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    System won't boot up with Nvidia GTX 280

    I am happy to report that everything works like a charm with the new PSU! Overclocked the GTX 280 to 700 core / 1200 memory and running stability tests now. Time to sell the 8800 GTX and the Seasonic PSU!
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    System won't boot up with Nvidia GTX 280

    Thanks for the suggestions guys. Turns out I am, in my infinite idiocy, attempted to jam the 8-pin EPS connector and not the 8-pin PCI-e one (which my PSU doesn't have) into the videocard. Picked me up a new PSU that has the proper connectors, will give it another try.
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    System won't boot up with Nvidia GTX 280

    Replaced my 8800 GTX with a 280 - no go. The CPU fan and the case fans won't even spin when both the 6-pin and the 8-pin connectors are plugged into the 280. Wattage should be no problem - my power supply is a Seasonic S12 600 Watts, the CPU is a E6600 @3.4, only 2x1GB RAM at default voltage...
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    Have two 2GB kits, which one for my E6700?

    Hi guys, I have built a new system with an E6700 ES and ASUS P5W DH, it's complete except for the Nvidia 7950 GX2 that should arrive shortly, until then I can't test high well the CPU overclocks. The E6700 is an ES Stepping 4 QLLO chip with the multiplier unlocked from 10 down. I will be...
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    Quiet[er] case and PSU suggestions needed

    Debating whether I should run Raid0, however the risk of loosing everything on both drives in case of a failur is quite sobering. Although I do like the idea of great I/O speed of R0.
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    Quiet[er] case and PSU suggestions needed

    Thanks for the info Howard. Unfortunately because of my current data setup both drives must be at least 300 GB in size so the 250 Giggers just won't cut it. The 500 Gig one sounds very nice but it comes at a significant price premium. Perhaps later this year I'll grab one or two when they are...
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    Quiet[er] case and PSU suggestions needed

    I'd appreciate suggestions as to what better drives I can get, I should still be able to change the order. This is what's available at the store I am ordering from: http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?minorcatid=109&subminorcatid=107 Thanks! As for the power supplies, could you explain...
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    Quiet[er] case and PSU suggestions needed

    Thanks for all the pointers guys. I've ordered the following: Antec P180 revision B in Black Seasonic S12-600 new revision (longer cables, sleeved too) ASUS P5W DH Deluxe mobo Scythe Ninja Plus CPU heatsink with a 120MM Fan (nobody has the Tuniq Tower 120 in stock dammit) 2x Seagate...
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    Quiet[er] case and PSU suggestions needed

    Alas, I don't fall in the "most of us" category, I now have 5 drives and my new box will eventually end up with more than 1 or 2, no doubt about that. Also not to forget, the Conroe will eventually be replaced by a Kentsfiled (twice the number of cores, lots more heat) and the 7950 will probably...
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    Quiet[er] case and PSU suggestions needed

    This was one of my concerns as well, however a review at GamePC seems to indicate that the 7950 GX2 is a rare animal as far as stock GPU noisy collers go: With the nature of the product (two hot GPU's crammed together in close proximity to each other) and small, high-RPM cooling fans, we...
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    Quiet[er] case and PSU suggestions needed

    Thanks for all the excellent input and suggestions, guys. Operandi, I will read up on the compenents you've suggested although the X1900XT is probably not the best card for me since I run my games at 1920x1200 and the 7950 seems to do much better with AA/AF at that resolution. Upgrading my...
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    Quiet[er] case and PSU suggestions needed

    I will be building me a new system to replace my Northwood setup that served me well for over 3 years :) The new machine will have an Intel 975XBX mobo, Intel E6600 Conroe and an Nvidia 7950 video card. I'll need a beefy PSU to run this setup but I would really like to build something...
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    New 2405FPW LCD user, DVI doesn't work, please help!

    EDIT: Thanks a lot for your suggestion, now I am able to see the desktop with DVI output! At first didn't have the systray or the desktop icons on the digital one but deselecting "Attached" from the Analogue desktop fixed that. Thanks a lot for all the help guys, now I can enjoy my new toy...
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    New 2405FPW LCD user, DVI doesn't work, please help!

    Thanks for the reply HN, I'll try it tonight when I am at home. A Google search revealed that flatpanels getting stuck in Power Save mode on DVI are a well known and a very common issue. For anybody whith a similar problem (happens on other Dell LCD's too, not just the 2405), here's a...
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    New 2405FPW LCD user, DVI doesn't work, please help!

    Can someone who's successfuly using a 6800 series card with the 2405FPW on a DVI-D connection confirm what is their LCD monitor identified as in the NVidia settings? (i.e. whether the "2405 FPW Digital" is the primary or the secondary one?) I have a strong suspicion that I need to change...