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    Computer won't turn on

    Hmm, i'll give that a shot tonight. Thanks Underclocked.
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    Computer won't turn on

    Thanks for the replies. I went over the motherboard with a fine tooth comb, all the capacitors look fine, no bulging, misshapen, or discoloration. I also checked the switch connection and touched the 2 pins on the motherboard, and that didn't do anything. However, when i was reaching into the...
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    Computer won't turn on

    1. Overview of the problem Comp does not turn on. 2. Full description of the problem and symptoms Playing CoD4 the night before, shut down and next morning computer won't start. Pressing the power button doesn't do anything. 3. Did it work normally at one time, or has...
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    ddr2/ddr3 mobos

    "in the same slot", there are none. However, there are mobos that support both ddr2 and ddr3 with separate slots. Keep in mind its not like you can mix and match the memory together.
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    Dell 2208WFP, Samsung 225TW, another 19" or...

    A refurbished Dell 24" perhaps? I have Dell 24" (I forget the letter arrangement) but it's a very nice monitor. I got it during one of their many sales (which you should keep an eye out for) and got it shipped for about $650. I initially didn't want to spend the money for a 24" but at the time...
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    Need RAM advice on new build...

    Thanks for the help! Very much appreciated!
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    Need RAM advice on new build...

    Thanks fellas. One more question, the mobo i'm looking at says that it has a memory standard of DDR2 1200, i know it probably means it supports up to DDR2 1200, but should I get that? or is that a waste of my money? If I get faster RAM, can't I push the CPU a bit further, or does the q6600 cap...
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    Gigabyte ex38-ds4

    For owners of this board, have any of you filled all 4 mem slots and OC'd? I've been reading that some boards have may have trouble with OC'ing with all mem slots filled. I still planning my latest purchase and was looking at this board. I was planning on stuffing it with 4x 2gb ram, getting a...
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    Need RAM advice on new build...

    So I'm in the process of building a new machine, with the intended purpose of using it for doing 3D work as well as After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator and the like. I'm a bit out of the loop as far as the latest tech, but I have been browsing articles on the latest tech. My last build was an...
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    building new Q6600 based system to OC - which MB?

    What was the final price? I'm looking to buy, almost exactly, the same setup, and upgrading from the same chip you have.