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    What temps are people getting on AMD cpu's

    Temps and rig detail are in my sig. Ambient temps are around 65-67F -red
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    SLI in vista?

    Oops. :o Didn't realize that there was a difference (thought that the GX2 was treated just like SLI). Thanks for correcting me, though. :) -red **Edit** I think that I've found your answer. This is from slizone I'm not sure if coolbits is compatible with the newest drivers and/or...
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    SLI in vista?

    Just out of curiosity, where are you looking for the SLI setting? In the latest drivers, it's not even called SLI anymore. Doing this from memory, so please bare with me. When you open the nVidia control panel, there is a list of categories along the left hand side. Under the first main...
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    SLI in vista?

    Make sure that you upgrade to the latest drivers, currently 158.24. Most of the older drivers did not support SLI for the 6xxx and 7xxx series. -red *edit* forgot to mention that you shouldn't have a problem using two different memory sizes. However, both cards will be limited to using...
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    My Sonata 1

    First thing would be to dremel out the bottom of the front panel to improve air intake. Last time I checked, the SPCR forums had quite a few ideas on how to mod the Sonata to improve airflow, so you might take a gander over there. -red
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    Speedfan help

    I have your same mobo and it looks like the only usable temp is the one labelled "Core".* If you look at Speedfan before, during, and after running Orthos, Core is the only temperature that actually changes. *=The hard drive temps may be accurate, but I don't have SMART on, so I have no...
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    Noob at case cooling

    So, how did things go?
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    Ok im ordering my U2-UFO tomorrow.....:)

    The Yate Loons are excellent fans for the price and they are very quiet at lower RPMs. I would recommend some sort of fan controller to go with them. I'm not very familiar with the 80's, but used an Antec tri-cool from BB that was very quiet for a clear fan. If you are looking for quiet...
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    How often the CPU fan comes on under normal use

    I don't think that it's that unusual. My last mobo (eVGA NF41) had excellent fan control. Combined with the fact that my PC is in a Michigan basement, the fan only came on when I got above ~50% CPU usage. However, I would agree with the other two posters that you should get a temp...
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    Noob at case cooling

    Do you have any PCI cards like a sound card and/or tv tuner card? Do you have the hard drives in front of the front intake fan? Probably your best bet would be to move the blowhole fan to the top-right bracket. This would cool your memory and make sure that the CPU fan isn't stealing air...
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    Noob at case cooling

    Hmmmm. Couple of questions. What are your ambient temps like? Also, where exactly is the side intake fan located? How are your CPU temps? Without knowing the answers to these, there is only one thing I could suggest: unplug the top blowhole fan. Unless that side intake fan is right...
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    New Motherboard Help-Foxconn,EVGA, or XFX

    I just got the Foxconn myself. It is definitely the heaviest mobo box that I've ever received with all the cables that come included. Still waiting on my memory before I can get it set up, though. Unfortunately, the Foxconn deal is now dead (back up to $120 AR). Probably your best bet...
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    socket am2 opterons

    I would highly agree with najames. You don't need an Opteron-class proc for a file/ftp server. Get the X2-3600+ and a nForce 590-based mobo. I believe that all of these have dual gig-E network and six SATA ports, which would be perfect for your use. -red
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    *DEAD* Foxconn C51XEM2AA- 8EKRS2H $99.99+ship OTD @ the egg

    Link $85 Instant Savings $6.94 for 3-day shipping Edit: *Dead* Back to $185-$65MIR, but check out Sinster's post for a couple of alternatives.
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    Need a recommendation for a C2D and 7950GX2

    WTH!?!?! Is this a stupid question, or has nobody tried a 7950GX2 on the 965 chipset?
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    Need a recommendation for a C2D and 7950GX2

    I'm finally getting around to updating my computer (and making the switch to Intel). I'm looking to upgrade my RAM, CPU and mobo. Thing is that I'm keeping my 7950GX2 until next year. Nvidia's website has a list of mobos that are compatible with this card, but it is woefully outdated. So the...
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    Is the electoral college on it's way out? Poll.

    There ya go, PJ--I bolded the part you missed. ;)
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    New nVidia Vista Drivers leaked ---> 101.70

    For 7950GX2 users If you're currently running the 101.41 drivers, don't bother with this one. The driver completely borks the second CPU (or, more precisely, the bridge chip) so that the OS can only see one GPU. Other drivers would at least show a second GPU in Device Manager, even if they...
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    Worth Going from 32inch lcd hdtv to Westinghouse LCM-22w2 22-Inch?

    I've never used a monitor at 1366x768, but I do own a LCM22W2 ($200 door-buster from black friday). Unfortunatelly, my monitor does suffer some backlight bleeding, and from what I've read it happens on pretty much all of them. It doesn't really bother me personally, but you should make sure...
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    Hummer versus Prius

    Yes it is. If you want the full debunking in all its glory, head over to priuschat.com where they've gone over this "study" several times. For the lazy, here are just a few points that they've brought up: 1. Nickel -The Sudbury mine has been mining nickel for 100+ years. The Prius has...
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    EVGA's Step-up program questions

    From what I understand, eVGA will accept the price towards your step-up no matter what it is--above MSRP or below. However, your best bet would be to post this question in eVGA's forums and/or send an email straight to eVGA themselves. As for the 8900s, your guess would be as good as mine...
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    Need some general advice on case lighting

    No problem, dude :D Nah. I wouldn't consider that "overdoing it." Sadly, I haven't seen any good source of info on the subject for several years. Out of curiousity, what types have you been seeing? I've only noticed four types of CCFLs: 1. Standard -- usually a 12" pair of these will...
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    What is your favorite computer case?

    I'd agree with that. I loosely based my custom-built case on that one. -red
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    question regarding *these* straps (look inside)...

    Same reason you don't stick your finger in a fan :P
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    Need some general advice on case lighting

    Sunbeam is a company that makes a few different case accessories (such as lighting) As far as the components you chose, which one is best all depends on your point of view and the look you're looking to achieve. "Lazer" LEDs are a tad brighter than CCFLs, but they are focussed, so you will...
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    Michigan thread -- will easy access to freshwater and good land help turn the economy around?

    Only second-hand and they were all related to the closing of a Bosch plant here in Grand Rapids. Not really. Unless you like being within 2 hours from a beach during the summer, within an hour from a ski slope in the winter, and within five miles of the nearest golf course :D Can't help you...
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    Why is a trade imbalance bad?

    I think that your post doesn't take everything into account. Maybe you could shed a little light on this for me (I am being serious here--it'd be just fine with me if I missed something). Let's just say, as an example, one corporation is in charge of importing and selling all of these...
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    Some tough positions with a poll.

    No--but on the other side of the coin, I think that employees should be required by law to give at least two weeks notice (with certain exceptions, of course) No--this is an incredibly loaded question, but since you put it in such absolutist terms, I had to vote no. Yes--I actually think...
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    The World's Smallest Political Quiz

    Your PERSONAL issues Score is 80%. Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 50%. Since I fall on the border, it says that I'm a centrist. However, the dot is right on the point that intersects between Centrist, Left Liberal, and Libertarian. -red
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    name two things you'd like congress to address....

    What exactly did he say that is so wrong? He never said "the government is the source of all necessities and good things" but that without government, prosperity would not be possible. Government provides stable (relatively) currency, a judicial system to enforce contracts, public roads to...
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    name two things you'd like congress to address....

    1. Ban the practice of "earmarking" 2. Reduction of the defecit -- if they can take care of #1 above, this should be possible without raising taxes -red
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    Is there such a thing as an American company anymore?

    Way to oversimplify in order to avoid the underlying problems inherent in globalization. If it were as simple as "we can't produce it here so let's offshore it to a country that can" your argument might have some merit, but we all know that isn't true. While it is possibly true that most of...
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    First calls to move the country radically to the left

    This is where we'll have to agree to disagree. The profit-loving hospitals may see it this way, but I doubt that the doctors and nurses (who are already being pushed to maximize turnover) will. What are you basing your belief on here? Why would the government be less willing to pay fair...
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    First calls to move the country radically to the left

    Possibly true, but this is why a "single-payer system" would be better than both. Under a single-payer system, those doctors need to see patients in order to get any money. No patients, no money. Not likely. It's true that out-of-pocket costs may climb, but the overall cost is still...
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    MI-Gov candidate lies about high school sports experience?

    Actually, that's not completely true. When DeVoss originally announced his candidacy, there were two or three others that were running. However, once the realization that his mega-millions would let him purchase the nomination, they all dropped out. What's really sad is that despite running...
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    Michigan Ballot Proposals 2006

    I don't have a strong opinion on any of these props, but here is how I'll probably vote: Prop 1: Yes. Targetted funds are a good idea even in a personal budget. The environmental aspect is just gravy. Prop 2: No. I don't like that the petition collectors lied to get the prop on the...
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    Republicans and the 10 Commandments

    Please take a look at what you just wrote. Any legislation (aside from a constitutional amendment) that would try to prevent the courts from ruling anything unconstitutional would, itself, be unconstitutional. Get a clue before you bring your strawman arguments in here.
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    America: Freedom to Fascism?

    So basically you are trying to say that just because Congress is a party to the changes, our country can't become fascist? Semantics. Whether it is one man or one group, things are still heading to the core definition of fascism: the merging of corporation and state. Most references I have...
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    America: Freedom to Fascism?

    and Oh really? How about we take a closer look at the list you gave us: Energy companies writing energy bills. Pharma companies writing Medicare reform bills. Sounds like a match to me. Just because the corporations are going the indirect route, doesn't mean that they aren't taking...
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    HD cooling question

    I'm not 100% on this, but IIRC the PCB side is the one that you have to worry about. -red