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Built new computer - CPU fan very loud

Hmm, didn't think that would have much of an effect since it only moves air AROUND the case, but okay. Yep, they're fine; thanks for asking. Whoops, didn't think that would have an effect on my cooling! Thanks! Yeah, hm... What's a good replacement heatsink for a quad core AM3 socket? I...
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- Post #10
- Jul 10, 2009
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Built new computer - CPU fan very loud

The highest I could get the fan and CPU core temperature with 4 instances of CPU burn in running is 6000 RPM and 54 degrees (with GPU idle). How hot can a Phenom II get and still be safe (and last a long time), if I start messing with fan speeds? The case is on a wooden floor. I'm pretty...
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- Post #8
- Jul 10, 2009
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Built new computer - CPU fan very loud

So you recommend buying replacement case fans with a higher CFM?
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- Post #5
- Jul 9, 2009
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Built new computer - CPU fan very loud

Well, if the CPU fan speed was forcefully lowered, the CPU would get hot, right? I mean, it crossed the 60's under load when the case was closed WHILE being very loud. So it might be more of a ventilation problem.... I'm actually trying to decide how to make the fans run at about 3k RPM...
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- Post #3
- Jul 9, 2009
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Built new computer - CPU fan very loud

I just build a new computer with the following specs: Cooler Master Cosmos 1000 Case Gigabyte AM3 770NB/710SB Mobo Crucial 2x2GB DDR3 RAM AMD Phenom X4 945 CPU WD 1 TB HDD Sapphire 4890 HD GPU Corsair 520HX PSU LG SATA DVD+-RW My computer was being quite loud, even at idle and...
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- Jul 9, 2009
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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How much weight can a wooden computer desk hold?

I climbed on my desk without taking my monitor off. Usually the table is very sturdy and doesn't move when you just push it without climbing on it, but when I was on it, it shook just a tiny bit when I rocked it. However, it didn't appear to bend or strain under the weight, so I guess it'll...
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- Post #17
- Jul 7, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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i7 920 build----review? Thanks you guys

Dude you sure you need 12 GB? I'd just get one 3x2 GB kit, then order another one later if you feel like it's not enough. Cause it probably will be..
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- Post #8
- Jul 6, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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How to pack a computer for moving?

You could take it apart and pack everything in foam/bubble wrap separately. But make sure to take lots of pictures so you know how to assemble it properly. Or, don't pack the computer in with everything else, and just put it in the back seat of your car (you'll have to move your car too, right?)
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- Post #2
- Jul 6, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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How much weight can a wooden computer desk hold?

Sorry I like my CRT just fine. :P It's good flat CRT that can do 1400x1050@100hz, not one of those cheap ones (though I still bought it for $50 on ebay). Yes, I'll do this instead if I decide that putting everything on the desk is dangerous. :) Thanks for the advice. On close inspection...
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- Post #6
- Jul 6, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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How much weight can a wooden computer desk hold?

Hi everyone, I have a 71 lb computer monitor and a laptop on this computer desk right here. I just ordered some parts from Newegg to build a new computer with, including 37 lb for the case alone. I'm wondering if the desk will be able to hold up the computer AND the monitor, since that will be...
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- Jul 6, 2009
- Replies: 21
- Forum: Computer Building
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64bit or 32bit Windows 7?

DONT use 32 bit, you will not be able to use all 4 GB of your RAM.
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- Post #3
- Jul 6, 2009
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Nexuiz -- UT99/Quake3 successor?

What about UT2004? It did better than UT3, as far as I know.
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- Post #8
- Jul 6, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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Windows 7: Home Premium or Professional?

Even if you could, that would cost significantly more than just getting Pro in the first place, considering you'd have to pay for both upgrade packages. Plus, you can get Pro at a discount right now.
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- Post #38
- Jul 6, 2009
- Forum: Operating Systems
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PC Building Advice Needed!

If you like multi tasking, 4 cores are better than 2. Also, some games are more optimized for several cores than others (usually there is a negative correlation between the age of the game and how many cores it uses).
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- Post #4
- Jul 5, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Parts check for cheap, non-hardcore gaming box

Ah, my bad, sorry. So you're getting the one with adware on it, then?
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- Post #16
- Jul 5, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Parts check for cheap, non-hardcore gaming box

Which one? If it's IDE, make sure your motherboard supports IDE. Some newer ones don't.
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- Post #14
- Jul 5, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Help me disable a computer.

Install Conficker! lol edit: put passwords on all the accounts then password the bios? or is that irreversible?
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- Post #2
- Jul 5, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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what is best graphics card I can use

It's probably that the CPU can't handle that much overvolting. You can only overvolt CPUs so far before they become unstable, no matter how much of a power supply you have. If it's supposed to overvolt that far, then it could be slightly defective. =P Really, the way I see it, all CPUs have...
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- Post #70
- Jul 5, 2009
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Windows 7: Home Premium or Professional?

If that fails, there's still a $200 difference between preordering Pro upgrade and buying Pro full (and $150 for Home Premium), for which you'll probably be able to find a cheap copy of Vista Home Basic on E-Bay to install over. So pre-ordering the upgrade saves you money over the full...
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- Post #33
- Jul 5, 2009
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Is the maximum memory of a motherboard just for RAM, or video card memory too?

Cool, thanks!
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- Post #3
- Jul 5, 2009
- Forum: Motherboards
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I have a parts kit picked out, but I want some input from The Collective!

Alright, thanks for your help!
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- Post #13
- Jul 5, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Is the maximum memory of a motherboard just for RAM, or video card memory too?

This mobo looks really nice with Crossfire, especially for its price: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813186168 But if the 8 GB memory limit includes memory from video cards, then the maximum RAM limit is easily under 6 GB, since 1 GB cards are pretty common now. Which would...
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- Jul 5, 2009
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Motherboards
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Upgrade from Vista Home Prem to 7 Pro?

What about Home Basic to W7 Pro? I'm considering pre-ordering Pro, then buying Home Basic off of Ebay if the upgrade trick fails.
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- Post #3
- Jul 5, 2009
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Final Build Check

Heh, I made the same mistake! If you look carefully, that mobo is incompatible with DDR3 - you need DDR2 or a different mobo.
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- Post #2
- Jul 5, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Steam Account Stolen?

Tip: make a new account for every game to minimize losses :)
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- Post #27
- Jul 5, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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I have a parts kit picked out, but I want some input from The Collective!

Hmm, okay, thanks. I wonder if I saw what you wanted me to see, so I'll write it here: For Southbridge: SB710 only seems to be missing RAID 5 as opposed to SB750. Raid 5 means I'm going to RAID at least 3 HDs. Now don't get me wrong, this is pretty cool, but pointless for someone whose...
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- Post #11
- Jul 5, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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What's your favorite free FPS?

The demo version of Unreal Tournament 2004 has some decent maps. Last I checked (though it was a while ago), there were still servers for it up, and people playing. You could do that, or play with bots offline, which is honestly pretty fun too. And being a demo version, it's free of course.
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- Post #2
- Jul 4, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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Who is most to blame for the decline in PC gaming?

A lot of people buy PC games online now, or order them over the internet. I guess going to a store is more of a console tradition.
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- Post #115
- Jul 4, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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Is BF2 still a popular game?

Battlefield 2 is the 6th most played game among XFire users (go to http://www.xfire.com/games/ and click Hours once or twice). So is it still popular? That is a big YES!
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- Post #30
- Jul 4, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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CS: Source

Multiplayer games require a level of intuition that Single Player games do not, due to the challenge of fighting other human players. You could be a god at Serious Sam by knowing how everything works, being able to deal with a large amount of monsters and projectiles at a time, and reacting...
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- Post #7
- Jul 4, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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I have a parts kit picked out, but I want some input from The Collective!

Sorry for replying late again, I had work this time. You suggest I should pick up an AM3 board that supports DDR3 if I don't go with that Biostar mobo. I'm looking at this one here, since it's cheap and seems to support everything I need...
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- Post #9
- Jul 4, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Windows 7: Home Premium or Professional?

Consider the prices: $50 for Home Premium upgrade preorder $200 for Home Premium full $100 for Professional upgrade preorder $300 for Professional full The savings are $150-200. I'm willing to bet that you'll find an OEM copy of Windows Vista Home Basic to install on for under $150...
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- Post #25
- Jul 4, 2009
- Forum: Operating Systems
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I have a parts kit picked out, but I want some input from The Collective!

Well, I'll take your word on everything being able to fit in it, including the huge 4890 GPU. I'll think about it, thanks. Other than that, my setup looks fine, right? :D
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- Post #7
- Jul 4, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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I have a parts kit picked out, but I want some input from The Collective!

Thanks, I fixed the RAM to the G.SKILL 800! What's wrong with a big case? I know I picked the biggest one out there, but is something going to not work right because it's too big? I mean, I have a huge 71 lb CRT monitor, so I'm used to big stuff. Everything else in this build is going to...
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- Post #5
- Jul 4, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build Advice please!

XP 64 bit is unreliable, and XP 32 bit will limit you to about 2.5-3GB RAM due to the size of your graphics card. I'd recommend going with Windows 7 RC 64 bit for now, and Windows 7 64 bit later.
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- Post #11
- Jul 4, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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I have a parts kit picked out, but I want some input from The Collective!

Sorry about the RAM - it was really stupid of me! :headdesk: Thanks for catching that! I chose this one instead now: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...2&ref=dynamitedata.com ; the motherboard on the combo didn't look too reliable... (edit: changed the RAM again, this time to G.SKILL 800)...
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- Post #3
- Jul 4, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build Advice please!

I was curious to see what is wrong with the motherboard, but the link to it still does not work. :( edit: I think I figured out the problem - when copy pasting, you must have missed a 2 at the end of your URL
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- Post #4
- Jul 3, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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I have a parts kit picked out, but I want some input from The Collective!

Hi everyone, does this look fine for a gaming PC? Is everything compatible and reliable here? Sony OptiArc Drive - $31 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16827118030 Most other DVD drives seem more expensive and less reliable than this one. Where are the reliable drives when you...
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- Jul 3, 2009
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Computer Building
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Pixel Doubling on an LCD?

Sorry, I tried searching a lot and couldn't find any conclusive answers to my question through Google or forum search. So you're saying it depends on the monitor and cable type used, and doesn't depend on OS and graphics card, right? How do I find out which monitors support 1/2 resolution as...
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- Post #3
- Mar 3, 2009
- Forum: Displays
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Pixel Doubling on an LCD?

How do I enable pixel doubling on an LCD? In other words, if I run my LCD at exactly half its native resolution, how do I force it to use 2 pixels for 1 instead of complicated interpolation algorithms, to make the image look crisper? For example, if I want to run my 1440x900 laptop display...
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- Thread
- Mar 3, 2009
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Displays

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