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Recent content by Toaster Oven

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    Rugged smartphones?

    Moto Defy is getting a bit long in the tooth. It's replacement, the Moto Defy+, is scheduled to be released end of September. If you can hold out a bit longer, Samsung Galaxy XCover might be available in 2-3 months...
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    Sprint, Virgin Mobile or Verizon?

    If bang for your buck is a primary concern, then it would be silly not to consider Virgin Mobile. FYI the $25/month Beyond Talk plan is still available as a "hidden" option when signing up and will be till August 19th so you can get in on the old lower rates for a while longer. Also Virgin...
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    Low/Mid Range Gaming Build

    Recent history would suggest otherwise: 3/25 - i3-2100 + MSI H61M-E33 $100 weekend deal at MC. Corporate extended the deal for one week (including weekend starting 4/1) due to complaints from customers about low stock. 4/15 - i3-2100 + MSI H61M-P23 $120 weekend deal at MC. 4/29 -...
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    Low/Mid Range Gaming Build

    Microcenter has been doing their $120 i3-2100 + MSI H61M-P23 combo deal on and off again the past couple of weeks. I think there's a good chance it'll pop up again in a week or two. In your shoes I'd hold off buying the cpu+mobo for as long as possible and try and pounce on that deal next time...
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    Intel to mass produce 3D transistors for all future CPUs, starting with Ivy Bridge

    I love it. Ivy Bridge is gonna be one hell of an upgrade and it's a drop in for current Sandy Bridge setups. Outstanding news for anyone who has or is contemplating building a new SB setup. :D
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    Wow! i7 950 is only $179.99!

    Intel repeatedly confirms that SNB-E (LGA2011) is the upgrade path for 6 core CPUs. Ivy Bridge will stay at 4 cores.
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    Wow! i7 950 is only $179.99!

    I don't quite understand the logic here. If you go 1155, you can drop in a 22nm Ivy Bridge quad down the line. Based on Intel's previous die shrinks that means approximately 25% increase in max overclock + 10% increase in IPC. So about 37.5% increase in performance by upgrading down the line...
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    Intel Sandbagging: Cougar Point failures != 5-15% after 3 years???

    Incorrect. Sandbagging is intentionally downplaying your true potential to gain an advantage over the competition. There is no advantage in having a defect in your product. Whether the true failure rate is 1% or 90%, it only serves to hurt Intel. Your usage of the term makes absolutely no sense.
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    XFX Radeon HD 6990 Drawing!

    XFX best warranty and support in the business!
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    Think intel will ever release a "K" version of the i3?

    K series is positioned as the top tier in each segment. There might be a slim chance for an i3-2120K. But there's no chance we'll ever see an i3-2100K. Tray price for a 2120 is $138. A 2120K would most likely be $148. At that price I think most people would drop a few more bucks to get the...
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    My AM2+/AM3 compatible board won't run upcoming six-core processors?

    You should be happy about waiting till next year. That's when RD890/SB850 mobos will be released which not only will be guaranteed compatible with Thuban, but also with Bulldozer. Thus guaranteeing a long upgrade path for your purchase. Thuban will in all likelihood maintain DDR2...
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    Warm? 125W 965 @ newegg $199.99 + ship

    It's not warm at all. $195 is the new tray price for 965 BEs including both 140W and 125W versions: link
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    P55 overclockers...check your sockets

    Video preview of GIGABYTE P55A mobos - SATA3, USB3 and 3x USB power :o
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    Suggest me a mobo. for i7 860!

    You're not going to get much past 3.5Ghz on either if sticking with the retail cooler. If money is that tight, you can get a 1366 adapter bracket for your OCZ Vendetta 2 and reuse it. Search for part# OCZTFORC2V2
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    Suggest me a mobo. for i7 860!

    Since you live near a Microcenter, the i7-920 D0 + Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R is a superior choice at the same price compared to the i7-860 + Gigabyte P55-UD3R. The 920 D0 overclocks easier, higher, has better featured mobo, better upgrade path, and avoids the whole socket 1156 burn issue...
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