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On [CPUs] Tired of waiting for Q9450, ordered X3350 instead. 2   zpyrd 57 2744 moose64
04-22-2008 at 05:01 AM
On [Other Components] Sparkle Power Supply     zpyrd 0 192 zpyrd
07-27-2001 at 06:24 PM
On [Sound Cards] I hate downloading from Creative     zpyrd 5 68 zpyrd
11-26-2002 at 09:03 PM
On [CPUs] Low End Northwood in short supply/Prescott 2nd 1/4     zpyrd 3 83 knewt
01-03-2004 at 03:05 AM
On [CPUs] More Intel Spam! Prescott 150W     zpyrd 12 70 wusy
01-07-2004 at 12:33 AM
On [CPUs] News About Sonoma, Smithfield, EM64T & Speedstep     zpyrd 6 72 Mephistoph​eles
10-22-2004 at 07:05 AM
On [CPUs] FC-PGA Heatsink Concern     zpyrd 5 212 English_Bo​b
11-21-2000 at 05:25 PM
On [CPUs] AMD Phenom FX Deneb Core - Kentsfield Beater
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Helps SS with transport by placing plastic bag filled with Oprah fanny batter over the head of the wingding.
4   pogsnet 183 4391 yipsl
11-12-2008 at 08:25 AM
On [CPUs] E8500 Dual core Issue.
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It shouldn't matter if it is XP or Vista. By deleting the driver in device manager when the computer reboots the OS identifies new hardware [...]
    ShaneIre 15 488 mossberg
08-04-2008 at 03:46 AM
On [CPUs] Difference between QX6850 and QX9650?
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QX6850 QX9650 Overclocking (selecting multiplier and front side bus clock) is adjusted via the motherboard BIOS. Follow the instru [...]
    Ketchup_ru​lez 8 288 Vertigon
08-02-2008 at 02:43 AM
On [CPUs] official QX9650 C0 vs C1 thread! add your facts and opinions
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C0 stepping for QX9650 and QX9775, same processors, different packaging (QX9770 LGA 771), the QX9775 is the highest binned processor for the [...]
    dragonspra​yer 6 658 dragonspra​yer
07-24-2008 at 10:28 AM
On [CPUs] I can't get my Q6600 G0 stable @3.4ghz !!
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When you're not satisfied with 333MHz FSB and DDR2 667 for a 1:1 ratio over clock on your GO Q6600, take some Viagra to help with your e-pee [...]
    raydeon 23 500 Mugz
06-27-2008 at 01:36 PM
On [CPUs] Core2Dou E6400 Temp.. Is it ok?
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A 50+ non load temperature for the E6400 is within operating specification with an ambient space temperature of 35C. The processor has t [...]
    hnml24 26 488 ibuypower
06-19-2008 at 12:14 AM
On [CPUs] Intel D955XBK mobo and q6600 processor?
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The D955XBK does not support Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad processors. For your Q6600 to work you need to update your motherboard.
    tenka1 4 265 Andrius
06-03-2008 at 08:43 PM
On [CPUs] Q9450 temperature
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Core Temp and Real Temp have the same values on my computer. At this time I only have access to my notebook to test the software on. My no [...]
    Kewldude 17 1274 mikeynavy1​976
07-31-2008 at 04:58 AM
On [CPUs] oem cpus
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OEM is a tray processor, no heatsink fan, 90 day warranty. @ dragonsprayer...you are an ignorant ass.
    tacohead 7 165 dragonspra​yer
05-28-2008 at 05:58 AM
On [CPUs] Q9400 specs? (Q9450 to be phased out)
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100% FUD
    davelakeci​ty 12 2138 reynod
06-01-2008 at 03:53 AM
On [CPUs] How many PC's do you have?
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Two too many. Desktop QX9650 Notebook T7250
4   Simonetti 168 7185 KyleSTL
07-24-2008 at 04:39 PM
On [CPUs] CPU Plug In Board?
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Do you mean as a system becomes outdated it becomes cheaper to replace than fix? After two years it becomes difficult and more expensiv [...]
    Vertigon 22 479 pauldh
05-30-2008 at 03:01 AM
On [CPUs] Poll: do you care about CPU power use?
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This should be a yes or no poll. My vote is no. I rarely put my cpu under 100% load.
    Mondoman 28 569 endyen
05-26-2008 at 09:35 AM
On [CPUs] Q9450 availability???
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If you need a high end quad today the X3360 is widely available. If you can settle for a lower end quad, the Q6600, Q6700 and Q9300 are w [...]
    scenariol1​13 15 705 Crazy-PC
05-08-2008 at 06:27 PM
On [CPUs] Nehalem support of DDR2 or DDR3?
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Bite me just a technician.
    sciggy 9 350 snarfies1
05-02-2008 at 06:34 PM
On [CPUs] Q9450 Too hot?!?! 49C
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Check into updating the BIOS for your motherboard and see how that affects your cpu temperature measurement. On a side note: If you use t [...]
    Shocking 46 1274 aznguy0028
06-04-2008 at 05:45 AM
On [CPUs] Q6600 temps high? w/o OC and with arctic freezer 7 pro!
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Processors have a thermal operating range. Intel guarantees the processor to operate at it's rated specification when the processor is oper [...]
    mnymn3 21 797 CompuTroni​x
04-24-2008 at 01:06 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] What PSU do I need?
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Why spend money on a trademark for a powersupply? Corsair, PCP&C and OCZ just slap their trademark on a powersupply that meets their [...]
    jman07_93 15 380 jman07_93
04-24-2008 at 07:52 AM
On [CPUs] quick fire heatsink recommendations (meaning ASAP!!) :)
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These should work for you. and
    redzoneos 17 489 KyleSTL
04-24-2008 at 02:46 AM
On [CPUs] Nahalem opinions
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[b][i][#c60038] 1) Nehalem will be a big and disappointing paper launch in late September, October 2008 2) Working processors will be ava [...]
2   DarthPiggi​e 96 2760 jimmysmitt​y
04-29-2008 at 04:04 PM
On [CPUs] e2160 or e4500 or q6600 ... Help
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Quad core notebooks in six months? Probably...But they'll be double the price you posted. Core 2 Extreme QX9300 2533 MHz 2 × 6144 [...]
    kookitan 19 678 pete0921
04-21-2008 at 08:46 PM
On [CPUs] Unknown (rare?) Core 2 Duo
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1) Engineering Samples are laser etched: Intel Confidential" on the integrated heat spreader. 2) 05 does not mean it was made in 200 [...]
3   customisbe​tter 148 4021 customisbe​tter
05-26-2008 at 09:29 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] BROKEN FAN FIN
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You have my sympathy for being a victim diluted into buying a case that has a greater cfm rating than the average vacuum cleaner. You hav [...]
    wah_gwan 16 445 Grimmy
04-14-2008 at 03:26 PM
On [CPUs] Does the Q9450 offer significant gains over the Q6600 in normal tasks?
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To: epsilon84 The cpu cooler and temperature sensor calibration have no relevance to the point expressed in this excerpt from your [...]
    nerr 35 1811 dagger
04-19-2008 at 02:48 AM
On [CPUs] What is right for me QX9650-E8500
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If I could rationalize the cost of the QX9650 I would own one.
    zplugger 16 921 Craxbax
04-07-2008 at 05:07 PM
On [CPUs] Intel and Wolfdale: 1600 FSB coming?
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I'm not worked up about it. I'm running a Yorkfield processor at 1600 FSB.
    dattimr 9 631 LukeBird
04-06-2008 at 12:04 AM
On [CPUs] Counting transistors??
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QX9650 Q9550 Q9450 X3360 X3350 Have approximately 820 million transistors. Q9300 E8200 E8400 E8500 E3110 Have approximately [...]
2   Vertigon 53 1514 Andrius
04-08-2008 at 01:27 PM
On [Other Components] Help, Vista never uses less than 1GB of RAM
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Don't spoil it by letting them know. Have you checked this thread out?
    gamecrazyc​hris 10 749 joneb
04-07-2008 at 12:25 AM
On [CPUs] Nehalem to cost $1100,
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Half the news reported on Tom's Hardware is barely believable. How can anyone believe anything from a website named fudzilla? Let's check [...]
    spoonboy 47 1712 MU_Enginee​r
04-06-2008 at 01:13 AM
On [CPUs] Why does my computer lock up then reboot?
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What's an Antec SP 450W powersupply. Ten years ago I used Sparkle oem powersupplies. Then I couldn't get them anymore and switched to Ant [...]
    4745454b 14 663 cisco
04-02-2008 at 07:01 AM
On [CPUs] X3350 in a P5K-E WiFi board...
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Intel updated the Processor Specification Tables today. Now we can easily compare the differences between the X3350 processor and the Q9450 [...]
    CNeufeld 35 1347 zpyrd
04-01-2008 at 11:12 AM
On [CPUs] Investing in AMD a good idea?
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I think your chances of a return are a little better than buying a winning lottery ticket. If I were investing I would look at companies [...]
    anthropele​xis 43 1115 dragonspra​yer
04-03-2008 at 04:21 AM
On [CPUs] X3350 (Q9450) Core Temps?
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It's possible your motherboard needs a BIOS update to properly recognize the processor. Are you using the latest BIOS for your motherboar [...]
    my-spot 10 2047 jincuteguy
06-04-2008 at 07:51 AM
On [CPUs] CPU Temp Help!
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When you run on battery speedstep enables. This happens to extend battery life. I assume you are running Vista. Right click on the deskt [...]
    atst2000 11 670 Crazy-PC
04-01-2008 at 08:16 AM
On [CPUs] any news on e8400 availability
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NCIX has oem E8400's in stock for $230.
    proto_prim​e 5 357 ZOldDude
03-31-2008 at 11:08 AM
On [CPUs] Intel LGA775 Pad Modding
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:sol:
    reynod 5 298 jimmysmitt​y
03-29-2008 at 06:30 AM
On [CPUs] intel e4500 default voltage too high!?
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I've read the posts and I'm not sure we have the correct answer. I'm checking to find a better description. This is what I could find so [...]
    ibs137 3 581 zpyrd
03-28-2008 at 04:38 AM
On [CPUs] Xeon UP Quad-core X3360 2.83GHz Processor
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The X3360 is the better processor. It operates at a lower voltage than the Q9550. There are some differences but the end user will not noti [...]
    zplugger 3 874 SpinachEat​er
03-28-2008 at 03:35 AM
On [CPUs] E6750 vs Q6600
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I would choose the Q6600 over the E6750.
    blucher_au 30 1023 Azorees
08-18-2008 at 11:55 PM
On [CPUs] new intel cpu
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Pick you like best. For less than $200...E6550. For overclocking, a 2GB PC6400 memory kit from Corsair or Crucial. You should be able t [...]
    ishikawa 9 433 jimmysmitt​y
03-25-2008 at 01:19 AM
On [CPUs] cpu temp software which to trust HELP
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The most accurate will be the temperature displayed in the BIOS. With the latest BIOS update for your motherboard should display the sam [...]
    jigalig 4 382 zpyrd
03-24-2008 at 05:22 PM
On [CPUs] too high CPU temperatures?
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Have you checked your motherboard manufacturer for a BIOS update that adds full 45nm processor support? If you haven't flashed a BIOS bef [...]
    Jd 11 557 Jd
03-24-2008 at 02:31 AM
On [CPUs] qx9650 or q6600?
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Yes I am wrong. Thanks for the correction. I mixed up DDR memory and dual channel mode motherboards. My dumb ass mistake. :o
    atcbrownie 9 599 stk3171
03-24-2008 at 02:55 AM
On [CPUs] very weird @ q6600
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It's possible ASIC (application specific integrated circuit) controller for the System Management Bus (SMbus) on your motherboard is not com [...]
    brwizz 12 440 brwizz
03-23-2008 at 09:32 AM
On [CPUs] is a Xeon X3360 a drop in replacement for QX9650 for 1/2 the price?
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So far the prices for 45nm processors (as of March 21 2008): QX9650 with unlocked multiplier has an average price of $1125 US/CDN Q9550 [...]
    alpine18 6 1299 SpinachEat​er
03-22-2008 at 05:44 AM
On [CPUs] E8400 at brick and mortar stores?
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I've only seen a few E8200's available at retail stores. Chain computer stores and private computer hardware stores.
    extremepil​ot 7 257 kad
03-23-2008 at 12:40 PM
On [CPUs] Intel Q6600
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Link to excellent Q6600 .
    laffy 11 382 laffy
03-21-2008 at 05:31 PM
On [CPUs] fan/heatsink recommendations
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For fock sakes...the heatsink fan that comes with processor is fine. Go ahead waste another $50 on a retarded looking piece of hardware if [...]
    random guy 20 533 random guy
03-24-2008 at 02:49 AM
On [CPUs] Help - E8400 vs Q6600
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Q6600 - 8MB - L2 cache If you are broke. Food and Shelter are a priority. If you have to wait four months to buy a heatsink fan, you re [...]
3   scottolive​r 120 4417 mihirkula
04-01-2008 at 09:19 AM
On [CPUs] Tired of waiting for e8400's...
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I've never read real evidence to prove the temperature sensing hardware integrated in the new Intel 45nm processors is defective. I boug [...]
    ninwbhaugg 44 1210 pauldh
03-21-2008 at 07:08 PM
On [CPUs] Do I need a new computer?
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Do you have money to buy a new computer? I don't think you need a new computer. I think you want a new computer. Are you are asking the [...]
    spamhatert​om 30 982 zpyrd
03-18-2008 at 01:01 AM
On [CPUs] What happened to the computer enthusiast?
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I liked the article. I understand the author's grievance toward e-peen 3d Mark scores. I agree with the author's point computer component [...]
    Maverick7 30 936 JonnyRock
03-11-2008 at 05:10 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] choosing a case for a new PC
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A smart person will spend less than $100 on the case and more than a $100 on the power supply. So take your $200 and spend $80 on a ca [...]
    darthvader​kenneth 12 514 darthvader​kenneth
03-10-2008 at 11:46 AM
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