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    Now this is interesting: Microcenter branded Sandforce SF1200 64GB SSD

    Some info here: http://forums.legitreviews.com/about30700.html
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    AMD TWKR CPU Giveaway

    Legit Reviews is giving away a sweet processor... http://forums.legitreviews.com...af7cdea74dd5c84cb0cc86 Moved from Free Stuff Sr Moderator allisolm
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    Restoring SSD Performance

    Mitron has something on their site regarding the longevity of the MLC drives and it is something like 50+ years with normal usage. I'd post the link but I don't have it off hand but it was on their site.
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    SSD Update: Vertex gets faster

    Vista and Win 7 align properly by default...only XP needs correction which is easily done when you install. OCZ now has an app to perform trim but it is in beta and is working for XP 32 for the moment so you may just have your trim tool sooner than later :)
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    SSD Update: Vertex gets faster

    Changing a few registry settings is minor IMO, any noob can do so with a guide and they are easy to change back. Besides, the tweaks are not required, they just help people get the most out of the drives. SSD's are relatively new to consumer PC's and still aren't mainstream - and won't be until...
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    SSD Update: Vertex gets faster

    This was a direct result of OCZ trying to push the limits of the hardware to please their customers and releasing it a little prematurely due to customer demand. Users were specifically polled for what performance tweaks they wanted changed in the new firmware. If you spend any time on their...
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    SSD Update: Vertex gets faster

    The Vertex performs well enough for most users, especially if a few minor tweaks are implemented. Even the JMicron dives can be adequate for many people. However, people that are dipping into the SSD market today tend to be or of the enthusiast variety. They generally have higher performance...
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    SSD Update: Vertex gets faster

    That's only natural being that the firmware is for the controller and the controller is Indilinx product but at the very least each company has input into how the firmware should be configured so the even if the drive designs are identical, performance will differ between the 2 mfgr drives...
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    NEW 8800GTS 512MB Reveiwed

    Because the GTX & Ultra have a higher memory bus speeds. The V2 GTS is only 256-bit.
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    NEW 8800GTS 512MB Reveiwed

    I'd bet yes.
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    NEW 8800GTS 512MB Reveiwed

    Hot off the press, here is the first review of the new GTS card. Not sure why a 8800GTX wasn't part of the review. Looks like it's a GT beater for sure. http://www.tweaktown.com/artic...ntroduction/index.html **UPDATE** They have updated the site and the GTS BESTED the GTX in Crysis @ 1920 x...
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    g92 (512MB/1024MB) "8800 GTS" Specs and Pics

    Hot off the press, here is the first review of the new GTS card. Not sure why a 8800GTX wasn't part of the review http://www.tweaktown.com/artic...ntroduction/index.html
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    g92 (512MB/1024MB) "8800 GTS" Specs and Pics

    All the latest "rumors" indicate a Dec 11 launch. If it was Dec 3, I'm sure we would have heard something more concrete by now. http://en.expreview.com/?p=51 http://www.fudzilla.com/index....view&id=4395&Itemid=34 **EDITED TO FIX LINK**
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    Q6700 or E6850? ($$$ is NOT an issue)

    Here is an interesting article on quad vs duo. http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/000942.html
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    Q6700 or E6850? ($$$ is NOT an issue)

    wait until mid Jan and get one of the Wolfdale dual cores (E8300, E8400, etc). They will perform better than the current chips and run cooler due to the 45nm build. For you a quad core is overkill but the 2GB of RAM is not -keep it at 2GB. By the time quad cores are applicable for day to day...
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    g92 (512MB/1024MB) "8800 GTS" Specs and Pics

    More rumor mill... http://en.expreview.com/?p=51
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    g92 (512MB/1024MB) "8800 GTS" Specs and Pics

    Yes, except price gouging DOES apply to all items not just necessities. However, in this instance, it's not price gouging, it's supply and demand. If Newegg etc charges more because of high demand and the willingness of people to pay it, good for them. It's called free enterprise people. The...
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    g92 (512MB/1024MB) "8800 GTS" Specs and Pics

    Hence my comment about not believing it. More info: http://www.fudzilla.com/index....view&id=4300&Itemid=34
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    g92 (512MB/1024MB) "8800 GTS" Specs and Pics

    More info which seems to contradict some earlier info...I don't necessarily believe this but here it is anyway. The last I heard, it's ~ Dec 15th release. SOURCE
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    FUNNY!!!

    This was taken and edited by me a few years ago. My friends and I were tubing and one had never done so before. It becomes obvious and you'll see why. Needless to say, we had been drinking heavily and were pretty lit (this was ~noon). Pass it on...Enjoy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-vfzWFjbSY
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    Help with windows crash...

    LOL..sorry, typo! (now you know how the disk got corrupted :D)
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    Help with windows crash...

    Wow, quick responses guys, thanks! Will this solve the problem of access rights to that folder though? It doesn't really say. I was hoping by using Linux it would disregard Windoze security parameters. I'm able to access most every other folder on the drive.
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    Help with windows crash...

    My windows install on my hard drive got totally FURBAR'd and I can no longer boot from that drive. There are a few files from my desktop on that OS that I would like to reclaim if at all possible as there are several school projects on there. I have been told that using a Linux boot CD you...
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    No one seems to know...

    OK, let me phrase it a different way...where can I find this info (not at ABIT's site...been there done that)?
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    No one seems to know...

    Where do you measure the vcore on an AV8 (with a DMM)? How about the vdimm? I can't seem to find this anywhere.:confused:
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    FX - 60 In Stock

    You can spend $300-400 on a dual core Opty and kick it's ass.:evil:
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    Opteron 175 @ 3 GHz Water Advice?

    LOL...how's life in the cave?:laugh:
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    Whats up with Flickerdown?

    FYI - I think Dave's pretty busy guys and he is getting quite a few e-mails from what I have read.
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    Hey u guys check this out! *pic fixed*

    LOL...why is it people insist on taking a close up (probably not using macro mode) and posting blurry pictures? I'd rather see a clear picture farther away. Not picking on you bro,,,It's a common thing that amuses me.
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    Opteron voltage question

    If 1.475 is what you SET in the BIOS then you should be gettign close to that. NEVER trust the voltage readings from CPU-Z etc...they are notoriously inaccurate. The only way to tell for SURE is to use a VMM tool.
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    Ocing Opteron 170 Results

    BSOD's are usually memory related...i think you'll find your answer there. Oh, I'd run the first setting for performance and drop it to the second for 24/7 general computing.
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    opty 170 stepping...is this good?????

    Pretty good one. I am sitting at 2835 @ 1.450v x 110%. I'm not going to run these volts 24/7 (I wouldn't recommend doing so) but I will when I game/video edit.
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    Hmm.default vcore on Opteron 170 is 1.38v???

    It is probably "physcially" in the 1.3 - 1.35 range but the voltage is being reported inaccurately by whatever software proggy you are using to view it (even the BIOS won't necessarily report it accurately). Only way to be sure is to test with a VMM.
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    Opteron 170 or 175?

    Let's see how many threads we can start with the same topic:P
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    Issue with BF2 and Dual core

    check this out... http://forums.legitreviews.com/viewtopic.php?t=3261&start=40
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    What stepping did you get from Monarch on OEM 170

    Same here...ordered 12/23
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    Dual Core Crashing?

    Here is a good post with some "fixes" for the dual core game problems... http://forums.legitreviews.com/viewtopic.php?t=3261&start=40 See the post by "poorone"
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    what are you running your opteron 170's at

    Guys, you should list your steppings when giving your #'s.
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    Any bad Opteron 165 steppings?

    Nah, it'll still OC 20%+...prolly better than the X2's.