Recent content by UKpsych

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    "New" Core2Duo Build advice

    Haha, thanks for saving me there. http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/detail_overview.aspx?ID=en-us0000319 This is the mobo, it turns out that it's quite capable. With a 1950xt it runs most games well. I just need to upgrade the card and its a decent gaming machine...
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    "New" Core2Duo Build advice

    I suppose that's an option. I have the psu/ram/case. I don't know much about it, it does have a pcie slot but I assumed it wasn't the greatest. Ill run some gaming benchmarks tonight Ill go from there. I have access to a Asus p5g41-m LE for 25 dollars, would this be a worthy upgrade?
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    "New" Core2Duo Build advice

    Thanks for the responses. I think I will just settle on a decent single card mobo based on responses. As for selling it, I honestly just wanted to build a cheap XP gaming machine/windows 2008 server.
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    "New" Core2Duo Build advice

    My girlfriend just gave me her old mobo(dell) which after a closer look it turns out it had a core2duo e8400 on it. So I'm looking to build a reasonable gaming rig around it. I need advice on a small selection of mobos that would allow for moderate (air) overclocking and hopefully sli...
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    Can I tell if my 5V rail is overloaded?

    If the usb rail (5v blue) is overloaded I'm not sure if it would sense it or not. (Most only sense gnd, 12v and 5v (red)) I could be wrong of course. However if it does notice an unhealthy dip it will go into a continuous reset cycle. Have you tried other USB devices?
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    Microsoft® LifeCam VX-3000 Web Camera, Black/Silver $9.99

    Picked one up at a yard sale for a buck once, highly recommend this camera for day to day web chat.
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    DEAD: Metro 2033 $5 @ Gamersgate

    Snagged one, thanks!
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    Tennis racket ($35 vs 80), balls ($.28/each vs $1/each), bag ($10 vs $20)...

    Wow amazing deal on balls, in for 3. We'll see if they go through. Thanks! Edit: Fyi site to store shipping is free
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    WIN 7 PRO $30 (need .EDU email)

    I use Win 7 and it has numerous compatibility issues with even last gen games, whats worse is that there is often a sig decrement in performance on dx9 games... So you're right, you likely were getting lower fps.
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    Bulletstorm - $23.96 @ IGN

    I assume these are not steam compatible right?
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    Case for CM Hyper 212

    Have it. Damn good cable management and plenty of room for a mid tower. If I remove the optional drive bays there is plenty of room for my dual 5870s too.
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    Asus Sabertooth X58 CPU_LED On

    Yeah... that is odd. I will say this, it also did it when I replaced the cooler, atleast on 2 different occasions, I had to press down on the top of the cpu or reseat it. Excellent mobo but I'm not so sure about the socket pins. Perhaps you could RMA at this point?
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    Asus Sabertooth X58 CPU_LED On

    I've had this issue when i first built mine, it seemed to be an issue with the cpu seating, although that doesn't sound like it based on the bios update. I would try reseating it if you haven't already. Also, the ram issue may be because you aren't using tri channel memory.
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    cheap as hell cases

    I picked up the haf 912 (cooler master) for 50 plus free s/h. I would recommend it to anyone.
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    dead** HOT HOT HOT1>> 2gb!<< EYEFINITY 6! HD 5870 FOR 179$ AR.

    Yes, less power consumption too.