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Hey Zombie- Can you post that desktop wallpaper? nvm: found it

If it isn't the rule, it should be.

Actually the reviews from 2009 on have been very good...unless your mind is made up already. :D

Are there any LGA2011 board out to put this in?

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Probably why they are running sales...to lower inventory of 1600 for 1866.

My condolences on your loss. To say something in MSI's favor, it is a new card so stock supplies are probably low. A very quick search on Newegg seems to indicate they didn't have any stock either and the refund that was offered you was comparable for that card. I understand your frustration...

Your question is slightly unclear to me. If you are asking if the motherboard will support a video which physically covers two slots, the answer is yes. If you are asking if the motherboard will use two different video cards at the same time (SLI), then I think it will do that too, but if...

Yeah...just ask all the AMD fans who are getting shafted waiting Bulldozer. Intel might push Ivy Bridge back even further for whatever reason and you would be stuck waiting or worse, buying the same setup you could have had now (I don't think they will, but you never know).

Unlocking is not guaranteed, and then he would be stuck with another dual core part if that happened.

If possible, see which vendor is supplying the chips for the memory. I know it is a different component, but I have heard good things about the Microcenter SSD, which is made by Adata I think and has a Sandforce controller. Just because it is MC branded doesn't mean it isn't good. Edit: Better...

The best answer I think is that all-in-ones (where the computer is essentially built into the monitor) are not good gaming computers. It is true that if you were to get an MXM module, you might get a moderate increase in your gaming performance. In the end, I don't think it would be worth it...

From HardForum's own thread on unlocking AMD processors: 5. Do not use the stock heatsink. Do not use the stock heatsink. Do not use the stock heatsink. Do not use the stock heatsink. Yes, we know there are exceptions, but a good cooler is a sound investment. The stock HSF that comes with the...

Yep.

Probably not...the all-in-one make that difficult, but it might not be impossible. You would need to get an MXM module which is a type of mobile graphics card. Your motherboard does have an expansion slot free for one, but they might be really hard to find. Product specs on the TouchSmart...

Did you use the stock cooler or an aftermarket one?

My thoughts exactly.

I am sure that is exactly what AMD wants...isn't gonna happen. :mad:

Starting to wish I had :(

I am pretty sure that is why we don't have performance numbers yet. :D

Me too, although I want to see the benchmarks to see if AMD gave the 8130P some special sauce which makes it worth the extra money and a 125W TDP

Not sure the mobo makers would though. I see your point, but I assume the 970 will be like the 870 which was a budget mobo with the 850 south bridge. It would be cool to have the NF200 chip for 3 way SLi, but I think the mobo makers would see it as out of the price range for that board.

I have had a CPU die, so it is not out the realm of possibility, but I knew it was the CPU because I tested both the motherboard and CPU (by swapping components). Also, the CPU support list shows AM3 processors as being compatible. You might be able to use one with a BIOS update...

Since SLi is licensed for 9xx series, what would be the benefit of a NF200 chip? I thought those were only used for SLi support.

Best solution right here :D

Very true and I hope you are wrong! :)

After years of buying AMD, I did have a bad processor once (6400+). Can't remember how long I ran that thing...no more than a year. It was retail, however, so AMD replaced it for free.

The MC in the Twin Cities had them the day they came out.

I cannot begin to describe my agreement with that statement. :)

Here is a rough idea of the performance increase: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/56?vs=288

According to wikipedia, Phenom II's did have SSE3 and they had SSE4a (which seems different than SSE4.1). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSE4a#SSE4a http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_AMD_Phenom_microprocessors

LOL...wow

Which is more important to you...the extra cores or the geek cred for trying to unlock? If you will be very disappointed when it doesn't unlock, then get the quad. If you are happy with the processor, even if it doesn't unlock, then get the dual core. My guess is you are looking to save...

If you want to upgrade the motherboard, processor, and memory, I would suggest these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128458 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103913 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314 Which...

The combo itself is fine, but the motherboard requires DDR3 memory and the specs for the HP indicate you have DDR2 memory, so if you bought that combo, you would need to purchase DDR3 memory to go with it. At that point, you are starting to build a new system and that opens a whole new universe...

Doh...my fault folks. He needs a Micro-ATX board and it has to support DDR2. Some suggestions: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130237 & http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131613

According to the listed specs, it is 300w, but I figured if it can handle the older Phenoms (which often ran at 125W), it should be able to handle a new processor.

This would be a good start: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128458

This is admittedly only an educated guess, but I would say no because AM2+ motherboards do support AM3 chips but only if the Bios is upgraded. I didn't see a Bios update on HP.com for your computer, so I think the answer is no. Plus, they only list AM2+ processors as upgrade options on the page...

Some of the technical people from BioWare said that Star Wars:The Old Republic will "greatly take advantage of multi-core". Something to consider in your next build if you are wanting to play this...