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QUOTE(Verran @ Sep 17 2007, 12:24 PM) [snapback]721507[/snapback]I think a lot of people just assume the IFX is better because it's newer, but I don't think they really look into it any more than that. It's a flashy cooler, and ... |
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| Posted on: Sep 17 2007, 02:37 AM | |
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Cooling wise, you mentioned Thermalright already, so I can only give you a link to the current top player, which is the Ultra 120 Extreme. Slap a decent 120mm fan on there, and you're good to go [/quote]Actually there is one that looks to be bett... |
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| Posted on: Sep 15 2007, 12:56 AM | |
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QUOTE(Bleeble @ Sep 15 2007, 02:45 AM) [snapback]721036[/snapback]Hmmm... I might just get some of those for myself. LOL these are tasty as well http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820313007... |
| Forum: Processors, Motherboards and Memory · Post Preview: #721038 · Replies: 5 · Views: 480 |
| Posted on: Sep 15 2007, 12:53 AM | |
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QUOTE(Bleeble @ Sep 15 2007, 02:44 AM) [snapback]721035[/snapback]I'd suggest a mobo with the P35 chipset. Gigabyte's P35-DQ6 is a popular mobo because it OCs very well.If you get RAM that can get to DDR2-1000, you won't have to ... |
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| Posted on: Sep 15 2007, 12:30 AM | |
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actually those don't but most of their memory doesthese do I am thinking of going with thishttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820313005... |
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| Posted on: Sep 15 2007, 12:27 AM | |
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I am going to try out a c2d this time around going to bail on AMD for a bit. Opinions on RAM would be appreciated. I am planning on using an EVGA 680i SLI mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16813188013 with an E6850 C2D and an 88... |
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| Posted on: Sep 15 2007, 12:07 AM | |
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Ok that was what I was wondering I didn't want to get into having my cpu at one thing and my memory at another. I havent started this build yet and havent seen an Intel bios in a LONG time. So as long as the bios is 1:1 I still won't "NEE... |
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| Posted on: Sep 15 2007, 12:02 AM | |
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Does anybody have any experience with this brand of ram? They have the Micron D9GKX (B6-25E) chips and an 8 layer pcb. They also appear to come with Thermalright heat sinks which I was going to buy anyway.Any thoughts/experiences?http://www.newegg.co... |
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| Posted on: Sep 14 2007, 11:14 PM | |
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Ok, the last intel CPU I owned was an original Pentium 100Mhz. This should tell you how much exp I have with any modern Intel CPU. On an Intel CPU the FSB is "quad pumped" to get your overall FSB I get that BUT what about the memory? If for i... |
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| Posted on: Sep 7 2007, 01:43 PM | |
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QUOTE(Lee3188 @ Sep 7 2007, 06:46 AM) [snapback]719322[/snapback]You didn't switch the voltage switch on the back of the PSU did you?LOL no i get power to the ram but no fans or post I am thinking the mobo might of took a sh$$ ... |
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| Posted on: Sep 7 2007, 04:19 AM | |
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well i cant say anything bad about this psu even if it is dead it has been running pretty much 24/7 for the last 3-4 yrs until yesterday. Not convinced that is the problem tho. I was fine till I took it apart and blew out the dirt. Maybe the dirt was... |
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| Posted on: Sep 6 2007, 02:05 PM | |
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Ok help a dummy time took my old system apart and cleaned all the dust bunnies out. Now I get no post no fans nothing. I do get the red LED's on my ram and that is all. Seems like I lost all 12v power to the system. Any Ideas out there? The s... |
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| Posted on: Jul 12 2007, 11:23 AM | |
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Arcade games= Space Invaders/Asteroids/Zaxxon/Galaga/DigDugConsole=Intellivision=Pitfall/Night Stalker Nintendo(64)=Mario's/Zelda's/TetrisEarly PC=Coleco ADAM(complete with cassete tape drive LOL) Zaxxon/PacManModern PC=Doom/Desc... |
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| Posted on: Jul 9 2007, 08:50 AM | |
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What ever happened to JUST a phone. Seems you can't buy anything like a regular phone anymore. If I want an ipod or a camera I will have them I dont need 1 in my phone. The iphone is cool no doubt and looks great but who NEEDS it? No1 it is just ... |
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QUOTE(p8baller07 @ Sep 19 2006, 11:04 PM) [snapback]628469[/snapback]Discuss your opinions and the pros and cons of increased minimum wage.My opinion is I don't like it. I feel gas, and other prices will increase as a result.And i also f... |
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QUOTE(LoArmistead @ Nov 11 2005, 06:02 PM)well said. That was my gripe with it. Nowhere in the Geneva Convention was it written that POW's get access to the country's court system to protest their status. It's BS.[r... |
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QUOTE(silkster @ Nov 10 2005, 07:11 PM)Linux is NOT better. Its far from perfect for the average user and for some of you, this is probably hard to swallow..I NEVER had security issues with Windows as well, very stable as mentioned above, you ha... |
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I have an ADT complete home security suite (fire/break in/surveillance etc...) I had it installed when I built my house, b4 the walls were closed up tho. I would recommend prof install. ... |
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| Posted on: Oct 29 2005, 10:18 AM | |
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Better vid card would be my choice ... |
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| Posted on: Oct 29 2005, 08:58 AM | |
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From what I have seen the s939 platform will be replaced in '06 with a NEW socket 940. This will not be the Opteron platform we have now, and will have a DDR2 memory controller. ... |
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| Posted on: Oct 21 2005, 08:19 PM | |
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Look at the shipping weight? would be real close ... |
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| Posted on: Oct 21 2005, 08:02 PM | |
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QUOTE(alown @ Oct 18 2005, 08:45 PM)are you crazy, haveing that on your lap will burn a hole through you leg and make you staril,, no babies,,[right][snapback]563153[/snapback][/right]LOL that's ok I have 2 kids now and the wife is "fix... |
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| Posted on: Oct 18 2005, 04:49 PM | |
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211.8 MPH at Bonneville. 1999 Acura NSX twin garrett turbos/intercoolers custom headwork/blockwork to many other mods to list 202.3 MPH 2000 Suzuki Hayabusa Yoshi pipe Euro airbox reprogramed ECU otherwise stock... |
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| Posted on: Oct 18 2005, 04:24 PM | |
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It may be heavy/hot and suck the power but for use in my "big-rig" it will be a lot more convienent than a desktop would be. (I have AC power in my truck) I also believe more durable. (hard drive and heatsink especially) Certainly will take u... |
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| Posted on: Oct 8 2005, 12:20 PM | |
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Don't mess w/Texas ... |
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