Recent content by nstemi

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    O.C'd Memory question

    So I had a defective sandybridge motherboard (ASUS P8P67) that I ended up returning to Microcenter to find out that ASUS had recalled ALL their sandybridge motherboards because of compatibility problems with the Core i5-2500k/2600k processors. Instead, I opted for the great deal they were...
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    4/8 pin ATX -- where does it go?

    Thanks so much you guys, you are all awesome. Thank you again soo much for your helpful explanation.
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    4/8 pin ATX -- where does it go?

    I'm so sorry for asking this, but my motherboard has 2 power inputs from the PSU -- the 24-pin ATX connector socket, and another 8-pin ATX connector socket. The PSU has a cable with a 24-pin ATX connector, and another cable THAT SPLITS INTO TWO 4+4 pin ATX connectors. My motherboard (ASUS p8p67)...
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    Help with my new build... startup issue

    Did that. I had 2 x 4GB DDR3 G.skill ripjaws RAM pieces in DIMM slots A2 and B2 (which is what was indicated in the mobo manual) I even replaced the video card and no change. I removed one RAM and left a single RAM until I can troubleshoot in just slot A2. I disconnected the HDD from the mobo...
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    Help with my new build... startup issue

    So I just finished my first PC build. Intel Core i5-2500k ASUS P8P67 motherboard G.skill ripjaws 8GB RAM Galaxy GeForce 460 GTX video card Antec 520EC PSU So after everything was put together, I hooked up the PC to a monitor and start it up. The system powers up. All the fans start working...
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    Please help this newbie with his molex question...

    OK guys, I will say off the bat that I am a doctor-in-training and am learning about hardware as a hobby. I thought it would be fun and educational to build my first PC. So after extensive reading (especially on this forum -- thank you everyone!). I've ordered my supplies, and I'm ready to begin...
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    Suggestion for a PSU for my build

    Hi guys, I'm building a PC with the following configuration: Intel i5-2500k 3.4 GHz CPU ASRock P67Pro3 Motherboard 2 x 1 TB 7200 RPM hard drives on RAID 0 1 x internal blu-ray drive 1 x internal DVD-R/+RW drive Antec Three Hundred Illusion Case 8 GB DDR3 RAM GeForce 460 GTX 768 MB Video...
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    Advice on my PC build

    Wow, you guys are so fantastic! Thank you so much. Actually the price difference between the intel i5-2500k and AMD phenom ii x4 955 is negligible. They cost the same. The advantage, was that my local microcenter was offering "any" AMD motherboard for just $50 extra, whereas I would have to...
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    Advice on my PC build

    Both of you, thanks! I got the GTX 460 only because I got a crazy good deal -- I got that card for $60. It looks like the consensus is that my PSU is not adequate. Any suggestions for a good PSU around $50? Thanks again!
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    Advice on my PC build

    Hi guys, I'm about to start my first homebuild PC. Currently, I have a Dell w/ Intel Pentium D 2.8 GHz, 2 GB RAM which I used for SD video editing. Now I need a better faster computer for HD video editing. Please note that I am not a gamer. The PC will be used primarily for day-to-day tasks...