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    Is my vcore safe for 24/7 usage? Advice Needed.

    Hello all. Im currently running my E6600 at 3.40GHz at 1.52v. My temps are 43c idle and about 48c-50c full load. Is my vcore safe for 24/7 usage? Will 1.52v fry my chip given my temps? I cannot run a lower vcore becuase ill get crashes in certain games. Help appreciated.
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    Can NVIDIA LinkBoost Cause Instabilities?

    Hello all. Im overclocking my GTOs to 650/1600 and I have linkboost enabled in the BIOS, is that a good idea?
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    Am I Now GPU Bound?

    Hello all. After I upgraded from my old system... A64 3700 @ FX-57 ASUS A8N32-SLi Deluxe 2GB Corsair XMS4400 Pro TwinX @ 2.5-3-2-6 1T: 255MHz ... to my new system I got about 2700 extra points on 3DMark06 from 7100 to 9600 at STOCK speeds (except GPUs). Im now running my E6600 @...
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    My old DDR scores better than my new DDR2! Why?

    Hello all. Just upgraded to Conroe. Specs are in sig. Upon running sandra memory bandwidth its come to my conslusion that my previous system: 3700 @ FX-57 ASUS A8N32-SLi Deluxe 2GB Corsair XMS4400 Pro TwinX @ 2.5-3-2-6 1T: 255MHz Scores higher than my new system by about 1000...
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    Do I Have A Good Stepping?

    Hey all. Got my new rig up and running last night and ive got my E6600 @ 3.0ghz stable I havent gone any higher yet, having a break lol. My stepping is: L630A751. Is it any good? Help appreciated.
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    Troublesome DVD-ReWriter. Pls Help!

    Hello all. I bought my new LG DVD-ReWriter GSA H22L a few weeks ago and everytime I try and write stuff to a blank DVD RW Nero fails at random places. Like it might fail at 55% complete, or 3% complete, or 22% complete. Its only when im writing large amounts of files (GBs). If I write small...
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    AA Wont Work On Splinter Cell. Help Needed.

    Hello all. Before I go into this im talking about the very first Splinter Cell game not Double Agent, released back in 2003 I think. During DX8.1/GeForce4 era. While looking at my vast games collection on the shelf I got a strong urge to play Splinter Cell again, considering it didnt run...
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    Why wont BF2142 let me use 1280x1024? Help needed.

    Hello all. I bought BF2142 yesterday and it runs great but one problem... It wont let me use my monitors maximum resolution of 1280x1024, it only goes up to 1280x960. But BF2 will. Anyone know how to get around this? Help appreciated.
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    eVGA nForce680i and Memory Dividers, confused! Help needed!

    Hello people. Ill soon be ordering a E6600, eVGA nForce680i, and 2GB Dominator XMS2-6400C4. Does the nforce680i work differently when keeping your ram at its rated speed while overclocking the FSB? Is it true these an option in the BIOS were you can keep your RAM and FSB speeds kept...
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    Can DDR1 PC4400 run on a nForce680i mobo?

    Hello all. Im planning on buying a E6600 and the new 680i. The only thing left to replace is the RAM! This may sound stupid but is it possible to run DDR1 memory (PC4400) on a DDR2 mobo, are DDR2 mobos backwards compatible to DDR1? Or is it physically impossible? If I could use my existing...
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    Which UK eTailor for best STEPPINGS? Need advice!

    Hello all. Im planning to buy the Opteron165 in a few days and I will be overclocking. Can anyone tell me a UK based eTailor which gives out the best STEPPINGS for these chips? Its very important to me for obvious reasons! Please help.
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    Going Dual-Core. Need advice!

    Hello people. I've finally made my decision to go dual-core! My A64 3700 SD (@ 2.80GHz/FX-57) has served me very well but with the increasing demand for multi-core capabilities its time to ditch the 3700+. My requirements are as follows: 1. Need to Remain on 939 till next year. Or could...
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    Opteron 185 2.60GHz overclockability

    Hey ppl. I currently run a 3700 SD @ 2.80GHz and im planning to replace it with an Opty 185. I hear the opty 165s are very good overclockers, are the 185s the same? Can they go well into 3GHz+? Help appreciated.
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    Oblivion crashing to windows, help!

    Hi guys. I bought Oblivion yesterday and I keep on getting random error messages from windows saying that oblivion.exe had to be stopped and then it quits to windows. My specs: A64 3700+ SD @ 2.70GHz ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe 2x1GB Corsair XMS4400 Pro TwinX @ 270MHz 3:4:4:8 1T (1:1)...
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    A64 X2 4800 or GeForce 7900 GTO?

    Hi Im currently still on the 939 platform and im not considering AM2/Conroe until next year. I have a A64 3700 San Diego @ 2.85ghz on AIR, A8N32-SLI Deluxe, and a GeForce 7900 GTO flashed to GTX What do you think my best option would be? Grab a X2 4800+ before there gone or another GTO...
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    Computer randomly restarts, and crashes, pls help!

    Hi people. I received my new GeForce 7900 GTO yesterday and flashed it immediately to GTX with no problems. Every so often when im browsing the internet or playing games my system will just restart as if ive pressed the reset button, and freeze occasionnally. Im beginning to think it...
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    Is SLi worth it?

    Hi guys! I've just received my brand spanking new 512MB Leadtek 7950GT today and its runs a hell of alot faster than my old 256MB XFX GeForce 7800GS. I have an ASUS A8N32 SLi Deluxe mobo, is it worth taking advantage of SLi with buying another 7950GT next month? will I notice big...
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    ASUS A8N32 SLi Deluxe & GeForce7950GT help

    Hi people. I currently own a 512MB Leadtek GeForce 7950GT gfx card and I'm about to order an A8N32 SLi Deluxe mobo. On the ASUS site its says that the mobo's latest BIOS supports the GeForce 7900 series cards. Will this mean that I won't get a signal to the monitor if I have my 7950GT plugged...
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    17" CRT Monitor and GeForce7950GT compatibility, help!

    Hi people. I'm planning on purchasing a Leadtek 7950GT 512MB. I've noticed that the card only has DVI outputs, and my monitor only has analogue inputs. Will they be compatible together, or will I need to buy a special digital-analogue cable or something. I cannot afford to a new monitor as of...
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    Which 939 mobo for best performance?

    Hi people! Im not migrating to AM2 just yet becuase ive only just bought 2GB of Corsair XMS4400 Pro TwinX memory (which cost me 225). Im currently running an athlon x2 4800+ cpu and asrock 939 dual mobo. I need a better mobo for overclocking and performance for obvious reasons. Which is...
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    Which RAM? Corsair or Mushkin?

    Hi guys Whats the best memory out of 2GB Corsair XMS4400 Pro TwinX CAS3 or 2GB Mushkin XP4000 Redline Extreme Performance for running 1:1 with my HTT at 250/275? I want the best money can buy and ive come across these modules.
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    Help with overclock! nearly at 2.8ghz

    Hey guys! I was here a few days ago posting about my 2.7ghz achievement rock solid stable at 1.4v! Im now at 2.75ghz at the same voltage but temps r now 39 idle, 49 load! And it seems very stable! ran prime95 for an hour and played numerous games w/o any crashes! 2.8GHZ is now on the horrizon...
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    Am I safe with this overclock?

    Hi guys! I made a post a couple of days ago about overclocking my A64 3700 SD to 2.7ghz, well im back to tell u that it was a success getting it at my target speed!! I just wanna know if its safe running at 1.4 volts? and its not gonna damage the chip in long term use? I feel as if i can go...
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    Is my overclocking doing well?? Is it worth going furthur?

    Hi guys. I have an ASRock939Dual, A64 3700+ SanDiego, and 2x512 Corsair XMS3200C2PT Platinum. Im currently running at HTT237x11=2607mhz, and memory @ 186mhz 2-3-3-5 1T, divider @ 166. I cant go any higher than HTT255 (no matter what multiplier) cos my mobo doesnt like it lol. So ive...
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    Are these temps right?

    Hi. Im just wandering whether these temps are right for a A64 3700+ SD (at stock speeds) on a coolermaster hyper48 w/ stock 92mm fan. Idle: 37c Load: 41c I paid £30 for this HSF and im not too convinced about the temps its making PS: mobo is asrock939dual
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    ASRock939Dual Problem with CPU Clock setting, help

    Hi all... I got my ASRock939Dual mobo yesterday and its up and running smoothly but 1 problem... im having trouble overclocking. When I try and adjust the CPU Frequency in the cpu config screen it wont let me change the value from 200mhz, the field is lit up as if i can but i cant Help...
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    ASRock 939Dual & GeForce7800GS Help!

    Hi guys this is my first post here so here goes... I've just recently purchased an ASRock 939Dual SATA2 mobo based on the ULi M-1695 Chipset. All is well apart from my xfx geforce7800gs. It wont install, when the foreware installer attempts to install the drivers the screen flickers and...