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I am planning to update my computer in the near future. I was curious if I should get a new 965BE C3 stepping (my present processor is a 955BE C2 stepping) or I should wait for the new 6 core AMD processor to come out. I like to use my computer for videogaming and some video transcoding work...

I like to install new hardware such as my motherboard frequently. My question is, if I did not have to load any motherboard drivers from my motherboard CD on my last windows 7 installation, would I have to reeinstall windows 7 again for the new motherboard? Any advice is appreciated.

Hello. I just loaded windows 7 RC1.The nvidia driver is working fine, but if I wanted to update the driver; would i have to worry about removing the driver that came with windows 7 or can I just install the new driver? Thank you any your help. My system is in my sig.

My specs are in my sig. So far I have a dissappointing 200mhz overclock to 3.0GHz on my Phenom II 720BE due to a CPU overvoltage error upon boot on 3.2GHz or greater. I am currently doing research on a solution (some have manually set cpu voltage at ~1.485 for a successfull run at 3.5GHz)...

Does ATi has what it takes to provide acceptable drivers?

I really regretted trading Castlevania Symphony of the Night. What a bonehead!

Mine is a PSone perfect condition copy of Tactics Ogre. :) Great game by the way. :D

If you had to give one best piece of advice for effective cooling, what would it be?

I prefer compact, tower coolers with no more than a 92mm fan.

Does anyone find the AMD Overdrive useful or the old way of using bios setups better?

After locking horns with the Blue Team Devils for 4 or so years, I have decided to go back to the much gentler, greener fields of AMD. The transition will be complete in about a week.

Which AMD processor is high on the want list?

I can't wait to sit down after work and play it!

I have been satified with bitdefender since 2007 so I went ahead and bought bitdefender 2009 and found some serious and random issues: 1. The main screen does not like to load (some it does) from either the task bar, shortcut or from all programs. When I can load bitdefender works (sometimes...

Wow the intel core 2 quads do well at overclocking (at 10%). Everything is working right and my temps are low at 32 C at idle and 44C at load with Prime95. My CPU voltage is at 1.225. I bet I can set the voltage lower and still maintain a stable overclock at 3.0 GHz. If I get stable at 3.2 GHz I...

I just took the plunge and overclocked my Q9400 to 2.8GHz (about a 5% overclock). My question is, just how long should a cpu stay overclocked? Is there a ballpark estimate like 5%- how much time, 10%- how much time, etc? I am very new to this so any advise for the newbee is appreciated! My...

I finally took the plunge and installed vista 64 SP1. I have some quick observations. 1. To set my correct time I have to select "atlantic, Canada". I live in central standard time.:confused: Any suggestions for a fix? 2. Vast improvement over pre-SP 1 vista.Everything looks great. 3...

I am using and enjoying an asus P5E. The main question is what do you think about going to the gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P? The reason for my upgrade would be for power savings and MAYBE getting rid of my old Creative X-fi sound card. Being able to use 16 GB of ram does not hurt since I am going to...

I am shifting from my intel system(specs in my sig) to the Phenom II platform in Jan/Feb 2009. The motherboard I am buying is a current midrange Gigabyte or Asus board. My question is before I get the Phenom II; which AMD AM2(or AM2+) processor should I buy to be sure I can flash the MB bios to...

I just got my shiny, new, Intel Q9400. I upgraded from a Intel e8400. Just loving it. :D

What would make a memory manufacturer's stick of ram (at base settings) not compatible with a particular motherboard? Any information would be appricated!

Just read Nvidia may be allready working on a new gpu called the GT300. If this is true, Nvidia must really be panicking over the new ATi RV700 dual card. Supposedly the GT300 is built with a 45nm die process and uses GDDR5. Upgrade anyone? :D

Considering the newest generation of Nvidia or ATi cards, which company do you think will prove to be the most popular choice?

How long do you think (starting from April 3, 2008) before DDR4 becomes available to buy?

With Intel releasing the Nehalem processor line soon, what is the chance you would like to upgrade?

Just a basic report. My system is in my signature. I moved from a OCZ GameXstream 700 to a Corsair HX620 and recorded the following power draw.(I am using a inbuilt power meter in my UPS(APC 1300).Computer on at least 1 hour before testing. OCZ GameXstream (700 watt)- idle at desktop 125...

I wanted to ask the overclocking community a question please. Is there really a noticable differance in a game after overclocking a processor? I have certainly seen increases in benchmarks but I have always wondered if getting involved with a overclocked machine (time+money) for gaming was worth...

I have a question please. In a single 9800GX2 card operation, can the user select 1 or 2 gpus to work, or does it scale gpu core usage automatically to the game or graphic program? I'm just curious.

I want to return to AMD as soon as possible.

Just installed a new card today. :) I went from a Evga 8800GTS 640MB card to a GeCube HD3850 512MB videocard. The GeCube card had fantastic power use at idle and load compared to the Evga card. power readings (Total system power, not just card.) : 1. Evga card- 145-150w idle (desktop)/...

I am going to try my first ATi card (GeCube GC-XHD3850PG3-E3R Radeon HD 3850 512MB). I went to the ATi site and saw two driver versions. One with "just" the video driver and one "full" package driver. Should I go with the lite driver or the full packaged driver? Also one more question please...

Just an observation. A few months ago I installed a Gigabyte P35C-DS3R motherboard with a Intel core2 6600. My temps were 30/31c at idle and 52/53c with prime95 running. I measured with everest ultimate edition as well with coretemp. They both measured the same temps. My room temperature...

Is there such a web site that allows custom built (metal) cases suited to individual needs? I have looked at many cases but I never saw one that really impressed me. Just for referance I have a Lian-Li PC-A16 mid tower case. Any help would be appreciated.

I am thinking of trying a Corsair power supply and I have one in mind. But being new to Corsair I would like to ask a second opinion. My power at idle is about 150 watts and my power draw at load is about 250 watts. I value quality and efficiency Should I try which series: 1.TX...

My computer generally runs from 150 watts at idle to about 250 watts at load. My specs are in the sig. I was wondering if there is a powersupply "sweet spot" (lest power draw, best power deliverance) I should be thinking about. Any opinions? Thank you in advance!

I am curious to see what kind of machines forum users like to build.

How would you describe your machine? Any suggestions?

How many of you would like to live with a real screeming pc?

I just bought a new Asus P5E motherboard and I decided to use the included riser sound card. Kind of average sound(minor popping with heavy notes) so I am going back to the good ol' Xfi extreme music sound card. Anyone else have a simular situation?

Ever wondered what ram company ran best with what motherboard? Please relay good or bad information about ram/motherboard pairings. My best pairing so far ASUS -> Super Talent.