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Question Additional Cooling???

Folks, I'm in a bit of a quandry. I have a Dell Inspiron desktop and would like to upgrade the CPU. I've got an upgrade path staked out, just need to verify some things and look at other possibilities. The CPU that I'd like to upgrade to (i7-6700K 6th gen Sky Lake) will require better cooling...
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- Mar 28, 2020
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Cooling i7-6700K
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- Post #5
- Mar 6, 2020
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Question Weird old-timers question.

Ahh yes, I do recall PC Chips and ECS now. Loved those motherboards!
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- Post #18
- Mar 6, 2020
- Forum: Motherboards
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Cooling i7-6700K

UsandThem, thanks for that link. I had no idea that Noctua had a compatibility page! Thanks. I'll search for other Noctua HSF units that might fill the bill.
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- Post #4
- Mar 5, 2020
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Question How to apply thermal paste

Folks, I've been away awhile. I remember the generally accepted way of applying thermal paste was to apply a pea or lentil size blob and use a credit card to "squeegee" it down to the correct thickness on the CPU. Recently I've seen posts that state "just put a rice kernel size blob in the...
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- Thread
- Mar 5, 2020
- Replies: 20
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Cooling i7-6700K

Folks, Id like to upgrade from an i-3-6100 to an i7-6700K and would like to get some opinions on this HSF unit.https://www.newegg.com/noctua-nh-l9x65/p/N82E16835608071. I've currently got an i3-6100 and don't think the current CPU HSF unit will cut it for the 6700K whcih is a 91W unit and my...
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- Thread
- Feb 9, 2020
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Question Weird old-timers question.

Folks, in the late 90's there was a motherboard manufacturer that specialized in the AMD chips of that era and seemed to specialize in Micro-ATX full-feature motherboards, just out of curiosity I was wondering if anyone remembered who the manufacturer was? They were lower end MoBo's and most...
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- Jan 10, 2020
- Replies: 25
- Forum: Motherboards
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Solved! Questions about upgrading to SSDs

VirtualLarry, yes same one. This rig should be able to take a 6th gen i7. But, you make a lot of sense so I'm not gonna worry about the CPU unless I can find an i7-6700 for a crazy cheap price. It's running noticeably quicker as it sits now, especially on bootup. Thanks for the help!
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- Post #14
- Jan 9, 2020
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Question Dell Upgrade Question

Folks, finally got around to upgrading to an SSD and well worth it. It was only a 480GB unit but that will be large enough to handle anything else I might install. The original 1TB HDD got wiped and will be used for storage. Depending on finances might still consider a CPU upgrade - anyone...
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- Post #20
- Jan 9, 2020
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Solved! Questions about upgrading to SSDs

Okay folks, stayed up rather late but got the SSD installed and my original C: drive cloned last night/this morning. First time didn't seem to take, but second time around and was good to go. Switched the data cables between the original 1TB HDD and the new 480GB SSD so the SSD is the boot...
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- Post #12
- Jan 9, 2020
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Solved! Questions about upgrading to SSDs

msbettyhunt, that's why I've enjoyed this forum for the past twenty years! Despite the few knuckleheads you might encounter, the vast majority of folks here just want to help. I hope you enjoy your membership here! It's a great forum and always has been!
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- Post #11
- Jan 7, 2020
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Solved! Questions about upgrading to SSDs

Folks, got the SSD today and ArisVer you were correct no software included but no problem - I've downloaded MiniTool and that will work just fine. Had to track down the Dell specific SSD caddies and SSD power cable for my particular model. So I'll get those ordered tonight and hopefully will...
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- Post #9
- Jan 6, 2020
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Solved! Questions about upgrading to SSDs

ArisVer, thank you so much! That helps put my mind at ease a bit. I used to build my own rigs but that was quite awhile ago The last one I built was 2004! Things have changed dramatically and I have a lot of catching up to do. Thanks again!:smiley::beermug:
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- Post #8
- Jan 5, 2020
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Solved! Questions about upgrading to SSDs

The SSD is a Mushkin Source - II 480GB. I've already downloaded MiniTool Partition Wizard free. I've read good things about it. This SSD will be going into a Dell Inspiron 3650 desktop so I've been doing a lot of research - why do some manufacturers make upgrading so difficult??? ArisVer...
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- Post #4
- Jan 4, 2020
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Solved! Questions about upgrading to SSDs

When mirroring the current HDD to the new SSD must they be the same capacity? I have a 1TB HDD with the OS and program files and they only take up 145GB. I'd like to clone or rmirror that to a 480GB SSD and make that the boot drive and then reformat the 1TB HDD to use as storage and make that...
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- Jan 4, 2020
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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External antenna vs internal

To UsandThem and JackMDS. You both confirmed what I suspected. Time to pick one out. Thank you so very much! :)
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- Post #6
- May 27, 2019
- Forum: Networking
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External antenna vs internal

Thank you for the link but the driver that I'm currently using is newer than what they have - 6/26/2018. Just wondering if I just have a bad piece of gear. Right now as I type this response it's working great. Last night I played hell just getting on the forums to post this thread. Very...
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- Post #3
- May 27, 2019
- Forum: Networking
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External antenna vs internal

Folks, I have a Dell desktop with a Qualcomm-Atheros QCA 9565 wireless adapter. Here lately it has been acting a bit glitchy and erratic. Doesn't matter whether I'm using the local wi-fi network or my cell as a mobile hotspot. Would it be more effective to install a PCI-E wi-fi card with an...
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- Thread
- May 26, 2019
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Networking
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Question Dell Upgrade Question

Yes, I lucked out and got the tower BNIB for that price. You are correct, no standalone GPU. Right now using the onboard Intel graphics. Have not looked into getting a separate graphics card. Since I play so few games, and the ones I do play are not graphics intense, not sure if it's worth...
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- Post #19
- Jan 3, 2019
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Question Dell Upgrade Question

Folks, I'm using the computer for a home media center and basic web-browsing and very light office work. Nothing strenuous like photo editing , not even any intense gaming. Looks like I'll see about the SSD swap as that appears to be the best speed increase for the price. The latest BIOS...
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- Post #17
- Jan 2, 2019
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Question Dell Upgrade Question

UsandThem, and Shmee, thank you folks! That's why Anandtech is such a great place to hang out! Also, you folks let me know the graphics chipset is now on the CPU, I would've never have known that. That would've hosed me. Thanks folks! Shmee, I'll be looking into a SSD. That seems to be the...
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- Post #11
- Jan 1, 2019
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Question Dell Upgrade Question

Thank you Shmee! Does it matter whether it is a Skylake or not, just as long as it's an LGA 1151? And how does the TDP or wattage rating affect things, is that something I should be super concerned with? I was trying to stay with CPUs that are compatible with the 530 chipset that is on my...
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- Post #8
- Jan 1, 2019
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Question Dell Upgrade Question

UsandThem, thanks for all of your excellent info. I think I found a suitable rplacement. It's only $7 more than the commercial version of my current CPU and is .2Ghz faster and has an extra Mb of L3 cache. Something I've noticed recentlty, CPUs are showing TDP, thermal design power. Is that...
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- Post #5
- Jan 1, 2019
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Question Dell Upgrade Question

UsandThem, thanks for your input. I stumbled upon another website while looking at similar threads, and according to cpu world the pin grid array is different between i3s and the i5/i7 line-up. So much for that idea. Now time to get re-educated. Thanks.;)
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- Post #3
- Dec 31, 2018
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Question Dell Upgrade Question

Folks, I'd like to apologize ahead of time if this comes across stupid or the wrong way. I have been away from the computer forums since 2004, before that I was quite a frequent member here. Some of the old hands may remember me, especially Drainbammage. I recently bought a Dell desktop as a...
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- Dec 31, 2018
- Replies: 21
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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AOpen EZ18 rig overheating problem

Folks, I just put together my first SFF rig, an AOpen EZ18. It has an Athlon XP 2400+ (T-Bred core), 512MB of PC2700, GF FX5900XT AGP 8X, MSI 52X32X52X16X DVD/CD-RW combo drive, 40GB Seagate ATA100 HDD, and 56K PCI fax/modem. The problem is that at idle it runs at 53C-54C and under load...
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- Oct 25, 2004
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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AOpen EZ18 rig overheating?

Yeah, but my idle temps are now at 53C. Should I be concerned? What does concern me is the fact that under load, such as playing Doom 3, it hits 63C and continually sets off the overheat alarm. This constantly interrupts the game. I did notice that the factory HSF unit does not sit on the...
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- Post #3
- Oct 25, 2004
- Forum: Laptops
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AOpen EZ18 rig overheating?

Folks, I just put together my first SFF rig. It's an AOpen EZ18 with these components - 2400+ T-Bred running at default FSB and voltage, GF FX 5900 AGP 8X video card, 512MB of Centon PC2700 DDR RAM, and a Seagate 40GB HDD. I'm using the stock HSF unit that shipped with it and have been...
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- Oct 24, 2004
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Laptops
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WinXP Home won't partition the whole HDD

Chad, Thanks for the info. That certainly puts my mind at ease.:) Thanks!;) Rick
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- Post #3
- Jun 26, 2004
- Forum: Operating Systems
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WinXP Home won't partition the whole HDD

Folks, I'm trying to install WinXP Home full version on an older HP desktop and it won't let me use the entire amount of the HDD. I always end up with 7MB of unpartitioned space. Is this a holdover from the HP partitioning software, the system originally came with WinME? Or is this something...
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- Jun 26, 2004
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Dumb question time on a Radeon 9200.

I might consider a "driver cleaner" if it weren't for the fact that even the newest ATI Catalyst drivers had no effect whatsoever.
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- Post #7
- May 4, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Dumb question time on a Radeon 9200.

Hey guys, now I'm really stumped! I just tried to install a brand new Radeon 9200 for my buddy and the same crap happened! We were so disgusted that we just installed a GF4 MX420 and said the hell with it! Is there some kind of ongoing problem with WinXP and the Radeon 9200s?
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- Post #5
- May 4, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Dumb question time on a Radeon 9200.

The motherboard has onboard S3 Savage video which has been disabled. I haven't uninstalled the drivers since this is an OEM system that belongs to a friend. I'm worried about him using the onboard video if he switches back sometime down the road. LTC8K6, thanks for the info on the dual...
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- Post #4
- May 4, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Dumb question time on a Radeon 9200.

Folks, I've never messed with any Radeons higher than a 7000 until now. I've got a 9200 128MB AGP that just won't act right. Running WinXP home and in device manager it shows two Radeon 9200s - one is listed as secondary, the other one shows a conflict. When you go to display properties...
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- May 3, 2004
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Dumb question time

I'm getting this message on bootup, " Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: <Windows root>\system32\hal.dll. Please re-install a copy of the above file. How do I go about this?
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- Apr 3, 2004
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Operating Systems
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CPU Temp at 45-degrees - too late for thermal grease?

LiLithTecH, I agree with you about not adding grease to the pad and for a retail AMD CPU that's the quickest way to void the warranty. However, I apologize for not being clearer. When I said thermal grease I mean Arctic Silver or any of it's off brand types. I don't recommend the white...
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- Post #13
- Mar 21, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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CPU Temp at 45-degrees - too late for thermal grease?

IMO your temps aren't that bad at all. Definitely no cause for concern. As far as the dust, yes it can make a noticeable difference in temperature. I blow out the interior of my case at least monthly, sometimes more often. If you're deadset on adding the thermal grease and trying to drop a...
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- Post #10
- Mar 21, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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SCSI HDD question?

:Q Doohhh! You got me on that one! LOL!;)
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- Post #17
- Mar 18, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Computer Beeps ( on boot)

Try this
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- Post #2
- Mar 16, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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SCSI HDD question?

At the risk of sounding like a complete idiot - what shipping clips are you referring to?
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- Post #15
- Mar 16, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building

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