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    *PICS* BC2 from 60fps to 120fps with i5-2500k upgrade from Q9650 Benchmark

    I have often wondered if there are major benefits to i3/5/7s integrated pci express controller. We saw big jumps from north bridge IMC to CPU integrated IMC. Perhaps someone has some insight on that.
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    GTX 460 performs worse in BFBC2 than my 4850

    Since you have switched from win xp/4850 to win 7/460, BC2 is likely using directX 11 instead of 9. There is a small fps penalty for that, but in return you are getting more eye-candy. Although 3-5 fps doesn't sound right regardless.
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    good displayport to vga adapter?

    Like FinalAura suggested, the Accel. http://www.amazon.com/Accell-UltraAV...7784982&sr=1-3 When I got it from Amazon and looking at the plastic case, I saw an eyefinity validated sticker, which made me very happy to see. It works 100% the way I have used it thus far (right screen at...
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    Replace 8800GT with 5850?

    I had a 8800gt and upgraded to a 5850. The jump in performance was pretty noticeable. I am glad I did it. As for the PSU I am running my system on a Rosewill 500 watt for months now, maybe not the best idea, but it works fine. Antec would probably be even safer. I measured my system at 350...
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    785G or 770?

    I can attest to Trombe's recommendation. I use that Gigabyte bored and it works very well. Unlocked a tri-core to a quad and overclocked by 200MHz. But it maybe more $ than your willing to spend.
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    NVIDIA & Multi-display Gaming Editorial @ [H]

    Not sure if anyone has asked this yet. If one card is running 2 displays and the other card is running 1, wouldn't the card driving one display be capped at the FPS of the card driving two? Seems like if you dish out a lot for SLI for three monitors, one of your cards will be largely...
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    Help me decide C2D 2.9GHz or PIIx3 720

    Thanks for the replies everyone. After weighing your comments I had decided on the Phenom II 720. Along with the Gigabyte GA-MA785G-UD3H (Its a DDR2 board because I wanted to reuse my 1066 OCZ memory) I have to say, I think I made the right choice. The gigabyte motherboard was able to unlock...
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    Help me decide C2D 2.9GHz or PIIx3 720

    I haven't given much thought to the motherboard yet, just mulling over what platform first. I would say that the motherboard I pick, would support the core unlock if I went with AMD. It will probably be two years before I upgrade again. Tough call... I will keep listening to your thoughts for...
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    Help me decide C2D 2.9GHz or PIIx3 720

    I am on a tight budget. I recently bought a radeon 5850 that I want to pair with a new CPU. The options I am considering are: Core2Duo 2.93GHz Wolfdale 3MB L2 Cache $119 or Phenom II x3 2.8GHz Black Edition 6MB L2 Cache $119 (newegg) I do plan to overclock and I am thinking the...
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    Radeon 5850 Availabilty

    Why thanks Staypuft, I just grabbed one myself. It was so painful looking for the 5850 let alone from a good manufacturer like XFX.
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    what proc started it all for you!

    K6-2 450MHz. I remember reading the benchmarks on AMDs site, it was shown to be more powerful and cheaper than intel's parts. I was young what can I say. When everquest wouldnt run well to save itself I made my way to a p3 500.
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    Frame Skips in BF2

    I think I know exactly what your complaining about. If you would try this test. Stand still in the game and move around with your mouse (fairly slowly). Every 3/4 of a second or so It will jump a bunch of frames. Now try walking forward and moving the mouse around, it should be fine. Also...
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    what are good temps for a conroe. I think I may have a problem?

    hey! what do ya know... *pats self on back*
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    what are good temps for a conroe. I think I may have a problem?

    I am having a similar problem. In the meantime I would take it down to stock till you figure out your problem. I took a razor blade to my cpu to check how flat the IHS is. Well I was blown away with how bad it is. Very convex. I am contacting intel, once they see my pics, they will have to...
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    AMP-X memory modules

    I would really like to know the answer to this question too. Im thinking of a c2d upgrade and, I dont know what it is about memory but I have a hard time spending a lot of money on it. So I found this AMPX on newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820161664 it has...
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