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XSPC Razor R9 290X

Pump to an older thread. I need a waterblock for my XFX R290 , I am planning to buy XSPC Razor but is it really necessary to get the back plate as well. It is time to sell my 6990 that is under water and upgrade. I need to order block asap as my pc is down until I get the block so I can add...
- cisco kidd
- Post #129
- Nov 3, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Who makes the best Z77 board for around $200?

Asus P8Z77-V Pro or the Maximus V Gene matx I will be watercooling using a 2700 and 6990 Same price which one should I pull the trigger on. Was considering the AsRock Fatal1ty Professional-M or Extreme 4 which would save me the most but the Fatal1ty Professional does not seem to excell where...
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- Post #30
- Aug 5, 2012
- Forum: Motherboards
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Sapphire PURE Black 990FX

CHIV or V is better
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- Post #4
- Aug 5, 2012
- Forum: Motherboards
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Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 Owners Thread

I need to pick a board up for my 2700K I am looking at one of the 3 below Asrock Extreme 4 Asrock Fatal1ty Professional M Asus Maximus V Genie I figure I can get near all the features of an ATX board if I go matx with either the fatal1ty or maximus V for only $40 over the Extreme 4. I...
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- Post #107
- Aug 5, 2012
- Forum: Motherboards
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P67 mobo - ASRock or Gigabyte?

The ASRock Professional board does not have the NF200 ship the GB does it can run 3 cards all at 16x
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- Post #45
- Jul 12, 2012
- Forum: Motherboards
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Actually decided on the 3570 instead of 2700K

For the same cost 3570K new at 235 cnd after tax or a used 2700K 1 mth old w receipt that I can get for $230 Board being used is a Gigabyte P67A-UD7-B3, video editing casually and gsming will be primary use of the combo. For same price would one go with the 2700K
- cisco kidd
- Post #35
- Jul 11, 2012
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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ASUS Warranty/RMA Service: A Horror Story

I hope they don't give me a headache my Asus CHIV 890FX which is awesome has just gone dead, well it works but when you enter bios and make changes they are not retained, it now will not even post startup window to allow me into the bios, I have read others whith the issue and I know it is just...
- cisco kidd
- Post #3
- Jun 24, 2012
- Forum: Motherboards
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Dyson DC24 Vacuum for $262

I just got the Blueprint Limited Edition DC24 via woot.com 1 day special a little over a week ago for $279, you get a free flat head attachment worth 60 incl plus the limited edition has a way nicer colour scheme I used to think a $60 vacuum was all that was needed. My Hoover needed replacing...
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- Post #7
- Mar 9, 2010
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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GTX 260 vs GTX 275.

you are wasting your cash on the step up if you have a GTX 260 sp216 hold off sell the card down the road, it aint worth it. I am running a GTX 260 sp192 and play games at 1920x1200, I would not step up, I wouold possibly consider team red 4890 1gb but not a 275 , not enough performance , and I...
- cisco kidd
- Post #17
- Apr 16, 2009
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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9800GTX+ installed

is the 9800 GTX+ SC overall a better /faster card than a 4850. I can buy a used 4850 for $150ca, I bought a new 9800 GTX+ SC evga yesterday for 4200 tax in, is it worth saving $50 I am playing at 1920x1200 relatively new games , don't have crysis and will not be bothering with it either
- cisco kidd
- Post #63
- Aug 11, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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mATX Roundup

So where is the review. I had to buy a 690 board for an matx build, I wanted to have a C2Duo desktop and an AM2 matx for secondary pc. I went with the Gigabyte matx 690 board and a 3600, I have not been able to find any reviews. I had considered the Asus but it did not overclock well at all...
- cisco kidd
- Post #131
- Apr 10, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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When Will AMD Price Cuts Take Effect?

here is the latest price chart for the price cuts AM2 X2 5000 @ $282 WOW None of the 2x1MB cache chips will be discounted. The EE X2 3800 AM2 will be $175 the 65 watt version will be $149. There will be some good deals to be had once the cuts take effect and vendors pass on some savings to...
- cisco kidd
- Post #27
- Jul 20, 2006
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Micro ATX AM2 system

what y9u have stated is not correct AM2 supports DDR2 533/667 and 800. Second DDR667 is not 4200 but it is 5400 DDR2 667 will work fine on an AM2 board, good DDR2 667 can reach 800 clocks with the same timings as DDR800 of 5,5,5,12 in most cases when running quality ram
- cisco kidd
- Post #11
- Jul 8, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Asus M2N-E

I am wondering how the Patriot 2GB DDR2 667 kit would do as the reviews on the ram are very good htting high 800-900. It appears peeps are recomending the Corsair DDR2 800 kit, but I think we are gonna give the Patriot or OCZ a go cause it is cheaper. I think a good overclocking 667 kit will...
- cisco kidd
- Post #11
- Jul 5, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
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Asus M2N-E

Can you give more feedback on what you are able to run the chip at. I was told to avoid OCZ with this board but seems you are having no issues. I have to build a system for friend and planned on this board but I want to make sure we buy the right parts to jive with it. He will be using a...
- cisco kidd
- Post #9
- Jun 30, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
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Love my new X1800XT!! But what about Temps?

I have a sealed VF900 for my 1800XT but I was thinking returning it for the AC X2 cooler. I have great case temps and box is in a cooler office room. I would prefer the silence if I can have it. I love the card as well ,it is the 256DDR version with the 512 core and the 1.1ns DDR I have been...
- cisco kidd
- Post #16
- May 31, 2006
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Need some feedback plz on 7600GT

thx for the feedback, I have not found alot of reviews with gaming at the res I am questioning but I assumed it would be a difference in performance. I was just wondering whether I could live with it. Like you said I do not want to regret it, I guess the sooner I install my VF900 on it for...
- cisco kidd
- Post #3
- May 31, 2006
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Need some feedback plz on 7600GT

I am considering trading down from my Sapphire X1800XT 256DDR3, it has the 512 core and 1.1 ns DDR, I have not overclocked it since I have had it, it has run stock to a X2 3800 @ 2.6 I play Far Cry, Doom 3, HL2, COD2, and FEAR plus NFSU and GTA San Andreas. I prefer to use my LCD native res...
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- May 31, 2006
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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AMD Stock Heatpipe Heatsink Review by jmke

This heatpipe sink is adefinitely good, my buddy has it on his 4400+ and there is no need for aftermarket. I have a 165 and soon will test how this compares to the Arctic 64 Freezer I have , I like the freezer alot as it is silent pretty much
- cisco kidd
- Post #82
- Feb 20, 2006
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Now what ??

I have the identical stepping I can run 250x10 1:1 no divider needed and also can do 260x10 at 1:1 but have not spent time testing, the 2.5 speed happens on 1.4v core
- cisco kidd
- Post #6
- Jan 7, 2006
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Opteron 148 -- OEM or Retail ??? Purchasing from Monarch.

well I bit the bullett and bought one to and I have an X2 3800+ lol that does 2.6 Looks like I got a great stepping CABYE 0542 FPMW. I am just gonna go for 11x250 = 2750 to start then I will drop the mem to 166 and shoot for 10x300 Running a BFG NF4 Ultra. Gonna be interesting to see how...
- cisco kidd
- Post #93
- Dec 25, 2005
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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A64 Sempron Vs XP What?

Does anyone have any more info on the Mobile Sempron A64 3100+ Palmero with 1mb L2 I just scored one of these and it has 1mb L2 cacdhe should be here in mail any day. I was told it is a mobile but I also found info saying that the 3100 was never released to public yet I was told this came4...
- cisco kidd
- Post #29
- Dec 8, 2005
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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7800GT Vs 7800GTX when both are overclocked

Where does a X800XT PE running at 525/575 fit in against 7800GT. is the GT a worthy upgrade , which will require a pci mobo over the current agp one I have
- cisco kidd
- Post #22
- Oct 6, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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softmodding PCI-E X800 Pro to a x800XTPE (its VIVO)

the pci-e cards can not unlock
- cisco kidd
- Post #7
- Sep 17, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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AMD X2 3800 now in stock at Newegg

X2 3800 was $359 at ewiz.com last week then they sold out, with shipping to your home it would be 369 the best deal I have seen so far
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- Post #19
- Aug 16, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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XP3000 and Chaintech board brand new from tiger.ca for 100US

it is a good deal for those peeps who have Canadian friends or live near border cities , have a Canadian address or friends address and you have item shipped there. Cause the 189 converted to US is like $150 less approx 55 US converted mail in, Shipping would be cheap IF you have the Canadian...
- cisco kidd
- Post #3
- Aug 15, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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MSI X850 XT PCI Express $299 w/free 2-day shipping

no that was the X800XT PE, all the cards are now out of stock, the only card left in agp is the Sapphire X800XT PE at 279 retail box for agp users and I think there is a X850XT pci-e at 339 free ship
- cisco kidd
- Post #23
- Aug 14, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty Sound Card $199

exactly it is nonsense
- cisco kidd
- Post #49
- Aug 14, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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XP3000 and Chaintech board brand new from tiger.ca for 100US

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/...s.asp?EdpNo=1460160&Sku=MBM-7NJL6-3000 XP3000 and a NF2 Chaintech mobo at 119 canadian or about 100US , can allow one to put a dirt cvheap failry decent gaming rig together
- cisco kidd
- Thread
- Aug 14, 2005
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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The new Zalman VF700: active cooling for your graphics card

For 6600GT owners the VF700 is a good cooler. I have spoke with one owner who has done quite a bit or reveising since he got it. It is a solid cooler. Arctic Cooling is to relase an NV6 in late Jan/Feb 05 but at this time the VF700 is a very good cooler even though it does not vent out, the way...
- cisco kidd
- Post #13
- Dec 29, 2004
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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AGP 6600 GT's available!!!

XFX is fine they are a branch of Pine technologies their products are as good as anyone else ck
- cisco kidd
- Post #33
- Nov 22, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Geforce 6600GT AGP $220

the 6600GT agp deal is $230 for the card buy.com raised price there is alos a store credit rebate thingy for first time orders knocking off 15 briung total to $214.99 shipped But honestly the 6800nu is a better card. yes the 6600GT has .11 process vs .13 so it will give off less heat BUT it...
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- Post #44
- Nov 22, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Is Chaintech Model "VNF3-250" good choice for AMD 64 3200+

VNF3 250 is excellent board I have had 3 of them installation and overclocking of a 3000 and 3200 went flawless. I personally thing it is one of the best S754 boards for value to performance Cisco Kidd
- cisco kidd
- Post #4
- Oct 20, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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Recomendation for audio driver for Asus A8V deluxe A64

Gonna use onboard driver for now. What would best audio driver be, the Asus audio driver or Via Arena audio driver for this board? Cisco Kidd
- cisco kidd
- Thread
- Oct 20, 2004
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Motherboards

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