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Pentium or Amd? pls help

"i have a $90 barton 2500+ running at 3200+ speeds. cheaper than 160 and is faster than a 2.4C, and i dont think my rig will be dated anytime soon.. " You are comparing an overclocked chip to a non-overclocked chip, see anything wrong with that comparison? Also the 2.4c overclocks well with...
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- Post #28
- Aug 15, 2003
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Pentium or Amd? pls help

"ha, while it's true the pentium is faster and will make for a faster computer CPU wise, it is also A LOT more expensive." I don't think the price-to-performance ratio is in AMDs favor anymore. This is sad, as I have been using AMD chips since the K6-2s for this reason. I recently researched...
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- Post #14
- Aug 12, 2003
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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cpu running hot

I just used the thermal pad, not AS3 with it. You are saying I should remove the entire pad and just use AS3?
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- Post #9
- Aug 12, 2003
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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cpu running hot

I recently built a P4 2.4C system as well. I have a antec case with two 120mm fans, the case temp is low, but the CPU is running around 60C under full load. I have had AMD systems until recently, and this still seems darn hot to me. (Granted this is with a retail HS/FAN, which I wouldn't have...
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- Post #4
- Aug 12, 2003
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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SOLUTION: Keep fan running after shutdown

Fenris summed up what I was going to say. I don't see how your CPU would get hotter right after shutdown. No additional heat into the system. Maybe I'm making an assumption here though. Is your CPU the hottest thing in your system? If the answer is no, maybe the heat that was being pushed...
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- Post #9
- Aug 27, 2002
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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LAN party and W3

I have about 8 people coming over for a LAN party and one of the games we are planning on playing is W3. I and at least 3 of the others have purchased the game, not sure about the remainder. Can you play like W2 with 2 people per CD on a LAN or does everyone have to own a copy? Thx
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- Jul 23, 2002
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows
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How do you think the new ATi card is gonna stack up??

Well, the review is up and it looks like the card kicks arse (though I didn't like that they don't know what the core and memory will be clocked at yet.) Still $399 retail, ouchies. Think I will wait to see how the NV30 is priced.
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- Post #33
- Jul 18, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Pentium 5? AMD has Hammer in production already

One thing to throw in the hopper (I know all this is pointless, but I am bored at work) is that Intels 64-bit processor will not be backward compatible, it will have to run 32-bit applications through software emulation. Which, as I understand it, will make it very slow in 32-bit. AMDs...
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- Post #55
- Jul 14, 2002
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Thoughts on P4's increasing popularity?

Good point about the hammer. If it is good, you will see the tide shift again. IMO, the whole thing boils down to price versus performance. When the P4 first came out it was damn pricey AND you had to buy into RDRAM which was also pricey. To boil it all down, you could buy an athlon system...
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- Post #21
- Jul 14, 2002
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Is Arctic Silver II worth the money?

I saw a 2-3 degree (C) drop going to ASII from the freebie white paste stuff. On one hand, 2-3 degrees probably means nothing to my CPU, but it does make me feel better. And you can get a syringe of the stuff for ~$5, which will easily do 10+ CPUs. That is 50 CENTS a CPU, not really a budget...
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- Post #28
- Jul 14, 2002
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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LCD woes...

I have a GEMSTAR GL- 821A which I got from newegg.com. It is rated at a 25ms response time (but as someone previously mentioned, every manufacturer seems to measure that differently, it doesn't mean much). Anyway it is good for games. I haven't seen any ghosting at all during normal FPS play...
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- Post #12
- Jul 13, 2002
- Forum: Displays
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Reasonably priced 17" LCD?

I bought a GEMSTAR GL- 821A 17" LCD monitor from newegg.com. It is great for DVD and games. No DVI connection though. Only $510 though... Just FYI, if you live in somewhere that a Fry's electronics is available they carry this monitor (at least mine does in Austin) and it sells for about the...
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- Post #4
- Jul 13, 2002
- Forum: Displays
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What = What with NVidia chipsets?

Holding out for the 'best' thing possible is a neverending game though. Nvidia and ATI both release new chipset at least once (generally twice) a year, so there is ALWAYS a bigger and badder product coming out 'in a couple months'. You could wait until you HAVE to upgrade (IE you get UT2003...
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- Post #6
- Jul 13, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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If the Parhelia was to have the same clock speed as the Ti 4600, would it be the best card up to date?

Dude has it right. "if they moved to the 0.13micron process, then it would reduce cost, not increase them. DUH!. " Well this is kinda true, but remeber that it isn't just snapping your fingers to reduce die size. You always need new equipment. A state of the art photolitho stepper and...
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- Post #26
- Jul 11, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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antialiasing, a question for you!

"Too much of a performance hit on GeForce cards. Except for older games, of course." Depends how you look at it. Normally just bumping up to a higher res will give you better all around results, but if you are resolution limited by your monitor AA isn't so bad. Remember anything over 60fps or...
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- Post #10
- Jul 11, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Should i get Ge force 4 Ti4400 now?

That's true. And a 4200 will still blow your G2 out of the water.
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- Post #5
- Jun 28, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Can't decide between Lite-On LTD3 or Pioneer DVD-ROm

I like my pioneer (tray though, not slot) it is very quiet, but I have to say that it has to be the high temperature running CD device I have ever owned. Maybe the slot ones are cooler?
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- Post #18
- Jun 28, 2002
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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LCDs for games? Sony vs KDS

"I know that LCDs are not good for games, " Actually, I don't think this is true anymore. If you get a LCD with a decent refresh rate (less than or equal to 25ms) it works really well with gaming. Some tournament level FPS player who is used to rocket jumping while performing 360 degree turns...
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- Post #10
- Jun 25, 2002
- Forum: Displays
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Best turn based PC game?

Master of Orion (II then I) Warlords II Deluxe ( I don't care for the newer warlords games, they limit you to too few types of units) Empire Deluxe (If you just love strategy games, and can deal with no eye candy, this one is still very very good)
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- Post #25
- Jun 24, 2002
- Forum: Windows
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Warcraft III release date

Anyone find it strange that WIII is releasing on July 3rd? It just seems like a poor choice, imo. Right before a national holiday (when UPS and FEDEX will be closed). Not that that is Blizzard's fault, it just seems like a bad choice. They had already missed the first of half of 2002, when...
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- Thread
- Jun 24, 2002
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows
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Medal Of Honor

I really liked MOHAA. The sniper level (the one with the snow and trees) was a bit tedious for me, and the tank levels were easy (by a neat change of pace imo). Overall a great game. Didn't care too much for the single player in RTCW (MP is good though). Chicks in tight leather uniforms and...
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- Post #10
- Jun 24, 2002
- Forum: Windows
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What's the best flight simulator game out there?

How does IL-2 compare to MS combat flight sim 2 Pacific?
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- Post #8
- Jun 16, 2002
- Forum: Windows
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Vampire The Masquerade: Redemption

I thought the game sucked arse, but even I think it was probably worth $5.
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- Post #4
- Jun 16, 2002
- Forum: Windows
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Win 2000 Upgrade and USB problem

I just upgraded two systems to Win 2000 from 98se. Got everything up and running other than the USB ports. Will reinstalling the Via 4-in-1's solve this problem (system specs below)? Also, I noticed that my PCI mass storage controller has a '!' on it, what is up with this? Thanks! 1 giga...
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- Jun 13, 2002
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Operating Systems
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3dmark rigged?

I think what people are saying is that it is supposed to be a real world type test. Since most of us don't see a splash screen every 30 seconds during real world type use, having that splash screen be a 'pre-cache' time period is not a realistic test. Having said all that, I agree with...
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- Post #8
- Jun 13, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Flatpanel/LCD for gaming

I bought a 17" Gem (GL-821A) for my wife and have been playing a bunch of games on it just to test it out. It has a very fast response time, I have seen very little ghosting (If I rocket jump with a 180 degree turn I will see a very little amount). Actually I kind of prefer the monitor to my...
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- Post #2
- Jun 11, 2002
- Forum: Displays
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Video card advances are stagnant without 3dfx

I still have one in one of my kid's boxes. I owned 2 at one point in time (picked up the second after 3DFX went under for around $100). The card was decent, but really not head and shoulders above the competition even with superior image quality figured in (really non-competitive actually at...
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- Post #29
- Jun 10, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Geforce 4 Ti 4600 less fps than GF2 MX!!

What does vsync actually do?
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- Post #14
- Jun 9, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Video card advances are stagnant without 3dfx

"Buy new V5 5500s? Oh, yes you can! How many do you want? If the features were old and the card out of date before it even came out and with nearly no driver support, why is the demand there?" Ah, did you think about that before you wrote it? If the demand was that high, why do they still...
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- Post #22
- Jun 9, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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DOOM 3 will have better performance on ATI cards instead on Nvidia?????

Running additional monitors will kill your framerate though, no?
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- Post #11
- Jun 8, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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fanless GF4 Ti 4400

Man, are those just huge copper plates? Really neat idea if it works, but I am surprised the weight doesn't damage the AGP slot. Or is there additional mounting hardware?
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- Post #9
- Jun 8, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Video card advances are stagnant without 3dfx

Quake 3 really isn't a good measure though. The game is almost, what, 3 years old now? There are games that even a g4 can't run at 85 fps at 1600x1200 (especially with FSAA engaged). Heck some of the newer games I can't even pull 40 fps with a g4 at those settings. So the power does matter...
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- Post #6
- Jun 7, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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All those running pirated Windows XP - read this!

Nothingman "It kind of pisses me off since I really haven't seen much difference other than stability since Win 95." If you've actually used Win95 and NT and you can't notice a stability difference you've got issues. Just normally use the Win95 box for a few weeks and I bet you reboot it...
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- Post #199
- Jun 7, 2002
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Cleaning LCD

Does it matter if the display is on or off during the process?
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- Post #3
- Jun 4, 2002
- Forum: Displays
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All those running pirated Windows XP - read this!

NWR has it right, Microsoft basically forces you to upgrade every couple of years. It kind of pisses me off since I really haven't seen much difference other than stability since Win 95. (And I really only upgraded from 3.1 as new games weren't supported on 3.1 anymore). So I kind of think of...
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- Post #78
- May 29, 2002
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Radeon 128MB vs. GeForce 4 . . . close contest?

Oh yeah, forgot about refresh rate. That has to do with the quality of your monitor, not the size though. In my experience anything above 60-70 hz is flicker free. Maybe I was reading too much into it, it just seemed that the size of the monitor and max gaming res were being linked. Edit...
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- Post #11
- May 26, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Leadtek Ti4400 noise level

I think in one of Tom's reviews he mentions that he appreciated the reasonable sound level from this card. He compared the single fan on the MSI card to a blowdrier. So while this card isn't whisper quiet, I think it is one of the better (in terms of noise) cards out there.
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- Post #6
- May 26, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Radeon 128MB vs. GeForce 4 . . . close contest?

Why would your monitor size influence what res you run games in? Am I smoking crack again? I understand why you wouldn't want your desktop at 1600x1200 on a 19 inch monitor, the icons get all small and stuff. But in games when I adjust the res the object stays the same size regardless of...
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- Post #9
- May 26, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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I just ran a benchmark on the Parhelia!!!

No, I agree the card is cool, I just don't think tri-monitor support will be a major draw to gamers. Especially if the card isn't faster than a G4 and still costs $450+ (which is what I have heard). Yeah Matrox has always had very nice visual quality. I don't notice it in 3-D, but damn, a...
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- Post #19
- May 26, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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I just ran a benchmark on the Parhelia!!!

It isn't just cost or deskspace (though those can be important factors). A fair number of people, many even most, would prefer to have a single, large, better quality monitor or LCD than 3 smaller, lower quality ones. If you are going to spend X dollars, you can get a single nice display, two...
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- Post #15
- May 25, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards

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