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My CPU temps

I dropped the CPU voltage to 1.175 volts in the BIOS (CPU-Z reports 1.200 volts), mainly because I was concerned about temps, and bumped the NB frequency to 255. That puts the CPU frequency at 2.805, and the memory at 935. Memory timings are still 5-5-5-15 2T. I had tried 2.9 GHz with the...
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- Post #14
- Jun 6, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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My CPU temps

Well, it's running again. 2.695 GHz (245 x 11), with core temps of 55 and 58. I might be able to squeeze out a few more GHz, but the temps are nearing the top of my comfort range and I'm not sure it's worth the trouble. I'm obviously not going to set any records here, so I think I'll just...
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- Post #10
- Jun 4, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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My CPU temps

Last night, I disabled the Smartfan thing in the BIOS so that the CPU fan runs wide open all the time. I also lowered the CPU temp to 1.2 V, and the temps were staying under 50 with 100 % load. So I went to work on the CPU clock. My initial attempt to run it at 2.8 was unsuccessful. I...
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- Post #7
- Jun 4, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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My CPU temps

I have a 4400+, Rev. BH-G2, at stock speed (2.3) with the stock HSF, on a Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H. Running Orthos, my CPU temp is getting into the high 60's according to CoreTemp 0.99, after about 4 minutes... that's when I get nervous and stop the program; I haven't tried to see how high it...
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- Thread
- Jun 3, 2008
- Replies: 15
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Windows OEM licensing question

Will I have a problem with Microsoft if I install XP Pro OEM on a new computer, then upgrade the motherboard, CPU and hard drive? Can I call them and get a new key, or will they say that I have a new computer at this point and the OEM license is no longer valid?
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- May 18, 2008
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Suggestions please!

When I saw how much the video was going to cost, I went back to Newegg and found the Gigabyte board. Then I saw your post, and figured I had made the right decision. I didn't end up with exactly what I wanted, but no one on a budget does, and what I got should be fine for the time being. I'll...
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- Post #15
- May 17, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Suggestions please!

I know, but the problem isn't the CPU, it's the video card. I can't afford one. I think the AMD will do what I need it to until I can upgrade to a Wolfdale.
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- Post #12
- May 17, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Suggestions please!

I bought everything last night. Thanks to everybody who helped. Here's what I ended up with: Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-M78GM-S2H ($90) CPU: AMD X2 4400+ ($61) RAM: Mushkin 2 x 1 GB DDR2 800 996603 ($50) Hard Drive: Western Digital WD2500AAKS ($63) DVD Burner: Pioneer DVR-215DBK SATA...
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- Post #10
- May 17, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Suggestions please!

Just before I read your post, I googled x1950xtx vs 3850 and I was surprised to see that the 3850 is actually faster in most tests... there is one here on anandtech. So I decided that the 3850 is the way to go... unless I decide to go all the way to the 3870. I think I need 512 MB, since I...
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- Post #7
- May 16, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Suggestions please!

Thanks for the advie... you made some good popnts. You've convinced me regarding the power supply. I wasn't particularly happy with that choice. The hard drive is tempting... that's a lot more money though. I'm going to have to see if there is some way to squeeze it in. I'm still on the...
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- Post #4
- May 16, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Suggestions please!

I'm pulling the trigger on my system this evening, so I wanted to check one last time to see if anyone had a suggestion. The only thing that's changed since my original post is that I'm now considering a WD1600ABYS drive instead of the AAJS.
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- Post #2
- May 16, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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WD ABYS drives

Anybody have one of the WD ABYS series drives? I'm thinking about a WD1601ABYS: The only review I can find on it is the one on Newegg, so I'm hoping someone here has experience with one of these drives.
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- Thread
- May 15, 2008
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Suggestions please!

Please help me spec out a new computer. I have several, somewhat conflicting requirements: 1) I need a new computer now, for an online college class that starts in a couple of weeks. The one I'm currently using won't cut it. 2) I can't spend a lot now, although I can add or upgrade...
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- Thread
- May 11, 2008
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Computer Building
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Hardware acceleration on sound cards?

First of all, I hope this is the right forum... I didn't see a Sound forum. After reading that some people were getting several more fps in games using a sound card with hardware acceleration, I started wondering if it might be worthwhile to spend some extra money to get one. What I...
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- Thread
- May 10, 2008
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Computer Building

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