Recent content by opmike

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    AMD's roadmaps

    I'm failing to see the point in this thread. There are a myriad of criticisms one could launch at AMD and many are more than justified. However, this sounds like yet another asinine rant from the OP.
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    AMD X2 5000+ Black edition useless? am I missing something?

    Not everyone has an Intel motherboard. I see the 5000+ as more of an upgrade chip for those with existing AM2 motherboards and heatsinks rather than someone starting a entirely new build who should probably go with Intel anyway.
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    AMD X2 5000+ Black edition useless? am I missing something?

    Umm, you don't need a $40+ HSF to push these over 3.0 GHz and 3.2 (on air) is hardly the highest that these have been pushed. I haven't heard of anyone having trouble achieving at least 3.0 at stock vCore. My old single-core Orleans was getting a little long in the tooth so I saw the 5000+...
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    Any good snap on CPU coolers?

    For the price, it's hard to beat the Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro (AMD) or Freezer 7 Pro (Intel).
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    AMD Black Edition motherboard recommendation

    I and others have had really good experience with the Foxconn C51XEM2AA; it was one of the best AM2 boards back when it came out. It's currently 159.99 at ZZF and there is an $80 mail-in rebate offer that will bump it down to $79.99; however, that expires on the 9th. I've got mine running fine...
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    Logitech MX1000

    I was able to snag an open box MX1000 mouse for only 19 bucks today; but I have a problem. The mouse is in perfect shape from what I can see (no marks or blemishes) however I am missing the friggin' power cable for the base. Any idea of where I can get a replacement or some equivalent?
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    Enermax Liberty 500W or Corsair 520W?

    Unless you get a faulty unit, both choices will do fine.
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    How to clean a LCD?

    Hmmm...I have been using my monitor for about 3 and a half years now with no ill-effects from windex. However, it would be wise to read your manual since some screens are more susceptible to chemicals.
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    What do you use to keep an eye on your temps?

    Well, having the temps displayed all the time isn't going to hurt. In fact, doing so saved me from a potential headache. On my previous motherboard a while back, I was doing some folding and listening to music while browsing the web. Unbeknownst to me, one of the little tabs on my CPU bracket...
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    What are some signs of memory incompatibility?

    Incompatible memory will also throw up errors during a WinXp install as well. That threw me a real curve ball one time, as I thougt it was a faulty disk (which was brand new).
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    CNPS9500 + Core 2 Temps.

    CPU temps confuse me sometimes; especially when people are reporting 10-15 degree difference with similar specs. For instance, on my old ASUS M2N-E (junk) I got 29 idle and 35 with both Core Temp and Speed Fan. On my C51, with the same two programs I am getting 37 Idle and 45 load. These are...
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    How big was your 1st hard drive...

    My first was 1 gig I believe. Looks like I got started in the computer scene a bit late :P
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    NEW ANTEC CASE

    This case is starting to grow on me a bit. I just wish it wasn't so "busy" at the top. What the heck are you supposed to put up there, loose change? Cooling should be good though. I'll probably wait until it drops in price, because now it's in Stacker territory...
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    What's a quirk in your personality?

    I am far too intorverted and shy for my own good. I usually keep a close group of friends and making new ones is a not something that comes easily.
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    Just grab Centurion 5

    I have been wondering the exact same thing about that black ring. Maybe these cases come possesed with the spirits of dead Centurions, and the ring wards off the evil spirits? :confused: