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    Antec SmartPower 2.0 450W- ticking time bomb?

    Thanks for your input. Just to clarify: My current Antec PSU is still working, although SpeedFan* reports my 12V voltage at only 9.86V, so I'm thinking the SmartPower may need to go. So, with my current specs (i5-750, 1 HDD, 1 DVD-RW, 1 ATI HD4850), do you think I need a bigger PSU? If so...
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    Antec SmartPower 2.0 450W- ticking time bomb?

    Hi all, I recently upgraded from an AMD Opteron 165 (95W) to an Intel i5-750 (also 95W), and was thinking it may be time for a PSU upgrade. My Antec SmartPower 2.0 450W is almost 5 years old, and I read a couple of old posts on this forum describing this PSU as a "ticking time bomb." I...
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    ATI 4850 TEMPERATURE discussion

    That would be a shame. With some simple BIOS tweaks, you can easily take control of your temps with the reference 4850 cooler. Try TechPowerUp's Radeon BIOS Editor. It's very easy to use, especially if you're already comfortable flashing your card's BIOS. My card now idles at 47-48 degC.
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    ATI 4850 TEMPERATURE discussion

    I've been playing around with the XML file. It seems if you set the RPM% target to your desired percentage (I chose 35%) and set the mode to Automatic, it still works fine and allows the fan to spool up higher than 35% when at full load. The profile didn't require reloading every time Windows...
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    Recommend me a low cost power supply

    This Antec Earthwatts 430W ought to do the job. $30 after rebate with free shipping.
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    ATI 4850 TEMPERATURE discussion

    :o OK, I'm a dunce. Thanks for your help -- that did the trick!
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    ATI 4850 TEMPERATURE discussion

    Thanks all. I'll give it another shot when I get home. I only have three user folders (mine, All Users, and Default User), and I searched them all but only found the xml file in the "All Users\Application Data\ATI..." folder. ("Show hidden files and folders" is enabled in my Explorer...
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    ATI 4850 TEMPERATURE discussion

    Yep, that's what I did. I created and activated a custom profile after enabling Overdrive, and I named the profile "Optimized", but the file (Profiles.XML) shows up under "All Users" with minimum content as mentioned above. Note that since I'm using Windows XP, the file should be named...
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    ATI 4850 TEMPERATURE discussion

    No, the file (Prifles.xml) did not appear under my own user name. It was only found in the "All Users" directory structure.
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    ATI 4850 TEMPERATURE discussion

    Yes, since I'm using WinXP, I'm looking in the location you mentioned. (In place of <USER>, it's "All Users", which I find a bit odd. I would have expected it to be under my user name.) Thanks! Twigger
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    ATI 4850 TEMPERATURE discussion

    fastman, Thanks for the reply, but when I open the XML file for editing, all I see is what I posted above. The entire file is only 6 lines long! Do you have any idea what might cause this? When I add the lines from the guru3d post (and of course save the file), they disappear as soon as...
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    ATI 4850 TEMPERATURE discussion

    Hey folks, I've been trying the ATI CCC profiles tweak to boost my fan speed to 35%, but no matter what I try it just isn't working. Every time I open my profiles.xml file (which by default looks like the text below), edit it as suggested in the posts above, and reload my profile, nothing...
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    ATI 4850 TEMPERATURE discussion

    Just got my Visiontek 4850 up and running for the first time last night after a fresh XP install. Before even loading drivers, I went ahead and flashed the BIOS using the MSI BIOS on the TechPowerUp site. Sure enough, idle speeds fell to 160 core, 500 memory, and temps seemed to fall from...
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    PUT A FORK IN IT!: VisionTek 4850 $149 + tax BB YMMV

    It took a little effort, but I was able to convince the assistant manager at the customer service desk to apply the 25% off to the MSRP price of $199. The guy in the computer department wouldn't budge off of the $199 price, which he claimed was a sale price (reg. price was $214 in the...
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    PUT A FORK IN IT!: VisionTek 4850 $149 + tax BB YMMV

    Scored one at the BB in Columbus, GA. ($160.64 out the door.) Three more on the shelf.
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    YMMV Smokin Hot! WD 750 GB My Book@Bestbuy 55.99

    SCORE! And big kudos to the OP! Go to Slickdeals and read through the post. Attached to certain posts, there are three complete receipts from Best Buy stores in Louisville, KY, and two other stores (CA and FL). I printed them out, took them into my local BB store, and asked if they would...
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    Canon HV20. Cheapest?

    I just bought a Canon HG10 (HDD version of the HV20) from H1 Photo and was very pleased with the transaction. I went with the cheapest shipping option (UPS ground for $14) and it got to me in 3 working days, arriving on Christmas Eve. I couldn't be more pleased with the camera and the...
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    AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Manchester 2.2GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket 939 Processor - OEM

    I'm considering this little upgrade, too, but I'm not sure if it's worth it when I am currently running a Venice 3200. Anand spelled out the difference between the Toledo and Manchester cores back in August of 2005 when Toledo was introduced. Click here for the article.
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    Smoking hot deal on a Sandisk Sansa 512mb @ BB PM to CC ymmv B+M

    Worked fine for me. I picked up three of them for $64.99 a piece, and $150 worth of gift cards, which I used up the same day buying more Christmas gifts. Great deal!
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    NERO 7 ULTRA EDITION $24 AR (now at Buy.com)

    Why not just wait until Friday, when you can pick it up free after rebates from Best Buy? Black Friday AdScans website
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    Asus X800XL produces artifacts at default speeds

    Temps maxed out at 55C while running the ATItool artifact tester. BTW, I haven't seen any artifacts in HL2 at default speeds, but when I OC'ed just 10 MHz (core), I got artifacts all over the place. Thanks, Twigger
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    Asus X800XL produces artifacts at default speeds

    Should I RMA this card? I just tested my card, recently purchased from Chief Value, and it produces artifacts at default settings when running the artifact tester in ATI Tool 0.24. Thanks, Twigger
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    Please delete

    I'm on it. Sorry for the mistake.
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    Please delete

    Wong forum, please ignore.
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    Potential Hot Deal on AMD CPU/Mobo/XP x64 Combo

    FYI, I attended the Atlanta show with two friends. Two of us got the newer SB HSF, while the third guy got the earlier HSF. Looks like it's a mixed bag.