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ECS Elitegroup G31T-M2 - reset BIOS ? :S
Yesterday I played round with my FSB, I have a E6750. I put the fsb to 350 instead of 333mhz. Now my pc is ****ed up. I can start it and all but I dont get any video with my my 1900GT. Could it be that my overclocking touched the GPU's core spe...
Yesterday I played round with my FSB, I have a E6750. I put the fsb to 350 instead of 333mhz. Now my pc is ****ed up. I can start it and all but I dont get any video with my my 1900GT. Could it be that my overclocking touched the GPU's core spe...
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Upgrade Celeron D to a Pentium D = CRASH
MOBO: Gigabyte 8I865GME-775 RAM: 1g kingston dual channel 400mhz PSU: tHERMALTAKE 500W W0120 full psu specs at this link: http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/produc...0120/w0120.asp HD: WD 120 GB / WD1200JB-00GVA0 OS: XP SP2 Display card: NVIDIA GeF...
MOBO: Gigabyte 8I865GME-775 RAM: 1g kingston dual channel 400mhz PSU: tHERMALTAKE 500W W0120 full psu specs at this link: http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/produc...0120/w0120.asp HD: WD 120 GB / WD1200JB-00GVA0 OS: XP SP2 Display card: NVIDIA GeF...
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Which CPU brand do you choose? Version 2
OK, the world has moved since 2003 when the last poll was made, i thought it best to start with a new thread to reflect all the new technology So which CPU brand would you choose?
OK, the world has moved since 2003 when the last poll was made, i thought it best to start with a new thread to reflect all the new technology So which CPU brand would you choose?
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Overclocking 101 (Oc101)
OC101 Contents 1. Preface and Basic Questions 2. Building an OC System: What to Look For 3. A Crash Course in CPU and Memory Speeds 4. How to Overclock 5. What to do when Hardware Doesn't Cooperate 6. Measuring Success 7. Official Lin...
OC101 Contents 1. Preface and Basic Questions 2. Building an OC System: What to Look For 3. A Crash Course in CPU and Memory Speeds 4. How to Overclock 5. What to do when Hardware Doesn't Cooperate 6. Measuring Success 7. Official Lin...
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Cpu 101
CPU 101 Contents 1. Definitions 2. How to pick a processor? FAQ 3. Reccomendations 4. Official Crap 5. Commentary: AMD vs Intel (by apj101)
CPU 101 Contents 1. Definitions 2. How to pick a processor? FAQ 3. Reccomendations 4. Official Crap 5. Commentary: AMD vs Intel (by apj101)
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Help me pick my new cpu/motherboard!
Ok, well heres what im looking for: 1. I listen to alot of music, some photos, some videos. but mainly music. Every now and then a game (its kool to have it nice) 2. I kinda need to go the dell way. 3. I have a Viewsonic 19" monitor t...
Ok, well heres what im looking for: 1. I listen to alot of music, some photos, some videos. but mainly music. Every now and then a game (its kool to have it nice) 2. I kinda need to go the dell way. 3. I have a Viewsonic 19" monitor t...
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Performance increase when breaking in new CPUs
i read a few times on threads that when you have a bran new processor, you should break it in. is this really true? and how exactly would i break it in? does that mean pushing it to the max (100% CPU usage) for 24 hours?
i read a few times on threads that when you have a bran new processor, you should break it in. is this really true? and how exactly would i break it in? does that mean pushing it to the max (100% CPU usage) for 24 hours?
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E6300 Vs E6320 Vs E6550
I wish to know that how far of the difference between E6300 & E6320.The E6320 have 2mb cache more than the E6300 but i think it is running out of stock of my living area.Most of the computer store even would not order this processor anymore...
I wish to know that how far of the difference between E6300 & E6320.The E6320 have 2mb cache more than the E6300 but i think it is running out of stock of my living area.Most of the computer store even would not order this processor anymore...
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AMD 5000+ BE or Intel E4500? Other CPU reccomendations...
I am planning on building a new computer coming up, and am trying to work out what CPU to get. I have about $600 to spend on the entire computer (minus monitor and other peripherals). I plan on equipping it with 2 gb of DDR800, Radeon 3850 (p...
I am planning on building a new computer coming up, and am trying to work out what CPU to get. I have about $600 to spend on the entire computer (minus monitor and other peripherals). I plan on equipping it with 2 gb of DDR800, Radeon 3850 (p...
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should I try to overclock, or rather not?
Well.. I've tried some stuff already, but it didnt appear to work so far (the pc didnt want to boot anymore after I changed 1 setting for example) official according to the list Asus has on the Web, this motherboard doesnt support the Q6600...
Well.. I've tried some stuff already, but it didnt appear to work so far (the pc didnt want to boot anymore after I changed 1 setting for example) official according to the list Asus has on the Web, this motherboard doesnt support the Q6600...
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Best possible cpu for this motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813138038 It's an AM2 socket board. What's the best/fastest processor I could put in it?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813138038 It's an AM2 socket board. What's the best/fastest processor I could put in it?
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Post your SuperPi Score!
Feel free to post your SuperPi scores here, 1M is preferred so we can compare easier. For those of you that dont know what SuperPi is, it's basically a little program that calculates Pi, and gives you a time based on how quickly your processor...
Feel free to post your SuperPi scores here, 1M is preferred so we can compare easier. For those of you that dont know what SuperPi is, it's basically a little program that calculates Pi, and gives you a time based on how quickly your processor...
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AMD Athlon X2 3800+ Windsor 2.0Ghz, 65W or 89W
I am thinking of purchasing an AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Windsor 2.0Ghz Dual-Core. There are two different models and I'm not sure which one to get The 65W or 89W versions. There is a $10 difference which is big for their price 65W http://www....
I am thinking of purchasing an AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Windsor 2.0Ghz Dual-Core. There are two different models and I'm not sure which one to get The 65W or 89W versions. There is a $10 difference which is big for their price 65W http://www....
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The penryn?
Ok new question, are intels new procs worth it?
Ok new question, are intels new procs worth it?
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Q6600 Running on Only 2 Cores?
I just replaced my E6320 with a Q6600. My system is running much slower than I expected. (I've run a Q6600 before, and it was very fast.) It appears to be running on only 2 cores. Task Manager shows only two processors. CPUZ shows 2 cores, and ...
I just replaced my E6320 with a Q6600. My system is running much slower than I expected. (I've run a Q6600 before, and it was very fast.) It appears to be running on only 2 cores. Task Manager shows only two processors. CPUZ shows 2 cores, and ...
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Post your Lightsmark 2007 Scores here
Download here q6600 3.2 ghz 400x8 8800gts 690/1044mhz
Download here q6600 3.2 ghz 400x8 8800gts 690/1044mhz
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AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400
Hey guys, probably my last post of 2007 anyway is this processor okay for gaming today? http://www.ebuyer.com/product/135650 what Core 2 duo would this be the equivilent too please? tks
Hey guys, probably my last post of 2007 anyway is this processor okay for gaming today? http://www.ebuyer.com/product/135650 what Core 2 duo would this be the equivilent too please? tks
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Just One Quick Question
you know when you go and buy a cpu, with a dual core, when you look at the core clock speed (for example :http://www.ebuyer.com/product/125202...specifications. look at the clock speed. because its dual core. is it double that amount???
you know when you go and buy a cpu, with a dual core, when you look at the core clock speed (for example :http://www.ebuyer.com/product/125202...specifications. look at the clock speed. because its dual core. is it double that amount???
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Why the Price difference?
These processors are almost identical expect the second has slightly better specs but the one that appears to be worse is priced higher. Why is this? Here are the two links http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115003 http://www.ne...
These processors are almost identical expect the second has slightly better specs but the one that appears to be worse is priced higher. Why is this? Here are the two links http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115003 http://www.ne...
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q6600 overclock troubles
I've been trying to overclock my processor (Q6600) and I'm only successful to 2.7 GHz. After that I hit a wall. At 2.7 GHz the computer is completely stable and works perfectly, at 2.709 GHz it instantly crashes. The memory and front side bu...
I've been trying to overclock my processor (Q6600) and I'm only successful to 2.7 GHz. After that I hit a wall. At 2.7 GHz the computer is completely stable and works perfectly, at 2.709 GHz it instantly crashes. The memory and front side bu...
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Did I get B3 or G0?
how can I find out which q6600 I got, B3 or G0? The temp right now is about 27C at startup with the giant Square. This is the Mobo I got. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130081 How can I change the RAM voltage to get be...
how can I find out which q6600 I got, B3 or G0? The temp right now is about 27C at startup with the giant Square. This is the Mobo I got. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130081 How can I change the RAM voltage to get be...
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CPU Core temp
My core temps read between 18 degrees celicus and 22 degrees celcius on idle and about 34 degrees celicus each on load. Is this a pretty decent temperature for my overclocked cpu? I'm using Intel Thermal Analysis Tool. But i'm worried becaus...
My core temps read between 18 degrees celicus and 22 degrees celcius on idle and about 34 degrees celicus each on load. Is this a pretty decent temperature for my overclocked cpu? I'm using Intel Thermal Analysis Tool. But i'm worried becaus...
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good for overclocking
is the HP dv2610us good for OCing?
is the HP dv2610us good for OCing?
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3800+ singlescore problem?
When we first got it last year, we applied thermal paste etc... The temp was about 42C, about 50 full load. Now it idles around 54, and up to 60C+ on full load, causing games to slow down. We just re-applied new thermal paste, and the cpu...
When we first got it last year, we applied thermal paste etc... The temp was about 42C, about 50 full load. Now it idles around 54, and up to 60C+ on full load, causing games to slow down. We just re-applied new thermal paste, and the cpu...
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Lappin'
Anyone try it? I've had my system for a couple months, haven't lapped the thermaltake yet Is it worth it? And should I lap the CPU too? Thanks.
Anyone try it? I've had my system for a couple months, haven't lapped the thermaltake yet Is it worth it? And should I lap the CPU too? Thanks.
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unlocking my computer
hi guys.can some 1 pls help me with a directive on how to unlock my copmputer.i locked my second computer with a password of which i had 4goten.i have tried the pasword hint but it is not working.pls sombdy help me!!
hi guys.can some 1 pls help me with a directive on how to unlock my copmputer.i locked my second computer with a password of which i had 4goten.i have tried the pasword hint but it is not working.pls sombdy help me!!
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Q6600 oc help
I was wondering what are good temperatures for this processor and if anybody has a q6600 oc'd with air cooling can you please show all the settings like voltage and stuff.
I was wondering what are good temperatures for this processor and if anybody has a q6600 oc'd with air cooling can you please show all the settings like voltage and stuff.
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E4500 won't overclock
I decided to overclock my E4500 and I got it up to about 3.3GHz stable on stock cooler. It ran a little hotter than I would have liked and so I decided to go back down to the stock 2.2GHz until I got a new cooler. Now, I've decided to overcl...
I decided to overclock my E4500 and I got it up to about 3.3GHz stable on stock cooler. It ran a little hotter than I would have liked and so I decided to go back down to the stock 2.2GHz until I got a new cooler. Now, I've decided to overcl...
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q6600 temps
K so i got my q6600 today and installed it and everything runs great. I've got it at 3420MHz and temps are as follows (on idle): 34/32/40/40 for the 'core' temps, and CPU temp is 25. What should I go by? And what do you recommend as a max temp ...
K so i got my q6600 today and installed it and everything runs great. I've got it at 3420MHz and temps are as follows (on idle): 34/32/40/40 for the 'core' temps, and CPU temp is 25. What should I go by? And what do you recommend as a max temp ...
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pentium 4 and core duo
ok so i have a e2140 duo core i know its only 1.6ghz but still its pretty good. this website is trying to tell me that my e2140 is not good enough to run prostreet which i own i just need a video card. Its saying that a 2.8 ghz pentium 4 is bet...
ok so i have a e2140 duo core i know its only 1.6ghz but still its pretty good. this website is trying to tell me that my e2140 is not good enough to run prostreet which i own i just need a video card. Its saying that a 2.8 ghz pentium 4 is bet...
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