Recent content by IlChengis

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    LGA1366 CPU upgrade - worth it?

    Good stuff, I will do some further research and make my decision. Thanks for the input for sure!
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    LGA1366 CPU upgrade - worth it?

    Thanks man, exactly the kind of info I was looking for. Do you have a recommendation on the ideal hexacore Xeon for my platform? I am not in a rush, I can keep an eye on eBay/Craigslist and snipe something when the right deal comes through.
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    LGA1366 CPU upgrade - worth it?

    Gentlemen, Please bear with me because I've been out of the game for many, many years. One of my systems is an ASUS P6T Deluxe + Core i7-965 Extreme combo. Are there any CPU upgrades worth considering? By worth considering I mean this: Are there good deals on LGA1366 processors (Core i7 or...
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    Motherboard repair company?

    Guys, Thanks for the responses. Some logic board components can be replaced without too much trouble. This is done on computer hardware, TVs, appliances... even automotive ECUs. Here's an example of reballing/repair services on eBay. I've actually emailed a few of those guys and it's a...
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    Motherboard repair company?

    Hey bud, thanks for chiming in. There are a multitude of companies out there that offer motherboard reballing/repair. It's often done for flat fees between $40-60. I was just checking to see if anyone had had experience with one in particular. This particular mobo has solid state caps...
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    Motherboard repair company?

    Gentlemen, I have an older ASUS P6T Deluxe that might need to be repaired. The machine suddenly quit POSTing. As I continue trying to locate spare components to troubleshoot the issue, I figured it might be a good idea to start looking for a reputable Motherboard repair facility (preferably...