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    Using Old Power Supply with new build

    Hey guys, I recently ordered some new hardware for a new computer build. I have a couple pieces I am using from my old computer. I am going to keep a hard drive WD Black and Power supply Antec Quattro 1000. These parts are about 7 years old. I am wondering if I should replace the power...
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    Budget Gaming Build

    Hey guys I need an upgrade. Looking to spend about $400. Current rig posted below so you get an idea of what I am trying to upgrade. I plan on giving my kid my old computer so I need to build all NEW. I can take the better of the three video cards I have. Not sure if I should keep my old SSD...
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    Best upgrade bang for my buck $300

    Hey guys, been a while since I upgraded my computer. I only game and browse the net. I need the best upgrades I can get for around $300 bucks. I'm thinking I should start with Board/CPU/Ram but would like to hear your suggestions. Current Rig: Q6600 @ 3.0ghz 4GB Ram PNY 470 GTX Antec...
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    Quad Monitors

    My Dad has asked me to set him up with 4 Monitors. He is a stock broker so he needs the extra screens. I found a screenshot of exactly what we are looking to do. He has a nice computer its recently built 6 months ago but is using integrated graphics card. Can somebody tell me exactly...
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    Which CPU?

    I am building my dad a computer. He wants something fast. He's not a gamer. This will be used primarily for windows apps and internet cruising. I was thinking about getting a new bulldozer but Im not sure. My budget is 900 this also needs to include a monitor and drives. SSD for sure. Let...
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    Safe 470 OC

    So I got a new GTX 470 today. I am impressed so far. Here is my current overclock. I want to know your opinions about running this 24/7 and having this card last. I need to keep it for 3 years before i get to upgrade again. Even then I would prefer it not to be dead. Using FFXIV Benchmark...
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    OC Q6600@3.6 I want MORE

    So as my CPU is aged I am really wanting to upgrade. But I cant afford it right now. So instead I want to squeeze out every last bit of life this thing has left. Longevity is less of a concern now because I see myself upgrading when the new chips come out. I have been running it 333x9 at...
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    Micro Gaming Rig under 1k

    I need help picking hardware for a micro gaming rig. I already have a power supply but I will be buying everything else. Also will my Antec Quattro 1k fit in this little qpack? Here is what I got picked. Product Description Savings Total Price Product Description Savings Total Price...
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    Random BSOD

    SO I am getting random blue screens with my PC. I currently have ASUS P5Q-E, Q6600 and Curcial Ballistix 2x2gb. I have been running reliably overlcoked to 3.0ghz for the past two years. I replaced the board last year because I wanted a crossfire board. The computer ran reliably for almost a...
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    Best Gaming Laptop for $1000

    I want to get a gaming laptop. I build all my desktops but never built a laptop before. Can you build them like desktops? If so I cant find parts. But I want the best gaming laptop for under $1k. I dont mind going a couple hundred over if it gets me A LOT better of machine. Any suggestions?
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    Looking for P45

    My Abit IP35 took a turn for the worst. I currently have a Q6600. I need to get a replacement. I want a board that supports XFIRE and Raid and something that can attain my 3.2 OC. I am looking at the Gygabite UD3P which I know is a great board. But I can buy a ASUS P5Q-E or MSI P45 NEO2-FR...
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    DDR2 and IP35

    So I currently have an abit IP35. I am running Crucial Ballistix 2x1GB DDR2 800. I currently have it set at stock timings 4-4-4-12 1T 800mhz. I just purchased 2x2GB of the same Crucial Ballistix. I am trying to accomplish running all four sticks for 6GB. Do you think I will run into any...
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    Time to upgrade Q6600

    So I have a Q6600 and an abit P35. I am now interested in running crossfire with my 4870. I was deciding to pickup a new board and keep my current cpu. Was looking at the X38 and P35. But im wondering if I should pickup a new i7 CPU and board instead. Is there much difference from my Q6600...
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    Vista 64 x86 folder

    I am going to upgrade from vista 32 to vista 64. On my friends computer he says there is an x86 folder on his C: drive that installs all 32 bit applications. I am wondering if I am able to move this folder? I like to have two partitions, one for applications and games and the other for OS...
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    Need OC Help q6600 IP35

    I am unable to hit 3.2ghz on this chip. I can run 3.0 with no problems at all even with factory voltage settings of 1.325. I do this at 333x9. I was shooting for 400x8 so I could run ram at 1:1 and I can get it to boot with 1.3650 vcore and 1.23 vtt but it fails prime after about 10 minutes...
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    Antec Quatro 1000 PSU

    $149 and free shipping at the egg. I got me one. http://www.newegg.com/Product/...012&Tpk=antec%20quatro Someone else beat you to it here Thanks for the post though. esquared Anandtech Senior Moderator
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    Screen Size?

    I have a dumb question. Does screen size effect performance at all or just the resolution? Would a 22inch at 1920x1080 run the same performance wise as a 32 inch at 1920x1080?
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    NO Sound w/HD4870

    So I just installed my Diamond HD4870 over the weekend. I am not getting any sound from the HDMI cable. Not sure what the problem is. I was reading through the manual and noticed that only one of the dvi port does HDMI so I switched it to that port and still no sound. The other thing I was...
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    8800 GTS SLI

    So I have an evga 8800 GTS 320mb card. I want to upgrade by I am considering getting another one as they are pretty cheap now and SLI them. The only thing is my current card is the SSC version which is basically an overclocked card. I cant find any place to buy another SSC card of this same...
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    9800 GX2 HDMI screen Flashing

    I just bought a 9800 GX2 EVGA card. I hooked it up to my 1080p TV through HDMI. It looks great but I get a random screen flashing when its turned on. Sometimes its every few seconds and other times it might not do it for a few hours. It is very annoying. The screen flashes black and then...
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    9800 GX2 find my Bottlekneck

    So I currently have a C2D 6550 Asus 680i mobo 2GB Reaper Ram, 535 watt Enermax PSU, and an 8800 GTX. I just got some new upgrades. I changed out the PSU for a PC Power and Cooling 750 and a EVGA 9800 GX2 video card. Everything else stayed the same. After installing the new parts and...
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    HDMI MOBO

    Im building a Media Center PC to run on my projector and home theater. I need a Micro ATX board that has good quality HDMI video and sound. Im not sure which to get. Can anyone make some suggestions? Also wondering about the Blueray players and if theres is a drive i can get for this pc that...
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    Dell Inspirion 5100 Need MOBO

    I have a Dell Inspirion 5100. The case buttons went out. They are a different style that has a circuit board on the back of the buttons then they plug into a IDE cable. But they no longer work. Best solution I found was to replace my mobo, case with a normal one. However I am not sure what...
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    Q6600 1.45 too much voltage?

    So I OC'd my quad and I can go 3.0ghz at stock voltage. But it seems once I get past that I have to be very generous with voltage. I got it running at 380x9 3.42ghz. But I cant get stable unless I huck a bunch of voltage at it. In the bios on my P35 board I have to run at 1.48 vcore. In...
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    Command Rate for DDR2

    I currently just built a new system. I have some crucial ballistix DDR2. Im just wondering why everyone is saying to run DDR2 in 2T vs. 1T. I know when I had my last computer with DDR it was always 1T. So are any of you guys running your DDR2 in 1T?
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    Dual 4 Pin adapter?

    I heard the P35 boards use two 4 Pin adapters is this true? My power supply only has one 4 pin. So is there an adapter I can buy so I dont need to buy a new psu? If so can you link one? Will this one work? I found it at newegg. http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16812887002
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    Whats up with newegg open box?

    Why are they so cheap and are they safe to buy? Im looking at an open box asus board and its about $60 cheaper then retail. Should i get it?
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    New PSU for Q6600 and GTX

    Starting to build my new computer. Its running 2 sata drives, 2 dvd drives, 6 case fans, a DS3R mobo with a Q6600 and 2GB ram. EVGA 8800 GTX. Whats a good psu for this system? I am trying to find one in the sub $100 or so but I will spend more if needed. I currently am looking at these...
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    Abit IP35-V

    This seems to be a board I cant find any reviews or info about. Have any of you used it? Looking for a cheap board for my budget overclocking build. Just wondering if this will do the trick? http://www.mwave.com/mwave/sku....hmx?SCriteria=BA24443
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    Antec Nine Hundred $62 after $25 MIR @ Frys Free Shipping

    Just picked this up. I couldnt find a better deal on this case. www.Frys.com is selling the antec nine hundred Mid ATX case for $62 after MIR of $25 with free shipping.
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    E21xx M0?

    Which of the E21xx series is a M0 stepping? I think I remember reading all the 2160 and 2180 are M0. Is that correct? What about the E2140 how do I tell if its M0 or not?
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    MultiGPU P35 vs. 680i

    Im looking at new boards and I have two 8800GTS 320's. Im wanting a great board to OC, I have my eyes on the Gigabyte DS3P, For a 680i board I like the EVGA. Both boards around $160. I know the P35 will clock better but how is the SLI performance in comparison to the 680i? Which board you...
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    Antec 900 and 8800GTS

    Well I thought I wanted a full tower. But after doing some research I found the 900 and like it. Just curious if it would have enough clearance to clear an 8800GTS. Right now my mid tower case has no room for the 8800 almost hitting the hard drive and making it difficult to remove or install...
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    Need suggestions for MOBO/CPU/RAM

    I am ready to buy some new parts. I currently have a 939 atholon 4000. 2gb ram, 8800gts oc. I am going to keep the video card and thats about it. So I need a new mobo/cpu/ram. I am looking for something that is OC friendly also. I like to tinker around. I am thinking about picking up...
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    A64 3200 , MSI NEO 4 Overclock help....

    I have a Atholon 64 3200 with a MSI NEO 4 F motherboard. I need some help overclocking it. It seems i cant get passed 239 front side bus. I turned the memory clock to 100 and turned cpu multiplier to 5x and i get to about 229 FSB. Then i have to up the voltage on the board chipset to 1.6...