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    Firmware Updates for SSDs

    Hello all, I have been looking for the right SSD for myself. The following is the list of my final candidates. Intel 510 250GB Micron Crucial m4 SSD 256GB OCZ Vertex 3 240GB (As you may already know, the price for this one is much higher...) I have two concerns: (1) I...
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    Statistics Behind Workforce Cut

    Recently, there are many stories of companies cutting their workforce. I wonder among those jobs cuts, what job types are more disposable to hardware companies like nV, Intel, Asus, Samsung and AMD? I understand that circumstances changes things. However, out of curiosity, I want to know more...
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    P5Q-E "FSB strap" mystery

    Hello everyone: I just got my P5Q-E mobo last week, and I found something strange about it. My computer will only boot when "FSB strap" is set to "AUTO" in BIOS. With "FSB strap" set to any other value, the computer will simply refuse to boot. I've tried different settings (voltage...
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    Can I run this OC 24/7?

    Hello all, This is the first time that I try to overclock aggressively. I had been up to this point a mild overclocker, but this time I will try to be little more hardcore: e4500 m0 @ 3.4GHz The room temperature was 23'C. Delta to TJmax was 50'C (idle) ~ 12'C (running OCCT). Since TJmax is...
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    PSU wattage vs quality?

    I recently bought a SeaSonic S12 II SS-380GB ATX12V 380W Power Supply. After reading many reviews, I know that it is a quality PSU. However, I still have some doubt about its true capability. Thermaltake Purepower W0100RU ATX 12V 2.0 500W Power Supply, being 10-bucks cheaper, actually has a...
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    Please Help with Overclocking e2140

    Hello Everyone, Here is the spec: Pentium Dual-Core E2140 Asus P5K SE motherboard Asus 8600GT OC A-Data 2048MB * 2 No-name-brand 350W PSU I can't get the bus speed over 370MHz (or x8 = 2960Mhz core speed). The computer will not boot at all when >370MHz bus speed is set in bios...
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    AnandTech Readers and Their Health

    Folks, Let's face it. Many of AnandTech readers have busy lives. It is easy to forget how important it is to watch our weight and eat healthy. So here I am to propose a quick survey. In your reply, include your weight and height, and calculate your BMI (Body mass index). Then, you can compare...
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    Quiznos: Buy 1 and Get 1 FREE!!

    Buy any size toasty combo and get a second sub of equal or lesser value FREE! http://www.quiznos.com/promotions/appreciation/ I personally like Quiznos more than Subway. I hope you could enjoy this hot deal like I do. :)
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    Video Card Problem

    My computer is 16-hour prime stable and passes memtest86+ 10 times. I think it is safe to say there is no problem with rest of the system in terms of hardware. My screen would freeze after about 10 mins of gaming. I tried reinstalled catalyst driver, directx, chipset driver, but the screen...
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    Compaq Presario SR1620nx Desktop $240, Jan 04-7

    Outpost has the Compaq Presario SR1620nx Desktop (AMD Sempron 3400+ 2GHz, 512MB/160GB, DVD writer, 9-in-1 memory card reader, XP home) for $290 - $50MIR (Exp 1/7) = $240 + shipping. Cited from Dealsea $240 --> This price beats any budget rig, assuming the rig is built from ground up...