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    p55 with Clarkdale CPU: Need a bios flash?

    I ordered a Biostar T5 XE end of Nov and was thinking about just putting in the i530 for now. Will the pc boot with that cpu? Or does it need a flash first? Their site lists it compatible with PCB 5.0 but I can't tell looking at the board which I have. Being a bit cautious, just didn't want to...
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    Can new i3/i5 IGP switch off graphics card?

    I read the anand article and I googled and even though places said it was going to happen, I still can't tell if the current H57/H55 boards, switch to the IGP when not in 3D mode, when a dedicated graphics card is present thereby relieving some idle power consumption--- which might be nice if...
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    4850 issues: upgrade now or go back to old card?

    I purchased Visiontek 4850 when it came out and then did the Accelero S1 mod, thinking this would help temps for some minor artifact issues. Seems over time, it just gets worse, screen blanks during some games and bands of artifacts during resolution changes in game (like for cut scenes etc.)...