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On [CPUs] I7 and X58 on newegg.co Just got mine!!! 2   roadrunner​197069 88 1317 spathotan
11-19-2008 at 01:03 AM
On [CPUs] E8600 and e7300 instock @ Newegg     roadrunner​197069 12 615 soldier37
08-10-2008 at 03:27 AM
On [CPUs] Just got my e7200 ordered! USA     roadrunner​197069 26 947 roadrunner​197069
05-23-2008 at 04:12 AM
On [CPUs] Fastest OC'ed E8x00?
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Actaully if you used the default multipliers the e8400 will be the fastest. e8400 9x 450= 4.05 e8500 9.5x 422= 4.09 e8600 10x 400= 4.0 [...]
    shaddox 5 95 shaddox
11-17-2008 at 01:49 AM
On [CPUs] Can this be right? Benchmarks
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The e7200 and e7300 are way better then the x2 5200+ they also will overclock 3.8-4.0 with the right ram and mobo. The x2 5200+ wont [...]
    Dougx1317 7 144 spathotan
11-16-2008 at 11:45 PM
On [CPUs] Intel core2duo e4700 2.6 ghz settings
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Its fine. The Cpu is downclocking because of speed step. Try running something CPU intensive and you will see it go up to 2600mhz. DDR2 6 [...]
    rugman1969 2 50 rugman1969
11-15-2008 at 05:59 PM
On [CPUs] Troubleshooting a possible bad CPU/MoBo
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With out all your spes it could be anything.
    Decoy008 5 74 Decoy008
11-15-2008 at 05:59 PM
On [Other Components] System Crashing don't know why
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Well 680i and quad cores are known to have issues. Also I would think that your power supply is a bit on the week side for your system.
    TorQueMoD 12 169 TorQueMoD
11-19-2008 at 07:29 AM
On [CPUs] My Q6600 Running too hot?? :(
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Its to hot, reaeat it.
    ngjunho 12 256 ngjunho
11-10-2008 at 12:46 PM
On [CPUs] E8400's perfect Mobo under $150?
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^ + 1, I'm runnin my c0 e8400 @ 4.05 with that board and a zigmatek s1283 idles at 32c.
    RaPiD987 8 204 silent_744
11-09-2008 at 04:13 PM
On [CPUs] Upgrade from E6850 to the new E8500 ?
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Agreed, no noticeble difference. You would get more performance for free by a simple overclock.
    Aristhewar​god13 16 328 chookman
11-17-2008 at 11:34 PM
On [CPUs] choosing the best Mirco ATX for gaming
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Both of these boards are matx and "can" overclock really good, regardless of what dagger says. I used the second one in [...]
    RaPiD987 5 109 wisecracke​r
11-08-2008 at 06:53 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Corsair 750w Boot "Problem"
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All Asus boards do the turn on/off and on again after the PSU has been turned off. I use Asus exclusive, theres nothing wrong there. Your [...]
    genzeleam 7 120 JohnnyLuck​y
11-08-2008 at 04:33 PM
On [CPUs] upgrading to qx6850
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Dont forget about the hard drive corruption that will happen sooner then later with 680i.
    throwingco​pper33 13 196 dagger
11-08-2008 at 05:34 PM
On [CPUs] Intel's 'Overspeed protection' will limit Core i7 overclocks!!!!!!
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dagger proved wrong again. Go figure.
2   thunderman 74 1647 bfellow
11-06-2008 at 08:10 PM
On [CPUs] e2200 or x2 5000+?
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Well if you want the cheap mobo your best bet is AMD. If you can spring for a p35 or p45 mobo your better off with Intel.
    jyjjy 7 341 Dougx1317
11-05-2008 at 06:50 AM
On [CPUs] Laptop screen has no picture
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Time for a new laptop.
    NYankeefan 3 189 Orion1024
11-04-2008 at 02:05 AM
On [CPUs] 100 Max CPU Frequency?
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get rid of Mafee and try AVG Free, or something that is better optimized.
    aristoitle 3 253 Technology​Coordinato​r
11-03-2008 at 03:06 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] What PC case could sucessfully hold this mobo?
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Its a ATX board, so get a ATX case. If you dont know how to pick a case, your not really qualified to build a computer.
    aj95 5 243 JohnnyLuck​y
11-02-2008 at 03:13 AM
On [Other Components] Computer will not turn on, please help
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Never heard of that PSU. Probably generic and you ran it to hard.
    darkking 2 82 ghislaing
10-30-2008 at 01:00 AM
On [CPUs] !very important arctic freezer 7 and e8500 question...
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Read the directions!
    xrecoilxju​stinx 7 252 someguy7
10-29-2008 at 05:58 AM
On [CPUs] Intel Q6600 to an AMD 9950, Upgrade or Downgrade?
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if you looking for more performance, OC your q6600.
    ajcroteau 19 762 amdfangirl
10-30-2008 at 06:41 AM
On [CPUs] Q6600 -max FSB is now 330 ??
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Well you ran it over its rated speed and ran it hot. What did you think was gonna happen? Also what voltage did you have to run. If you w [...]
    lemonyx 9 576 lemonyx
11-01-2008 at 05:16 AM
On [CPUs] dust!
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I use a air compressor as well. If it dont have a filter in the line, I simply put a T-shirt over the end and blow the air through it like a [...]
    deshinydev​il 15 580 BeakerUK
10-26-2008 at 07:17 AM
On [CPUs] e4400 to q6600
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Now we are talking. And thats a P45, good choice!!!
    customisbe​tter 22 529 customisbe​tter
10-23-2008 at 05:26 PM
On [CPUs] CPU Taking it to the limits!!!!!!!!!!
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1. 3.6-3.8 2. When it dont boot no more or it crashes in windows.
    Spitfire7 26 398 mbbs20
10-22-2008 at 08:39 PM
On [CPUs] should i get a c2d?
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The C2D will overclock better and run faster.
    0mg_1ts_m3 1 161 roadrunner​197069
10-20-2008 at 03:53 AM
On [CPUs] Whats wrong with my PC?
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Its possible you broke your card as well.
    customisbe​tter 23 447 customisbe​tter
10-20-2008 at 04:46 AM
On [CPUs] i7 940 Benchmarks
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I7 isnt gonna be much more then a higend core 2 duo system. DDR3 Ram rated @ 1.5v is like $80- $90 for 2 gigs. Not much more then DDR2 [...]
3   BadTrip 143 2348 reynod
10-28-2008 at 11:20 AM
On [Network Interface Cards] two ethernets two dsl cable two taouter two providers...one computer ?
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Call ISP and buy a faster speed!!!!
    theshining​eagle 9 393 runswindow​s95
10-19-2008 at 05:05 PM
On [CPUs] Do you think the prices will drop a lot?
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Your probably one of those guys that bashed Core 2 series until just last month. You don't got to be a hater because you can't afford [...]
    carpenter2​0m 20 622 4745454b
10-18-2008 at 04:43 AM
On [CPUs] How many cores will this year's Nehalem PC have and when they are out?
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As far as I know parts will be available online on November 10th. I will have systems on Ebay for sell as soon as I know I can get parts.
    hajime 11 630 jimmysmitt​y
10-17-2008 at 08:15 PM
On [CPUs] Again, no ocing for Lynnfield? Locked base clock
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Try google.
    jaydeejohn 13 288 jaydeejohn
10-17-2008 at 12:46 PM
On [CPUs] E8400 idle temps - first switch on today.
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Its normal with that crappy cooler.
    jonisginge​r 11 201 jonisginge​r
10-15-2008 at 12:09 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Cable Management Help
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Exactyly, you can chain all of your fans off 1 molex connector if you like.
    goldenp51 5 195 GoldenP51
10-13-2008 at 10:05 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Custom Wiring
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Yup use modular. If the PSU blows, even if not from your wireing, and it burns down a house or electricutes someone, you will be sued and lo [...]
    mfs1970 5 213 tobyben
10-13-2008 at 05:55 PM
On [CPUs] request for simple computer speed video
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LOL. That sucker sounds like its gonna take off. I'd say if you got important data, back it up now. It would be wise to send it in under war [...]
2   proto_prim​e 54 605 mathos
10-14-2008 at 08:08 AM
On [CPUs] Sell a Q6600 for a E6600?
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You woulda been better off keeping your mobo, selling your 8800GTS and getting 260 or 4870.
    Wirelessfe​nder 8 242 gpippas
10-13-2008 at 06:43 PM
On [CPUs] i7 Nehalem Processor Questions
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I'm waiting on I7 myself. I got half the money and will have the rest by the first of the month.
    Neil Jones 25 489 NewLCD123
10-14-2008 at 06:12 PM
On [CPUs] waiting for a good $200 quad
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If you cant play Crysis its because of your GPU and/ or not enough ram.
    willmarth2 36 584 jaragon13
10-18-2008 at 03:17 PM
On [CPUs] Broken CPU - What can I do with it?
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Also dont get so exited yet. The seller might send a return shipping label with the next package, and expect you to return it then, so if th [...]
    jonisginge​r 22 319 Zorg
10-13-2008 at 07:34 AM
On [CPUs] Need urgent help with my rig!
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Most state 14 year olds cant get a real job and can only work limited hours as well. I've seen posts like these before where they pick ou [...]
    UltimaSlay​erVII 45 487 Silverion7​7
10-11-2008 at 07:27 PM
On [CPUs] Pentium D vs. Core 2 duo
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I like the Asus P5KPL-CM when I am building on a tight budget. It has support for 1600MHZ and your e7200 will OC to atleast 3.0+ very easy o [...]
    wiiings12 21 431 BadTrip
10-12-2008 at 02:45 AM
On [CPUs] Upgrading from a C2D E6600, what do you think of the options?
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A quad aint much better then a dual unless its a muti threaded app, or your playing a game, watching a movie, and downloading porn, all at t [...]
    lavacon 20 313 spuddyt
10-09-2008 at 09:54 PM
On [CPUs] Rapid C2Q Frequency Changes
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Well also make sure your PSU and your hard drive aint junk.
    Viking9 10 241 Viking9
10-09-2008 at 09:46 PM
On [CPUs] Is that mean I just got 1 CPU left ?(wif pics)
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Your CPU is 1860 stock, so you are nuts. Put down the crack pipe.
    gelsan 19 425 customisbe​tter
10-13-2008 at 12:16 AM
On [CPUs] What type of computer should I be looking for?
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has great deals on refurbished.
    onawire 13 239 megamanx00
10-09-2008 at 07:00 AM
On [CPUs] Quad vs Duo Core
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Well for 3.6 on the Q6600 any 800 ram will do. For 4.5 on the dual you would need a E0 "no they dont say E0" you need DDR2 1000 [...]
    reidthaler 29 787 reidthaler
10-08-2008 at 09:30 PM
On [CPUs] Core i7? No. An arm and a leg
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LOL, how amusing. A hardcore AMD fan that finally got a q9550, and now he is mad because it aint gonna be uber no more, and his mom wont giv [...]
4   BaronMatri​x 165 2618 yipsl
10-12-2008 at 08:07 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Rate my PSU please
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HEC is junk and they come with HEC cases, I gave them a chance and there not even good enough for onboard video, for very long.
    Osiris2k8 9 278 invisik
10-08-2008 at 02:41 AM
On [CPUs] Should I upgrade to the Phenom 9950, or wait and switch to Intel?
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Nehalem will be on sale November 10th or sooner. It releases this month but it will take a while for vendors to get it in the channel. [...]
    carman594 41 772 cobra420
10-23-2008 at 08:57 AM
On [CPUs] Should I wait until the Core i7?
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I decided to wait and take the plunge on the latest and greatest. I have never bought cutting edge new, so I guess I will try it now. I a [...]
    Matt87 48 1028 powerbasel​x
10-24-2008 at 07:19 PM
On [CPUs] Intels new processor name
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I dont care. Like I said the Etailers wont throw a big premium out, so I could care less. I will be buying mine from Newegg!
    Hellboy 28 631 exit2dos
10-07-2008 at 07:23 AM
On [CPUs] Which Rig ?
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I would go the intel route, although it will be more $$ If I did go the Intel route I wouold also Overclock it atleast to 3.6, all you go [...]
    sarahjones 12 298 kamkal
10-05-2008 at 11:10 PM
On closed [CPUs] What Is your Favorite Cpu Brand
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VIA
    thechosens​ter12 11 223 dagger
10-05-2008 at 05:41 PM
On [CPUs] Upgrade to E8500?
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Since your not interested in over clocking get the e8500 for sure or maybe even the e8600 but you sure dont need a new motherboard, especial [...]
    kimfromabo​ve1985 8 274 christop
10-05-2008 at 05:28 PM
On [CPUs] Heavy Mineral Oil on CPU
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The oil will come off with alcohol. I hope no oil got in the socket.
    _syn 8 300 _syn
10-07-2008 at 06:28 AM
On [CPUs] Computer powering on & off repeatedly. Please advise!
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Ram probably fried and possibly the CPU.
    monique206 4 113 dobby
10-07-2008 at 10:08 PM
On [CPUs] 130MHz worth $20?
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No. You can OC the e7200 abot 1000 more MHZ and be faster then a stock e8400 or e8500.
    Nitram1011 6 153 roadrunner​197069
10-05-2008 at 01:32 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Will 500 watts handle my new build?
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Your good.
    coolgamer5​12 7 296 coolgamer5​12
10-05-2008 at 07:50 AM
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