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10-11-2011, 04:25 PM
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I love my Dell, been nothing but great since the day i got it, 24" ultrasharp btw
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10-11-2011, 09:02 PM
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Truly legit Bulldozer benches are out!
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10-11-2011, 10:05 PM
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hey guys so i just switched over my "TPU" switch as an experiment, when i opened my case it was actually already "enabled" so i disabled it
my clock speed when i right click my computer-properties is exactly the same as when it was enable as when its disabled, does the actual clock speed listed on the my computer write-up change when your overclocked?
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10-11-2011, 10:11 PM
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Best way to find your true clock speed is CPU-Z. Be sure to load your processor with Prime95 to get a true reading of load speed (as opposed to idle speed)
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10-11-2011, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp  | Ouch. Bulldozer doesn't seem to be what people were hoping for. A little disapppointing for
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10-11-2011, 10:17 PM
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All you need to know about BD, short and sweet: Quote: |
"We won't deny it, we really were hoping for a lot more from Bulldozer and AMD's eight-core processors. It's disappointing to find these newly launched processors do little to improve AMD’s situation. The FX processors come short of competing hand to hand with the now 9-months old Sandy Bridge processors, and in certain instances surpass their own Phenom II range."
| Bulldozer Arrives: AMD FX-8150 Review > Final Thoughts - TechSpot Reviews
Let's not forget:
-first gen stigma, I remember being the first to own Phenom 9500 (false QVLs, performance bugs, etc)
-$$$$$$$$
-insane power consumption
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10-11-2011, 10:20 PM
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#83 | | I have named my kids VIC and VLS
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Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp Best way to find your true clock speed is CPU-Z. Be sure to load your processor with Prime95 to get a true reading of load speed (as opposed to idle speed) | so in CPU-Z right now it shows my "spec" as the typical i7 2600k @ 3.40GHZ: 
what numbers am i looking to change when i flip the switch?
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10-11-2011, 10:26 PM
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What are you trying to accomplish anyway?
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10-11-2011, 10:38 PM
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for your budget go for a 120hz monitor...if not an e-IPS panel that has significantly better colour reproduction
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10-11-2011, 10:44 PM
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#86 | | I have named my kids VIC and VLS
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Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp What are you trying to accomplish anyway? | I'm just testing to see whether this TPU switch on the mb actually changes my clock speeds when enabled or disabled as it promises the auto optimization or whatever Posted via RS Mobile | |
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10-12-2011, 02:38 AM
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#87 | | I bringith the lowerballerith
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Originally Posted by Hondaracer so in CPU-Z right now it shows my "spec" as the typical i7 2600k @ 3.40GHZ:
what numbers am i looking to change when i flip the switch? | Bus speed x Multiplier = CPU speed
1648.5 MHz is your idle speed.
What you want to do is run prime95 and see what your cpu speed is at max load.
Then turn on the TPU switch and run prime 95 and see what your speed is at max load.
Compare the 2 and see if improvement.
TPU switch is the 'i am a noob at overclocking do it for me' switch. Learn how to manual overclock for getting more out of your cpu.
overclocking is basically configuring your bus speed and multiplier to get a higher cpu speed.
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10-12-2011, 04:08 AM
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|  ok so i guess ill go intel
which motherboard should i go with?
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10-13-2011, 12:01 AM
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#89 | | I have named my kids VIC and VLS
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lol so i had the TPU switch in the "on" position when i thought i had turned it off
went to run Prime95 and at the 50% run i had my Core Speed at 4XXX mhz and multiplier at X 48
seconds later BSOD lol... nice overclocking feature..
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10-13-2011, 12:34 AM
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#90 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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Originally Posted by Hondaracer lol so i had the TPU switch in the "on" position when i thought i had turned it off
went to run Prime95 and at the 50% run i had my Core Speed at 4XXX mhz and multiplier at X 48
seconds later BSOD lol... nice overclocking feature.. | run 45x multiplier and try 1.3v -1.35v and see if its stable. You should be able to get 4.5Ghz easy without adjusting other settings.
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10-13-2011, 12:34 AM
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#91 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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Originally Posted by StylinRed ok so i guess ill go intel
which motherboard should i go with? | What's your budget?
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10-13-2011, 01:07 AM
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#92 | | I STILL don't get it
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having my new rig built at NCIX and am wondering if any of you know a specific ncix tech who does a good job building/cable management? i have no problem paying for the black tube/pipeing.
i want my cable management as close as possible to dealts black rig lol.
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10-13-2011, 02:54 AM
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#93 | | My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
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Whats ur 2600K is running at guys ?
Mine does 5ghz at 1.425v 
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10-13-2011, 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by dealt What's your budget? | No budget really just need something that I can be set with keeping for a couple years+ but I likely won't be over clocking so I won't need any special features for that I was looking at this asus z86? Cuz I liked those blue wave heatsinks on them lol but I don't know what's overdoing it or what's insufficient
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10-13-2011, 05:29 AM
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If you're not overclocking, you don't need an overclocker board, which will have 12+ phase power supplies, etc. All you need is a good 4 phase board with decent parts. IE any Gigabyte Z68. The one I reviewed last week is a great example of a mainstream Z68 board, although has some flaws worth mentioning. Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 Review | |
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10-13-2011, 07:55 AM
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Where can i read up on overclocking? So much stuff to search through on OCN Posted via RS Mobile | |
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10-13-2011, 08:19 AM
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#97 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Originally Posted by ime2006 Whats ur 2600K is running at guys ?
Mine does 5ghz at 1.425v | i have mines running at 4.5 ghz @ 1.30v
i just game so i dont really see the point in a high OC and only reason i have the i7 is from the intel retail edge program
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10-13-2011, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by noTirl i have mines running at 4.5 ghz @ 1.30v
i just game so i dont really see the point in a high OC and only reason i have the i7 is from the intel retail edge program | Same, I've barely tweaked mine to run @ 4.1Ghz, too lazy to bother further for now. I also got mine from Intel RetailEdge. 
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10-13-2011, 09:58 AM
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#99 | | My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
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Originally Posted by noTirl i have mines running at 4.5 ghz @ 1.30v
i just game so i dont really see the point in a high OC and only reason i have the i7 is from the intel retail edge program | I was just testing its limit.
Usually, i m doing 4.5ghz @ 1.275v for gaming or regular usage.
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10-14-2011, 12:26 AM
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#100 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
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Looking to buy a new computer in the $1600 range. I was hoping to get the new AMD processors, but they seem like a big disappointment.
The computer will be used for professional 3D work and massive amounts of BF3.
CPU: Intel Core i7 950 Quad Core
Cooling: Noctua NH-C12P Fan
MOBO: ASUS Sabertooth X58
RAM: 8GB (4x2GB) G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-4GBECO
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 6950
CASE: Corsair Graphite Series 600T
PSU: Corsair Professional Series HX1050
$1499 at NCIX.
Tips/ suggestions?
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