Recent content by RealRaver

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    LAN Cable Status error

    now I get nothing on boot. Did I fry my board or BIOS or something? Everything worked good till I changed the LAN Cable status option in my BIOS settings... Grrr...
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    LAN Cable Status error

    that's what i was afraid of.. thanks.
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    LAN Cable Status error

    no one?
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    LAN Cable Status error

    While going thru the BIOS, I came upon the option to enable LAN cable status and POST check LAN cable to which I did (although now, I wish I knew what they do exactly.) Anyhow, prior to enabling this option I just finished a new install of winXP on my new system and everything worked great...
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    Coolmax 3.5" eSATA External Enclosure -$4.05 AR/GCO Shipped

    The link is in his sig. noBrainerDeals Link
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    New PC Build

    Well, I put it back into the socket CPU/HS and all. Powered it on, just for a test..and that seemed to have fixed all my problems. Thanks for the help.
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    New PC Build

    After pulling my motherboard from the case, somehow I inadverdently cocked the CPU while I was tightening down my Ultra-120 HS. I removed the screws to the HS, the CPU and all came out together... While looking at it, as is...none of the pins look to be bent. Reinstalling the CPU, still...
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    New PC Build

    Yes
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    New PC Build

    Concerning the EZ Plug: I have yet to install the 2nd video card. If I can't get it to work with one card...whats the sense of trying 2 cards. I read the manual as I didn't have to use the plug unless I was setting the system up for SLI. I just got the other video card, original plan was...
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    New PC Build

    My problem: The PC starts up physically, the the monitor shows nothing, not even the blinking cursor. The video card runs, well at least the fan does when power is applied. I've tried both video cards seprately. I've disconnected evey component to the bare minimum: reduced my ram to a 1...
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    Apple 1GB iPod shuffle for $75.99 + Receive a $20 E-Gift Card

    You would have had to buy something from ihome to get the $20 discount. I wasn't interested in any ihome gear, I bought it anyhow.
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    Thermaltake 750 Watt ATX Power Supply

    Sure, it will take me 20 minutes to take it out and rebox everything, then drive down to Frys, stand in their return line for 20+ minutes, then stand in another line to get my refund. About 90 minutes...ehh it's about even for what I make each day. I'll ponder over your lazy statement and...
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    Thermaltake 750 Watt ATX Power Supply

    I just bought one of these from Frys at regular price :( , wonder if I bring the ad to Frys, if they will price match it? Don't really want to take the thing back out of my PC to save $50 tho...
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    About to buy my Thermalright Ultra 120

    I got some of these fans and I planned on using one of them on my Ultra 120, but as every diagram I've seen says to put the wires in the screw holes...well, there are noscrew holes on the backside/inside. Yate Loon 120mm fan There are 4 holes, 1 in each corner that go thru a centerpiece...
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    Ultimate Oliver Stone Box Set - Rebate - 12/05 only

    Anyone have the Rebate form for this item. My Printer took a dump last nite while ordering this item. Now I can't find the rebate form....:frown: