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    P67A-UD3 Mobo & The Dreaded SATA Issue: The fix

    Well, they say it can never happen to you...until it does. Got the e-mail from NE, ignored it as always. Blah blah blah ports 0 and 1 are fine, don't use 2-5 yeah whatever. Bah I'm sure my mobo is fine, this stuff won't happen, now leave me alone so I can go back to EQ2. My first clue...
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    Socket 1155 cooler recommendation?

    I can vouch for the A70. Oc'd to 4301, my cores run between 25-31 at idle, 56-60 running Prime95 for an hour. For the money, I would recommend it over the Noctua coolers (that are 2x as much money for another degree or two).
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    i5-2500k temps too high?

    Temps are way too high. My cores range between 26-31 at idle with an oc to 4.3. Prime95 with that oc is 56-59. I don't think the RMA was a bad idea, but I do hope you are investing in a quality CPU fan and properly applying thermal paste.
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    System Online!

    Based on what you said, sounds like you put a little too much on is all. Eh, it's 6 of one, half dozen of the other, I've read several (including the instruction manual) that says it's fine. Had to re-do it once, and when I lifted the fan it seemed like the grease had spread quite nicely and...
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    System Online!

    Thanks! Definitely sounds like too much AS5 to me. I went pea-method. Once the A70 is crimped on, it spreads it quite nicely. Would I benefit from spreading it evenly, or a pre-wipe with alcohol? Maybe a degree or two - not enough for me to take that rat bastard cooler off again. You need...
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    System Online!

    Yes, I could tell with your first response you're a noise nut. :P It's all good, man. Ran 1 hour OCCT run: Cores 0+2: avg range 52-55, high of 56 Core 1: avg range 57-59, high of 60 Core 3: avg range 54-57, high of 58 Sorry, I closed the application before saving the charts o_O Smart 6...
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    System Online!

    Well, like I said earlier - it's your computer my friend. I don't agree with you about the noise. Doesn't bother me at all but I respect your right to your opinion. Smart 6'd it back to 4301Mhz. Been running Lehmer primality double-check work (whatever the hell that is, I am a mathematical...
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    System Online!

    http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1389/6/ :cool: The funny thing is that I saw you tell someone else that, and I read (and re-read) the instruction manual to make sure I didn't do the same thing. "Hah, I'm cool, I'm A+ certified, I wouldn't do that!" Wrong - I did. Re-reading it now (I've...
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    System Online!

    I cannot hear the cpu fan at 2k, the 200mm fan on the top of the case is as loud or louder (which is not to say it's loud by any means). The extra cooling is worth far more than any perceived changes in sound to me - if your goal is zero sound from the fans, it's your system - power to you and I...
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    System Online!

    Perhaps - maybe I'll give that a try! And thanks! Actually the cores are running between 25-31 right now, my mistake. Perhaps I didn't do a Prime Test as stressful as the one you did, but it still wouldn't budge after 15 minutes+ at 100% from 53-55. Gaming was far lower. Oh screw those...
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    System Online!

    Finally got all the pieces and put everything together: 2500k Gigabyte P67A-UD3 4 gig Ripjaws Corsair A70 Nxzt Phantom w/ 140mm AeroCool front fan Real SSD 64GB boot VR ADFD 1500 150 GB primary storage 250 GB backup EVGA GTX 285 Seasonic 620w Bronze 2500k is oc to 4.3 using Gigabyte Smart...
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    Need help - pins in socket

    Good, the folding is normal then. Thanks man!
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    Need help - pins in socket

    When installing my 2500k in the mobo tonight, i initially didn't have the mounting plate under the screw. Don't think I pushed down too hard before I realized my retarded mistake. I then seated it correctly. Out of curiosity, I lifted the mounting plate and looked in the socket, noticing that...
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    8.5 hour Prime95 stable @ 4.2 GHz, 1.272v...what now?

    Thanks OP, I will have the same cpu/mobo so this is of obvious interest to me.
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    Is 84c too hot?

    $300 cpu, $150 mobo - why trust that to the stock fan? Always go aftermarket. There are a ton of good aftermarket solutions to choose from between $45-80.
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    Dual 5850s or 1 6950/70

    What games do you play? You said long run...what about buying another 6950 down the road? I don't think this is so cut and dry (unless you've already made up your mind of course)
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    SandyBridge VS i7 980 Extreme...COST

    Original Topic: Is this chip worth buying for the cost? Answer: Unless you need massive multi-threaded might, not even remotely. Would you be happier if I said "many"? "a lot"? "more than would be expected for a chip costing 1/3rd of the price"? Why the op wants to know this, I have no...
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    SandyBridge VS i7 980 Extreme...COST

    Let's see. You have a pic of a Vette, vehemently defend a $1000 chip that loses in most benchmarks to a $280 mainstream chip, and are now insultingly asking the entire forum if they are all "paupers". If you want to flaunt your big toys, that's your right. I don't recall it being your right...
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    Who's going to Miro Center 1/9/2011?

    Thanks. I will never order from them again.
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    Who's going to Miro Center 1/9/2011?

    I'm sure over-the-top profanity would be, but the moderators around here do a good job. Really pissed, my broke ass can't afford to order another one to cover for it until Wed. Didn't realize MC was so half-assed, some poor cs rep is going to get an earful tomorrow (not directed at them)...
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    Who's going to Miro Center 1/9/2011?

    Well, fuck MC, I am going to go up one side of them and down the other. At 6am, I ordered online. Fine. I wake up to a confirmation e-mail saying that "we're sorry, this is on back order but don't worry because we haven't charged your credit card." Which of course they did, now their...
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    Who's going to Miro Center 1/9/2011?

    Lol. The funny thing is, I just ordered it online from them instead. They charge you like an extra $7 in tax (80% on shipping? wtf? whatever): In store: 179 + 6 = 186 Online (2 day) 179 + 9 + 13 = 202 uhhh. Anyway, for 10-15 in gas and 2 + hours in driving (on potentially crappy roads)...
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    Who's going to Miro Center 1/9/2011?

    Nice. I started assembling my system tonight. Installed front fan, screwed in psu and standoffs, plugged in side fans. Ordered mobo and 2.5" adapter. 2500k Nxzt Phantom Seasonic 620W AeroCool 140m Blue LED Crucial RealSSD 300 64GB VR 150GB Gigabyte P67A-UD3 Corsair A70 4 gig Ripsaws Win...
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    Its MIDNIGHT (East Coast at least) WHERE's the Ks???

    Well, off to TD then. I just mapped out the route to my nearest MC, it's an hour each way minimum. Still worth it I suppose, but I definitely want to see the online pricing...
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    GTX 580 SLI or save up for Dell U3011

    You make a good point about the monitor; just because I have had a great experience doesn't make them all automatically kick ass. We still seem to agree on the central point though: 2 580's for you (and about 95% of users overall) is the wrong choice. Let us know how the 6950's + 30 incher...
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    Who's going to Miro Center 1/9/2011?

    You're stating an awful lot of opinions as fact. Such is your right, but allow me to point out a couple things as well: Why the Captain Killjoy routine? No one here is getting that excited dude, relax. We know it's just a computer chip, thanks. Slight upgrade for people with C2D? Uh...no...
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    GTX 580 SLI or save up for Dell U3011

    Dunno how I feel about dual 6950's (benches are nice, seems like there have been a few niggling issues though), but I know two things: 1. SLI 580's are ridiculous overkill for everything but Crysis in ninja mode and Metro 2033. Unless those two games bring a lot of joy to your life, you don't...
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    Looking for a new case, suggestions. UPDATE WITH PIC

    I lusted after that case for a long time, but settled on the Phantom because of better cooling + price. Very nice build you have there!
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    Sandy Bridge 2500K $179.99 , 2600k $279.99 plus cheapish boards

    Good question. Didn't see anything about the UEFI when I was perusing their boards last night either. I'd also like to know.
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    Your current CPU - Is it time for Sandybridge?

    E6600, exact same thing about random crashes/instability. It's time. Got 5 years out of this bad boy, absolutely zero complaints.
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    Sandy Bridge 2500K $179.99 , 2600k $279.99 plus cheapish boards

    Why would you want an OEM cooling solution? They suck. Badly. Honestly, they are probably fine but running 10 deg warmer for years at a time - the tech snob in me will not allow it.
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    Sandy Bridge 2500K $179.99 , 2600k $279.99 plus cheapish boards

    Unless you live in NJ, in which case NE hits you with the tax anyway :( Oh well, there is a MC near me, so I do win in that dept ;)
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    Sandy Bridge 2500K $179.99 , 2600k $279.99 plus cheapish boards

    I didn't even read the rest of this thread, I saw this and had to think of baseball to calm down.
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    To 2600K or not to 2600K : That is the question

    I am a big SB homer, but if I had an 870+ I wouldn't bother with it, even for SC2. But many other users and I have far less powerful pcs. I would certainly not agree that your opinion doesn't matter and you'll get no argument from me on any of your points. I have often quoted SC2 as a reason...
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    To 2600K or not to 2600K : That is the question

    Most people factor budget into buying a new proc, so they try to squeeze as much life and performance out of their chip for as long as possible. Most people (myself included for both of these btw) also are distracted by shiny benchmarks, whether they know they need it or not. Having said...
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    To 2600K or not to 2600K : That is the question

    This is what I tell myself over and over again... ...and then this. I want to see everyone's opinions to be sure. I'm about 99% certain I will get the 2500k but all those synthetic benches where the 2600k stomps everything make me wonder. Hmmm. Make that 100%. Screw the synth, I do not...
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    Toughpower died on me.... need new PSU

    For the system you are building, 750 watts is ridiculous overkill. Had I known my stuff more 5 years ago, I would never have ordered the 700w psu that I did. Now, with a pair of 570's or the like I would recommend a 750 minimum, but you said nothing about sli/xfire. I just ordered #2 tonight...
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    Sandy Bridge Reviews

    And the benchmarks... http://www.anandtech.com/show/4083/t...2100-tested/15 Photoshop: 11.3s vs 25.6s = 2.25x faster WME 9: 20s vs 40s = 2x faster x264 1st: 106.4fps vs 53.8fps = 2x faster x264 2nd: 36.3fps vs 15.2fps = 2.4x faster 3dsmax 9: 20.1 vs 9.6 = 2x faster Cinebench single: 5991 vs...
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    Sandy Bridge Reviews

    Yeah, I won't be bothering with the 2600k; for gaming, the 2500k was the clear winner. Very psyched, glad to see AT put this up early.
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    Sandy Bridge Chills Aftermarket Cooling

    I agree with everyone else, nice find Patrick. Guess my A70 will be overkill, but that will make me a little less nervous about the overclock (my first!) I'm going to throw on it. Can't wait...couple more days. /drool