mobo WILL NOT fit in another case without drilling new holes. Plus, I do not think that the powe [...]
    FredWeston 22 1383 joefriday
03-07-2007 at 09:48 PM
On [CPUs] Pentium 4 Upgrade--Will it be worth it?
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yeah. don't worry too much about upgrading that system any more.. I ahve a modified dell 4550 that I would honestly not really have any perf [...]
    WB 12 1519 m25
02-13-2007 at 04:09 PM
On [CPUs] Compaq EVO N1020V - Overclocking or New Processor?
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I do have the 2.4ghzB processor with 533 fsb and it is a northwood. In order to do more with this notebook, we need motherboard/chips [...]
    mnc2211 22 2102 ajfink
01-27-2007 at 02:34 AM
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