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Please Help with overclock

Hi there i have build my dream computer to play games and be a media converter i currently have a problem that i cant wrap my head around i have an issue where i am running at a vcc of 1.310 volts and load line at full and i am running prime95 and seem to be getting high temps compared to other over clockers considering the fans and hard ware in my case i thought i would be very cool as i have 3x200mm 1x230mm and then the 120mm at the back i have also got a cooler master v8 and with all fans running at max i get on core 1 73 degrees max and on core 3 the hottest core i... read more

Quantum computer : The new era of computer

  • Last updated 5/6/12 by Awieos
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A Laymans Guide To What Overclocking Is

[Article] A Layman's Guide to What Overclocking is.. Hi Guys.. Sometimes it's embarrassing to ask questions about things that you think everyone else knows..* So a wee guide of things I had to learn and kinda wish i'd known.. but y'know it's all part of the journey! *Nay fancie pants boastin' here! terms I would *actually* use in my head! Okay, so, your CPU has a 'Wall' a top boundary of how hard you can push it, based on your cooling and motherboard and how well you adjust your settings.. complicated already?? no sweat, we'll take it slow.. The idea is *not* to... read more

Intel Hawley Creek SSD Giveaway

Intel’s “Overclock Intel Hawley Creek mSata SSD Giveaway” OFFICIAL RULES Sponsored by Intel Corporation (“Sponsor”). NO ENTRY FEE. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Promotion begins at 12:00 AM Pacific Time (“PT”) April 11, 2012 and ends at 12:00 AM PT May 15, 2012 (the “Promotion Period”). 1. Eligibility: The Intel’s “Overclock Intel Hawley Creek mSata SSD Giveaway” Promotion (the “Promotion”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia, residents of Canadian provinces and territories excluding Quebec, aged... read more

Spotify On Fedora 16

Describe 'Spotify on Fedora 16' here Preparation This is not for the faint of heart. Make sure that you have root access (admin) and have a Spotify account already. Spotify also requires a Facebook account to link to. Installation The installation process is a little tedious - make sure you're careful and don't make any typos. You can copy from here, and paste commands into terminal. You can't use the CTRL+V shortcut inside of terminal, but you can go to the Edit menu and hit paste there. Let's get started. Open up Terminal and enter the following commands: sudo yum... read more

Why you NEED to customize your web browser

Also viewable at a discussion thread   Perhaps I might inspire you all in the process this time around with the newest revision of my web browsing setup. What customizing your web browser (which is best done with the browser Firefox or Waterfox and use of its large addons repository, as well as extensions such as Stylish and Greasemonkey) can do for you is significantly improve your efficiency and ability to browse the web.   To start off, the number one solutions for full-on customization to whatever you desire are Firefox and its add-on repository.  No... read more

Sean's SSD Buyers Guide/Information Thread

What is this? This is for those of you trying to choose b/w which SSD to purchase and for those of you who want to learn a little about SSDs in general as well. If you have any additions or questions, by all means feel free to post a question in the thread on anything SSD related and I will be sure to try and answer it for you. Follow the link below to begin! Sean's SSD Buyers Guide & Information Thread Please Leave all Comments, Suggestions, & Kudo's in the Main Forum Thread! read more

xd's Ultimate Mozilla Firefox Recommended Add-Ons List

This list will be continuously updated over time as I find more awesome addons. Suggestions are welcome!   For the original forum discussion thread, [CLICK HERE] Truly, one of the reasons why we use Firefox is the addons. You can make serious customizations to functionality with a huge add-on repository, making a configuration that suits you and can make Firefox better than any other browser! Some addons also optimize performance in addition to experience. Some of my favourite personal selections for firefox addons, what they do, how they're useful to me and... read more

Windows 7 Install Optimization Guide For Ssds Hdds By Sean Webster

Sean's Windows 7 Install Guide & Optimization for SSDs/HDDs Why to follow my guide: Since most of the guides here are getting out if date and are lacking information I decided to post up my own. This is what I do. I have spent hours upon hours, even days researching, testing, and validating the information you are about to read over. This guide meant to help anyone with a SSD/HDD install and optimize their Windows 7 installation. If you have a problem or question please do not hesitate to ask! Please read the this thoroughly, I know there is a lot of info, but the... read more

Common BSOD Error Code List for Overclocking

Common BSOD Error Codes for Overclocking 0x101 = increase vcore 0x124 = increase/decrease QPI/VTT first, if not increase/decrease vcore...have to test to see which one it is on i7 45nm, usually means too little VVT/QPI for the speed of Uncore on i7 32nm SB, usually means too little vCore 0x0A = unstable RAM/IMC, increase QPI first, if that doesn't work increase vcore 0x1A = Memory management error. It usually means a bad stick of Ram. Test with Memtest or whatever you prefer. Try raising your Ram voltage 0x1E = increase vcore 0x3B = increase vcore 0x3D = increase... read more
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