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    stupid question about Sandy Bridge Turbo

    How do I test if turbo is working? I cannot hit 3.8ghz when at stock. I was trying to break my 2600k in at stock and for the life of me I cannot get it to turbo to 3.8ghz. (only turbos to 3.6 or 3.7ghz) I have the Asus P67 board and a i7-2600k. Is there a particular bios setting that I need to...
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    7800GT ---> 8600GTS?

    I want to play Bioshock with mostly high settings and currently my system just can't keep up. In the demo at 1024x768 it's a laggy mess, and even with lowest everything is is barely passable. I might be an FPS snob... but I just can't play the game at 15-30FPS and be happy. I have the...
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    Quick Questions on Core 2 and OC info

    I've got some basic questions about Intel OCing on the new Core 2 platform and some general questions. 1.) What are the average overclocks with solid 3rd party air? 3ghz, 3.5ghz higher? 2.) Does Core 2 like synchronous or asynchronous memory? ie Do I need to run 1:1 for max performance? If...
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    How to share/combine two internet connections?

    Is it possible to combine my neighbors WiFi network (connected to his cable modem), and my local network (connected to my cable modem) to boost bandwidth for downloads etc...? I have dual ethernet ports on my motherboard, and a ethernet based WiFi bridge. Port #1: ----> Connected to my...
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    80mm Fan Advice for Antec/Cheiftec SOHO

    I have the traditional steel Antec/Chieftec steel case that has 3x 80mm fans. Last summer I replaced the original Antec fans with some 80mm Sunon fans. Problem is they make rattling noises, which I think might be due to the age of the fans being on... 24/7 365. Does anyone have any...
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    DVD Authoring/Photo Slideshow software?

    I need some software that can make DVD slideshows from photos for my mom. I have her set up with Picasa for her digital camera and she is set on matching sound to her photos to make a DVD. Over the summer I used windows movie maker and she loved what I made. Problem is windows movie maker is...
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    Onboard Memory Controller vs Bad Ram???

    I just picked up some G.Skill HZ, which many have reported hits 270-280+, mine is topping out under 270. Running DFI NF4 Ultra with 704-2bt bios, stock settings 2.64 volts on the ram. I have tried numerous bios settings, yellow sticks vs orange, lots of different stuff for the last week and a...
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    Best 2GB Kit for Overclocking?

    Looking at the $150-$200+ range for a 2GB memory kit. I will overclock and want atleast DDR520+ performance, what are the top 3 or 4 sticks you guys would recommend? SO far i am thinking the G skill HZ, some form of OCZ, or Mushkin, but I am not sure of which models to go with. thx
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    Mcafee Virus Scan Enterprise 8.0i + Spyware Module

    My university offers this to students free, for personal use at home. I am traditionally a norton user, and I'm faced with a delema. My NAV subscription just ended, and I have three choices, use the Mcafee Enterprise which I get for free, use a free antivirus program, or resubscribe to Norton...
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    HDCP Fiasco

    http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/ati_nvidia_hdcp_support/ Cliff Notes:
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    Help me setup wireless network

    I am going to be setting up a wireless network for an apartment. This will span across 4 different rooms. I already have some equipment, and would like advice on what to do for the rest. Already have the following: -Linksys WCG200 cable modem/access point/router -Netgear wireless ethernet...
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    Newegg DFI NF4 Ultra

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813136152 I was about to pick this board up, but it seems that newegg has switched it to an OEM version without the cables etc... Can anyone confirm that it comes without the box? Im pretty confident it doesnt because its not in the...
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    Revised Build, A64, UTT memory, NF4, 6600GT etc...

    Link to my original thread ----> http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=27&threadid=1566570&enterthread=y I originally went with more premium parts, that I have since decided against getting. Here is what I will buy in a couple weeks once I am back home from school. This will be...
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    X2 Overclocks??

    excuse me if there is already a post on this topic, I have been unable to find one. Anyone seen any reviews or can anyone shine anylight on the Overclockability of the A64 x2? I wonder how much having two cores may affect the ability to Oc them... hmmm
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    Soundcard to Front Case Audio?

    I plan on getting the Lian-Li V1000 case with front audio ports. I know the firewire and USB just connect to the mobo, that seems straightforward. I know I can connect the front audio to the onboard sound that my motherboard will have, but how do I connect it to an Audigy2? Does it have the...
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    Choose the remaining parts for me!

    What I am truely stuck on are the asthetics. Any info or first hand accounts, advice... would be appriciated. This will be for a gaming machine. I do plan on Overclocking, the CPU and memory, I hope to take a 2ghz A64 to ~2.5ghz or maybe higher. 10x250 sounds like a nice sweet spot :D . As for...
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    ViVo Question

    http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-131-299&depa=1 Im not interested in buying, more interested on which inputs the ViVo can use. The card comes with 2x DVI, component and composite outputs. Which line can it input over? Can it input HDTV over the DVI? HDTV over...
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    PDA issues...

    I got a second hand Palm m515 as a christmas gift (it wasnt being used and i could use it) I have researched since christmas WiFi adapters for the palm, and they DONT exist except for the newest models. There were apparently a few bulky external wifi adapters, but those were discontinued 2+...
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    Do real world Reviews Exist???

    It seems the A64 pretty much wins against the Pentium 4 in everything... yet people still keep insisting that HT helps in the "real world" and that with multiple things in the background HT makes the P4 faster. Does anyone know of any benchmarks/reviews done with a real world scenerio...
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    350watt PSU enough for this system!!! help!

    Ok i am building a system for a friend. We are coming down the the wire and he wants to order tonight. i have picked out all the componenets but let him pick the case since he has to live with it...
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    Whats on the horizon in regards to A64 and ATI notebooks?

    so whats coming out in the next 4 - 5 months? I know the R9700 just came out. Any new advances for the A64 or new chipsets? Will we be seeing the next gen video cards on laptops by summer?
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    Basic WiFi Setup question...

    What do i need to do the following: I have a desktop on ethernet connected to a 2Wire DSL/WiFi Router connected to a 5 port ethernet switch. I also have an other desktop down the hall connected with ethernet and a laptop in the other half of the house connected with WiFi 802.11b and it is out...
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    1.4 Willamette --> New P4 or Celeron???

    Currently the family is using a Dell Demension 8100, 2x 256 PC800 RDRAM, GF2 Ultra, Dell i850 mobo and original case PSU, ect.... I was thinking of upgrading some of the parts. Before i moved onto bigger and better computers, I upgraded the PC600 into PC800. Right now im am thinking of a CPU...
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    Whats the story on future A64 memory???

    Im thinking about a socket 939, PCIe, DDR1 system. From what i know AMD isnt planning on moving to DDRII until well after intel. (because of the onboard memory controller) I also read some where, maybe a rumor, but AMD is going to move to a faster FSB/hypertransport sometime this year or next...
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    Dual P3 System! Help me configure

    First off all, im looking into picking up parts off ebay, the for sale/trade forum and either refurb or lowcost new parts off websites. I have a few questions..... I want somewere between 700mhz - 1.26ghz dual system. SDRAM or DDR. I already have 128MB of PC100 and drives. I want to build the...