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On [Other Components] video input device
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A TV capture card.
    meeaton 3 236 aevm
11-06-2007 at 10:57 PM
On [CPUs] changing a processor in a notebook
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I would recommend a 7200rpm drive first - it would probably be a cheaper upgrade and the 4200 or 5400 you have now is the reason why it  [...]
    kerrgirl 31 1303 onestar
11-11-2007 at 02:39 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] upgrading prebuilt HP box
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I have a similar HTPC setup (with a video card) and it runs fine on a Seasonic 330 watter. I think you're probably overestimating you're nee [...]
    aevm 7 295 aevm
10-26-2007 at 04:53 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Thermaltake boot up problem!
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HMMM, Barton 2500 and a 750w power supply? Afraid you weren't getting enough juice? :sarcastic: Seriously though, we need more of your syst [...]
    arisgr0 4 305 arisgr0
09-29-2007 at 12:03 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Making your computer super quiet
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Dynamat stinks when it heats up for a couple of weeks after it's installed. Probably don't mention that on the web page.....
    stealth91 5 726 onestar
09-29-2007 at 02:17 PM
On [CPUs] Mother Board that avails AMD Athlon 64 bit Dual Core
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I'm using this one currently - but it isn't SLI. Been running about 4 months now without a hitch. Almost all quality motherboards will use [...]
    compbug 3 573 compbug
09-26-2007 at 05:01 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Beware Zipzoomfly (their mistake and their attempt at amends)
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Sorry MrsBytch but I never check tracking numbers, I order too much stuff, and I'm generally not in a hurry to get the stuff - and yes Neweg [...]
    over_c 38 1928 onestar
09-23-2007 at 01:37 AM
On [CPUs] Safe AMD temps
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Nukemaster, was that a 1700? those were kicka$$ overclockers. I had a mobile 2600 that hit ran 2.4g on 1.6v for 2-3 years. Love that machine [...]
    montec 10 714 nukemaster
09-13-2007 at 07:44 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Power Monitor
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"You mean I don't need a 1000 watt PSU for my rig? But it makes my ePenis look so big....."
    dashbarron 12 494 cyberjock
09-16-2007 at 07:54 AM
On [CPUs] Corruption on files - any ideas
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When a machine fails Memtest it means bad ram or a cpu ram/bus problem, but 99% of the time it's a bad stick of ram. Beg, borrow or steal a [...]
2   Albie999 69 1326 cyberjock
09-17-2007 at 06:14 AM
On [CPUs] Issues with application of Arctic ceramique
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Was the heatsink really hard to remove? It could have warped the heat spreader when you pulled it. Or, I had an A64 3700 that came with a wa [...]
    stackoverf​low 5 533 utaka95
09-10-2007 at 10:24 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Power calculations
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I may be wrong, but I think Chieftec and Antec are really the same company. So it may be a halfway decent power supply. this link helps tel [...]
    Rawsteel 3 394 utaka95
09-10-2007 at 04:27 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] need help fo PS and Case for new system
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I would buy the P182 and a Fortron, Seasonic or one of the relabeled Seasonics like a Corsair for a PSU.
    Leirbag 2 275 D-Roo
09-07-2007 at 11:52 PM
On [Sound Cards] ALC880 worth keeping?
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Msi usually has fairly good sounding onboard sound, but my personal machines at home all have sound cards - not for hardware performance - j [...]
    captainspi 7 461 smokedyou9​11
09-07-2007 at 11:51 PM
On [CPUs] Is nobody at least rooting for AMD?
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I've never built an Intel system, so why start now? Besides most people don't overclock and PC's overall are more than fast enough for what [...]
5   kingofther​ings 202 7963 atomicWAR
11-06-2007 at 08:04 PM
On [Other Components] Using a desktop like a laptop (on the couch)
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This may sound weird but I use my logitech wireless mouse on the arm of my lazyboy (or my pant leg) for my htpc. The Logitech S510 keyboard [...]
    DanCole42 2 271 utaka95
08-29-2007 at 11:25 PM
On [Other Components] Gaming on TV
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If it's 720P, why not just run at 1280 x 720? It works great on my new Toshiba 42" lcd. And it looked good on the Viewsonic 37" I [...]
    itotallybe​lieveyou 17 657 eric54
08-30-2007 at 01:14 AM
On [CPUs] Best CPU cooler for AMD XP2800+
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I second psychomunkey's recommendation - and Directron is totally reliable and fast.
    albenza 12 589 chowner
08-23-2007 at 05:43 PM
On [CPUs] Lapped my CPU, and now its dead :/
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"It worked for my keyboard...." "It's got electrolytes!" :lol:
2   mrmez 73 3921 Johnnyq123​3
09-12-2007 at 08:05 PM
On [CPUs] Athlon x2 3600 overheating
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Or a defective (read concave) factory heatsink. I bought a 3700 with a warped heatsink a couple of years ago, took a while to figure out why [...]
    boredatcan​on 24 755 shabodah
12-03-2007 at 10:47 PM
On [Other Components] Athlon XP 2500 + 4X AGP slot: Video card suggestions
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If you're happy with it a little better video card and another 512 stick might be just the ticket. The only problem is older boards sometime [...]
    CheapoGame​r 14 1029 caamsa
01-12-2008 at 12:21 AM
On [CPUs] cpu
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If you pulled the heatsink off, and didn't clean it and install new paste that could be part of your problem, or if you used aftermarket pas [...]
    swat9uk 11 412 swat9uk
07-28-2007 at 02:30 AM
On [CPUs] Upgrade 3200 to 4200 X2--Special Considerations?
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After doing the swap make sure windows sees both cores by checking the task manager to see if it shows 2 cpu usage graphs. Simplest way to v [...]
    nullGumby 7 445 nullGumby
07-25-2007 at 03:18 PM
On [Other Components] Splicing/Combining two LCD screens?
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I agree with chunky monster - sell those and buy a 32 or 37 inch lcd tv. It's like having 2 17 or 19 inch monitors side by side. I use a 37& [...]
    Sataure 10 529 jackoftall​trades
11-18-2008 at 06:57 AM
On [CPUs] What could possibly go wrong with IHS lapping?
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Overclocking may void your warranty, but there is basically no way the manufacturer will know you overclocked it - but sand all the writing [...]
    alpine_sc 19 980 geofelt
10-11-2007 at 10:52 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Arrrgggg computer freezeing/restarting
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Sounds more like a bad ram stick, I would try running Memtest on it before you replace anything.
    lawrencesm​ith123 37 1449 lawrencesm​ith123
07-16-2007 at 10:51 PM
On [CPUs] Opteron or Athlon 64 X2 ??
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That ram is the biggest anchor in your system, A little searching will turn up 2 gigs of ddr 400 for a little more than $100. I upgraded a 2 [...]
    blashyrkh 35 3266 Dahak
07-07-2007 at 01:59 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PC fan too loud!
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The cheapest route is to peel the sticker back off the motor side of the fan and drop a little oil in the bearings, worn out bearings are ge [...]
    Lacostiade 7 1271 utaka95
06-25-2007 at 11:34 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Lian-Li Pc-C35, looks good but CPU-fan problem
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I'm not sure of the exact measurement - but it can't be over 2 inches tall. 75 mm is about 3 inches so I'd say it would work.
    Harlequinn 4 882 ComputerCu​stomizer
06-21-2007 at 02:25 PM
On [CPUs] Asus A7V8X-X
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The Via chipped mobo isn't very good at OC'ing, but the best overclockers for socket A were the mobile Athlons. I had a Mobile 2500 that I g [...]
    Hueristic 39 2265 bkiserx7
06-28-2007 at 08:38 PM
On [Sound Cards] speakers make staticky noise when playing videos
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Try downloading and installing the latest board and sound drivers for your board. You didn't say whether or not it's noisy on music or with [...]
    liqourmast​er 6 636 liqourmast​er
06-30-2007 at 03:33 AM
On [Sound Cards] Versatile sound needs - what do you recommend?
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My old Msi KT4 is still the best sounding onboard sound board I ever had, but the rest of it is (and most other msi motherboards I've dealt [...]
    Squidmaste​r 10 597 Apache_liv​es
06-05-2007 at 02:13 PM
On [CPUs] Re-install windows on a new rig with an old HD?
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Yeah you could just swap it, but for your personal machine wouldn't you rather a clean, new install? You could just save all the files and s [...]
    WhoIzHe 26 1546 WhoIzHe
05-28-2007 at 10:49 PM
On [CPUs] What causes random reboots without messages in the event vie
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The first thing to do on any pc that starts randomly rebooting is to run memtest on it. If it passes go from there.
    EvilEgg 11 676 EvilEgg
05-24-2007 at 08:44 PM
On [CPUs] AMD X2 4600 normal temperature ?
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I've never seen a temp higher than 43 degrees c on my 4600 X2. With either the stock cooler or the Zalman 7000. Maybe your case's airflow is [...]
    pshych0 11 1048 m25
05-22-2007 at 05:42 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] building a low noise pc, need advice
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I would recommend the Zalman 7000 over the 7700, it's lighter and very quiet when turned down. Seasonics are the quietest PSU's. I would als [...]
2   Lt_Dan 61 2978 Lt_Dan
05-19-2007 at 02:34 AM
On [Other Components] Fans
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Probably not - but fans are cheap, why worry?
    KY 7 522 disposable​hero
05-15-2007 at 01:13 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] I really like the look of Silverstone TJ09, but....
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Pioneer sells a silver dvd burner - they have 'em at Directron.
    Proximon 8 1029 Stewartwi
05-17-2007 at 08:07 PM
On [CPUs] Questions about the FX-55
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I had that board and that cpu and I was only able to get 2.8 out of it on stock cooling. Besides that, if you wanna play games, most current [...]
    xringx 25 1056 EXT64
05-06-2007 at 01:46 AM
On [Sound Cards] UNDERWHELMED BY THE LOGITECH Z5500 SPEAKERS
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[/quote] The speakers are apparently good enough that you're hearing the difference in bit rates on your mp3s. You just said so yourself. [...]
4   davidinsar​asota 179 12207 flasher702
05-14-2007 at 07:26 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Quiet 120mm fans?
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Scythe s-flex 800 rpm model is as close to silent as anything I've ever heard, and it still moves a decent amount of air - so I disagree wit [...]
    COLLINS311 11 727 Stefx
04-21-2007 at 01:13 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Ideas on case fans and psu fans: replacing
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Scythe's S-flex 120's are really good fans - they don't make bearing noise when you slow them down with a speed controller. Nexxus is highly [...]
    EvilTwin17 9 620 disposable​hero
04-16-2007 at 09:33 PM
On [CPUs] AMD screws consumers by embracing DRM
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Never heard of "Trusted Computing"? Intel is way ahead of AMD in limiting your "rights" on your PC. I'm getting sick o [...]
2   Wombat2 50 4273 dasickninj​a
04-16-2007 at 03:32 AM
On [CPUs] why did neweggs amd athlons price jump back up??
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Newegg's stock of the 5400 and up processors dropped to a certain low point so they raised prices on these models to steer us "stupid&# [...]
    Sinntasy 17 1567 OrangeGato​r
04-11-2007 at 09:36 PM
On [CPUs] i want to buy a dell :/
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The more I read from this post, I'm thinking the OP wouldn't have posted here if he didn't want to be talked out of buying the Dell - OR, he [...]
2   ihateibuyp​ower 92 5481 dt
04-04-2007 at 10:37 PM
On [Sound Cards] PCMCIA Inquery
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I've got one of those - Rosewill is Newegg's brand - they use it to resell other peoples products. It worked fairly well except on an old De [...]
    StarYoshi 2 432 utaka95
03-30-2007 at 08:19 PM
On [CPUs] 64 athlon - windows 32 bit issues
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Moreover if it is an IDE driver issue - then I surmise that you have an nForce Motherboard. The Nvidia IDE driver has been a problem since n [...]
    edotom 12 643 Grimmy
04-02-2007 at 10:00 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] power switch not working?
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Some are, some aren't. Generally if a new build won't start, I switch the plug, then go from there.
    teklas41 7 721 utaka95
03-29-2007 at 09:18 PM
On [CPUs] Ok... What is a ___?
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A word of warning on Mushkin - I bought 3 pairs of ddr 400 512 sticks a couple of years ago, 3 out of 6 sticks went bad and had to be RMA'd. [...]
    ghepetto 14 859 randomizer
03-29-2007 at 03:59 AM
On [Other Components] why you shouldnt trust newegg reviews
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I usually look for stuff with LOTS of reviews - quality by quantity, if you will. And I usually ignore the motherboard reviews unless there [...]
2   drummerdud​e 52 5462 yourmother​sanastrona​ut
05-04-2007 at 02:12 AM
On [CPUs] Dell + AMD => Tanking together?
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not to start a flame war - but why would anyone come to Dell's defense? They deserve their rotten business after building a business on valu [...]
    The_Vorlon 22 1604 BaronMatri​x
03-27-2007 at 08:14 PM
On [CPUs] A s939 upgrade dilemna. Stick with 3200+ or upgrade now ?
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Considering the way you use your pc - I would look at this instead - You'll get better gaming performance than the low end dual cores and [...]
    DetConan 11 725 caamsa
03-22-2007 at 01:10 AM
On [CPUs] AMD feels the pressure, new marketing campaign???
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Haven't you noticed that Intel has basically had some of the most insulting, low brow ad campaigns ever? When I hear that stupid ding-dong-d [...]
2   DragonSpra​yer 57 4056 I_Love_Tac​os
03-22-2007 at 10:56 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] How many PSUs have you had give up the ghost?
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Never had one of mine burn out, but have replaced several Dell's and Emachines in friends and relatives computers.
    slitherjef 29 1476 Clue69Less
03-24-2007 at 12:44 AM
On [CPUs] Best socket 939 processor!
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Opteron 165/170
    jediwraith 29 2500 DaBigHurt
03-08-2007 at 07:04 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] help with a noisy computer
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Try replacing the Coolermaster fans with Nexus or Artic cooling, Coolermaster fans I've had in the past clicked and buzzed when you tried to [...]
    dortmund37​1 4 470 Bl4d3
03-01-2007 at 07:55 PM
On [Other Components] Which 1680x1050? Is sceptre a good brand
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My buddy bought a Sceptre and bitches about it constantly. I bought a Dell refurb and couldn't be happier! All refurbed Dell's are checked f [...]
    HotSauce 3 455 Kanoobie
03-02-2007 at 02:05 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Case for new HTPC.
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Don't have any experience with the media remotes, but I do have this case - And I recommend it highly, nice solid construction - looks li [...]
    Prolfe 15 1019 madmurph
03-02-2007 at 07:30 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] PC suddenly shut down, will not power up - Help!
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When I have dead parts and RMA them, they never ask any questions - I just get repaired or new stuff back. The manufacturer generally doesn' [...]
    aermo 6 1153 utaka95
02-14-2007 at 06:23 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] SilverStone Lascala SST-LC13 HTPC Case
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I have an LC20 and I actually like the lay out better on those cases! I'm using a Zalman 7000 with it turned all the way down (rpm) so it wo [...]
    HotFoot 23 1911 venom986
05-10-2007 at 04:56 PM
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