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    AMD's roadmaps

    I'm failing to see the point in this thread. There are a myriad of criticisms one could launch at AMD and many are more than justified. However, this sounds like yet another asinine rant from the OP.
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    AMD X2 5000+ Black edition useless? am I missing something?

    Not everyone has an Intel motherboard. I see the 5000+ as more of an upgrade chip for those with existing AM2 motherboards and heatsinks rather than someone starting a entirely new build who should probably go with Intel anyway.
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    AMD X2 5000+ Black edition useless? am I missing something?

    Umm, you don't need a $40+ HSF to push these over 3.0 GHz and 3.2 (on air) is hardly the highest that these have been pushed. I haven't heard of anyone having trouble achieving at least 3.0 at stock vCore. My old single-core Orleans was getting a little long in the tooth so I saw the 5000+...
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    Any good snap on CPU coolers?

    For the price, it's hard to beat the Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro (AMD) or Freezer 7 Pro (Intel).
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    AMD Black Edition motherboard recommendation

    I and others have had really good experience with the Foxconn C51XEM2AA; it was one of the best AM2 boards back when it came out. It's currently 159.99 at ZZF and there is an $80 mail-in rebate offer that will bump it down to $79.99; however, that expires on the 9th. I've got mine running fine...
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    Logitech MX1000

    I was able to snag an open box MX1000 mouse for only 19 bucks today; but I have a problem. The mouse is in perfect shape from what I can see (no marks or blemishes) however I am missing the friggin' power cable for the base. Any idea of where I can get a replacement or some equivalent?
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    Enermax Liberty 500W or Corsair 520W?

    Unless you get a faulty unit, both choices will do fine.
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    How to clean a LCD?

    Hmmm...I have been using my monitor for about 3 and a half years now with no ill-effects from windex. However, it would be wise to read your manual since some screens are more susceptible to chemicals.
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    What do you use to keep an eye on your temps?

    Well, having the temps displayed all the time isn't going to hurt. In fact, doing so saved me from a potential headache. On my previous motherboard a while back, I was doing some folding and listening to music while browsing the web. Unbeknownst to me, one of the little tabs on my CPU bracket...
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    What are some signs of memory incompatibility?

    Incompatible memory will also throw up errors during a WinXp install as well. That threw me a real curve ball one time, as I thougt it was a faulty disk (which was brand new).
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    CNPS9500 + Core 2 Temps.

    CPU temps confuse me sometimes; especially when people are reporting 10-15 degree difference with similar specs. For instance, on my old ASUS M2N-E (junk) I got 29 idle and 35 with both Core Temp and Speed Fan. On my C51, with the same two programs I am getting 37 Idle and 45 load. These are...
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    How big was your 1st hard drive...

    My first was 1 gig I believe. Looks like I got started in the computer scene a bit late :P
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    NEW ANTEC CASE

    This case is starting to grow on me a bit. I just wish it wasn't so "busy" at the top. What the heck are you supposed to put up there, loose change? Cooling should be good though. I'll probably wait until it drops in price, because now it's in Stacker territory...
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    What's a quirk in your personality?

    I am far too intorverted and shy for my own good. I usually keep a close group of friends and making new ones is a not something that comes easily.
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    Just grab Centurion 5

    I have been wondering the exact same thing about that black ring. Maybe these cases come possesed with the spirits of dead Centurions, and the ring wards off the evil spirits? :confused:
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    VF700 Problem

    With the fan at 0 rpm off, the temps are usually 53 on idle (I have not tried it under a load) if it's not a hot afternoon. At full speed the temps drop to 42 idle and 50 load. I have the full copper unit, and have considered an RMA; but I would wish to avoid doing so if at all possible. I...
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    Computer hangs or restarts on an irregular basis when gaming or playing mp3....Why?

    What type of computer are you using? My previous computer was a HP Pavilion (blech) and it starting shutting itself off and/or restarting after heavy useage. Turned out the crappy PSU fan had seized-up, and it was overheating.
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    VF700 Problem

    Man, it's amazing how much computer technology does NOT like me; as I always seems to have a problem with something. My VF700 is working fine; however 90% of the time, the fan will not rotate when I start up the computer. I must open my case, and give the fan a slight nudge, and then it will...
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    Really Bizarre Hard Drive Problem

    Yea, out of control files and processes can get pretty crazy. On my old PC, I once had 980+ instances of devldr32 that would keep increasing until it used up all my RAM and page file.
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    Just finished!!

    Impossible to tell without you listing what parts you picked.
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    What PSU would you suggest for all this Hardware

    Hey, I don't see what the big deal is. If I was working with such a large budget, I certainly would be going for something more than what I "need." Better to have it, and not need it than to need it and not have it. Hell, everyone here has gone "overkill" on something they have bought.
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    enermax liberty 500

    Well, I have the same power supply myself, and I never noticed any sort of delay that you described. I have used this board with both my current C51 and my old M2N-E, and both powered up just fine. After plugging in all the cables, I just hit the switch in the back, 1-2 seconds later the lights...
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    Reinstall Os for fun?

    Well, I don't like reinstalling in general; however I will do so if something is really starting to get screwy. I don't mind as much when the installs go smoothly; but it's when the problems arise that I get the feeling to commit homicide. My old M2N-E would ALWAYS throw up errors on a...
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    BEST MOUSE?

    I am fond of my g5 personally. Any of the premium mice coming from Logitech or Razer will work just fine; it's just a matter of what fits your hand best. Whatever you do, try them out at the store first.
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    What's the noisest part in your computer?

    Currently it's the POS grinding fan on my GPU. Sporatically, it will make a noise like something scraping against plasctic and the RPM drops down to what can only be 30 RPM. I need to go ahead and replace it, but I haven't gotten around to it yet. Temperatures never go above 65 so I haven't been...
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    Best Air Flowing Case

    I replaced all my fans with Nexus models and I added an extra 120MM fan into the bottom of the 5 inch bays. Leaving one of the break-away grates in allows for perfect mounting of the top two screw holes on a fan. That, tied with respectable cable management means that I have absolutely no...
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    Antec P180 side window where to buy one? I have searched and came up empty handed.

    My God, you people act like it's going to quadruple his sound output. He didn't ask what your opinion of getting a side window was; but rather some help on how to acquire one. I myself haven't turned up any sources; but someone made their own at this link...
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    *** Official ASUS M2N-E Thread ***

    When you go into the BIOS, try to gradually increase the HTT and see how far you can get without it hanging on reboot. We have the same CPU, and mine would hang on anything past 220...
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    how to test stability of cool n quiet?

    I'm not quite sure I understand your question. I don't see how the 100% (or very close to it) programs like Prime 95, Super Pi, CPU-Burn, Rosetta, etc. would be ineffecient at testing stability :confused: Are you looking for some sort of selective CPU useage percentage?
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    *** Official ASUS M2N-E Thread ***

    How the hell is a major company like ASUS not aware of something as trivial as vDIMM settings? Atleast one person at the development department had to have gone into the BIOS at least one time before putting this oversized slice of toast on the market. Tomorrow I will give them a call as...
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    *** Official ASUS M2N-E Thread ***

    I sent ASUStek an email regarding the false and misleading vDIMM support. However, I don't think I will get much of a response; because they have apparently put me on their ignore list as emails I have sent in the past have still gone unanswered. Replies I did get where in the form of some...
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    ASUS M2N-E

    Well, the XMS2 RAM may reduce the change of memory issues (especially if you go with 800), but overclocking and the other little quirks on this board are a different matter entirely. As far as the power goes; I'd seriously just invest in a Seasonic or Enermax. You will probably change out...
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    Help me keep my rig cool

    I have the same case as well. Toss a 120MM intake fan in the bottom of the 5 inch bays. Remove all the little grates except for the third one, and you will have a perfect place to screw in the top two parts of the fan.
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    Help me keep my rig cool

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    Asus M2N-SLi Deluxe

    These boards can be picky with RAM, especially those from G.Skill and OCZ. Try some XMS2 or Ballistix if at all possible. I'm thinking it's the memory, as I had a similar issue.
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    How to build common sense?

    Common sense is not something your "learn" but is rather something that you apply after taking into consideration all things you have learned.
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    *** Official ASUS M2N-E Thread ***

    Granted, I didn't pay full price for it. A a good friend of mine had one, and decided to sell it off for one of the P5W's (I forget which model) after seeing the performance of Conroe. I picked it up from him for 40 bucks more that I paid for the M2N-E. 40 dollars to get rid of a 24/7...
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    Whats are the best selling ATX cases under 85 dollars?

    I went with a Centurion 5 myself. It comes stock with a 120MM exhaust, and 80mm intake, however it was quite easy adding another 120MM intake in the 5 inch bays up top. 50 bucks well spent...
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    Which girl would you rather date?

    Depending on figure, a C-cup is my favorite.
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    Does any retail stores carry the PCIe 6 pin adaptor ?

    My local Best Buy and Circuit City do not.