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    Older (Core 2) computer hangs or power cycles

    Sorry I couldn't reply sooner but the computer at home is the only Internet connected device I have, and it's still not working. I did a CMOS reset and loaded all default settings, pulled out a memory stick at a time, tried booting in Windows XP, disconnected all USB devices (used an old PS2...
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    Older (Core 2) computer hangs or power cycles

    I have a Memtest CD somewhere, I'll try that too. But the computer freezes even in BIOS, I don't think it can last much in Memtest, let alone through a new OS install.
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    Older (Core 2) computer hangs or power cycles

    Yes, even 13W seem a little bit too high while the computer is turned off. Now, even the the PSU power switch is turned off completely, it still pulls 0.9W. But unfortunately, it will probably take a few months to save the money for the new build I've been dreaming. I've been hoping the...
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    Older (Core 2) computer hangs or power cycles

    No, I haven't tried that yet. I'll try it when I get home. Thanks for the advice.
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    Older (Core 2) computer hangs or power cycles

    Config: Core 2 Quad Q6600 (previously @3.1GHz, now stock @2.4GHz), 4GB DDR2 Mushkin 800MHz CL4 (2 x 2GB), Gigabyte P35-DS4 (dead on-board NIC & onboard sound), 100Mbit Realtek PCI NIC, HIS Radeon HD 4850 512MB stock, Windows 7 64-bit, Thermaltake 450W PSU, 1TB Samsung Spinpoint F3, 640GB WD...
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    Nvidia G100 cold boot problems

    I don't think I can open the PC case without voiding the warranty. In any case, if it's a hardware problem, it doesn't concern me. I could use memtest86 to test the memory though. I guess they could do that (didn't test to see if it this problem occurs after the computer is awaken from...
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    Nvidia G100 cold boot problems

    Here's the original link where I first saw the problem described: http://www.semiaccurate.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3191 It has several links to other forum posts. It seems this is a common issue. Just to clarify though, in my case I'm talking about the low-end Nvidia G100...
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    Nvidia G100 cold boot problems

    Yes, that's possible, but a lowly G100 isn't that power hungry. Luckily their computer is still under warranty, but it would be inconvenient for them to stay without the computer for a few weeks and they wanted to make sure this isn't a software issue at least.
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    Nvidia G100 cold boot problems

    Yeah, I've seen other people reporting similar cases to yours with GTX 460/470/480, but I'm not sure this is the same case. The computer freezes when they try to start a game, not after login. I'm not even really sure the problem is caused by the video card, but I don't see what else could cause...
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    Nvidia G100 cold boot problems

    Hi guys. A neighbor of mine called me to try to fix a problem with their computer - their computer hangs when they try to load a game after a cold boot, but it works fine after a reset or restart. In more details, when the computer cold boots, and they try to start a game, the screen...
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    Nvidia G100 cold boot problems

    Sorry about the double post.
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    AMD system fails to boot after overclocking attempt; clear CMOS didn't work

    No, it has four leds indicating cpu phase switches. They're all on, and all the fans are spinning, but nothing else happens. No more beep, nothing. I did all of the above, it didn't work. I give up. It seems I really did fry something. At least I hope it's just the MB. Just so I know in...
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    AMD system fails to boot after overclocking attempt; clear CMOS didn't work

    Left it out for 40 minutes, still didn't work. Thanks for your help though. I'll try leaving it out until tomorrow, there's nothing else I can do at the moment; it's late here and I'm going to sleep.
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    AMD system fails to boot after overclocking attempt; clear CMOS didn't work

    Thanks for the quick reply, you gave me a glimmer of hope. I tried that, I'm waiting a little like you said to put the battery back in. I hope it works.
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    AMD system fails to boot after overclocking attempt; clear CMOS didn't work

    Hi, This is the system in question: - MSI 790XT-G45 AM2+ (790X + SB710) - Athlon II X3 435 (2.9 GHz) - 2GB DDR2 800MHz CL4 - 400W PSU - Gainward GTS 250 Green I had no prior experience with overclocking AMD systems before. I tried to overclock the CPU from 2.9 GHz to 3.16 GHz without upping...