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    Dual-GPU NVIDIA Fermi graphics

    http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=28325 Details are very limited, seems it has two GF104 chips and the big thing it will cost less than GTX 580. I think I will put that 6870 on hold :) Repost. Super Moderator BFG10K.
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    Watercooling build need advice

    Hi, I recently decided that I want to watercool my computer due to it making alot of noise and the fact it was heating my room up. The main source of the heat and noise was my 4870x2 so I decided to tackle this first and found a second hand EK 4870 x2 waterblock for £35 which I have already...
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    GTX 580 appears (briefly) on NVIDIA website

    I Posted a rumour about the gtx 580 before but it seems like it was true, here is the link: http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=27055
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    Should I watercool

    Hi all, I bought a 4870x2 a while and the noise is finally getting to me so I decided to look into watercooling it, I looked up some blocks online and the lowest price one I could find was £80, but at that price that money could go to a new graphics card. I then looked on eBay and I found a...
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    GeForce GTX 580

    Guess this is part of nvidia's answer to 6800/6900 series from ATI. Details are very sketchy but here is the link: http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=26976
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    Waterblock for 4870 x2

    I recently purchased a 4870 x2 and I was surprised at how hot those things run. I did post an thread about the issue and other members did confirm that they are meant to run that hot. at the moment my card idles about 80c and on load can get up to 98c with the fan at 100% and that is my...
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    can ati cards run 3d content

    hi all, I recently tested out a 3d T.V and it really impressed me. So it got me wondering can any ati card run 3d content, or is nvidia your only option if you want to run 3d content on your computer, such as games and movies.
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    4870x2 too hot?

    hi, I just recently bought a second hand 4870x2 and I know they are meant to run hot but I am wondering if mine is running too hot it idles at 72c and when I play street fighter it goes up to 84c, are these temps safe
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    5770 or 4870x2

    hi, my mate has an Sapphire 2GB Radeon 4870 X2 and he told me he will sell it to me for £140, I also have a 5770 on order so should I go ahead with the 5770 for £130 or buy the 4870 x2
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    Suggestions for a AM3 motherboard

    hi all, I am looking for a new AM3 motherboard that can crossfire x and also is a good overclocker any suggestions.
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    Are 4850 still worth it?

    hi all, I put my system together about three months ago, but I never purchased a graphics card and the shame of playing games on 785g has finally got to me lol. So when I was looking at graphics card's i was looking at 5770, but I came across a XFX ATI Radeon HD 4850 512MB for £70 and seeing...
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    Raid on iPhone Reporter’s Home

    http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2010/04/iphone-raid/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+wired/index+(Wired:+Index+3+(Top+Stories+2))&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher
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    6 Phenom II cores for the price of 4

    http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=24259 if the Phenom II X4 960 does cost £120 it will be very tempting, but I have a Phenom II X3 720 and that did not unlock :(
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    AMD hexa-core Thuban CPU clock speed leaked

    http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=22976
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    best thermal paste?

    hi, i have been looking at buying a cooler for my phenom 720 and i have decided to get a Zalman CNPS 10X Extreme, but i don't know if i should use the paste that comes with it or get something else like the Tuniq TX-3 or Arctic Silver 5
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    New world record for CPU frequency

    insane OC on Intel Celeron D 347 @ 8,199.5MHz http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=22073
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    Patriot PS-100 32GB good deal or not

    i found a Patriot PS-100 32GB 2.5" SATA-II Solid State Hard Drive for £59 is this a good deal cause the next cheapest is an Intel 40gb at £98 could i get quick answer cause theres only 10 in stock.
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    Best CPU cooler for AM3

    Hi, I recently built a new computer and want to upgrade my stock cooler on my phenom II 720. I want to achieve an overclock of about 3.5 – 3.8 on it. Any suggestions Thanks james
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    hybrid crossfire question?

    Hi, I recently built a computer and now I am looking at getting a graphics card, but I also bought an ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 785G motherboard which can hybrid crossfire. So I did some research and came across this article on the anandtech website...
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    Best chip for a new build

    Over the past 2 weeks I have been looking to put a brand new system together. What I will be using the system for is light gaming and just work and surfing the internet. I do plan on learning on how to OC but how much I don?t know, here is the list of my components: CPU: AMD Phenom II X3 720...
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    Best memory for my new build

    Hi ,I am building a new system and so far I have chosen the processor AMD Athlon II X4 620 and the motherboard which is ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 785G, this is the link for the motherboard info: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/170277 The main reason for this post is that I need info on the types...
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    Best motherboard for a new build

    Ok dudes I finally shorted my list down to two motherboards it is now between a Asrock M3A790GXH and a Asus M4A785TD-V EVO here are the motherboards in questions: Asrock- http://www.ebuyer.com/product/160994 Asus- http://www.ebuyer.com/product/169532 Ok I have two question and I am sure...
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    790GX or 890GX

    I been thinking of upgrading for along time, but I read that AMD is coming out with a new chipset the 890gx, before I saw the article about the 890gx chipset I was going to go with a combo of Athlon ii x4 620 and a 790GX. I will mainly use the computer for playing games like crysis, fallout, GTA...
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    CPU help

    Hi guys I been running an old sony vaio laptop for about 4 years and the 1.6ghz intel processor is starting to show its age, I thought I could hold on until bulldozer came along but waiting 10 mins for your system to start up really ticks me off and I recently went down a mates house and he...
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    i5/i7 prices

    Just seen some of the first i5/i7 to come on the market over here in the UK and dam is it tempting: http://www.ebuyer.com/cat/Proc...ore-i5-Socket-LGA-1156 http://www.scan.co.uk/Index.aspx?NT=1-0-91-658-0 http://www.scan.co.uk/Index.aspx?NT=1-0-91-659-0 Socket 1156 - Intel P55 ...
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    AM2+ or AM3

    Hi guys I have decided to build a new system but I have a problem choosing the parts. At the moment these are the parts I have selected: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600: £ 57.10 Mobo: Sapphire 52026-00-40R: £ 95.21 RAM: Corsair 4GB (2x2GB) dominator: £ 50.00 GPU...
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    cheap system

    Hi guys When I heard news of the Intel?s 32nm I knew I wanted it but, I was planning a new build at the time that build has now been cancelled and I will build a new rig around the 32nm chip when it comes out, mean while I have decided to purchase a cheap rig that will allow me to do day to...
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    Crossfire or SLI

    Hi guys, I was wondering what is the best graphics card setup for the best gaming quality, SLI or crossfire I have already chosen the CPU I am going to use in my new build Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 but I don?t now what is the best multi graphics card set up to go with my CPU any advice guys?
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    intel Q9300 or phenom 9850

    Hello people got a problem here, i am planning on building a gaming rig but i can?t choose which quad core to use the phenom 9850 or the intel q9300. If i do build a gaming rig around a phenom 9850 these are the main parts i am going to use: phenom 9850 Asus M3A32-MVP Deluxe/Wi-Fi Corsair...