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    Missing icons for opened tasks at the bottom WinXP toolbar

    Thanks for your suggestion. Didn't solve the problem.
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    Missing icons for opened tasks at the bottom WinXP toolbar

    All these times whenever I opened an application, a folder or a web page, there would be a corresponding icon appearing at the WinXP bottom toolbar. For some reasons, all the icons are now missing even though I open new application, folder and webpage. This has caused me a lot of...
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    st Need help in OCing

    Anyone can help me/
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    st Need help in OCing

    I need help. I set the values as follow to get a 20% OC but PC is not stable. This is odd...my MSI board with almost identical components are stable and I heard DFI Lanparty UT NF4 board is a better OC mobo. What else should I change? 20% OC settings: FSB Bus Frequency: 240 LDT/FSB...
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    st Need help in OCing

    I have a AMD dual core 3800+, DFI Lanparty UT NF4 and Zalman 9700 heatsink combo. My current BIOS readings are : FSB Bus Frequency: 200 LDT/FSB Frequency Ratio: Auto LDT/Bus Transfer Width: 16 16 CPU/FSB Frequency Ratio: Auto PCI EXpress Frequency: 100 Mhz K8 Cool n Quiet: Disable...
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    OC for DFI LanParty NF4 UT Ultra D & AMD3800+

    Can anyone post links that explain how to OC AMD dual core 3800+ and DFI LanParty NF4 UT Ultra D mobo? Thanks!
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    X2 game issue...Is it the same with ATI and NVIDIA?? How many problems are the P-Ds having???

    What is set affinity to just 1 cpu? Is this in bios or game specific?
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    OC X2 3800+ to 2.4 Ghz = AMD64 4000+ ?

    That's really cool!
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    OC X2 3800+ to 2.4 Ghz = AMD64 4000+ ?

    I understand that AMD64 4000+ is also running at 2.4 Ghz although with 1 mg cache. So if we can OC an AMD X2 3800+ to 2.4 Ghz or higher, does it mean we are getting the performance of a AMD64 4000+ (without OC)?
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    AMD X2 3800+ and amount of memory

    The optimal amount of memory used to be 1 Gb... Now that we have the dual core X2 and assuming you will be running lots of apps concurrently, does it mean that going beyond 1 Gb will be better? Let's just say you run about 6 to 7 office apps at the same time?
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    AMD X2 3800+ and MSI Neo4 K8N Plat MB

    Of course I hope that the zalman heatsink and cooler was seated wrongly but chances are low because it was installed by the shop I purchased from, which installed system frequently. I won't want to try re-installing it myself. I was hope that it is because the AS5 is still not burnt in...
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    AMD X2 3800+ and MSI Neo4 K8N Plat MB

    Using a Zalman all copper large cooler.
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    AMD X2 3800+ and MSI Neo4 K8N Plat MB

    OCed the AMD X2 3800+ to 2.4 Ghz and the chip already hit 55C just for converting audio CD in itune. At idle, it is about 42 C. Hence I am thinking of just doing a 10% OC to 2.2 Ghz to try out. These are the values for a 20% OC. Can someone give me the values for a 10% OC?
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    dual core vs. single core- Pls stickie

    Between a single core and a dual core CPU, it only down to affordability now. As for which dual core, the best choice is still AMD X2 3800 + because of its low price and its overclockability. Once overclocked, you almost get the performance of a Intel P4 4Ghz + dual core (for the intel...
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    OC temp from 34 C to 42 C

    Any more input?
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    OC temp from 34 C to 42 C

    Voltage is still 1.4 . Haven't loaded the CPU yet until I make sure the system is ok...
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    OC temp from 34 C to 42 C

    (1) MSI Neo4 K8N Platinum (2) Lian Li, 1 120mm inward fan and 2 80mm outward fans. Large full copper Zalman CPU cooler (3) Ambient temp about 25 C (4) System temp 37C (5) 3 Sata HDs and 1 IDE HDs, 2 DVD writer, ATI X800 GT display card Hope this helps.
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    OC temp from 34 C to 42 C

    Just OC my AMD X2 3800+ to 2.4 Ghz. The idle temp increased from 34C to 42 C, is it normal? This is the second day of my new PC and I think the AS5 may not have been burnt in yet. I am using Zalman cooler. Is this temp high and should I set back to normal CPU speed until my AS5 is...
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    OC Settings for MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum

    After I OC from 2 Ghz to 2.4 Ghz, my CPU idle temp increased from 34 'C to 41 'C, is it normal? This is the second day of my PC and I think my AS5 thermal has not been burnt in yet. Should I stay OC at this temp or should I let my system run for a few days first?
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    Average overclocking for AMD X2 3800+?

    Yeah, I just bought an AMD X2 3800 +. I almost bougth a Dell Pentium D 830 because as a total package it was cheaper. However, if you consider the fact that AMD X2 runs a lot cooler and the fact that a 20% OC makes a hell of a difference in the performance of the CPU, the fight is over. I...
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    OC Settings for MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum

    How do HT 4X and FSB 240 Mhz add up to 2.4 Ghz?
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    OC Settings for MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum

    Hi there, thanks a bunch for your assistance. Have few more questions. How do HT 4X and FSB 240 Mhz add up to 2.4 Ghz? Yes, I am using PC3200 and therefore need to set the divider to 166. Which screen should I go to input 166? Is it the DRAM configuration? Do I set Timing mode...
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    OC Settings for MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum

    Hi all, I just bought my first AMD system and it's AMD X2 3800+ and I want to OC my CPU to 2.4 Ghz. I have read the OC guide but still don't really know what to set. Looking at my target of 2.4 Ghz, can someone who is familiar with MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum mb tell me the optimal setting...
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    Average overclocking for AMD X2 3800+?

    ok ok...2.4 Ghz or 2400 hz!!!
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    Average overclocking for AMD X2 3800+?

    I think I would be very happy to get 2400 Ghz given the fact that I only pay for a 2000 Ghz AMD X2. I am just worried if my OCZ 420 Watt is good enough. Chances are I will just go for the auto 20% OC from the MSI bios.
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    Average overclocking for AMD X2 3800+?

    Hi there, I just bought an AMD X2 3800+ and is planning to overclock it. What is the average amount of overclocking I should be able to achieve? The details of my system: OCZ 420 Watt ATI XT800 GT 1 Gb PC3200 Ram MSI Neo4 Plat 3 Sata and 1 IDE harddisks CPU cooler = Zalman all...
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    Upgrading from Intel 2.6 to AMD 3500+

    Yes..it's 2.6 and not 3.6....
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    Upgrading from Intel 2.6 to AMD 3500+

    I rarely play games. For the sake of general system responsiveness and business applications, is it worth upgrading from Intel 2.6 to AMD 3500+?
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    Elegant calendar and clock applet under winXP?

    Thanks!! Konfabulator is exactly what I am looking for. Wow...Aenslead, your desktop is cool. How did you create a transparent taskbar on the bottom of the screen?
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    Elegant calendar and clock applet under winXP?

    After seeing the new Apple Tiger OS and realise how beautiful is their calendar and clock applet, I suddenly realize there isn't a calendar and clock applet in winXP??? I still remember there were such applets in win 98? Anyone has links to such applets which I can use in winXP? Thanks.
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    Upgrading from Northwood 2.6 to Prescott 3.4

    I cannot find any northwood 3.2 or 3.4 being sold and I think Shuttle cannot be overclocked...
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    Upgrading from Northwood 2.6 to Prescott 3.4

    Currently I am using a Shuttle SB61 which is the 478 pin CPU socket. I am seriously thinking upgrading to the fastest 478 pin Intel CPU which is the Prescott 3.4 Ghz. My current 2.6 Northwood has HT too. Should I? What is your advice?
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    Need a new a64 board and processor, need suggestions...

    When you are at the retail shop, how do you tell a Venice from a Winchester?
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    Pentium 4 2.6Ghz and AMD64 3500+

    Is low end AMD dual Opteron system available now?
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    Pentium 4 2.6Ghz and AMD64 3500+

    Yes. Been seriously thinking about upgrading to a 74 gig raptor instead too. I would prefer to upgrade to a dual core but it's still not out yet. Anyone knows when will it be commonly available? My heart is with AMD dual core but I don't think I want to wait that long.
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    Pentium 4 2.6Ghz and AMD64 3500+

    My P4 2.6 Ghz is the 800 Front Bus and HT one. If the systerm feels snappier, then it is already worth it. I run with two monitors and usually have 4 to 5 applications running at one time. Should I go HT or faster AMD single CPU?
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    Pentium 4 2.6Ghz and AMD64 3500+

    Will I 'see' any substantial increase in speed for business application if I upgrade to AMD64 3500+ ? I am thinking of upgrading my office PC mainly so I won't be playing game. There will be a certain amount of multi-tasking but won't be heavy task like encoding. If I am thinking of OCing...