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[CPUs] CPU or Graphics card Upgrade?
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Speedbird |
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newton316 07-27-2007 at 04:21 AM |
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[CPUs] Core duo to Core 2 Duo Mobile upgrade question
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SpeedBird |
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SpeedBird 07-23-2007 at 07:12 PM |
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[CPUs] Buying 45nm Nehalem or 32nm Nehalem
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How can anyone decide which is better or if Nehalem is worth it at all? It's not out yet, so until it is there's no way of knowing
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Dommzyboy |
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cjl 07-23-2008 at 06:10 PM |
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[CPUs] Crysis Crisis
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The CPU seems to have a big impact when it comes to the performance of Crysis. I have recently upgraded from a 4400+X2 2.2ghz to a Q6600 and [...]
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ICC |
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jimmysmitty 07-21-2008 at 10:33 PM |
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[CPUs] Q6600 VS. E8400
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The Q6600 is good value and it has four cores that can usually OC to at least 3Ghz. Yeah the E8400 will probably hit 4Ghz, but an overclocke [...]
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febtiger |
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raif995 07-14-2008 at 09:37 PM |
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[CPUs] If AMD goes bankrupt will INTEL have monopoly?
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I wouldn't read too much into it, because both tech companies have had their down periods when it comes to the high-end performance lead. W [...]
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FugBen |
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jimmysmitty 07-25-2008 at 03:10 PM |
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[CPUs] Declare War on Rabid Fanboys Without Flaming!
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Had a re-think, Perhaps also have a 'CPU beginner advice' section purely for newbies asking for buying advice and keep more technical discus [...]
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TechnologyCoordinator |
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keithlm 07-16-2008 at 04:47 AM |
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[CPUs] Nehalem
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Extreme Edition CPU's are not worth the money
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mrplow99 |
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jj463rd 07-07-2008 at 09:11 AM |
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[CPUs] CPUZ shows Q9450 throttling down to 2.0 Ghz??????
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A feature called Speedstep that throttles down the processor when full speed is not required. Why is this good? well it saves energy while y [...]
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rkowalk |
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TechnologyCoordinator 06-29-2008 at 11:12 PM |
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[CPUs] Looking to buy a cheap pentium D
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I was talking about the average computer buyer who does not even know what overclocking is, but yeah Intel is better for people who do w [...]
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ChaosGS |
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joefriday 07-01-2008 at 07:42 AM |
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[CPUs] Phenom 9950 Black Edition available at Buy.com
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The problem is when Someone buys a mainstream CPU they'll probably also want a mainstream Motherboard. When it came down my decision between [...]
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sslusser |
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yipsl 07-03-2008 at 04:42 AM |
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[CPUs] Q6600 isn't real quad?
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It can never be a fair test on two different systems I suppose that's true, but my Intel system does have faster components in it's favor li [...]
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vochtige |
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harna 07-11-2008 at 01:59 PM |
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[CPUs] AMD Athlon 4200+ X2 upgrade to6400+ X2 is it worth it?
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Your judging your CPU on probably the worst optimized game in existence
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ainarssems |
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ainarssems 06-25-2008 at 09:07 PM |
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[CPUs] Q9450 or the outdated Q6600?
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Q9450 with no doubt is a better CPU, but not exactly leaps ahead of a Q6600. The extra money is just not worth it from a performance/price [...]
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rkowalk |
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wardancerx4 06-17-2008 at 06:22 PM |
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[CPUs] E1200 Versus E2160
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For the small price difference it's really worth spending the extra on the E2160.
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ChaosGS |
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wh3resmycar 06-16-2008 at 07:38 PM |
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[CPUs] quad core questions
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My Q6600 clocked to 3Ghz easy with a small voltage bump and the temps are acceptable with the Cooler I have.
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damage145 |
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damage145 06-16-2008 at 01:36 AM |
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[CPUs] Wait for Nehalem?
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Buy now unless new tech is literally around the corner, which nehalem isn't. There's always going to be something better.
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AbydosOne |
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dagger 06-14-2008 at 02:57 AM |
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[CPUs] Intel's boxed coolers...now with 20% more suck factor?
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The cooler that came with my Q6600 was barely able to keep my CPU cool when overclocked. These Stock coolers are really only enough for CPU' [...]
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joefriday |
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reynod 06-13-2008 at 04:21 PM |
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[CPUs] Should I get Q6600 or Q9300 or Spider 9850BE?
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Before I give my opinion I just want to say I don't hate AMD and I'm not an Intel fanboy. I have mostly used AMD processors in my systems, m [...]
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xpyrofuryx |
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iluvgillgill 06-10-2008 at 10:39 PM |
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[CPUs] q9300 vs q6600
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My new system is running a Q6600 and hit 3Ghz easily with a minor Voltage bump, I've not experimented any further yet though. If the Q6600 d [...]
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dopercat77 |
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Shadowthor 06-08-2008 at 08:53 PM |
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[CPUs] Broken down AMD guy...
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Just because a CPU doesn't win every benchmark, does not mean it's bad. If your current setup does what you want, is it really worth it?
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Shaihalud9 |
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Shadow703793 06-09-2008 at 09:34 PM |
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[CPUs] AMD 4400 X2 overheating 92 degreees!
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It seems Core Temp and Speed fan were both giving false readings. I burned my system with Prime 95 then turned off then quickly took the hea [...]
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speedbird |
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WiseCracker 06-08-2008 at 04:26 PM |
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[CPUs] Core 2 Due E6400 vs Pentium D 925
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It's not a dumb question, ignore that poster
You seem to have basic needs for your intended computer use, you'll not really see much improv [...]
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HotStuff2 |
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Mondoman 06-04-2008 at 11:16 PM |
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[CPUs] Nehalem and current CPUs
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There's not enough evidence to confirm how Nehalem will perform, so take any wild claims as a pinch of salt. You can also guarantee that Int [...]
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Karol4 |
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jimmysmitty 06-04-2008 at 05:21 PM |
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[CPUs] Intel nehalem benchmark
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What's the point of this I say? Like Super PI is a true indication of overall actual performance anyway :sarcastic: Then there's the questi [...]
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makaka |
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endyen 06-03-2008 at 07:59 AM |
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[CPUs] AMD quad core vs Intel quad core
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Are you denying that Phenom 9850 Motherboard support is poor? I've just built a new Quad system and I weighted up the Pro's and con's of [...]
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TPallidum |
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iluvgillgill 05-31-2008 at 05:24 PM |
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[CPUs] AMD version of e8400
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The Highest Dual core AMD currently offer is the 6400+ X2 that runs at a Clock speed of 3.2Ghz, but don't let the higher clockspeed fool you [...]
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banytoshbot |
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pauldh 05-29-2008 at 03:07 AM |
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[CPUs] Quads v Duos
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Large portion of Computer buyers don't overclock, only a minority of enthusiasts. Having A low multiplier hardy makes calling it 'Junk' [...]
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CPUser |
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aevm 05-22-2008 at 03:19 PM |
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[CPUs] Is Phenom the worst CPU launch of all time?
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The Pentium D was far worse in it's day, the high Clock speeds could not save it. In comparison AMD 64 X2's could run at considerably less c [...]
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wickedmonster |
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prox2far 06-07-2008 at 08:24 PM |
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[CPUs] How many peeps care about power consuption?
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Power Consumption does have relevance and long periods of gaming on high end systems will all add up in the end.I don't sit on my computer a [...]
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PoopSmasher |
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carod 05-22-2008 at 08:32 AM |
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[CPUs] Core 2 Duo 1.4 GHz T5270 vs Dual Core T2370 1.9 GHz?
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Sorry Didn't realize, the Poster stated the second option was a Core Duo. That's why I stated it would not run 64Bit
It also seems t [...]
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shah |
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ahmshaegar 05-20-2008 at 10:59 PM |
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[CPUs] VIA to launch dual-core CPU by the end of 2009
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Via CPU's aren't meant to compete in the performance market, they are low power cost effective solutions.
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Jake_Barnes |
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amdfangirl 05-16-2008 at 04:41 PM |
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[CPUs] Desktop CPU Mid-Range
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Good choice on the Graphics card and it's one less noisy fan spinning :) The E7200 from the reviews I have seen is faster than any of the ol [...]
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brendano257 |
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jimmysmitty 05-11-2008 at 10:40 PM |
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[CPUs] Upgrading My PC, Need Some Final Verdicts
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The new Phenom B3's are not all that bad and even the 9850 has a budget price tag. AMD have a good platform the 'Spider', which on certain m [...]
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j03b0b |
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j03b0b 05-11-2008 at 03:29 AM |
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[CPUs] CPU vs. GPU
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It really depends on the game, look at Flight simulator X that's CPU limited. FSX will still stutter on a slow CPU even if it's paired with [...]
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JDParham |
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jimmysmitty 05-13-2008 at 11:52 AM |
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[CPUs] Athlon X2 or AMD Phenom X3?
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Triple core Phenoms reviewed here and they don't look all that bad for a Budget system, but they have not included the 8450.
The 6000+ wi [...]
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mrfrantik |
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yipsl 05-09-2008 at 03:52 AM |
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[CPUs] X4 9850 Vs E8400 Vs Q6600
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Most benchmarks I have seen put the E8400 above the Q6600 in performance, Quads are more power hungry too especially when overclocked. Many [...]
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ducker19 |
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Grimmy 06-01-2008 at 04:58 PM |
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[CPUs] Just got my e7200 ordered! USA
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Each to their own ofcourse, but I never see the point in buying just because it's the 'latest', when I actually need an upgrade then I'll up [...]
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roadrunner197069 |
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roadrunner197069 05-23-2008 at 04:12 AM |
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[CPUs] Just got The Phenom 9850Be today!!!
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The problem is, the move from Socket 939 to 940 offered nothing substantial except a small boast with DDR2 Memory. I'm still using a 939 [...]
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medjohnson77 |
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Laeros 07-11-2008 at 05:31 PM |
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[CPUs] No Apple forum section and I'll leave this negative anti Apple site.
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I personally wouldn't buy a Mac because I can get more for my money buying a PC and more software/games work with Windows. Apple rip people [...]
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Grimmy 03-11-2008 at 10:32 PM |
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[CPUs] Think I could get $300 for a AMD 4000+ PC?
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Dell Computers are not garbage :fou:
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xpyrofuryx |
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blackpanther26 03-02-2008 at 02:16 PM |
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[CPUs] AMD Phenom 9100 May Be A Home Run
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I have nothing against Overclocking, but at the same time I understand it could ruin someones system. I have read various threads on differe [...]
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yipsl 03-13-2008 at 06:47 AM |
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[CPUs] Real Quad?
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Here in the UK I have seen the Phenom 9500 going for a mere £130 in some places. No Intel Quad has been priced this low yet, so AMD offer go [...]
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chluk2425 |
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TechnologyCoordinator 02-15-2008 at 01:53 AM |
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[CPUs] Socket A Sempron vs. Socket AM2+ Phenom
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I remember when I went from my old AMD Athlon XP 2000+ to a 2.2Ghz AMD dual core, the performance boast was huge.
You should notice a [...]
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wingedgecko |
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sedaine 02-08-2008 at 12:47 AM |
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[CPUs] Why AMD Tri-Core is Already a Failure
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I have noticed that the AMD Quads have been coming down in price and I have seen the 9500 going for a very reasonable £130. I have not seen [...]
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sedaine |
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endyen 02-07-2008 at 11:08 AM |
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[CPUs] AMD Phenom vs INTEL C2D and C2Q - 3D rendering and gaming benchmarks
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I have seen the Phenom 9500 priced around the £130 range on some sites and when combined with a cheap motherboard that is good value.
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I800C0LLECT 01-30-2008 at 08:41 PM |
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[CPUs] What is it with all the Phenom "sucks" responses....
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I don't think the AMD Phenom is that awful useless processor some on here like to make it out to be. It appears to offer solid performance, [...]
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LukeBird |
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LukeBird 01-28-2008 at 04:00 PM |
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[CPUs] AMD pwned
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Nothing wrong with AMD CPU's, it's just that AMD has nothing to compete in the high end.
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UncleDave |
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TechnologyCoordinator 01-25-2008 at 07:22 PM |
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[CPUs] Is buying a q6600 really going to be worth the cost right now?
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Don't buy on hype, that's a mistake. It's better to upgrade when it's actually needed.
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ryanthesav |
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jimmysmitty 01-19-2008 at 12:15 AM |
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[CPUs] Convince me about what CPU is best to buy please :)
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No it isn't
Oh it's a Joke, very clever :sarcastic:
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Shad0w |
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Shad0w 01-25-2008 at 12:51 PM |
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[Other Components] OCZ StealthXStream
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I am using that very same PSU (StealthxStream) in my system, and so far no reliability problems.
My system is as follows:
4400+X2
2G [...]
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dkoerner7 |
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TSIMonster 01-21-2008 at 08:30 PM |
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[CPUs] Phenom users............
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Phenom cannot match Intel's quads, but people are treating it like it's completely awful. It seems to offer decent enough performance, just [...]
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EdzBourne |
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keithlm 01-16-2008 at 05:18 PM |
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[CPUs] Pentium D the best my mobo will support!
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It's still a nice performance boast over the OP's celeron CPU. Not everyone can afford a new Motherboard and possibly a new windows lice [...]
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bdan |
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vochtige 01-13-2008 at 07:24 PM |
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[CPUs] AMD has bottomed - thank god!
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AMD ATI may not be able to compete with Nvidia on the high-end currently, but it's not a huge concern when ATI offers excellent performance [...]
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dragonsprayer |
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spoonboy 05-18-2008 at 03:42 AM |
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[CPUs] Black 9600 are out
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Looks like a good move from AMD, if the price drops I might even be tempted. Having an unlocked multiplier in theory at least should enable [...]
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moose64 |
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someguy7 01-09-2008 at 02:38 AM |
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[CPUs] AMD Overdrive to lessen power in idle.....
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The Intel quads are more power efficient than AMD's Phenom, but the difference isn't huge:
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EdzBourne |
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mathos 01-07-2008 at 06:52 PM |
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[CPUs] Why Intel Produce Celeron
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These Dual Core Celerons could be overclocking gems
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Bache |
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RuFuS 01-06-2008 at 08:03 PM |
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[CPUs] What CPU do i need to prevent bottleneck
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You'll see some gains buying a faster processor, but I doubt the increase would be huge especially as your current Processor is overclocked. [...]
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rockyjohn 01-07-2008 at 05:32 PM |
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[CPUs] Critique Zdnet's $2K MacPro QuadCore Killer
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That amount of power is not really intended for the average home user.
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OlSkoolChopper |
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OlSkoolChopper 01-11-2008 at 02:41 AM |
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[CPUs] Semiconductors Slide; AMD Trades in $6 Range
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Not good for AMD, but they can turn it around...hopefully.
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TechnologyCoordinator |
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major_spittle 01-05-2008 at 09:36 PM |

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