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8800gts overclocking problem..(screenshot incl)
So a few months ago, I could use rivatuner or ntune to overclock and it would work perfectly...Then I don't know what happened. I kept my drivers updated from then until now, but did not try overclocking during the time. However, now on forcewa...
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Raising the Voltage
Does anybody know a application that you can raise your CPU voltage for overclocking, because my BIOS does not have options for it.
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Would this make a big defference?
hey guys I have a cheap old AMD athlon, 64bit 3000+ single core socket-939 CPU, and I was thinking of upgrading to this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103053
would that make a big difference from the 3000+?
I'm not go...
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new processor, what u think
I've never dealt with the cpu before, so im a tad nervous getting into it. The main reason I want to upgrade is because I want to start playing a few games on my pc, mainly the new nfs game which requires at least 2.8GHz. I have a compaq presar...
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E4300 Sucks...
Just noticed I could get to 2.1GHz before it crashes... WTF? Is it because my PSU sucks? My mobo stinks at overclocking?!?!? What is it?
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Is this good?
Is the Intel Pentium D 925 3.0GHz Dual-Core OEM Processor a good CPU?
Is it better then a AMD AThlon 64X2 4000+
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Better CPU
Which is better
AMD64 X2 4200+
or
AMD Athlon 64 3200+
and whats the difference?
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What Temperature Is Dangerous For Most Processors?
I am curious at how high the temperature on most processors can get before damage may start occuring. In BIOS I set my processor to shut off if it gets 70 degrees celsius or higher. At what tempreture is the danger zone where damage may start...
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Question about this Q6600 CPU Review.
I am considering buying this chip very soon: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor.
I saw this review today on Newegg.com and had 3 simple questions Pros: Just got mine today and received the G0 Step. If the PROD CODE ...
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Cpumark Scores
I searched and could not find a thread with this so I am starting one..
d/l at
http://www.softpedia.com/progDownloa...oad-10213.html
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PC Pitstop Scores
thought i would start a new one for once..cant wait to see the scores.
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New Heatsink/Thermal paste question
I should be getting all my computer parts today (other than my 8800gt) and will be doing my first build. I have one question about the Heatsink. I bought the Arctic Cooling 7 and also the Arctic Silver 5.
I have read around a bit and some p...
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FSB:DRAM ratio *large image*
wasnt sure if i should put this under the memory section or here... i guess since it pertains to overclocking im okay. but heres my question. ive been reading a lot of OC threads recently and have seen some people post about keeping a 1:1 r...
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New CPU Suggestions
Ok, I have a AMD 64 3200 2 GB Ram , I just got the Geforce 7600GT, new sound blaster sound card, new 500 dual rail psu. Now I want to upgrade my cpu, This site is killing my pocket book. Ever since finding it, I want to upgrade everything now, ...
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Newegg Prices?
hi all when i make my new build im getting the arctic freezer pro 7, its at an awesome price right now at about 20$, does this price change often? because its original price was much more expensive at 35$ and i cant even afford the 15$ more lol...
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Post your PC Wizard Bechmark
Download the 2008 version here, and do the "Global" benchmark
Post a picture, i'll try to keep my post updated and list them all here.. but this thread will probably die in a day ... and try not to embarrass me too bad
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What GHZ p4 beats a celeron 2.9GHZ?
well i know that the p4 beats any celeron, but what GHZ will really be a noticeable difference? im looking on ebay for one at or above 2.4GHZ, will it be enough? i think they all have a 1MB cache so thats real nice, not even my AMD 3400 on MY r...
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whats the difference
guys...whats the difference between these...
pentium D
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...999&CatId=2219
core2duo
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=3274083
i picked that c2d for the sake of clock speed comparison....
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Overclocking through Software
Does anyone know of any software you could use to overclock with? I have a Toshiba Laptop with a celeron M380 @ 1.6 ghz that i want to speed up. But since it's a Toshiba, the bios are locked. How much faster do you think i could push the proces...
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intel cpu queries
Hi. Are there any differences between intel core 2 duo E6750 and E6850 besides the obvious 0.34ghz of boost?
Is it worth to pay extra for the E6850?
No quad please as I am not a megatasker.
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Crashing issues, no BSOD. Overheat?
Hello, all...My problem today is that I just built my new computer and it was working fine for about 7-8 hours. But now its taken to rebooting itself. I'm fairly sure that it's overheating(I'm NOT overclocking), due to the fact that I never get...
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Q6600 Shutting down From Overheating Not Overclocked help!
hello all, im having some real trouble with my computer that i built about a month ago in regards to overheating. I always leave my computer on but it has not been staying on for more than 24 hours straight. Ive been asleep the last 4 or 5 nigh...
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Which CPU?
Hey guys,
I'm building a system for a friend, see thread here. I was wondering what CPU you would choose?
AMD X2 6000+ (Dual Core, 3.0ghz)
Intel Q6600 (Quad Core, 2.4 ghz)
The rig is entirely for gaming. Having that in mind I would ha...
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AMD athlon 5000+ black edition
i just ordered a black edition 5000+ by amd
it doesnt come with a heatsink
what CPU fan should i get?
arctic cool 64 pro
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835185125
cooler master gemini II
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...
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1 Q6600 or 2 E6850's?
My new gaming rig needs a CPU, and I'm not sure if I want to go quad core, or go with 2 E6850's. Will the OS be able to adress all for fours with the 2 E6850's with the same efficiency it would with one Q6600? I honestly want to go with the 2...
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E4300 Ftw
Buying an on sale E4300 from frys electronics: $79.99
aftermarket coolermaster HSF: $10.00 after mail in rebate
intel QX6850: $1,029.99
a core2duo E4300 running stable at 3.0ghz with a 1333FSB, matching the specs of the QX6850 with the exc...
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