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    How to cover a side panel hole ?

    I have this Chieftec Dragon : http://images.infoteldistribut...mages/medium/usb-c.jpg I am also using a CoolerMaster V8 HS to cool the processor. The thing is that the V8 is so high it wont let me place a fan where it is supposed to go. I don't mind not having that fan, but the hole on...
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    Help me decide

    I need a 22" monitor mainly for gaming (will be coupled with my soon-to-arrive Sapphire 5870) So far I think I should get one of these: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obi...3KGNLL200UCI2&v=glance http://www.amazon.com/exec/obi...ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance...
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    i7 Questions

    1. What is the normal temp for stock speeds (i7 920)? 2. What temperature measurement program should I be using? 3. What would be a good temperature to aim for for 24/7 use after overclocking? 4. Anyone has a good i7 overclocking guide ? (Extra points for Gigabyte's UD3r motherboard...
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    PC Case

    I am looking for a case with plenty of room and good airflow. I have these options so far and would like to hear anyone who has had experiences or knows something about these cases: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obi...ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance...
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    Help please

    Hello everyone. It is being some time since I did my build (E6400+MSI P965+2GB+8800GTS 512MB) and I was planing on updating to a i7 rig. I always build mid range stuff since I don't have a big budget. This time, it seems I ll have to upgrade a little bit more than last time, that will...
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    O'Cing and EVGA 8800 GTS ... question

    When I use Rivatuner to OC my 8800 GTS I have the option to link the shader clock to the core clock so when the core goes up the shader goes up as well. My question is : Is there any technical problem if I unlink them and, for instance, rise the shader clock over its linked value ?
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    Help me pick

    This one: http://www.amazon.com/Geforce-...0113U1XG/ref=de_a_smtd (+ Crysis....its $384 total) or This: http://www.amazon.com/e-GeForc...e=UTF8&m=A9B09ZK9BZJQ6 (this one one has Crysis bundled for $382 total) Experiences with eVGA cards or BFG OC's ? I know the first one has a...
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    Do 8800 GTS suffer from GT problem ?

    I mean the slow fan speed problem ? Would I have to increase the speed with Riva Tuner with this card as well ? I am seriously thinking on going with a GTS/Crysis bundle since the difference with a GT + Retail Crysis is just 20 bucks for me (I HAVE TO buy at Amazon) so I was wondering if I need...
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    Memory on 8800 GT 512MB cards

    Does anyone knows what kind of memory are these cards using ? All reviews I've seen either say they are using 2Ghz Qimonda chips or don't say nothing at all. Does anyone knows if all brands are using this kind of memory ? Or even if there's some brand that is using it for sure ? Thanks.
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    How hot is too hot on a E6400

    For everyday use.... :)
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    8800 GT Shortage ?

    I guess it is because of the fan bug...maybe ? I mean...the average ppl wont be downloading RT just so their video card works...maybe they are trying to do something about it ?
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    What is Faster

    For my Core 2 Duo: 8 * 333 ? or 10 * 266 ? What's faster ? What's better (voltage/longevity wise) ?
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    Easy overclock for my E6400

    Using a XP-90 with a Panaflo and XMS2 DDR800 memory...what speed for 24/7 would be good and safe ?
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    New Video Card...or ...

    So...I'm looking forward playing Crysis....My Current System is: Core 2 Duo E6400 2GB XMS2 DDR800 EVGA 6800GS MSI P965 Platinum Im upgrading my video card to a 8800 GT and something else...my question is...what option is better: 2x8800GT 1x8800GT + Core 2 Quad Q6600 1x8800GT + BFG...
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    Power Hungry

    I currently own this: http://www.amazon.com/enermax-EG565P-VE...-6552570-4652710?ie=UTF8&s=electronics I ordered and E6400, P965 mobo and two sticks of DDR800 just two days ago. I know it is enough for what I currently have : - 6800 GS - 1 Sata drive - 2 Optical drives - 3 USB...
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    XP-90 vs stock on C2D

    I just ordered an E6400 and was wondering what is better...the stock HSF or XP90 + Panaflo in my current setup...can anyone give me a light on that ?
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    Quick question (memory)

    This: http://www.amazon.com/OCZ-Channel-Speci..._1_10/103-0058693-7985444?ie=UTF8&s=pc or this: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Xtreme-Pe...-0058693-7985444?ie=UTF8&s=electronics I can only buy at Amazon.com so any other store is out of the formula... I ll couple it either with a E6300...
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    Motherboard for C2D

    Is P5N-SLI better choice than a P965 based mobo ? Also, is CL4 memory worth the $$$$ over CL5 (in my case is $50 difference since im not in US )
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    From AMD to Core 2 Duo

    For the first time ever I ve decided for an Intel option. Im decided in two things : Proc: Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Mobo: Gigabyte P965 S3 What Im a lil confused is RAM...do I need 800Mhz RAM or I can stick with 667Mhz? Is there a big difference ? I was thinking on buying this one ...
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    PSU Recomendation

    I need a good PSU recomendation for a friend. She ll have two 7800 GTX, Athlon 64 X2 3800+, 2 SATA hard drives, 2 optic drives. Thanks.
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    Intake or exhaust for the heatsink

    What the title says...whats better to keep everything cool? Currently I have fan blowing down to the processor (and memory)...is this the best choice or exhausting will get everything cooler? Just got this doubt reading from someone's post...
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    RAM Timings on an Asus A8N SLI Deluxe

    I am running 3-3-3-8-8-12 on my computer....tried to run 2-2-2-5-5-10 and failed...then...today I found what could be my problem...somewhere I read this formula: TCL = 3 TRCD = 3 TRP = 3 TRAS = 8 TRC = TRP + TRAS (11) TRFC = TRC + 3 (14) Is this some sort of general knowledge formula...
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    Does something like this exist ?

    I want to wrap my cable with some kind of blue UV reactive tape...does this stuff exist ?
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    1T/2T Timings on Sisoft Sandra

    Despide the BIOS reporting memory running @ 1T command, Sandra is telling me it is @ 2T ... what should I believe?
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    Cant hit higher speeds :(

    So my XP-90 arrived and I pushed my Winnie up to 2500Mhz....my memory is @ 250Mhz 3-3-3-8 (from 3-4-4-10). It is at stock volts as well as memory. But if I try to pull it to 2600Mhz or higher (tried 2650 and 2700) it fails prime miserably in less than a minute. I tried upping the voltage to 1.5V...
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    XP-90 arrived :D :D :D

    Damn... I want to go home now :D :D :D But its 4 hours more of work :( ... well...at least I have work :)
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    Will AS5 improve my video card temps ?

    Does applying Artic Silver 5 to my video card could improve temps? What can I expect? Is the 6800 GS HSF easy to remove? Thanks :D
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    Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe vs DFI Infinity SLI

    What u think would be better for OC ?
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    Is it normal?

    My PSU sometimes makes a buzz sound...it last about 3-4 seconds ... its an Enermax 535W SLI ready... :(
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    Is it normal?

    My PSU sometimes makes a buzz sound...it last about 3-4 seconds ... its an Enermax 535W SLI ready... :(
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    How many fans on case?

    Is it 5 case fans, two PSU, processor and video card overkill?
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    Safe Temperatures

    I dont know if it belongs here but...what you´d say are safe temps for: 1. Athlon 64 3200+ Winchester 2. Geforce 6800 GS I need to know because I want to know if Im going too far with OC
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    Safe Temperatures

    I dont know if it belongs here but...what you´d say are safe temps for: 1. Athlon 64 3200+ Winchester 2. Geforce 6800 GS I need to know because I want to know if Im going too far with OC
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    Safe Temperatures

    I dont know if it belongs here but...what you´d say are safe temps for: 1. Athlon 64 3200+ Winchester 2. Geforce 6800 GS I need to know because I want to know if Im going too far with OC
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    Spreading thermal compound or not?

    Whats better, spread the thermal compound all over the CPU with...say a presentation card....or let the heatsink do the work?
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    Is it normal? CPU-Z

    Core speed and voltage are "jumping" between two or three values. Is it a normal behaviour or I have some problem?
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    Ballistix PC4000 (DDR500)

    How far can it go? Post your max freqs/timings :D
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    What do you think?

    1. Big Typhoon: seems to be the best at cooling but its heavy. ($51 + S&H) 2. Zalman 9500. Seems to be a good option too, a lil xpensive tho. ($61 + S&H) 3. Zalman 7700cu. ($40 + S&H) 4. XP-90C + Panaflo ($60 + S&H) 5. XP-90 + Panaflo ($43 + S&H) S&H should be like $5 for most of them...
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    Max OC for 3200+ with stock cooling

    Your OC and temps ? :)
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    What kind of HSF is needed to keep cool a 3200+@2500Mhz?

    Well that: What kind of HSF is needed to keep cool a 3200+@2500Mhz? :P Or will stock HSF be sufficient?