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    Socket 754 and AM2 cooler the same?

    I just bought a new AM2 chip and I didn't realize it didn't come with a stock cooler, the system I'm replacing is a Socket 754, will that cooler work with the AM2 socket?
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    Been asked many times, but another on temp readings...

    I've read a few posts about what program is the best to relate your CPU core temps to you, and I have looked at many of them, but I'm not sure what to believe. My BIOS says 35-39c at idle, Everest says 60c at idle for the CPU temp, but the individual cores are at 43-47c, with coretemp right...
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    Need to mod my side panel, tips...

    I have a Lian Li PC-A10 and am using a thermaltake ToughPower 750 PSU. When mounted in the case, the big fan on the PSU is less than 1" from the side panel. This results in heat buildup from the PSU itself causing the fan to eventually reach maximum RPM when the side panel is installed. As...
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    PSU fan direction

    I'm using a Thermaltake ToughPower 750w in a Lian Li PC-A10. The power supply mounts at the bottom of the case with the exhaust fan blowing directly at the case side. The problem is, the heat from the PSU gathers at this location and it seems that the thermal sensor kicks the fan into high...
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    Describe the cultural implecations of the internet in 3 words or less...

    Let's start again.... Ok, my turn... three words, huh? "noObs. misposting. topics." ;) This is the Highly Technical forum. Your topic doesn't belong here, which is why the previous instance was moved to Off-Topic, where it appears to be in its element. AnandTech Moderator...
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    Describe the cultural impact of the internet in three words or less...

    I won't comment first, I would like to see some 'unskewed' answers...
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    Is this lapping job adequate?

    I've read a few other posts about this question, but would like to get other opinions. I recently ordered a CPU cooler lapped from the place I bought it from. Should I be expecting the results to be better than this? http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/3431/img0143bw2.jpg...
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    Lian-Li PC-A10 / 680SLi board / Air cooler....

    Hey guys, I'm looking for a nice air cooler for the following rig, and I already know that it's going to be dimensionally tight, what do you think? Lian Li PC-A10 case (already on order), Gigabyte GA-N680SLI-DQ6 motherboard (already own). The next question is what aftermarket cooler will...
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    Gigabyte GA-N680SLI-DQ6 BIOS issue, please help

    Hello all, I'm hoping someone out there can help me out with a strange issue. I have the GA-N680SLI-DQ6 (Rev 2) with the Q6600 processor, OCZ gameXstream 700W power supply, Corsair TWIN2X2048-8500C5D RAM, along with an eVGA 8800GTS. All these products are brand new about 4 days ago. The...