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    My 3dmark06 score seems too low...

    I have an ASUS HD4850 (not overclocked), a Q6600 at default speeds (2.4ghz), and 4 gigs of DDR2-1066 GSkill RAM that's currently running at DDR2-800 speeds. When I ran 3dmark06, I got 11,815 points. Maybe I'm just unfamiliar with the program, but this seems a bit too low to me. Is something...
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    New Q6600, can't get it to stock 2.4ghz

    I have a Q6600 on an Asus P5Q Pro mobo. According to CPU-Z, it was at 1.6ghz. I wondered why it wasn't at the stock 2.4ghz, so I read the sticky and disabled speedstep, which should have left the multiplier at 9 instead of bumping it down to 6 when the CPU isn't under load. Well, that didn't...
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    New WinXP Pro install with a 640G WD HD. Need partitioning software advice

    It seems as if the full 640G drive is seen in BIOS, so I would think that it was recognized during the POST. The SATA driver is on the motherboard driver install disc. How would I load this during the winxp setup? would I load it during the time when xp prompts you to press F6 to load...
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    New WinXP Pro install with a 640G WD HD. Need partitioning software advice

    RebateMonger- Just to be clear here, SP2 (slipstreamed into an XP pro install disc) would allow me to format a full 640G HD, correct?? I would like to find out how to "slipstream" SP2 into my XP install disc for future HD upgrades and system builds. I do have SP2 on a CD. Is there a...
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    ASUS 4850 + ASUS P5Q Pro Mobo

    I know that 4850's typically don't have a way to change the fan speed, short of messing with different wires coming off the card. However, I remember reading that an ASUS mobo plus an ASUS 4850 allows you to change the fan speed. Where do I change the fan speed? Maybe I'm retarded, but I...
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    New WinXP Pro install with a 640G WD HD. Need partitioning software advice

    I'm doing a new system build with a WD 640G SATA HD. Re-installing windows XP Pro only allows me to partition 130G or so. I need advice on what would be the best options (Partitioning software) for me to look at. I really want one partition for the full HD capacity. What are my...
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    So what does everyone think about this budget gaming PC.

    1GB of RAM?... with RAM as cheap as it is, I would definitely go with 2GB, and there's a huge performance increase between the two. A single one stick gig of DDR2-667 shouldn't be 39.98, but maybe prices are different in Canada. For 40 bucks, you should be around the 2 gig range, as far as...
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    Battlefield 2

    Battlefield 2 pisses me off too... it's always: "FUCK YOU, I JUST PUT A .50 CALIBER ROUND THROUGH YOUR HEART, YOU SHOULD BE DEAD" "FUCK YOU, I JUST HIT YOU WITH A BURST OF M16 IN THE FACE, YOU SHOULD BE DEAD" "FUCK YOU, I JUST HIT YOU 20 TIMES WITH A RIFLE IN THE CHEST, YOU SHOULD BE...
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    How can I tell if my q6600 is G0?

    Basically what the title says. =D thanks.
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    New video card...which monitor?

    Find out which brands are the best (I like samsung), go into Best Buy, see which one there that YOU like best, make sure it's a reputable brand, and then order it on newegg. =D But on the off chance that it's cheaper at BB, get it there of course. Just remember, monitor size is all personal...
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    Can someone explain leveling in diablo II 1.12 to me please.

    Other working MH's... such as? =D
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    P45 Chipset and Crossfire

    So, it seems to me that since the P45 mobo I'm looking at has TWO PCIE 2.0 x 16 slots, if I run crossfire, each card will run like a single card would in a standard PCIE x16 slot (so it wouldn't be bogged down at all). Correct?
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    P45 Chipset and Crossfire

    That's the first time I've heard this... not saying you're wrong, but can anyone else verify this?
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    Is this RAM overvolted?

    Before I order my new system, which uses 2 2gb sticks of Skill DDR2 1066 RAM... http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231166 I just want to check in here real quick. I read a comment here on the forums that this RAM is "overvolted"... is this true? Would I be better of with...
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    New Gaming Build

    700W is overkill, but I want to try to "future proof" at least a few components in this system. I'm staying with the 700W in hopes that I don't have to get a new PSU the next time I upgrade in a couple years or so. =D Thanks for all the help.
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    New Gaming Build

    I'm getting this ASUS P45 mobo and ASUS HD4850 together for $30 off what would have been $350, so I'm paying $320. That basically means I'm paying 200 for the HD4850 (and still have the 30 MIR) and $120 for the mobo. Most P35 mobos are around $120 and even more expensive, and from what I've...
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    New Gaming Build

    Bump.
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    I'm embarrassed to be an American

    It's your opinion and all that, but that's like me moving to Sweden and then complaining about the cold. It's kind of implied.
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    I'm embarrassed to be an American

    True. Stupid people come in all races, shapes, sexes, sizes, colors, and ethnicities. Shame there has to be so many though. ):
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    New Gaming Build

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Gaming. 2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread 900ish. 3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from. USA. 4. IF YOU have a brand...
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    Should a 9 year old play battlefield 1942?

    I was playing Doom when I was 3. I'm 16 now, haven't killed anyone, have the best morals of all my friends, I've never stolen anything or hurt anyone for no reason, etc etc.. Then again, his parents will know better than us.
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    P45 Chipset and Crossfire

    I was looking into getting this mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813131299 Since it's gotten good professional reviews, has great overclocking abilities, and has crossfire. However, I just realized that since it's a P45 chipset, two cards in crossfire will run at x8...
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    Question about Visiontek warranty

    I can either get an ASUS HD4850 for $170 ($140 after rebate, but I don't always trust that my rebate will go through) or a Visiontek for $200 even. The only thing that makes the Visiontek seem better to me is their warranty, but I'm also planning on putting a S1Rev2 cooler on. I've already...
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    Recommended thermal compound?

    Pretty much as the title says. I'm kind of leery about using the kind that comes with the coolers I'm buying for my 4850 and Q6600, but I'm completely clueless about what type of thermal compound is the best. Any help? Thanks.
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    Is a 700W OCZ enough?

    The RAM will be DDR2 1000, FWIW. I'm 90% sure that a 700W OCZ will handle this just fine, but I just wanted to check here real quick. Also, if I decide to set up two 4850s in crossfire mode, will my 700W OCZ still be enough?
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    ATI 4850 TEMPERATURE discussion

    Hmmm... so for the people who are running two 4850's in crossfire set up, what (if any) after market cooling fits?
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    Graphics Card recommendation

    I don't think so, but I'd wait for someone more qualified to come in and give you an answer on that...
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    Graphics Card recommendation

    If you can't do SLI/crossfire, I would DEFINITELY wait for the 4870. Unless it's a complete flop, I'd go with one of those.
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    ATi 4xxx Series Review

    Dang... just spent the past couple hours reading through this entire thread, and all the links posted. From what I've seen, the performance scale (typically) goes 9800gtx, HD 4850, 9800gtx+, in order from lowest to highest. Now there are some tests where the 9800gtx pulls ahead of ATI's 4850...
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    Recommendations on a HSF for a Q6600?

    Oops. =O Full size tower, it's really old so I don't know type / manufacturer. But hey, it holds my stuff, so it works for me. Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-EP43-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128347 700W OCZ PSU. Then the...
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    Recommendations on a HSF for a Q6600?

    Any suggestions? I was looking at a zalman, but it's 50 dollars on newegg which seems kind of expensive just for a HSF. I suppose if it's the best out there I'll get it, but are there any other alternatives? Thanks.
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    New System

    Thanks for all the help guys. I've decided to add a HSF for my CPU, gonna do a bit of research on that and find which one is best. Any other thoughts?
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    New System

    I saw the ECS on newegg, but I went with this XFX because it comes with COD4, a 50 dollar game that I was planning on buying anyways. So I'm good as far as that goes. Thanks for pointing out the different RAM... higher speed, same amount, same company, same price... might as well. =D I...
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    New System

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. My system will be used for gaming. 2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread. My budget is around 800 dollars. 3. What country YOU will be...
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    Looking into getting an 8800GTS G92...

    Pretty much like the title says. I've googled and checked articles on anandtech but couldn't find anything beyond a comparison of one or two types. I was looking at getting the MSI 8800GTS g92 (kind of because it's the cheapest...) http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814127325...
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    P43 chipset?

    According to this P43 chipset gigabyte mobo... http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128347 It's a PCIE 2.0 x16, not a regular PCIE x16. Maybe that's what you meant to say?...
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    Looking for advice on upgrades

    That's a micro ATX motherboard... make sure you have a micro ATX case. I almost made the same mistake, I was looking up motherboards and almost ordered one before I realized it was a micro ATX type.... oops!
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    PCIE x16 and PCIE 2.0 x16

    Up until this point, I've always thought that a PCI Express x16 slot in a mobo meant that only PCI Express x16 cards can be used. Likewise, I also believed that a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot in a mobo could only hold a PCIE 2.0 x16 card. However, when I was reading through peoples' builds in the...