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    Vista 32 and 64

    Ok... here is the deal.. when I bought vista Ultimate, the box contained both 64-bit & 32-bit sources (i.e. DVDs) I have installed 64-bit Windows Vista Ultimate on my main desktop rig. But since there is just one licence key, I wonder wat would happen if i install 32-bit Vista Ultimate on...
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    Notebook Power saving....

    I was thinking, since all the components and ports of a notebook require power flowing through them, even when they are not in use, is it possible to turn off the ports, like, for eg, Can I turn off the HDMI port when I am not using it? Same possible with Ethernet port? And how to do it? Does...
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    Google ScreenSaver

    http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/bharatwaja/Capture.JPG Why does google photos screensaver want to contact its server? and should I allow this? I know BitDefender says its clean, but I dont like programs hogging my bandwidth unnecessarily.... The major question is, why?? Why does this app...
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    Intel's Warranty....

    I know you void your warranty if u OC ur processor, but then what is the warranty policy on extreme processors? Like mine for instance, a QX9650, has an unlocked multiplier, but what is the purpose of intel marketing extreme processors when they dont give warranty for that, i mean, changing the...
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    Useless RANT.....

    I am basically a Java/Symbian developer....I'm just 20 yrs old, and I've got a job in a company "Infosys Technologies" (wonder how many of you have heard of it....) which I will join as soon as my college graduation is over (another 6 months)..... Well up until now I have been accustomed to...
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    Met on AT Forums.... And....

    Have there been any ppl who actually met on AnandTech forums, and dated, fell in love... blah blah blah and then got married??? Just curious.....
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    Need suggestions

    For the rig in my sig.... I dont need a complete water cooling solution, I just need to cool my CPU... I looked at the swiftech H2)-220 Ultra.... Read some reviews, but they all seem to be very very outdated. My budget is about $300 for the Kit, Maximum of $350.... But the issue is I live in...
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    Dynamically Change OC Settings

    Here's the deal.... I got my QX9650 OCed to 420 X 9.....i.e. 3.8 GHz.... Now I am wondering... if it is possible to, you know, change my CPU clock setting dynamically.... like, I wanna run, say 2.2 GHz, and if I need, I can goto 3.0 GHz or any other OC setting. Not with the SpeedStep, even...
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    Please help me choose

    I plan to get the Dell XPS M1330 next month.... I was sure of getting the NVidia 8400M GS as the add on.... but now, after reading this, I am in a spot of bother. I dont wanna play games on my laptop, except for Counter Strike: Source or condition zero... The laptop is for my college...
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    Voltages?

    I have a Qx9650 on a maximus formula motherboard, I overclocked it to 9x420, i.e. 3780 MHz.... Using a Coolermaster Hyper212 Cooler with dual fans, the temps are 36-38 at idle and 45-50 at load... depends on the day, I live in india and Ambient temperatures are quite high during the day...
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    8800GT problem?

    Check this screenshot taken on everest.... it shows the core clock and shader clock and mem clock way below wat the original is.... why?? Please help. [img=[url="http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/7024/everestscreentp7.jpg"]http://img383.imageshack.us/im...4/everestscreentp7.jpg][/url]
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    Vista problem

    I have 6 GB of RAM installed. System properties says 6.0GB installed, but actually only 5374 MB ram is available to Windows.... Checked using Start-> type winver in search and press enter.... in the bottom it shows 5,503,160KB available to windows. I am using vista ultimate x64, Memory...
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    Suggest a good Temp Monitoring program

    Topic title says it all.... Having trouble with core temp, but not interested in their solution (disable driver signing permanently).... Need suggestions for a good temp monitoring program for x64 Vista Ultimate.... Thanks for your time....
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    Trouble OCing...

    ok, here's the deal.... first I went to 10x with stock FSB (333) and fed a voltage of 1.1625... for the cpu in bios... Everythng went fine.... then I increased it another .5 to make it 10.5 and now the cpu coltage is at 1.175... Then I tried doing 11x multi and even with a cpu voltage of...
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    OCing QX9650

    I am currently running prime 95 with a 11X333 setting... Is it better to increase the FSB or the multiplier???
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    8800GT drivers???

    I will be moving to Vista 64 Ultimate in a couple of days.... Yesterday I purchased the Giga Byte 8800GT GV-NX88T512HP... I dont like installing the drivers from the provided CD.... so I went online to giga byte website to download drivers for XP (currently using) and Vista x64 (installing...
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    Board/CPU reviews....

    I was seriously wondering.... The manufacturers send reviewers boards/CPUs/tons of other products to review, after the reviews do they have to return the products or can they keep them???
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    NEW X48 boards from MSI

    Details about these mobos are given in the MSI website... Although I would like to know about the X48C platinum board... The main feature is it has 2 DDR2 DIMMs and 4 DDR3 DIMM slots... in dual channel would this board be a good buy when it releases? I mean, by having both DDR2 and DDR3...
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    Graphic card bandwidth sufficient?

    I dont understand one thing... PCI express 2.0 is listed to have a bandwidth of 16GB/s (correct me if I'm wrong)... Where as a 8800GT has a bandwidth throughput of 57.2 GB/s how is it even possible? I mean, there should be some serious slowing down/lag right?? What is the concept of...
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    Which board to choose?

    I have 2 boards listed.... Use any criteria but do mention it... 1. Asus Maximus formula 2. MSI P35 Platinum (MS-7345) which is better? also does the MSI P35 Platinum support QX9650 without BIOS updates? i.e Natively?? PLease specify why you would prefer one board over the other...
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    Asus Maximus formula...

    Hi. I am gonna purchase the Asus Maximus formula motherboard and QX9650. But the board requires a bios update to 0602 version for CPU compatibility. I went to the forums in Asus to see about the Bios version stability. There are so many horror stories about the latest BIOS 0907 but I cant...
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    Is this Crazy?

    if its an off topic post please excuse... couldnt really figure out where this wud go... Is it absolutely necessary to wear ESD gloves when assembling? If we dont what might happen?? Also... Could we use surgical gloves off a pharmacy shelf instead of ESD gloves? (i guess ESD is what...
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    Giga Byte 3d Aurora 570...

    I want to buy the 3D aurora 570... But apparently 2 different models are available... 3D aurora 570S (GZ-FA1CB-AJB) and 3D aurora 570 (GZ-FA1CA-ASB) what is the difference between the 2? the first model is about $20 cheaper.... What shall I pick?
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    QX9650....

    Is this speed step turned on by default? I would be buying a QX9650 and a maximus formula board... also is it good to have speed step on or is it better performing without it?
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    Asus Maximus formula...

    The Maximus formula motherboard which I am planning to purchase has no eSATA ports I noticed. Would this be a deficiency in future if not right now? Also, eSata interface external hardisks, do they need external power? i.e is this a difference between eSata and Sata? "eSata" . . . Is it a...
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    New graphic card help!!!

    Summary says it all.... here's the Long version.... I am gonna build a new PC. would be purchasing the stuff next week... I have decided on the ASUS 8800GT... but there are 3 variants... 1. 8800GT 512 MB standard 2. 8800GT 512 MB over clocked 3. 8800GT 1 GB standard which of these 3...
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    CPU support for Motherboard

    I am going to buy the maximus formula motherboard and the Core 2 extreme qx9650. QX9650 has support since BIOS 0602 (as given in the asus website) The board comes with bios 0401 (asus website) 1. Do i have to update my bios before my CPU can even be installed? 2. If i put the QX9650...
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    G.Skill or Corsair??

    I am planning a new system build... going for DDR2-800 or ddr2-1066.... Which one would you suggest? G.Skill or Corsair??? Vote for your brand! thanks
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    LCD monitor suggestion

    I am planning to buy an LCD monitor with my new build... i wud be using a ASUS 8800GT card.. my uses are 1. Gaming 2. Software development (lots) using java SDK netbeans etc... 3. watching movies and serials... I wan to get a 17" LCD only as only that comes inside of my budget.... I...
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    Which PSU to buy?

    My configuration for the new build is Core 2 Extreme QX9650 Asus Maximus Formula Corsair Dominator PC2-8888 2GB (1GB*2) Asus 8800GT 512 MB Seagate 500GB 7200.11 2 x Sata DVD-RW Gigabyte 3d Aurora 570 No overclocking as of now (for an year or so) No liquid cooling I have...
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    FSB:DRAM???

    I dont understand this concept totally... I will be using the QX9650 and DDR2 1066 Mhz...Maximus formula Mobo 1. Will the BIOS automatically work up the optimal settings? 2. QX9650 says (333 X 9) so the FSB is 333 or 1333??? so my DRAM freq. should be greater or equal to 333? 3. also...
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    Good DDR2 RAM?

    How can u rate the Corsair TWIN2X2048-8500C5D... I read some reviews for the PC2-8888 from corsair... Said its gr8, but its too pricey... What about the performance of TWIN2X2048-8500C5D?? The dominator series.... Suggest some good high speed RAM DDR2.... Corsair is available in INDIA where I...
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    New case Help

    I have planned on buying the GigaByte 3d aurora 570 for my next build... How is the case? Any good? also airflow wise? I read somwhere that the fans are all linked together and have a 3-pin connector... where shud we connect this? into the MOBO? the motherboard is Asus Maximus formula or...
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    X38 boards are corssfireX??

    I read somewhere that CorssFireX is what they call CF of 2 different cards of same series... like 3870 and 3850 together.... is this true? Also, will it be possible to CrossFire HD3870 with HD3870X2 whenever that releases?? Could help a lot if you could explain what the difference between...
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    Project EERIN

    I am planning a new build for next month... Need help on some issues... My planned config. is... Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 Asus P5E3 - Deluxe / GigaByte GA-X38T-DQ6 2GB DDR3-1066 Corsair (2*1GB) Seagate 500GB 7200.11 Sata 3GB/s HD3870 512MB PCIE2.0 / XFX8800GT 512MB Lite-on DVD-RW...
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    Maximus Extreme liquid cooling??

    I am planning to buy a new system in Feb, and am currently thinking about the maximus extreme... One thing that confuses me is the cooling... Reviews say its got a built in mechanism for liquid cooling... but is liquid cooling provided or jus the heat pipe assembly for liquid cooling? (the...
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    RAM and Graphic card Memory doubt

    Is it true that Graphic memory takes some of the Ram memory out of use? i.e. If i have 2GB of ddr3 ram and a 8800GT or HD3870 512MB, Then my OS can reference only 1.5 GB of ram? 2Gb-512MB(graphic) = 1.5 GB????!!!! My friend has an X2 3800+ system with 3GB of corsair DDR2 and an...
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    Why is HD3870 slower?

    HD3870 having 2.25Ghz GDDR4, 775+ Mhz core clock, higher shader clock... almost all specs are better than 8800GT still 8800GT beats HD3870 in benches... why? Seems illogical... Also, would there be any noticeable difference while playing the latest games on HD3870 as opposed to 8800GT?
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    Please help to choose a good PSU

    Planning a new system build in Feb 2008. waiting for Jan 20th 2008... I guess u ppl know why :D My specs are: ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi or Gigabyte GA-X38T-DQ6 Core2Extreme QX9650 (Q9450 if it is made available, Intel has delayed it yet again) XFX 8800GT 512Mb 2Gb DDR3 1333 - Corsair...
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    Word on Core2Quad Q9450

    Thinking of a new system build.... Want to know one thing for sure... The jan 20, 2008 release date set for Q9450, is it confirmed or just a tentative date? Also, the price, how is it expected to be in the street?