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    My phenom II x2 555BE (unlocking and OC'ing results)

    NB, HT link, and ram all at stock. Just wanted to make sure my CPU was stable at 3.8GHz before I push it more. Will probably try to get it to 4.2GHz. Max voltage I want to mess with on air cooling is 1.5v, but my mobo is a budget board and has a little vdrop, so when the Crosshair IV or MSI's...
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    Thoughts on watercooling for a newb

    Well I am thinking about getting into watercooling and have been looking around at prices of all the hardware. There is a Koolance Exos-AL for sale locally on craigslist and I just wanted to get everyone's opinions on it as a beginners WC setup. I will be looking at other waterblocks of...
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    $40 for Logitech MX Revolution?????

    Just trying to decide if I should pull the trigger. What do you guys think of the MX Revolution???
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    need help (did I fry my mobo or CPU???)

    Okay, so I did something stupid (I guess). After updating vista my computer hung up on the stupid "step 3 of 3 configuring updates" screen for around 5 minutes (it showed 100%). So I held down the power button to turn it off and restart it. When I go to restart it, the PC turns on for a couple...
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    Buy 8800GTX now or wait?

    OK, should I buy an 8800GTX for $300 now or wait to get an HD3870x2 for $400??? Simple question and I need some opinions
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    PLEASE HELP!!! Intel Bad Axe optical audio out problem

    So I have a Bad Axe 1 motherboard. I have a cable hooked up to the optical audio out and I am running it to my Onkyo 805 receiver because the Bad Axe is in my HTPC. There is a problem though, there is no audio output when I connect the optical out from my computer to my receiver. I am not...
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    I love my Macbook Pro!!!!

    Well I wanted a 15.4" notebook that was light and had plenty of power just in case I ever needed that much power. I have a desktop that runs all my games and most other power intense stuff. I would have gone with the Macbook, but I don't like small screens. I had a Sony S-series that was...
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    Are my case temps too high?

    Here is my setup: Silverstone GD01-MX HTPC case E6300 w/ XP-120 and 120mm Yate Loon (blowing toward mobo) 2x7600GT's stock coolers Ultra 500W PSU (120mm fan facing toward the side of the case) I have two intake fans near the front of the case (in front of the hard drives). There are a...
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    Which card?

    New question. Should I buy the Powercolor X1950 Pro 512MB for $270 or get a X1900XTX for $270? This might sound like an easy decision, but I am new to ATI. This is my previous question. Newegg has these two cards. Powercolor...
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    SLI 3DMark question

    Okay so I finally got my HTPC up and running. I am running an E6300, 2GB G.Skill PC6400, and 2x 7600GT's. I have it all on an Intel Bad Axe (rev 304) mobo (with hacked drivers of course). I just ran 3DMark06 to see how it was all running. My final score was 5338. So how is that for this...
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    Is this a solid PSU?

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817189009 Take a look at the link and let me know if I should pull the trigger on this PSU. I can get it for $60 (not $140 like retail).
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    Can I replace the "Bad Axe" northbridge cooler???

    I am thinking about replacing the passive northbridge cooler on the Bad Axe because it is do tall. However, it is also a rectangle shape which is weird because aren't most chips square. I have tried to search around the net and I haven't seen anyone that has replaced the passive cooler. I...
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    Corsair HX520 PS $88.40 shipped free @ Buy.com

    For everyone looking for a killer PSU this is it. Rated by silentpcreview.com as the best gaming/silent PSU there is. Check out the review here Here is the Buy.com link Last time I checked buy.com was almost out of these babies. I wish they had the 620W version too, but 520W is more...
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    Can I run SLI?

    Okay I feel like an idiot. I posted on the FS forum that I was looking to trade one of my 7600GT's (Leadtek PX7600GT to be exact) for a different 7600GT (eVGA 7600GT KO). I just got a great deal on the eVGA card and I want to do SLI. Someone politely told me that I don't have to have...
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    Best HTPC CPU cooler

    I have a silverstone LC03v case. See the link for an airflow diagram of my case: http://www.systemcooling.com/sst_lc03v-06.html I have two 60mm rear fans (exhaust) and one 80mm front fan (intake). As you can see, the CPU and heatsink sit right in front of the exhaust fans. I have an Intel...
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    Best HTPC CPU cooler

    I have a silverstone LC03v case. See the link for an airflow diagram of my case: http://www.systemcooling.com/sst_lc03v-06.html I have two 60mm rear fans (exhaust) and one 80mm front fan (intake). As you can see, the CPU and heatsink sit right in front of the exhaust fans. I have an...
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    Vista Ultimate.....

    Just bought a combo deal off eBay. A little suprised at the price I got on it. The package included the following: - Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 - Intel DG965WH motherboard - Windows Vista RC1 (seller will ship the final release of Vista Ultimate when it comes out) After looking in what...
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    HTPC mobo

    I just bought the Silverstone LC03 HTPC case and I am going to be building my own rig. I also just purchased an eVGA 7900GT KO w/ Zalman cooler. I want a solid motherboard that will allow me to run a quiet, efficient system. I would like to maybe have an SLI board but that is not a...