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Question Amd 3700x , much cooler with Max processor state at 95%

running a 3700x at stock , and the AMD balanced plan summer heat got me tweaking to get the temps lower, and Im surprised that lowering the Max processor state to 95% , results in a sold 20 degrees cooler avg temp under normal use, with no real (detectable) loss of performance. didnt...
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- Jun 28, 2020
- Replies: 10
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Outlast deluxe edition pc game free from humble bundle.

Damn, I dl the thing via torrent as they suggest, and discover they don't tell you how to actually run the thing under Steam when obtained that way. Gave up trying to find out how and re downloaded it using steam . Are they morons?
- RockNRule
- Post #4
- Sep 22, 2017
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Buy these ear buds for $12 shipped and thank me later ;) Now at Amazon

The writeup on those earphones was done by someone who learned English as a 4th language. That said, these are available all over the place, Amazon included. Very well reviewed. I never heard of them till this ad popped up.
- RockNRule
- Post #4
- May 7, 2017
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Mozilla is finally adding a worthwhile feature to Firefox

I must live a charmed life. I browse far and wide for decades, use FF almost exclusively with a few popular plugins , and have never been infected with anything. The way ya'll talk, you have to reload your op sys 52 times a year after the weekly infection.
- RockNRule
- Post #23
- Jun 15, 2016
- Forum: Windows
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Free Cyclists Against Mean People Stickers (message on Facebook)

How about people against cyclists? You know, the ones that race down city streets 2" from your face.
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- Jan 22, 2016
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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PSA: TigerDirect reincarnated as B2B storefront, don't bother browsing!

If they actually deliver a brick with a smiley face on it, be sure to let us know!
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- Post #55
- Jan 9, 2016
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Giants: Citizen kabuto (GOG)

Tried to sign up early Sat (2am est) and the site refuses to generate a new account
- RockNRule
- Post #6
- Dec 12, 2015
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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pc wont post. PSU works but still can be defective?

Actually, this is the best possible news. Cheap to replace, and less hassle than the MB
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- Post #7
- Jun 24, 2015
- Forum: Power Supplies
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pc wont post. PSU works but still can be defective?

I've built and owned PC's for over 35 years and so rarely has a PS failed on me that when one started to go, ever so slowly, it took me a while to figure it out. First RARE random reboots. This over months. Than one day, the mb lights go on but the PC wont boot. As soon as I put a...
- RockNRule
- Post #6
- Jun 24, 2015
- Forum: Power Supplies
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I have some vintage Yamaha stereo equipment but no idea how good it is. Comments?

Still using a RV 502 Receiver. Won't die. Sounds great.
- RockNRule
- Post #8
- Jun 9, 2015
- Forum: Audio Components
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Decent Power Supply under $20 ?

I made it clear I was talking about the CX430. The price you actually pay, before or after rebate, means nothing, it is what it is. Prev posters talked about the fact that there was frequently a rebate on this ps. Yeah, a ps that lists for 14.99 is probably/certainly junk but...
- RockNRule
- Post #24
- Jun 6, 2015
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Decent Power Supply under $20 ?

Never said everyone here was full of crap, let the shoe fit. I read 10 different reviews by respected sites before deciding the CX430 was more than sufficient for my needs. The suggestion that you have to spend $75 or you're getting a piece of junk is absurd, and elitist. Dentists...
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- Post #20
- Jun 2, 2015
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Decent Power Supply under $20 ?

Folks like to scare you by claiming so and so wont' hold up, yadda yadda. But like a dentist that insists you pull that tooth, how do you know if he's got a clue if you do what he says. Once the tooth is gone..... Unless you can cite cite high failure rate or poor power performance, why bash...
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- Post #18
- Jun 1, 2015
- Forum: Power Supplies
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SOLVED: Issues with new Logitech MK550 Keyboard / Mouse combo

Just bought one of these refurb and have had NO issues at all. I used an existing wireless dongle I already had in the back on the computer, that I was using for the Logitech trackman. Problem must be specific to certain motherboards, that possibly emit too much rf. Great keyboard.
- RockNRule
- Post #8
- May 8, 2014
- Forum: Mice
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Gadget Getters! AMEX Cardholders: FREE Lifetime ShopRunner Membership ($79/yr. value)

Just did shoprunner for the first time, ordered from Tigerdirect LATE Friday night, was on my door step 12 noon Monday. UPS didn't even wait around for a signature, which was kind of odd, they usually do, just left it there (indoor apt.)
- RockNRule
- Post #102
- Dec 18, 2013
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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amex is having small biz sat promo 10 off 10 or more.

Yeah, the $10 sucks, but I have 10 cards to use, so can't complain. And there are tons of listings on the amex map in NY , all valid for the deal.
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- Post #10
- Nov 28, 2013
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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amex is having small biz sat promo 10 off 10 or more.

Yer all talking out yer pituties, else you live in some boondock. Cities riddled with stores taking amex. look them up on the map they provide
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- Post #7
- Nov 27, 2013
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Are rebates still a scam? What % actually send a check?

There are two kinds of people in the world. Those that get their rebates because they can read, and those that don't get them because they either can't follow instructions or don't even attempt rebates, due to some foolish belief that they never come. I think only one rebate failed in...
- RockNRule
- Post #48
- Nov 16, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Kingston 120GB SSDNow $80

Have one of these in my main system for a year, worked flawlessly.
- RockNRule
- Post #8
- Sep 13, 2013
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Monoprice mechanical keyboard

Yeah, a keyboard with no media or special function keys. I rate them right up there with my Abacus.
- RockNRule
- Post #12
- Dec 11, 2012
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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omg!!! an ssd deal!!! 512gb agility4 $280ar

They are pushing their stock price down just as fast. booyah.
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- Post #17
- Nov 2, 2012
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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HOT! 4 replacement Oral B Brushes for Oral B electric toothbrushes 2.95

I was gonna say I tried these and now I have my teeth sitting in a nice little jar by my nightstand. But I won't.
- RockNRule
- Post #16
- Dec 18, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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HOT! Ultimate Ears Triple.Fi 10 In-Ear-Monitors for $99!

I'm pretty happy with my $10 buds and custom made by me foam earplugs. $400 is a fake price. Probably costs $20 or less to make.
- RockNRule
- Post #23
- Dec 5, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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There are no more download slots available for free users right now.

rapidlyturningtocrapshare.
- RockNRule
- Post #13
- Oct 26, 2009
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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MS Technet subscription $249 + tax for 15 months

no
- RockNRule
- Post #116
- Oct 25, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Acronis True Image Now Free For Western Digital Drives.

Has anyone used the Backup utilities built into Windows 7 to clone and restore their system? I was reading about it and it sounded reasonably powerful, and comes with the Op Sys.
- RockNRule
- Post #31
- Oct 9, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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FAQ-DDR3 Memory Selection, and Scaling ------

I just shopped for ddr3 for a new i5 build. They are not even selling the slow stuff anymore as far as I can tell. I picked up a 4gig Corsair kit for $80 after a rebate. CL9 but I doubt it matters for real apps. I benched the build and it's just fine. So far a perfect match for the MSI p55-53
- RockNRule
- Post #10
- Sep 26, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Gigabyte GA-P55-UD4P de-activates 2 DIMM slots

Great link for the o'clock. I went for the Corsair CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 $80 after rebate, best deal I could find on quality RAM. I know the timings are not killer, but I have little need for...
- RockNRule
- Post #34
- Sep 22, 2009
- Forum: Motherboards
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Gigabyte GA-P55-UD4P de-activates 2 DIMM slots

Thanks for the info. So far I see just a few random problems, nothing that would scare me off. If I waited for a board with no problems I'd still be running my pocket calculator from 1970. I understand the CD53 lacks some of the high end features of the others in the series, but I'm not...
- RockNRule
- Post #30
- Sep 21, 2009
- Forum: Motherboards
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Gigabyte GA-P55-UD4P de-activates 2 DIMM slots

I looked at hardwareforums.com, can't find a thing there. Do you have a link?
- RockNRule
- Post #28
- Sep 21, 2009
- Forum: Motherboards
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Gigabyte GA-P55-UD4P de-activates 2 DIMM slots

There is only 1 neg comment on the MSI P55-CD53 on Newegg from someone that had a shorting problem. The others are glowing. Why bash this board for no reason?
- RockNRule
- Post #26
- Sep 21, 2009
- Forum: Motherboards

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