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    i3 6100 to replace i7 920 @ 3.5GHz

    So I had to back the Xeon down to 4GHz (182bclkX22@1.35vcore), but it is stable 24 hours running Prime95. At 4.4GHz it was stable, but running hot (90c) here in Hawaii's climate. My i7 920 could hit 4GHz @ 1.2vcore in its prime. All in all, I'm very happy with my PC now. Thanks for all the...
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    i3 6100 to replace i7 920 @ 3.5GHz

    vcore is 1.265 or something close to it. Uncore I can't remember as I'm not at my PC ATM. I left all of the voltage settings the same as my i7 920.
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    i3 6100 to replace i7 920 @ 3.5GHz

    So the xeon x5650 is installed and running at 4.4GHz Prime95 stable for 8 hours which is good enough for me.
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    i3 6100 to replace i7 920 @ 3.5GHz

    Well, the gtx 970 is installed and Wow! This card is great! 1080p Ultra @ 60fps on just about every game I throw at it. Haven't even installed the Xeon x5650 yet. My i7 920 is running again at 4ghz. Just needed to make some small voltage tweaks. Not sure if the Xeon will even make a...
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    i3 6100 to replace i7 920 @ 3.5GHz

    Will do. I struggled with deciding between r9 390 and gtx 970, but in the end went with the 970 because of it's project cars and witcher performance. Either of them would have been awesome, but I got a EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC Gaming ACX 2.0+ Cooling Graphics Card (04G-P4-3975-KR) for...
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    i3 6100 to replace i7 920 @ 3.5GHz

    I agree, I didn't even know my mb could take a xeon. Add the gtx 970 that's on the way and I think I'll be good for a couple more years.
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    i3 6100 to replace i7 920 @ 3.5GHz

    Man, I wasn't even looking to upgrade gpu yet. But, since I saved some money with the xeon a 970 is on the way too.
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    i3 6100 to replace i7 920 @ 3.5GHz

    It's a Gigabyte ga-ex58ud3r. The cpu support list says it works.
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    i3 6100 to replace i7 920 @ 3.5GHz

    Scored a Xeon X5650 for $85. I'll try 4GHz right off the bat.
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    i3 6100 to replace i7 920 @ 3.5GHz

    Yup, and through tweaking my mb again due to posting this thread I think I've stabilized it at 4GHz again with some small voltage adjustments. Oh well, thanks again everyone. Maybe now I'll get that gtx 970.
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    i3 6100 to replace i7 920 @ 3.5GHz

    I did find a msi z97s & 4790k for $404. This is so temping. I also found and bid on a x5650 for $75. If I don't get the xeon I think I'll pull the trigger on the above. But, I think the xeon would be just fine.
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    i3 6100 to replace i7 920 @ 3.5GHz

    Thanks everyone. Lots to mull over.
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    i3 6100 to replace i7 920 @ 3.5GHz

    Priced out that recommendation at about $330. I could do a i5-6500, z170 mb, 16gb ddr4 at $400. Which would be better in the next 5 years?
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    i3 6100 to replace i7 920 @ 3.5GHz

    I'd like to replace the cpu or upgrade the platform proactively. I can't wait til it dies as I also use it as my home office PC. I'm not expecting a miracle or anything, but just looking for opinions on if I should stay with x58 platform or go for a less expensive z170, i3 setup now with...
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    i3 6100 to replace i7 920 @ 3.5GHz

    No, my cpu is dying. I explain earlier in the thread.
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    i3 6100 to replace i7 920 @ 3.5GHz

    I'm not getting a video card at this time. It's my cpu that is problematic.
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    i3 6100 to replace i7 920 @ 3.5GHz

    I have a Noctua cooler that I'll be reusing.
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    i3 6100 to replace i7 920 @ 3.5GHz

    Shintai, my issue is cpu. I won't be replacing the gpu. It's either a Xeon upgrade or mb, cpu, ram upgrade. The hope is that the cpu upgrade will boost my minimum fps as I'm fine with my current 60fps averages, they just dip quite a bit sometimes. And as i mentioned earlier, I'm fine with my...
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    i3 6100 to replace i7 920 @ 3.5GHz

    My i5 2400 is an office pc Dell Vostro, not very robust components. My x58 mb is still pretty good. Ive got a usb 3.0 and sata 3.0 pcie card in it. I'll bid on a Xeon to hold me over, then just build a new system next year.
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    i3 6100 to replace i7 920 @ 3.5GHz

    Thanks for the reply. HT died about a year ago. Can't get stable overclocks with it on. CPU is slowly dying. Used to run at 4GHz at 1.25v, then had to back it down to 3.8, then HT off. It's been stable at 3.5GHz, 1.2v for a year now. I'm running 8GB ddr3 at 1333 in dual channel and a...
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    i3 6100 to replace i7 920 @ 3.5GHz

    Been running my 920 for 6 or so years now. It's been a great cpu. Time to replace cpu and mb with a skylake and thinking about a 6100 until next year. Will this cpu be faster than my old 920 @ 3.5GHz, no HT? I have a R9 270x that I play CoD:AW, BF4, Project Cars and would like to get...
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    Should I upgrade 4890CF?

    Thanks for all the GREAT! feedback. After reading all the replies, I'm thinking of upgrading the monitor instead. Since I'm not planning on any DX11 games in the near future & haven't had any issues with CF at all. The heat is bothersome after a couple of hours gaming, but I guess I can...
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    Should I upgrade 4890CF?

    Currently running 2 x 4890 in crossfire on a 22" 1680x1050 LCD and am pretty happy with the frame rates. My only problem is the heat generated during a gaming session. If I upgraded, what single card would offer comparable or better performance in Crysis, Crysis Warhead, SupCom Forged...
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    stick with my 4890 or upgrade???

    Thanks for all the responses. You all have been very helpful. I've decided to spend the money on a new, larger monitor & a better CPU cooler instead of a new GPU.
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    stick with my 4890 or upgrade???

    Thinking about upgrading the GPU in my system. I've been playing Crysis Warhead, SupCom FA, SupCom2, Bioshock, Dirt, Assassin's Creed, Orange Box games & World in Conflict. I use a 22" 1680x1050 LCD monitor. Thinking about getting a 5850, but with my monitor would I be wasting the GPU...
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    i7 920. What temps should I expect on stock cooling?

    With the setup in my sig I've been getting anywhere from... 28c - 35c idle 66c - 72c full load
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    is my i7 920 overclock safe?

    Thanks for the reply's. Axon, I ran blend on Prime95. On IntelBurn I used the "very high" setting. Maximus96, I was never going to OC that's why I just used the stock cooler. But, I got the bug and now it's a hassle to pull the motherboard out to install a better kit. I probably will...
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    is my i7 920 overclock safe?

    Hi All, I've finally decided to OC my latest rig that is in my sig. Can someone chime in and let me know if it looks safe as far as long term reliability and stability goes? Here are my OC specs... i7 920 DO with stock heatsink & AS5 @ 3,200MHz (160 X 20) - Vcore 1.1625, Turbo Off...
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    Windows 7 Retail vs. OEM (for people who upgrade hardware often)

    This! I've just done this with my copy of Win 7 Ultimate x64 after changing MB, CPU, RAM.
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    broadcom hd accelerator

    No Broadcom for me then. I've got my other PC for HD video. Oh well, I new what I was getting into when I purchased it.
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    broadcom hd accelerator

    I have a Asus eee PC 1005pe. It has the newer Atom N450.
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    broadcom hd accelerator

    These look very compelling! How would one find out if their Netbook has the appropriate PCI-E slot?
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    What revision of GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R is Newegg shipping ?

    I bought one of these from NewEgg around December 10th 2009 and received version 1.6. Apparently 1.7 adds some sort of European power spec, that's all. 1.0 had some memory compatability problems.
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    Motherboard blew up, so I'll need a new product key, right?

    I just went through this procedure. I had Win7 Ultimate OEM on a machine then I changed the MB & CPU. All you have to do is do the telephone activation and follow the directions. Don't activate online and when the telephone activation asks you how many PC's you are running the software on...
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    Fastest processor you've ever seen with no heatsink/fan?

    Those old Slot A and Slot 1 CPU's actually had heatspreaders that the fan would attach to didn't they.
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    Fastest processor you've ever seen with no heatsink/fan?

    I had a 486sx 33MHz back in the day that had no heatsink or fan. I believe many 486dx processors had no heatsink requirement either. dx2's almost always had heatsink on them.
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    Advice on a new build.

    I've been using the same basic hardware in my sig for a few years now. I upgraded from a Core 2 E6600 to a Q6600 and have gone through a few video cards. The system is running on a 22" 1680x1050 LCD. Everything runs okay except I think video encoding could be a bit faster. A DVD usually takes me...
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    Post your Windows 7 Performance Score!

    Processor: 7.1 RAM: 7.1 Desktop Graphics: 7.6 Gaming Graphics: 7.6 Hard Disk: 5.9
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    Mobile Speed test- How high is yours?

    My iPhone 3GS gets 1.2Mbps on AT&T 3G using mobilespeedtest.com
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    iPhone/iPod Touch Firmware 2.2.1 Released

    You can lose your Jailbreak, or the ability to unlock your iPhone for sale later. This 2.2.1 update permanently updates the iPhone 3G baseband which means no unlock at the moment. iPhone V1 baseband is not affected by the 2.2.1 update.