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    Intel to offer 'unlock codes' to increase processor performance

    I'm surprised there isn't a thread here about this, so...here it is! The story: http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/18/intel-wants-to-charge-50-to-unlock-stuff-your-cpu-can-already-d/ I don't think this is a huge deal as it's already somewhat done with chip binning. This will just allow the average...
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    YMMV: Galaxy Geforce GT220 1GB for $54 at Best Buy

    Clearance item. Marked down from $89.99 to $53.99. Good budget card if you want to do basic gaming but on a serious budget. Normally $50 gets you the GT210, which is about twice as slow.
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    Single Polk Monitor 50 with black finish - $89.99+$2.99 3 day shipping

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882290013 Use promotional code EMCYSZP38 for $20 off. My budget build is now complete!
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    Hitachi 2.0TB 7200rpm SATA3 drive for $120 after $15 MIR

    http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...eekly_10011109
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    Flashing XFX 5850 with different clocks

    Is there a way to dump the bios on my card, alter the clocks and voltage, and then flash it back with the new settings? I don't want to run a third party tool since the 3D detection isn't all that great, and I can't use the CCC because my new clocks are way above what it offers.
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    Audio dropping out on HDMI connection with 5850

    I have a new XFX 5850 XXX which has been running great with gaming, but I've had issues in the HTPC department. Whenever I set Windows 7 to use the 5850 HDMI output as default audio, the audio will always randomly drop* unless I either turn off my receiver or change the default audio back to my...
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    'Real' stock Lynnfield voltage?

    I was thinking about this today and I am confused as to why people think 1.2v is the true stock voltage for the Lynnfield range when it is actually variable depending on CPU frequency, even at stock speeds. For example, take the Core i7 860. With all four cores fully active, it runs at...
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    Woot Off - 2\24\2010

    Look at those sirens go! www.woot.com
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    CPU\Mobo\Memory upgrade renders video card unstable

    Looking for suggestions on why my new Motherboard\CPU\Memory setup isn't working with my previous card: First, the hardware in question: OLD: Core 2 Duo E6400 (2.1ghz @ 3.2ghz) Asus P5B-Deluxe Some random-DDR2 NEW: Core i7 860 (2.8ghz) Asus P7P55D-E with the latest BIOS Corsair DDR3 1600 2x2GB...
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    Long-standing stuttering issue. Minor, but annoying!

    Ever since I've had a PC capable of sustaining a solid frame rate, I've noticed that it's never quite *smooth* in ANY 3D game where I can sustain a solid 60fps, from Quake 1 to Doom 3 and newer. It can best be described as a small jerking motion every 2-3 seconds, as if it stalls for a second...
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    All HBO series half off at Best Buy (DVD & Bluray)

    Here is the entire list: http://tiny.cc/oy13u Only 8 sets are available on Blu-ray: Generation Kill complete series -$32.49 Band of Brothers - $37.49 John Adams complete series - $32.49 Rome complete series - $64.99 True Blood Season 1 - $32.49 Sopranos Season 1 - $29.99 Sopranos...
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    Ignore

    Looks like it's just the 64GB version of the X25-E :( http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820167014
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    Rock Band 2 Bundle - $109+$25 GC @ Toys R Us

    This has been posted at a few different places, but I thought I'd give you guys a heads up as well. It's not a price mistake according to the fine lady at the counter. Applies to Wii, PS3, and 360 versions. Also, side note, they had 60 Wiis in stock!
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    BadaBOOM Encoding

    So has anyone else been playing with this? I am getting about 160FPS rendering when converting to iPod Touch format at 1500kbits on a 8800GT 512, which is pretty darn nice :D The interface looks nice, but it's pretty basic. But 160FPS? I guess I can live with it :D You only get 30...
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    Another Best Buy Clearance deal: Logitech G15 for $29.99

    Logitech has a new G15 model out (which BB also had), so Best Buy decided to discount the old ones here in Milwaukee, WI. I can scan the receipt if someone thinks it'll help :P I know it's another huge YMMV but this might be more widespread due to the new model being out.
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    Overscan adjustment in Vista?

    Overscan adjustment in Vista? I have an ATI X1050 hooked up to a 55" 720p Plasma TV and when I select 1280x720, all of the sides are overscanned by about 10%. This means the taskbar is almost gone, and it's impossible to see the close\maximize\minimize buttons on the upper right corner. Now...
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    eVGA Step-Up program and the new NVIDIA cards

    Since NVIDIA has decided to keep the 8800 name for the new card(s), do any of you have any idea how stepping-up work if I want to go from an old 8800GTS to the 8800GT or the possibly new 8800GTS? In terms of model numbers, I wouldn't be 'stepping-up' at all. More of a downgrade, or lateral...
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    P5B\Deluxe owners: Great read

    http://www.bleedinedge.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23803
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    New Asus P5B-Deluxe (Beta?) BIOS 0609

    Stolen from: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=113866
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    Core 2 Duo + Quake 4 DC Support = Crash?

    I've already reinstalled Windows and deleted my quake4 configs, but whenever I enable Dual Core support the game locks up almost instantly after loading a map and trying to get back into the menu. What gives?!
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    What exactly is the default V-core for Core 2 Duo chips?

    I've seen 1.25v, 1.3v, and 1.35v listed as the default vcore for Core 2 Duos, so which is it? I'm not talking about Speedstep voltage, rather the voltage required to run it at full speed.
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    Dead: ZZF has the E6400 in stock! $279 :(

    Now dead. Looks like a lot of people couldn't wait :P http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80859
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    PCMall HAD the E6300 and E6400 in stock

    Sold out :( http://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/detail~dpno~7075578.asp http://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/detail~dpno~7075579.asp
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    Mwave has the Retail Core 2 Duo E6400 in stock

    It's too bad they are gouging :( http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=BA22888
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    ATI X1x00 2D\3D clocks

    I ask because I alt-tab out of games a lot (WoW), and having the screenflicker\actions delayed while it switches from 3D speeds to 2D speeds is pretty annoying. I want to turn it off, but I'm not sure what to disable to make it stay at 3D speeds at all times. I'm guessing it's the ATI Hotkey poller?
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    .wav file of X1800XTs fan noise

    http://home.wi.rr.com/aggybong/x1800xtfannoise.wav For reference, the start of the .wav file has the fan running at 25% (it's lowest setting), then I slowly bring it up to 100% in about 10% intervals. At the end I drop it from 100% back down to 25%. The 7800GTX\7900GT are about as quiet as...
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    Looks like the second round of 7900GTs has made it out

    eVGA 7900GT CO (500\1500) - $309 eVGA 7900GT CO Superclock (550\1580) - $359.00 Gigabyte 7900GT (450\1320) - $319.99 BFG 7900GT OC (475\1360) - $329.00 The best deal is the eVGA 7900GT CO for $309. Fastest clocks sans the Superclock edition, which is $50 more. Now where are all of the...
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    Any 7900GT users having monitor signal problems?

    I suppose it was bound to happen with how many cards I try out. I popped in the new 7900GT, and while the computer still boots straight to Windows, I cannot get a signal on my monitor; it just remains blank. I've tried reseating it in the PCI-E slot, tried a different PCI-E slot, and tried 3...
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    New nVidia Forceware beta drivers at nZone

    http://www.nzone.com/object/nzone_downloads_winxp_2k_32bit_84.20.html
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    Possible bad Opteron 165?

    I bought an Opteron 165 for dual core goodness, but I've had some big problems since installing it. First, some system specs: DFI Ultra-D, 2x512mb ram, x1900xt, Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic, standard hd\dvdrw, powered by a OCZ Powerstream 520w. Now, the problem(s). This all at stock settings...
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    Silly issue with a new Opteron 165

    This is completely at stock with a fresh install of Windows. Whenever I restart, it completely resets my OS Skin changes. I normally use 'Classic XP', but whenever I reboot, it resets it back to 'Windows XP'. I *think* it was caused by the AMD X2 driver, as when I was installing normal...
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    What are normal temps for an overclocked Opteron 165?

    I have 2 120mm Panaflo fans handling case airflow, and a XP90 with a 92mm Panaflo handling cpu cooling. Under dual prime95ing at stock speeds (9x200=1.8ghz), it reaches about 47-50c. When I try 9x280@1.44v=2520mhz, the load temps can reach as high as 63c! I've read many comments about how...
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    X1900XT/X owners (and others concerned with image quality)

    I started a thread on Rage3D and it seems to be picking up steam. It has to do with X1900XTs filtering issues, and with the help of 2 videos (first post and 2nd to last post), it pretty clearly shows that something is wrong with ATIs AA filtering on their new cards. The thread is located...
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    Odd request: OCZ Powerstream 520W *Rebate Form*

    Does anyone have it? I totally blanked and forgot to print it out when I ordered, partially because I was expecting a physical copy of the rebate form with the shipment, but none came. Now the deal is gone and the rebate was pulled :( I don't suppose anyone would happen to have it still, or...
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    Something fishy with Antialiasing and X1900XT?

    Ever since I replaced my 7800GTX with a X1900XT, I've felt the AA didn't look as good as it should. Since I only play CS:S and Quake4, I don't have a variaty of games to test it with, but it looks pretty bad in both. I don't know how to describe it other than objects in the distance appear like...
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    Stupid? questions about ATI's AVIVO

    I know for h.264 I actually need to buy something from Cyberlink, but what about plain ol DVD playback? I am currently using PowerDVD6, and have the Catalyst 6.2s installed (With the AVIVO tab), but doesn't PowerDVD use it's own software decoder? How do I use the AVIVO features for better...
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    Catalyst v6.2 have been released!

    <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://support.ati.com/ics/support/......=894&task=knowledge&questionID=640"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://support.ati.com/ics/support/def...ptID=894&task=knowledge&questionID=640"><a target=_blank...
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    Yeesh, X1900XT may be fast, but it has issues.

    I'm hoping it's just because of immature drivers, but ugh. More problems with the card over the last two days than the last 3 months with my old card, a 7800GTX. The list: 1) I forgot how horrible the CCC is. Some of the settings don't even work right, let alone some nice\semi-important...
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    Anyone have a date on the Accelero X2's?

    I know I heard something about February, but does anyone have something more solid?
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    7volt mod the safe way?

    I have two Panaflo 120mm fans that I want to volt mod down to 7v. After wondering why my PC was so loud with nothing but Panaflo fans (1x92mm, 2x120mm, all low speed models) I started messing around and found out it was the 120mms causing 90% of the noise. I did the potentially dangerous method...