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AnandTech PC Games Giveaway Thread

I'd appreciate one if they are still available. :)
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- Post #147
- Dec 1, 2012
- Forum: PC Games
Silverstone FT02 and Swiftech H20-220

The radiator will fit. However, I would check to see if the orientation is acceptable for the kit, since that is an all-in-one. You might need to have a separate reservoir in order to ensure the pump is primed.
- veblen
- Post #4
- Nov 7, 2010
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
Creative T3100 speakers: ALC889a or Upgrade?

Thanks for the response, Modelworks. Pardon my ignorance, but which speakers do optical/coax? Are these typically costly, and will I need an amp?
- veblen
- Post #3
- Jan 10, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
Creative T3100 speakers: ALC889a or Upgrade?

I've been using onboard audio and was wondering if I should upgrade to a dedicated sound card. I'm on a rather tight budget ($80 or lower) and have been looking at the X-Fi Titanium (on eBay) and the Asus Xonar DX. Are there other options I should consider given my speakers? I know if I go...
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- Thread
- Jan 9, 2010
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Audio Components
Upgrading from P35

I run at 1920x1200. I can get the GTX 285 for about $260 and I can get the motherboard + additional GTX 260 for about $300. I'm just hoping the possibility of SLI will allow me to keep my the rest of my setup longer. The P35 chipset seems dated... Thanks for your response!
- veblen
- Post #3
- Aug 7, 2009
- Forum: Motherboards
Upgrading from P35

I currently have a q6600 @ 3.2 GHz on a MSI Neo2-FR with 8GB of RAM. I'm getting the itch to upgrade to an SLI mobo - the eVGA 790i Ultra - and was wondering if it's worth it, price-performance wise. I know x58 mobos can run SLI but the full upgrade cost (mobo + cpu + RAM) remains a tad...
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- Thread
- Aug 5, 2009
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Motherboards
From 8800GT to ...?

Thanks for all the help guys. I did consider getting a cheap SLI motherboard and another used 8800gt but the cost would come up to about the same as a new 4890 without the hassle of changing motherboards. PhysX, right. - I think that's one more reason why I am predisposed towards nVidia. I...
- veblen
- Post #12
- May 4, 2009
- Forum: Graphics Cards
From 8800GT to ...?

I am currently running an 8800GT (with accelero S1) at 1920x1200, and it's starting to show its age, thanks to Cryostasis. Given the introduction of the 4890 and GTX275 and 285, I am really feeling the itch now. My budget is $200. Should I buy a used GTX280 for ~$200 or a brand new 4890, or...
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- Thread
- May 4, 2009
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Graphics Cards
Q6600 Overclocking - Stuck at x8 Multiplier

Thanks for all the comments! And you're right gillbot - stress testing with OCCT resulted in a pretty horrific vdroop before I blue-screened. Thanks also for your suggestions COPOHawk. 1. I do have my Corsair XMS RAM at 2.1v since that's my G-Skill's recommended voltage so I unwittingly...
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- Post #17
- Aug 5, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
Q6600 Overclocking - Stuck at x8 Multiplier

Thanks for all the suggestions! Here is what I've managed to do so far: I've successfully set all my voltages to stock (i.e. nb at 1.25v, vtt at auto, sb at 1.5v), increasing only vcore to 1.3875v to get my oc stable at 400x8. RAM is running at 1:1 (DDR2-800) and mem voltage is at the...
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- Post #13
- Aug 4, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
Q6600 Overclocking - Stuck at x8 Multiplier

Thanks, gillbot, I'll give 2 sticks of RAM a shot and see if that changes things. I had forgotten about vdroop but that's true, I did get quite a bit of vdroop; perhaps it will be safe to pump my vcore up to 1.5v to see if that improves my oc. I just wish I can make use of the 9x...
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- Post #6
- Aug 3, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
Q6600 Overclocking - Stuck at x8 Multiplier

Are there additional voltages I should post besides those above? They are: vcore 1.3875v vtt 1.35v nb 1.40v mem 2.10v sb 1.8 I am running at 400x8 at 1:1 currently with mem timings at 4-4-4-12.
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- Post #3
- Aug 2, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
Q6600 Overclocking - Stuck at x8 Multiplier

I have the following components: MSI Neo2-FR (v1.8 BIOS) Q6600 G0 Stepping Xigmatek S-1283 CPU Heatsink/Fan 8Gb RAM (2x2GB G-Skill rated at DDR2-1000 and 2x2GB Corsair XMS at DDR2-800) Corsair VX 550W PSU and am currently running at 8x400 (1:1 divider) with the following voltages...
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- Thread
- Aug 2, 2008
- Replies: 17
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
MSI Neo2-FR and E2180 Overclock Issues: 266x10 Max?

Yup! I'm sold on supertalent. Now to decide between 2 x 1GB with the crazy timings or 1 x 2GB. :)
- veblen
- Post #29
- Jan 14, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
MSI Neo2-FR and E2180 Overclock Issues: 266x10 Max?

Just a quick question regarding the affordable supertalent. Do you know if they use Micron D9 chips? It seems RAM with these chips are best for overclocking.
- veblen
- Post #25
- Jan 14, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking

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