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System upgrade thoughts DDR2 vs DDR3

Hey everyone, just wanted some feedback on my ideas for freshening up my system. I have a DFI 790FX board that uses DDR2. It will take AM3 processors, and was looking to upgrade to a Phenom II X3, an SSD, and a new graphics card, also a full Windows 7 Ultimate from XP. I am a general...
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- Sep 30, 2010
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Looking for a new AM2 MB

Be very wary of promises of "future" support of new processors. I got duped into buying a Foxconn 590 SLI chipset thinking all the 590 boards would support Phenom. Nope...only ASUS 590 & 570 boards supported Phenom and no one else. So, if you really want that "future" support, stick with ASUS...
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- Post #6
- Nov 13, 2008
- Forum: Motherboards
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At what % free do you start to worry?

Actually, I think you should add or replace a hard drive if it gets 90% full. Windows Disk Defragmenter will have a hard time with a drive that is too close to max capacity.
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- Post #7
- Oct 19, 2008
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Phenom-capable AM2+ Mobo

I just upgraded to this board: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813136044 a DFI LANPARTY 790FX-M2RS for only $119 (about $130 shipped) so if you up your budget just a bit you can consider it. It is a great overclocker (especially for memory) if you take the time. I would recommend...
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- Post #3
- Oct 17, 2008
- Forum: Motherboards
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Any news on...

UPDATE: Here's some news (though a bit of a scathing pre-review): http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/...vidia-270-290-gx2-roll Pretty much confirms what I've already heard and stated.
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- Post #4
- Oct 10, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Any news on...

I remember reading something that a GTX 200 series GX2 card would not be all that realistic because you are talking about a huge chip that is expensive to manufacture and an already complex multi-layered PCB. Nvidia could not compete cost-wise with a "GX2 260" versus a 4870 X2 without a die...
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- Post #2
- Oct 7, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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E7200 overclocked to 3.16Ghz - What stock AMD CPU would match up against it?

Zing! Well, it was great for a day anyway. Guess I should chuck out my system and start over and get a P35 or P45 system with a Core 2 Duo -- but wait, Nehalem is just around the corner...and after that... Maybe I should be content as my system does all I need it to right now. Keeping up...
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- Post #24
- Oct 2, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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E7200 overclocked to 3.16Ghz - What stock AMD CPU would match up against it?

Lets see, the E7200 costs $120, my X2 5200+ was $59 and OC'd it to 3.1Ghz. The stock E7200 is still probably faster than my X2, but the money I saved went toward my shiny new GTX 260. I game, have excellent framerates -- so I really do not care. I have value nirvana. But anyway, using...
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- Post #20
- Oct 1, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Should I get GTX260 OC now or way for GTX260 216 to drop

I just ordered the stock clocked XFX GTX 260 off Newegg today: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814150308 He he -- it is now listed as out-of-stock, comes with (from the pic) Assassin's Creed, and is only $230 after the rebate. I can't wait for it to arrive. I chose this over...
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- Post #12
- Sep 26, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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nVidia to cut 6.5% of workforce

I think Charlie D. over at the INQ has well covered the reasons why Nvidia is now trimming its workforce (I know, I know... the INQ is "biased" against Nvidia -- but come on now, Charlie D. did write up a series of great articles): 1. Defective parts - mobile chipsets. 2. The paltry $200M...
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- Post #13
- Sep 19, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Idea for Thermalright: a variant of the new HR-03 GTX

Hey all, I was just checking out Thermalright's upcoming HR-03 GTX cooler and had an idea so I sent them this following e-mail: Hi, I was just checking out your upcoming HR-03 GTX cooler because I am soon to be the proud owner of a GTX 260. While I like the design, it is large and with a...
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- Sep 14, 2008
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Looking to upgrade my horsepower

A 2-slot cooler is the way to go if you want a quiet stock card. The 9800 GTX+ that myocardia mentioned is a good choice on the Nvidia side; however, if you like ATI, HIS and MSI both make Radeon HD 4850s with some beefy 2-slot coolers for under $200. Either card is a good choice and they...
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- Post #4
- Sep 11, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Whoa, I've had my PSU for 4 years...

I'd say go get a new one. I checked your sytem specs out on eXtreme Power Supply Calcular Lite v2.5 and the recommended PSU wattage falls below your current 430W. Strange issue, as your current setup should not stress a 400+ watt PSU even overclocked. You might as well buy a new PSU now as...
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- Post #2
- Sep 8, 2008
- Forum: Power Supplies
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How much power do I really need?

I'll second VirtualLarry's comment, because 370W is 86% of 430W. Most PSUs have a "sweet spot" of max efficiency around 50% or so of the unit's rated output, even though some quality PSUs can maintain 80+ efficiency much higher. Another concern would be fan speed and noise. Most PSUs will...
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- Post #6
- Sep 7, 2008
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Comment on the rig

Well, I am not an expert but do have some experience. Rig looks fine, that Antec PSU should suffice but I would go no cheaper. Antec is OK, but not great in regards to the quality of its PSUs and I have owned two (a Truepower II 550 and a Trio 430). The 550 was alright but the Trio had the...
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- Post #2
- Sep 6, 2008
- Forum: Power Supplies

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