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Recent content by Andrewkeil

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    Computer Shuts Down When Trying to Run SpeedFan or Sisoft Sandra

    Hey guys, I just built my new PC which is running a naked Opty 165 in a DFI Lanparty SLI-DR Expert. I have Windows XP Pro installed and it runs fine. I ran CPU Burn-in overnight and Prime95 for about 8 hours while I was at school. When I got home the computer was still running and everything...
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    Colling Options for Overclocking an Opteron 165 (water cooling)

    I got the expert from Cheifvalue along with the big typhoon. They will be here tomorrow hopefully but for sure by Friday...I wish someone could direct me on what to do to the heatsink once I get it so it will achieve maximum cooling
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    Colling Options for Overclocking an Opteron 165 (water cooling)

    is there a walkthrough of the modding/lapping for the big typhoon?
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    Colling Options for Overclocking an Opteron 165 (water cooling)

    What options do I have for screw down HSFs? Also, Which DFI board do you reccommend?
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    Colling Options for Overclocking an Opteron 165 (water cooling)

    Hey guys, I have all the parts for my PC and I am just waiting on the motherboard now. I ordered the Asus A8N32-SLI Deluxe but I could still cancel the order if it isn't the best board to use for overclocking. I have already removed the IHS on my Opteron 165 and I just need to know how to...
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    Cooling for my Opteron 165 & A8N32-SLI Deluxe mobo

    well, I was doing a little reading on some other forums and I think it would be better if I just built my own system. What parts do you guys reccommend? What is the best radiator? What is the best reservoir? What is the best pump? After reading on the other forums I don't know if it...
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    Cooling for my Opteron 165 & A8N32-SLI Deluxe mobo

    Ok, I am prepared to drop $300 on a good custom watercooling kit now what parts should I be buying? I mean what kit or what radiator/pump should I be buying?
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    Cooling for my Opteron 165 & A8N32-SLI Deluxe mobo

    Hey guys, I will be getting my new Opteron 165 proc and A8N32-SLI Deluxe board here pretty soon and I need to know what type of cooling to use. I really wanted to use watercooling but someone said that it won't get me much better performance than a good HSF. If I did go with watercooling, I woud...
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    Advantage to Retail over OEM? Also, what Proc?

    I have the A8N32-SLI Deluxe board
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    Advantage to Retail over OEM? Also, what Proc?

    As of now, the OEM version is $300 + Shipping at Monarch. I can get the same 165 in the retail box for $309 + Shipping at MWave. Now, I am going to void the warranty by overclicking anyways but should I get the one from MWave? Are there any quality issues between retail and OEM? Anyone know of a...
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    Advantage to Retail over OEM? Also, what Proc?

    Alright, I am going to purchase the rest of my system tonight and I just want to make sure I get the correct CPU for it. I am planning to overclock to 2.6ghz & possibly higher like many others on these boards so let me know which is the best bang for the buck. Thanks My choices are...
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    Building a New System Questions & Choices

    Alright, I have talked to some other people in different forums and quite a few say I should go with an opteron if I am planning to overclock. Now, here are my choices: Opteron 165 - $330 and it is said to have good OC'ing performance (same as 170) Opteron 170 - $460 good overclocking but...
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    Building a New System Questions & Choices

    Alright guys, I am finally throwing down the cash to build my new dream system. Cost isn't a big deal but I want to make sure I get the most bang for my buck. I have several configurations available for me I just want to bounce some ideas off you guys to see what you think. Here are the...
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    Easily customizable computer case

    Hey guys, just a few questions on getting a computer case. I want to make sure I get the right one. First off, it has to be completely solid when I start, ie no windows. It has to be easy to paint as well because I have a nice paint job thought up. I'm not sure if I should still go ATX or...
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