Recent content by jcgamo88

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    Stop 0x0000007B

    I've been having some trouble with upgrading my motherboard. Receiving the topic's stop code at every attempt. Using my old motherboard (945P chipset) I uninstalled all current drivers and disk controllers in hopes I could transfer windows without a reinstall. Then I swapped the motherboard...
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    ***Uber System Poll 3.0***

    You aren't the only one Refrubed eMachines s478 mobo P4 2.53GHz - lapped for boredom - stock aluminum cooler 1 512MB DDR Kingston 1 256MB generic DDR 128 mb PCI GeForce 5200 FX 40GB IDE WD HD | 13GB IDE WD HD | 20GB IDE Seagate HD | IDE 12x DVD burner Corsair 520HX (won via Jonnyguru...
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    Making concessions...GPU or CPU?

    7600gs will treat you well. In my experience with it I've done medium settings on medium resolutions and had 40+ fps on anything from WoW, to Zero hour and Tib wars. Mind you the 7600 was paired with a P4 2.8Ghz with hyperthreading. So a pseudo-dual core and a 7600gs did just fine. A cheap...
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    Audio offloading

    Hello everyone, I'm looking for an audio card under $35 before shipping that will offload any or most audio processing from my CPU. As it is I'm marginally happy with my OB sound, so I'm not too finiky about sound quality. I'm looking for some suggestions and my primary concern is simply...
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    Yet another computer build!

    If I remember correctly, the GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R is quite popular right now and performs extremely well. Though eprsonally, I've had my eye on the DFI LP UT P35 T2R
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    Yet another computer build!

    That PSU is Seasonic built you shouldn't get any trouble from it. I also support the notion to get a SATA optical drive. Much more manageable. Also, For a graphics card I would toss around the idea of getting the ATI 2600XT for 99.99+shipping from NewEgg. It saw performance increases...
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    Opinions on this Build for a Fam Member

    I did build a budget system a few weeks ago, except my friend had a monitor to use. Screenshot of components Adding your monitor to it wouldn't push the cost too far. Keep in mind I opted out of the Pictured FSP and got a 350w Antec Basiq (FSP built) from OfficeMAX for $9.99. The system...
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    128 ram computer

    Disabling system services could help. At any given point I run about 26 services on 256MB of ram. When i use a machine with 512 or more I don't notice any difference personally in generally computing (Word processing, internet browsing, etc.)
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    Tight budget, Need some suggestions

    K, I found about $25 in savings from those sites via gfx card, HD, and RAM. Thanks. Side Note: I have a spare DVD burner so I don't need to buy another for the build!
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    Tight budget, Need some suggestions

    Also, I found a newsletter from newegg making the 3800+ 65Wtdp cost only .50 more. Would the 3800+ OC better than the 65nm 3600+ with stock cooling? I'm hunting down whatever deals I can find for these parts or better! So thanks for the site names dclive! And for some reason I just can't...
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    Comp takes a really long time to shutdown

    I don't use Anti Virus either and have been virus free for about 1 year (I do at least use AVG and nod32 every 2 months to make sure.) M$ released a little program to help XP shut down a bit faster: http://www.microsoft.com/downl...E2F3582&displaylang=en Also, CTFmon is not a required...
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    Trying to repair install, does not detect windows partition

    If all you've done is replace the motherboard it might be easier to pop the old one back in, boot, change the ACPI to "Standard PC" and the Chipset drivers. Shut down, replace with new mobo, reset the ACPI and install new chipset drivers. That's always worked for me, then a quick chat with M$...
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    Tight budget, Need some suggestions

    I'm mostly looking for criticism on the motherboard. I'm weak when it comes to choosing a motherboard.
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    Tight budget, Need some suggestions

    Can this be moved into General Hardware? Seems more people respond there and I don't want to be deleted for spamming.
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    Tight budget, Need some suggestions

    I'd drop to a 7600gs if need be, but I want this guy to have some decent graphics ability so he can kill some time if he ever gets done "studying"