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On [CPUs] Return of the $1,250 CPU     The_OGS 16 1937 the_ogs
01-15-2007 at 10:24 PM
On [CPUs] AVG 7.5 removal crashing systems
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The thing is, AVG 8 follows you everywhere you go on the Tracks your surfing (for safety, you understand). The "free antivirus" h [...]
    dragonspra​yer 35 771 Technology​Coordinato​r
06-02-2008 at 06:41 PM
On [CPUs] switching over to thermal paste
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Usually these coolers are very good, and the CPU runs fairly cool anyway, not needing an even heavier cooler. What about ambient temps, [...]
    stealth91 4 291 technology​-sponge
01-01-2008 at 12:03 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Psu Question
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I forgot to mention... The 12v rails were split into 2x and 4x because supposedly they didn't want the rails to go over ~20A. Later-model [...]
    igotrice42​4 4 228 igotrice42​4
12-01-2007 at 04:58 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Need help to buy a third psu in 1 month
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Wow... :love: I want one of those! Regards
    charlesg99 14 459 Maverick7
12-06-2007 at 03:06 PM
On [CPUs] am2 phenom upgradability? FORGET IT!!!
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What MrsBytch's rig runs at is beside the point. Officially, P35 and X38 boards don't support the FSB1600 CPU, it's just fact. Sure they'l [...]
2   psymanprod​uctions 60 2605 koss63
11-29-2007 at 07:42 PM
On [CPUs] help with my E6750!
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Grimmy! Please write properly: I hope I wasn't being too harsh :love: Otherwise you will require a map, to get to harsh... y'know? Heh [...]
    guynaa 9 257 Grimmy
11-26-2007 at 09:39 PM
On [CPUs] Artic Silver 5 sucks!
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Wow - my rig idles @ 38C (or 35C with SpeedStep). NightScope you must have poor hot air exhaust from your case. Is there no fan on the ba [...]
    Evilonigir​i 42 988 CompuTroni​x
11-27-2007 at 07:27 AM
On [CPUs] AMD 64 x2 4200+ Failed Upgrade!
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Guys! Who said he has the latest BIOS!? I'm showing BIOS updates to v/ F19 (2006/03/30) for Rev. 1.x mobo. Raged, do you have Rev. 1.x or [...]
    Raged 28 1374 monsterroc​ks
12-02-2007 at 05:31 AM
On [CPUs] AMD 6400+ vs E6750
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Hi nomad3700, In theory, the AM2 mobo should save you a few $$ vs. an Intel mobo. That X2 6400+ Black Edition is a nice CPU, but the E6750 [...]
    nomad3700 39 5639 gudodayn
12-14-2007 at 06:42 AM
On [CPUs] Crysis Demo cleverly rigged?
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We love FarCry! Fantastic game. But I do agree, gameplay is so much more important than mere eye-candy... And - the game isn't even out [...]
2   wirelessfe​nder 50 2432 dragonspra​yer
11-14-2007 at 06:19 PM
On [CPUs] AMD help
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This is good advice! And a very affordable CPU, highly clockable I hear. Great performance - but no included CPU cooler, so it's perfect [...]
    5killer 12 501 amdfangirl
11-15-2007 at 07:59 PM
On [CPUs] CPU multiplier problem!
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It's true though! Unless he bought it (and didn't build it), so we help him out. I just leave it enabled because I am certain it works w [...]
    kyuicious 30 878 Zorg
11-16-2007 at 05:18 PM
On [CPUs] Dual Core Upgrade Issues
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No worries - you are apparently set up properly (and not one of the strange-memory-divider CPUs). This is different than earlier info... [...]
    cactusnic 29 1151 cactusnic
11-14-2007 at 09:41 PM
On [CPUs] E6750 or E6600?
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No. And yes :) You can run 300FSB (1200QDR) easily, all stock voltages/settings and the E6600 will give you 2.7GHz. These CPUs are all [...]
    VillageIdi​ot1 10 536 the_ogs
11-10-2007 at 07:20 PM
On [CPUs] E6300 only showing one core
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That's harsh... Windows appears to see multi-core CPU (but not really...?) Yes, could be OS problem. I would first uninstall the CPU from d [...]
    johnnybigg​les 12 675 Zorg
11-12-2007 at 12:14 AM
On [CPUs] cpu-z wrong or Mobo underclocking the CPU?
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Yes it's all very interesting Zorg. So it seems that with C1E and EIST enabled in BIOS, it doesn't matter your Windows Power settings, ie. [...]
    d3f1 34 1244 Zorg
11-09-2007 at 09:06 PM
On [CPUs] $500 for cpu,mb,and ram?
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Hi Winnipeg, Well, you've made up your mind on the mobo? I shall bite my tongue then. And the E6750 is a no brainer, they are only $199 bu [...]
    Pintail 15 312 the_ogs
11-07-2007 at 11:46 PM
On [CPUs] My Core Duo scored 555 in 3DMark06, whats wrong? (CPU-Z pics)
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LoL - Kano523 your CPU appears to be throttling as one core reaches 85c. At least in the good old days, the thing would just catch fire and [...]
2   Kano523 76 2175 Zorg
10-31-2007 at 11:27 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] can i use a 20pin power supply in a 24pin slot?
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You can buy an adapter to take the 20-pin and turn it into 24-pin. You don't need anymore power then what you already have at the moment, so [...]
    merk 11 576 the_ogs
08-24-2007 at 06:44 PM
On [CPUs] CPU / Motherboard Compatability Questions -- Help!
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Hi Rhodey, So it supports 133MHz FSB (266DDR) but won't do 166... No worries; any FSB133 Athlon should work. The Palomino models are 180nm [...]
    Rhodey 3 388 Rhodey
08-25-2007 at 01:40 AM
On [CPUs] What is a good 3dmark06 score these days??
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Hey something like ~6000 3DMarks 06 is a great score - the '06 is tough! 3DMark 05 is easier (but not for most people's computers, heheh... [...]
4   RyanTheSav 159 8939 inspector7​1
09-14-2008 at 07:51 PM
On [CPUs] E6600 shows up as a 1.8 ghz chip?
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I have noticed the new CPU-Z 1.40 under-reports the CPU speed! It showed reduced speed, as if SpeedStep was engaged, but I was certain I ha [...]
2   flyingmach​ine 74 3941 Grimmy
05-22-2007 at 09:22 PM
On [CPUs] E6600 tops out at 2.93 ghz
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Yes - exactly... but more than that, at what speed is the op running the memory? @ comrade You can't run the RAM at DDR2-800 speed, you [...]
    comrade 23 1594 BustedSony
05-22-2007 at 05:41 AM
On [Sound Cards] Do you even need to buy a sound card these days?
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No.
    texan1337 17 1786 Lazarus7
02-16-2007 at 03:27 AM
On [Other Components] Bios troubles...
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Hi guys, When the BIOS is flashed using Abit FlashMenu, there is a tick-box to clear CMOS! This is always a good thing anyway - unfortunat [...]
    Feathersto​ne 9 1422 DragonSpra​yer
02-08-2007 at 01:32 AM
On [CPUs] How hot is too hot for a E6400 CPU?
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:lol: YES! LoL... My rig idles @ 28C Maxes out @ 46C (playing Oblivion). Obviously your cooling is incorrect, Regards
    Stone9 31 2740 Stone9
02-01-2007 at 06:08 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] What is the CFM of the default Cooler master 830 fans?
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Hi Cronjob, A typical 120mm fan moves at least ~40CFM (even a slow one). In a normal midtower case with 6 cubic foot volume, this will cha [...]
    Cronjob 5 842 Cronjob
01-28-2007 at 08:44 PM
On [CPUs] how small will processors get
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Hi guys, I wanted to reply because most people don't understand these numbers - just like a gazillion dollars, just how many zeroes is that [...]
    lewbasebal​l07 9 799 moogles
01-27-2007 at 06:19 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] i need a good modulair psu
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Hi Triple, I can recommend Enermax Liberty as a great product. It has 2 x 12V rails and it has enough amps to feed them both! Many PSUs h [...]
    Triple 3 425 The_OGS
01-27-2007 at 05:11 PM
On [CPUs] 3500+ to x2
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No. It's like changing anything else - vidcard, burner, whatever. No new OS required (thank goodness! or I would never get any work done. [...]
    nh484000 8 655 FeareX
01-16-2007 at 12:17 AM
On [CPUs] Intel core 2 duo E6400 overclocking/RAM/Mboard requirements
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Sorry - thought I saw Liquid in your setup (seeing things again :o ) @ madmurph, BruBold I get 2.4GHz @ 300 FSB baseclock, easy. All you E [...]
    PANFACE 13 2263 hairyhaggi​s
01-15-2007 at 05:55 PM
On [CPUs] intel e6400
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Hi petei, I purchased my E6400 back in August (when they first came out) for $295 Canadian... Today they are $259 bucks. Notably, the E66 [...]
    petei 3 536 the_ogs
01-07-2007 at 05:48 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] First timer needs help with a case and PSU.
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That's a fantastic case. Good price too! It is $159 bucks (Canadian) at my local shop. You will find that an excellent investment, L8R
    GuyPerson 10 879 The_OGS
01-02-2007 at 12:02 AM
On [CPUs] E6400 and the E6300
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No, for overclockers the E6300 is better because of the lower multiplier. I guess it depends on your definition of 'better', heheh... The [...]
    Wiggles 1 504 the_ogs
12-26-2006 at 07:03 PM
On [CPUs] AMD Processors and Motherboard Compatibility
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Guys, please. MattTheNewb needs to run CPU-Z I was surprised to hear the memory is DDR2 (but yes, if it's an AMD Dell it must be new). [...]
    MattTheNew​b 31 1736 RyanMicah
12-21-2006 at 05:38 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Question on Airflow and Fan Direction
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LoL, you gotta bolt your rig down to something to run that, don't you? Yes sounds like an airport anyway (even if your rig doesn't take r [...]
    drunkles 6 1366 The_OGS
12-18-2006 at 06:55 PM
On [CPUs] amd 64*2 3800+ or intelcore2duo which is better
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This is interesting. I must admit, I don't use 64-bit OS (who does?) But I recall, I have seen some discussion about this. I remember, C [...]
2   gururaj 58 2531 turpit
12-19-2006 at 07:45 AM
On [CPUs] Help me chose: Athlon 64 X2 5200+ VS. Core 2 Duo E6400?
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LoL, so true - look at OCnewb, running E6400 @ 3.7ghz (463x8) heheh, that's 175% or what? But ya gotta OC these a little bit, why not? Ev [...]
2   Esafix 87 7764 darious007​77
12-19-2006 at 05:26 PM
On [CPUs] made a mistake!@!!
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LoL :lol: 3DMark what, '03? Lemme see here: my rig does 19786 3DMarks (no mistake) and >11000 on '05, too. But I did need a laugh... [...]
2   7angofragg​er 56 3244 CaptRobert​April
12-15-2006 at 03:59 PM
On [Other Components] Computer crashes for no reason...
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I stated to disagree, with agitation. No! No! His hardware is not solid, he's not ready for any OS yet! However, it's not a new rig and [...]
    firehydra2​k 49 2906 firehydra2​k
12-16-2006 at 08:32 AM
On [CPUs] Having problem with my CPU thermal throttling, need help
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No, the best thing is to properly install the cooler you have, properly attached and with the correct compound. The OEM compound 'melts' [...]
    Shirosaki 23 1131 The_OGS
12-12-2006 at 05:46 PM
On [Other Components] GFX upgrade, AGP
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Hi Cturfors, Yeah that nVidia 7600GS is pretty well the top AGP choice right now. There have been nice GeForce 6800 boards and also Radeon [...]
    Cturfors 13 1294 rodney_ws
11-22-2006 at 07:06 PM
On [CPUs] The blue screen of death
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Right. Well technically a Volume (which could be comprised of 1 or more partitions) can't be mounted; it could also be an external volume [...]
    Still_Life 6 1184 CompuTroni​x
11-19-2006 at 11:19 PM
On [CPUs] AMD 64X2- help desperetly needed!!
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Hi 3Ball, I think there are actually 3 models of x2 3800+. The 35W one is kind of rare (and pricey) but I believe it runs ~1V. The middle [...]
    JakobBloch 6 510 The_OGS
11-16-2006 at 11:48 PM
On [CPUs] Bios flash
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Yes! All of the above...
    Emperor77 5 421 Assman
11-13-2006 at 01:24 AM
On [CPUs] Relationship between Memory Frequency and CPU
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Nobody is entirely sure exactly what the dual-core patch does - the best source of info is probably on AMD where you download it. I underst [...]
    mazott 4 1240 mazott
11-13-2006 at 12:39 PM
On [CPUs] Max voltages for E6600 and PC6400 OCZ Plat Rev. 2
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4-4-4-12 at that speed and ~2.0V would be fantastic, ideal. The next stop is 3-4-4-10 and you might get it @ 740MHz with ~2.3V or so, but t [...]
    FishBoi 7 429 Wr
11-08-2006 at 10:56 PM
On [CPUs] confusing conroe questions ?
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Okay Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3, right? $175 bucks CDN, I'm gonna take a look right now. (I'm supposed to be working, heheh :^) So it has a stou [...]
    braincell1​973 25 1933 braincell1​973
11-06-2006 at 07:39 PM
On [CPUs] I Dont Get It 1:1 Ratio? Whats that?
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Yes, good points Jack. 8.4GB/s CPU bandwidth is matched perfectly by 2 x PC2-4200 in dual-channel (128-bit) mode. Things are viewed differe [...]
2   slim142 54 4612 wusy
10-30-2006 at 10:42 AM
On [CPUs] dual core/ram question
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Hi wasamonkey, In a modern system with dual-channel memory, you could always configure it in single-channel - say you had mismatched sticks [...]
    wasamonkey 6 924 EnFoRceR22
10-21-2006 at 06:05 PM
On [CPUs] Upgrading a PIII
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Hi Joe, Hey I've got a nice K6-III 450MHz rig on Asus P5A! It runs WinXP okay (640MB PC133 memory). @ szembek Hi, I have just upgraded a [...]
    szembek 8 1001 joefriday
10-19-2006 at 08:04 PM
On [CPUs] AMD X2 939 Prices
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That's great! It will be good. Hey I just checked back at my distributor and these CPUs have gone on sale, $200 off (since yesterday!) N [...]
    KiLo81 45 4771 DaSickNinj​a
10-19-2006 at 12:23 AM
On [CPUs] I don't want to go back to pre-1998 !!!
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Some great points made here. We all worry (it's normal). But AMD will be there, they will gain huge strength from ATi, don't worry you'll s [...]
2   wusy 81 6163 rwaritsdar​io
10-22-2006 at 06:40 AM
On [CPUs] Vista and Core 2 Duo
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Vista requires a strong CPU. These are currently the strongest CPUs one can buy. So what do you think!? YES they run Vista, LoL (my E640 [...]
    clyattw 4 1296 NMDante
10-16-2006 at 05:15 PM
On [CPUs] Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Question
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LoL - couldn't have said it better myself! AMD x2 4600+ @ 2.4GHz is a good CPU (inexpensive) and you can build a nice affordable AM2 rig... [...]
    JunnYeen 13 1457 1Tanker
10-10-2006 at 10:00 AM
On [CPUs] Core 2 Duo WILL boot to Vista, NOT XP
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LoL - you're joking right? First you build the hardware, then you install OS! You cannot run new hardware on a previous OS installation. [...]
    hawesn 10 1831 BaronMatri​x
10-07-2006 at 05:23 PM
On [CPUs] E6300 Conroe vs Pentium D 915 Presler
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Hey n00bie jonh123, Either you're not too bright, or you didn't actually read replies, or you're just ignoring me... Stop calling it a Con [...]
    jonh123 20 1595 Assman
09-27-2006 at 05:12 AM
On [CPUs] Just built my Conroe System - crazy temps!
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Are you on drugs! Nonsense, LoL...
3   Kronicide 126 15700 AddictiveH​erring
09-27-2006 at 04:39 AM
On [CPUs] What's a normal C2D temp. when it's running hard?
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Start > Control Panel > Power Options, yup. These settings control your SpeedStep (or Cool & Quiet, whatever). 'Always On' will [...]
    dang0001 20 1454 FLA94FD
09-25-2006 at 03:36 AM
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