Recent content by Tron08

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    Need help with motherboard problem

    I had a Gigabyte DS3L motherboard that recently stopped posting. So now I need to decide whether to wait for the long and not so great Gigabyte RMA process, or to buy a new board. What I want to know is whether the DS3L is still the best quality mobo around $100, or if there are better options...
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    Computer won't POST, need help

    The paste I used was Arctic Cooling MX-2 (bought specifically for non-conductivity), but I'm afraid the stuff that came pre-applied with my F7 Pro may have smeared or gone awry. Haven't tried removing the battery yet either though.
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    Computer won't POST, need help

    I've tried using a flathead screwdriver to clear the CMOS, don't have a multimeter, and I periodically touched the side of my case to ground myself, I will have to double check the 4pin connector though. I also suspect that some rogue thermal paste might be causing a short, but I won't be able...
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    Computer won't POST, need help

    So my computer was working fine for three months until today, since I decided that I needed to reseat my Freezer 7 Pro so it is facing the right direction (I had had it backwards). So I use thermal paste remover and Arctic Cooling MX 7 and get my HS oriented in the right direction. But now when...