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To cut a long story short. If it was do-able without sacrificing playback/recording functionality, I plan to juggle my existing non-gaming rigs around and upgrade family machines with what I have left over/spare from other projects. Rebuilding each machine anyway so everyone gets a little system...

HTPC build: Intel Pentium G3220 or AMD A6-6400K (downgrade from Intel Core i3-2120) Edit: You never forget your first AMD K6.... typo above!! :/ I'm looking at downgrading my HTPC build spec as I don't think I'm fully utilising the performance, and could do with building a separate rig for...

@Tealc - PSU on it's own just plugged into the power meter also shows high W levels which is confusing me. Right, Power Meter: B&Q Airforce PM30. Plugged in, reset. Select 'W'. Plug PC in, but don't switch on: 21W (PC with Coolermaster Elite 460W) Just tried a HP dc5800 desktop at work...

I was about to start a new thread until I saw this one. Just plugged a mains power meter into my HTPC. Machine is switched off, but plugged in and it's reading ~21W (same when I put Win 7 to sleep). Thats with a Coolermaster Elite 460W. Tried swapping out with an OCZ GameXStream 600W (out of...

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I've had the various get it back up and running vs upgrade vs new discussion with him already. He's not interested in re-using the e6600. Wants something better than e6600 @ 3ghz, running at stock. He's now set on i3-530 rig following the AM3 discussions earlier, what I was able to do was...

CPU is fine. He wants a new machine. Goot :)

Before anyone asks: the HP wasnt overclocked, friend of friend has an overclocked e6600 that i built for him, but this guy wants something better for as little money as possible. I can see his understanding on wanting something newer. Just dont think the budget was realistic, and ive not been...

it's a HP business desktop pc. Cant remember the model. Having tested the pc: Motherboard and RAM faulty and no longer under warranty. Motherboard bespoke size and case wont except an off the shelf replacement. Been waning to upgrade for a while, this has been the catalyst. Friend decided to go...

Not a real performance improvement (that friend would notice as most of stuff will be single threaded apps), thats a shame. Might have to push towards the i3-530, if nothing else comes into the mix. Thanks for the info so far :)

Hi, Struggling to find what AM3 CPU's would be 1. On par with a Core2Duo E6600 overclocked to 3Ghz (stock cooler) 2. Better than the above Intel CPU CPU Budget under £100. AM3 CPU to be kept at stock speeds initially. The cheaper the better, friends PC died and i3-530 rig is over...

Found someone had posted the same thread on AV Forums with the majority conclusion to those on here.... go for the Corsair, so I did. Tempted to get myself some now! Cheers all! Goot :)

Hi All, As the title says, which of the following is a better all rounder for highest overclocking: speed, stablility, issues with certain M/B's, RMA if faulty etc? Money tight (friend's PC - Vista Ultimate 64, Q6600, Gigabyte P45 M/B), max budget £40 delivered, so my usual suggestions are...

My Dad and I both bought Epson RX620's last year and can highly recommend them. Replacement compatible ink again very cheap :) Goot :)

I had the same problem. Turns out I hadn't pushed the DVI cable fully into the monitor. I'd try reseating the cable. Goot :)

SEAT Leon TDI SE 110 (52 reg) Goot :)

SEAT Leon Cupra R / FR and an extra £300-500 for *cough* remap *cough* or if you wanted reasonable performance but economy SEAT Leon FR TDI 150 and *cough* ... same as above. Mk1 Leon though, currently with £2.5k off list price due to the Mk2 already out - the performance Mk2 models...

I've got an N70 if you need a copy of the CD that came supplied with the phone. Goot :)

About to purchase some as well for a myself and a friend. Good to hear you recommend them - on special offer this week. Goot :)

The time has almost come, ordering at the weekend so I've decided to go for the G.Skill ZX kit if in stock. If not, Corsair C2PT. You lot have sold it to me - cheers! :) Goot :)