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    Overclocking E6600 on an EVGA 680i SLI board

    Overclocking will always generate heat, either from increased FSB or vcore. Increasing both will generate the most heat and you will need to do this if you want to achieve your maximum overclock! The only way to combat heat to invest in a better cooling solution. The Tuniq Tower 120 is one the...
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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?

    I dont think I want a 8800 card just yet they are too expensive. My pair of GTOs/GTXs can handle anything I throw at them. The only time ill upgrade to 8800 is when... 1. DX10 is released. 2. Vista Matures a bit. 3. Games that 100% utilize DX10. 4. 8800 prices drop. Atm its pointless. I...
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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?

    I am enjoying it but im not enjoying the fact that my old A64 Single-Core DDR1 system beats my new high-end system on memory bandwidth!
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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?

    Mine idles at 46c @ 3.0ghz stock volts. and 38c @ stock.
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    Do I Have A Good Stepping?

    Im @ 3.0GHz atm @ stock volts seems to be stable. I can get through 3DMark06 and play numerous games without any problems! My eTailors been out of stock of the E6600s for a few weeks and they only received a fresh batch a few days ago. Maybe ive got one of those new steppings you mentioned...
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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.

    How annoying! I've set the resolution in the shortcut and it works fine. By doing this will it effect any of the settings in the in-game video settings? like AA, Texture Quality etc etc?
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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?

    Damn. And I need SLI as well! To hell with it im gonna get a Opteron165 and OC instead.
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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!

    One last question Duvie, do you think my memory bandwidth is good/high for an nForce4 SLI 16x & DDR1 based system? And do you think its competitive with DDR2 scores?
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    Going Dual-Core. Need advice!

    I've tested 9x300 and 8x333 with memory dividers in place and booted first time into windows and got through 3DMark06 and Sandra tests so im assuming boths settings are stable. So do you think im sorted then when it comes to overclocking the FSB? EDIT: Im currently running at 9x312=2808...
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    Going Dual-Core. Need advice!

    Running my memory at 255mhz with tight timings gives me higher bandwidth than 275mhz with slacker timings. Ive tighened up the timings as much as I can with the highest stable speed of 255mhz (maybe 260mhz) which gives me the best memory performance. Its imperitive that I keep the memory at...
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    Going Dual-Core. Need advice!

    I have the 183 divider! Ive just tested these settings and they are stable: CPU 10x FSB: 280MHz HT: 3x / 3x mem: 183MHz divider Results in CPU @ 2800MHz and memory at 254MHz. These settings will be suitable for the 170 if it cant go any further that 2.8ghz and it keeps my memory at...
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    Going Dual-Core. Need advice!

    Yeah a few ppl have recommended the 170. But I do desire the 10x or 11x multi for the memories sake! If I get the 175 I can basically use the same OC settings as im using now (11x255). I dont want wanna put my memory on a divider and sacrifice mem bandwith with using 10x multi. My memory is...
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    Going Dual-Core. Need advice!

    Thanks for your support! Duvie, could you recommend me the best opteron to get which will get me the closest to 3GHz on air?
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    Going Dual-Core. Need advice!

    I'd rather have a satisfying performance boost from the next gen CPUs and DDR3 rather than current Intel gen which wont give significant improvement over AMD X2/OPTY. I think ill get a 170 for now and save the rest of my money for DDR3 and Quad-Core. I wanna see what AMD have up their sleeve!
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    Going Dual-Core. Need advice!

    To be quite honest I don't think I need a Conroe. An Opteron170 is probably more than enough and not far behind from an E6600 when overclocked. I think ill stay on socket 939 and buy a 170 for now and wait for DDR3 and Intels Kentsfield or AMDs Quad-Core chip. Theres no point in doing nearly a...
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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?

    Yeah. If I dont get the 4800 now i might not ever be able to get it! 939s are discontinued now. How well do the 4800s clock? can they hit 3ghz on AIR?
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    A64 X2 4800 or GeForce 7900 GTO?

    I think not buying either is the wisest option. How good do you think my rig will be perform with future games until I notice its showing age?
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    A64 X2 4800 or GeForce 7900 GTO?

    I think DX10 cards will be massively over-priced especially the high-end cards which ill want. Ive gotta funny feeling about it, itll take about 6 months for their prices to mature!
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    A64 X2 4800 or GeForce 7900 GTO?

    To be quiet honest I dont really need to upgrade! My rig... A64 3700+ SD @ 2.85GHz ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe 2x1GB Corsair XMS4400 Pro TwinX @ 260MHz 2.5:3:3:8 1T 512MB MSI GeForce 7900 GTX (650/1600) I can run all of my games with maxed out video setting at excellent FPS. FEAR runs at...
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    A64 X2 4800 or GeForce 7900 GTO?

    In my situation its either the highly acclaimed GTO a downclocked GTX (easily flashable to GTX) or a 4800. Both are limited stock once there gone there gone! I think the GTO is my best option, flash it and SLI. My 3700 SD @ 2.85ghz (poss go higher havnt really tried. I kinda stopped when I...
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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!

    Ok ive put everything down to stock speeds and volts, ive flash back to GTO BIOS..... Problems persist. My computer used to do this with my previous gfx card an 256MB XFX GeForce 7800GS Extreme Edition but not as worse, this is where im pretty sure its the PSU! AND I dont think my cheap ASRock...
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    Computer randomly restarts, and crashes, pls help!

    Do you think my 430W PSU isnt enough for my setup? Will the XClio Greatpower 650W (on its way) fix the problem?
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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?

    Another thing, I have a choice to swap my 512MB Leadtek 7950GT for a 512MB BFG 7950GT OC, which one would you prefer considering overclockability, stability, and performance.
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    Is SLi worth it?

    Im runnning my games at 1280x1024, i only have a 17" CRT monitor. According to sliZone my PSU supports Quad SLi so there no issues when its comes to power supply.