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    Requesting Overclocking advice

    Hi all, System spec's to start with: CM 690 case Core2 Quad 9550 Artic Cooler Freezer Pro Asus P5Q pro OCZ Platinum 1066 DDR2 Hitachi 1TB GeForce 260(MSI) I've read the FAQ and need some advice, I think voltage is my next step and I've never changed that before. I started at 333...
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    Need utility and benchmarking software suggestions please

    Hi all, About to build my first new computer in a while. Because school's been so intense, I haven't been keeping up with what's effective these days. What I'm looking for is the following... 1. A temperature monitoring utility for both the vid card and the CPU. 2. Benchmarking...
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    Question to those working in the computer field and nano field.

    Hi all, I'm doing a BS in Computer Science at the moment, and am planning to do a second BS as a dual major. I've currently been working at credits that would land me in the Biochemistry or Materials Chemistry BS degree along with the CS, but am unsure if there's really much demand for...
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    Anyone remember that lighting thing that connects to a computer?

    Was in the news a few months ago, some electronics company was making it. It was a "Tower light" that plugged into the computer and changed colors/intensity based upon the action in the game. Sounded mildly interesting depending on pricing, but I haven't heard anything since. Anyone...
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    Odd problem with computer unable to boot and more, need second opinions.

    Hi all, Long story, I'll try to be to the point, but it's an odd problem. Please, if you have the time read through, as I could really use the second opinions. First, System Specs. P4 2.6ghz Asus P4PE Nvidia 6600GT 1gig 2.5-2-2-5(I think) Crucial PC 3200 Maxtor 150gig...
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    First OC done, need advice on how to proceed from here.

    Hi All, Did my first OC, specs as follows. AMD 4200+ Asus A8N-e OCZ 2x 1gigabyte 2-3-2-5 DDR400 Seasonic 430w PS GeForce 7800GTX Seagate SATA 250gig HD Ben-Q DVD Burner I managed to get up to 241?(2413 I think, 2419?) on Stock Cooling with Stock Voltage. I had to take my OCZ to...
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    X2's, Compatibility mode, and (maybe) a sometimes solution to timing problems

    I've noticed an interesting behaivior with my X2 4200+ and Compatibility mode. It seems that all of the programs I've flagged for compatibility mode (Moo2, M&M7) all default to one processor affinity. Now, I haven't done alot of testing or anything. But I know there's been some people...
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    2 problems, 1 mouse, 1 sound/speakers

    Hi all, I've got two unusual problems I haven't yet managed to figure out, any help is appriciated. Mouse I'm using a Razor Diamondback mouse on my new computer. Most of the time it works fine. But sometimes, my compute will start up but the mouse will be unresponsive. The exact way...
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    Newbie on his first OC has some questions for the Xperts.

    Hi all. Specs first I guess. AMD 4200+ OCZ Platinum 2x 1gig Cas 2-3-2-5 DDR 400 BFG budget line 7800GTX(3d fuzion I believe it's called) Seagate SATA 250gig HD At stock it runs at 33-34celcius idle and 46 under load(two instances of Prime 95). Got it up to 208x11 FSB with the...
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    Tsunami Case and Asus A8n-e cooling questions

    Hi all! Just finished building my new computer, relevant specs as follows. AMD 4200+ Asus A8n-e BFG GeForce 7800GTX Tsunami Dream case with window Now here's my problem. My processor is running a little warmer than expected, running between 34-38c at idle depending on whether it's...
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    Power Supply Question, building system soon.

    Hi, I've got a question about Power Supplies for the guru's here. Building a system soon and narrowed down my choices to 2 PS's... Seasonic 380w Dual Rail Linky or Seasonic 430w Dual Rail Linky The components it'll be powering are... AMD 4200+ Asus A8n-e BFG OC 7800 GTX...