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    Will lower timing memory really make a difference?

    Yeah I have some corsair dominator pc8500 5-5-5-15 ram and I am also wondering if it's worth pushing the timings lower. This is also on a q6600 x38 chipset. If I'm only gonna get on average 1-3% fps increase then it's not really worth it for me. But if I may get 5+%, then I could consider it.
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    500W Enough?

    Thanks guys for the responses, much appreciated. I have bought the hx, modular is nice.
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    500W Enough?

    Yeah was thinking maybe to go with a p182/corsair 620hx. About 100 dollars more but... I do like the p182 case better and the modular power supply would be nice.
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    500W Enough?

    Sorry to post such a mundane question but before I go out and buy this case (Sonata III), I'm wondering if the EarthWatts 500 Watt is enough to power this rig: Q6600 OC'd 3GHZ 2x8800 GT SLI Raptor 150 gb 500 GB Hard drive Asus P5E MB 4gb RAM Will it be enough? Or should I go higher?
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    Any Graphic Memory Testing Programs?

    I recently got a BFG 6800 GT and I have had random texture problems in many games that end up in me having to reboot. They are rare but annoying and Im trying to find out what the problem is. I believe it is a memory problem because it seems to effect the games in such a way that the game is...
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    Can weak power supply cause errors in Prime95?

    It's an Antec TruBlue 480W. http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=20481
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    Can weak power supply cause errors in Prime95?

    I've been trying to overclock my amd 64 3200+ and am having problems. Whenever I try to overclock I run into problems at around 2300+ mhz (stock: 2200 MHz). Basically I start getting Prime95 errors. I have tried everything from changing memory, increasing voltage a bit to the cpu and memory, and...
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    PSU +12V shown as 11.52

    I was running the program Speed Fan and it shows my +12v at only 11.52. While the system runs ok at clock speeds, when I try to overclock and give it a bit more juice the comp seems to reboot by itself. Could this be the problem? I am not sure what is normal deviation. By the way, the power...
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    Why is Sata Drive appearing as "Safely Removeable Hardware"

    I just put together an amd 64 2800 comp with an asus k8n-e and a WD 120gb sata drive. I have never used a sata before so I don't know if this is normal. What basically happenned is after I installed the chipset drivers for the nvidia nforce, windows recognized the hard drive as "safely...
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    Geforce 6600, 6600 GT PCI E deals at gameve.

    Will there be a 6800GT 256 Mb?
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    Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 2.0 Keyboard

    I have a set and it doesn't look like that on mine. Maybe you can post a pic?
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    New nForce (5.10) Drivers For WinXP Released!

    Here comes a noob question.... what exactly does GART do? And should if be enabled in bios?
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    Looking for budget A64 Motherboard

    My friend is looking to put together a new budget system. Basically we want this thing to be speedy but don't want to pay the cost. What we have decided on for sure is a a64 2800 and 1024 mb ram. Our main concern is the motherboard. What we are looking for is something that has gb lan and audio...
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    Unofficial ASUS K8N-E thread

    Well I tried 1004 and I am getting the same problems. I tried running memtest86 on the ram and I get no errors so I'm guessing it's not the ram. It's not heat because it's running cool at around 38 celsius. Kind of sucks not being able to get by 214. The PC 3500 ram is going to waste =(.
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    Unofficial ASUS K8N-E thread

    Anyone using 1005 bios and overclocking. Right now im working with a a64 3200, 1024 PC 3500 OCZ EB Ram and I can't seem to go past 214 FSB or I get stability issues such as errors in prime 95. I even tried putting the HTT to 3 but I still cannot get past 214 without getting errors. Should I go...
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    How come LCD's are still so expensive?

    When I upgraded my 19 inch CRT to a 17 inch LCD, I found that my eyes didn't hurt as much and the color was bright and vibrant on my lcd. Most people who see the lcd at my house want to get rid of their CRT because it looks so much better. Even for games I rarely notice ghosting and I play most...
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    Which Athlon 64?

    I have the ath 64 which is 2.2 GHZ at stock and is overclocked to 2.420 ghz. It runs 36 - 37 C idle, 44 - 46 when Im pushing it with doom 3. Im using a Zalman 7000A Cu hsf.
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    Weird Problem When Trying to Overclock

    Yup I have it disabled. As a said, when it is at stock 200 fsb it shows 2200, but anythign higher and it shows 8xx mhz instead of the real number it should be.
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    Weird Problem When Trying to Overclock

    I am having a weird problem when im trying to overlcok my cpu. Just a quick run down of what I have: Asus K8N-E A64 3200+ PC 3500 OCZ EB Platinum. The thing is, when I leave the HTT to 4, with a default fsb of 200, the cpu shows up fine as the core speed is 2200 mhz. The problem is...
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    Antec TruBlue 480W

    I have been looking high and low for this PSU and can't seem to find it anywhere. The only place that I think may have it is newegg.com but since I'm in Canada, I cannot get it shipped. Does anyone know what has happenned to this model? I've searched every store here and online place and they...
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    Looking for decent HSF

    Yeah I heard the stock was pretty decent but I just worry. I guess I could try it out and see how temperatures are first and then look for a HSF if it's needed.
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    Looking for decent HSF

    Right now I have an Asus K8N-E motherboard with a a64 3200+. What I am looking to do is maybe overclock the system to about 220 - 230 fsb. The truth is, I don't really know which type of HSF so I'm hoping some of you can give me some choices. Basically I want a good hsf at a decent price. Thanks =)
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    Problem: Nothing Appears After Rig Turn On

    I had this problem it was a bad motherboard. I hope this isn't the case for you.
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    Logitech z2200 speakers $62 AR

    If you are worried about the amazon office depot link, you can get them through tiger direct on amazon for 10 dollars cheaper and the coupon should work for them since they are not excluded on the list: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/asin/b0000c20t5/102-2551867-2748144
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    AMD 64 3500+ 939 in stock anywhere?

    I am going socket 939 + 3500+ because it is only 170 dollars canadian more than a socket 754 + 3200+. For 170 I may as well get the added performance and newer socket.
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    Need some help with a new system

    Im thinking of putting together a new system and I need some help from some of the resident experts here =). Basically what I want to get is something like this: - Athlon 64 3200+ - MSI K8N Neo Platinum - 2 x 512 RAM DDR 400 - Audigy 2 ZS - Gefore Ti 4600 (have it, will updrade at a later date)...
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    T40p slow boot up?

    http://www.driverheaven.net/patje/ =D
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    T40p slow boot up?

    Mine used to be slow like that too, but then I upgraded to the drivers from the ATI website for my graphics card and that problem disappeared.
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    AAhhh Help me: T40P Dust problems..lets all get together to combat the stupid DUST PROBLEM!!! AAHHH i feel NAUSEAUS!!

    I mean like use the compressed air on the key board and stuff... on the lcd just wipe with a dry cloth lightly or if there are any marks from people touching it or something just some warm water on cloth barely wet and just wipe it and then wipe again with a non wet cloth. Works well for me.
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    Bluetooth, what is it used for?

    That's kind of dumb. Couldn't they just make it compatible for both?
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    Bluetooth, what is it used for?

    Hmm can you buy that mouse? Went searching at microsoft and can't find it at their store or on any other store.
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    Bluetooth, what is it used for?

    My IBM T40 comes with bluetooth and I'm confused as to what I can use it for and how it works. I'm just wondering cause I find it interesting. Also, what can I use the infared thing at the front of the laptop for? I'm completely lost when it comes to these things. I know Bluetooth is some sort...
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    Thinkpad T40 Questions

    I always thought the hardrive noise was it turning off or something. It seems to only make the noise when im doing nothing.
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    IBM T40 Wireless: Experiences?

    Hmmm, make sure you turn off the "Let windows configure my wireless networks" . It's located in the properties of the etnernet card under the wireless tab. I turned that off, then went to the access connections, went find WLAN, then let it connect. Once it was connected I went to modify my wlan...
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    Just got an IBM T40

    I think it is the Intel Chipset Driver. You can download it from the ibm site.
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    Anyone try modding their video drivers?

    hmm does it affect battery life? anyone?
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    Anyone try modding their video drivers?

    I saw this somewhere, prob from here, take a look: Here My main concern is could this limit battery life because they are not designed for the mobility version of the radeon and may not have the correct software in place? Anyone try it out or know anything? Very interested in trying because...
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    IBM T40 Wireless: Experiences?

    What do you mean by goes to hell? I tried the access ibm software and the ibm upgrade connector and both work fine. Internet it still working so it seems ok. Can you be more specific of exactly what you are trying to do so I can test as well =). thanks