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On [CPUs] is there a new Intel chip coming this christmas?     redraider_​gamer 1 166 Mondoman
05-10-2008 at 05:07 AM
On [CPUs] New MB for my X6800 - Giving a 6400 to my wife     RedRaider_​gamer 7 666 darkstar78​2
10-23-2006 at 08:29 PM
On [CPUs] Need CPU temp utility that works with XBX and Core 2 X6800     RedRaider_​gamer 2 611 RedRaider_​gamer
08-09-2006 at 12:25 AM
On [CPUs] X6800 getting warning low voltage - help!     RedRaider_​gamer 7 808 lordpope
08-05-2006 at 06:30 PM
On [CPUs] Have the x6800 - didn't come with fan - help!     RedRaider_​gamer 21 1454 dvdpiddy
08-04-2006 at 08:48 PM
On [CPUs] Which motherboard system is best for Core 2 Extreme?     RedRaider_​gamer 2 323 Ycon
07-22-2006 at 08:04 PM
On [CPUs] Lapped my CPU, and now its dead :/
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Hmmm, nice picture of the heat sink... Check out this link You might get 1-3 degrees out of a lapping. That is a total waste of time [...]
2   mrmez 73 3921 Johnnyq123​3
09-12-2007 at 08:05 PM
On [CPUs] Christmas Presents/"Toys" ;?
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Already had the X6800 and ATI X1900XTX, so no computer toys until summer and Vista and DX10 are well established. I'll let Da Sick Ninja et [...]
3   YO_KID37 123 7521 turpit
01-03-2007 at 06:01 PM
On [CPUs] 40% Price Cut to Core 2
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As I've said to you before... think it was to you: Headline from 2056: Wisconsin Rated #1 American Tropical Paradise. 8) Global Wa [...]
6   gOJDO 254 39908 Threshold
02-25-2007 at 08:29 PM
On [CPUs] Yummy...
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This was one of my favorite threads ever... Thanks for the laughs. Now someone, please lock this...
3   celewign 100 4718 save_the_P​4
11-07-2006 at 12:44 PM
On [CPUs] Unhealthy temps for Core 2 Cpus
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PCProbe does not run "low" PCProbe, MBM5, Hmon 4.2 and apparently speedfan (temp "2" ) all measure on die temps [...]
    weilin 37 3128 orsino
09-30-2006 at 04:53 PM
On [CPUs] Hp acquires Voodoo pc
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HP will have over payed for Voodoo and the line will die within 2 years. People wanting to spend $5k or more on a PC don't want to say  [...]
    3lfk1ng 15 913 yourmother​sanastrona​ut
10-01-2006 at 08:37 PM
On [CPUs] Which DELL computer should I buy?
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Dell makes good laptops and sucky desktops. They are not the same Dell that kicked everybodies butts 2-3 years ago. The quality is no [...]
3   valos 115 9030 burn-e86
10-01-2006 at 01:34 AM
On [CPUs] What's a normal C2D temp. when it's running hard?
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All this talk and we still have no idea where we really stand. I use CoreTemp Beta and Speedfan for the measurements. The included utility [...]
    dang0001 20 1454 FLA94FD
09-25-2006 at 03:36 AM
On [Other Components] Best Display - Price not an issue
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The Dell's are the best right now for gaming. Take a look at the latest Maximum PC issue on building the ultimate gaming rig. It's a no br [...]
    telim 3 799 Natecannon
09-09-2006 at 11:43 PM
On [CPUs] Core 2 Duo
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Go for for Core 2 for sure! Any of the model are the right choice right now. Get an X1900XT or 7900GT and wait for DX10 for the next u [...]
    Tiger89 10 1066 myfree
09-09-2006 at 05:18 PM
On [CPUs] Just built my Conroe System - crazy temps!
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Thanks, but the fact that the hardware monitor is showing that its running at almost 90c is still a problem. For gods sake ignore Hy [...]
3   Kronicide 126 15700 AddictiveH​erring
09-27-2006 at 04:39 AM
On [CPUs] Word up!
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The skunk budz on Hawaii must have been really good this year...
    ryder_22 25 1361 aBg_rOnGak
09-09-2006 at 05:04 PM
On [CPUs] noob C2D question
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Check out the sticky on Conroe performance in the CPU forum. It hs links to all the benchmark comparisons run. Additionally, Conroe wi [...]
    Yarberger 21 1109 1Tanker
09-07-2006 at 06:54 AM
On [CPUs] Long term investment - Intel 3.0
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THE GREAT KARNACK LOOKS INTO HIS CRYSTAL BALL AND SAYS: "WTF? You think I can tell what's going to be out in a year?" Who k [...]
    Novak 4 759 1Tanker
09-03-2006 at 10:24 PM
On [CPUs] Core2 Temp
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Core 2 should run 39c-44c in idle and no more then 59c on full load. More likely around 51c-53c. If your running 60+ you need to reseat th [...]
    qwazzy 15 2777 martyjs
09-04-2006 at 01:14 PM
On [CPUs] why does core 2 performs so well?
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Yeah, what he said... :lol:
    needs_help 18 2047 darkstar78​2
08-27-2006 at 05:16 PM
On [CPUs] Need some input on my CPU temperature
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This is a subject near and dear to me as I have spent quite a bit of time making sure my X6800 wasn't about to burn a $1000 hole in the case [...]
    AMDBUM 10 1144 shinji3c
08-28-2006 at 09:43 AM
On [CPUs] Conroe Temp
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Here is the link to the Intel specs: Look in chapter 5 - Thermal properties.
    bumblebee1​3 24 1499 RedRaider_​gamer
08-22-2006 at 10:51 PM
On [CPUs] Need very easy and helpful advice for first build
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See, relax, all you have to do is ask these guys. They are good! By the way, I prefer the razor blade method to the credit card method f [...]
    mikeny 46 2803 LogicSeque​nce
08-25-2006 at 01:44 PM
On [CPUs] WTBuild Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Dual Core Processor Sys HELP!
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The raptor is a good start, as is the E6600 Lets see: Core 2 E6600 $359.99 Thermaltake MiniTyphoon HSF $50.00 MSI 975X Platinum Intel [...]
    darkwhyt 1 299 RedRaider_​gamer
08-18-2006 at 10:34 PM
On [CPUs] overclocking and monitoring utils
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Speedfan is what I use. My Rig: Core 2 Duo X6800 Conroe (Stock Clock for Now) Intel D975XBXLRK Thermaltake Big Typhoon HSF 2 GB [...]
    notquitehe​re188 1 100 RedRaider_​gamer
08-17-2006 at 11:03 PM
On [CPUs] Elmoisevil and Corvetteguy
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The way these two were going the pic should be of chick boxers slapping each other...
    zornundo 3 288 RedRaider_​gamer
08-17-2006 at 10:57 PM
On [CPUs] High Temps w/E6600 & Intel 975XBX?
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Worried about the same thing with my Core 2 X6800. Always around 41c - 43c. Found the Intel info. It's operating perfectly. Here's the l [...]
    psteele 8 886 psteele
08-17-2006 at 08:00 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Have I picked the right PSU??
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Don't let em get to you here. Everybody has their favorite PSU and everybody has one that died on them they now hate. The PSU you've noted [...]
    rwaritsdar​io 15 880 Calyn
08-18-2006 at 08:47 PM
On [CPUs] What's a good card?
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Vista will support both DX10 and DX9. Most games will support DX9 for at least 2 years. I just bought the X1900XTX to go with my Conroe ma [...]
    mikeny 17 1339 Col-P-Todd
08-17-2006 at 11:16 PM
On [CPUs] Gamers say "There's No point to conroe"
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Having just moved up from an Ahlon XP3200+ Barton with 1gb OEM Ram and the 6800GT to a Core 2 X6800 with 2GB Corsair Pro PC6400 and an ATI X [...]
6   corvettegu​y 274 26152 quantumshe​ep
08-15-2006 at 02:59 PM
On [CPUs] Best MoBo and RAM for Intel's E6600?
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The 550w will work, but is a bit light. The OCZ GameXstream 700W has been consistantly rated as top notch for SLi or Crossfire systems. Th [...]
    Benjamonou​s 11 1953 Stallion
08-10-2006 at 06:33 PM
On [CPUs] Conroes Excitement, where is it?
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I'm not an Intel fanboy, in fact, I've had been an AMD guy for quite some time, but I gotta tell ya, the Conroe thing got to me and I jumped [...]
2   allhell 64 5023 elbert
08-11-2006 at 10:10 PM
On [CPUs] Single Core or Dual Core for gaming?
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Go dual core for certain. The future of games is online and the future is with VOIP (Gamespeak, Ventrillo, Teamspeak, etc). The game runs [...]
3   heathuff 135 7886 Col-P-Todd
08-16-2006 at 04:18 PM
On [CPUs] Article on motherboards for core 2s?
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Bought the XBX because it was available and I wanted my X6800 to sit in something NOW! So far, it's worked great. No install or use issues [...]
    NightStrik​er 3 666 RedRaider_​gamer
08-10-2006 at 01:02 AM
On [CPUs] off topic but I need some help
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That's a great article
    Burnsie 19 323 RedRaider_​gamer
08-10-2006 at 12:47 AM
On [CPUs] how much would you pay for this?
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trade you a sampron 3100 and a ECs motherboard. You pay shipping b oth ways :lol:
    PojoMofo 10 852 joefriday
08-10-2006 at 01:02 AM
On [CPUs] "The Next Story..."
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This thread really got lost some place... By the way, my X6800 flys! BF2 and CSS are now my personal domains of mayhem. And I like th [...]
    9-inch 40 1733 ches111
08-10-2006 at 02:00 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Question about PSU connectors
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You need to supply full specs in order to get help here. MB? CPU? Video? RAD? etc. These guys are good here if you give them all the [...]
    klezmer41 5 613 simonyee04
08-08-2006 at 07:57 PM
On [CPUs] Crossfire Intel or AMD?
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At this point, you've sold the MB, you might as well get the new conroe (should be available in the next 45 days). I've been a AMD guy for [...]
    boonkiat 15 890 quantumshe​ep
08-06-2006 at 09:41 PM
On [CPUs] Still think Conroe isn't (essentially) a paper launch?
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Received my X6800 on Wednesday. I should have it running tonight! Long live the quick buyer!
2   mpjesse 72 4094 cyborg_nin​ja-117
08-06-2006 at 07:35 AM

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