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On [Other Components] Please help !!! !
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The thumb screws are supposed to be lightly hand tightened, they should come off with ease. Someone put some lock-tight on the threads perha [...]
    waly 1 210 sportsfanb​oy
10-26-2008 at 12:38 PM
On [CPUs] Q6600 50C and up to Hot?
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With a q6600 retail setup, you have nothing to worry about if your not overclocking, and your using the stock fan/heatsink. You will get a [...]
    Rock2292 8 273 Rock2292
09-05-2008 at 08:37 PM
On [CPUs] quad intel CPU decision help?
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What do you use your computer for primarily? At 2.7+ your chip should run any game and application flawlessly, provided you have a capable v [...]
    devils-hav​en 14 539 devils-hav​en
09-03-2008 at 08:52 PM
On [CPUs] Another CPU temp question
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If you going to be overclocking, you really should read this guide. There are two different temperature sensors on your chip. One is the tca [...]
    themyrmido​n 8 277 zerohour
09-03-2008 at 07:37 PM
On [CPUs] AMD Phenom FX Deneb Core - Kentsfield Beater
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Get use to it, people and organizations with the money and power have always been able to do what they want. It's like I use to get mad [...]
4   pogsnet 183 4390 yipsl
11-12-2008 at 08:25 AM
On [CPUs] Q6600 60c idle - need help
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The push pins probably aren't in all the way. It's a pain in the ars, but taking the mobo out and installing the fan out of the case is your [...]
    ya1theman 20 406 CompuTroni​x
09-02-2008 at 07:05 PM
On [CPUs] My PC Crashed and it won't turn on again. Please HELP
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Hmmm, did you unplug the power supply, remove the battery, then short the cmos jumper? Sometimes removing the battery alone isn't enough.
    Ubatubrasi​l 11 309 BadTrip
09-03-2008 at 02:49 AM
On [CPUs] Motherboard and cpu help
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Most mobos will let you update via usb stick, just for future reference.
    rasmusp123 7 201 yuvaraja
08-30-2008 at 09:35 AM
On [CPUs] Processor no longer runs upto speed
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Bad voltage regulator on the mobo? That is weird that it went up, never seen that before. Maybe try an RMA for the motherboard.
    thogrom 6 153 sportsfanb​oy
08-26-2008 at 03:04 AM
On [CPUs] Need help with BIOS...
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Your guess is as good as mine on the guide, time to use google.
    lulz at my​ RAM 21 216 lulz at my​ RAM
08-26-2008 at 03:58 AM
On [CPUs] i7 release date
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Spill the beans on how you killed your cpu, I'm curious
    jonj320 6 637 jonj320
08-26-2008 at 06:07 AM
On [CPUs] Relations between cooling and the cpu's lifespan
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Who cares, in two to three years after a processor is released, it's value is cut in 1/4, maybe more. I say crank it up, and if the little p [...]
    papermate 21 550 sportsfanb​oy
08-25-2008 at 01:43 AM
On [CPUs] RAM
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LOL, if you loosen the timings, then you won't be running cas4. You can set up a dual boot system that will let you select which OS you want [...]
    htoonthura 1 116 sportsfanb​oy
08-24-2008 at 05:35 PM
On [CPUs] Hanging at bios, first 2-10 reboots
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The Asus website should have all the bios update information. Have you tried booting with just the Crucials, or just the Corsair ram inst [...]
    kolibasa 4 165 cd14
08-22-2008 at 08:42 AM
On [Other Components] Help me rate this computer build please.
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Here's a list of parts from newegg, with a few upgrades total is $1,665.00 USD plus shipping Add a Scythe mini fan for the north bri [...]
    rockr23 5 220 sportsfanb​oy
08-21-2008 at 02:43 PM
On [CPUs] 1:1 FSB : Ram ratio. Is it necessary for Q9550?
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Dude it's funny how your no longer on me about any computer stuff, your ripping me for ripping you. Yes I call people names sometimes when I [...]
4   hohyss 171 2749 moe2freaky
08-31-2008 at 12:40 PM
On [CPUs] nehalem
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Is your mother Mrs. Brady?
    JED 16 410 spuddyt
08-20-2008 at 01:08 AM
On [CPUs] Q6600
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It will be better/faster at playing games, and way, way, way faster at video encoding type applications. I was making a dvd and I miscal [...]
    DigitalMic​ron 2 141 PEEPs420
08-26-2008 at 12:04 AM
On [CPUs] CPU core temp disparity
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Has to be a stuck sensor
    venusmalta 9 225 venusmalta
08-18-2008 at 03:33 AM
On [CPUs] My Q6600 runs is at ~35 degrees with 0% load. is this normal?
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Np... Those temperatures are normal if not low like the above poster stated, if they are your actual temperatures. To make an accurate asses [...]
    illusion46​57 5 351 dameon_ban​anaman
08-17-2008 at 05:07 PM
On [CPUs] Can you fry a CPU this fast without thermal paste/fan?
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I'm surprised, that sucks man
    megaten 11 493 charles488​64
10-19-2008 at 03:05 PM
On [CPUs] Nehalem is officialy Core i7
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I Couldn't agree more on the anoying "I" everything crap. I read there was a possible partnership with Volkswagen, to make an [...]
    jjokubausk​as 41 770 archibael
08-11-2008 at 06:35 PM
On [CPUs] Low 3dmark06 CPU score with q6600?
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Maybe you have other things running in the background. They do seems a little low, but I don't think they are low enough to worry about. [...]
    fallen2004 4 387 fallen2004
08-07-2008 at 02:58 PM
On [Other Components] PC Stories: How and why did you start PC building?
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On the power supply there will most likely be on set of 4 pin cpu power, and they can only go in one way. If your mobo requires 2, plug [...]
    DarcyHart 46 603 adrianmk2
08-06-2008 at 03:40 AM
On [CPUs] The future of processors
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You guys are making my nutz fall asleep
    yadge 18 544 sonoran
08-06-2008 at 02:49 AM
On [CPUs] Q6600 better overclocker chip?
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Speed step is on, drops the the multiplier and core voltage to safe energy.
    LB_Specter 15 350 LB_Specter
08-04-2008 at 02:47 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Eddie Van Halen Frankenstrips Pc Case
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Van Halen fan much?
    guitarhero​god 5 276 guitarhero​god
08-08-2008 at 12:47 AM
On [CPUs] CPU-Z reporting 2.224v on e8400 HELP!
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When I run Realtemp and Coretemp concurrently, I occasionally will get an error in "Core temp needs to close." Sometimes programs [...]
    willg95 24 403 Zorg
07-31-2008 at 09:13 PM
On [Sound Cards] Its been a long time...
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Quantum...you might have a point on a really nice expensive sub-woofer, however, like I said a good pair of speakers doesn't require one. I [...]
    halcyon 29 412 futurelic
08-02-2008 at 06:46 AM
On [CPUs] My PC upgrade - A few questions.
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How long do you plan to keep the setup above? If your going to upgrade in a year or two, get the fastest dual you can afford, if your going [...]
    Bengley 6 231 Bengley
07-31-2008 at 07:49 PM
On [CPUs] Inexpensive Processor
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Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $109.99 After rebate Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM S [...]
    dbman19 12 303 dobby
07-31-2008 at 08:33 PM
On [CPUs] dna computers in the distant future
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Just wait untill some crackhead scientist really gets the hang of nano robots and lets them out of the lab. All kinds of crazy stuff could h [...]
    mikekazik1 33 489 mikekazik1
08-02-2008 at 09:56 PM
On [CPUs] CPU Temperatures with my new PC Build (my first)
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ok... Reading and posting on other threds has helped me clarify the temperature thingy. *Note* Even if this doesn't completly solve your [...]
    Josh42O 22 346 sportsfanb​oy
07-27-2008 at 05:48 AM
On [CPUs] How do you measure your CPUs temp?
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It does thx
    Bodhidharm​azen 22 445 Zorg
07-27-2008 at 05:32 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Project:: Cosmos SKULLTRAIL
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I would make a plate or something cool, to cover the drive bays.
    coolmieste​r 49 1311 alphadan
08-09-2008 at 03:20 AM
On [CPUs] System hangs on ASUS bios page.... Please help.
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Reset your cmos by pulling the battery and shorting the jumper. Then try to boot into the bios with 1 stick of ram installed. If that [...]
    vlad0123 7 265 Mondoman
07-28-2008 at 08:45 PM
On [CPUs] Intel cuts prices on 45nm duals
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Not to mention the ghz war is about over and the multi-core race is begining. As said a million times, apps are becoming more multithrea [...]
    spathotan 12 479 mousemonke​y
07-20-2008 at 10:43 PM
On [CPUs] Q9450 Temps too high?
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Use realtemp 2.60 to measure your temperatures, if you aren't already. Also room temperature in which the computer is in. Don't worry [...]
    Darkbonez 5 356 CompuTroni​x
07-12-2008 at 01:36 AM
On [CPUs] Happy 4th Of July Fellow Americans!
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arggg not so loud everyone please
    ChaosGS 14 462 exit2dos
07-07-2008 at 04:05 PM
On [CPUs] difference between core and real temp
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how do I know what to set my tjunction value too in real temp? Q6600 b3= 95 or 100
    magoo2008 6 277 Grimmy
07-02-2008 at 03:26 PM
On [CPUs] CPU troubles...
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The q9450 or q9550 is all you should need. The extreme edition is a waste of money. The only reason to purchace an extreme chip is if you pl [...]
    Ketchup_ru​lez 2 161 dragonspra​yer
06-29-2008 at 03:15 AM
On [CPUs] 3dMark06 Scores
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everythinig stock? (no overclocking) if so, looks good to me.
    pneublet 12 335 mothhive
06-22-2008 at 06:29 PM
On [CPUs] Intel faces "massive" EU censure
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Intel should give the money to Amd to help start the race again.
    spoonboy 7 411 Technology​Coordinato​r
05-28-2008 at 07:34 PM
On [Other Components] Power on - No Post - Constand 5sec reboot
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Try unplugging all non-esential components, extra hard drives fans ect. Re-check your power connections and make sure everything is plugg [...]
    zerosugar 16 456 zerosugar
05-29-2008 at 10:56 PM
On [CPUs] bios update on p5k noe system wont boot
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I thought one of the things with the pk5 was bios recovery Via the disk that came with the board, perhaps not.
    dobby 6 221 endyen
04-25-2008 at 08:09 AM
On [CPUs] Monitor not booting
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Don't know if this helps but... When I upgraded my crt to my new lcd monitor, I got no picture. I had to hook the crt back up, uninstall the [...]
    nightscope 14 246 MU_Enginee​r
04-20-2008 at 04:38 AM
On [CPUs] Can we use neurons?
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You do age you just age slower relative to someone traveling slower than you, like the people left behind on our blue orb.
    Vertigon 48 1049 customisbe​tter
04-15-2008 at 04:44 AM
On [CPUs] which temp to believe?
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The more I read the more I don't trust any of them. The best thing to do is to go with the calibration thingy that Computronix wrote at the [...]
    agentofdoo​m 8 243 dagger
03-27-2008 at 02:35 AM

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