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  1. Topkiddy

    Best memory for PD system

    I'm just looking at building a system with an 8 core PD chip and wanted a 16gb setup. I was looking at ram with 1866 timings but is it worth it? Should I just stick with 1600? I'm looking at using 8gb modules also. Thanks
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    750W Crossfire compatible PSU

    Just been looking through the forum for a recommended PSU for a new build. I'd settled on this http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-004-XF&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1497 but now heard horror stories about XFX PSU's So are there any better recommendations? Thanks
  3. Topkiddy

    which psu on £75 budget

    I was looking at the XFX also but this is an issue. It says 5 yr warranty on the site though.
  4. Topkiddy

    Overheating CPU

    I've blasted the heatsink with compressed gas so I'd say so? Can heat pipes get blocked? It's a stock cooler.
  5. Topkiddy

    Overheating CPU

    Yes all that looks fine. Last temps I remember were around 45 degrees. All fans working. Case temp 30 MB temp 27.
  6. Topkiddy

    Overheating CPU

    Hi, I have an old Phenom II 720 that I run as a media server and number cruncher. I tend not to look at it that often as it sits in the background. But the PSU blew a week ago and when I restarted it I noticed the CPU temp hitting 80 degrees. So I took off the cooler, cleaned it up and...
  7. Topkiddy

    Upgrading from crossfire 5570

    Sounds a good plan. Will this be a reasonable improvement?
  8. Topkiddy

    Upgrading from crossfire 5570

    I'm looking for the next upgrade from crossfired 5570. I want to stay AMD and have a budget of 200 so what would be the best card to go forward with? Thanks
  9. Topkiddy

    AMD with PCIE 3.0

    Great. Makes life simple. Thanks
  10. Topkiddy

    AMD with PCIE 3.0

    I'm looking to build a new AMD system shortly and wanted a board that supports PCIE 3.0 but I can't see one. Are there any available? If not does anyone know when they are likely to be available. Thanks.
  11. Topkiddy

    Suspected failed SSD

    I just checked and mine is getting close to 2 years old. How old was yours?
  12. Topkiddy

    Suspected failed SSD

    It sounds like its failed as I've tried all that now. Thanks for the reply
  13. Topkiddy

    Suspected failed SSD

    Ive had an OCZ vertex 2 running for some time as my primary drive. But yesterday I started having issues with some program's so I rebooted. Only it didn't. It said there was an error that windows 7 couldn't repair. So I went to the bios to switch disks as primary. But now the bios doesn't even...
  14. Topkiddy

    4870 and 5770

    ok thanks
  15. Topkiddy

    4870 and 5770

    So does that means its actually lower performance or just nothing to worry about.
  16. Topkiddy

    4870 and 5770

    I'm having to replace a broken 4870 and have enough to get the 5770. Is there much in it? Should I just stick with another 4870? Any recommendations?
  17. Topkiddy

    Cable router on dsl

    Ok thanks for the info guys. Will take a trip to t mobile and see what they have to say. Cheers Anthony
  18. Topkiddy

    Cable router on dsl

    I'm moving to Germany where it's dsl but I have a cable router that I used on virgin. Question is will it work out in Germany. What info do I need to know if it will. Thanks Anthony
  19. Topkiddy

    Which DDR3? (Given the low stock!)

    Just went for http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=MY-167-OC
  20. Topkiddy

    Which DDR3? (Given the low stock!)

    Google didn't give much either. Guess you just have to take a chance if you really need it.
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