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Recent content by terroh8er

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    Is my CPU the bottleneck?

    So you're saying that if the framerate more or less stays the same when I raise the resolution, AA settings, etc., it is the CPU? That seems to make sense. I'll update in a little bit.
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    Is my CPU the bottleneck?

    Hello, I'm in the process of upgrading my HTPC to a gaming computer. Here are the specs: AMD Athlon 64 x2 @ 2.1ghz Abit AN52 4GB DDR2 Radeon 5770 Samsung F3 1TB Antec Earthwatts 500w I know the CPU is pretty old, but in my experience with my Phenom II x6, there isn't much load on the...
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    Adding 2x4gb to 2x2gb in MSI 890FX mobo?

    Hello, I currently have 2x2GB G.Skill PI DDR3 1600 memory in my computer. Because it's not much more expensive, I'm considering adding a 2x4GB G.Skill Ripjaws X DDR3 1600 kit. Will I retain dual channel despite the different densities? I know the speeds will be limited by the slowest one, but...
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    Mcr320-Res

    Hmm, see that's the thing. Regarding the reservoir, am I supposed to put a barb on it or something? Im really quite unsure how it works. I just have 3 tubes cut out. It goes .. Pump > rad > block > pump. I am assuming it is just a fill port.. because when I fill it, it just goes straight through...
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    Mcr320-Res

    Hello I just got my WC parts and im trying to do an outside-the-case test to make sure I know what I'm doing. Well, it went terrible actually. I think the problem is that I'm not sure how to use the Res that is built into the radiator. It's not clear, first of all, and second of all, all it does...
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    New computer, frequently "no input", windows sometimes fails to boot

    I don't unfortunately. Actually, tigerdirect is replacing it for me. Surprisingly, it seems to be pretty smooth. I swapped out the connector with another one.. its definitely the connector on the card. But it does sound like a PSU issue, especially the BIOS thing, the Windows not starting...
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    New computer, frequently "no input", windows sometimes fails to boot

    Okay, update. I think its the connector on the video card. I realized when I took the side of my case off that it would go in and out. So I wiggled all the wires until I realized it was the PCI-E 6 pin connector. I switched out the connector with another one, and it did the same thing, so I...
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    New computer, frequently "no input", windows sometimes fails to boot

    So, i just built a new computer. The specs are: AMD Phenom II 1090T MSI 890FXA-GD70 G.SKILL PI DDR3 1600 Visiontek ATI Radeon 5850 Corsair 650TX When I first turned it on, it was fine. I was monitoring the BIOS screen and CPU temps were in the high 30s. I turned it off that night as I...
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    watercooling my 5850: full cover or gpu only?

    I read this review of the Koolance full cover versus the MCW60: http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=938&page=6 It seemed as though the MCW60 performed about the same for memory, shader, and GPU temperatures, whereas the stock temperatures were way higher. In the review, he says...
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    HTC Incredible (Reception Bug)

    Now I'm lost. At my desk, I get 85dBm. When I'm in my basement, i get 95dBm. Outside, 70-75. The strange thing is that when I'm at my desk, it's a solid three bars; basement, solid four bars; and outside, fluctuates between 3-4. Only when I am IN a call does the basement [immediately] go down to...
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    HTC Incredible (Reception Bug)

    For comparison, my Moto Droid has -85dBm with three out of four bars atm. I've heard that there is no standard for "bars" across manufacturers. The fact that mine is -85 and has three bars and yours is -90 makes me think that the Incredible has a different threshold, as I cant imagine 5dbm...
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    $1000-$1200 build, some gaming, mostly multipurpose

    I was also around in that time so that's what I know. I remembered though, that a good PC3200 (rated at 200mhz) stick could run any latency, no matter what its specced for. It is just an indicator how well it over clocks, right? I haven't paid attention since the BH5s either, so all these major...
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    $1000-$1200 build, some gaming, mostly multipurpose

    Also, the board mentioned has onboard video. Can anyone explain to me why this board: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128441&cm_re=GA-890-_-13-128-441-_-Product is $50 more than the board listed and it doesn't have onboard video? Is the 890FX that much better than...
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    $1000-$1200 build, some gaming, mostly multipurpose

    Thanks for your advice. Some good info there and thanks for the links. I do think I'd rather go with the 5850 or 5870 though, no? I've heard that the 5830 is not good for the price. I may get a new LCD soon after and want a pretty good video card that will run pretty much anything i throw at it...
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    $1000-$1200 build, some gaming, mostly multipurpose

    Hey guys, So i have been away from this scene for a while. The last PC i built was an Athlon 2100+ with a Radeon 9700 Pro.. Been using laptops since then. I don't know much about new hardware anymore as a lot has changed since then, so I'm sorry in advance for asking a lot of questions and...
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