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On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PCWizard reporting +12v rail at 6.92v
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It sounds like a motherboard issue reporting false voltages, if the 12v rails fall below 11 instability of motherboard/hardware components w [...]
    gedafix 10 481 RetiredChi​ef
06-19-2008 at 08:48 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Wood case is complete! UPDATED: More pictures added!
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Very very impressive handiwork, you got good grades in woodshop? :) You definitely onto something here!
4   tool_462 190 22540 dobby
05-12-2007 at 04:13 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Power conditioners, line conditioners, voltage variations
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I personally use opti-ups besides my belkin and a 5 yr old HP UPS, the opti-ups has worked flawlessly for 1.5 years
    garyhope 13 503 stallyn
01-03-2007 at 04:23 AM
On [CPUs] Intel... You'd have to be nuts to think AMD can catch us
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AHHH shucks
3   BaronMatri​x 112 11220 RyanMicah
12-19-2006 at 01:44 AM
On [CPUs] I miss Mod Mike
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I second that!
    Fabe 39 1973 BaronMatri​x
12-14-2006 at 05:16 AM
On [Sound Cards] Creative X-fi in general; questions, comments, review
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indeedy a great card, sounds great, surely tech support is lacking, i have issues with nforce4 looping the audio, oh well cant be 100% happy
    dougyfresh 9 1413 darkguset
12-13-2006 at 05:02 AM
On [CPUs] Hello folks, can this PC be sold for 400 bucks?
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Bet its nice too look at for awhile, recommended uses, doorstop, boat anchor, dropping on enemies in iraq, really $400, you holding out on u [...]
3   chosenbkr 136 8643 CaptRobert​April
12-14-2006 at 08:31 PM
On [CPUs] S939 upgrade
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I prefer the X2 as it handles several processes flawlessly and with minimal slowdowns, but like everyone else says it don't make game play b [...]
2   Death-Deal​er 60 4507 sirheck
12-09-2006 at 02:26 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 400Watt enough?
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will work for daily computing, though a truepower 480 watt would be "best" for gaming since it has separate 12 v rails for the cpu [...]
    azy 19 589 I_Love_Tac​os
12-03-2006 at 03:17 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] How much can a 430W NEO HE HANDLE?
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I can think of some, antec sonata, thermaltake minitowers I seen them cover the optical drives pretty well
    k- 7 850 stallyn
12-03-2006 at 01:35 AM
On [Other Components] Computer lag when reading/writing CD/DVD
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Are you using the appropriate chipset drivers? Oftentimes w/o the drivers windows may fail to "see" the dvd roms correctly, You mi [...]
    theGuy82 5 477 theGuy82
11-07-2006 at 12:45 PM
On [Other Components] PSU VOLTAGES
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You need a plugin load tester and check the voltages with a voltmeter, antec has one with muliple LEDs that check all the rails and also has [...]
    JBS181818 6 736 JBS181818
10-22-2006 at 06:00 PM
On [CPUs] NVIDIA has x86 CPU in the works
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If it is true I rather stick with what the companies do best, Nvidia making great GPUs and AMD making great processors, no need to oil any s [...]
2   cherie2298​4 90 9169 NavySEALBr​ian
10-24-2006 at 04:09 AM
On [CPUs] Understanding CPU Temps..?
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does it have air intake on the front bottom of the case? I put a board to raise it for better airflow
    storm1234 7 1259 storm1234
10-18-2006 at 06:18 AM
On [Sound Cards] Audigy2 ZS or X-Fi XtremeMusic ?!
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I agree, ithe X-fi is a great card but somewhat overkill, the best feature is the crystalizer, works fine on my abit kn8-sli
    penguin1 18 2529 penguin1
10-25-2006 at 03:16 PM
On [CPUs] AMD X2 939 Prices
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I have noticed the 3800x2 has risen a tad since i bought mine last month, i agree they are a good buy though since DDR2 is SLOWER
    KiLo81 45 4771 DaSickNinj​a
10-19-2006 at 12:23 AM
On [CPUs] CPU destroyed?
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Processors are sorta hard to kill, chances the MB is bad, wouldnt hurt to stick it in another to see if it boots, them pins i hear are night [...]
    Efing 8 976 Sailer
10-17-2006 at 11:04 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] SeaSonic S12 Energy Plus SS-650HT
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I can mention enermax, antec also, as pretty silent units, sli ready for around $90-110
    Brokenpart​s 4 766 thefishdud​e
10-15-2006 at 12:37 PM
On [Sound Cards] what to look for in a sound card?
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I agree also that creative has stable drivers also, the Xtreme is a nice card.
    sektor 14 1347 rodney_ws
10-12-2006 at 07:13 PM
On [CPUs] Reported Shortage of AMD processors?
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Is there even such a chip made? hurrah for AMD finally kicking *ntels heinie around
2   qcmadness 93 5093 BaronMatri​x
10-13-2006 at 01:30 AM
On [CPUs] Athlon 64 temperature?
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I been using copper for ages, if the price is right it be worth it, since the stock HS are usually garbage in my opinion, i have one in my 2 [...]
    Zeapoorte 8 636 choirbass
10-11-2006 at 01:19 AM
On [CPUs] Inquirer: Firefox To Require Pizza Processor
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Now I am craving pizza with anchovies and chili peppers, GO FIGGURE!
2   orsino 73 4382 nottheking
10-04-2006 at 03:40 AM
On [Sound Cards] High-quality sound upgrades
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I suggest the X-fi which can be found for 89-130 smackers, speakers, 80 watts from a reputable company like creative, logitech, etc.
2   xslimmieji​mmiex 75 12296 xslimmieji​mmiex
12-28-2006 at 05:36 AM
On [CPUs] AMD Athalon 64 X2 clock freq vs L2 cache
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512 Will do just as well and less expensive then the 1MB part, also you will have less heat emanating off the larger core and transistor cou [...]
    IMGordy2U 5 703 stallyn
09-06-2006 at 02:57 AM
On [CPUs] Computer Problem
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a S.M.A.R.T. test "reads" the harddrive for statistics like access time, power up status, rotation delays among other things, try [...]
2   yieldan 60 3446 Chowganhim​e
09-05-2006 at 04:09 AM
On [CPUs] Bring back the "Turbo" button
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Wow I feel old for sure, My turbo button on my 286 didnt work half of the time back then, then again I hated the pee yellow monochrome monit [...]
    wickedmons​ter 33 3993 wickedmons​ter
08-29-2006 at 04:55 PM
On [CPUs] AMD 3800+ 64x2, any settings in XP I'm missing, SLOW??
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AMD has a x2 driver on thier page under utilities and drivers, I dont see much of a boost either unless I am burning a cd and downloading, i [...]
    gifty74 31 1835 the_ogs
08-27-2006 at 12:04 AM
On [CPUs] thermal paste for conroe?
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I would suggest using a small amount of goo gone to remove the sticker paste and wipe clean with alcohol, a small dab of artic silver 5 will [...]
    2Cb 13 904 illuminati​rex
08-25-2006 at 01:23 PM
On [CPUs] We Forgot about the Poor Apple Computer Company!
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Apple will find a way to continue selling overpriced items, with or without ATI, I am good for seein' apple get a a@@ kicking! Though why AM [...]
5   YO_KID37 202 11533 TurricaN_B​EL_
08-01-2006 at 08:47 PM

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