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    Anyone read the Forbes cover story on the Cell processor? (PS3)

    EDIT: See article in Tifababy's post below Got my latest issue of Forbes last night and guess what's on the cover - the PS3, courtesy of the notorious Cell processor. The article goes on to triumph the Cell as "the next step in the evolution of the microprocessor", something that will change...
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    Advice needed - Building new Opteron system

    Hello all! Already got my recommendations on my CPU/heatsink/fan. Moving on to the all-important mobo. Please read my quick rundown to get an idea of what I want out of my board, and use the information to answer the questions below. Quick rundown: - Building an Opteron 165/170 based...
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    Is this illegal?

    So let's say I work at a company that often sends corporate gifts. And let's say I just looked at an order where the president of a very large, well known IT company just sent a gift to someone with the message: "(name), I'm looking forward to having you join my executive team. (first name)...
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    A few questions regarding OEM Opterons

    OK guys - I'm about to start buying the pieces needed for my next system... I plan to get an Opteron 165 or 170, most likely OEM since everyone says to replace the heatsink & fan on the retail ones anyway. My questions are: 1) If I get an OEM chip, what exactly do I need to buy? Heatsink...
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    Ever thought you might be crazy?

    I was sitting in my room late the other night (please note, I was far from sober), and a few thoughts occurred to me... - Could it be that I'm crazy, and just don't know it? - Could it be that EVERYONE is crazy, and they all just hide it when in the company of others? - Is there anyone...