Recent content by AoS810

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    New 7870, PC not posting

    Just a suggestion, double check your bios settings for the onboard integrated graphic card and make sure the boot priority is set properly. Recently fixed a comp because the bios somehow reset, and the default was to boot with onboard, resulting in a black screen. I changed the bios settings...
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    HP Pavilion dm1z: some questions

    I recall reading someone posting that HP isn't going to release the soft-touch till other competitors come out with their E-450 offerings.. i think it was in that notebookreview link a few posts up.. whether or not thats a credible source.. WELL!! heh. I'd guess they're still only shipping the...
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    HP Pavilion dm1z: some questions

    I've been using the HP DM1Z for a month or so and I'm lovin it, I got roughly the same config with the E-450 but I only got a 320GB hd. I like the size and weight, fits nicely in my jansport backpack with this case which fits like a glove, and has lots of padding...
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    frys Asus 1015PEM-PU17-WT 10.1" Atom N550 Dual Core Netbook $179.99 monday only

    hmph.. I don't see the ad? I ran a search on the frys site and it states $199.99.. but thats not 179.99!
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    Would I waste a HD 6850 on a PCI Express 1.1 slot?

    you could waste it on a 6870 too =)
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    Upgrade a Gateway...

    220W psu.. @_@ uhh, im assuming the unit has no dedicated PCI-E power connection? Is the game even out yet? Did a quick search for the release date but says unannounced. Keeping that in mind.. since no benches are out for the game, can't really give a definitive recommendation. I'd say just...
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    Maximum Pre-Rendered Frames. (nVidia)

    This doesn't address your concern.. but I'm just curious/wondering why you would cap your fps at 30? What.. benefits does that provide? Thanks!
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    Xfx 6950 buzzing?

    fyi, I have an MSI 6870 twin froz 3, and the whine IS PRESENT only when there is ridiculously high fps, once vsync is enabled the noise is gone.. i.e. in Crysis Warhead menu screen the fps is really high and the whine is very obvious, once vsync enabled the noise is gone.
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    Going from HD5770 to HD6950 - do I need to un/reinstall my drivers?

    I would go a step further and run driversweeper!
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    First time Overclocking! i7-2600k + Maximus IV

    look @ the sticky.. and OC through bios.
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    1 TB Storage disk recommendation.

    I'd take a look at the Western Digital Green 1TB's, see'ing as how you're already on a WD marathon, why switch from something thats good right? =) I'm running a WD 640GB and a WD Green 1TB and both drives have been flawless since day 1.
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    Best upgrade path?

    I'd look out for some "hot deals" on a GTX 460 or 6850, but actually what I should ask first is what resolution are you playing at? Also I'd try to find another matching set of 2x1GB memory sticks *I'm assuming that's what you have as opposed to a 1x2GB* to bump your total up ot 4GB. Are you...
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    checkered board crashing

    Sorry, I typed too much so its confusing to read ahah.. let me summarize.. MSI 6870 HAWK not working properly, went to fry's to pick up higher wattage PSU and a MSI 6870 Twin Frozr II, first step at troubleshooting was only putting in the new Frozr II, NOT the PSU, uninstalled drivers + driver...
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    Looking for some HD suggestions.

    If you're concerned with HD noise, I'd get something with the least amount of platters, or maybe even a low-rpm (5400RPM) drive but of course you're going to get a performance hit. In your situation I'd get this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822152181. My roommate has this drive...
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    checkered board crashing

    No responses.. -_- haha, thats ok! Just an update guys, I went to Fry's yesterday to pick up an MSI 6870 Twin Frozr II (because I figured thats pretty much as close as I'm gonna get to an MSI 6870 Twin Frozr III), and also an 800W Cooler Master PSU just incase it was my PSU that was crapping...