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    Windows 7 + New Motherboard, No Activation Required

    Hello, I very recently installed a new motherboard and processor and reformatted my hard drive and installed a fresh version of Windows 7 Ultimate. Windows activated without requesting a new product key............. Happy Days, Soth
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    R9 285 Overclocked

    So I picked up a Sapphire R9 285 DualXOC Anantech Review: http://www.anandtech.com/show/8460/amd-radeon-r9-285-review I overclocked it some more. Stock Core: 965 Memory: 5.6ghz Overclock Core: 1145, +18.7% Memory: 6.340ghz (1585), +13.2% That's a core frequency increase of 180mhz...
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    Is Future Existince of AMD Relevant to GPU Purchase

    Do the financial troubles of AMD influence your GPU selection? Are you concerned that financial collapse of the company will end driver updates and product releases, or are you confident that if AMD does collapse the graphics division will be sold off and Radeon will live on? For the record...
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    GTX 660 or AMD Offering?

    System Specifications: 1. CPU: AMD A8-3870k @ 3.6ghz 2. Current GPU: llano IGP. 3. Display Resolution: 1080p, 42in HDTV 4. Antec Neo Eco 400w power supply. It has 1x 6 pin power connector. 5. Fractal Design Arc Midi Budget: ~200-230 usd Brand Preferences: None Intentions of...
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    Haswell & Steamroller Power Consumption

    My Question is this: Even if Steamroller manages to be competitive with Haswell, as far as raw performance goes, is there any way it can be as power efficient? These days it's all about performance per watt, and looking at all of Haswell's power optimizations, I am left wondering if...
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    Virtual Linix inside win7

    Hello, I have Windows 7 Ultimate and I plan to run linux virtually, probably ubunto, does anyone have any links or helpful information on how to properly set up my second operation system? Thanks, Chris
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    Undervolting and Power Consumption

    Hello, Processor a8-3870k. F1-A75 Pro/CSM Windows 7 Ultimate 2x crucial m4 After running an overclocked system for several months my OS started to develop some issues, that is windows update didn't work anymore, it would just lock and stop responding. I decided to reformat, and update BIOS...
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    Need phone reccomendations!

    Hello, I just switched over to T-Mobile's $50 [Unlimited Talk/Text 100mb internet] prepaid plan, and I'm still using an ancient Samsung flip phone that is nearing the end of its days. The quandary is I have a limited budget, and I don't know enough about the phone market to spend my money...
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    Windows 7 - Performance between Versions

    A friend of mine just purchased a new laptop: Asus K55A, Intel Core i5, 6GB memory, 750GB hard drive Windows 7 Home Edition. He thinks the system is running slower than it should, and he has mentioned that he heard that windows 7 home does not perform as well as the other versions. Is this...
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    Insomniac PC

    Win7ulti, llano 3870, upon putting the computer to sleeps it immediately wakes itself back up. Woe is me, what shall I do?
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    3870k ~preliminary overclocking

    Hello, I haven't finished screwing around with the processor, but I thought I would post the numbers for my 3870k since I'm sure some people out there are interested. Please, if you also have the chip, chime in with your results. CPU - 3.5ghz @ 1.464v, I can get it to run faster, but it isn't...
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    Asus f1a75-m pro/csm bios ~ windows failure

    Hello, Word of caution, updating bios on my motherboard to the newest revision, i believe it is 902, nuked my windows registry and computer failed to boot. Even reinstalling windows failed to work, and to get the machine working again I had to re-flash to the second most recent revision...
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    My Llano build ~ PSU adequate?

    Hello, Firstly, thank you all so much for sharing your knowledge, for sharing your resources and time with whoever appreciates it. I have been reading anandtech since I built my first computer a number of years ago, and still now I read it as the quality of content is typically fantastic, and...
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    a8-3870k availible

    In stock at newegg! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...01&Tpk=a8-3870
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    llano 3870k ~ 32nm stars ~ oc

    Oi, a few bits about llano, and some thoughts on trinity. (1) Firstly, as far as I can gather most people's distaste for llano seems to be the 'anemic cpu' which is of course a legitimate concern. (2) Lets take a moment to talk about the cpu, the upcoming so-called unlocked version, and the...
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    Lanboy Air + Antec CPX 1000

    Newegg currently offers a bundle, the Lanboy Air + the Antec CPX 1000, however the Lanboy isn't listed as a supported tower. Now, does this PSU actually fit in the case proper like, or has newegg made an error in hardware bundling?