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On [Sound Cards] 2 sound cards installed at same time?
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Or you could get a headphone doubler and plug that in (I use one, cost me about £80p)
    vromanowsk​i 6 135 ainarssems
11-08-2008 at 10:52 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Temps rise when more things are powered
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Sounds like a dodgy psu. Do you have your fans plugged in the right way round as they could keep warm air in your case if they're fighting e [...]
    woodyfly 2 146 JDocs
11-05-2008 at 08:56 AM
On [Other Components] Removing adhesive thermal paste - need help
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alcohol (not vodka - doh!). Any kind will do, I use some ancient crap that came with a cd cleaner. Oh and use a cloth or whatever that wont [...]
    Confused_C​himp 5 195 rtfm
11-04-2008 at 08:33 PM
On [CPUs] I think I fried somthing
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No, pc could still turn on. Can you try the ram (both new and old) in another pc? Have you made sure there is no crap in the ram slots, also [...]
    vexxwhitew​olf 11 451 rtfm
11-04-2008 at 07:22 PM
On [CPUs] What's the best thermal compund ?
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^^ Can you provide a link to the review?
    V01 24 371 homeboy2
11-04-2008 at 01:11 AM
On [CPUs] AMD or Intel CPU for Radeon 4870???
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Intel provides the best (fastest) cpus at the mo. A q6600 go is excellent value for it's power (specially when oc'd). Ps I'm not a fan bo [...]
    kkkk1 11 547 ghmage
11-01-2008 at 03:49 AM
On [CPUs] Processor and other speed questions
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Slap a q6600 (oc slightly) with 4gb ddr2 and a 4870 (or a 4850 if you game at lowish resolutions of 1280x1024 and below) and decent mobo and [...]
    Cazadum 12 434 Kraynor
10-27-2008 at 02:20 AM
On [CPUs] PRI Master ATAPI CDROM
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Also a lot of newer motherboards have raid capability. If that's the case, make sure your sata drive is set ide mode not raid mode (or whate [...]
    Mei_Mei 16 693 Mei_Mei
10-31-2008 at 05:17 AM
On [CPUs] Which Processor in Laptop
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I'm only fixing hp laptops in the future then :D
    playboy007​86 6 379 rtfm
10-26-2008 at 02:26 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Very small case recommendation question...
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How about a mini itx mobo? This one would be fine for web browsing etc and comes with atom cpu: This micro atx mobo is available for s [...]
    doc5 6 274 Godiwa
10-19-2008 at 08:19 PM
On [CPUs] CPU Life
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I've had the same experiences as T.C. Mobos, RAM and HDDs failed on me but never CPU's (even my Ebay one I've used for 2 years now, which I' [...]
    Anewbie 7 311 MU_Enginee​r
10-17-2008 at 02:37 AM
On [CPUs] So, Intel is monopolistic after all..
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Don't all companies strive to be monopolies? This is a fuss about nothing either: 1) AMD will give Intel a fat wad of cash for an amended [...]
    enigma067 24 717 Technology​Coordinato​r
10-11-2008 at 04:50 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Is grounding my computer neccesary?
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Damn forum, can't edit, GRRR Don't forget if you work inside your pc you should ground yourself this is easy to do, touch a radiator, rub [...]
    rasmusp123 37 630 RetiredChi​ef
10-16-2008 at 06:40 PM
On [CPUs] What type of computer should I be looking for?
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^^ I think that might be a bit advanced for what he needs, after all his data fits on a 7 year old laptop drive! For the OP, I run a file [...]
    onawire 13 239 megamanx00
10-09-2008 at 07:00 AM
On   closed [CPUs] ANOTHER THREAD LOCKED
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I would advise people to stop posting, this thread is not going to get an intelligent debate, anyone with half a brain can see what's going [...]
    thunderman 21 3178 turpit
10-09-2008 at 12:52 AM
On [Other Components] Problem with graphic card??
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I get this (same looking picture) with my lcd tv when I use duel view with an incorrect resolution/refresh rate or my sh**ty belkin ca [...]
    Prishtina_​20 11 235 smartel707​0
10-06-2008 at 09:23 PM
On [CPUs] Intels new processor name
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I think they should call it Whupass V1
    Hellboy 28 631 exit2dos
10-07-2008 at 07:23 AM
On closed [CPUs] What Is your Favorite Cpu Brand
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Same here, whatever offers best performance in the mid-high end
    thechosens​ter12 11 223 dagger
10-05-2008 at 05:41 PM
On [CPUs] Tom's openSSL benchmark results.
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Wouldn't suprise me, Toms has been on a slippery slope for a while now.....
    Deanjo 13 477 deanjo
10-19-2008 at 12:56 AM
On [Other Components] Looking for new printer/scanner/copier
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No problem :D
    langis 12 233 geofelt
09-23-2008 at 11:05 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Extremely low temps any good ?
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^^ Yeah don't ever move HDD's around when they're on (including laptops), except for SSD's which have no moving parts. I know a few people w [...]
    Cyber_jock​ey 14 398 Cyber_jock​ey
09-19-2008 at 11:02 PM
On [Other Components] I NEED ASISTANCE
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You're having a bad few days aren't you?
    ESCOTO 8 279 rtfm
09-15-2008 at 12:44 AM
On [CPUs] Medal of Honor Airborne Install Error
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Have you checked your ram with memtest86 (found some crap about 0x05 errors being usually being wonky ram related, worth a go).
    Cymus 2 610 wh3resmyca​r
09-14-2008 at 04:52 PM
On [CPUs] Preparing to upgrade from Pentium 4 to Q6600
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If your IDE drive is the only pata drive then set it to master
    teebonesy 11 431 teebonesy
09-18-2008 at 03:08 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Ati 4850 in CF = Gigabyte Odin 550w ?
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I have a 4850 and play in 1280x1024 (using old 4800+ 939 cpu & 2gb ddr xp home) and every game flys at that res, including C&C3, STA [...]
    prince10t 8 344 aevm
09-15-2008 at 10:47 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU help, need educated opinion on what to buy...
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My 2cents- whatever you decide, get quality not budget - a cheap psu will only give you mucho headaches in the long run (speaking from exper [...]
    Blak op bl​ob 34 352 invisik
09-07-2008 at 03:25 PM
On [Other Components] Problem with Ram or HDD
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Download a copy of memtest86 and run it for a couple of hours. You should have no errors, even one means your ram is foobar (obviously try w [...]
    Valts17 1 119 rtfm
09-06-2008 at 02:01 PM
On [CPUs] More Amazing Core i7 Extreme "Bloomfield" 3.2GHz ES Benchmarks
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Lol, anyone can see that's a fake ass screen shot! I may be fat but I aint stupid!!!!
    AuDioFreaK​39 11 2055 jj463rd
09-09-2008 at 12:11 AM
On [Other Components] Keyboard Problem Virus or Hacker?!
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FFS :sarcastic: . Oh well, at least you got it fixed :)
    DarkRoy 33 621 DarkRoy
09-04-2008 at 09:56 PM
On [Other Components] USB extension
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1) The cables do not care if your pc is usb 1 or 2, it makes no difference, same goes for Vista/XP they do not care about the cable. 2) T [...]
    speedstar 1 106 rtfm
08-22-2008 at 12:39 PM
On [CPUs] Advice needed, all fanboys stay away
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I have the 4850 and it's a lovely card. Go with the intel setup. By the time you feel the need to upgrade (two/three years?) BOTH sockets wi [...]
2   azkyte 57 1101 yipsl
08-26-2008 at 07:47 AM
On [CPUs] Ideal cpu for websurfing and word.
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Ubuntu *shudder* For xp you'll want 512mb for it not to drive you completely insane :-)
    protokille​r 22 441 runswindow​s95
08-24-2008 at 02:37 PM
On [CPUs] help think i have a problem
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Yeah pickup a copy of Avast and spybot. 2 good free programs Once your clean, pick up a free copy of zonealarm too:
    munchies 18 239 munchies
08-16-2008 at 02:56 PM
On [CPUs] Nehalem is officialy Core i7
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I'd like to see a vacuum cleaner from Apple called iSuck On another note, at least they can't do iTV as that names taken :-)
    jjokubausk​as 41 770 archibael
08-11-2008 at 06:35 PM
On [Other Components] PC Stories: How and why did you start PC building?
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My first computer was an Acorn Electron - two colors I think and about as fast as a calculator, but easy to program with its built in " [...]
    DarcyHart 46 603 adrianmk2
08-06-2008 at 03:40 AM
On [Other Components] floppy disk problems
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No probs, did it work?
    chichi88 4 233 rtfm
08-05-2008 at 07:49 AM
On [CPUs] Why does everyone have Intel Quad-Cores?
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^^ I agree. What about the multi billion $ bill gates foundation, thats a by-product of MS. Didn't notice an Apple/Linux charity foundation? [...]
2   quitoman 78 1676 jimmysmitt​y
08-05-2008 at 03:19 PM
On [Sound Cards] Need help on my 5.1 Sound System.
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My msi board wouldn't let you have 5.1 speakers if the front panel audio was enabled (using a jumper on the motherboard). If the fpa was on, [...]
    SnakeLegen​d 2 238 dobby
08-03-2008 at 01:27 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Can the HD4870 fit in a Antec SLK3000
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If it doesn't fit, fold it in half, add some hinges and a pcie bridge, mastic round the edges and you're good to go..... Antec SLK3000 [...]
    Nytz 1 310 rtfm
08-02-2008 at 01:51 PM
On [Other Components] Toy camera as webcam problem
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The name (and model number) of the camera would be helpful
    guitarhero​god 2 270 guitarhero​god
07-30-2008 at 07:12 PM
On [Other Components] Power-up problems
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That's a no then. Have you tried with another psu?
    TheBrin 6 189 MadHacker
07-27-2008 at 03:30 AM
On [CPUs] Intel a scammer?
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I think there are far too many bullsh*t patents anyway. Companies should not be able to patent a concept, especially when a patent is applie [...]
2   nightscope 50 956 Grimmy
07-21-2008 at 06:33 PM
On [CPUs] Could this Intel BK really happen?
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One word to sum that "story" up: B*ll*cks
    antonmadco​w 39 736 NMDante
07-21-2008 at 06:37 AM
On [CPUs] amd athlon 64 processor question
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I just got this: for my 4800 939. It's a nice board, bought it with a 4850 and can play Crysis et al with no probs. But, you need to t [...]
    jonshardun​derwear 13 377 rtfm
07-18-2008 at 08:15 PM
On [Other Components] Name of Ram slot on motherboard? it is PCI or DIMM?
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I think it's a bit DIMM of you not to know and PCI wont be helping you.....
    sheen 8 462 nodo50
11-18-2008 at 07:12 AM
On [Other Components] HD wont load windows
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Oh, be persistent too, I've had knackered drives that take 5 or 6 attempts before they'll read, but they usually do in the end.
    ukbsktbll 7 276 ukbsktbll
07-21-2008 at 06:29 AM
On [Sound Cards] Turtle Beach SRM Microphone issue...
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Perhaps you'de be better off asking here: Good luck.
    tandred 4 255 rtfm
07-17-2008 at 08:11 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Please help find solution??!?!
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Sony and cheap - not two words i have ever seen in the same sentence (bit like Sony and "value for money" )!
    coryburges​s 21 323 coryburges​s
07-16-2008 at 10:37 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600 Odd temps need help
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^ Goddammit cant edit my own posts Grrrrr....
    videogamem​aster 9 381 unclewebb
07-17-2008 at 03:41 AM
On [CPUs] bad cpu?
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Download a copy of prime 95 and try the stress test. It should run without error if your cpu is ok.
    djwazzup06 15 482 Vertigon
07-18-2008 at 05:59 AM
On [CPUs] Budget Nas Build, what CPU should i pick?
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I run a little nas from an old athlon xp with 256 mb ram using xp home for simple file and print sharing. Works great
    nowwhatnap​ster 12 545 nowwhatnap​ster
07-13-2008 at 07:46 PM
On [CPUs] Good Enough for gaming ?
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^^ EDIT: thats on xp with the demo level
    jefrey83 9 415 liljone
07-07-2008 at 09:19 AM
On [CPUs] 939 CPU
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i went from +3200 to second hand 4800 last year and was very happy with it, made a big difference. Make sure you get one cheap though, as th [...]
    diantha 16 432 flyin15sec
06-30-2008 at 11:08 PM
On [Other Components] CPU offloading to GPU PhysX
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I think by the time advanced physics in games catch on properly, your card will be obsolete anyway, so I wouldn't worry about it. cuda will [...]
    13thmonkey 2 278 rtfm
06-26-2008 at 07:09 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU overkill?
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Found this review. Hope it sheds some light: "during the testing phase I was able to use more than 50% of the power supply's rate [...]
    callousdig​its 4 240 The_Blood_​Raven
06-02-2008 at 04:26 AM
On [CPUs] CPU not booting because of hardware
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So does it post with just gfx card? If so can you get to bios? Maybe it needs a bios update to work at all with your cpu, in which case [...]
    AsantaSane 13 302 AsantaSane
06-02-2008 at 05:40 AM
On [Other Components] samsung v25 hard drive
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It appears the v25 take a standard 2.5inch IDE hdd, so any 2.5inch IDE hard drive ou can find should work. Found a link to the manual but wa [...]
    nigeldun 2 491 Mondoman
06-01-2008 at 11:59 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Need an obsolete/hard-to-find (I think) motherboard fastener
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Any of these any good? or maybe It would help if you could give more info (motherboard name maybe?) Good luck
    Evil Princ​e 2 240 rtfm
05-25-2008 at 04:37 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] If I overcharge my laptop battery, will the life span decrease?
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Well, in my experience with laptops and other rechargable stuff, leaving them plugged in all the time does seem to shorten the battery life [...]
    lynn0917 7 801 zanasil
10-16-2008 at 02:42 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] i need case/mobo jumper/plug
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Tadda: I've never had to buy them though, I always butcher spares from old pcs
    50bmg 1 158 rtfm
05-12-2008 at 09:21 PM
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