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On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Case Lighting for Antec Nine Hundred     sirrobin4e​ver 7 669 tool_462
02-15-2007 at 05:25 PM
On [CPUs] Black Clouds Over The P4???
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I love it when old threads like this get resurrected.
    AmdMeltdow​n 46 887 nukchebi0
02-11-2008 at 12:29 AM
On [CPUs] AMD dying?Worth less than it paid for ATI
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AMD's K8 WAS quite a bit better than Intel's offering at the time of release, the Pentium 4 Prescott. AMD also beat Intel to dual core. [...]
    kellytm3 48 2088 Just_An_En​gineer
05-02-2008 at 11:35 PM
On [CPUs] cpu-z wrong or Mobo underclocking the CPU?
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Me as well. I feel the same way about DragonSprayer as well. I mean, WTF?
    d3f1 34 1244 Zorg
11-09-2007 at 09:06 PM
On [CPUs] Does Cache Size Really Boost Performance?
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Once again, no AMD....
2   Muk 99 3154 Grimmy
12-07-2007 at 09:03 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] How do you jump this old PSU (see pic)?
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There is no way to jumper the PSU. There should be a switch running out of the PSU that actually starts the PSU.
    zooairz 4 359 zooairz
10-24-2007 at 01:33 AM
On [CPUs] Parallel Processing, Part 2: RAM and HDD > Dual core S754 possible?
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Possible, yes. Viable no. In the processor world, the most money is made in the high end chips. When AMD went to socket AM2 754/939 were f [...]
    braitBR 7 341 braitBR
10-18-2007 at 10:07 PM
On [CPUs] Possible explanation for AMD's low yield on 65nm?
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If you don't like a good flamewar, you are on the wrong forum.
2   yomamafor1 52 2727 reynod
10-16-2007 at 03:21 PM
On [CPUs] Parallel Processing, Part 1: CPU Cores
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And this means that AMD's can't compete against the other dual and single cores? :non:
    Muk 33 2046 DrGonzo94
10-18-2007 at 12:53 PM
On [CPUs] Athlon 64 X2 6000+ vs Core2 DUO 4500?
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Thats a good buy. I have one myself and I'm sure you will not be disappointed. IMHO, the best price/performance card right now. Enjoy. [...]
    keeperos 36 7723 ryanthesav
10-03-2007 at 12:01 AM
On [CPUs] What if Your CPU Cooler Fails?
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I disagree..... :kaola:
2   Muk 52 2752 chris1979
10-31-2007 at 10:57 PM
On [CPUs] ScullTrail uses HyperTransport?
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I believe its spelled SKULLtrail....
    BaronMatri​x 28 1239 sirrobin4e​ver
09-29-2007 at 04:49 PM
On [Sound Cards] RCA audio to 5.1
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That might work.
    DXsocko007 5 705 nukemaster
10-01-2007 at 04:24 AM
On [CPUs] What would be the most sensible AM2 upgrade?
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I think that rules out the hard drive then.....but, Do one more thing more though: Start up a "Stutterer" game. Play for a b [...]
2   Jet boot J​ack 73 2736 Jet boot J​ack
09-30-2007 at 07:59 PM
On [CPUs] Safe AMD temps
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I ran an Athlon XP at 1.85v once too.....it died. It was a Barton 2800+ and I had it running at 2.4ghz. Topped at about 55C.
    montec 10 714 nukemaster
09-13-2007 at 07:44 AM
On [CPUs] Issues with application of Arctic ceramique
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Ok. I'm not doubting that you are doing this correctly, but just to make sure, check that you used the instructions from this page. If that [...]
    stackoverf​low 5 533 utaka95
09-10-2007 at 10:24 PM
On [CPUs] Barcelona/Phenom data officially coming out...
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Glad to see that Phenom is going to be at least somewhat competitive.
2   bixplus 74 4904 onestar
09-16-2007 at 11:41 AM
On [CPUs] Looking for the Best 939 CPU
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Opty 165 @ 2.7 ghz = 50% OC....;) (Using Stock Cooling too)
    tandynor 11 768 wingless
09-07-2007 at 01:48 AM
On [CPUs] Replacement CPU Cooler for AMD Dual Core
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Try looking at Its a list of the best heatsinks. They also have pretty comprehensive reviews on that site for most of them. Best of Luck
    pollenpaul 2 358 toasty2
09-07-2007 at 01:10 AM
On [CPUs] Please help.... takes 15 min to boot.
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I would reinstall windows. It gets angry.
    Newbie007 6 435 shadowmast​er625
09-05-2007 at 09:31 PM
On [CPUs] Another Q6600 temperature abnormality...
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I would suggest reseating the heatsink. High temperatures are often caused by a misaligned, or incorrectly installed heatsink. Make sure to [...]
    peewee9217 11 1615 Zorg
09-05-2007 at 06:35 PM
On [CPUs] good SMALL heatsink for Q6600
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From a thermal pad to arctic silver....probably 2-3 degrees. It could very well be much more, but then again, it could be less. Also remembe [...]
    mindspin31​1 8 663 dragonspra​yer
09-05-2007 at 07:27 AM
On [CPUs] Athlon x2 4000+ overheating!
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There are only 2 possibilities here. 1. The heatsink is NOT seated properly. This could be for several reasons: a. The heatsink is not le [...]
    NightScope 1 335 sirrobin4e​ver
08-29-2007 at 06:33 AM
On [CPUs] AMD's share price and stock news.
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It all makes sense now......thats how they sold those P4's when the A64's came out.....
4   SIRKILLALO​T 196 16797 shadowmast​er625
08-29-2007 at 05:19 PM
On [CPUs] Intel Q6600 core speed???
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Download and run this: It uses a torture test to use available CPU power. Try running up to four trials of this at the same time. Best of [...]
    fretman 17 1439 fretman
08-29-2007 at 12:31 AM
On [CPUs] Need Help on choice of CPU
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Keep it.
    HasteTheDa​y 11 441 runswindow​s95
08-28-2007 at 04:02 PM
On [CPUs] Have I damaged my CPU
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Wow.
    stackoverf​low 9 682 cyberjock
08-28-2007 at 10:21 AM
On [CPUs] FX-60 compared to new CPUs
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Try using the CPU charts from 2006. I know, some of the newest CPU's aren't on there, but you can still compare it to the E6400.
    Xaephod 14 584 sailer
08-26-2007 at 10:31 PM
On [CPUs] Good for gamming?
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I love my Antec 900. Its a great case....and I got it on sale....:)
    googleads 25 966 vincio_fil​iarum
08-26-2007 at 07:26 PM
On [Other Components] Help to buy Graphics Card about under 90$
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Pick up a 7600 GS or something like that. It's a recent generation card that has relatively low power consumption, decent performance, and w [...]
    BorisAro 12 547 BorisAro
08-28-2007 at 05:32 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PSU Fried - Need help choosing a new one
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Agreed.
    BlackAxe30​01 5 512 Rugger
05-01-2007 at 08:06 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Location of PSU relative to case
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Personally, I use a case with the PSU on the bottom. (Antec 900) The advantage of having the PSU on the bottom is that it keeps the PSU from [...]
    Tony08 11 964 Clue69Less
05-02-2007 at 08:25 AM
On [CPUs] Which Processor company is better?
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Mods: Please lock this thread. (Damn flamebait....) :evil:
    JiggaJigga 22 1418 Mandrake_
04-29-2007 at 04:22 AM
On [CPUs] Stuck heat sink
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Isn't that stuff a two part epoxy? How do you "accidentally" mix up a batch of epoxy? 8O :lol:
    caamsa 23 918 caamsa
04-27-2007 at 03:22 PM
On [CPUs] best bang for £ cpu ever?
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:?: Whatever. Anyway, yeah, good deal. Should OC great. I would be wary of the heat output, but with a good heatsink it should OC nic [...]
    gallag 9 720 oswold
04-26-2007 at 11:40 PM
On [CPUs] Semiconductor Production 101
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Thank you for a good read. (for once)
2   pschmid 65 6215 CousinVinn​ie
05-07-2007 at 09:46 PM
On [CPUs] Vcore Issues!!
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It is possible to run speedstep while overclocking, but it is likely that it will be unstable. Also, you can't adjust the voltage if speedst [...]
    Zaekeon 17 1148 benzene
04-28-2007 at 03:04 AM
On [CPUs] Why did AMD choose Tunisia to laucnh their next big thing?
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I was just going to link to this.....beat me to it...but since you are the OP of the other thread....I guess you win! :)
2   xpresso 50 3810 Sailer
04-23-2007 at 06:28 PM
On [CPUs] Does anyone know who to perm. disable EIST in laptop Core 2
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Over by the clock on the taskbar there should be a battery icon. Left click on it and change the power plan to high performance. Voila! Your [...]
    heruur 4 733 MrCommunis​tGen
04-21-2007 at 07:57 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Another PSU advice thread
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Was that really necessary? :roll:
    jedolley 8 668 jedolley
04-21-2007 at 06:25 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Quiet 120mm fans?
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Noctua fans are supposed to be incredibly silent. I've never actually had one, but thats what I hear. Rather expensive, but silent. They cla [...]
    COLLINS311 11 727 Stefx
04-21-2007 at 01:13 AM
On [CPUs] Funny quote from an Intel guy
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I'm a little more interested in Ruby's parts myself..... :D
    Phrozt 31 2802 1Tanker
04-20-2007 at 06:31 PM
On [CPUs] Is this a new Intel HSF design?
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Yeah, he's got to be right.
    joefriday 13 962 tehrobzorz
04-19-2007 at 01:55 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Armor + 25cm VS Antec 900
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No problems here either.
    Nocteratus 10 1209 Chuckshiss​le
04-22-2007 at 05:40 AM
On [Other Components] Using leaf blower to dust a PC!
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As president of Planet Spaceball, I can assure both you and your viewers that there's absolutely no air shortage whatsoever. Yes, of cou [...]
    SwampDog 47 1996 gondo
04-18-2007 at 09:50 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec Nine Hundred
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Yeah, the 900 is a great case. Dusty, but great. I picked mine up from a CompUSA for $65 after rebate. I suggest this case, but make sure to [...]
    NastyMat 36 3406 NO1sFanboy
04-23-2007 at 01:52 AM
On [CPUs] ghetto dual cpu?
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Agreed, and glad that someone finally pointed out that its impossible to do, as the pins on the back will be backward.
    FrozenLead 21 964 DaSickNinj​a
04-16-2007 at 09:30 PM
On [CPUs] The Gigahertz Battle: How Do Today's CPUs Stack Up?
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ummm.....this thread was pretty much dead..... let it die in peace. :?
3   pschmid 131 20469 sirrobin4e​ver
04-16-2007 at 05:47 AM
On [CPUs] Overindulge Yourself with QX6800
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I'm glad that we finally get a hardware article from Tom's Hardware. However, it would have been great to include full system specs and temp [...]
    bgerber 43 6567 enclaved
09-13-2007 at 05:43 PM
On [CPUs] upgrade from Opty 170 to FX60
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I disappear for like 3 hours and look what happens.....completely off topic....... :D :lol: :D
3   TomWaddle 114 3669 TomWaddle
04-21-2007 at 06:11 AM
On [CPUs] What would be a good cooler for amd athlon x2 6000?
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This review on frostytech.com shows both the AMD 4 pipe cooler and the Arctic cooling 64 freezer pro. A close look shows that the Arctic b [...]
    Sinntasy 25 1592 Noya
04-13-2007 at 07:29 AM
On [CPUs] fastest socket 939 Processor
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Sorry BigCharb....but he's using an Opty 148....which is >= 3700+. He also says that he likes the option of the Opty 185...even af [...]
    PR3DAT0R 10 929 sirrobin4e​ver
04-12-2007 at 06:23 AM
On [CPUs] Random Restarting Problem - need help
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Here's one that most people won't think of: Make sure that your PC is connected to a good power source. This means, not connected to the [...]
    cozwin 9 443 kshipper
04-13-2007 at 02:23 AM
On [Other Components] new forum on the net. EggXpert.com
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The forums work....but not the blogs..... aardvark, if your having problems....remember....it is a beta......
    drummerdud​e 26 1212 drummerdud​e
04-11-2007 at 10:52 PM
On closed [CPUs] Open Letter To Omid: Have You Lost Your Frakkin' Mind?
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I do the same thing these days.
6   CaptRobert​April 281 23366 mjam
04-15-2007 at 03:19 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec 900 VS Centurion 5
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Wow I really like the idea of routing the cables out of the front of the hard drive bays...I might just have to try that!
    dakrnguy 10 1130 I_Love_Tac​os
04-05-2007 at 03:26 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] How can i tell if i need a atx Powersupply or a micro atx PS
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Measure the outside of the PSU for us. That way we can be sure that a new one will fit correctly. Back in the day Gateway and all the major [...]
    theangryur​chin 4 428 theangryur​chin
04-04-2007 at 08:17 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Need More Wattage? The Answer!
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The review is dated April 1st.
    IcY18 13 775 Labrat636
04-11-2007 at 10:39 PM
On [CPUs] Intel Users Less Intelligent Than AMD
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Hmm.....I use an Intel and an AMD....does that make me only half stupid? :D :lol: (I also use an ATI and an Nvidia....hmmm.....)
2   bonkers 68 3144 Gh0stDrag0​n
04-03-2007 at 05:10 AM
On [CPUs] Intel if you are reading:Keep the chipset requirements equal
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
    highchris 13 955 Technology​Coordinato​r
04-02-2007 at 06:40 PM
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