Recent content by stuff311

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    Budget of $250 for CPU/mobo/RAM?

    It'll do just fine.
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    Thermal paste on 'boxed' CPU?

    That depends on your intentions with it, I would suppose. Stock cooling with no OC, I see no direct NEED for it. On the other hand, if you're planning on slappin' a Tuniq tower and sending that 7200 straight to 4Ghz, then AS5 might be in order.
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    IS IT WORTH WAITING FOR NEHALEM

    Geez, they might as well rename the forum AnandBashZone. Of course, they probably bash anybody that post reviews in favor of intel architecture.
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    Best heatsink/fan for a Q6600?

    I have 4 sticks, 2 1GB and 2 512mb, and my board runs at 415fsb. Those are 667 sticks too, and they are clocked at 830. As long as you feed them the right amount of volts, you'll be golden.
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    Overclocking and Windows

    Lately, I've noticed a bunch of questions about windows stability after overclocking, and that most of these questions stem from the fact people aren't aware that the process can corrupt windows. I've read through the overclock guides and such, but I didn't see anywhere that it recommended...
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    Why do I feel the need to keep upgrading...when I don't even need the extra processor power?

    It may be a disease...but at least it keeps you out of trouble, right? I mean, it's better than blowing that money on something worse...like...I dunno...hookers? Of course that's assuming you're in a relationship...if not...disregard what I just said.
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    What is considered stable when OCing a cpu

    :thumbsup: Doesn't matter how much a program stresses your cpu, if it is corrupt, it will crash every time.
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    One Program Constant Crash, Still Stable?

    Was your processor overclocked when you installed your current windows setup? If not, the overclocking process tends to corrupt random files/programs. Your IE might have been affected.
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    SO lost looking for a new Motherboad

    Biostar has seen major improvements in their recent mobos. This one fits your price range, and has quite an array of accessories. Not to mention it supports the latest 45nm procs and can hit over 500fsb. I know you don't want a massive OC, or xfire, but this board leaves those options open...
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    Intel Cpu choice.

    Yes, it is supposed to go down to $316. If you can get a 9450 fro $279 now, though, it would be just as good of a choice. Only thing you're paying for is $36 more bucks for 0.5 more multiplier.
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    Voltages are whack in bios update

    I have the biostar TP43D2-A7 mobo, and have been in the process of ocing my 6400. It's running all good at 410*8, and it was doing it with stock volts (auto setting in BIOS). That was about 1.29 under load. So then I notice there is a new BIOS for the board on the website. I use the flash...
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    A low cost intel rig?

    Not true. Take a look at this article. An intel 2160 darn near matches the 5000 throughout the article. Now, look at the difference between the 2160 and the 2140. Now imagine that same increase between the 2160 and the 2180. The 2180 will either match or outdo the 5000. Then look at the...
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    Nehalem prices leaked out?

    And you would be correct.
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    My 3dmark06 score seems too low...

    Sounds about right, actually. Try using ORB's comparing function, see how your system stacks up to others. I just did a quick search for results based on C2Q with mhz range of 2399-2401 using 4850s. Highest score was 12841.
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    Question/s about my mobo

    I just purchased this mobo. The question I have is about the molex connector right above the first pci-expressx1 slot. It's listed as the "auxillary graphics power" connector. So...what would this be used for exactly? Video cards without 6-pin pci-x connections yet still need a little extra...