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Installing a new video card/mb on an exsisting hard drive?

If the chipset on your motherboard is different from your current chipset, you will probably need to reinstall Windows XP. You *may* be able to get it to work with a lot of research and effort, but there is a good chance that Windows XP will just bluescreen upon boot. I'd recommend a clean...
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- Post #4
- Oct 11, 2011
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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6950 2GB Sapphire Toxic OC Review [H]

Because others who have purchased it said that the addition shaders were still laser cut.
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- Post #102
- Sep 5, 2011
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Overclock - Corsair A50 Cool to Touch?

I guess its working. I unplugged the fan from it and it got quite hot. I guess that giant fan really moves the heat out of there quickly. :)
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- Post #2
- Sep 1, 2011
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Overclock - Corsair A50 Cool to Touch?

I've been trying to overclock my 2500k. I have a Corsair A50 HSF on it, but it does not get hot even at 100% load. I've tried touching the heatpipes and the heatsink portion. It gets a little warm, but thats it. I've tried re-attaching it, and even turning it 90 degrees and attaching...
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- Thread
- Sep 1, 2011
- Replies: 2
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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i2500k Temps Stock - Overclocked?

Thanks. How high can a 2500k go before I should start to worry?
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- Post #4
- Aug 31, 2011
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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i2500k Temps Stock - Overclocked?

So, I just built my new PC, and just testing it out. I have not tried to overclock it yet. i2500k Gigabyte Z68X-UD3H-B3 Corsair A50 Cooler 8GB RAM Idle temps are around 28-32c. When I load it up with prime95, I get up to about a max of 52 on one of the cores. Running IntelBurnTest...
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- Thread
- Aug 31, 2011
- Replies: 4
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Best software to monitor temps? (2500k)

I just built a new PC with a 2500k with a GIGABYTE GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 motherboard. What is the best software to use to monitor the temps of the cores? I haven't done any overclocking yet, but want to make sure everything looks good first. I tried some of the gigabyte bios software, but it only...
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- Aug 30, 2011
- Replies: 5
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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New Gaming PC Build - Help!

Is there anything else coming out CPU (other than bulldozer), or video card wise prior to mid October that I should wait for?
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- Post #36
- Aug 18, 2011
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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New Gaming PC Build - Help!

What is the difference between that Gigabyte board an the other 30 Z68 models that they make? There is another for $118 that looks similar. What am I looking for in a motherboard these days? In the past you really only needed to worry about 1 or 2 models from each major brand, now there are...
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- Post #25
- Aug 15, 2011
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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New Gaming PC Build - Help!

Thanks guys. This thread was moving a little slow until the AMD vs Intel stuff started. :) I do have some time since BF3 won't be out until October. I also do have a Microcenter nearby, so the 2500k price is nice and low. :)
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- Post #24
- Aug 15, 2011
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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New Gaming PC Build - Help!

OK, its time to build a new gaming PC, and I'm looking for some help. Is this a good time to build a PC? Anything new right around the corner? I want to build something new for Battlefield 3 and other newer games. My current PC is now 6 years old. It seems like the Intel i5-2500k may...
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- Thread
- Aug 15, 2011
- Replies: 38
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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SSD for Quickbooks Company File

Is this file being accessed from other computers over a network? If so, I would think that the network would also be a bottleneck. Some files do not work well over a network, and I believe that quickbooks is one, and another would be a Microsoft Access file. Test copying the file to a...
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- Post #2
- Dec 17, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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What Power Supply?

Thanks. So 450-550 is enough, even for moderate overclocking? No need for a 700-750 watt?
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- Post #3
- Oct 17, 2009
- Forum: Power Supplies
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What Power Supply?

What are some decent power supplies for an i5 750. I'll probably grab a Gigabyte UD3R motherboard. I'm thinking of also getting an ATI 5850 card. I will do some overclocking, but nothing extreme. What is a decent, yet not crazy expensive, power supply?
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- Oct 17, 2009
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Power Supplies
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What RAM for i5 750?

I'm looking to buy an i5 750 with a Gigabyte UD3R. Probably 4 or 6 GB of RAM. What should I be looking for when looking for RAM? I'll probably do some overclocking, but nothing extreme. Its been about 5 years since I've built a machine, so I don't even know what to look for anymore.
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- Thread
- Oct 17, 2009
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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New Intel SSD drives are in!!!

I did. Did you forget about the part where you said "give me an example where you lose data on a powerloss but not on a shutdown" and "And then there is the rare rare occurance where windows is installing an update exactly when you have a sudden power loss". It has nothing to do with a "rare...
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- Post #793
- Oct 6, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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New Intel SSD drives are in!!!

Stop talking, and don't help anyone else with their computer, please. A power loss can cause corruption of the OS' system files, and also corruption of any other files that may be open or being written to when the power goes out. Why do you think an OS has an option to "Shutdown"? It...
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- Post #786
- Oct 4, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Do Intel MLC SSDs support the new TRIM command?

Thats how tinfoil companies stay in business. Windows 7 supports trim.
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- Post #31
- Oct 3, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Does Intel SSDSA2MH160G2R5 Have TRIM enabled yet?

I thought Anand's article said TRIM worked today if you used the Microsoft driver instead of the Intel drivers. Maybe I read it wrong. My drive hasn't arrived up yet, so I can't test. Edit: "Currently the Intel Matrix Storage Manager drivers won?t pass the TRIM command through from Windows...
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- Post #5
- Oct 1, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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The Bliss of SSD!!

Why do you need that much space? There is no need to have mp3s or movies or any other large content on an SSD. I think even 80GB is enough for the OS, standard apps, and a few games for quick load times. All other files and content can go on slower, less expensive storage.
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- Post #6
- Sep 11, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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[Retired] The LCD Thread

The Dell Outlet has some refurbs on sale for $179. You may be able to find a 10% off coupon somewhere as well. I got one for $161 + tax with free overnight shipping. Should have it on Monday.
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- Post #6,840
- Apr 19, 2009
- Forum: Displays
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[Retired] The LCD Thread

Just to clarify, I was refering to dithering of colors instead of a smooth transition. I may have confused dithering and gradients in the context of LCDs. When I purchased a 19" LCD previously, it said it supported 16.7 million colors when it obviously didn't come close and the dithering was...
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- Post #6,352
- Jan 9, 2009
- Forum: Displays
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[Retired] The LCD Thread

Are the gradients noticable when browsing the web or just general usage with the G2400WD? My wife has an older 19" LCD, and the gradients drive me nuts on it, so I've kept my CRT around. I was interested in the G2400WD, but not sure how bad the gradients look on it compared to an IPS or MVA...
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- Post #6,340
- Jan 8, 2009
- Forum: Displays
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Best bang for the buck...which X2 to pick up?

Stop being lazy and search already. :thumbsdown:
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- Post #30
- Jul 27, 2006
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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ING Direct up to 4.00%

Great, now they are only at LEAST .5% behind everyone else.
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- Post #3
- Mar 31, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Logitech MX3100 keyboard/mouse combo $65 shipped AR

Newegg had this for $87 last week before the rebate. It was only $52 when I ordered it. :)
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- Post #10
- Jan 8, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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XBOX 360 ONSALE at Barnes and Noble

I'm getting a Xbox360... The games on the PS3 will be on PC anyway... or the Xbox360. If you're lucky, maybe Sony will allow you to integrate the PS3 with your PC, and will take it over and hide DRM malware that you can't remove. :)
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- Post #25
- Nov 6, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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XBOX 360 ONSALE at Barnes and Noble

Do you read much?
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- Post #13
- Nov 5, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Civ 4 "collectors edition" $36.99 @ frys

Shipping kills it for me. Ground is $6.50, and 2nd Day is $7.50.
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- Post #12
- Oct 30, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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1 Mile wireless INternet Router!!!!!!

Too bad you need open field line of site, and you also need to hope that there isn't any other interference along the way. Good luck with that. :)
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- Post #3
- Oct 26, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Get a $10 Gift Card with purchase of Age of Empires III at CC

I thought that ended yesterday? Is that deal going again this week?
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- Post #2
- Oct 23, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Worthy upgrade? friend offered $200 for my X800XL

I had the same question. I thought about selling my X800XL on ebay, and getting a 7800gt for $299 after rebate. What do you guys think? Is there a big improvement to the 7800GT?
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- Post #12
- Oct 21, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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ReplayTV kick-a** deals...

Hmm... For only $10 a month I get an dual tuner HD DVR from my cable company so I can record HDTV, or I can buy a ReplayTV to record SDTV, hope I get the rebate back, and pay $12.95/month. No thanks.
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- Post #22
- Sep 24, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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World of Warcraft - Lowest Price anywhere?

So? Its all relative to their cost of living. If you make $60,000 a year in New York, you're a poor mofo, but if you make $60,000 in Tenessee, you're a rich mofo. :)
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- Post #101
- Jul 21, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Borders/ Waldenbooks 30% off book/CD/DVD coupon

You're still paranoid. THATS what. Better not buy any books in the store and take them home either - someone will just steal them. :D
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- Post #12
- Jul 20, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Chrysler Employee Discounts for Everyone

Anybody can custom order their own vehicle. They may not be able to track it, the dealership will have to do that for them, but they can custom order it.
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- Post #39
- Jul 10, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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nForce 4 6.54 ForceWare killed my computer!!

You sure you didn't f it up when taking the northbridge fan off and putting on the new heatsink?
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- Post #2
- Jul 9, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards
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GM Employee Discount for everyone Now Extended till 10/1!!!!

I love the Internet. Anyone can talk out of their ass, and not back up anything with facts. Get a clue.
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- Post #158
- Jul 6, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Alienware® PCI Express Motherboard with Intel® 915 Chipset

The Alienware doesn't come with a videocard? The 6800 will fit as long as it is a PCI-Express version, and NOT AGP. You're paying too much if you're buying an Alienware, BTW. ;)
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- Post #2
- Jun 25, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards
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GM Employee Discount for everyone Now Extended till 10/1!!!!

So, now we're just making up our own stats?
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- Post #123
- Jun 15, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways

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