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    E8400-E0 amazing clocking potential

    THIS is the processor to buy. Waiting for my aftermarket HSF at the moment and was just running at clock speeds with a 4870 512mb. Just got COD: World at War and wasn't happy with the fps so thought stuff it. Changed fsb to 400mhz and is running at 1.2v (1.168 with vdroop) stable and at 45...
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    E0 compatibility with P5q-pro and EP45-DS3~URGENT!

    An answer to any of these questions would be very much appreciated and thanks in advance.:) Just wandering if i pickup a P5q pro will it be compatible regardless of BIOS version with an E0 stepped E8500? The only information regarding E0 in the BIOs history updates is: --- [ 1004 ]...
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    P5Q-Pro and E0 8500, BIOS compatibility?~URGENT

    An answer to any of these questions would be very much appreciated and thanks in advance.:) Just wandering if i pickup a P5q pro will it be compatible regardless of BIOS version with an E0 stepped E8500? The only information regarding E0 in the BIOs history updates is: --- [ 1004 ]...
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    GA-EP45-DS3, wolfdale support and BIOS question

    Bit of a newbie to this but here goes If I buy a GA-EP45-DS3 and install an E0 stepped WOlfdale E8400 on it, will it support it and post regardless of BIOS version? I ask this because the F6 version BIOS says "Update CPU ID (Support Intel Wolfdale/Yorkfield E0-stepping CPU)" 1. Does that mean...
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    Is 64-bit Vista and 4GB of RAM worth it for gaming

    Here are some prices 2GB 8500 Corsair C5D RAM - $89 and Vista Basic 32 bit - $145 Totals: $234 vs 4GB 8500 Corsair C5D RAM - $178 and Vista PRemium 64 bit- $169 Totals $347 (All in Aus Dollars) System will be for gaming with e8400, DS3 and 4870 512MB Do you think 4GB RAM is worth it...
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    Asus VW224U-updated VW222U???

    Monitor searching at the moment and have settled on the VW222U for my 22 inch monitor. Though in my search I have come across what seems to be an updated VW222U, the VW224U. The only difference I've noticed is the claimed contrast ratio has increased from 2000:1 to 5000:1. I have read many...
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    New to system building and Anandtech

    Overview I am primarily going to use my PC for gaming and watching TV/Movies, though primarily gaming. Though require large hard drive for music collection. I plan on playing on a 22 inch at 1680x1050 res. Also a TV card to plug in console(xbox/ps2) via AV cable. I live in Australia so the...