in my opinion, the gap is small.
no, if you purchase and install high speed and/or LL (Low Latency) memories, you get the immediate effects like plug & play.
you are paying for the "XXX MHz Ready/Gurantee" speed ( and overclockers always demand MOAR )
if you use generic/value RAMs, you may need to find out yourself the maximum speed ( and tightest timing ) the memory sticks can reach.
depend on skills ( eg. burn-in technique, memory latency fine-tune ) and luck ( God of Handpicking gems ), etc.

wait for the website to update CPU compatible list.
processor size is same, as long as it is a LGA775.
65nm & 45nm is the production process read moar here: klik


DDR1 is less produced now, nobody can confirm the no longer being produced
DDR1 can be as fast as DDR2 look for overclocking database section.
lowyat or non-lowyat shop depends on certain season and nego skills
Pentium M is focus on mobile users ( laptop, tablet PC )
Pentium D is first generation of dual core processor from Intel for desktop PC
most of the time, laptop parts are more expensive if compared to same generation (old PC vs old lappy, new PC vs new lappy)

This post has been edited by ktek: May 29 2008, 09:15 PM

at least the mini LED near PCI slots light up?
any weird clicking sound from power supply?
check for bent "pin" on processor slot.
use flathead screwdriver touch the PWR ON jumper (becareful & check mobo manual) because sometimes PC casing button is not reliable.

not 771pin but 1366pin
771 already in production back in the day.



pictar sauce: klik

big possibility it's running power save mode a.k.a. Cool 'n Quiet.
you keep looking at CPU-Z and run other program, the speed will return to normal but maybe back to 1.0GHz after the program load finish.

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Added on June 9, 2008, 4:09 pmthis also means your CPU will adjust speed (like laptop) according to usage and back to 1.0GHz when nothing to do.

This post has been edited by ktek: Jun 9 2008, 04:09 PM

LOL... i see
that one is not any "mod", just watermark to any pictars uploaded thru LYN.
you can check almost all thumbnails from LYN has it.

X2 5000+ standard version has hsf inside (bigger box)
X2 5000+ black version no hsf (small box)

This post has been edited by ktek: Jun 11 2008, 12:47 PM

i called Intel Core2 series as Dark Side as they have really bad ass performance

a DSL modem? you can use it (provided you have the USB cable & CD driver)
prepare for the headache-ness of USB modems

CAT5/CAT5e you can wiki
lazy coffee pasta

for straight/crossover network wiring, the only difference is each type will have different wire arrangement in the cable for serving different purposes.
link

DDR2 667 is PC5300/5400, not compatible.

i suggest not to mention anything about overclocking in Super Noobs Help! thread.
any mishandling or inappropriate action may harm your hardware, void warranty and data lost.
ADD: nobody (include LYN) will responsible for your lost.

This post has been edited by ktek: Jun 22 2008, 12:37 PM

how to update/flash BIOS?
go to mobo official support website (eg. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw for your gigabyte mobo).
look for your mobo (EP35-DS3) product overview/specification page.
inside the "Related link" click the BIOS link.
from there you download which version of BIOS you want, usually newer is better.
after download, unzip and put in a proper named folder.
install @BIOS (for giga mobos) from driver CD/internet.
backup old BIOS, load new BIOS, flash to new BIOS. leave mouse/keyboard alone until it's done.
recommend to tick reset DMI/clear CMOS after restart.
done flashing, reboot, go BIOS setup (hit "del" key), load optimized default, do your setting (boot sequence, etc..), save& exit.

a new BIOS may fix bugs, improve functions or add new CPU support.
DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK. for beginners, if it ain't broken, don't fix it.

depends on your needs.
look in price ($100,$200,$300), design(multi fin,heatpipe), material(alu, copper), weight(500g,1Kg), fan(noise,CFM), mobo compatibility(block RAMslot), etc..

if you use DVI(digital) cable, it will auto adjust, no need to press AUTO ADJUSTMENT button.


i guess you're trying to say connectors, not molex
you can check positive or negative from wires colour, the common colour (white, or black sometimes) is negative.
other colours (red blue green pruple etc..) are positive.

well, you know the coca cola glass bottle version (as seen in kopitiam)
the "neck" of bottle is slimmer than the "body"
the drinks flow slower because it's limited by the "neck"
similar in PC a fast display card will perform slower if CPU and mobo "bottleneck" it.
get it?

i believe it's Bang Per Bucks.
BANG = sound effect, loud BANG.
BUCKS = money $$
usually means the performance worth for what you're paying.
you pay less cash and get impressive result.


why not? this thread is under Hardware Q&A section.

i think you expect too mush from wireless products
gamers stick to wired.


why you never suspect the sound come from mobo/casing
i think it's overheat warning (check BIOS setting to cancel or cut wire)
look for a buzzer (round black thing) inside your mobo/ connected to PC case.

8pin is EPS, 4pin is not EPS
no harm/ problem by the way.

i get average speed over 100MB/s but burst speed only 150+MB/s in benchmark for WD6400AAKS.
AA means big capacity platter. not sure about Seagate 500GB.

come on, WC3 is already near 5 years old.
any modern card can play it.

1. Intel implements high-speed FSB & large cache to reduce memory read/write latency, AMD use Direct Connect Architecture (IMC & HTT) to do similar thing. so when processor maker already so hard working, you better aim for high capacity because bottleneck always happen on hard disk.
2. when hard disk on load (reading and writing) and when processor busy (swapping raw data and processed information)

512MB + 512MB? 1GB you'll get WRONG! by 016
older generation need to enable from nVidia control panel
not sure for new one.

This post has been edited by ktek: Aug 25 2008, 10:09 PM