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When using Asus boards, don't set the vcore to auto, because Asus BIOS raises the vcore significantly if you OC. In stead, set it manually to 1.35v and see how high you can go. 1.4v is what I consider the max safe vcore.

Just tried the new BIOS 1101. To my surprise, it fixed one of the biggest problem I have encountered with the P5B-D. With my old 0910 BIOS (same with 1004), my PC won't resume from standby during S3 sleep, if I OC the FSB pass 400MHz. This seems to be a common problem with this board. So my...

Have you tried C.P.R.? Meaning shut down the power supply, not just power swtich. It will reset all your system settings to default. Sounds like your OC settings are not right.

The current batch of E4300 requires a lot of voltage to stay stable when OC'd. Unless you already have old DDR2 RAMs, the price difference between DDR-667 and DDR-800 is really minimal (about $10-20). As for motherboard, there's no cheap overclockable motherboard. With that in mind, I couldn't...

1. E6400 @ 2.14 2. 3.5 Ghz/1.3625v @ 40 idle - 52 full load 3. 2 weeks 4. None 5. Big BT

I bought 3 E4300's from Fry's combo deal last week. I used Asus P5B-deluxe with Corsair XMS2 PC2-6400 DDR2 RAM (1Gx2). Only ONE can reach 3GHz (333x9) with 1.4V in BIOS. The other 2 requires 1.475V to be stable in XP. To reach 3.15 GHz (350x9), the BEST one needs 1.475V, and for 3.24 GHz...

My 2.8C, D1 stepping, is running at 3.5Ghz (250 FSB) at 1.45V. I've run it all the way to 3.6Ghz but backed down just to be safe. Stock HS is fine at full load (DVD ripping), but I had to run with case open to keep it cool. So I installed a Cooler Master Cu HS and closed the case :) even at full...

I've a 2.8c D1 stepping OCed to 3.5GHz at 1.45 vCore (default is 1.525v) with Kingston HyperX PC4000 running at 1:1. It can do 3.6 at default voltage, but I like to keep my computer cool. My CPU has 30 cap, eventhough it's not M0. I bought it from Frys with pack data of 05/05. So it's really...

Here you go. linky. Apparently 1-5 dead pixel is acceptable to Dell.

I'm just guessing. Maybe Dell or its supplier has decided to switch to a lower quality LCD panel? Here is my reasoning. In the past, the response time has always been listed as 16ms on Dell's website (not inlcuding the documentation link which may not be updated often). But lately, it's either...

Before this, I've only heard of 3Ghz D1s with 30 caps. So it makes me feel that this batch of 2.8c D1s are actually 3.0c parts that somehow got marked down (market demands?) which has happened to Intel CPUs in the past. My friend's 2.8c which has a pack date of 4/10/04 has only 10+ caps and can...

Hi, I just bought this boxed 2.8c D1 stepping (SL6WT, pack date 05/05/04) from Frys in San Diego. I was surprised to see 30 caps on the back side. My previous 2.8c D1 has only about 15. After installing, it easily hit 3.422 GHz (246x14) on normal vCore (1.525v). I have run Prime95 for about 10...

HI, I'm thinking of getting a P4 2.8c and overclock it to around 3.4-3.5 GHz. Should I buy a boxed CPU with HS and fan? or a bare CPU and a better HS fan separately? Also the price is only $10 difference. Thanks

posted the same @ fatwallet Hi, Just bought the following from Dell Small Business. The best price I can find so far. Toshiba 40 GB Super Slimline Internal 5400RPM Notebook Hard Drive with 16 MB cache $138.95 - $20.84 (15% off storage) - $11.81 (10% stackable coupon rec'd from email, exp...

Just checked the store on I-78 in Oceanside, CA. All 160GB ones. Bummer ...