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The course was well planned and well supported, and ran through all of Oakland. The volunteers were great, and I've never seen so many people come out to cheer just because. Houses along the course had their stereo speakers pointed at us and whole neighborhoods seemed to be throwing a party. The energy was amazing. Like bay to breakers, without all the booze. I didn't use bag check in and I'm a beer snob, so avoided the bud light, but the medals and shirts are great. Everything was easy to get to and find. A very fun day. I'll definitely be back next year!
Since running the inaugural edition of this race, I can say it has only gotten better. The full marathon course is still quite hilly, but very do-able. What I love most about this race is getting to run through the various neighborhoods in Oakland. The spectators are great, and you can see how proud they are to have this race here. Running down International Boulevard reminded me of being at the NYC Marathon, with all its sights, sounds, and aromas. The only part of this race I truly did not enjoy was the unpaved section around Lake Merritt, where the toll of the latter miles made it too easy to trip. I especially loved this year's black marathon zip pullover with the Raider-esque design. Oh, and being able to get 2 free beers at the post-race party was definitely appreciated (the last time I did this race they had run out by the time I finished).
Just ran the Oakland Half Marathon and was extremely impressed. I flew in from Vancouver for this event and although Oakland would normally not be considered as a 'destination race', I believe it should be. A summary of the pros and cons: Pros: 1. The half has a relatively flat course with smallish rolling hills in some places. The course takes you through scenic and not-so-scenic parts of downtown Oakland. The full marathon elevation chart looked a little scary however. 2. This is a small to moderate race size (i.e. under 10,000 runners). There is no crowding and the corrals were easy to get into and everyone was well-behaved. 3. The organizers did a great job getting everyone pumped up at the beginning. Lots of excitement before the start. 4. There are plenty of water / gatorade stations that are well-staffed with friendly volunteers. 5. Lots! of toilets at the race start. I think I waited no more than 2 minutes. 6. Very easy bag drop off that was 1 minute from the race start. No wait on drop off or pick up. 7. The communication / social media in the months and weeks leading up to the race was amazing. These guys really know how to keep people informed and happy. They really created a Oakland Running Festival online community through massive interaction with runners online. Questions were answered same-day! A case study on how to use social media for any business. 8. Nice race shirts and finisher medals. 9. The expo was relatively small but adequate in my opinion. A well-stocked race merchandise store. 10. They had free beer post-race (x2). Ok, it was Coors Light, but it still was beer. 11. Their was a good party atmosphere post-race in Snow Park. Lots of music and people having fun. 12. Some quirky cheering stations on the course including a mechanical horse that breathed fire (so cool). 13. Pretty good crowds cheering you on in certain places. Even the Oakland Police were cheering runners. Cons: 1. The post-race food was a bit lacking in selection although not in quantity. Standard bananas, oranges, bagels, granola bars and gatorade. 2. The virtual race bag was a bit of a waste. Nothing of much value to a runner in there. I know they were trying to go green, but I still prefer the old school free samples of things. 3. The final few minutes before the finish line was uphill! I know a minor point but it was sure painful. Overall, an extremely well organized smallish race. There was a ton of community pride and it showed. Highly recommended.
This was my 10th marathon and it ranks at the top for me. The course was challenging but very interesting and at times scenic. The best smelling marathon I ever ran as we did runs through all sorts of ethnic neighborhoods. Lots of people scattered along the way, but they never felt overwhelming like at some races I've done. The finishing area is nice, as is the beer you get, though the food wasn't anything special. No real goody bag, not that I care. But otherwise, well supported and lots of fun.
Some of my comments are more specific to people competing for top 5 finishes, others are more general. Pros: 1) I actually liked the course for the most part, even with the hills. 2) The pre- and post-race organization seemed good. 3) Nice medals. 4) Good Oakland spirit. Cons: 1) Course was terribly marked, not a big deal if you can follow others, but it sucks if you're all alone. The volunteers directing traffic and telling runners where to go during the first half did a good enough job to make up for the lack of signs/arrows. However, during the last half the volunteers seemed un-focused and unprepared to direct traffic and runners. At about mile 16.5 the person directing traffic failed to stop cars for me, then proceeded to direct me the wrong way. None of the officials during the second half pointed me which way to go until I asked them. 2) There were enough water stops, but they were oddly placed and inconsistent in quality. I think there were 3 water stops between about 22.5 and 24.5, but I think there was a stretch of 3-4 miles without water before that. Actually, there was a water stop, but nobody was there to work it. It was just a bunch of gallon jugs on a table. 3) There was no live tracking and apparently they didn't get all of the timing mats out in time, since none of the top finishers have 20 mile splits. 4) The prize structure for the relay was ridiculous. I ran the full marathon and beat every relay team except one, yet the winning relay team got 8 (4 pairs) free tickets to Hawaii? Why not split up the free tickets and give them all out to the top few finishers in the far more competitive marathon and half marathon? The half doesn't have any prizes at all. The goal may have been to increase the number of elite entries to the relay, but there was not enough notice to accomplish that.
This is a great new option for local Bay Area marathons. The good: Extremely well organized Great communication Easy to get to and park 'Late' start at 7:30 Wonderful race shirt Pacers easy to spot and follow The bad Tough course, first half being much harder than San Francisco No finish line food to speak of Finish line crowded Half marathon and marathon convergence really crowded Expo small and not interesting
After having done almost a hundred marathons I can recognize a GREAT one when I see it. In only it's third year this one is a real keeper!! The course was challenging but fair..the organization was awesome...and the support was first rate. Thanks to Gene and his crew for providing such a quality experience to the thousands that participated...WELL DONE...I will be back next year.
This is now a must-run for me and, yes, I live in Oakland, but the event is just so pleasant, fun, and well organized that its become my favorite marathon (hometown influence acknowledged). I have some rather stiff reviews out there when organizers have dropped the ball, but Corrigan Sports does a great job in Oakland. The previous reviews give a good feel for the Oakland Marathon. I especially agree with R.G.'s comments on the race shirt; this is the second year where the race shirt deserves special accolades. The course: Big Sur has nothing on San Francisco when it comes to hills, and San Francisco has nothing on Oakland. I've run all three and found I enjoy a little challenge other than miles. You run Oakland and you can hold your head high among marathoners. That said, I came within 5 minutes of inadvertently posting a P.R. this year. (Wish I'd been paying more attention!) Yes, the finish area was crowded, but unlike at Big Sur, there was no line to get my free beer! Also, a really good pork sandwich at The Streatery was easy to get. BTW: their naturally multicolored potato chips are perfect for Oakland! (Thanks, Kat!) Post-race food of different kinds seemed abundant, and the ease of getting a quick hit of something good to eat made the experience (and the rest of the day) much nicer. The race organizers are without peer when it comes to pre-race organization (instructions, web, keeping in touch, etc.). It's great. Parking: I drove to the start, and parked in a lot within two blocks; it was free, and easy. The best thing is the feeling you get while the course takes you through the many districts of Oakland. You get to see what a special and varied place this is. Even in the economically depressed areas, there are locals out there thanking you for running Oakland. True, for the most part, hordes of spectators there are not, but there are enough to lift your spirits. The dull later miles common to so many urban marathons are more interesting and lively here, especially when compared to the SFM. If this and the other reviews sound good to you, then I'm sure you'll be happy you gave it a try.
This was my first Oakland Marathon. Many good reviews from the year before. The overcast weather made the temperature much cooler, and the water stations seemed to be about 1.5 miles apart, which helped me along. The crowd support seems to pick up in the last third of the race, which was helpful. Also, there was ample food on the course to enjoy. I never have seen much of Oakland, and I also enjoyed the many different neighborhoods. The big hill in the first half did not seem so tough, as I trained for it and took my time going up and down. I would recommend this marathon.
The course changes were to ease some traffic problems, and most of them were fine by me. The only change that I didn't like very much was to have us on the path alongside of Lake Merritt. This would be fine if there weren't so many half marathoners on the course. It was a bit narrow and getting by them was not an easy task. Until the price goes up too much I will continue to run this one. One of the other changes took us off of Fruitvale Ave. There were fewer fans out on the new section we ran on. Of course this isn't something the race organization has any control over.
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WASHINGTON - Seven members of the secretive Navy SEAL Team 6, including one involved in the mission to get Osama bin Laden, have been punished for disclosing classified information, senior Navy officials said Thursday
Four other SEALs are under investigation for similar alleged violations, one official said.
They are alleged to have divulged classified information to the maker of a video game called "Medal of Honor: Warfighter."
Each of the seven received a punitive letter of reprimand and a partial forfeiture of pay for two months. Those actions generally hinder a military member's career.
The deputy commander of Naval Special Warfare Command, Rear Adm. Garry Bonelli, issued a statement acknowledging that nonjudicial punishments had been handed out for misconduct, but he did not offer any details.
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Here's a look at the Week 6 matchups around the NFC North. The Chicago Bears are on a bye and do not play.
Detroit Lions (1-3) at Philadelphia Eagles (3-2)
The Lions emerge from their bye to face the Eagles in Philadelphia. Detroit needs a win to halt a three-game losing streak. Their last loss was at home to the Minnesota Vikings. They haven't won since week one. Having been to the playoffs last season and coming into this season with high expectations, they would be digging a big hole with a loss. It would leave them at least 3 games behind division leaders Bears and Vikings.
The Eagles dropped a close game at Pittsburgh last week. The Eagles are looking for more consistency. After a close week 1 win over the underdog Browns, Philadelphia came home and beat the Baltimore Ravens. They followed that up with a loss at Arizona and then a win at home against the New York Giants.
Eagles QB Michael Vick is also looking to establish some consistency. He has six TD's and six INT's on the season. Vick has been sacked 14 times and has endured a few dings. He is not taking off and running at will as he once did and the Eagles offensive line hasn't been great. They have to find a way to protect Vick against a potent Detroit defensive line. Despite the Lions' struggles, they still feature very good pass rushers in Ndomakong Suh and Kyle Vanden Bosch.


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Greetings everyone! In light of the climate change talks going on right now, and the record snowfall happening on the east coast of the US and in Europe, I figured it was time to talk about everybody's favorite subject: the weather. And despite that record snowfall, the news isn't particularly good.
In October, a NASA DC-8 airplane loaded with scientists and their instruments began low level passes over the Antarctic coastline where ice sheets are collapsing at a rate far faster than was predicted. The flights, dubbed Operation Ice Bridge, are an effort to determine what's happening on and under the ice, in order to estimate future sea level rises.
Since 2003, laser measurements of ice surfaces from NASA's ICESat satellite have shown that the ice caps in Greenland and West Antarctica are thinning and flowing quickly seaward. A report in the journal Nature based on data provided by ICESat showed that some parts of the Antarctica ice shelf have been sinking 27 feet a year. In 2002, one great glacial ice shelf jutting from land over the ocean on the Antarctic Peninsula simply disintegrated and floated away within days. ICESat reaches the end of its life soon, and another ice monitor won't be launched until 2015. Until that happens, Operation Ice Bridge flights will continue and expand.
In addition to lasers, the plane will carry penetrating radar instruments that measure snow cover and the thickness of ice to bedrock, and a gravity-measuring system that will, for the first time, plot the geometry and depth of ocean waters under the ice shelves. The gravity study is very important because many scientists believe warm ocean currents may be the main force pulling the ice sheets seaward, melting the undersides of ice shelves and thus removing the buttresses that hold back the far greater ice masses on land.
Earlier this year, an icebreaker cruise sent an automated submarine to look under the region's Pine Island Glacier, which has been moving forward rapidly in recent years. Its bed, where the ice contacts rock, is below sea level, and scientists are concerned about what would happen if seawater poured under the glacier.
The DC-8 is too big for any of the runways in Antarctica, and it will make the 11-hour round trip from Punta Arenas, Chile, with two-thirds of each trip spent getting to Antarctica. Once there, the plane will fly as low as 1,000 feet along sinuous glacial valleys that may test the nerves of both pilots and scientists. Some flights will also investigate the region's open sea ice, which also seems to be disappearing.
"We learned how fast the ice sheets are changing from NASA satellites," said geophysicist Robin Bell, who is helping lead the project. "These flights are a unique opportunity to see through the ice, and address the question of why the ice sheets are changing."
"A remarkable change is happening on Earth, truly one of the biggest changes in environmental conditions since the end of the ice age," said Tom Wagner, cryosphere program scientist at NASA headquarters in Washington. "It's not an easy thing to observe, let alone predict what might happen next. Studies like this one are key."
Antarctica' Larsen Ice Shelf has deteriorated in recent years, and it's one of the flight targets. (Credit: NASA)
So, if scientists are concerned that the warming seas are causing the coastal melting in both Greenland and Antarctica, what's causing the warming seas? Despite those snowstorms happening right now, it could be that it's warmer air temperatures. Read on.
The combined land and ocean surface temperature for the entire Earth for September 2009 was the second warmest September on record, according to NOAA's National Climatic Data Center whose records go back to 1880
NCDC scientists also reported that the average land surface temperature for September was the second warmest on record, behind 2005. Additionally, the global ocean surface temperature was tied for the fifth warmest on record for September.
The combined global land and ocean surface temperature was 1.12 degrees F above the 20th century average of 59.0 degrees F. Separately the global land surface temperature was 1.75 degrees F above the 20th century average of 53.6 degrees F.
Warmer-than-average temperatures engulfed most of the world's land areas during the month. The greatest warmth occurred across Canada and the northern and western United States. There were also warmer than normal temperatures across Europe, most of Asia and Australia.
The worldwide ocean temperature tied with 2004 as the fifth warmest September on record, 0.90 degree F above the 20th century average of 61.1 degrees F. The near-Antarctic southern ocean and the Gulf of Alaska however, had cooler temperatures than average.
Sea ice coverage at the North Pole averaged 2.1 million square miles in September – the third lowest for any September since records began in 1979. The coverage was 23.8 percent below the 1979-2000 average, and the 13th consecutive September with below average Arctic sea ice extent.
Strangely enough, however, the sea ice in Antarctica was 2.2 percent above the 1979-2000 September average and was the third largest ice mass on record, behind 2006 and 2007.
Global surface temperature anomalies (degrees F) for the month of September 2009. (Credit: NOAA)
So . . . . we've got all these people monitoring the ice, but the ice is about as far away from us as it can get. I think most people are aware that a grave consequence of global warming will be the land loss for our neighbors here in the Pacific who live on low-lying atolls that are in danger of being completely submerged. But the crisis will hit long before that happens and is already in progress as rising sea levels are salt-contaminating vital food supplies like taro patches.
But are there other ways that global warming can affect us here? If you listen to the weather at all (and who doesn't here?) you know all about the Intertropical Convergence Zone know familiarly to us as the ITCZ. It's also called The Monsoon and the capital letters are a nod to just how important it is to us and to all of Asia and India. Well, guess what? Global warming isn't just affecting the ice!
The rain band near the equator that determines the supply of freshwater to nearly a billion people throughout the tropics and subtropics has been creeping north for more than 300 years, probably because it's a warmer world.
If the band continues to migrate at just less than a mile a year, which is the average for all the years it has been moving north, then some Pacific islands near the equator – even those that currently enjoy abundant rainfall – may be drier within decades a
nd starved of freshwater by mid-century or sooner.
"We're talking about the most prominent rainfall feature on the planet, one that many people depend on as the source of their freshwater because there is no groundwater to speak of where they live," says Julian Sachs, associate professor of oceanography at the University of Washington. "In addition many other people who live in the tropics but farther afield from the Pacific could be affected because this band of rain shapes atmospheric circulation patterns throughout the world."
This band of rainfall is, of course, the Intertropical Convergence Zone. It's created when trade winds from the northern and southern hemispheres collide north of the equator and it's fueled by the heat of the tropical Sun. Rain clouds 30,000 feet thick in places proceed to dump as much as 13 feet of rain a year in some places. (Guam's average is around 8 feet a year.) The ITCZ stretches across the Pacific and it's generally between 3 degrees and 10 degrees north of the equator depending on the time of year. Scientists think that the ITCZ isn't found in the southern hemisphere because of land mass distribution and the presence of the Andes mountains in South America.
Recent research provides surprising evidence that the ITCZ was originally much farther south and in fact was located on the equator several centuries ago during what's called the Little Ice Age when Earth's average temperatures were much cooler.
The scientists analyzed rainfall records in lake and lagoon sediments from four Pacific islands at or near the equator. One of the islands they studied, Washington Island, is about 5 degrees north of the equator. Today it is at the southern edge of the ITCZ and receives nearly 10 feet of rain each year. But drill cores reveal a very different Washington Island in the past: It was arid, especially during the Little Ice Age.
Among other things, the scientists looked for salt tolerant microbes in their sediment cores. On Washington Island they found that evidence in 400- to 1,000-year-old sediment underlying what is now a freshwater lake. Such organisms could only have thrived if there was much less rainfall than there is today. Additional evidence for rainfall changes was provided by hydrogen isotope differences that can only be explained by large changes in precipitation.
Sediment cores from Palau, which lies about 7 degrees north of the equator and in the heart of the modern convergence zone, also revealed that things were also much drier there during the Little Ice Age. In contrast, the researchers present evidence that the Galapagos Islands, which are very dry today were much wetter during the 1400-1700's.
The researchers write, "The observations of dry climates on Washington Island and Palau and a wet climate in the Galapagos during the time of the Little Ice Age provide strong evidence for an ITCZ located south of Washington Island (5 degrees north) during that time and perhaps until the end of the eighteenth century."
If the zone at that time experienced seasonal variations of 7 degrees latitude, as it does today, then during some seasons it would have extended southward to at least the equator. This has been inferred previously from studies of the ITCZ on or near the continents, but the new data from the Pacific Ocean region is clearer because the feature is so easy to identify there.
The remarkable southward shift in the location of the ITCZ during the Little Ice Age can't be explained away by changes in the distribution of continents and mountain ranges because they haven't moved. But the Earth received less solar radiation during the Little Ice Age and that may have caused the shift.
If the ITCZ was 5 degrees south of its present position as recently as 1630, it must have migrated north at an average rate of about a mile a year. If that rate continues, the ITCZ will be more than 75 miles north of its current position by the latter part of this century.
So . . . what does this mean for us? Well, we may get drier. But if the ITCZ is moving north, it may mean that typhoon formation may move north as well, resulting in fewer typhoons, but also less rainfall. Global warming isn't just happening at the poles!
The band of heavy precipitation the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). The new findings are based on sediment cores from lakes and lagoons on Palau, Washington, Christmas and Galapagos islands. (Credit: Image courtesy of University of Washington)


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Summer often means enjoying the outdoors with friends and family for a weekend barbecue or catching some sun by the pool. Now that pleasant weather is upon us, homeowners may be thinking about what can be done to spruce up outdoor space to use for entertaining or for a little relaxation.
Cool drinks. Barbecues. Relaxing. They're all the makings of the perfect summer evening when enjoying time with family and friends. It's the season when everyone is looking for ways to spend time outside - and with a little ingenuity, a bit of a green thumb and a knack for do-it-yourself projects, the backyard can easily become an outdoor oasis. Here are some summer project tips:
Warm weather is here and it's time to get the garden going. Gardening is good for you on many levels - from the mental health boost you get from doing something relaxing to the physical benefits of exercise, time outdoors and adding fresh vegetables to your diet. Bending over to weed, gripping gardening tools and the general physical effort of gardening, however, can make existing aches and pains worse, or even cause new ones.
Backyard decks beckon this time of year. They are the perfect place for spending lazy summer days or for entertaining on blissful summer nights.
Bright flowers are blooming, nights are turning warmer, the days are getting longer: 'tis the season for outdoor entertaining. Design insiders say you can make summer sizzle by throwing a great dinner party without breaking the bank. Simply start with two sources - your china cabinet and Mother Nature.
It's hard to envision a high concentration of true "million dollar homes" in the South County given today's housing market.
Tickets to the annual Manteca Garden Tour are available at nine businesses in Manteca, Ripon and Modesto.
When you sit back to relax in the tub, or take time to preen in front of the bathroom vanity, do you often feel that the setting just isn't giving you the comforting and spa-like experience you wish you could feel at home?
Maybe the economy really is getting better, but if you're still planning to forego a pricey vacation this summer, you're likely not alone. Rather than dropping a lot of cash on travel, many Americans are choosing to spend their hard-earned money where they'll enjoy it more for longer - in their own backyards.
First impressions are important and the same holds true when you are showcasing your home for a potential sale. While larger home improvement projects are often necessary to catch the eye of someone in the market for a new home, they require a great deal of time and money. Sometimes simple cleaning and organization is all that is needed for your home to become more appealing to potential buyers.
So how does the Manteca housing market compare to other California regions and metro areas across the country in terms of its vitality?
The dollar just isn't buying what it used to. Spend $290,000 today and you could have bought a 3,984 square-foot home located on Woodbine Avenue in the Woodward Park neighborhood on an 8,500-square-foot lot with six bedrooms and three bathrooms plus a three-car garage. Just six years ago that wouldn't even buy you an 850-square-foot house with two bedrooms (actually the secondary bedroom is just big enough for a baby crib and a dresser) a ...
Some 40 Realtors from the three RE/MAX sales offices in Manteca, Ripon and Modesto took part in a Wednesday morning brunch and awards ceremony at the Spring Creek Country Club.
Bored with your bath? While remodeling high-profile items, such as flooring, a vanity and the tub/shower, will make a big visual update ... these projects also come with a hefty budget. And, if you're like most homeowners, you may not have the time, knowledge or budget for a major overhaul.
In Asian culture, 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit. You wouldn't know it given current events, but traditionally, years hallmarked by the animal are quiet and serene.
With the autumn season in full swing, there's no better time to watch leaves change colors, enjoy a hayride with family and friends, and indulge in a cup of hot apple cider. But, did you know it's also the perfect time to prepare your backyard for winter?
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy existing homes fell in September to the lowest level in nine months. The decline reflects higher mortgage rates and home prices that have made purchases more costly.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages fell for the second straight week and are at their lowest levels in four months.
As decorations are hung this holiday season in preparation for entertaining family and friends, consider creating ambiance using lighting in the main social rooms of the home, including the kitchen, dining and living rooms. Beyond the trimmings, presents and other jolly adornments, it is essential to have the proper lighting to enhance the glow of the holidays and adjust the mood of a room.


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The Lonely Polygamist: Summary and book reviews of The Lonely Polygamist by Brady Udall
Thanks to Udall's awesome ability to craft these lives and this place – the American west – Golden et al come off the page and join the reader ... I am going to miss Golden Richards. And Trish, Golden's fourth wife. And Cooter, Golden's bug-eyed dachshund mix who, due to an obsessive licking problem, occasionally has to wear tiny undershorts that once belonged to a Swingin' Baby Timmy doll and are "all white except for a yellow explosion on the rear, inside of which the words HOME RUN!!! were printed in blue." I am going to miss them and the dozens – yes, dozens, more than two dozen actually – of children that Golden has with Trish, and Beverly (wife #1), and Nola (wife #2), and Rose-of-Sharon (wife #3). (Reviewed by Donna Chavez). Full Review (924 words). Media Reviews
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NEW ORLEANS, LA- It was a close game but the Baltimore Ravens were able to overtake the San Francisco 49ers with a final of 34 to 31.
The San Francisco 49ers were trailing the entire game but were able rally after a stadium power outage stopped play in the 3rd quarter. The 49ers scored 17 points in just 4 minutes.
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Tag Archives: patch 1.3
Tue, Apr 26, 2011 | 14:18 BST
Fallout: New Vegas PC patch released in preparation for Honest Hearts DLC
If it's been a while since you fired up Fallout: New Vegas on Steam, you should log on today because the game has revived a rather large patch.
Tue, Apr 01, 2008 | 06:53 BST
New content coming for The Witcher
Speaking in this interview, Witcher designer Mateusz Kanik has revealed that official extra content's on the way for the PC RPG.
"Yes, of course you can expect official adventures under the auspices of CD Projekt RED," he said. "For instance, we are releasing our first official adventure with patch 1.3. You'll be able to play totally new quests placed before story of the game. We want to support our modding community as much as possible so we will be releasing our modules too. We also will try to show some hints, tutorials and so on. You shouldn't be disappointed at all."
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2013-03-06, 06:58 | Link #12661 |
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Hello all. I am Sniperthe0ne and i think the last time i did this was for a stick animating sight lol. well what really got me here was the script section. I have been working on a series of my own and would love to hear peoples torts about it XD.
2013-03-09, 12:50 | Link #12664 |
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Location: Some college campus
So, why did I join? Oh, by the way, I'm Clodial, an college kid and an Indie Dev with big hopes and dreams aiming for the IGF's XD.
Okay, so back to the subject. I joined, because I joined. I don't know. Because I like the discussions on a lot of the animes I like? That and because I wanted to say stuff, too. More about me, I guess. Obviously, I play video games. Yes, I like anime. I also consider myself a little bit of a music composer and an 8-bit artist. I haven't released any games yet but that'll change soon as I'm developing some stuff right now. Expect to hear more from me XD
2013-03-09, 19:16 | Link #12666 |
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Location: Mushroon Land
Howdy, a new pair of combat boots in town. I came here seeking knowledge since, alas, my list of good anime has run dry and I need new material but it's proven tricky finding some since there's so much anime out there and not much really matches my taste. Ergo... here I am.
2013-03-11, 11:50 | Link #12667 |
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Hi y'all, how's it going. i'm Snow Wolf, the one and only, wise and noble Snow Wolf.
I'm going to take a look around and see how things are one here, and chat for a bit. hoping to make new friends and have fun. my fav's anime? Spice and Wolf black lagoon Initial D Full Metal Panic! Clannad Kanon Monster Angel Beats! Air Gear Shuffle! my music? country, rock, and metal. but i really listen to all types. i like to goof off, freestyle roleplay. having fun, i love working on my cars, love racing. well i hope i like is here. |
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hi im a noob, i havent been part of alot of fourms since the old janime fourms got hacked one too many times dor my taste. im an artist for hobby, amd i liked anime, manga and non anime stuff. im also. torrent buff so ill probably stalk about there for a bit
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Hi, I have been watching animation before there were subtitle to many them. I use to rent them on VHS in Japantown. I used to take Japanese, a talent long lost. Now I can't stay subtitles, but know the original Japanese is almost always going to put the English dub to same.
I like most of Hayao Miyazaki's movies, Dragon -all even the internet only version, Baki, Fighting Spirit, Akira, Guyver-all versions. My favorite is martial types (I like it better is the creators actually know something about martial arts, like Baki and Ippo/ Tenchi good but the fight scene are horrid if your a martial artist...opps too much, then powers, then mecha. |
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In my endless hunt for an active but friendly (and well moderated) anime forum, I landed up here. I keep landing on forums which are full of trolling and bullying, barely active, or don't necessarily encourage discussion. This forum seems like it could be what I'm looking for! I just like to be part of a little community so that I can discuss things I enjoy without worrying about nasties. Anyway, I have a tendency to babble, I dip in an out of anime but when I dip in I have a tendency to marathon entire series. I tend to prefer to sci-fi/fantasy side of anime but I'll try (almost) anything at least once. And I adore Ghibli. I'm also into blogging, fantasy books, Western TV and gaming. I'm a pretty big MMO gamer but I also dip in and out of RPGs and Sim type games. o/
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Wow beginning posts start in 2003..I feel like I've missed out by not finding this site until today. But I am new here. This isn't my first time on an anime forum, but it has been a few years, so I will follow the rules as much as possible lol. Anyways...I'm rambling on so I'll introduce myself now.
I'm ryanosuke, a lone wolf spirit of sorts. I can go by ryano or Shou. Either is okay. I love anime and singing. I currently have graduated high school and will be turning 20 in two weeks. Hip hip hooray lol *glares* What I can't throw myself a little cheer? Dang... *pouts* lol Hope to enjoy it here |
2013-03-16, 11:24 | Link #12674 |
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This is my first time to join a forum :D
Hi! so im new here! As I said, this is my first time to join an anime forum. but i really love anime so i thought that i must join one. to gain more informations and updates about new anime as well. hehe. that's all. so i hope you guys can help me finding a great anime. BTW.. i like anime that are in the genre of ROMANCE, COMEDY, ACTION, SLICE OF LIFE, SCHOOL LIFE, SHOUJO, and SUPERNATURAL. any of them will do. But i like anime that has lots of comedy and romance
2013-03-18, 19:13 | Link #12675 |
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I was actually on this forum once before in 2011 - 2012 but I wasn't active or that talkative so that doesn't matter! Hi, nice to meet you, my name is Erirr but you can call me Er or anything creative you can come up with. Nothing much to come up with since my name isn't that long or fancy tancy. I hope to enjoy the community and maybe spark up my graphic making again, though I won't share until I can get better, haven't done so for such a long time!
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Heya. Technically registered a while ago, but more used the account to just float around and read threads I found interesting than anything, but I decided to become slightly more active. Pleasure to meet you, hypothetical people reading this.
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Hey guys,
Now I'm sure there are several other threads about this but I wanted to open a new one for my purposes. I have a short research paper to write in my nutrition therapy class and our choice of topics was very broad. We were allowed to pick "any food, supplement, or diet that has been recently debated." We then need to research some claims made about the topic of choice and decide which side we agree with or if there is inconclusive evidence available. I chose to do mine on soy protein and whether or not some of the claims that seem a little crazy (IMO) have any validity.
Some claims about Soy protein:
-increased estrogen
-consumption of soy increases risk of some types of cancer
-soy lowers cholesterol when consumed in amounts of 25g *
-babies should not consume soy products/formula
-Soy has negative effects on fertility
An argument I find interesting in soy's favor is that Asian cultures have consumed soy for thousands of years and have no noticeable health problems associated.
Hopefully I didn't lose you on the lengthy opening post but I'm eager to hear your guys thoughts and I'm opening it up to the AM community. I'm not asking you to do my work but anything factual you can contribute would be greatly appreciated!


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My skin isn't as soft and gentle as a girlie's. And I haven't got any writing on me back (at least, I'm not aware of any).
Mrs Me 'n' Me are inside - Page 3 models.
so that's not you in the hat?
right, we'll need.. lolly sticks... *suck suck suck!*
Thx SS that should be enough lolly sticks now
.. think we have enough to make the helter skelter and the swingboats - what d'ya think?
Good idea !! we could also use the cut outs on those as well genius SS.....could we make my missing Womad tickets out of them, perhaps??
no new pic today must have something to do with the date
This is the pic, but there wasn't really a taggy thing..unless this is Del, of course?.
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Ferrero-Waldner advocates unimpaired functioning of South Tyrol's autonomy
Vienna, 18 December 2003 - With regard to the European Commission's intention to initiate infringement procedures against Italy with respect to the South Tyrolean autonomy statute, Foreign Minister Benita Ferrero-Waldner said today, in view of Austria's role as protector of South Tyrol's German-speaking minority as set out in the Gruber-De Gasperi Agreement of 1946, Austria has a "substantial interest in the ongoing unimpaired functioning of South Tyrol's autonomy and will continue to lend active support to it." The Foreign Minister pointed out that Austria, like Italy, would like to see the autonomy of South Tyrol continue to serve as a model for the settlement of other still unresolved minority conflicts in Europe. "I trust the European Commission will take into account this eminent political concern as well as the arguments we have put forward when dealing with the complaint", Ferrero-Waldner concluded.


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On this day set aside for giving thanks, I wanted to say Thank You to my friends, for being the kind, caring, compassionate people you are. Only wish I could have given many more stars to each of you....
Thank you.
Really liking this current avatar, think she's fun. The design is copyright-free from the artist africa and freedigitalphotos.net. I also like that this lady is bright, colorful, and we all could use more brightness, more color in our lives.
You may notice that my photos keep changing...trying some on for size. There's a few more I'll try. Still working on getting these photos into an album but no luck so far. Please feel free to comment on those good - and not so good. Loved the Caracal but when it showed on my comments the bottom was cut off - took away from the beauty. The GRRR! was perhaps a bit too confrontational, tho I do get that way about some of things we read. The two lions in sunset was a good one and I'll go back to that one later. The 'Woman' is a favorite of mine so she'll stay a bit.
Now having problems getting photos into my album...frustrating. Also My Page/Comments photo keeps changing as I try to get the others into the album. Please have patience with my trials...and errors. The photo credits for all are:Black Cat by Luigi Diamanti...all photos copyright free and courtesy of freedigitalphotos.netLynx Cat by Tina PhillipsGRRR! by Simon Howden Peace by Salvatore VuonoCensored by Idea GoHand Fire by Salvator VuonoWoman by africaLeopard by Bernie Condon
The Caracal is copyright free courtesy of the photogragrpher Njaj and freedigitalphotos.net.The Lion Hallo04 also copyright free courtesy of Salvetore Buono and freedigitalphotos.net. As long as I give credit here to both artists/photographers and to the site I got them I can use any of them here. From time to time I may change my pictures depending on my state of mind...or unmind.
More technical problems, this time no Butterfly Credits show, anywhere. Lost over 8000. Also won't recognize me when I go to comment and have to login again...and again. Sent two emails but have no idea when it will straighten out so I won't be commenting for a bit...Sorry, Sheila
Just a quick reminder - Please click to Donate every day. It only takes a minute and will help so many causes. There's another site that you can also Click To Donate: theanimalrescuesite.comAcross the top of this site are heading for 9 other places to do the same - Hunger, Autism, Diabetes, Literacy, Animals (that's the one you're on), Rainforest, Breast Cancer, and two others. Please take the extra minute or two and help these causes.Thank you so much, Sheila
I was so proud of myself for remembering to bring my camera - just forgot to charge it! Thank goodness for second oldest grandchild - she love photography, so she was there clicking away. We did have to pry her away from her camera to get some pix of her. Had good time. Care2 did get my comments problems fixed and I can finally redeem my credits - couldn't for over a wk...just meant I had more to spread around. I have to thank you all for beings my friends. I still can't seem to get the hang of sending a msg - Maybe by the time I'm 70??
All of a sudden my comments aren't printed. Nothing appens when I click the submit. This a problem and don't know when it'll get fixed - Took Care2 a week to fix last problem.Still can't send messages out - driving me (more) batty.Sorry I can't do more for your articles. Thanx, GGma Sheila
In the short time I have been a member of Care2 I have learned so much - some good, some not so good. The best thing I have learned here is that there are so many sympathetic, caring, wonderful people in the World - I hadn't realized that before. You have ALL restored much my faith in people - tho not all; I am not that naive.Some not so good things learned - you are all aware of them & I will not use these shares for negatives unless unavoidable. I am far from perfect, however, I do learn from my mistakes. I just find new ones to make - never gets boring.So, THANK YOU ALL for being friends of mine - I wasn't exaggerating when I said I was an introvert and social phobe. As an only child of a single parent I've been pretty much on my own my whole life. As everything in life, it's been good and it's been not so good...Oh, by the way, my three ... means that the end of the story is not here yet - or, I could have said more but it would have taken a book - I am a bit (?) verbose at times.Still can't seem to get those D--- msgs to get sent... Sheila.


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This week we will discuss optimal food pairings with Cabernet Sauvignon. Each week or so a new varietal will be explored so that you can make educated decisions when purchasing wine gifts for yourself and others.
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Competition Eve - getting ready for the night ahead. |
Sunrise over the smoker. Saturday morning - competition day. |
Plush parsley prepared for presentation. |
Local BBQ restaurant. The other side had 2 giant televisions. |
Setting up work tables and supplies. |
Dish washing station - soap, bleach water, and fresh water. |
Getting the meat inspected so we can start working. Head judge checks to make sure nothing but trim work is done ahead of the competition. |
Unloading the supplies we transported in the smoker. |
A look at some of the other team setups. |
Lions Club lot filled with trucks and tents. |
Our third teammate on Friday. |
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SATURDAY, January 16, 1869.The House met at ten o'clock a. m.
Messrs. Johnston of Parke, Chittenden, Admire, Underwood, Bowen, Skidmore, Jump Williams of Union, Hall and Sunman, were excused from attendance in the Hall till Monday and Tuesday.
Mr. Dittemore obtained leave of absence til Wednesday on account of sickness.
Mr. WILLIAMS of Union, moved that th House adjourn till Monday at two o'clock p.m. which was subsequently withdrawn.
Mr. RUDDELL said the newspaper re ports misrepresented his position on Mr. Field of Lake's, bill [H. R. 14] for an act giving ten per cent, interest on judgments. He meant to say that to vote to sustain the existing law, or for certain amendments offered to the bill would be to offer a premium on swindling.
Mr. WILDMAN made an ineffectual motion to dispense with the reading of the journal of yesterday.
On motion of Mr. COFFROTH the reading of the journal was postponed till monday.
On motion by Mr. COFFROTH, the House took up the consideration of the Fourteenth Common Pleas District bill [S. 1]--the question being on the third reading thereof--
Mr. COFFROTH explained that the bill had passed the Senate, and as the Courts in that Disirict were to meet on Monday next, he was requested by a member of the Senate to ask the House to take up the bill, that the provisions of it might meet with immediate application.
Mr. RATLIFF from the Committee to whom the bill was referred, advocated its passage. It was, perhaps, the best thing that they could do.
It was finally passed the House--yeas 80, nays 0.
Mr. WILLIAMS of Union, now renewed his motion to adjourn, without effect.
Mr. VATER moved to suspend the regular order of business, for the consideration of resolutions and bills on the first reading.
The motion was rejected.
Mr. FIELD of Lake, presented a petition from sundry citizens, asking the State to refund money paid the State for land to which it had no title.
It was referred to the Committee on Claims without reading.
Mr. STEWART of Ohio, presented a petition from eighty colored persons, praying for a change in the school laws, so that colored children can have the benefit of the common schools.
It was referred to the Committee on Education without reading.
Mr. WILLIAMS of Knox, presented a petition of Hubbard and other citizens for the fruit growing interest.
It was referred, without reading, to the Committee on Agriculture.
On the motion of Mr. WILDMAN, (he remarking that unless such steps is taken, it will not be long until so many of the members re sick, that it will be impossible to find a quorum,) it was ordered that the Speaker appoint a committee to provide for a healthy ventilation of this hall; whereupon--
The SPEAKER appoidted Messrs. Wildman, Higgins and Barrett.
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Hey guys, About a week ago, I bought a Q9550 from another forum member. Before then, I have my E6420 overclocked from 2.13 GHz to 2.66 GHz (and up to three in the winter). Now, I just installed the new CPU, and my temperatures are already too high. Idle, it is at about 50°C, and under prime 95 after 30 seconds, it's between 65 and 70. It still running stock speeds and voltage. I thought it might be my case, so I moved everything from Antec P180 to a cCooler Master HAF912, and my temperatures are exactly the same. I feel like I did everything right, but it's been a while, so I probably screwed up somewhere. I had some thermal paste lying around (Arctic Silver), and I applied about a really small pea, and spread it evenly with a credit card. All of the system fans are going, it's a little warm in there, but definitely not hot. Any suggestions? Thanks!
I believe they are both blowing air into the CPU heatsink. I should probably change that to a real push/pull. I'm also a little suspicious that CoreTemp is reading 10° high. In the bios, after some use, it hangs around 40°C. Right after I load Windows, it is between 50 and 55°. 40° still seems too hot though. Thanks for the quick response!
If they are both blowing into the heatsink that might well be your problem. I used to own a Q9650 and a Scythe Katana 3, which is a small and not very high-performance cooler, could handle it at 4Ghz (With around 1.2v on the cores) without hitting the temperatures you are reporting now at stock.
Hi, It's not uncommon that certain Q9550 got a stuck temperature sensor, which means the idle temperature stays at a certain level, it does not matter what you do. And if this is the case with your Q9550 then you can't do anything about it. You can try using Realtemp instead and check the "Distance to tj Max" which is more important when you are stress testing the cpu. I am told for a healthy temperature keep the distance to tj Max no less than/close to 30. On the other hand, try re-applying the thermal paste/compound, but this time without spreading the compound with a creditcard; perhaps air bubbles are the culprits for the high temperatures, the air bubbles may have been created with such compound spread method after you attached the cpu-cooler on the cpu/socket. See the youtube video (see at 0:10, and especially at 0.36): And one more thing, if you haven't cleared cmos/bios (including detaching the cmos battery) after the cpu upgrade, do that first. Sometimes weird things may happen after a cpu switch, e.g. weird temperature readings and so on. This is the easiest thing to do, it just may help.
Thanks for all of the advice! Before I try that again, attached is a quick diagram of how my fans are set up. I'm guessing I should set up the CPU fans so they eject air into the exhaust to the left of it, but just to double check, is that the best way to do it? I downloaded RealTemp, and the temperatures and the distance to Max all add up to 100. The distance to Max temperatures consistently move with the detected temperatures, does that mean the temperatures aren't stuck? Thanks, and I will post back with the results later today!
So I gave it a try, and no luck. It's now a push pull system, and I redid the thermal grease. Maybe I tweaked something on my cooler mount when I installed the new CPU?
Try reapplying the paste and use a small grain of rice in the middle and don't spread it. What are you using to check the temps?
I tried the same method, except with a small pea. I did not spread afterward, but unfortunately the temperatures are the same. I'm using CoreTemp. Thanks for the quick response!
The diagram for the fans and airflow is about right. But did you reverse the fan on the rear of the N520? You shouldn't, because it's designed like this and the airflow should be right according it's design. According Frostytech the fans should be aligned/mounted on the heatsink of the N520 like this. Are they like this at the moment? As for the temperatures, what voltages did you use for the cpu (Vcore)? Use CPU-Z and check what the Vcore is when the cpu is idle and under load, especially you use the auto settings in the bios. Furthermore, I see you used Prime 95 to do a burn test. What type of test was it, small FFT, in-place Large FFT or blend? The first two tests will cause much higher temperatures of the cpu. And what bios version are you using for the Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L (rev.1.0 or rev. 2.0?)? As for the stuck temperature, it's more like the temperature is stuck at certain °C, e.g. is always 50°C at idle, but the temperature will increase when doing a stress-test (e.g. LinX, Prime95) and the Distance to tj Max will decrease. Also I found something interesting at Xbitlabs about the the N520:
cooler just is not up to the job the q9xx chips run very very hot replace the cooler with something better plain and simple http://www.guru3d.com/article/cooler-master-hyper-n520-review/5 < review and temps
I'm idling just above 40°C on 3 out of the 4 cores, and one just below. Maximum temps I get when gaming is 60-65°C and 70-75°C when stressing with Prime95. You may find that once you OC, that the temps don't change that much. I'm running mine at 3.75GHz with 1.36v. My northbridge is the problem.
Did you even read the review you posted? taken from the bottom of the page of the review that you linked to: temperatures only hit a serious high when Hilbert put 1.6v through it. Most E0 steppings didnt need even 1.45v to get a good OC. On top of that - my previous rig was a Q9550 OC'd to 3.9Ghz with a OCZ Vendetta 2 and i was idling at 35'c and hitting temps of 65'c under load. the OCZ was in the same league as the Xigmatek HDT-S1283 which was given rave reviews buy almost every tech site. So it could be ambient temps thats the problem
yes I read it thats why I posted it then benchmark they ran shows a avg of 66c at 3.2/1.2v with a QX9770 they run hot especially the older stepping temps in excess of 70c don't surprise me at all given that cooler paste application can give you 2 or 5c +/- either way they unless his room is like >75F it should not make that much of a difference either way some q9550's just ran screaming hot
I still have a Q9550 @ 3.8 ghz crunching strong 24/7. If i where you I would get a COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus and set up Push/pull. I had a problem with my old 92nm heatsink and temps.. It was fine with my duel core but when I put it on the Q9550 and over clocked it.. it chocked.. hehehe and the Q9550. Mine had a stuck sensor as well, but it only miss read one of the cores not all 4 cores. I have mine setup using v1.4. I also lapped mine, and dropped it a few degrees.
I shame you could not stress test the CPU in another motherboard. I have had situations where motherboards have made the processor run hotter than in others.
im glad im learning it wasnt just me with stuck temps on a core for a Q9xxx series. My q9450 ALWAYS had a core 5-6 degrees hotter than the other three. I used a CM GeminII on mine and it was a modestly decent cooler for light o/c. I ran my Q9450 @ 3.2ghz for almost 3 years at 60-60 degrees under load.
AS5 has a cure time on it, and from what I remember its a rather long cure time, this can make an impact on temps. If you can, try something else like mx-2 or IC-diamond 7, those have 0 cure time.
Thank you everyone for your input! This is all good information to know. TC-man, the way I initially had the CPU cooler was exactly like what was written in the article. I would rotate it 90°, but unfortunately it hits my RAM. Even in the push pull set up that it's in right now, the temperatures are about the same. As far as the motherboard goes, it is revision 2.0 with an F9 bios. My voltage is set to 1.2 in the bios, but looking at CPU-Z, at idle, it says 1.04, and under load, it says 1.12. None of the temperatures seem to be fixed at a specific value. Idle, it ranges between 48 and 52° on each core. However, if I start the computer cold, in the bios it says between 30 and 35°. Under about 5 min. of Prime 95 blend, each core is at about 70° (30 from Max). I'm open to trying another CPU cooler. That Cooler Master 212 sounds good, and it's good to hear a success story from a fellow Q9550 user. What fan would be good to match it with for the pull? I also ordered an external temperature sensor (I will need it later down the road for another project anyways) to double check the internal sensors.
it's pretty wierd, i had a q9550 and teh idle temps where a fake 23-25c idle on a 20c room and load 50c with a scythe ninja 2 @ 3.6ghz 1.25v maybe use other temp programms core does wierd things with my 2600k, realtemp gt works just fine
I just wanted to know how can people reccomend the 212 when the 520 is a beter cooler, supposed to be anyways? Push/pull is best and orient the cooler so that the exhaust is directed to case exhaust, if possible. I have a VenomousX cooler but looking to swap it for a d14 or SilverArrow sb-e if I can find one, my case flow is pretty horrid (HTPC on/in a rack). My current max temp is 70c after 6Hrs ++ Prime stress. I'm currently @ 444 x 8.5 with 1.30vcore, 4 x 2GB RAM @ 1066 I've spent the last week or 2 trying to figure out the best GTLs and think I've found the sweetspot for my rig so gonna try to drop the vcore and see if she stays stable I have a q9550 as well, c1 not e0. I have a stuck sensor, it read's ~10c higher on idle. Should be pretty easy to get 3.4 at least out of it. I'm away from home ATM but I'll chime in later with some ideas you can try. Best to start gathering stress test/monitoring software now and do some reading before you start clocking it, I see to many people just hitting the chip with volts to get it stable instead of making the small stability tweak's. There's a good link to GTL info on the 2nd last page of the Asus p45 owners club on our forum. From what I've been able to understand is the stock GTL voltage for these quad's is ~.8v so when Calculating your multi remember to leep it in that range, VTT or FSBtermination voltage it's called example mine is set to 1.26 Fsb term v and my multi is .635 & .645 IIRC, this has been the best so far for my combo. When I get back home I'll post some more info, hopefully, to help get you going. Don't take this the wrong way but hit up Google as well, lot's of info out there amd prolly lot's that will get left out of thos discussion lol Gotta remember these are now vintage chip's lol
I'm using 2x Scythe SY1225SL12SH 120mm "Slipstream". They are 110.31 CFM fans and I use a cheap Potentiometer(around $2) to control both fans. It's a cheap fan controller.. Or you can buy a good fan controller. Here is a nice little cheap one that will do the trick and look good doing it.
Thank you; I would greatly appreciate that! I still have my old CPU, and with the 520, on a cold day, I was able to get it from 2.13 up to 3.12 stable under 60°C. Maybe I should try reinstalling it and see what happens (is it possible I damaged something while installing the new CPU)? Thank you Mindweaver and OneMoar for the fan suggestions! Sinzia I think you're right about the cure time for the Arctic Silver; my temperatures are a little lower now. While browsing the Internet, they seemed to be between 45 and 48°.


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