Recent content by pcpal

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    Dual channel not working?

    For some reason I can't get dual channel to work. I installed two sticks of 512MB of crucial brand, same speed, DDR 266 in slot 1 and 3. and that didn't work. I then tried them in slot 2 and 4 but that didn't work either. Any clues? Mobo - Aopen AX4SPE max II, 865PE chipset. There is...
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    How many people still use floppys?

    I have a floppy but it's not connect. I use DVD burner or CD burner. I should get one of those mem sticks.
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    Bad BIOS flash?

    For the life of me I don't know why people want to flash their BIOS? As long as ones PC is "working" leave well enough alone. Flashing the BIOS can kill your PC if you don't know what you're doing. My sister's old man tried it twice and killed two motherboards.
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    Unbelievable CPU temp change?

    Before I installed a new motherboard, used a different thermal paste, and FOLLOWED the thermal paste instructions, my CPU temps were 50C idle and 59C full load. That's with Artic Silver 3. My new motherboard is a Aopen AX4SPE Max II and I used the new Artic silver 5, in which I put a BB size...