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    Crucial Ballistix (2 x 1GB) DDR2 1066 at the Egg

    Does anyone know about the "limit one per household"? I purchased a set of these back in April using a different MIR (expired back in May). Would they accept my MIR from a June MIR form??
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    7900GS with Thermalright V1 Ultra?

    I installed a Zalman ZV900 on my 7900GS in about 10 min., and dropped my VGA temps 15C on load (8-10C idle). I was able to find mine for $35, you usually get what you pay for. Can you just put the stock cooler back on (with some fresh AS5)???
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    Crucial Ballistix (2 x 1GB) DDR2 1066 at the Egg

    I'm still waiting for my $75 MIR from Crucial for the last set of 8500 I got from Newegg. This is a smokin' deal though. These chips are fast, and great OC'ers. Will do 1200 (1066 stock) at 5-4-4-12, and don't even require that much voltage (will POST with 1.8).
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    Free Chipotle on June 5th

    Yea, I have been getting the salads lately (still use the barbacoa due to its greatness tho), but it cuts out the 340 calorie tortilla, and I don't need sour cream since I have the salad dressing. Still probably around 600-700 calories, but thats acceptable for me.
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    PC's can't see each other on LAN now

    I haven't got my PC's (one running XP, one running Vista) to see each other yet. I've tried everything, reinstalling network, making sure workgroup name is exact same, etc......they worked fine before I installed Vista on my desktop
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    LAVA HOT: Crucial Ballistix DDR2-1066 110$ AR 2x1GB

    I hate the rebate thing too. I am still waiting on one $75 MIR from Crucial, before I will buy any more of this 8500, I want my first rebate! BTW......this price has been stable for at least 2 weeks, the MIR keeps updating from Crucial (and increasing, a month ago it was only a $75 MIR).
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    Free Chipotle on June 5th

    All D/FW Chipotle locations are doing this too.......nothing better than eating free for a day.
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    Weekend Sale @ Fredericks.com + $15 - $75 off offer

    yea....the girls like that slut-wear as much as we do...
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    Im planning on watercooling my xbox 360, NEED HELP!

    As an XBOX360 owner, one of the most unnecessary things to do EVER is watercool a game system. You can't up the voltage, raise the multiplier, raise the FSB speed..................so what is the point of watercooling??? About the only thing I see happening is you get a leak and waste $400.
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    New look/revision for the G.Skill HZs

    I think you can put D9 chips on any color pcb, I don't believe there is a corrolation.
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    2 GB (2x1GB) G.Skill DDR2-800 $109 @ Eggy No Rebate!

    now at $82.99 with free shipping, how low can they go...
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    HOT?! Core 2 Quad Q6600 Retail $479.99 shipped at Outpost.com

    This thing will be about half that price in 2 months (est. $266.....will be even lower with competition effect) .....I would go with an E4300 and upgrade later if you can't wait until July.
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    P5K Deluxe new build

    Might want to wait until July 22nd for the cheaper Q6600. More and more programs/games will start utilizing quad-core and it will be solid for at least a year ;) EDIT: I am using the 9700NT and it has been a fantastic cooler, easy to install (just don't put the motherboard in the case...
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    CPU Issues........

    In my BIOS I believe it is called C1E or something, and it is simply an Enabled/Disabled option
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    G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2800 (PC2 6400) F2-6400PHU2-2GBHZ- Retail $119.99 - $15 code = $104.99 + free shipping

    I have the HK and even though they do run 4-4-3-5 @ 800mhz, don't expect those timings to work even at 850mhz. HK's do NOT overclock well. The HZ's are D9's and will go well over 1000mhz.
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    July 22 : Intel price cuts & new C2Ds

    Will my P5B-Deluxe (P965) support quad-core Q6600's?
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    E6600 temps and o/c ability

    20 degree C (approx. 68F). Hmmm........I need your CPU to come over and cool my apartment.
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    World's most pathetic E6600?

    I had a 47G that wouldn't go above 3.0ghz (333 x 9), on Asus P5B-Deluxe. The things are hit and miss. I "upgraded" to an 40A but still only does about 3.2 (400 x 8) @ 1.4v, and to get to 3.4 I have to get to 1.55v, which I am not really comfortable running it at.
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    q6600 vs e6600 and best memory option

    Extreme overkill. With that many office applications going at the same time, you need to throw out the U-120 and go back to water-cooling, those apps are b*tches, especially with an antivirus AND firewall running, simultaneously! Don't forget that when you have all that running, and you want...
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    E4300 @ 3.2 so far

    What is your definition of stable? If you are getting restarts, BSOD's, non-POST's, lock ups, OS CORRUPTION, then you are OBVIOUSLY not the person to be taking advice from. I've OC'ed systems for close to 8 years now, and have never experienced frequent disasters like you speak of. If I start...
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    Did I get a dud or incorrectly seat my Zalman Heatsink Fan?

    If you look at the numbers......all coolers that would cost you more than $25 perform within a few degrees of each other (with the exception of the U-120eX)
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    E6600 G Batch (or rev G whatever)

    Its called EIST (enhanced intel speedstep technology??). You can disable it in BIOS (or Windows I believe). Personally, I leave it. Anytime you actually need processing power, it automatically bumps up the multiplier, but otherwise, when you are away, it consumes less power/less heat/etc...
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    Did I get a dud or incorrectly seat my Zalman Heatsink Fan?

    I've got a Zalman 9700NT on an E6600 OC'ed to 3.2ghz @ 1.4v and max out on Orthos @ ~52-53C. I used AS5 instead of the Zalman grease. I wouldn't worry too much about your temps, I've heard people having their temps on their C2D's up to 68C, and Intel says 65C is fine. BTW.....Zalman is...
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    Voltage is way high and the multiplier is skipping around

    I like EIST.....call me crazy. I am running my e6600 @ 3.0ghz (333x9) @ stock volts, and I like the fact that when I am NOT using my computer it drops to 2.0ghz (333x6). Saves power, saves the life of the CPU (possibly), I see no disadvantage. As soon as I start surfing, run Orthos, do...
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    need to replace a MB

    Go with that Asus board, but if you want an option the Abit IC7 was a good 478 board.
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    Need a New Motherboard, Socket 478, Suggestions?

    Abit IC7.......fantastic quality.
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    dying cpu?

    I really expected you to get that one, especially being from the Dallas area? Most of us who are stuck with our crappy 5mbps connections can't even fathom a service 3x faster. If you are from the DFW area, listen to the Ticket, it isn't like there are any good music stations to listen to.
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    Looking to upgrade to C2D setup.

    MEMORY: G.Skill 2x1gb HZ (micron D9's) - DDR800, 4-4-4-12, will OC to over DDR1000. I think I saw it on Newegg for $118 (Using a PROMO CODE)
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    dying cpu?

    Is that a........scoreboard?
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    C2D E6600 L644G386 Any good?

    I got rid of my "G" batch, L647G, and it blew. On a P5B-Deluxe, I maxed out at 333x9, no matter voltage/multiplier. Swapped for an "A" batch (L640A), first test @ 3.3ghz (367x9), rock solid Orthos stable. I'm excited to see how far I can push this chip. EDIT: Using BIOS 1101 for my P5B-WiFi
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    Any word on OC'ing the new "A" batches of E6600?

    I just replaced my "G" batch (maxed at 333x9, no matter the voltage), with an "A" batch L640 tonight. So far, Orthos stable at 367x9 for 3.3ghz, though I haven't messed with voltages and/or multiplier settings yet. Is anyone getting better results with a higher FSB using an 8x or 7x...
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    Have you guys ever seen a case w/360mm side fan?

    that much airflow and you can throw positive/negative air pressure out the window.
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    CC - Samsung 225BW 22" LCD $199.99 AC

    WooHoo.....go Mitsu. Diamond Plus, best picture ever!
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    Need a power supply recommendation

    Every build I have ever done I have done with Enermax. They make some of the best PSU's around....I spent under $100 on my modular 620W Enermax Liberty.
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    Question about overclocking my C2D E6600

    Is that a.....scoreboard?
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    Stability Problems?

    Test one DIMM at a time. Try them at SPD settings, and see if maybe you have one bad stick out of the two. They should be able to pass Orthos at the advertised settings/voltage. One more thing, since you are overclocking, what MHZ are you running your OCZ at?
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    dying cpu?

    I would really suspect the PSU, especially if it is a generic one, or one that came with a case. I have had PSU's die on me and thats pretty much what happens, just random restarts.