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    DFI Bloodiron + E8400

    Hi all, Building a system for a friend here DFI Bloodiron MB (had to flash to newest bios to support chip) Intel Core 2 E8400 (45nm) (Arctic 7 cooler) G.SKILL DDR2 800 (5-5-5-15) In the Bios I adjusted core volts by +100mV (adding .1volt to the default 1.2volts) OK. My issue here is...
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    OVERCLOCKING Q6600

    Hi, Building a kickass system here... i have: DFI UT p35 T2R GEIL Estoria DDR800 2x1GB Vigor Gaming Monsoon II Cooler INTEL Core 2 Quad Q6600 my issue, after overclocking to 3.6ghz /w 1.6volts, i am running prime95 on each core. and while its running, within 3 mins or so it will drop...
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    Can't Load Anandtech.com

    Forums.anandtech... etc... loads without a problem, but the main site has issues, on several computers at different sites. I live in North Central Wisconsin, this has been going on since yesterday. Anyone else? Mod? ideas?
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    Advice?? ON OVERCLOCKING MY OPTERON 144

    Howdy all, I have some kickass RAM i jst picked up, OCZ PC5000. anyway, i can run it below spec at DDR580 at 5\6multiplyer with CPU doing 9x340 or something along those lines OR I can go with my CPU at 8x380 and run at 5\6 memory devider with ram at around DDR630 which is jst over spec...
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    GOD I HATE IDIOT BIDDERS ON EBAY

    WHY CANT YOU JUST LEAVE WELL ENOUGH ALONE.. all bidding on items that doesnt happen right before the end is a crazy waste.... why cant people just snipe, the one with the highest wins... these dumb nobie idiots just keep driving the price up instead of bidding smart.... GRRR. just had to...
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    Overclocking Opteron 2xx 940's

    Has overclocking 940's ever been something that people have done? obviously we want maximum stability with server CPU's. But from everything I've seen of the amd64 and opty series, they shouldnt have any stability problems whatsoever at around 200-500mhz OC. Starting from 1.8ghz-2.2ghz. 2nd...
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    Dynatron DF1212BA FAN == ADVICE PLEASE

    anyone know anything about these fans? for $8 idono how you could go wrong to try em, jst wondering though. Link
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    Opteron 144\146 Best Stepping - Need some HELP

    Hi all, Looking for an opteron that is has good OCable stepping. I looked into it awhile ago but dont have the time atm. I could do the foot work but also have access to crap internet. SO.. IF anyone can give me some good links or usable info that would be great. Thanks
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    Overclocking Video: GeForce 6800 GTO

    I have a 6800 GTO, it's basically just an overclocked version of a Vanilla. I'm using RivaTuner to OC it but have it at about 420\800 atm in Riva tuner.. does this equal 1600mhz??? or is it a basic 400mhz making it 800mhz anyone have some answers? sorry about being so stupid :P lol.
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    I NEED 80mm Fan Recomendations!!!!

    Sup all, Case is listed in my Sig, has 7x80mm fans... not one 120mm..grr might mod the top one to fit one.... thats a good idea....anyway, I want some HIGH cfm, noise is a factor obviously but I want a few QUALITY fans. Don't care about LED, either way, (unless anyone knows of a black light...
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    Anyone know the ORIGONAL cost of OCZ Gold VX

    I forget what they used to go for, have a pair that was new in spring of 2005 that now need to be RMA'd anyone have some ideas? OCZ Gold VX PC-3200 1GB (2x512MB)
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    Overclocking Opty 144\Ultra-D\CORSAIR Value

    Yo, I am trying to OC my system, obviously the Corsair is the weak link in this chain but I have some OCZ gold VX being RMA'd atm. BUT, the thing is, this CPU can get cranked up to 3.0+ ghz the board from what I understand is capeable of at LEAST 300mhz and so when I try running it on memory...
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    BFG 6800 GTO 256mb TEMPS TEMPERATURE

    Sup all, I can't find any good info on what a healthy threshold of my GPU should be under load, running video crunch test it maxes at 61C avg like 55-60C. Also, as for the speeds of the stuff, as long is it is staying cool that is my only concern right? Not melting the stuff :P ?? BTW...
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    SLI question...

    Sry bout the Newb question :P For SLI does it have to be the same manufacturer?? AKA, BFG, Leadtek, etc...
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    ASUS A8N-SLI Troubleshooting

    OK, is the MB dead? when I push start, the fans whirl for PSU and Northbridge a seccond and nothing happens. After you push start again after trying the first time absolutely no response. When the PSU is turned on it simply has a little green Light on the bottom showing power. The I've tried...
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    AMD AM2: HALT ALL POTENTIAL BUYERS

    Well, Correct me if I'm wrong, and please comment, but it seems to me that with AM2, 939 will soon be obselete. Which means that if you're in the market for a HOT computer...wait a few months and prices will plumet on 939 stuff. Just like 754 is dead and socket A before that, soon will 939...
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    Anyone Have CoolerMaster AQUAGATE Mini R120 ???

    Hello all, I've just been checking out a few reviews and I ran across this cooler. A mini water cooling setup that seems to do a pretty good job. Anyone know if it's any better than a good air cooler?? Or have any experience with one?
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    Opteron 170 CPU CCB1E 0550VMPW -- ROCKS THE HOUSE!!

    This is not mine but found this on *cough* bay... ;) Jst to give an idea of the capabilities of this stepping THE SICKEST OPTY CLOCK I'VE SEEN This was run with: CPU: Opteron 170 CCB1E 0550VPMW batch 0290 Motherboard: DFI NF4 Ultra-D (704-2BTA bios version) Custom Watercooling...
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    I think I nuked my CPU

    Howdy.. I have an AMD 64 3700+ San Diego and I ran my cpu without a heatsink for.. eh about 25secs.. did this because I was switching between and testing something out...Obviously the idiotic thing to do. Ok, it is retail, so it had a 3yr warrenty. Do they even cover overheating CPU's for...
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    AWARD BOIS: NEED HELP - LONG BEEPS

    Hi all, just took a working system out of my old case and put it in a new case with a new PSU... It just goes BEEEEP.........BEEEEEP.......BEEEEEPP......etc, over and over. I looked at web sites and it only said, problem with video ram or mb. Doesn't post or anything. Any ideas?
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    OCZ DDR Booster; need help to operate

    OK, bought a DDR booster New on ebay. It's all cool except it didnt come with the power hook up that is seen on ocz's site: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/p...ment/ocz_ddr_booster_diagnostic_device So, when I try to power it up with 2x4pin molex the computer won't even power up. Any ideas?
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    Internal sound cables

    Sup, the front hook up for my mic\earphone jacks cannot reach the back of my case. Does anyone know how to jurry rig this, or maybe where I might find some extenders? I'm plannin to use the onboard for mic\headset and my speakers with an audigy 2 zs
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    where can I find the rules on what gets stuff banned?

    See message Title :P And, What spicifically got MY thread banned? Thanks to ya'll
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    AMD Opteron 144 vs AMD x2 3800 Review

    This is a sweet review I ran across, sorry if it's a repost. Check it out http://www.bleedinedge.com/reviews/processor_reviews/opteron144/optvsx2_07.html
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    Troubleshooting: emachine m5310

    Hello all, Help me figure out this problem... The laptop im trying to fix. It somtimes powers up first try, sometimes takes 10 trys. On the try's that it DOES power up it simply...does'nt do anything. Just lights. When it does power up. Sometimes it'll last 6hrs sometimes 10mins. Then...
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    What is the best AMD 64 CPU for Overclocking ??

    Hi, I defanetly want to overclock my system.. I happened to get a 3700+ a A8n-sli deluxe and 1gig of corsair value ram in a bundle for $355 shipped. I have a DFI sli-d however and am going to sell the A8N deluxe and the corsair also for some good stuff. But, I'm thinking about selling my...
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    RAPTOR VS u160 vs u320

    sup all Instead of getting a Raptor I'm thinking of getting 4 15k u160 or u320 18gig Cheetah SCSI's what do you think? It'd be on a DFI SLI-D so I only have a PCI bus to work with (unless someone wants to sell me a pci-e controller for $50) lol. SO, 4x18gb 15k u320= $140 with controller...
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    SCSI RAID 4 x 18gb 15k Cheetah

    sup all Instead of getting a Raptor I'm thinking of getting 4 15k u160 or u320 18gig Cheetah SCSI's what do you think? It'd be on a DFI SLI-D so I only have a PCI bus to work with (unless someone wants to sell me a pci-e controller for $50) lol. SO, 4x18gb 15k u320= $140 with controller...
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    how do I delete thread...

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    Warrenty on My BFG 6800 GT OC

    Getting this card second hand off of a guy who took it off his DELL XPS... It works fine but assuming the thing goes out on me, they claim warrenty only for origional buyers. Anyone ever got BFG to replace non-origional product?? or know how strict they are on this point. I see on their site...
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    Super LanBoy vs XION vs.. -- Help Choose a Case

    Howdy, Looking for a case that has a side window, GOOD COOLING, and under $100 I've looked at two seriously, - Antec Super Lanboy - Found it for $62.00 Free Shipping (seems like a good deal)...
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    How is this 120mm Sanyo Denki Fan??

    Hi all, Suposedly this is supposed to be 102cfm and only 39db. Seems pretty good to me http://store.thermalfx.com/merchant2/me...t_Code=109R1212H1011&Category_Code=120 anyone know Sanyo Denki fans?? But this is just in my search for some good fans, I dont really care about noise that...