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    I can't find the normal temperature of AMD Phenom II X6 1090T (not overclocked)

    Hello, I can't find a straight answer on what the normal idle temperature and Prime95 100% stress test load temperature of the AMD Phenom II X6 1090T (with stock heatsink and fan with a properly ventilated case.) I am using the latest version Core Temp (1.0 RC6). My room temp is 70 degrees...
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    Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme AM2 bolt mounting kit?

    Hello, I have a Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme CPU cooler that I want to take from my other Q6600 rig and plug into my ASUS M4A89TD AM3 motherboard with a AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition. I need to buy a bolt through kit so it fits the AM3 motherboard, Thing is that this kit is...
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    Friend wants to upgrade. I buy his old CPU/motherboard/RAM. Good deal?

    Howdy, So I have a super old gaming system (Q6600 w/ 8GB ram and a 8800 GTS 512MB) and a friend from work is looking to upgrade his system. He wants $150 for all of the below. He has: AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition Thuban 6-Core 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Desktop Processor HDT90ZFBGRBOX...
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    Program that tells you why it takes so long to boot windows?

    Hey, I know this program exists, just don't know what it is called. I heard about it years ago. This program monitors your boot up process and login process into windows, and gives you a report on how long each process took to run. I am trying to troubleshoot why it takes me so long to...
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    Why is it impossible to find a good & cheap Dvorak keyboard? Help!

    I spend a lot of time on the keyboard at work and at home. I want to learn the dvorak keyboard layout. I want a good dvorak keyboard. Yes, I know you can use Windows to change from QWERTY to Dvorak, but I want the actual keys printed with the Dvorak layout. Yes, I know I can get two dollar...
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    4 Cores 2 cores hot, 2 cores colder?

    I was wondering if my Thermaltake Ultra 120 extreme isnt on my CPU correctly. After 10 hours of Prime 95 core 0 and 1 are 47 degrees while core 2 and 3 are 42 degrees. Thats a rather big difference...... Is this normal? Should I reseat my CPU heatsink?
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    Upgrading BIOS, will it destroy my RAID config?

    Hi, I want to upgrade my BIOS to the latest version. Will this break my RAID configuration? The site says it will reset the saved BIOS info - does that include the RAID configuration? Thanks.
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    Adding HDD to present RAID array Intel RAID Matrix

    Hi, I have the ABIT IP35 pro motherboard that has the Intel RAID Matrix. I currently have two drives configured with raid. A 350GB section of both drives is in RAID 0. And the rest, 150GB, is in RAID 1 for data backup. I am trying to add anther 500GB HDD to the RAID, but it seems like...
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    450watter for a 9600GT?

    Hi. I am throwing a EVGA 9600gt in a computer. Powersupply is a 450watt Thermtake (or Thermalright I forget). It has 18A on the 12+ rail. CPU is a Socket 939 single core. 2GB RAM. 1, 250 GB HDD. Good enough? Newegg says min, of a 400 Watt.
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    DVI to BNC cable for my Sony FW900 24" CRT

    Hi. I am looking for a GOOD quality DVI to BNC cable for my Sony FW900. Quality is important but I don't want to buy a $50 cable. I hear the crappy quality DVI to BNC cables cause ghosting and shadowing problems. And the DVI to VGA cables aren't good enough for the high resolutions I will be...
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    Need to upgrade my monitor from Westinghouse LCM-22w2 (22 Inch)

    I am giving my girlfriend my current monitor that I got for the black friday deal last year at Best Buy for $200. Its the Westinghouse LCM-22w2. http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16824255003 Brightness 280 cd/m2 Contrast Ratio 700:1 Viewing Angle 170°(H) / 160°(V)...
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    Best Acrylic Case? Building the girlfriend a PC.

    My girlfriend wants to build a gaming PC and she wants an Acrylic case. She will put a bunch of different colored cold cathode light kits inside and LED fans. Whats the best Acrylic Case? Price needs to be below $125 120mm fans would be nice but I cant seem to find any that have that...
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    Why does it take 5+ Minutes to log off/shutdown

    Every time i shutdown or log off it takes a good 5 minutes to shut down my PC. This started happening recently and I dont know why. I am using windows vista 64 bussiness. When i shutdown it just sits there, the cursor blinking RAPIDLY with the circle thing. Ive tried end tasking all...
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    EVGA STEPUP: 8800GTS 320MB to 8800GT 512mb or 8800gts 512mb?

    I have like 1 week left on my step-up program. I can either trade up to the 8800gt 512mb for $270 (Actually FREE because my 8800gts 320mb card I have now I paid $284 for it.) http://www.evga.com/products/m...2-P3-N801-AR&family=19 600 MHz GPU Memory = 1800 MHz (+$6.34 shipping) Or...
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    Whats the difference between these WD 500GB HDDs?

    I don't get it..... Whats the difference between these hard drives? I want to get two 500GB HDDs. And do the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology. 400GB of each HDD will be RAID 0 (OS and games.) 800GB Total space. And then do RAID 1 on the last 100GB. (For backup of important files.)...
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    Am I pushing my q6600 to hard?

    I think my chip is running a little hot. I was hoping I could and easily OC my PC to 3.6GHz (if not more.) But the temps and Voltage seems a bit high with such a nice heatsink on my CPU. :( Is this a normal temperature or should I try reseating my heatsink? After running Prime95 v25.x for 1...
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    Best Cat 5 Cable Tester under $75???

    I was looking around and to my surprise I can't find a decent Cable Tester under $75 bucks. All i really need it to do is test the pairs. I wouldn't use it enough to want it to do a 5 Grand fluke would do (Test cross talk and stuff.) I need it to do Gigabyte Ethernet, and phone cables, and...
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    Should I do my EVGA step-up from my 8800gts 320mb to 8800gt 512mb

    I bought my 8800gts on September 11th and I have two months left until my eVGA stepup program ends. I was thinking of waiting a little less than two months to see if they release the next gen cards for not much more than I paid for my 8800gts 320mb and just getting that. Whata think...
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    PC won't turn on unless you unplug power. Help.

    Well I got a new CPU (from Anandtech forums )and my PC won't turn on unless I first unplug it and plug it back in - then push the power button. Sometimes it takes a couple times of pushing the button for it to work. Once the PC is up and I go to start > shutdown. And the PC is off - if i try...
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    Where do I download the latest and greatest motherboard chipset drivers?

    I am running a Abit IP35 Pro. I was wondering which chipset driver i should use. Abits website has an older one for about 4 months ago. I can't find the chipset driver on intels website (sorry this is my first intel board!) Little help please? I feel like a new. This is my first intel...
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    Should I lap my Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme?

    I've been reading from different places here and there... But will I see much of a drop in temp if I lap my heat sink? I don't want to lap my CPU (will kill the warranty.) I've heard 2 degrees or 3 degrees drop... Here are my specs. I want to OC as much as possible. Thermalright...
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    How should I arrange my 9 120mm fans in my new Coolermaster 690 case?

    :) My new case. http://www.newegg.com/Product/...1119137&Tpk=11-119-137 My new rig: Quad core q6600 OCed to about 3.6ghz (hopefully) Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme w/ Two Scythe S-FLEX SFF21F. eVGA 8800gts 320mb 4GB DDR2 RAM abit Ip35 pro Motherboard 620HX (620 watt) Corsair PSU 6...
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    Possible to create ghost image and burn to DVD automated script?

    Hi - I have the latest version of norton ghost and I was wondering if its possible to make a bootable cd that will make a backup image of a whole HDD and then burn it to DVD/CDs and then verify the images. Has anyone made a script that would do this? I want it to speed up my cloning of my...
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    How far can I push an Opteron 165 w/ stock cooler?

    I bought a new CPU for my (now old) rig and its on its way here. I sold my old PC to my brother but I was planing on putting the 120 Ultra extreme on it. Now thats going on my quad core. How far can I push the opteron 165 and still keep the temps safe and be 110% stable w/ the STOCK...
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    New system build. Is it worth 65 dollars for an extra 2GB ram?

    Is it worth getting an extra 2gb of RAM for gaming? I have windows XP 64bit and Vista64 bit so ram limitation is not a problem. I just purchased my new rig as follows! Quad core q6600 2.4GHz OC to ~3.6GHz. CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2-800 CL 4-4-4-12 eVGA Geforce 8800gts 320mb Abit...
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    Yate loons. Speeds... low medium high. Question

    I was wondering on the yate loons. Are the "high" speed loons physically the same as the low speed. Only difference is they capped the max RPMs? I was wondering because I want the quietness of the slow speed loons and the CFM of the highspeed when I use my fan speed contoller. If they...
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    Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3P OR abit IP35 Pro (Best overclocker)

    abit IP35 Pro $162 AR http://www.clubit.com/product_...il.cfm?itemno=A4841007 GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3P $166 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...128047&Tpk=GA-P35-DS3P Which one do you think I should get? I am going to OC to the max on the quad core q6600 with 4GB of ram (4 sticks.) I...
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    Question on rebates

    Hi. I noticed Newegg.com and clubit.com have rebates for 2 x 1gb of ram. Can I buy 2gb of ram from newegg and 2 from clubit.com and claim them without a problem? The rebate form is unclear - it sorta sounds like i can claim multiple times (being i have bought it multiple times) from a single...
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    New Gamer build. Going intel for first time ever.

    Well! This is going to be my first Intel build ever so I need some help. I will primarly only use it for gaming. Nothing else. I am going to OC the CPU and GPU. Here is what I have so far. Please give me your suggestions! Am I over doing it on CPU? CPU: Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield...
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    Best fans for Opteron 165 OC w/ Thermaltake 120 Ultra Extreme?

    I just purchased an Opteron 165 (dual core 1.8ghz going to try to hit 2.8ish) - It has one of the best steppings. I want two fans - push pull configuration. It needs to be quite yet have enough muscle to OC well. Anandtech used Scythe S-FLEX SFF21F 120mm Case Fan These have 64 CFM...
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    Password protect a bootable CD?

    Hi, is there anyway to password protect a bootable CD? It doesnt need to be any high level protection. Just something that will require a password to boot off of the CD. I need it to password protect Spinrite. Thanks!
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    Epox 9npa+ Ultra s939 incorrect auto detect Vcore voltage for AMD 64?

    Hi, when I first got my gaming system over a year ago I remember that by default my Epox 9npa+ Ultra auto detected the default Vcore wrong and effectively over-volted my AMD 64 3700+ San Diego CPU by .1V. So I set my mobo to do a -.1V. Now I decided to overclock my CPU and as of right now I...
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    Mobo 8 pin CPU power connector w/ 4 pin PSU?

    Hey - Making a new system for my dad. Is the 8 pin CPU connector required if your motherboard has it? The powersupply I picked out only has a 4 pin. Can I plug it directly into the mobo and not have any problems? I ask because the price difference between a power supply with the 8 pin is...
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    Quality case with NO external branding/names?

    I am looking for a sturdy good quality mid ATX case. It can't have to much of the "Super-hip gamer LED" look but I want it to have some character. However - It can't have any brand names on the outside like "Cooler Master." It needs to have good airflow because it will house higher end...
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    Spinrite alternative that uses better USB drivers?

    I am looking for a Spinrite alternative that has better support for USB. I have a USB to IDE 3.5/2.5 & SATA adapter. Spinrite seems to be going at about USB 1.1 speed and it said it will take 10 hours to do a level 2 scan on a laptop 20GB HD. Not acceptable. The converter I love spinrite...
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    AM2 Build for my brother? Any suggestions? Question about DDR2 ram speeds inside.

    Im building a gaming rig for my brother. The last gaming build I made was back with s939. Any suggestions? Here are the parts: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ 2.4GHz Socket AM2 $120 eVGA GeForce 7950GT 512MB $215 CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 $130 Epox EP-MF570SLI...
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    unattended +Script driven spyware/adware/virus/malware removal programs?

    I work for a computer repair shop and I am looking for a script driven or an unattended user spyware/adware/malware/virus scanner and cleaner. I basically want to press "go" and it run through the program install and removal of the infections with a report. I found a program called "Hitman...
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    Program/script that KEEPS wireless WPA key configured?

    Hi, I am managing about 30 laptops that all have wireless connection. I was wondering if anyone has made a program or script that KEEPS the WPA password locked in so if the user disconnects from the access point they don?t have to re-enter it in. Thanks!
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    Multiboot system. How would you go about doing this? Will this work?

    I was wondering if any of you have tried this, I have a 320gb HD and want to multiboot the following OSes. XP Pro, XP Media Center, XP 64, Vista, OS X, Ubuntu. Here is how I think I am going to do it. Install order: XP --> Vista --> Mac OS X --> Linux 1st primary - install XP...
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    CCNA: Whats a good book to read so I can pass the certification exam?

    I?ve gone through Cisco 1 to 3 and will be taking Cisco 4 next semester. At the end of Cisco 4 I will be taking the CCNA certification test. I have a one month break for Christmas and I want to study up much as possible. Could you please re-direct me to a good focused book on CCNA...