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Decided to be brave and overclock for first time

Hello I have just brought a new HSF and thermal paste I have a Artic Freezer 7 Pro and Artic Silver Thermal Compound. Current System is Gigabyte P35-S3L 4GB XMS2 800Mhz (5-5-5-18) Ram E7200 CPU ATI 3650 Graphics Card 250GB Seagate Baracuda 16MB Cache Hardrive. Antec Sonata Case...
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- Jul 17, 2008
- Replies: 2
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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E7200 - P35 S3L Gigabyte Motherboard - which HSF?

Hello I have just brought a new HSF and thermal paste I have a Artic Freezer 7 Pro and Artic Silver Thermal Compound. Current System is Gigabyte P35-S3L 4GB XMS2 800Mhz (5-5-5-18) Ram E7200 CPU ATI 3650 Graphics Card 250GB Seagate Baracuda 16MB Cache Hardrive. Antec Sonata Case...
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- Jul 17, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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E7200 - 45-50 Idle and 65-70 when full load - good or bad?

core temp x64
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- Post #4
- Jul 16, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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E7200 - 45-50 Idle and 65-70 when full load - good or bad?

I have just built my PC and these are the temps I am getting. E7200 - Gigabyte P35S3L. I used the thermal paste given with the stock heat sink but accidently spread it out abit and took some off by mistake. Should I stop using computer immediately and buy some more thermal compound if so which...
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- Jul 15, 2008
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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4gb v 8gb

Got a 4gb computer, jus wondering if 8gb willmake a huge diff if i dont do gaming?
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- Jul 15, 2008
- Replies: 26
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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New PC coming today! Which software ?

Lol bit of an open thread but jsut wondering when everyone gets a new PC which software do they install I'm going with Vista x64 and Office 2007 but after that I tend to just find loads of freeware stuff which i never use.... quite fancy a clean computer this time.. What do people use for...
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- Jul 15, 2008
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows
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E7200 Overclocking

Hello, Thanks for your reply, how do i make sure RAM voltage is set right? would it be a auto thing or something I need to manually change?
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- Post #6
- Jul 14, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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E7200 Overclocking

OKay just up the FSB and thats it? sounds do able... did u use a stock cooler? I take on board the complicated comment, i agree... I understood it in theory up to memory timings and gave up lol.. so annoying that i cant do something which 1000s of people can.
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- Post #4
- Jul 14, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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E7200 Overclocking

Hello I've read the guides a number oif times, and it all looks too complicated for me. Does anyone know the perfect voltage/speed (ghz) for E7200 on Gigabtye P35-S3L using stock cooling. also will I need to change memory timings for Corsair 4GB Kit (2x2GB) DDR2 800MHz/PC2-6400 XMS2...
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- Jul 14, 2008
- Replies: 5
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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E7200 - P35 S3L Gigabyte Motherboard - which HSF?

OKay Ill use stock at 3.2 then. When over clocking whats all this memory timings business and voltage increase - I've read countless info and I just dont get it. SOme people increase voltage /some don't - some change timings/some don't
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- Jul 14, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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E7200 - P35 S3L Gigabyte Motherboard - which HSF?

Come on guys does any one have a quick answer/suggestion for me?
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- Post #2
- Jul 14, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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E7200 - P35 S3L Gigabyte Motherboard - which HSF?

Good Morning, I have brought a PC and initally wasn't going to do any other clocking but become a bit more braver and looking to get 3.2 and/or 3.6 with a new HSF. I am concerned though as the case Antec Sonata III may be too small for the one I'm looking at Hyper Z600 Passive Six Heatpipe...
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- Jul 13, 2008
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Two very silly questions... answers on a postcard?

Hello I have brought a PC which arrives soon, however now had worries about cooling. I think I am going to buy an additional 120mm fan (about £5) so thought why not, and not considering buying a heatsink. Hyper Z600 Passive Six Heatpipe AMD CPU Cooler - £33 I was wondering if a, is...
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- Jul 11, 2008
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Just brought new PC and now scared

Hello Guys, I brought a new PC which is alrite for a budget one. E7200 P35-S3G Gigabyte Motherboard 4GB Ram THe thing is I brought a dirt cheap graphics card (512MB Sapphire 3650 ATI) as I don't game due to having a PS3, and planning to upgrade to a Ati 4870 at XMAS. Thing is I...
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- Jul 10, 2008
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Overclocking the FSB. E7200

Yeah, I might not even overclock - just wanted to see if I could using stock - was just upping FSB to 1066 to 1333 if thats even possible?
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- Post #7
- Jul 10, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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My new system - orded just now - please rate...

Well I will at Xmas, but have a PS3 so can't see me playing anything I haven't already got except maybe C&C and/or Age of Empires 3... or similar games if anyone has any suggestions? Will the 3650 b okay with vista 64 bit for that? and will it work with aero?
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- Post #6
- Jul 10, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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My new system - orded just now - please rate...

Think I'm going with Vista 64 now as I have heard good things about it and will work with my 4gb memory. I was worried as my monitor is a 19inch flat screen but not widescreen - get impression it mayb too small for vista. My graphics card sucks tho so not sure if Aero will be a good idea...
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- Jul 10, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Overclocking the FSB. E7200

Hello Guys I have a E7200, and Gigabyte p35-S3G. I also have Earthwatts PSU 500W and 4gb 800mhz Cosair XMS2. Now I don't have any additional cooling except stock and a standard 120mm fan at the rear of computer. What would I need if anything to increase the FSB from 1066 to 1333mhz...
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- Jul 9, 2008
- Replies: 10
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Sapphire HD 3650 512MB DDR2 Dual DVI TV Out PCI-E Graphics Card

Hello Guys, I have a Sapphire HD 3650 512MB DDR2 Dual DVI TV Out PCI-E Graphics Card and just wondering what games if any will that play average/well? and which OS is better to use it on? Other notable components are E7200 Core 2 Duo P35-S3G Gigabyte Motherboard 4 Gb Cosiar XMS2 RAM...
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- Jul 9, 2008
- Replies: 2
- Forum: TVs
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Vista SP1 or Windows XP SP3

Well when you say gaming how much gaming can a 3650 generally do? I will use it alot for Football Manager lol... which one is best for that?
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- Jul 9, 2008
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Vista SP1 or Windows XP SP3

Hello Guys Just brought a new PC :). It comes Monday Spec is E7200 Core 2 Duo Processor P35-S3G Gigabyte Motherboard 4Gb Cosair XMS2 Memory 250gb Harddrive - 16mb cache 3650 512mb Graphics Card (I'm upgrading at XMas) Now, its a budget PC and just wondeirng should I go with...
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- Jul 9, 2008
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Operating Systems
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My new system - orded just now - please rate...

I finally bite the bullet and brought the components for my PC - I went with the following :- Item: Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 2.53GHz (1066MHz) Socket 775 3MB L2 Cache Retail Boxed Processor - Qty: 1 Item: Seagate ST3250410AS 250GB Hard Drive SATAII 7200rpm 16MB Cache - OEM - Qty: 1 Item...
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- Jul 9, 2008
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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Buying comp in 5mins - need quick clarification

Gigabyte GA-P35-S3G v Gigabyte GA-P31-S3G Theres a price difference of about £15 with P35 being more expensive I'm using E7200 chip, and Ati 3850 graphics card and 4gb 800mhz memory. Opinions please? Can't decide if I even need P35 Antec Case with 500 watt eartwatts psu also 250gb...
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- Jul 9, 2008
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Motherboards
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Two Systems - One must be picked and/or improved upon :)

Thats interesting about the decode hardware, I havea 6600gt (AGP) or something similar and brought it thinking it would play HD codecs and was stupidly disappointed when it didn't, I assumed it would be processor related as I only have a 2600athlon xp. Anyway taking into account advice from...
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- Jul 9, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Two Systems - One must be picked and/or improved upon :)

Thanks for the reply, yes System 2 is onboard graphics. I can get the 4850 for a tenner more, but already overbudget... I've been using a AMD Sempron so this should feel amazing regardless. I have three quick questions, 1, I will be using Windows XP SP3 (Is that the best OS to use...
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- Jul 9, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Super Budget PC- £300

Hello Marc, Ive built a new topic, with detailing of two PC's im considering, one with a slight modification on your suggestion. I cancelled order and decided to read up some more Please let me know Thanks for your help.
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- Jul 9, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Two Systems - One must be picked and/or improved upon :)

1. Budget = £350 inc VAT + Delivery. 2. Items you need the budget to cover = Motherboard, CPU, PSU, Graphics, Case , Memory. 3. Types of uses you want to use the computer for = Unsure, I really only need it for high definitation codecs like h264. x.264 and Football Manager although part of me...
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- Jul 9, 2008
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building
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Best sub £75 graphics card?

Good Afternoon, I am buying a budget graphics card and just wondering which way I should go? Hoping to use scan.co.uk preferably but if anyone else knows anywhere better then I will go there. I'd like HDMI but probabaly dreaming.. so far suggestions from friends have been the ATI...
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- Jul 8, 2008
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Super Budget PC- £300

Hello, I've gone with the scan route as seems a little cheaper and has the E7200 - if I gone with everything else from otherclockers would have had to pay two delivery charges. E7200 Gigabyte GA-P31-S3G 2GB Geil DDR2 250GB SATA drive Corsair VX550 PSU Powercolor 3850 I do...
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- Jul 8, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Super Budget PC- £300

Thanks guys, I'll have a look. Im drawing up a shortlist tonight so your help is appreciated. I have a PS3 so don't tend to play games unless its a Command and Conquer type game, but like thought of having a half decent graphics card just incase (I'm weird lol) Anyway if anyone else has...
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- Jul 7, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Super Budget PC- £300

Hello Boys and Girls, I've gone and decided to build my own PC, most likely using overclockers.com (not sure if theres any better, recommendations welcomed. I want a PC - primarly for Football Manager and a few odd games and x264 movies. My budget is £300, I don't need a dvd drive as...
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- Jul 7, 2008
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building

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