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On [CPUs] Gigabyte X58 extreme BIOS screens     someguy7 1 328 jimmysmitt​y
10-13-2008 at 09:32 AM
On [CPUs] Intel's and AMD's NDA     someguy7 8 251 Reynod
10-12-2008 at 04:27 PM
On [CPUs] Some AMD 45nm news     someguy7 9 344 Technology​Coordinato​r
10-09-2008 at 06:17 PM
On [CPUs] CPU Binning     someguy7 5 355 B-Unit
03-28-2008 at 02:25 AM
On [CPUs] slow compute because of cache/memory speed?
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You should not be able to notice a difference with any dual core just scrolling around windows and opening regular ol word documents.
    proto_prim​e 8 69 proto_prim​e
11-19-2008 at 06:37 AM
On [CPUs] X2 5400 Burned up MOSFETS
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Sounds like it had to be some kind of user error to me. A cpu with a properly installed cooler should never have something like that happen [...]
    curtaz1111 3 91 thefumigat​or
11-18-2008 at 03:07 AM
On [CPUs] HKMG overated?
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Because those chips have no competition from AMD. Both Intel and AMD have done this. When Intel was getting its behind smashed with netburst [...]
3   jaydeejohn 110 852 roofus
11-19-2008 at 12:56 AM
On [CPUs] The age-old question comparing Intel to AMD
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If you wont overlock I would consider spending a little bit more money on the cpu and get a e8400. But with the Info you gave its hard to [...]
    Dougx1317 4 121 someguy7
11-17-2008 at 01:40 AM
On [CPUs] Understanding Differences in Core 2 Duos
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The 8400 uses less power at stock and overlocked. Which in return of course causes less heat. If you are using the same cooler on both chip [...]
    andytheavs 16 249 Shadow7037​93
11-19-2008 at 12:27 AM
On [CPUs] Core i7 or Core 2
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Take out the DDR3 in the C2Q build. That is a complete waste of money. And you should also state what you will be using your machine for. [...]
    dude86 19 720 kubes
11-17-2008 at 05:19 PM
On [CPUs] E6400 vs. AMD Phenom 8750 Triple Core
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If your not going to overclock you dont actually need the DDR2 800. Your current ram will run just fine with a E8400 or any core2(except for [...]
    mofoliar 12 327 mofoliar
11-11-2008 at 05:41 PM
On [CPUs] Ouch - The new AMD CPU's are slower than the Q6600!
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This is utter BS. And I'm Sarah Palin. Make sure to check me out on the tube on tuesday.
    tehlexinat​or 39 1068 Knewt
11-12-2008 at 01:51 AM
On [CPUs] E2180 vs E2200
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Wow thansk for bumping a old dead thread for that. Go read the overlocking guide
    syrold 12 2171 Jalida
11-05-2008 at 08:40 PM
On [CPUs] New Chip installed causing almost like lag spikes
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What did you uprgrade from? Did you clear the Bios? Do have the AMD dual core patch driver running? Is everything running at the right specs [...]
    hardtimes9​9 11 330 Kari
11-06-2008 at 03:36 PM
On [CPUs] AMD or Intel CPU for Radeon 4870???
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You do not have to use a AMD cpu. Heck the only CPU you have to use is one supported by the mobo. You could go with AMD if you choose. A [...]
    kkkk1 11 547 ghmage
11-01-2008 at 03:49 AM
On [CPUs] A good cpu for a 4870 radeon
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I agree with sailer, I would go for the 5000BE and overclock it. Since its nice and cheap. If your not going to OC the 6400 would be nice al [...]
    kal20mx 14 419 kassenz
10-31-2008 at 04:56 AM
On [CPUs] E8600 vs. Q9650
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Your chipset is not great for overclocking. For the work you do with your machine the quad will help a lot. You will be able to overclock [...]
    angelsfana​tic 23 708 angelsfana​tic
10-31-2008 at 05:25 AM
On [CPUs] Running scared - Intel misses EU deadline in antitrust case
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Before I even looked at the name, I already knew which AMD troll started this thread.
    enigma067 4 236 randomizer
10-30-2008 at 03:34 AM
On [CPUs] AM3 or Intel i7 or intel quad core
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I dont get how you figure going the AMD route is much cheaper. If your machine is built for mainly gaming there is no need to wait for i7 [...]
    nevos2005 27 1108 spathotan
11-02-2008 at 01:48 AM
On [CPUs] !very important arctic freezer 7 and e8500 question...
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And get everything off of both the cpu and heatsink
    xrecoilxju​stinx 7 252 someguy7
10-29-2008 at 05:58 AM
On [CPUs] Cant OC to 3ghz o.0
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Change your ram multi and keep it running with in its spec. Set it to 2x. So at default FSB which is 333 your ram will be running at DDR2 67 [...]
    shortshift​23 18 329 jimmysmitt​y
10-30-2008 at 08:48 AM
On [CPUs] Which CPU is better for 9800 GX2?
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Stick with what you got
    brigada37 6 321 brigada37
10-30-2008 at 03:39 AM
On [CPUs] Intel Q6600 to an AMD 9950, Upgrade or Downgrade?
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Only a complete idiot would tell you something like that. The person would be a complete idiot if it was the other way around as well. If yo [...]
    ajcroteau 19 762 amdfangirl
10-30-2008 at 06:41 AM
On [CPUs] Intel appeals EC antitrust findings
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I like turtles
    enigma067 21 592 roofus
10-26-2008 at 08:42 PM
On [CPUs] Which CPU should I buy? Rest of my PC specs here.
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You should be able to clock your cpu to 2.33GHZ with your ram. That is the default speed of your ram. DDR2 677 is the bare minimum ram neede [...]
    andresss 14 297 andresss
10-27-2008 at 08:24 PM
On [CPUs] Please Help to Select CPU ! Urgent
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You may want to at least consider looking into a Phenom or waiting for the Denab or Intels i7. From what I gather(I dont run muliple VMS mys [...]
    chinthakar​u 10 225 chookman
10-22-2008 at 02:31 AM
On [CPUs] AMD and Intel processors?
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An AMD system is not much less expensive as you put it. They two chip makers products are actually priced pretty closely together. That of c [...]
    WIIINGS12 11 316 bobwya
10-21-2008 at 02:18 PM
On [CPUs] E6600 vs. Q6600 Any Difference right now?
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If you want a upgrade to play FSX then the a quad is the way to go. And since you are overclocker the q6600 is kind of a easy a choice. It s [...]
    Spitfire7 7 402 someguy7
10-20-2008 at 10:08 AM
On [CPUs] i7 940 Benchmarks
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So let me get this right? Now just about everybody on these forums is a hard core gamer. Or builds there machines for gaming or whatnot. So [...]
3   BadTrip 143 2348 reynod
10-28-2008 at 11:20 AM
On [CPUs] Q6600 multiplier?
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crazy, a person can overclock his cpu to 3ghz but doesnt even know what speed step is
    drums101 8 305 randomizer
10-16-2008 at 08:21 AM
On [CPUs] Intel Core i7 (Nehalem): Architecture By AMD? : Introduction
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TROLL
3   enigma067 102 1714 reynod
10-23-2008 at 02:11 PM
On [CPUs] AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200 vs AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000
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Dont even think about it. You have a socket 939. The x2 6000 is AM2. You cant use it in your board. The cpu you got now is one of the best y [...]
    pipespinne​r 5 293 mike99
10-13-2008 at 12:13 PM
On [CPUs] Deneb 2,2 GHz --> 4,0 GHz
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2.2 to 3.2 would be fricking great overclock. Me thinks many folks have been spoiled by Intels c2d c2q and even AMD's X2 black editions. [...]
    kassler 29 640 jimmysmitt​y
10-13-2008 at 12:33 PM
On [CPUs] AMD Deneb ES 4.0GHz this time no ****
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What in the world. So now a 4ghz denab=6ghz quad core penryn. I wonder where that figure came from. And all this voltage crap needs to stop. [...]
    chaohsiang​chen 45 1463 radnor
10-13-2008 at 07:31 PM
On [CPUs] Core i7? No. An arm and a leg
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This has got to be the third time this tool has used the newegg doesnt have any x48 boards for under 300 bucks BS. Dont worry folks sometine [...]
4   BaronMatri​x 165 2618 yipsl
10-12-2008 at 08:07 PM
On [CPUs] When is the 64x2 6500 AM2+ processor coming out?
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That is pre-order. It is not out.
    Rwayne 14 308 epsilon84
10-09-2008 at 05:33 PM
On [CPUs] C2D showing 1 core.
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Go to device manager/processors and see what it says. If it doesnt show 2 cores there. Clear cmos and see if that helps. Also when your in [...]
    ajrichie 8 197 tekzor
10-08-2008 at 05:40 PM
On closed [CPUs] Deneb does 4.3GHz on air
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Where are these post that say it will "definitely" be an insane overclocker. I didnt see any? I have come across many of post sayi [...]
3   kassler 113 2216 turpit
10-08-2008 at 08:50 PM
On [CPUs] CPU upgrade - 100mhz vs 1mb L2
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One should not base how much cache has a impact on a cpu by comparing a K8 AMD to an Intel core/pentium/celeron.
    LordPie 9 253 amdfangirl
10-08-2008 at 12:46 PM
On [CPUs] AMD going "Fabless"
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 		    ImajorI 3 167 zenmaster
10-07-2008 at 07:30 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600: 1333vs1066
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The increase in FSB speed will make very little difference. Raising the FSB and dropping the multi down is pointless for the most part Yo [...]
    snufflekit​ty 6 374 jimmysmitt​y
10-06-2008 at 09:02 AM
On [CPUs] AMD 5400+ BE compatiblity
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It should work. Most likely MSI just didnt update the support list.
    Nort 2 131 Dekasav
10-05-2008 at 07:24 AM
On closed [CPUs] Where is Budapest?
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I read this when he 1st put up that lie. But I couldnt even think of anything to say except for him a lying tool. And I just didnt want to [...]
    BaronMatri​x 36 591 Jake_Barne​s
10-05-2008 at 07:42 PM
On [CPUs] which one?
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Would help if you stated your current cpu and gpu. But since your a gamer and a webrowser you should look at upgrading your video card 1st o [...]
    ajrobs 6 151 brendin
10-04-2008 at 07:05 PM
On [CPUs] Crippled Black Dog Breaks 3.3 on SB750 w ACC
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Most people dont need anywhere near a 3ghz dual core. That is not counting the netburst dual cores. A intel core based cpu and a x2(there is [...]
    sighQ2 33 812 kazuya-kun
10-06-2008 at 05:44 AM
On [CPUs] Need some quality opinions on a potential upgrade...
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I would not spend money for a new Intel based system if i was you. Keep in mind though if you're looking into getting a Phenom to OC, your [...]
    dannyboy27 15 355 dannyboy27
10-03-2008 at 01:16 PM
On closed [CPUs] BIG difference
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Do not even waste your time with this TOOL. Everything he ever post is pure AMD BS. He is nothing but a troll. To bad we just cant slap the [...]
    enigma067 23 689 turpit
10-01-2008 at 03:02 AM
On [CPUs] 4 Ghz Core i7 920
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Wonder if that chip will make it a week at 1.47 volts.
3   BadTrip 122 3644 pausert20
11-04-2008 at 03:58 AM
On [CPUs] Intel Core i7 Processor Models and Pricing Revealed!
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That is just about the dumbest and most uninformed thing I think I have ever seen baron post. For somebody who reads and follows hardwar [...]
2   AuDioFreaK​39 86 1571 randomizer
09-19-2008 at 01:35 AM
On [CPUs] Questions on BE Athlon 64 X2 5400+
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If your mobo supports it thats the way to go now on the intel side. Not the e2200
    taverasme 4 214 epsilon84
09-15-2008 at 02:08 AM
On [CPUs] What happened to the 5800+???
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out of stock baron
    Tr3y Fitty 10 233 Tr3y Fitty
09-12-2008 at 03:06 AM
On [CPUs] Best Price/Performance CPU excluding overclockability
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This is not easy to pick out a cpu. There are so many cpus that have great price/performace. The 8500 is $190. and the E8400 is 170. For a c [...]
    andersonj2​1 9 425 epsilon84
09-10-2008 at 03:45 AM
On [CPUs] CPU help
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Q6600 and OC it. Will be fast enough for your gaming and you have the extra cores in photoshop. Though its still a tough choice considering [...]
    Maziar 12 247 Maziar
09-10-2008 at 08:11 PM
On [CPUs] Looking for a new, good CPU, need advice, Is it a good time to upgrde?
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Overclock your current cpu for a free upgrade. If that still isnt good enough look some GPU charts and see if a graphics card upgrade will g [...]
    illuminati​rex 8 281 chookman
09-10-2008 at 02:50 AM
On [CPUs] AMD Kuma Phenom 6500 BE soon to be released?
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I wonder if these chips are going to actual dual cores or a phenom with 2 cores disabled. It dont make sense to me that the dual core versio [...]
    kazuya-kun 32 1037 Just_An_En​gineer
09-10-2008 at 10:39 AM
On [CPUs] Best CPU for programmer (and photographer)
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That double the work is BS
    szopen 5 303 geofelt
09-02-2008 at 11:01 PM
On [CPUs] When will Nehalem be on the shelves ...
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You will know its coming soon once people start to get there hands on the ES samples of the chips. Until then, dont get your hopes for it co [...]
    V01 9 363 physx7
09-02-2008 at 06:11 AM
On [CPUs] what processor can my mobo handle?
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probally the pentium 4 northwoods that run on 533fsb. Basically it isnt capable of running any chip this is really worth the upgrade.
    magicfreak​123 16 431 Mondoman
09-27-2008 at 08:01 PM
On [CPUs] Will the 45nm AMD processors compatible with current AM2+ boards?
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100 percent no. Its mainly up to mobo makers to release bios for the chips. We had this entire mishap when the phenoms 1st came out. Some AM [...]
    rwayne 10 448 jimmysmitt​y
09-03-2008 at 01:53 AM
On [CPUs] 9950 Phenom vs Q6600
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Either cpu would be fine but If i was you I would go with Intel. You said you if you overclock the cpu you wont be pushing them to hard. The [...]
    mercury529 46 2592 wisecracke​r
09-01-2008 at 05:15 PM
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