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On [CPUs] Low profile heatsink for quad     Scarchunk 3 72 Scarchunk
11-16-2008 at 07:16 PM
On [CPUs] Possible Nehalem CPU-Z     scarchunk 26 1164 wr
02-10-2008 at 06:25 PM
On [CPUs] QX9650 @ 5.6Ghz     Scarchunk 21 2495 turpit
10-09-2007 at 04:52 AM
On [Other Components] DDR2 vs. DDR?     ScarChunk 18 3005 Crashman
03-12-2006 at 04:05 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] UPS question     ScarChunk 14 1102 ScarChunk
04-22-2006 at 07:29 PM
On [Other Components] Batteries for wireless mouse & keyboard     ScarChunk 5 426 Blue68F100
03-28-2006 at 10:16 PM
On [CPUs] Dell has Core 2 ready to go and working well in SLI     ScarChunk 33 3084 ikjadoon
07-17-2006 at 06:01 PM
On [CPUs] 3.2ghz phenom's avaliable!!
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I can't wait to see some benchmarks of this. It seems such a weird strategy to sell motherboards based on what speed your cpu will run. I me [...]
2   xX12amanXx 81 1309 amdfangirl
06-08-2008 at 04:28 PM
On [CPUs] what do you guys have in your system tray at startup?
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Volume Control Network Status Kaspersky Bluetooth I hate tray icons
    dobby 12 559 dobby
05-11-2008 at 03:35 AM
On [Other Components] Easiest/Cheapest Security System, Help Needed
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You don't have to use the software that comes with the camera if you don't want to. There are a number of third party camera vieing/recordin [...]
    bc4 7 286 Scarchunk
05-09-2008 at 08:14 AM
On [CPUs] Good news for AMD?
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Maybe I'm reading it wrong, but this doesn't seem like good news to me. The X3 uses significantly more power and consistently gets beaten by [...]
    jaydeejohn 32 789 jaydeejohn
04-01-2008 at 12:44 PM
On [CPUs] 3dmark 06 scores my CPU and GPU
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I would imagine that upgrading your cpu to a higher clocked dual-core AMD would raise your cpu score into the 2000+ range. The problem is th [...]
    quasipreda​tor 1 403 scarchunk
03-10-2008 at 07:58 AM
On closed [CPUs] An Important Message From Hector Ruiz
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snarf?
    Sharikook 10 382 mtyermom
02-28-2008 at 09:08 PM
On [CPUs] A First Look at AMD's Triple Core Phenom
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Yep, I call shenanigans on the cpu index scores.
    muk 45 1897 dengland88
05-13-2008 at 12:55 AM
On [CPUs] Intel sued over Core 2 architechure
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That's part of why I think that the lawsuit will either get thrown out or settle out of court. Seems fishy to me on Wisconsin part. Agai [...]
3   bc4 123 3165 pausert20
02-12-2008 at 09:15 AM
On [CPUs] Phenom Exposed! Shipping with flaky 3rd cores.
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Now that sounds like a pretty sweet chip with some decent OC headroom. I'd like to see it benched against a similar core2duo. Again, why [...]
6   ragemonkey 251 14969 uguv
07-23-2008 at 06:47 PM
On [CPUs] AMD Phenom 9600 Black Edition - A New Hope?
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I agree with alot of your points but currently and for the past 2 years, Intel has the performance and efficiency lead. I've had both I [...]
3   muk 119 3635 spongebob
04-05-2008 at 12:16 AM
On [CPUs] Phenom Schedule Pushed Back Again
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More MatrixBaron tomfoolery. It seems the impostor has changed his tune to appear more authentic. Brilliant. Someones having some fun over a [...]
2   yomamafor1 81 1921 yomamafor1
02-04-2008 at 11:35 PM
On [CPUs] if keep reset computer will ruin it?
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Update your video card drivers. I had crysis crashes before updating to the newer nvidia drivers. If that isn't your problem then overheatin [...]
    qiddis 12 611 jitpublish​er
12-23-2007 at 06:47 PM
On [Other Components] 667 Vs. 800
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You'll see a decent performance gain in synthetic memory benchmarks, but very little in real world scenarios. I have DDR2800 that I run [...]
    itotallybe​lieveyou 4 606 chookman
12-05-2007 at 11:06 PM
On [CPUs] Does matter if you overclock using the Multiplyer or the Bus Speed?
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OC using the multiplier would be ideal because you are not overclocking any other system components. Using the FSB OC's the RAM and PCI bus [...]
    L1qu1d 6 543 L1qu1d
11-04-2007 at 09:56 PM
On [CPUs] E6750 not running on GA-P965-DS3 well??
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19 on a 6420 @ 2.66. Pretty much the same as the 6750.
    fire_storm 30 1260 nukchebi0
10-16-2007 at 06:35 AM
On [CPUs] Tolliman X3 gets a name
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Who said that it was a WORKING core? This is done to increase yields of otherwise defective chips.
3   BaronMatri​x 140 4826 MU_Enginee​r
10-15-2007 at 07:56 PM
On [CPUs] ga 965p ds3 e6750 headache
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I had similar issues with my revision 1.3 DS3. The key for me was to raise my FSB and MCH voltage to +1. Everything is rock solid since. [...]
    guitarjrw 2 559 scarchunk
10-07-2007 at 05:57 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600 Constant Slowdown - Help
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I've had a few Asus boards and they have an app that I think is called Asus Update. DON'T try and use its update through the internet functi [...]
    asauka 10 610 asauka
09-30-2007 at 02:02 AM
On [CPUs] AMD K10 benches starting to leak: K10 20% slower than Clovertown c-f-c
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What a load of crap. This is a computer enthusiast site and we should all just forget about benchmarks? Instead lets just judge our syst [...]
2   Wombat2 71 8385 onestar
09-16-2007 at 12:17 PM
On [CPUs] Single core Vs duel core Processors
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If both you and your friend are using the same graphics card, but you get 80 fps and he gets 120, then it sounds like your single core cpu [...]
    RickyBobby 14 1483 akahuddy
07-29-2007 at 11:30 PM
On [CPUs] Windows XP and Quad Core CPU
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That microcode update has nothing to do with quad core performance in XP or Vista. It's a reliability update. There is a dual core patch for [...]
    mikeyp410 10 6397 mikeyp410
07-30-2007 at 01:22 AM
On [CPUs] Windows Dual Core Hotfix for Hyperthreading?
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I quoted that info from this Microsoft page. It's talking about KB 896256 which is the same hotfix that you linked to. Maybe I'm reading [...]
    billdcat4 20 2957 darkguset
12-15-2006 at 01:37 AM
On [CPUs] Compare 4x4 prices vs benchmarks
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The prices you quote are incorrect. AMD have just published their lates price list the correct prices are: 2 X Athlon64 FX-70 (2.6 G [...]
2   Korsen 82 4743 dean7
12-01-2006 at 08:47 PM
On [CPUs] T2400 CPU not throttling down
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Have you set the power management profile to laptop? If it is set to desktop it disables speedstep.
    wrack 10 491 jaguarskx
11-09-2006 at 06:55 PM
On [CPUs] advice needed on which mobo and memory for a p4 3.0cpu
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If it was me I would buy a core 2 compatible board so that you have an upgrade path. You could even toss in a quad core later on if you want [...]
    fowlergod0​9 3 186 fowlergod0​9
11-04-2006 at 11:19 PM
On [CPUs] Identifying thermal throttle
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I just went to their site that I linked to and it worked just fine. It downloads in a compressed file and the program runs from the folder. [...]
    Simonetti 4 194 Simonetti
11-02-2006 at 11:22 PM
On [CPUs] Pentium 4 630 idles at 60C, is this OK
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I agree w/ hondacr123, the Arctic Freezer is great. My 630 idles @ 32C and loads @ 45C. Intel stock is crap. If you replace HSF you'll have [...]
    stackoverf​low 21 988 HibyPrime
12-04-2006 at 02:52 AM
On [CPUs] Processor upgrade for Intel 915G chipset
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I'm pretty sure that the 915 chipset doesn't support dual-core cpus. The best you can upgrade to is something from the 600 series of pentium [...]
    valos 3 649 valos
10-30-2006 at 08:09 PM
On Intel Xeon and AMD Opteron Battle Head to Head
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That is always going to be the case when benchmarking tech. In 07 when the new Opteron is released, it will be benched against whatever [...]
3   pschmid 122 18731 Harrisson
07-14-2007 at 03:51 PM
On [CPUs] Xeon Conroe or Core 2 Duo Conroe?
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Just wondering if anyone knows for sure. When I heard about the Xeon 3050 @ Newegg I thought it sounded like a sweet deal w/ the 4Mb cache f [...]
    spectre666 22 2963 crimsonfil​ms
10-24-2006 at 12:51 AM
On [CPUs] can overclocking be the reason for my corrupted files on hds
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Can't say for sure if that's your problem, but I have had Windows files become corrupted due to OC. So yes it's possible.
    htoonthura 9 943 m25
09-19-2006 at 04:35 PM
On [CPUs] K8L/Rev G will send intel into the grave
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There are so many links showing core 2 stomping everything AMD so I won't even bother. I think somebody has some sand in their vagina.
2   quux 57 3653 RobD
09-07-2006 at 11:44 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 20 pin mobo, 24 pin psu cable
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Every 24-pin PSU I've used that says it is 20-pin compatible, has the ability to remove the extra 4-pin. You should be able to look at the 2 [...]
    engwar 1 531 ScarChunk
09-02-2006 at 02:36 PM
On [CPUs] My pc freezes when i'm playing a game???
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I've experienced the same thing on alot of different machines. Typically it's when I'm running programs in the background while gaming. [...]
    tvfreak 7 708 tvfreak
08-31-2006 at 09:50 AM
On [CPUs] "Would You Like A Free Video Card?"
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This just in: If you wait till next year, current tech will be cheaper. What a mindblowing concept. I think $380 for a chip that sto [...]
    9-inch 10 1388 turpit
08-26-2006 at 08:28 AM
On [CPUs] Is this a CPU/BIOS issue or PSU issue?
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Well we're both using Asus boards so hopefully it is a similar option. It's only available if you enable Q-fan under hardware monitor. I [...]
    jpucks77 10 1026 Spiv
08-16-2006 at 04:47 PM
On [CPUs] Gamers say "There's No point to conroe"
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Pointless thread of the day. So lets see, you went to another forum where you met a bunch of douchebags and you wanted to come back [...]
6   corvettegu​y 274 26152 quantumshe​ep
08-15-2006 at 02:59 PM
On [CPUs] The AMD/Intel battle heats up....
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Intels marketing is one of their big assets. That's ridiculus to think that AMD wouldn't appreciate more brand awareness and presence. I [...]
3   BaronMatri​x 104 6503 dvdpiddy
08-04-2006 at 04:17 PM
On [CPUs] "Dealers Up In Arms Over Conroe Allocation"
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Sounds like Intel has a really hot product that everyone is trying to get their hands on. I'm shocked this is coming from 9-inch. Di [...]
2   9-inch 52 4161 cyborg_nin​ja-117
08-02-2006 at 05:13 AM
On [CPUs] CPU Overheating & Running at 50-100%
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The thermal paste is very neccesssary and it should help with your temps quite a bit. Be sure and clean off all the remnants from the old In [...]
    Theladydel​ia 3 438 ScarChunk
07-29-2006 at 08:34 PM
On [CPUs] "Conroe's Problematic 64-bit Performance"
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What are you talking about? Any links?
3   9-inch 121 11232 quantumshe​ep
07-31-2006 at 06:16 PM
On [CPUs] Game is over Intel
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Let's see. Intel just raked in almost $2 BILLION in net income, while on the eve of releasing a new chip that owns everything out curren [...]
2   GotaLoveIM​C 52 6281 MuncherOfS​pleens
07-25-2006 at 12:36 AM
On [CPUs] Unstable temperature!! Help!
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Intel cpus have an on-die temperature diode so I don't think that it is fixable if that is your problem. Your comp is slowing down because t [...]
    Igzz 5 263 ScarChunk
07-23-2006 at 07:52 PM
On [CPUs] "AMD Claims intel Is Befuddling The Channel"
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[/quote] I can't imagine it being any other way. Isn't this a good thing for Intel?
    9-inch 44 4518 npilier
07-24-2006 at 01:12 PM
On [CPUs] Woodcrest, 4x4, Socket F pricing & Mac DP
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Wow! That was random.
    crow_smili​ng 45 2741 elbert
07-24-2006 at 08:52 PM
On [CPUs] "AMD Reports Second Quarter Results"
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Net income is down 52% from just last quarter. Weird, that looks alot like Intel's net income decline, except that Intel still raked in over [...]
2   9-inch 59 3991 exit2dos
07-24-2006 at 09:40 PM
On [CPUs] Intel moves Quad Cored to '06 in fear of AMD's 4x4
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Either that or their wanting to take it head on and demolish it. That seems to be Intel's more current strategy.
3   lordpope 100 6094 joset
07-22-2006 at 06:58 PM
On [CPUs] A real gaming comparison Conroe-K8
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How is this too bad for anyone? Pretty sure that Intel was raking in profits for all of these years in question and now they have a bada [...]
2   weskurtz81 74 5130 elbert
07-19-2006 at 04:33 AM
On [CPUs] Game Over? Core 2 Duo Knocks Out Athlon 64
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That's weird. 3 different cpu's, 2 different architectures, 3 different clock speeds. Yet on a number of hardocp's benchmarks all the cp [...]
7   pschmid 313 111593 Caboose-1
08-10-2006 at 08:54 PM
On [CPUs] Intel fans rejoice
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:cry: :lol: "Don't cry for the P4, alas it is the circle of life."
2   lordpope 53 2544 npilier
07-17-2006 at 04:58 PM
On [CPUs] beginning the end of conroe hype.
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I'm shocked that you would quote an article that states this in there testing methods. How do you explain this? "The ONLY differenc [...]
3   GotaLoveIM​C 101 7900 apache_liv​es
07-15-2006 at 08:31 AM
On [CPUs] Post-NDA Conroe Benchmarks
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"enthusiast" chips are always a rip off
4   ethernalit​e 154 9564 spud
07-18-2006 at 01:28 AM
On [CPUs] Core 2 on newegg
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Nice find!
2   bikerdjr 70 8855 BeAuMaN
07-17-2006 at 08:31 AM
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