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Car power inverter- enough to run a PC?

I would never idle a car for that long. On most engines, the cam and pistons get their oil from the crank counterweights splashing into the oil in the oil pan. If you idle for too long the oil only hits parts of the cam, therefore giving no oil to other parts. So for straight idling for 18...
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- Post #28
- Mar 9, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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GeForce 6800NU - Best Passive/Low Noise Cooler?

I just put on the VF700-Cu this week on my 6800GT and it made a big difference in temp. I had the stock cooler on and when running that rhty... program I got a temp of 80C. With the zalman it idles at 48C (6C lower) and gets up to 67C with the same program. I am running it at 5V and can't...
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- Post #9
- Feb 24, 2005
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Can you hook up 2 case fans to 1 mb connection?

I had my case fans hooked up to the fan controller on my Antec 430W PS, but my case temps were varying between 32-39C depending on what I was running. I hooked up the fans in my P160 case to the system fan connections on my K8N Neo Plat. and the case temps dropped to 22-27C, but now they run at...
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- Thread
- Feb 23, 2005
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Newcastle temps?

Over the past summer I built a system with a A64 3200 newcasle, s754. I have a zalman 7000Al/cu cooler on it. I never ran prime95 before because I never saw any high cpu temps. While updating steam, which likes to max my cpu when updating, I noticed my temps hitting 59C, with core center. I...
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- Thread
- Feb 16, 2005
- Replies: 1
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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K8N Neo Platinum firewall

No one has this board?
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- Post #3
- Feb 12, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards
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New driver up idle temp by 15C?

I have an eVGA 6800gt and I just tried the new DNA 7180 drivers since they seemed optimized for CS:S which is what I have been mainly playing. After installing the drivers, my idle temp has gone to 68 degrees Celcius, while before they were around 52-54C. I haven't tried any games yet since I...
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- Thread
- Feb 9, 2005
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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K8N Neo Platinum firewall

Anyone?
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- Post #2
- Feb 5, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards
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K8N Neo Platinum firewall

I have had trouble for a while now with the nvidia firewall on my MSI K8N Neo Plat. I was using it fine before then after using the newer system drivers it stopped working, or sometime around there, I can't remember. It didn't bother me at first because I thought that MSI would come out with a...
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- Feb 4, 2005
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Motherboards
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GeForce 6 series video processor OFFICIAL THREAD

I ran the 1080i video and my cpu runs around 85% most of the time. I bought an Athlon 64 3200 newcastle because I believed the 6800gt would decode the videos fine, otherwise I would have bought a P4. I was also looking forward to the encoding features of this card, but that was not as...
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- Post #250
- Oct 21, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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HOT HOT HOT! $750 off a $1500+ Inspiron for 10/19 to 10/20 at Dell home!

I was also given the 26th. It says in production right now. Inspiron 8600 1.6Ghz WSXGA+ ati 9600 60gb hitachi dvdrw dell 1450 wireless
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- Post #436
- Oct 20, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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HOT HOT HOT! $750 off a $1500+ Inspiron for 10/19 to 10/20 at Dell home!

On the 8600, why are they running ddr333 when the fsb is 400 with the pentium M's? Wouldn't this hurt the performance? Is the fsb double pumped (like the p4 is quad pumped)? I am a little confused. Any help would be appreciated.
- BBC454
- Post #73
- Oct 19, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Do you really need 2 HD for encoding?

The file is 3.3gb and it is 1hr 10min long. The only thing it stressed was my hard drive. I know I would be better off with another hd, but if it only gives a slight increase I don't think it is worth it. Should I just use a lower quality MPEG-2?
- BBC454
- Post #3
- Sep 26, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Do you really need 2 HD for encoding?

I have a leadtek 2000xp expert capture card. I recorded a show for the first time using MPEG-2 format with 640x480 NTSC size, it recorded fine but when I played the show later in media player it seemed to tax my hard drive. When I try to skip ahead when watching the show I had to wait at least...
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- Sep 23, 2004
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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PSU/MSI K8N Neo Platinum?

I have almost the same computer as you except a A64 3200+, a cd-r instead of dvd-r, a seagate 160gb, and a audigy 2zs card and a winfast TV2000xp expert. The antec 430W has not given me any trouble at all.
- BBC454
- Post #2
- Sep 3, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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RAM advice for a64-3400+/MSI Neo PLatinum

I have the same corsair ram that you linked to above. Those timings are for intel cpus, amd cpus are 2.5-3-3-6. I tried them at CAS 2 instead of 2.5 but they needed more voltage and I don't care for overclocking or pushing the voltage higher. Kind of pissed me off when I got them and found...
- BBC454
- Post #5
- Aug 18, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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eVGA 6800 any flavor owners. How is your 2D? Poll

I am using the DVI now. At first I had to use analog connection because I just built this computer and needed drivers for the DVI to work. I see that some of you are having problems with the analog. I had no problems at all when I used it. I am using the 61.76 drivers. I have found that...
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- Post #46
- Jul 27, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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eVGA 6800 any flavor owners. How is your 2D? Poll

I have the eVGA 6800GT with a Samsung 710T lcd, the 2d is fine, I see nothing wrong with it. The 3d is perfect also. I am surprised at how quiet the card is, I thought the reference design might be loud.
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- Post #44
- Jul 27, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Where can I find a 6800GT for 400 dollars?

Just out of curiosity, is that Far Cry the cds or the DVD version?
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- Post #16
- Jul 5, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Samsung 710T

They are not coming out soon, I have had mine for a few weeks already. This is by far the best lcd I have seen, but I have also never seen the 172X. The best part is the price is not near $600, which I would have thought it would be.
- BBC454
- Post #4
- Jul 4, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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The **OFFICIAL** GMAIL Thread

They were stationed in Vietnam, I think it was Da Nang. Their unit was VMO2.
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- Post #5,741
- Jul 2, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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The **OFFICIAL** GMAIL Thread

Can someone please invite me
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- Post #5,394
- Jun 30, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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[DEAD] 6800, 6800GT, 6800Ultra all 30% off @ CompUSA

Can someone please pm me the number too. I tried at my local store the last few days and no one was a help. I am going to try again tommarrow. I live in mass so shippping is a must. Thanks.
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- Post #203
- Jun 30, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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List of Dual DVI video cards

You might want to look into the Aopen Aeolus 6800GT. On Aopen's site it says DVIx2, but in the picture right next to the card, which also says 6800GT on it, has a DVI and a VGA port on it. So far I have found the Albatron 6800 GT to have dual DVI.
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- Post #179
- Jun 29, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Who is making a 6800 GT with dual DVI?

So far I found that Albatron and Gigabyte are making dual dvi GTs. I don't know for sure but Asus might also be. MSI, Aopen, PNY, Gainward, Leadtek, and eVGA are either not making a GT or they are not dual dvi (didn't write down who is doing what). So it looks like I might get a Albatron...
- BBC454
- Post #5
- Jun 26, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Who is making a 6800 GT with dual DVI?

I want to get a 6800 GT but looking at all of the companies it seems none are making a dual DVI card. Asus was the only one who looks like it might but their website is a little messed up, it keeps linking the ultra specs to the GT's. I don't want to spend $100 more for only 5 or so frames...
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- Thread
- Jun 25, 2004
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Dell has the new stuff

It looks like Dell has come out with a new desktop with all of the newer goods. They have the 3.6Ghz prescott, 925X chipset, ati X800XT and X300se pci-e, optional 74 gb raptor and a 400 Gb hd (not sure who's it is), and DDR2. They also have a new version of the XPS, but the only difference is...
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- Jun 21, 2004
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Computer Building
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Samsung 710V and 710T LCDs?

I just got a 710T today, I ordered it through Dell for $475 (10% off). The screen on my laptop is acting up so I bought this screen to use with my laptop until the GeForce 6800's come out and I build my desktop. I have it hooked up to the analog connection. So far the colors and clearity blow...
- BBC454
- Post #9
- Jun 17, 2004
- Forum: Displays
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[Poll]How old is your oldest "RUNNING" hard drive?

3.6 Gb seagate still being used. Its in a 166 mHz pentium and 32 mb EDO ram NEC desktop. Bought the computer new in the mid 90's and it still runs without a hitch. I just got rid of an 13 or so year old Packard Bell running Windows 3.1 last year, but I don't remember what was in it.
- BBC454
- Post #15
- Jun 11, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Any nforce3 250 939 boards?

I am considering getting a 939 a64 but I want a nforce3 250Gb chipset. Does anyone who will be releasing them and when?
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- Thread
- Jun 10, 2004
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Motherboards
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Anand R420 review analysis

I am piecing together a system which will be used for mostly gaming and some video editing. I am going to buy the X800XT Platinum. Price does matter, but I think it is worth it seeing as how these cards are most likely going to be the last AGP cards and I upgrade everything about every 2-2.5...
- BBC454
- Post #21
- May 4, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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me = want MSI K8N Ultra

Is there commonly a lot of problems with MSI boards? I am probably going to buy the K8N Neo Platinum A64 board, unless MSI is not a favorable company.
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- Post #4
- Apr 27, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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Price/Performace comparison: A64 3200+ vs. A64 3400+

Anandtech has a news artical up that the core will be changing soon. http://www.anandtech.com/cpu/showdoc.html?i=2027 I am hoping they will be better, and I think they will be. Hopefully the prices would drop a little due to the lesser amount of transistors, but I doubt they will. The 3700+...
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- Post #3
- Apr 21, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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POLL: What kind of PSU do you have?

430W Antec Truepower still in the box, waiting for the new video cards and nforce3 250Gb.:D
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- Post #12
- Apr 20, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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CPU temp program for Dell Inspiron 8000

Thanks, that program is just what I wanted. What temps are you running? I set it so the cpu is averaging around low 50's C when I am using it. Can you get it to display the HD temp? I am using BIOS A23 with a Hitachi 20 gb and it does not support reading the HD temp. I know yours is...
- BBC454
- Post #3
- Apr 18, 2004
- Forum: Windows
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CPU temp program for Dell Inspiron 8000

I am having a problem with my display on my laptop. It is a 1ghz p3 815e chipset, 512mb pc133 ram at 100mhz:frown:, 20 gb hd, ATI mobility M4 32mb (like a Rage mobility 128). The problem only happens after the laptop has been on for a while, so I would like to know if there is a program that...
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- Apr 18, 2004
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows
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A few questions on retail Athlon 64

I am about to order an Athlon 64 soon, but I have a few questions. First, I am trying to build a very quiet computer, how it the HS fan on the 64s for noise? Would there be much difference with going with a oem processor and a different HS? The other thing is how is the thermal paste on the...
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- Thread
- Apr 11, 2004
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Computer Building
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Check the home page

Just thouight I'd let you guys know anandtech placed an article on the R420 and NV40 on the home page. It entailes the release dates of more than two cards:D.
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- Apr 6, 2004
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Any bad experiences with ValueRam?

I plan on buying an Athlon 64 within a month, maybe the 3400+ if the 3700 comes out and the price drops, but most likely the 3000 or 3200. I know the A64's are picky when it comes to ram, so I would like to know if I can get away with Corsair or Kingston Value ram since I will not be...
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- Thread
- Mar 29, 2004
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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SATA Drive

Don't the Seagate drives come with the power adapter? The one I just bought came with a power-adapter cable and signal cable, it is a retail version. Also, most motherboards now come with sata compatability.
- BBC454
- Post #4
- Mar 19, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Leadtek Expert burden cpu?

I'm just not sure even with a powerful processor how much the Leadtek will require. Most shows I will be recording only if I am not home, but some I will be; I just want to be able to use the computer when I am recording. I usually play a lot of games or run a handful of programs at once when...
- BBC454
- Post #4
- Mar 8, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building

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