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    Upgrading with an 800$ budget

    I'm having a problem. I am trying to install the 2500k right now in the z68ma-d2h. It doesn't seem to want to lock into place when I pull the lever. Also, it seems to be grinding the side of the metal pieces of the processor. Is this normal?
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    New Gaming PC Build

    I am from Los Angeles as well, and I purchased a 2500k for 179.99 from Microcenter (which is in Tustin). It's a good deal because if you purchase a MB along with a processor you get -40$ off instantly. I grabbed a GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 for 60$.
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    Upgrading with an 800$ budget

    the OC/Tustin location. I ended up going with the GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3
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    Upgrading with an 800$ budget

    Seems the Microcenter near me is out of stock on the Gigabyte Z68X-UD3H-B3. Anyone have a suggestion on another board that is similar?
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    Upgrading with an 800$ budget

    Ohh, I did not even think about that. The old socket is not an i5. If I can get 4Ghz on stock then that is good enough for me. Thanks for the suggestion on the SeaGate.
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    Upgrading with an 800$ budget

    Hello folks, I am building a computer for my younger brother - he will be using it to mostly game. He likes FPS games and maybe some of the new MMO's like Guild Wars 2. Our generous Mother has allotted 800$ for upgrades. Lucky him. Too bad I am 29 and she won't give me a cent. We are from...
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    Logitech MX 518 gaming mouse $22 AR FS

    It's just ugly. It's not pleasing to my eyes. The gray color scheme and the indents in particular.
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    Logitech MX 518 gaming mouse $22 AR FS

    it's pretty damn ugly
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    HP Laserjet 1000 series printer and Windows 7

    I had an HP printer that didn't want to work once I got it on Win 7. Well, it DID work, but my printing would take roughly 45 minutes to start from the time I hit print. that was unacceptable so I threw it on CL for 20$ and got another one.
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    a pre-built PC that would also serve as a good receiver

    this is a repost from another forum section - i didn't get much attention so I am posting here I have a close friend who is redoing his backyard. He mentioned that he wanted to install speakers in his new patio and have them connected to his computer inside. Since he is in need of a new...
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    a pre-built PC that would also serve as a good receiver

    I have a close friend who is redoing his backyard. He mentioned that he wanted to install speakers in his new patio and have them connected to his computer inside. Since he is in need of a new computer I recommended buying one that could also serve as a receiver. Is this a good viable...
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    PCI-E slot damaged from "heavy" video card.

    I am not sure who who is at fault here, and if anything could be done about it aside from getting a new motherboard. I don't have the part models with me right now because it was from a machine I built for someone else a while ago. I just wanted to see if this was a common occurrence, and if...
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    My Mom wants a computer (...to play farmville)

    I believe Safari.
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    My Mom wants a computer (...to play farmville)

    Thanks for the tip on upgrading to flash 10.1. It is running on OS X.
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    My Mom wants a computer (...to play farmville)

    She wants a desktop. I will give you her number and you can try to convince her to get a laptop. It's best you drink a lot first, or be prepared to after, talking to her!
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    My Mom wants a computer (...to play farmville)

    46. She already has a laptop - a macbook pro. It's only a few years old and it overheats (damn apple, I hate apple). A desktop is what she wants, we already have a spare monitor, kb, and mouse.
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    My Mom wants a computer (...to play farmville)

    Also for basic things like facebook. In my past experiences it was better to buy a pre-built pc and I will prob go with microcenter since it's within drivable range, but I would still consider going for something online/shipping if it is a good deal. My price range is 300-500$-ish. I would...
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    CPU for Grandma

    Actually she has a monitor already too.
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    CPU for Grandma

    Budget = 300-500$ Uses: Email, Skype, and Solitaire (lol). I am planning to use the same hard drive as long as it runs ok with the new set up. I am looking to get a new: CPU MB Case Ram PSU That's about it! I just am looking for something reliable. I am not sure what is out now...
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    Windows 7 HP/Pro for $30 for students!!!

    anyone know if you can buy multiple copies with one .edu?
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    no signal on monitor with new card after old card died

    Yeah I tested the video card on another PC and it gave artifacts although the signal went through. yes. The fan didn't start to spin on it's own. no fried parts are visable. going to check on mb warranty... Thanks for the help
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    no signal on monitor with new card after old card died

    Hi just noticed this section of the forums and I've been having a lot of difficulty narrowing down a problem I've been having. I still don't know what is wrong and I've just decided to get a whole new system. I still would like to know what parts I have are okay and what exactly went wrong...
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    Monitor still won't display after new new PSU and Video Card

    I tested this last night and I didn't get any beeps, although I was attempting to listen to beeps from the mb, not the speakers themselves (I didn't even have my speakers on). The MB I have is:GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128059 I can't...
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    500$ for an upgrade, so many questions entail

    turns out the mb is fried, going to have to do a complete rebuild. I am taking this as a sign that I don't need a high end machine. I'm going to go with an "econo" build and take your advice and get the 4890. I already bought the 5850 however, I am willing to let it go for 300$ cash if you are...
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    Monitor won't display properly after new PSU

    I could copy / paste my invoice totals but argueing over how much parts cost now vs then isn't going to get my computer fixed.
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    Monitor still won't display after new new PSU and Video Card

    going to try that later. I still get the floating box saying there is no signal though. I'm also going to boot up the machine without any ram. If I hear a beep the mb is okay, right? If there is no beep then the mb is dead.
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    Monitor won't display properly after new PSU

    At the time I first wrote this I was taking into account the cost of replacing the mb, cpu, video, etc. Also, it wasn't the psu that went bad after all, it was the video card. After receiving a very well written personal email reply from ocz my opinions of them changed of them back to...
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    Monitor still won't display after new new PSU and Video Card

    I suspected the PSU went bad (450w OCZ), but turns out after all it was just the video card. I ended up getting a new PSU anyway (750TX Corsair), and then a new 5850. My card came in the mail today and I am still not getting any signal on my monitor. I've checked cables dozens of times. My...
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    CPU Temps higher than normal

    I managed to lower temps by 15-20 degrees by simply cleaning out the dust that was layers on the heatsink. It wasn't even that much dust, but it was in all the right places I guess that something as simple as browsing firefox would raise the temps 3-4 degrees.
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    500$ for an upgrade, so many questions entail

    And as far as the specs are concerned, will there be a problem with running the new video card and win 7 with my current mb, psu, and ram?
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    500$ for an upgrade, so many questions entail

    I just bit and bought a 5850 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-857-_-Product Will my current system be okay for handling it? I believe I will have to get win 7 now for sure, but I am working on getting it for free through my school.
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    500$ for an upgrade, so many questions entail

    I will be needing to get a new video card. To avoid multiple shipping charges I am willing to put up to 500$ towards new parts for upgrades. The video card will be part of the 500$. Here are my current system specs: PSU: CORSAIR 750TX 750W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006...
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    Monitor won't display properly after new PSU

    I want to make a note now I am on a personal vendetta against anything OCZ. I will not ever buy anything related to them even if it was a cure for cancer. I am outraged that this company has fixed their warranty system to cover the exact amount of lifetime their products last. My PSU failed just...
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    Monitor won't display properly after new PSU

    so I managed to get the video card into another machine to test since my mb doesn't have onboard video for me to test at home. The video card gave fragmented screens in the second computer, but it did start to boot up. So this means that the video card and MB is damaged on my machine? That's...
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    Monitor won't display properly after new PSU

    Ouch. I hope not. Will try this out later as I am unable to atm. Could a blown power supply do that to a video card? My card has a lifetime warranty, although only if you register it within the first 30 days, which I didn't.
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    Monitor won't display properly after new PSU

    My old PSU was on it's last limbs. I should have known sooner because the cpu fan would have to be flicked to start spinning. It failed on me while playing a game, my computer locked up and I got a distorted screen. After waiting a while I tried to reboot and got the same distortion at the winxp...
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    HD Audio Issues

    I spent a good 5 hours pulling my hair over this one. I can't figure out why the machine I am working on won't recognize the new drivers. Here is a run down of what I am working with. ECS Geforce6100PM-M2 Motherboard Win XP SP3 Realtek HD Audio Drivers Computer was an a1630n HP, but...
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    Replacing Motherboard Question

    Thank you for the reply. I am going to end up getting new parts (cpi,ram, psu). It's a computer that's only used for email and solitaire so I don't exactly need much. :)
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    Replacing Motherboard Question

    I am fixing a computer for a friend's Grandma. I diagnosed the problem to be the Motherboard. She keeps her CPU in a drawer in an upstairs room and the heat lately has been horrendous here in Cali. I can imagine it either overheated and even short circuited since she mentioned the kids she...
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    e8400 temps reach 78c while gaming (stock 3.0ghz)

    I normally idle at the upper 20's to low 30's. However, when running a game I reach upwards of 78 degrees (noticed this while playing a new demo from fileplanet last night). Is this ok? I am using SpeedFan 4.33 to monitor my temps. What can I do to lower it? Improve air flow? I am already...