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    North bridge voltage setting

    Hey Guys and Gals I have a quick question, My system is currently set up using the following settings Q6700 @ 3.0 Ghz (333 x 9 or 12% OC) at a vcore of 1.236 (My VID is 1.2500V) (prime stable for 24 hrs), with a TRUE 120 and Synthe F fan (idle temps are 33, load temps are 46) I...
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    Core Temps in a Q6700

    I currently have a Q6700 with a Thermalright Ultra Extreme 120, with a vcore set to 1.256v at 333 x 10 (3.33 Ghz) I noticed that there is a difference between the core temperatures Core 0 and Core 1 are (on average) 2-3 C hotter then Core 2 and Core 3 Ex. just idle the C0 and C1 temps...
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    What is your CPU History

    So here goes 486DX33 --> 486 DX4-100 --> Pentium Overdrive --> Pentium 166 --> Pentium 200 --> PII 333 ---> PIII 750 --> PIII 1Ghz ---> P4 2.66 --> P4 3.0 HT --> X2 4800+ --> Q6600 --> Q6700 (current) with each platform change came the associated Motherboard and RAM change Thats going...
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    Asus Maximus (X38) support for 4GB individual DIMMS

    Can the Asus maximus formula handle 2 x 4gb ddr2 ram (or more generally can the X38 do this) See link for this ram http://www.pccanada.com/viewitem.asp?id=7425 Kevin I know it can do 4 x 2gb no problems (with the right bios)
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    Artic silver 5 break in time

    Does anyone know what the curing time is for a "fresh application" of artic silver 5 By curing time, i mean when does artic silver show its benefits Kevin
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    Maximus formula problems

    have just flashed to the 0907 bios and here goes the stories 1. the second ethernet controller does not work, i have enabled it in the bios, windows device manager sees only the first ethernet controller 2. I have manually set the dimm voltage to 1.8v and the led dimm voltage indicator is...
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    RAM Timmings

    I have 8 gb of ddr2-667 on my Asus Maximus Formula running at the standard 333 Mhz. I have the ram timmings set to 5-5-5-15. The RAM is generic K-Byte 2GB modules but they have the Micron D9 chips. I had these modules in my old gigabyte board running at 4-4-3-9 with no problems at all. After...
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    Which Asus maximus formula bios to use for 8gb ram

    Hey guys, new to the world of the asus maximus Currently i have 2 x 2gb of ddr2-667 ram in dual channel mode A1 and B1. They are generic K-Byte modules with micron D9 chips used. I have the BIOS set to 1.8 V for these. I have two more identical modules sitting on my desk...i am afraid to...
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    Vcore set too low???

    Hey all, I have a gigabyte x38-dq6 (bios f7) and i currently have my q6600 set to 3 ghz (333 x 9) and i have the load line calibration set to enable in the bios. CPU Z reports a Vcore of 1.152V at 3 Ghz. This Vcore is rock steady under all loads and the computer is stable (othos prime 95...
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    intel software oc utility

    when the x38 chipset was releases, intel was showing software called "The Extreme Tuning Utility " that allowed for software overclocking fo the x38 chipset. Can anyone provide a link to download this utility. I hate using the Gigabyte EZ Tune software Thanks Kevin
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    future intel chipsets

    Hey all Quick question, I currently have a Gigabyte X38-DQ6 with a Q6600 (333 x 9) and 8GB RAM (DDR-2 667), 3 TB HDD, 8800 GTS 512 running Vista 64. My wife is asking for an update on her machine (4800 X2, A8n32-sli, 2GB RAM, 1 TB HDD), and i will give her my DQ6 and Q6600 and get...
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    motherboard with 2 NICs

    I have the x38-dq6 motherboard and it has 2 on board NIC. Currently i have one connected to my router (hardwired) and i have the other disabled. My question is can i do anything with the second NIC to speed up my browsing and downloading files I was thinking about running another cable from...
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    Firewire error

    my hardware is the gigabyte x38-dq6 BIOS F3 After installing a fresh copy of Vista Business, in device manager, i get the following message under the 1394 entry Error Code 10 cannot start this device After doing some searches on the internet...i am still stumped... Does this mean...
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    weird cpu frequency reading for my Q6600

    So here goes, I usually NEVER OC my processor, but after reading the various forums, i said to my self, what the heck lets try it Specs: Gigabyte X38-DQ6 Q6600 B3 4 gb of samsung DDR2-667 ram EVGA 8800 GTS i decided to add a mild OC on my processor and have set the following...
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    Q6600 with X38-DQ6 idle temps

    Hey guys I just purchases a Gigabyte X38-DQ6 to go along with my Q6600 B3. I have a Scythe Ninja B and an Nexus 120 fan running at 12V (1050 RPM) in an Antec P-180 (with 2 additional Nexus 120 running as the top and rear exhaust fans). I used Artic Silver 5 on the heatsink My idle...
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    Conflicting reports on PCIE 2.0 and P35

    I have searched through various fourms and websites and cannot come up with a definitive conclusion.... Does the P35 support PCIE 2.0 or not... I just purchased the GA-P35-DQ6 and would like the peace of mind that the board will be future proof for the next gen video card Regards Kevin
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    Should i get the striker extreme

    Given that it is the 17th of Sept and the X38 motherboards are due out soon????? and the nvidia 700 chipsets are due out in Dec...is it a good idea to invest 319.00 CDN to get a striker extreme...i do not overclock and i am looking to add a Q6600 with 4 GB (4 x 1GB DIMMS, DDR-2 667) to this...
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    New Gigabyte P35-DQ6

    Is it me or did gigabyte upgrade the layout of the P35-DQ6 check out these updated photos from gigabytes website http://www.giga-byte.com.tw/Pr...ge.aspx?ProductID=2532 Old layout http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=2118 Should i wait before purchasing one? Kevin
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    Cost for these parts?

    What would be a fair market price (in Canadian $) for the following parts that i would like to sell P4 3.0 Ghz (Northwood core) MSI FISR 875 motherboard 2 x 1GB of DDR RAM Generic (3-3-3-8) 5900 XT AGP modded with a Zalman VF-700 these parts are all in working condition and have...
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    Estimated Canadian Cost for Parts

    What would be a fair market price (in Canadian $) for the following parts that i would like to sell P4 3.0 Ghz (Northwood core) MSI FISR 875 motherboard 2 x 1GB of DDR RAM Generic (3-3-3-8) 5900 XT AGP modded with a Zalman VF-700 these parts are all in working condition and have never...
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    Vista Boot Time

    Hey guys and gals I am planning on installing 4 x 1GB DDR2 (PC-5300) RAM in my new build. (so far looking like a p35 or x38 based board). The question i have is the boot time with 4 GB of ram installed...does it slow the process down? I asked because installing 4 x 1 GB of DDR ram in my...
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    Buyers beware of the P35-DQ6 series of motherboards

    I was thinkging about getting the p36-DQ6 until i heard that Gigabyte will discontinue it right after the x38-DQ6 comes out at the end of aug or early sept Here is a quote from an interview with a Gigabyte product manager "While we were waiting for other guests to arrive, I had an...
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    P35 FSB and RAM Clock question

    First build for my new Q6600. I have the processor and have decided to get the P35-DQ6 mobo. RAM is the last component to get. The question i have is that since i do not plan on overclocking, i should get PC-4200 (PC533 RAM) to run at a freq of 266 (a 1:1 mem to fsb freq). If i get the new...
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    Is having a B3 Q6600 that bad

    OK, so i checked the product code on my processor and realized that i have the B3 stepping. I do not plan on overclocking (running only stock freq and voltages)...is the B3 really as bad as everyone is saying. I am comming from an AMD 4800+ where the processor is rated for 130W, so my...
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    X38 or P35

    OK, so i need a new mobo to go with my new Q6600. I have chosen the P35-DQ6 from Gigabyte. Should i wait unitil the new X38 comes out in September (Gigabyte will have their X38-dQ6). A few questions though 1. Since i do not game, is their an advantage of the X38 over the P35 (which has...
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    Ninja Rev B on an Gigabyte P35-DQ6

    As the title suggest, i have the Q6600 and am looking for a new p35 based mobo. I have narrowed it down to the Gigabyte P35-DQ6 and i would like to keep my Ninja Rev B...Would it fit Thanks Kevin
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    ATX 4 Pin AUX connector

    I am new to the C2D and C2Q motherboards, and have just bought a C2Q 6600 and i wish to use my Seasonic S550 powersupply and perhaps a P35 or X38 base MB. My question is that the motherboards i have seen all have an 8 pin ATX connector and some manufactures have blocked 4 of these connectors...
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    DDR2-1066 ram question

    Can i run the ddr2-1066 on a p35 mb with the memory and fsb set to 266 for a 1:1 ratio I do not overclock, i just want the fastest stock performance for my q6600 Kevin
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    mobo for my Q6600

    Hey guys and gals, I am slowly getting my parts i need for a new build, i bought a Q6600 last week the last piece of the puzzle is the mobo... I need one that will support the 45nm parts later next year or the year after that....having said this, i am leaning towards the gigabyte...
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    RAM Question

    Advice needed I am currently using Vista 32-bit business and would like to go to 64-bit business (just for the heck of it and i heard 64-bit is more secure) I can swap my 2GB DDR OCZ ram (2-3-2-5) with my wife's computer's ram (Generic ELPDIA chips on the RAM modules)(3-3-3-8) and take her...
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    20 in LCD Monitor question

    Guys and Gals, I need your help here... I bought a viewsonic VX2025 widescreen LCD in December...and i have never opened it (moving to a new house and things are not set up yet) and i have the opportunity to return the VX2025 back to the store and pay $90.00 to "upgrade" to the Samsung...
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    AGP card for an older P4 system that supports Vista

    I have the option of getting the following AGP cards for a second computer 1. MSI 5900 XT 128 2. Radeon 9550 256 They are going into an older P4 (3 Ghz) with 2 GB RAM (DDR 400) and dual 160 GB Maxtors on an MSI NEO 875 MB The computer will be uses as a second computer for mostly...
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    Vista Built in Driver support

    Quick question Does Vista RTM (downloaded from MSDN) have less built in drivers then Vista Retail It is my understanding that MS froze Vista Code when Vista went to RTM status. Did they only freeze the feature set and added drivers after to the retail copy or is the RTM the retail copy as...
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    Readyboost confusion

    Does Vista readyboost require you to always insert a usb drive in order to enable this feature, or can i enable it once (upon insertion of the usb drive) and leave the usb drive plugged in. Here is my problem, if i always manually insert my OCZ (readyboost ready, as per OCZ marketing), i...
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    Vista Readyboost

    Quick Question on verification that Vista Readyboost is working I just purchased an OCZ Rally 2 2GB flash drive to work with Vista readyboost. The packages says "Supports Readyboost" so i assume that this drive was made after Nov 2006 (as these drives supports Vista Readyboost). After inital...