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If you get a chance, would you mind posting your i7 2600K's maximum CPU usage % when playing games known for pushing CPUs (e.g., Metro 2033, BC2, others?). I'm curious because my current CPU (Q9650 @ 3.9GHz) is starting to hit 100% on all 4 cores in a few games, and I'm likely to upgrade this...

I am selling an Ultra X3 800w ATX power supply unit. This includes the PSU, power cord, cables (18 pieces), and manual for $120, shipping included (continental U.S. only - parcel post). Will ship elsewhere for actual shipping cost. The original box is not included as the PSU came with my...

This is a lapped Q6600, G0 stepping with a VID of 1.2750. I am not including the retail box or hsf (the CPU came with my computer). It has been used an average of 2-4 hours per day over the last year with no problems. For testing purposes only, I was able to get it to 3.578 GHz on air. For...

I recently acquire a Q9650 that I'm now overclocking. In Everest Ultimate, under CPU Properties, it shows "[TRIAL VERSION]" for Original Clock, L1 Data Cache, Transistors, and Die Size. Is that normal for all Q9650s, or do I truly have a trial version? It's overclocking great so far (up to...

I'm upgrading from a Q6600 to a Q9650. Except for the CPU, no other changes. I've read I should set bios settings to default before the change, but is there anything else I should do or be aware of? Thanks in advance from a first timer.

I'll be picking up a Q9550 at Micro Center this weekend. Presumably it'll be an E0 stepping, so is there a list of batches/vids somewhere that'll help me decide which are the better batches? So far my web searches have lead me to a few good batch/vid listings for Q9650s, but not Q9550s...

The world of case/CPU fans is new to me, and I want to make sure I understand what I've read about 3-pin and 4-pin fans. I'm in the process of upgrading to an Ultra-120 Extreme, which requires the purchase of the fan separately. I'd appreciate it if anyone can confirm/correct the following...