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I am running Corsair Value Select 1gb x2 modules rated at 667mhz and Geil 512mb x1 module rated at the next speed below (533mhz) i think. What are the implications of this setup? Will the faster modules clock back? If they do clock back, is it better to have 2gb at 667mhz or 2.5gb RAM at...

Here's what I have- - Abit AW8 Intel 955X (Socket 775) PCI-Express Motherboard - Intel Pentium 4 950 Dual Core "LGA775 Presler" 3.4GHz (800FSB) - - Corsair 2GB DDR2 Value Select PC5300 Dual Channel Kit (2x1GB) - Antec P150 Quiet PC Case - 430w HE Modular PSU - BFG GeForce 7900 GT OC...

Ever since my system started to rebot randomly, my DVD drive has also started to make significantly more noise. Also, if I play a DVD I am almost garaunteed to see a reboot within a number of minutes. Is it possible that its the NEC DVD drive causing the problem and if so, how may i rectify...

how do i test this theory?

The system also sometimes into a sort of loop where it will boot up as far as the windows logo(with the black background) and then reboot again and again without ever loging into windowsXP. Sometimes I can login to windows and it then may reboot after an hour or maybe 10mins. So far I have...

Im currently trying to install WinXP Pro retail on my own home build and I receive the following error message almost halfway thru the installation- Device Installer Error - Windows could not load the installer for CDROM. Contact your hardware Vendor for assistance. Any help in solving...

I installed a Dell version of Win XP Pro. I have a PD940 with ABIT AW8 board Yep it happens on every boot and is a BIOS message

An Error message on booting my newly built system reads- CPU is unworkable or has been changed. Please recheck - CPU SOFT MENU I press F1 to continue and system seems to run normally? Any ideas what this is?

sorry I meant whether or not I press a key it still goes ahead and boots up HDD

when asked to press any key to boot from CD ...I dont press anyhting but it goes ahead and boots up Win from the HD anyway???

it wont let me install when windows is runnning. Ive tried everything in the Bios

I had a copy of XP Pro for a Dell Pc installed on my own non-dell system and when the 30 day trial ran out i went out and bought a legit XP Pro Retail version. The problem is that when I try to activate my Dell Xp with the new Retail Product Key it doesn't work....Ok this is understandable so...

Thanks all, Ive just ordered the Altec Lansing MX5021s. I'll let you know how I find them

Need a nice 2.1 system for listening to music and DVDs and some gaming for my new build. I am willing to pay $150 - $250. Whats the general consensus?

When instaliing some new drivers (video and audio) on my new build, in Win Xp a notice appears saying that it has not passed the logo testing and that its not recommended to continue with installation. What is happening and how can I rectify it?