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.
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.
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+...
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...
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?
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.
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...
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).
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...
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...
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:
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