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	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Cheap Antec Power supply Last matching post: That PSU will do fine.			smokinu	2	141	tlmck 05-31-2008 at 03:16 AM
	[CPUs] has anyone actually tried a Xeon E3110 instead of an E8400? Last matching post: It is the same heatsink they ship with the Celeron.			alpine18	32	4057	Zenthar 03-22-2008 at 02:18 AM
	[CPUs] Is this Computer worth $300?????? Last matching post: I would definitely keep everything but the MB/CPU, and Vid card. Those old Maxtor drives are only slightly slower than the newest ones. If y [...]			zloginet	46	1267	zloginet 03-23-2008 at 11:18 PM
	[CPUs] Celeron 420 vs A64 vs Sempron Last matching post: For what it is worth, on basic tasks such as web surfing, e-mail, word processing, etc., the 420 responded much slower than my old Athlon 26 [...]			pauldh	48	2791	joefriday 05-22-2008 at 01:05 PM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] cooler master extreme power duo 600w queries Last matching post: The Coolermaster Real Power Pro series are not bad, but not price competitive with other brands. The rest of Coolermaster PSUs pretty much s [...]			rock1987	4	388	tlmck 03-06-2008 at 12:37 PM
	[CPUs] Think I could get $300 for a AMD 4000+ PC? Last matching post: Many folks have recommended Craig's List which I have had good luck with. You have a local one. You might put $325 OBO and see what happen [...]			xpyrofuryx	25	641	blackpanther26 03-02-2008 at 02:16 PM
	[CPUs] need advice on amd phenom 9600 black edition, is the gaming performance there? Last matching post: This might be of interest.			Myzery	9	458	tlmck 03-01-2008 at 06:53 AM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] power supply voltages, weak?? Last matching post: Voltage spec is +/- 5%. 11v above is not OK. 5.4 is also a little off.			jhyukkang	6	256	jhyukkang 03-01-2008 at 01:06 AM
	[CPUs] AMD: Stubborn or just Dumb? Last matching post: DUMB	2		redboy33	83	4303	reynod 03-01-2008 at 07:45 AM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] CM 690 (Major Update to Original Post) Last matching post: Persistence pays off. Unfortunately, it seems Coolermaster is a victim of their own success. Nice problem to have I guess.			DirtyDrummer	16	1351	jgroves1945 02-26-2008 at 02:28 PM
	[CPUs] I returned my 8400 today!!!! Last matching post: This must be one of the non-returned ones.	5		eternal	230	6862	caamsa 06-17-2008 at 01:03 AM
	[CPUs] AMD Auction possibilities Last matching post: No. This is a totally new product from some of the same folks.			pogsnet	15	936	TechnologyCoordinator 02-18-2008 at 08:36 PM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Antec Power Supply Last matching post: The power supply is good quality, and more than enough for your build. If you ever have any problems, Antec stands behind their products ver [...]			zplugger	14	474	g-paw 02-22-2008 at 01:38 AM
	[CPUs] cpu OC help, bad components?? Last matching post: The 945 is really not an overclocking chip set. Its main use is for stock speed systems with integrated video. I have not seen the ASUS boar [...]			jhyukkang	5	402	vtr99 02-15-2008 at 05:13 AM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] modding my case? cooler master CM-690 Last matching post: I second the Dremel tool with some Rotozip style cutting bits. If you live near a home improvement center such as Home Depot or Lowes, th [...]			RedZoneOS	6	907	xringx 09-20-2008 at 05:25 PM
	[CPUs] OK… I concede… recommend an Intel CPU Last matching post: I second this. It would be hard to beat this deal for quality/performance.			Titanion	29	972	yomamafor1 02-28-2008 at 07:49 PM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Building a new system, thinking of this case Last matching post: Here is a deal on an excellent case if you don't mind a rebate.			Kolorean	18	1197	tlmck 02-10-2008 at 06:34 AM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] This is why Fry's sucks Last matching post: A+ certification. Teaches you how to explain to non-tech people that you really do not know what you are doing.			jeremyrailton	43	1478	jeremyrailton 02-11-2008 at 05:37 PM
	[CPUs] new/CPU/Mobo/RAM combo... Last matching post: p35 MB from ASUS or Gigabyte, an E6750, and 2gb DDR2 800.			Paul_gren	6	286	g-paw 02-01-2008 at 03:06 PM
	[Other Components] Which brand should I get: Geil, Patriot or Adata Last matching post: A-DATA Vivesta uses Micron dram chips which are generally compatible with most MBs. Gskill and Patriot also use Micron sometimes. Sometimes [...]			Naresh Patel	6	495	tlmck 01-31-2008 at 12:44 PM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] How do folks feel about the "Ultra" PSUs from TigerDirect? Last matching post:			red_onion	42	1025	surrealdeal 02-02-2008 at 01:52 AM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Is new power supplys better than old ones? Last matching post: Actually the newer Earthwatts are new with a 3 year warranty, and are made by Seasonic. The original Earthwatts were crap to use a kind word [...]			dumbletore	6	377	tlmck 01-29-2008 at 12:09 AM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Mid-range graphics card won't fit in Thermaltake Lanbox! Last matching post: Aww, it'll fit. You just need a metric hammer! :)			Psycho Savager	19	975	FrozenGpu 01-29-2008 at 02:19 AM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Quick LED wiring question so that I can continue the build Last matching post: Also, if you look at one side of the connector there will be a little etched triangle next to one of the pins. This is the negative lead.			sleepyhead	7	496	drysocks 01-26-2008 at 03:24 PM
	[Other Components] Looking for Good SATA DVD Drives Last matching post: For quiet, go Samsung, or NEC.			AnonymousX	11	702	Scotteq 01-23-2008 at 06:22 PM
	[Other Components] Computer BIOS / components issue? Last matching post: What is the brand and model number of the Powerfull PSU?			coko	12	378	coko 01-22-2008 at 07:48 PM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Just gotta get that right psu and Im gone! Promise! Last matching post: This one of the best, if not "the" best there is. This one is not as good, but still very, very good. Having more power than [...]			Lionblade	11	388	bobbknight 01-23-2008 at 10:44 PM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Help w/ PSU upgrade in old machine, compatability issues? Last matching post: Here is an excellent quality replacement.			foomangoo	17	422	foomangoo 01-23-2008 at 06:51 AM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] New PC won't boot... Last matching post: You might try reviewing this document. Good info.			440newport	11	484	badge 01-21-2008 at 06:06 AM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Is there any disadvantage to power supplies with modular cables? Last matching post: If you are talking about low quality PSUs such as Ultra, who use the cheapest quality connectors, then PP&C would be correct. However, [...]			action2288	18	834	Athlon_eX 01-17-2008 at 11:20 AM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] What Psu to get? Last matching post: Unless you have one of the TT models that cost well over $100, you have junk. Even the expensive TT's are of middling quality IMO. Once a [...]			Fatality2	21	438	tlmck 01-14-2008 at 08:10 AM
	[CPUs] E6750, E6850 or Q6600 Last matching post: E6750 OC to 3.2 ghz on stock cooler. Takes about 30 seconds in the Gigabyte BIOS. Just up FSB to 400 from the stock 333. Let the machine [...]			yabyab	16	932	Dariushro 01-14-2008 at 09:16 AM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Best Case for under $120 ? Last matching post: $30 after rebate, and free shipping!			ant316	26	691	PhaT 01-17-2008 at 01:19 PM
	[CPUs] The Three Great Lies Last matching post: Working on 45.	2		OlSkoolChopper	53	1620	OlSkoolChopper 01-14-2008 at 04:34 PM
	[Sound Cards] Need professional help Last matching post: If you live near a Guitar Center, they have folks that can help. You could also try the web site			Sharp	8	414	oldscotch 01-11-2008 at 11:41 AM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Power supply question Last matching post: The actual 12v amperage available on your current PSU is ~23.3. This is calculated by taking the 12v wattage(280) and dividing by 12v. I say [...]			Fatality2	9	310	DellUser1 01-10-2008 at 01:47 PM
	[CPUs] Majority of real Phenom Users are Very Happy Last matching post: Perhaps you should talk to Dr. Phil. I believe he has an opening right after he finishes with Britney. :lol:	5		thunderman	242	5782	yipsl 01-28-2008 at 04:37 AM
	[CPUs] Intel copied us, says head of AMD Last matching post: I used AMD from the 386dx40 until this year when I replaced my dead Athlon 64 3200+(socket 754). I did have a Cyrix 200 mixed in there along [...]	6		thunderman	279	7369	dragonsprayer 06-10-2008 at 03:55 AM
	[CPUs] Why Intel Produce Celeron Last matching post: The newer Celerons are essentially single core versions of the E2 and E4 series processors. I use a Celeron 420 in my Linux web surfing box. [...]			Bache	31	1326	RuFuS 01-06-2008 at 08:03 PM
	[Sound Cards] Alternatives to Sound Blaster? Last matching post: Turtle Beach still makes some decent cards.			EmperorYogi	15	608	Daves255 01-06-2008 at 05:51 PM
	[Network Interface Cards] Question: Connect to internet through another PC Last matching post: You could also get a cheap crossover cable and plug the laptop into the PC. This would be "networking" the two machines togethe [...]			zenze589	6	5030	indio75 09-21-2008 at 11:40 PM
	[CPUs] New AMD Dual Cores New News Last matching post: This can be read as "We do not know how to make a new processor, so we will just slap some more cache on the old ones". Wake me [...]			geotech	31	1268	OlSkoolChopper 12-30-2007 at 04:32 AM
	[CPUs] CPU Installation Last matching post: For future reference.			Envied	4	415	tlmck 12-29-2007 at 07:38 AM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Power Supply Problem or not? Last matching post: The game extreme is very good. Here is a good deal on it right now. For whatever reason, the 700 watt is more popular. I remember seeing [...]			hasten	14	534	chuckm 12-29-2007 at 10:08 PM
	[Other Components] amd x2 4000+ Last matching post: Vegie is right. You would do a whole lot better with a E2 Intel and a P35 MB. You would also have an upgrade path to 45nm, something that is [...]			epic000	9	718	evongugg 12-28-2007 at 01:50 PM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Really good prices on PSUs at jr.com, too good? Last matching post: If you have a medium to low end system, the Coolermaster will be OK. I would not run a high end processor or vid card on it though. Even on [...]			thewalrusking	5	289	tlmck 12-28-2007 at 07:41 AM
	[Other Components] New PC Help Last matching post: See my reply over at ExtremeTech.			markclaysius	16	574	tlmck 12-22-2007 at 10:50 AM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Modular PSU for a SLI Build Last matching post: I would avoid Thermaltake. Their only decent units are ones like this and they are generally overpriced. The Antec is excellent though. D [...]			tgboyes1	6	406	evongugg 12-21-2007 at 02:12 PM
	[Other Components] Strange problem Last matching post: GPU can definitely cause game freezes. A hiccup in the internet connection can cause freezes in online play. Not really much you can do abou [...]			albenza	11	394	albenza 12-20-2007 at 12:30 PM
	[CPUs] Celeron 430 compatibility Last matching post: I agree with Joefriday, the ECS board supports it with no problems. I have a 420 running on the older P4M800, and it does very well. ECS mak [...]			wolfynic	4	581	tlmck 12-19-2007 at 04:38 PM
	[CPUs] christmas question Last matching post: #3 has an older chipset, but is still a better deal. Less money leaves room for the needed 1gb ram upgrade, and an actual video card. A [...]			subzero4101	40	659	subzero4101 12-21-2007 at 03:39 AM
	[CPUs] x2 3600 better ? Last matching post: It is clear you are not going to be happy with anything other than AMD. My only input would be that MSI=crap. After two bad boards, they r [...]	2		drdoom1337	59	1030	Iain1974 12-17-2007 at 11:42 AM
	[CPUs] A little help Last matching post: As a previous poster stated, it would help to know what you will be using the PC for?			back_woodz	9	286	systemlord 12-17-2007 at 07:13 AM
	[CPUs] Building my friend a computer, E2180, 4gb, HD3870 -Suggestions Please! Last matching post: Open boxes generally work, but may be missing pieces. A friend go an ASUS P5K and it was just the MB and no accessories, not even an IO sh [...]			xpyrofuryx	20	557	roadrunner197069 12-13-2007 at 03:21 PM
	[CPUs] Plz help me. Problems building computer! Last matching post: You will be that much more pleased when it finally fires up! :)	2		Kitrik	95	1072	Smoked Turkey 12-14-2007 at 10:15 PM
	[Other Components] upgrading my PC. Last matching post: 7900gs is the higher spec, and burns about 10 more watts than the 7600gt. If the label on the PSU lists the +12v wattage separately from the [...]			norton	30	785	aevm 12-14-2007 at 10:18 PM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Mystery Plug Last matching post: You will have to search around for an exact duplicate because it is not standard ATX, BTX, or ant other standard I could find. This is the b [...]			gladisimo	5	297	Zorg 12-10-2007 at 11:17 AM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] CM 690 and Quad 750 Last matching post: Another deal on the 900.			Drudge85	22	2036	cnumartyr 12-09-2007 at 05:56 PM
	[CPUs] Need help with chosing the right one! Last matching post: It depends on what you want to use the computer for. Games?, HDTV?, Web surfing only? Additionally, if you plan to upgrade, you will not [...]			darkreborn	1	212	tlmck 12-08-2007 at 10:40 PM
	[Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 'Advance' Cases- Any good? Last matching post: These are not that cheap, but they are quiet and have good PSU's.			drummgenius	6	696	cnumartyr 12-08-2007 at 08:51 PM
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