Hello, I just bought an AMD Phenom II X4 980 to replace my X3 720. The X4 came without a new CPU cooler so I am using the old one. Problem is: the CPU severely overheats. Idle above 50 celcius and if I stress test all the cores at 100% it quickly goes over 70 celcius ...
May 24th, 2012 8:21 pm
Starts May 31st This is for those who work in the Electronic/Computer retail industry, Im not sure where the list is for which companies qualify, i will come back and edit after. Go to https://retailedge.intel.com and then summer deal, sign up if you are not already a member, remember you need to ve...
May 23rd, 2012 5:45 pm
For all those people who purchased a $25 1155 motherboard. Here's a $20 CPU to go with it. Yes it's 1.6Ghz single core. But it's faster than an AMD E350 and it uses less power. It has full video acceleration etc. and would make a great HTPC build. :D [IMG]http://www.xbitlabs.com/images/cpu/celeron-g540-g440/t4.png[/IMG] ...
May 22nd, 2012 1:26 pm
... am thinking about building new ivy bridge or sandy bridge system and found that it is much cheaper in Seattle. I would like to grab some mobo and CPU down there. If you guys know any places like NCIX, Memory Express, tiger direct in Seattle, please let me know. I might not travel down to Seattle, ...
May 3rd, 2012 4:41 am
Pricematch with ME. These b-com prices aren't found by Shopbot, hence the thread. Deals end May 3rd. i5-2550k - $173.61 http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX37913 http://www.b-com.ca/product.php?productid=232943 i5-2450p - $149.85 http://www.b-com.ca/product.php?productid=232942 http://www.memory...
Apr 30th, 2012 6:32 pm
http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=61871&promoid=1360 Saw this today figure to share it: May not be Available at All Locations. Savings Code 61871-1360. SAVE $55.99 off our regular price of $125.98 As the time of the post HURRY! Only 5 left at this price! This special price will be applied ...
Sep 3rd, 2011 11:17 am
Hey guys/gals Just posting here before I put up a formal FS thread on the above to cpus? What do you think the market price is on the: Intel I3-530 (2C/4T), (2.93 Ghz), have the box, fan, etc and Intel Xeon x3440 (4C/8T, plus turbo) (2.53Ghz) - only the cpu No overclocking ...
Aug 3rd, 2011 2:27 pm
I bought this computer last year & I am curious if I can upgrade the motherboard, CPU & keep everything else the same or do I have to make a new computer?
Jun 4th, 2011 3:59 pm
Hey Guys, I'm considering buying a new laptop and I'm looking for the run-down on the new Intel i3 and i5 processors and how they compare. Someone point me in the right direction with a few links and worth-while reviews. Every 4 years I have to do the same research because everything's changed since...
Mar 23rd, 2011 10:05 pm
$115 bundle - Intel E5700 3.00 GHz CPU - Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 http://www.vuugo.com/ProductInfo.aspx?pc=GA-G41MT-BX80571E5700&bf=Intel This is decent deal for anybody planning to build a budget entry-level system. The mobo doesn't seem ...
Mar 11th, 2011 11:54 am
http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/232640/BX80623I72600/Intel/ Warm: this is the lowest price it's ever been in Canada.Matches nicely with Gigabyte H67MA-D2H-B3 motherboard @ $96.59
Mar 10th, 2011 1:45 pm
Newegg.ca shellshocker: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition CPU and MSI 870/SB850 motherboard with USB 3.0 & Sata III for $207 (after $20 MIR) and free shipping. $207 for an AMD Phenom II X4 Black Edition and a USB3 Motherboard is a pretty sweet deal. ...
Sep 22nd, 2010 7:42 am
For, AMD Athlon II X2 250 which motherboard is the best? All are $79.99. Asus M4A785MGigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3PGigabyte GA-MA785GMT-UD2H
Aug 9th, 2010 2:00 pm
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0302727 my brother down south just got his today!! this is HOT!!!
Apr 1st, 2010 3:23 am
http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/07/newegg-sells-300-counterfeit-core-i7-920-cpus-is-now-investiga/ NewEgg sells 300 counterfeit Core i7-920 CPUs, KIRFers pump their fists By Darren Murph posted Mar 7th 2010 6:28PM Oops. Over the weekend, it seems as if 300 or so unlucky individuals were shipped ...
Mar 7th, 2010 7:57 pm
... to be a a gaming PC so I don't need the latest and greatest, but I do like to have a decent motherboard. Another option is just motherboard + CPU + RAM, as I can probably reuse the other components from the current machine. I am perfectly OK buying used. So, can you suggest what would be a ...
Jul 14th, 2009 1:23 pm
When people are referring to idle and load temp, do they mean the CPU temp or the core temp? I have a E5200 @ 3.7GHz. Vcore is 1.31V. My idle core temp is 41C and load core temp under OCCT is 70C. System temp is around 35C. CPU temp is around 65C. I am using ...
Apr 5th, 2009 3:25 am
Seems like a good price for a quad-core, even though it is probably the slowest quad ever made and suffers from the TLB erratum. http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3476410 Shipping's going to be quite a bit unless you're near a store or lucky enough to be in a ...
Dec 5th, 2008 6:25 pm
News article at Dailytech The breakdown of processors looks like this: January 2009: Phenom II X4 940 at 3GHz, 8MB total cache using the AM2+ socket Phenom II X4 920 at 2.8GHz with 8MB of total cache on the AM2+ socket February 2009: Phenom II X4 910 2.6GHz with 8MB total cache on the AM3 socket Ph...
Dec 2nd, 2008 2:10 pm
Looking for a good netbook ASAP. Preferrably 10" screen, but no screen under 8.9", a decent HD (120GB or 160GB), and a minimum 1GB RAM. Battery MUST be 6-Cell. Will pay $380 to $400.
Nov 8th, 2008 2:15 pm