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    Is there something wrong with my volt on gtx 670

    So I was fiddling around in OCing my gigagbyte gtx 670 oc and Im not sure if Im missing a function or I forgot to enable anything but my power target max is 112% (seems awfully low). Also as I am fiddling with the gpu clock offset during the Heaven benchmark I would crash with the...
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    What do people use to OC their card?

    Hey, so Im a new owner of the gigabyte 670 OC and its been a long while since I had an Nvidia card. Someone care to tell me which program they use to OC and test for artifacts or does everyone just use their proprietary cd that came with their card?
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    5850 --> 7870 or 7950?

    So I feel like its finally time to upgrade since the gtx 660ti is out and I was pretty much waiting for the market to shape out with this release. I play pretty much every game at 1920x1080 and I enjoy playing at high/max settings with AA. Im sort of debating between the 2 cards due to the...
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    Do I need a new video card? Chime in

    So Im currently using my xfx 5850 at 1920x1080. I feel the urge to upgrade again because 1)Im getting tired of ati drivers 2)I feel like the card is dating itself. Could I please get some recommendations in the $250-350 range for an NVIDIA video card. Also are there people out there that...
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    Opinions on 5850 CF or 6950 (2gb)

    So Im currently running ati 5850 on my Asrock Extreme 4. Been looking to upgrade my vid card since games like Batman and Skyrim are out and the games running as smoothly as I would like. I either have the option on buying another 5850 used for $180 or buying a new ati 6950 (2 gb) for ~$200...
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    Cpu-Z not showing dual channel

    So I have 2x4gb Ripjaws 9-9-9-24 2N (1600mhz, G.SKILL Ripjaws F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL) and its in the same color slots on my mobo (Extreme 4). I would assume Cpuz should read dual channel but its reading as single. Can someone explain or am I missing a setting Im suppose to enable? I have all the...
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    Some help re: Asrock extreme 4

    Alright so I have i5-2500k, extreme 4, and the CM hyper 212 plus in a push/pull config. I do have the latest 1.70 bios. I tried OCing w a multi of 48x and I ran intelburn test 3 runs on max. with 8 threads and it passes just fine. Issue is when I turn off the computer and try to turn it back on...
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    DOA harddrive?

    Recently purchased a "SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive" but I cant see to get my Extreme 4 to locate it. I tried both AHCI and IDE mode but nothing seems to show up. Am I missing something or is this a dud? Thanks
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    Issue trouble shooting a PSU

    Hey so I just bought a COOLER MASTER Silent Pro M600 RS-600-AMBA-D3 600W ATX12V V2.3 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Bronze Certified Modular PSU (dont think it really matters). I tried to start it up to see if it was working. I plugged it in and the fan isn't spinning. The other parts of...
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    Will my video card be bottlenecked??

    So Im not a computer expert or anything but I wanted to know with the following: will my xfx 5850 be bottlenecked by my current processor? If so, how much of a hit will I be taking? (if that can be quantified).
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    MSI afterburner with ATI 4850 issues

    So I read through multiple forums and followed directions. I changed the cfg file value to 1 on both: UnlockVoltageControl, UnlockVoltageMonitoring, and EnableUnofficialOverclocking. I still cannot get the core voltage slider to budge. I have a XFX 5850 along the way and I was worried if...
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    Need help on deciding between LCD TV or monitor for gaming

    Hi guys, So I've been racking my brains out trying to figure out if I should get a ~42'' LCD TV or say a 25-27'' monitor for gaming. I will mostly be using it for gaming with the occasional movie and actual tv watching, lol. My budget is $850 tops and I figured that if I do get TV then I...
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    Need help on deciding between LCD TV or monitor for gaming

    Hi guys, So I've been racking my brains out trying to figure out if I should get a ~42'' LCD TV or say a 25-27'' monitor for gaming. I will mostly be using it for gaming with the occasional movie and actual tv watching, lol. My budget is $850 tops and I figured that if I do get TV then I...
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    Should I upgrade from 2 gb to 4 gb of ram?

    Didn't want to hijack the other thread so I started a new one. Im using Win 7 x64 bit and stuck on the fence about whether I should upgrade to 4gb or not. I do game a lot and multi task but it hasn't come to the point where I feel like I NEED an upgrade. Just wanted to know if there be any...
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    A simple question about driver updates

    So I have an Abit IP35 p35 board. I was planning to upgrade to Win 7 and notice a lack of driver support from Intel regarding this specific board. I also went to the manufacture's website and the latest Intel chipset driver they have is for Vista. So basically I was wondering if anyone can link...
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    Assistance w/ e6550 overclock

    Full description of the problem and symptoms So I had this computer for about 8 months and I figured I give overclocking my comp another chance. I cannot for the life of me get my computer to not freeze during a prime95 run with FSB 455. Prime95 doesn't even have a chance to run before the...
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    Help with ram voltages

    Hey does anyone have this stick of ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231098. If so what volt are you running it at? I believe the ram is holding back my OC and I wanted to juice it up to 2.1.
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    Video card recommendations

    Hey everyone, I only plan to game at 1680x1050 resolutions. I would like to have graphics maxed out or damn close and would like to keep fps around ~50. I am currently using a 8800gts 320mb. Now the big question is, is it time to upgrade? and if so which card considering that resolution...
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    Interesting issue regarding my comp

    Hey guys, so basically my computer wont post. The odd thing is that the night before there was absolutely nothing wrong with it. I was able to go into windows and do everything. So I shut down the computer for the night and the next day when I go turn on the comp, the fans spin but nothing shows...
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    FBad e6550 chip?

    Ok any fsb over 451 does NOT post. I tried putting vcore to 1.49, bumping NB/SB, pci-e freq. to 105. I have DDR2 800 crucial ballistix and I know it can go beyond running at ~900 to about 1100 (I had my friends try the ram on their computers). Temps are not a problem because when I boot at 450...
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    Need help with HS for my CPU

    Hey guys Im currently using a e6550 along with IP-35 (NON-pro) and I cant seem to decide on what cooler to use. I know I def want to use air and I need to it fall somewhere in the 40 range. I had my eyes on the Zerotherm copper butterfly cooler since it was a decent price. I know people will...
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    V7 22'' LCD

    Hey based on many different reviews and different forums, Ive decided to purchase the V7. My 2cents on it: Great monitor and a quick easy plug and play. I have no dead pixels and pictures are sharp. Coming from a 17'' this is a major improvement. If I had to point out 2 downsides it would be...
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    Need some opinions on 2 LCD choices

    Hey guys, Im looking for a new monitor around the <~$250 amount so this is what I came up with. Im open for new opinions if you can provide me a link of where I might be able to purchase it. But its mainly for gaming/movies. Choice 1: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16824001087...
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    ViewSonic Optiquest Series Q20WB Black 20" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1

    Link I think its a fairly decent deal consider it has good contrast and brightness pitch. From the pics it doesnt seem like its height adjustable and it DOES NOT come with DVI cable (shouldnt be that expensive to pick 1 up at your local store anyways).
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    Anyone with exp with p5k vs. ip35 pro

    Although I know these are fairly new boards, anyone lucky enough to have tried both yet and notice a big difference? Im still deciding which is more worth to get. Off topic but does 16x/4x bandwidth really make that much of a gaming difference as compared to 8x/8x?
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    Need opinion on vid card choice

    After reading around I came to the conclusion that there really isnt much of a difference from an 8800 gts to gtx when gaming at around ~1600 x ~1000. So since there really isnt that much difference on a 22'' monitor is there any reason for me to even get 8800 gts? Im currently using EVGA 7600...
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    New build advice

    Hey guys, I initally was gonna wait for july 22 but I really cant wait any longer cuz Im getting impatient with my Dell =\. Ive been reading/looking around and this is what I came up with: Core 2 Duo e4400/4300/6300 P5k vanilla Crucial Ballistix 2gb pc2-6400 800 mhz Reusing my old vid...
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    Can I get a confirmation?

    Does this ram work well on the p5k vanilla?
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    How to find out the stepping of my 6300

    Sorry but I cant seem to figure out how to find the stepping. I looked at the chip and this is what I can get out of it" 6300 SL9TA Q705A046 Anyone with this model can tell me if its a good overclocker?
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    Just like everyone else

    Hey guys been doing a lot of reading and Im in way over my head on which mobo to buy because as soon as I see something I think is good I read somewhere else its bad or a better one is down the road or whatnot. So Im looking to you guys for some suggestions =) I want to use my board of gaming...
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    Question about GA-p965-s3

    Does anyone know if a prescott p4 will work on this mobo? I believe my socket is LGA775 which should work but I just wanted to make sure with you guys. Stupid question but I just wanted to buy the mobo ahead of time and plug in a Conroe later thanks
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    Is it possible?

    Hey, I was wondering if it was possible to take all the pieces that came with my Dell Dimension and transfer it over to a lian-li pcII 7 plus case? Has anyone done it or knows if it could be done? Thanks
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    Need some Major help

    First of all thanks for taking the time to read this to try to help. My problem is this. I currently live in a 3 floor unit and we share comcast wireless cable internet. Previously everything was working fine but one of the tenants downstairs could not get net so the owners on the 1st floor...
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    Difference bwt 512kb cache and 1024kb?

    Now with these new drops in prices of the AMD CPUs Im actually considering getting one over the Conroe due to the shortage that I think will happen. For real world performance, especially gaming, will there be a difference bwt the Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 2.0GHz 512KB and the Athlon 64 X2 4400+ 2.2GHz...
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    About ATI x800 GT (R423)

    Hey, does anyone know which VGA coolers are compatible? I tried the AC Silencer 5 rev.2 and although the website says works with all x800 that is bullshit because it DOESNT work with mine. So does anyone own one or know if the Zalman VF-700 or 900 will work with it? Thanks
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    PC-7 plus vs PC-7 plus II

    From what Im researching it seems like the plus II has an option for a side fan instead of a rear fan but it seems like the default is the rear fan and if you opt for the side, it must be purchased seperately. So if I choose not to have a side fan it doesnt really matter which one I buy right...
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    Question about 4mb cache

    Sorry for a noob question but Im still trying to learn =\. Is there a significant difference between 4mb cache (E6600) vs 2mb cache (E6300) in terms of gaming? If someone could explain to me the difference in simple terms it would be helpful in determining my next cpu =) Thanks
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    Thermaltake Aguila vs. Matrix VX

    Any opinions on which might be better? I need some opinions since Im undecisive bwt the 2 =\. I wont be moving it around too much (1x a yr maybe) so lugging it around to lan parties isnt a problem. The Matrix is about 30 bucks cheaper but there are complaints about the side and top of the...
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    Thermaltake Matrix VX thoughts

    Any owners of the chassis can give me a quick summary on their experience with it? In the market for a new one and the $90 price tag sure is appealing =)
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    Opinions on Matrix VX

    Any owners of the chassis can give me a quick summary on their experience with it? In the market for a new one and the $90 price tag sure is appealing =)