Recent content by guruboy

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    5000 BE Temps

    The Brisbanes have had some problems with reporting incorrect temps, though it's true that those seem maybe just a little high. Do what that guy said ^
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    6400+ or Phenom?

    Go with the 6400+. It's only $155 @ the 'egg right now, which is incredible. It overclocks pretty well too...into the 3.4Ghz range easily. Phenom is too buggy right now, and $/performance for Phenom is slightly worse than C2D on average, which just isn't good enough. Plus Phenom only just got a...
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    Is the X2 truly that bad?

    I was wrong about Tcase, it's possible I made a mistake in my search. From your sources, it looks like the author at Overclock was able to get only some of the temperature information off of the chips he used. In addition, your quote about the DTS is misleading, you're missing the next part...
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    Is the X2 truly that bad?

    EDIT: Wow MU Engineer, I'm not sure Accord wants to read all this, after seeing your post. Oh well, he got himself into it. Accord certainly wants to be smart enough to turn something REALLY simple into something with lots of industry vocab words. All that talk for nothing! You still haven't...
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    Is the X2 truly that bad?

    accord99: You need to stop assuming I'm a fanboy. I didn't use that evidence to say that X2 is better than C2D. It's pretty damn obvious that beyond the 65w X2s, C2D totally wins...which is why I mentioned that $230 top price someone should pay for an X2, like I said, beyond that, there's no...
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    Is the X2 truly that bad?

    oops, double post. mod can delete this.
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    Is the X2 truly that bad?

    C2Ds are only "hotter" because of a different sensor. They however use much less power. Both Intel and AMD label their heat sensors as accurate to within 1 degree Celsius of the actual. Different sensor, but I would hope they use the same temperature scale lol :) All C2Ds are rated at 65w...
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    Is the X2 truly that bad?

    C2D had X2 completely beat in price/performance when I bought my X2 3800+ Windsor last summer...but now my proc is 33% cheaper! (bought for $153, now just $98 or something) After looking at some benchmarks here at THG, I found that with the most recent price drop makes price/performance between...
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    What now? (Build Complete) Please Help!

    I've never met anyone who been "in the business" for 20 years for any business and calls people noobs. You sir, are a liar, or just quite immature.
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    What now? (Build Complete) Please Help!

    Good way to sum it up Croc. @robucf4: haha I only wish I was that meticulous! I try to be careful putting things together and then as I'm closing up the case I slam my knee into the side. Gotta be more patient!
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    What now? (Build Complete) Please Help!

    Oh I wasn't trying to be mean to the OP, this happened to me when I built my first computer. I ended up getting a little bored and doing a ton of unnecessary wire management and rearranging my desk. Rofl PC_Side_Line, oh really? Not "testing programs?" SuperPi - Simple benchmarking, TEST to...
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    Is the Human Brain the Fastest Cpu

    Brains and CPUs functions when put very plainly are similar, but they're really very different.
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    Why Nvidia, Why ATI, screw Best Buy XD

    We can talk about this all day, but I think to sum this all up, there's no point comparing the two companies as wholes. When you're in the market for a graphics card, post your budget and you'll get a slew of answers. The good thing about video cards is that (currently) all the newest ones use...
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    What now? (Build Complete) Please Help!

    Nah I just think it's a bit of a waste of time for a first time builder to have to learn about all these testing programs. They're cool to have, but first just have some fun putting games on it or something. I think if the heatsink or some other component was seated incorrectly, you'd have...
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    Mod Supplies Online

    If it aint at Newegg, go to Xoxide. If it aint at Xoxide, you're paying too much, find something else. Unless you're talking about tools and such (things not specifically for computers). Then get to your local hardware store!