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    suggestion for a new computer

    Dear gurus, I'm trying to build a new computer. The purpose of this computer is mainly number crunching and a little bit of games. Please notice that I'm not particularly interested in breaking world record of overclocking. What I want is a relatively high speed and absolutely STABLE system. I...
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    need help to find a prebuilt super fast computer

    Dear users, My friend is looking for a real fast computer. He does not play game but runs a program that needs real CPU power. I have not updated myself for the latest tech. So could you recommend a pre-built computer (i.e, dell, IBM, etc) that is super fast? He does not have a limit for the...
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    suggestion needed

    Hi. I'm building a new system, and your suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Here are specs: Case: LIAN LI PC-V1000BPlus II MB: ASUS P5K-deluxe swapped from my current rig. CPU: Q6600 G0 stepping from CLUBIT. $300 total. :) Cooler: THERMALRIGHT ULTRA 120 EXTREME Pre-Lapped from SVC...
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    ASUS P5K Deluxe ridiculous MB temp

    Hi. Guys. I just built a new one with the following spec. E6600, Asus P5K deluxe wifi, Crucial Tracers, P182, and Tuniq tower. It is stable at 3.5Ghz now with 1.435 Vcore. CPU temp looks fine as it idles around 28C and tops at 48. However, MB temp seems ridiculous as it idles around 50 and...
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    Couple of questions

    Hi, guys. I'm wondering whether any of you can give me your recommendation on these questions. I'm going to build a rig either with air or water. Please note that I'm a totally noob for water cooling. My other components are followings: 1. Asus p5K deluxe. 2. Lian li PC-6070Bplus II...
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    Comments appreciated

    Hi. I would appreciate if you can give me your valuable comments on the following proc: case: P 180B mobo: Asus P5B Deluxe CPU: Intel E6400 Mem: Super Talent 2G PC2-5300 Cooler: Scythe Ninja plus. Currently, I have FSB 400, multiplier 8. Vcore 1.4v, Memcore 2.3v. With this setting, my...
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    Memory stick pro duo 4G $59.99 and 1G $14.99 AR

    I have been looking for this memory stick pro duo for a while. :) Fry's has them with some rebates. I ordered both 4G and 1G in this morning. linky JJET
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    Suggestions needed for building a new computer

    Hi. I plan to build a new computer for a present to my academic advisor. He has bought me three computers including $3500 Alienware (with fx60), and I think this is the time to give him a nice present. Unfortunatey, I do have a budget problem. I can't afford more than a thousand bucks for the...
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    Any advice?

    Hi, OC gurus. Could you give me any advice on this? I have an Alienware computer with 2GB Ram(Patriot 3200 2-3-2-5), FX60, A8n32-Sli deluxe. I didn't buy this one so please don't tell me how I ended up with this Alienware computer. Also, this computer is equipped with thermaltake cl-p0075...
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    Any suggestion of a router for home networking with 10 computers

    Hi. Could anyone suggest what kind of router/firewall I should buy for a home networking that does not have any internet connection? My professor has more than 10 computers at his home and still copying files using floppy diskettes :-) It would be wise to ask to gurus before attempting...
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    Any Suggestion for this setup

    Hi. I know it sounds crazy but I'm not spending my own money for this. ;) The problem is that I have to buy it from a vendor such as Alienware or Abs computer. I hear lots of screaming but I'd appreciate if you can give your advice on this one. The spec I come up with is as follows...
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    Antec Sonata Black Computer Case $20 at Outpost.com

    Shamelessly copied from Bensbargins.net. I just purchased this item. If you put this one into cart the price is reduced to $60 and there is $40 rebate on it. Shipping was $15 for me. So total is $35 if this rebate works. ;) I paid about $100 6 months ago at newegg. So I guess this is a hot...
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    Help with 9800 Pro

    Hi. I'm wondering if anyone can help me out to find the exact problem. I purchased Sapphire 9800 PRO about 3 months ago, which now seems to be a bad decision. I have used it without any problem until now. I have not overclocked it and that's fine with the game I play. Now, after 3 or 4 minutes I...
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    9800 pro 256 bit vs 6600GT 128 bit

    Hi. I'm trying to make a decision between these two cards. ATI 9800 pro 256 bit (128 memory) and XFX 6600GT 128 bit (also 128 memory). Is there any significant difference in the performancewise? Thanks. JJET
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    Help (CPU temp)

    Hi. I have 3500+ Newcastle and NEO2. I purchased this combo from Monarch.com. When I received it, the CPU and heatsink were already installed. As I purchased the retail cpu, the heatsink was the stock one. This puppy did not produce any problem until now. I have 1.5v and 3.3% up option and...
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    AMD 3500+ Newcastle overclocking

    Hi. I got MSI neo platinum 2, 3500+ Newcastle with stock heatsink, and Kingston 3200 TCCD (2-2-2-5). I'm currently setting this new baby to, 9*290=2610 with 1.664 voltage. HTT is set to 3x Memory timing is 1T-3-4-4-8 with 1:1 ratio. Is this a good overclocking? Any suggestions to improve...
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    Advice on my future spec?

    Hi. I'm trying to build a new system and need your advice before ordering. My main task is usually number crunching (i.e., using Matlab program). 1. AMD 64 3500 + Newcastle (retail version. Would stock cooling system ok?) 2. Kingston HyperX (KHX3200AK2/1GR) from outpost.com. I jumped on...
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    AMD 3500+ system

    Dear gurus. I'm trying to order systems below. 1. ANTEC Life Style Series Black Case With 380W Power Supply, Model "SONATA" 2. Maxtor 80GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, MODEL 6Y080M0, OEM Drive Only 3. Kingston HyperX Series 184-Pin 512MB(256MBx2) Low Latency DDR PC-3200 (timing 2-2-2-5-1)...
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    MODS PLEASE DELETE WRONG FORUM.

    Dear gurus. I'm trying to order systems below. 1. ANTEC Life Style Series Black Case With 380W Power Supply, Model "SONATA" 2. Maxtor 80GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, MODEL 6Y080M0, OEM Drive Only 3. Kingston HyperX Series 184-Pin 512MB(256MBx2) Low Latency DDR PC-3200 (timing 2-2-2-5-1)...
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    Why AMD 64 vs. Mobile XP

    I'm just wondering what would be gains for 64 versus mobile xp in terms of clock speed? I'm majorly running a number crunching program and mostly interested in faster cpu. I have seen lot of people who overclock mobile xp 2500-2600 up to 2.5 GHz while equivalent 64 only reaches around 2.2Ghz...
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    Only cursor

    I need a little help from masters. I have EPOX 8kha+ with XP 1600+ overclocked to 2100+. Also I have Maxtor 160G. It has been good to me for last 2 years. When I turned on computer yesterday, only thing I could see was a cursor floating around slowly on the screen. I thought that that is a...
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    Did I fry my cpu?

    Hi. I have XP 1600+ (Palomino, I believe) that has been overclocked to 1750Mhz and has been working fine for two years. Recently I moved this computer from my office to home. The temp was around 56C and I found yesterday that the cpu usage after running 30 minutes dropped to 0-5% for a program...
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    What would you do when you change heatsink?

    Dear gurus. I recently bought a new system, so I moved my old system in my office back to home. My old system has 1600+ Palomino(?) and thermaltake volcano 5 with Epox 8rda+. I used to overclock it to 2100+(1750Mhz) and the temperature was around 51C when loaded. It has been fine for around 2...
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    Help needed from Newbie

    Hello. I got following specs from newegg. Barton 2500+ Asus A7N8X DELUXE (refurbished) Antec SLK3700AMB (refurbished) 1 stick of Buffalo 3200 512M It won't post at 200*11 even I raise the vcore to 1.80. When I put everything into mb and booted for the first time, MB reported it as 1100 Mhz...
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    SLK-947-U and Panaflo 80MM

    Dear gurus. I happen to order slk 947u and panaflo 80mm. Are these fit into each other well or should I buy 92mm fan? Thanks. JJET67
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    Refurb case from Newegg ($39 with free shipping)

    This is my first post, please don't be so harsh. I just saw several refurb cases from newegg. I'm about to decide to buy the SLK3700AMB for 39 with free shipping which is priced at 65 plus 18 shipping in retail. Here is the linky SLK3700AMB refurb Has anyone got the experience of refurb case...
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    Two windows in task manager

    I looked over different forums but couldn't find relevant information I'm looking for. Please bear with me as this is NOT related to the forum topic. If someone can point me to the forum topic which my question is related, I would greatly appreciate it. I recently bought DELL 8300 with 3.2 Ghz...
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    30days free credit report

    Sorry if it is a repost and I'm not sure how many of you would say this is a hot deal. I hope that someone might find it useful. I just found this site for accident while I was trying to get my credit information from transunion. Here, freecreditprofile Honestly I don't know how good this...
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    Newbie questions about timing?

    Dear Experts I'm kinda newbie to this overclocking world. Currently I'm using xp 1600+ to 1750 mhz(2100+) with 166*10.5 setting. My spec is xp 1600+ epox 8kha+ 768 MB crucial 2100 Windows XP Pro rev1 I usually read postings here and admire what you guys have done. One thing I couldn't...