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Forum: General Hardware Jul 21, 2008, 06:34 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,699
Posted By evil bill
I faced this choice back in March when building...

I faced this choice back in March when building my new rig. I had been waiting for the 45nm chips, and was leaning towards a Q9450. However, as they were taking an age to come out,
and ended up...
Forum: News Jul 21, 2008, 06:33 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 9,892
Posted By btarunr
AMD Releases ATI Catalyst 8.7 Graphics Driver Package

AMD released stable versions of the ATI Catalyst driver package for the Radeon series graphics accelerators. According to the release notes document (located here...
Forum: AMD / ATI Jul 21, 2008, 06:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,500
Posted By CrackerJack
Awesome, i've been falling behide on ati drivers....

Awesome, i've been falling behide on ati drivers. lol
Forum: AMD / ATI Jul 21, 2008, 06:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,500
Posted By Megasty
GD U AMD, the last thing I need is a WoW free...

GD U AMD, the last thing I need is a WoW free trial :mad:

You actually don't have to uninstall 8.6 to install this, plus it still works with CF cards already installed. GJ AMD, but the WoW BS...
Forum: General Hardware Jul 21, 2008, 06:32 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,699
Posted By alexp999
I had to send stuff back they were really good...

I had to send stuff back they were really good with it. Everytime a parcel has been late, either through them or city link, I have had a refund or code for free delivery.

I suppose everyone has...
Forum: News Jul 21, 2008, 06:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,936
Posted By CDdude55
Yay for me!(if you see my thread in general...

Yay for me!(if you see my thread in general hardware you will know why)
Forum: techPowerUp! Club Forum Jul 21, 2008, 06:30 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 392,436
Posted By Easy Rhino
calvary1980 apparently really needed to say...

calvary1980 apparently really needed to say thanks for all these posts...
Forum: News Jul 21, 2008, 06:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,676
Posted By Chewy
A fully loaded m-itx costing less than this? I...

A fully loaded m-itx costing less than this? I cant see it for if it is true I will buy one myself.

Ive seen a m-itx mobo going for $70 in Canada though, so you might be right :P just the cases I...
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Jul 21, 2008, 06:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 830
Posted By Ketxxx
The memory adventures

A lot of you by now probably know I love burning through RAM kits like sweets :p So, I figured why not create a bit of like a memory encyclopedia, or as I dubbed an article I wrote a few years back,...
Forum: Networking & Security Jul 21, 2008, 06:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,782
Posted By tigger
My board has two giga lans,they support something...

My board has two giga lans,they support something called teaming,no idea what it is though.
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Jul 21, 2008, 06:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,641
Posted By Gilletter
Never checked it with a multimeter, I suppose I...

Never checked it with a multimeter, I suppose I could bring mine home from work and check it. As far as the PCI-e, not sure how to tell what it's running at... I know the motherboard and GPU are 16...
Forum: General Hardware Jul 21, 2008, 06:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,711
Posted By B1gg3stN00b
Wow! That is quite a difference, especially...

Wow!

That is quite a difference, especially for the speed you've got the proc. running in the first.

And also, you make that Phenom look very good, I'm wanting one more and more now :P

And...
Forum: General Hardware Jul 21, 2008, 06:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,643
Posted By farlex85
1) The cores are different, the 21xx is allendale...

1) The cores are different, the 21xx is allendale (65nm), the 7200 is wolfdale (45nm), and far superior.
2) 4ghz usually. Over that for some.
3) 4gb 2x2gb if your on vista and play a lot of games...
Forum: General Hardware Jul 21, 2008, 06:28 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,711
Posted By Kei
In order to switch from ganged to unganged you'd...

In order to switch from ganged to unganged you'd have to do that in the bios of the computer (your laptop may not allow you to do this). Once booted it's a locked setting so it cannot be changed on...
Forum: Networking & Security Jul 21, 2008, 06:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,782
Posted By JoshBrunelle
Yea Gigabit ports are good for LAN, I had my 360...

Yea Gigabit ports are good for LAN, I had my 360 passing through my computer with ICS when I had dual ports before I got a second router. Load balancing really doesn't make too much sense in this...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade/Giveaway Forum Jul 21, 2008, 06:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,052
Posted By Xaser04
Its technically upgradable as it is. TBH...

Its technically upgradable as it is.

TBH though I only expected it to last 2 years anyway and then I will replace it.

It was such a good buy I couldn't resist.
Forum: AMD / ATI Jul 21, 2008, 06:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,500
Posted By Urbklr
OMFG, thank you a ton, downloading now! Hoping...

OMFG, thank you a ton, downloading now! Hoping for lots of performance :D
Forum: General Hardware Jul 21, 2008, 06:25 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,699
Posted By Darknova
Pfft, Scan are terrible. Last 3 times I've had to...

Pfft, Scan are terrible. Last 3 times I've had to replace stuff they treated me like shit. It was like I was nothing more than someone they took money off of. They did as little as possible to help....
Forum: General Hardware Jul 21, 2008, 06:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,643
Posted By Wai_Wai
What do you pick - E21xx OR E7200 OR Others, and what RAM?

What do you pick - E21xx OR E7200 OR Others, and what RAM?

I'm a budget overclocker. I'm also a price/performance geek.
My current pick is E21xx which is very cheap and can overclock to 3.0Ghz...
Forum: General Hardware Jul 21, 2008, 06:24 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,699
Posted By alexp999
cash for cache, lol. Creepy how we used the same...

cash for cache, lol. Creepy how we used the same smilies, I hadnt seen your post. you posted while I was typing!

I'm trying to decide myself between a quad or dual. just out of interest, I dont...
Forum: General Hardware Jul 21, 2008, 06:22 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,699
Posted By alexp999
I've also heard bad stuff about OCUK. but...

I've also heard bad stuff about OCUK. but everytime I have had a problem they are really helpful, answer the phone really quick.

i think they used to be bad but arent anymore.

Scan FTW...
Forum: General Hardware Jul 21, 2008, 06:22 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,711
Posted By Kei
Okay here is a quick shot of the Photoworxx test...

Okay here is a quick shot of the Photoworxx test in Everest Ultimate. There were two tests run (my system) between two extremely different processor speeds. I was running a low power setting so I was...
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Jul 21, 2008, 06:22 PM
Replies: 537
Views: 125,500
Posted By Greg0101
Yes, they are EOL, not discontinued. We had no...

Yes, they are EOL, not discontinued. We had no idea when we'd be able to bin more. Its not as easy as , the chips exist, we can just replace your kit. The chips have to meet standards, pass...
Forum: General Nonsense Jul 21, 2008, 06:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,799
Posted By intel igent
i want to see this movie! tho joker is BACK...

i want to see this movie!

tho joker is BACK :rockout:

can i haz thnx 2 plz? :p
Forum: General Hardware Jul 21, 2008, 06:20 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,711
Posted By B1gg3stN00b
Is there a software way of switching between...

Is there a software way of switching between ganged or unganged?

Also, this CPU-Z has brought a few things to my attention.

My laptop was advertised as a 2.0ghz Athlon X2, but shows up as a...
Forum: General Hardware Jul 21, 2008, 06:19 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,699
Posted By MoeDaKilla
Have you considered a Q9450. If you have the cash...

Have you considered a Q9450. If you have the cash the 12mb cache is worth it. :rockout: Take that Q6600 :nutkick: :laugh:
Forum: AMD / ATI Jul 21, 2008, 06:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,500
Posted By oli_ramsay
OMG yess!!!!!!!!! Thanks!

OMG yess!!!!!!!!!

Thanks!
Forum: AMD / ATI Jul 21, 2008, 06:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,500
Posted By ShadowFold
anyone else get a WoW trial on there desktop :(

anyone else get a WoW trial on there desktop :(
Forum: AMD / ATI Jul 21, 2008, 06:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,500
Posted By wolf2009
nice , too bad i cant bench this ! sold my HD4850...

nice , too bad i cant bench this ! sold my HD4850 :cry::cry::cry::cry: :shadedshu:shadedshu:shadedshu
Forum: News Jul 21, 2008, 06:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,676
Posted By ghost101
2W? I'll wait for the reviews because atm I dont...

2W? I'll wait for the reviews because atm I dont believe it.
Forum: General Nonsense Jul 21, 2008, 06:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,799
Posted By Apocolypse007
I dont think it was mediocre at all. And you have...

I dont think it was mediocre at all. And you have to follow the comic/cartoon classic plots to some extent or all hell will break loose when people see the movie.

I think it was very well done. ...
Forum: AMD / ATI Jul 21, 2008, 06:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,500
Posted By alexp999
Nice one thanks! mods should have this up in no...

Nice one thanks! mods should have this up in no time. I'm gonna see if the 4870X2 is in their yet. Anyone remember the device id??

Good luck with everyone running a 48xx
Forum: General Hardware Jul 21, 2008, 06:14 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,699
Posted By oli_ramsay
Really? I'm quite suprised, I thought ebuyer were...

Really? I'm quite suprised, I thought ebuyer were quite well known for having excellent customer support and I've never had a bad RMA experience with them. OCUK is someone I would never buy from...
Forum: General Hardware Jul 21, 2008, 06:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,711
Posted By Kei
In Unganged/single channel mode the processor...

In Unganged/single channel mode the processor will be UNCOMPARIBLY faster than if you tried to run Dual Channel/Ganged when doing video encoding (i'm talking huge differences) as for gaming or...
Forum: General Hardware Jul 21, 2008, 06:13 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,699
Posted By alexp999
Be carfeul with ebuyer, they used to be my number...

Be carfeul with ebuyer, they used to be my number one, now I will never buy from them again. I had an awful experience with RMA, and their customer support is pretty shoddy. I wouldnt care if one of...
Forum: General Hardware Jul 21, 2008, 06:12 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,699
Posted By Darknova
Fine, ignore my post then, apparently I'm dead...

Fine, ignore my post then, apparently I'm dead wrong :P
Forum: General Hardware Jul 21, 2008, 06:11 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,699
Posted By oli_ramsay
Just found out that ebuyer to as well which is...

Just found out that ebuyer to as well which is awesome!
Forum: General Hardware Jul 21, 2008, 06:10 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,699
Posted By Darknova
Yes, but none of them sell CPUs lol. Oli...

Yes, but none of them sell CPUs lol.

Oli beat me too it and apparently dabs do lol.
Forum: General Hardware Jul 21, 2008, 06:10 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,699
Posted By alexp999
www.dabs.com And the only one I would...

www.dabs.com

And the only one I would recommend which does take paypal.

if I buy from somewhere, order of preference goes:

Scan
OcUK
dabs
Forum: General Hardware Jul 21, 2008, 06:09 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,699
Posted By oli_ramsay
Do you guys know of any UK e-tailers the accept...

Do you guys know of any UK e-tailers the accept palpal as a method of payment?
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