Recent content by someaznboy

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    New Build Won't Start - Help Please

    Guys, I did everything told me last night and I got it up and running! Thank you sooo much to all of you, especially DSF! :) I think the problem was I had extra standoffs all around and I had no idea that that would cause me problems. I know I am such a newb and I deserved all that headache...
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    New Build Won't Start - Help Please

    Wow, that's some really great advice. I say that because I think I screwed a couple of stand-offs in the tray not thinking it would cause a problem. I'm at work right now but I will definitely take care of that first thing. Also, how would I take out the battery if I need to? Think the...
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    New Build Won't Start - Help Please

    Where's the bios battery and how do I take it out? What do you mean by the motherboard grounding out?
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    New Build Won't Start - Help Please

    I was careful as possible, wiping the compound off with a paper towel upon putting in and taking out the CPU each time. Yes, the heatsink was secure. Here's my specs: ASUS P5Q Pro ASUS Radeon 4850 ASUS Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 14X DVD-RAM 16X...
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    New Build Won't Start - Help Please

    Hi guys, Well I have a problem with my computer...it won't power on. The first time, I assembled everything into the case and the only thing that turned on was the green light on the Motherboard. Then I took everything out and just connected the motherboard, power supply, CPU and 1 stick...
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    First Build Ever - Please Critique

    Hey everyone, After considering all of your advice and making a few decisions on my own I went ahead and ordered everything last night. Now comes the hard part! Wish me luck, guys. Again, I appreciate all of the helpful advice from you all. Here's the Final Build: Vista Home...
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    First Build Ever - Please Critique

    I forgot to mention that I already picked up a Rocketfish awhile ago from that Best Buy clearance deal. Do you guys think the P45 models are the way to go here if I plan to crossfire in the future? I've heard that the X48's are better performance but if it's not a huge deal I am just going to...
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    First Build Ever - Please Critique

    Hehe, yeah I didn't realize it but I guess I do want a killer setup for future gaming. Thanks for all those cooling suggestions. I wasn't aware that there were so many better alternatives. Thanks for all the good helpful advice, guys, I really appreciate them.
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    First Build Ever - Please Critique

    Well, I would like to Crossfire eventually and the 4870 seems like it will be the best card down the road for sometime. As far as the P5Q deluxe, Im not really sure but I just want a good oc'ing board that is stable and will give me great performance.
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    First Build Ever - Please Critique

    Yes, I have a BenQ 24" already so I'm planning to game at 1900X1200 resolution. Also am keeping peripherals I already have. As far as an aftermarket cooler, I had my eye set on the Zalman 9700. Think that would be good enough to get up to 3.6?
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    First Build Ever - Please Critique

    Well, I am playing WoW at the moment but I plan to get into more graphic intensive stuff like Crysis and Call of Duty soon. I want this to be a good build for a few years down the road with probably just a few upgrades when needed.
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    First Build Ever - Please Critique

    Hello all, Been trolling the forums for awhile now and I've learned so much from you guys. Now I think I'm finally ready to dive into my first build and have already ordered a few parts. Basically, this is going to be an all purpose machine with a little emphasis on gaming/media. I do plan...