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    Overclocking non-K Haswell?

    I just bought an i5-4570 and can confirm overclocking by multiplier and strap is not available. All I can do it force max turbo on all cores (3.6), and bump the bclk up a few percent, bringing me to 3.7... Underclocking (both CPU and GPU) and undervolting seem to be open though. RAM clocks are...
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    Article idea: Cheap powersupplies included with popular cases.

    "...that use FSP PSUs" Absolutely. I know Sparkle-labeled PS's are also usually Fortron Source. Great PS's for the money. I rarely see them included with cases anymore, which sucks. If the Corsair isn't on sale, I might use a FSP/Sparkle or Silverstone 350/400W. What induces me with this...
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    Article idea: Cheap powersupplies included with popular cases.

    "I also look at the Corsair 400cx PSU to bundle with the Antec 300 case too." This is EXACTLY what I do too. They are a good combo, and both are constantly onsale, so you're still looking at around $100, like the Antec NSK 4480B II, but for a slightly better powersupply and, imho, a better...
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    Article idea: Cheap powersupplies included with popular cases.

    We generally assume now that almost any powersupply included with a sub-$100 case is trash and not worth risking your system with. But are there any that are decent? That can at least approach their ratings? That can at least come CLOSE to 80% efficiency? I suggest taking a look at some of the...
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    [Retired] The LCD Thread

    Yah, had my eye on this... missing a few features, but if the performance is good, could be forgivable... still waiting for a review... Speaking of reviews, anyone seen a (detailed) review of the new Lenovo L2440x LED backlit LCD?
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    [Retired] The LCD Thread

    Generally, no. If you need to go long distances, like, say, 50ft, then yes, a better cable will prevent degradation, but otherwise, no. You may need a different type of DVI cable, though, depending on resolution. If going any higher than 1920x1200 (or heck, I'd even recommend at that...
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    [Retired] The LCD Thread

    I think the following is not only realistic, but what many of us want. Tell me what you guys think: Let's start with Doublesight's 263N for $700 - I think these tweaks to its specs could be done to make a near ideal monitor for everybody: -better chasis/stand: ~$50 -led backlight with...
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    I'VE FOUND THEM!!! LABTEC ELITE-840's!!!! Only $16

    Amart: I'm not going to do the searching. I just know they were well discussed 2 years ago. I HAVE the KSC75s, and the Elite 840s are better... not as much bass, but nothing some bass-boost can't fix. As for inconsistency: after just 10 minutes of break-in, they already sounded pretty dang...
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    I'VE FOUND THEM!!! LABTEC ELITE-840's!!!! Only $16

    f4: I used an X-Fi with these- sounds nice (the X-Fi has very little noise, and these headphones really showcase that clarity) As for shipping killing the deal: don't compare shipping vs the cost of the product, add up the total and compare to the VALUE of the product. The cheapest you might...
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    I'VE FOUND THEM!!! LABTEC ELITE-840's!!!! Only $16

    lol... yah... the KSC75 cord is short. I use them for my laptop and keep the 840s for my main PC. Speaking of the KSC75s... the free clip-ons with the 840s don't even compare to the KSC75s. They don't sound horrible in their own right, but nowhere near as good or as comfortable (pain in the...
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    I'VE FOUND THEM!!! LABTEC ELITE-840's!!!! Only $16

    When I say lackluster bass, I mean less then you normally expect with headphones. The sound isn't sealed in, so that typical muddled boominess is gone. After some break in the bass improves (as does the treble, which is a bit harsh at the beginning). If you have it hooked up to an amp like I...
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    I'VE FOUND THEM!!! LABTEC ELITE-840's!!!! Only $16

    These headphones aren't available anywhere anymore. They were the rage of the audiophile forums a couple years back. My pair finally broke after almost 3 years, so I started looking again, and found them here: http://www.compuvisor.com/lael840helt.html Cool thing is, if you order 2, the...
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    Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme

    Well... you will lose SOMETHING. I can't have a MIC and a Digital Out at the same time: it shares a jack. See the ongoing saga for getting more jacks here (without having to buy an ugly LiveDrive: http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=27&threadid=1744452&enterthread=y
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    Should Creative have a PCI bracket add-on for Sound Blasters? VOTE!

    Well, I sent the email to Creative since this forum is starting to liven up. I looked at the links above and googled some more... it seems some aren't compatible with Audigy 2, but are with the original Audigy, like this one...
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    Should Creative have a PCI bracket add-on for Sound Blasters? VOTE!

    True 'dat. A thinner cable would be nice. I don't think we'll see that soon, tho, unless they do one of two things: (1) Round the cable, although it may increase noise along the cable... unless they use nice shielding throughout... which will raise cost. (2) Use a digital connection...
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    Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme

    People are asking, so I'll answer: the card is not a *huge* improvement over the Audigy 2/4. I do notice the the better SNR... I can crank up my amp and have nary a hiss. I wasn't too impressed with the crystaliser, as it seems to only slightly boost the treble and bass... and on my already...
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    Should Creative have a PCI bracket add-on for Sound Blasters? VOTE!

    If I get enough posts affirming the idea, I will contact Creative and give them this link. I just bought the X-Fi Xtreme Music, because the ones with the 5 1/4" bay inserts are ugly as sin, and I can't afford the super-uber deluxe version. Now, all their basic sound cards still have the pins...
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    Tribes Vengeance $7.48 Target

    While there aren't a whole lot of people/servers, I actually have an easier time getting in a good action-packed server in T:V than I often do with UT2004 (why the hell doesn't UT show number of bots like they did in Tribes2?). I originally liked the first two Tribes better... but this one...
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    Corsair Value RAM PC3200 CAS2.5 1GB (2x512MB) DC KIT - Today's Price $76.50

    Here's one vote against ZipZoomFly here for this deal. Already heard another member complain about the lack of packaging... same for me. It was just the RAM in Corsair's thin'n'flexable plastic, inside a shipping bag. The package arrived bent, and so was one of the sticks.
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    Seagate 300GB Internal Ultra ATA Hard Drive $143AR

    Okay, I just have to insert a comment here: I work at a computer shop. I would say 80 - 90% of the failed drives we go through are Maxtor. Getting a warranty replacement is no problem with them, but I would rather not HAVE to use the warranty in the first place. I swear by Seagate and...
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    Microsoft Action Pack Subscription: destroy what I just bought?

    I thought this would best fit in Hot Deals, as many of us here signed up for this last year for $100. I didn't renew for another year (which would have cost $200) and I just got a letter from Microsoft threatening me to destroy all the software they sent... or else... Anyone have any stories...
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    160gb MAXTOR 8mb Cache for 99 NO REBATE!! @ STAPLES

    Not to thread crap, as this is quite a deal... I was even tempted at this price... but Maxtor has lost almost all respect with me. Their warrranty is good, yes, but I don't want to deal with the hassle of exchanges. I'm a tech, so I build a fair share of systems, as well as repair them, all of...
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    GeForce TI 4600 for $99 at BB YMMV

    I just grabbed the last one at the Best Buy in Bellingham, WA. It r0k0rs my b0x0rs! It even has VIVO!
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    ECS K7S5A PRO USB 2.0 SiS® 735 SOCKET A MOTHERBOARD - RETAIL Back Plate Included. $36 shipped @ Newegg!

    BUYER BEWARE! Not to thread crap, but this is a cold deal. If you have to pay ANYTHING for this board, you paid too much. I'm sure some you may have had success stories, and good for you (consider yourself lucky), but as a computer builder and consultant, I based quite a few computers off the...
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    Sick of poor scaling on LCDs. Have your say!

    Viper, Which brands have you seen do this?
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    Sick of poor scaling on LCDs. Have your say!

    LCD's are now getting good in regards to brightness, contrast, pixel refresh rate, and viewing angle. But there's still one limitation in LCD's that will never disappear... ...Scaling... Since LCD's have a set number of pixels, anything other (read:lower) than its native resolution ends up...
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    Athlon XP 1700+ oem $37!!!

    I ordered one. Just got it today. Wouldn't you know it... it's a T-Bred B... exact stepping and date code that I paid extra for just two weeks earlier on my other 1700+ For those curious: JIUHB0312MPMW
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    Monster cable and car wiring deals: where'd they go?

    A few months ago there was a site posted that had monster cable and a car wiring kit for super cheap. Anyone remember? --- Sorry, this is not a Hot Deal. Please post this in the Moderator sponsored ~~~~ IWANNA ~~~~ thread. Thank you, AnandTech Moderator
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    Canadian Deals

    Heh...I live 10 min from the border...so I get the best of both worlds. :P
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    CHEAP VGA bnc cables for your nice new monitor!..$11.95

    I bought these cables for my Samsung 950P 19". I noticed a slightly better picture at higher resolutions.
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    IBM 40GB 5400RPM Hard Drive, $98+Shipping

    Beware of IBM OEM drives. If it's screwed, YOU'RE screwed. IBM doesn't look kindly on end users buying OEM drives...at least that's what I hear. Many people have had problems getting IBM to replace their OEM drive under warranty.
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    HOT- Antec 1030- $82!!! IN STOCK PS CHAS ATX FS 300W P/S 4 5.25 6 3.5 BGE

    Call me nuts, but I think I'm just going to buy a Lian Li PC-60. Hey, if you have the best of everything else...