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On [CPUs] When should I upgrade?     sprucebr1 5 209 sprucebr1
11-22-2007 at 04:13 PM
On [CPUs] CPU Assitance please.
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Go with the E8500, you really don't need the quad core if you do gaming, and there won't be a big performance difference. The quads are nice [...]
    Vivid8 7 150 zenmaster
10-14-2008 at 01:53 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] help find a quiet psu
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OCZ StealthXstream 600watt PSU. :) super quiet, lots of room for extras.
    nate313 6 254 teh_boxzor
09-11-2008 at 08:15 AM
On [CPUs] Need recommendation for CPU [gaming rig under $1k]
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Intel: E8400 3.0Ghz 1333FSB 6MB Cache LGA775 CPU. AMD: Athlon 64 X2 5000+ BE 2.6Ghz 2000MT's AM2 512KB+512KB L2 Cache no HSF CPU. [...]
    enli 22 484 enli
07-29-2008 at 03:47 PM
On [CPUs] Help me choose a CPU
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I agree, the E7200 is the better choice here. I wouldn't worry so much about sensors. Just put a quality CPU Cooler on it, and It should b [...]
    lambofgode​3x 6 321 mofish
05-23-2008 at 09:04 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] i need a case!!
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I agree, Antec Nine Hundred. :)
2   stephenste​rn 53 10702 FrozenGpu
03-31-2008 at 07:00 PM
On [CPUs] is my cpu Intel e6320 bottlenecking my 8800gts?
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I agree, There should be no need for worrying about a "bottleneck", which is not a really good term to use anyway, but thats anot [...]
    gallionfc 41 1237 liswara
03-27-2008 at 08:05 AM
On [CPUs] I returned my 8400 today!!!!
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One other thing, if you don't like the E8400. Try an E8200 or even a X2 5000+ BE. I doubt this has anything to do with a $200+ CPU being [...]
5   eternal 230 6862 caamsa
06-17-2008 at 01:03 AM
On [CPUs] CoD4:MW CPU Requirements
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I would say that its safe to say that It will run fine on any Intel or AMD dual core (at 1.8Ghz +). This game requires a bit more on the RA [...]
    BatCommand​er64 32 3700 Halister_O​ne
08-25-2008 at 02:55 AM
On [Other Components] crysis, oblivion which one is more fun??~~
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I would have to say that these games are two different things, RPG vs FPS, hard to compare, seeing as they are so very different. Oblivio [...]
    jhyukkang 40 1704 TSIMonster
01-14-2008 at 04:28 PM
On [CPUs] FSB clerification!!
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Yeah, the E4500 will be fine with that board. I have that exact board myself, and I know newegg say its 1066/1333, but if you check out the [...]
    MNGamer 13 296 sprucebr1
11-21-2007 at 04:11 PM
On [CPUs] Apple Vs. IBM PC's
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When it comes to Mac's, its just not worth it. There are too many reasons why the PC wins. I mean if all you want is the MAC OS, just get [...]
    thenewtux 28 1219 Houndsteet​h
11-28-2007 at 02:27 AM
On [CPUs] intel in 50 years
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wow, 50 years is a long time. As mentioned I would think things will be done with nano technology. I would see it quite hard to even predi [...]
2   htoonthura 65 1798 Reynod
11-19-2007 at 02:49 PM
On [CPUs] 3.0 Prescott or 3.4 Northwood?
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I agree, wait for a while untill you have the funds. I'm sure you could afford a E2160 or something in the next while. The problem with P4 [...]
    zippea 13 682 babybudha
11-06-2007 at 04:54 PM
On [CPUs] Going dual or Quad for gaming? Dual is better right?
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I would agree that the E6850 is likely a better performer in games. Though I've read the the Q6600 is overclocked quite well, and that it i [...]
    Underbyte1​8 19 943 BrutalDawg​1
11-05-2007 at 12:24 AM
On [CPUs] Upgrade Predicament: CPU or GPU?
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Yeah, I agree the CPU/Mobo is the better choice. seeing as an 8600 GPU won't be the best choice. I hear it doesn't perform well in games. [...]
    Pogotron 23 668 cfvh600
10-25-2007 at 07:37 AM
On [CPUs] What to get: e6300 vs e4500 or wait for e4600?
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It kinda depends what you want. Faster fsb or better overclocker. I have an E4400 and it has at 10x multiplier. The E6300 was my original [...]
    worldofwar​craftwow 6 2444 phantom93
08-31-2007 at 10:46 PM
On [CPUs] Good for gamming?
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I would go with the Nforce 680i, but thats just me. the Q6600 is likely the best CPU for high end gaming or other intensive apps. I would [...]
    googleads 25 966 vincio_fil​iarum
08-26-2007 at 07:26 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Will this work for my situation?
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This might be kind of off topic, but I had a question about a PSU that might be somewhat close to what this thread is talking about. I rec [...]
    Pous 15 338 Pous
08-21-2007 at 02:27 AM

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