Recent content by tak3shiro

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    in taskmanager, System is periodically taking 26% of CPU power

    so, to the best of my knowledge, it's not a virus or spyware. =( it says, System SYSTEM 0 then will jump to System SYSTEM 26
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    A64 3500+ heatsink installation.

    I haven't. It sill is... =(
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    A64 3500+ heatsink installation.

    bump, I really need help.
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    A64 3500+ heatsink installation.

    I'm trying to get the heatsink to attach to the second side, I have the side with the CAM lever already hooked. Apparently some force is required, but I am pushing a bit hard and am afraid I'll break my motherboard. Hlep!
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    Mobo wafer things, top of mobo? Or between spacer and mobo?

    alright, ASUS just gave me a bunch and I didn't know if I need them or not since I personally havne't ever used them.
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    Mobo wafer things, top of mobo? Or between spacer and mobo?

    I have all the spacers in, but I don't know where to put the wafers. I have an ASUS A8V Deluxe.
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    Question about PSU molex distribution.

    I forgot, are you supposed to give the HDD it's own feed? How about a GeForce 6800 OC? I know there were somethings that need their own feeds and can't be shared (Y split molex connectors). Can I put the optical drive and HDD on the same feed? HDD = 160 GB SATA
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    Asus A8V-Deluxe Via K8T800Pro supports only 1.5v AGP cards?!!

    Thank you for that clarification. I'll remember this for future use.
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    Asus A8V-Deluxe Via K8T800Pro supports only 1.5v AGP cards?!!

    *whew* That's what I was hoping. I just saw this http://www.directron.com/15agpguide.html just scroll down to see the pictures of "not 1.5v" and such. That scared me, but thanks for the help, I really do appreciate it. /end newbie fear
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    Asus A8V-Deluxe Via K8T800Pro supports only 1.5v AGP cards?!!

    Someone on another message board said that the 6800 OC will automatically switch to a 1.5v usage, is this true? I've been scouring the internet for answers, but I still could use some insightful clarification. I'm in panic mode, help me obi-wan (insert your last name here), you're my only hope.
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    Asus A8V-Deluxe Via K8T800Pro supports only 1.5v AGP cards?!!

    I just bought a bundle from zipzoomfly.com and got this http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...uctCode=80717-R-240412 When I got the motherboard, I decided to leaf through the manual and it said that it only supports 1.5v video cards. I looked at my geForce 6800OC and it only has one notch (two...
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    Windows visual mods?

    thanks for the info! I'll definately check it out. I'm scouting for goodies to beef up my new rig I'm building in two weeks.. =D But first... I have finals. >=(
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    Windows visual mods?

    I'm already familiar with Stardock's products, and I would like to know if any of you would have ideas about mods such as taskbar, icons, other additions to make the boring old windows GUI a little cooler.
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    Computer Sites....

    Ibuypower.com has a lot of good value for their computers.
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    PCI-E on AMD boards

    Thank your Mrvile. Thermalrock, I don't think I'd much like a prebuilt system. Paying for OEM versions of XP is useless when I have they copy I'm operating with. This computer is going to be scrapped for parts. Prebuilts are a waste of money to me.