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    Vcore - BIOS, CPUZ/HWMonitor report different voltages

    I have a Q6600(G0 stepping/VID: 1.2875v) that I am overclocking to 3.2GHz(8x mult x 400MHz). In the BIOS I selected Vcore of about 1.32, but CPUZ and HWMonitor show a lower value of 1.29v. Should I trust BIOS value over what's reported from CPUZ/HWMonitor? I have loadline calibration turned...
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    Intel X38 - Can it run memory faster than CPU bus?

    I'm getting a Q6600 with a X38 board and plan to overclock it to 3.6GHz. At 3.6GHz, I've read that the memory would run at exactly DDR800. Is there a way to bump up the memory speed faster, while leaving the CPU speed at 3.6GHz?
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    Nvidia 9600GT vs ATI 3850/3870 Power Consumption

    I've recently read several reviews that compared these cards. Every review shows different power consumptions. One review shows 9600GT with lower consumption, while another has ATI in the lead. I currently have a 7600GT which only uses approx 100 watts max. I'd like to find a replacement that...