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    The FSB is limiting memory performance

    I recently posted an article on my blog about how memory performance is being limited by the FSB and how the full performance potential of DDR3 cannot possibly be realized until Nehalem with an integrated memory controller (IMC). I'd like your thoughts on this. Here's the article...
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    Nehalem Clocks and Turbo Mode

    I recently blogged this on Nehalem News and I'm interested in your thoughts... I'm interested in your thoughts on this. Cheers, -Chris.
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    Nehalem News Site Launched

    Hi, I've launched a new blog site that is a collection of news, information, and articles related to Nehalem... www.nehalemnews.com Ultimately it will also link to reviews, overclocking results and tips, etc. when that kind of information starts becomming available. I'll be updating...
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    Cheap PC Hardware in Canada?

    I'm interested in shops that can compete and beat NCIX in Canada for PC hardware. Anyone know of any?
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    GigE Network Recommendations?

    Hi, I'm going to be setting up a new home network with two Vista machines. One will be my HTPC and the other my workstation. I will need to transfer large files between them and want to build the best GigE network I can between the two. Some points to provoke discussion: - What's a good GigE...
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    8800 GTX Benchmarks Here!

    Check it out... http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=120598
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    Any Large Screens with Glossy Finish (i.e. xbrite)?

    Does anyone know if there are any large (>19") high-res LCD screens with that glossy anti-glare finish (i.e. xbrite) commonly found on laptop screens? Ideally a 1600x1200 monitor or even larger would be great. Although, the ones I've seen all have the more conventional matt anti-glare...
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    Cooler Master Stacker 830

    Does anyone have one of these beauties? If so, what is the space like between the side fan array and any cards in the PCI slots... I'm thinking of attaching a water cooling rad or two to the side fan array. What else can you tell us about it? Thx. Edit... here's a link...
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    Novel idea or pure folly?

    Could a guy use the 25cm side intake fan on a Thermaltake Armor case to cool a pair of Black Ice GTS 240 rads that were mounted just behind the fan inside the case? To be more clear, my idea is to build a bracket to mount a pair of GTS 240 rads side by side to sit just inside the case so that...
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    Monitoring water temps and flow in Windows?

    As it says, what options does a guy have to monitor flow and water temperatures in Windows. I've seen a few hardware devices that will show you on an LED panel or something, but I would like to monitor my system from within Windows. Thanks!
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    Thermaltake Symphony Mini and ASUS Heat pipe

    Hi, I'm going to watercool my system before it gets too hot this summer. I'm tired of all the fan noise when my system is under load. The Thermaltake Symphony seems to have a good mix of aesthetics, performance, and lower noise that I'm looking for...
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    Vcore stability on Asus A8N Mobo's and X2s...

    I've been away from the forums for a few months... When I was last here, the A8N-SLI Premium (which I have) has terrible CPU voltage stability issues with the X2's and different BIOS revs also had problems with being able to accurately select the Vcore for overclocking (i.e. it seemed to have a...
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    Odd Problem - Bluetooth dongle drives up CPU temp

    Hi, I have an IOgear bluetooth dongle that I recently purchased. I've got it installed and running on my system in my sig. I noticed after plugging it in, that my CPU temperature went up 10-deg. C (I noticed it because I heard my CPU fan speed go up). So I look at Task Manager to see what...
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    System monitoring tool

    I don't know about most of you guys, but I quickly got tired of using Windows Task Manager, SpeedFan or Motherboard Monitor, and Rivatuner to keep tabs on my system, so I decided to build a custom config for Samurize that allows me to monitor all vital system stats together in one attractive...
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    Dual Monitors or Single Dell 24"

    I'm torn with either getting a pair of reasonably high-quality 17" LCD panels (1280x1024 each) or a single DELL 24" monster with 1920x1200 resolution. Here are the pros/cons as I see them? Am I missing anything? What would you guys do? Pros of Dual 17" screens: - Cheaper - Only need a...