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    New 7870, PC not posting

    Just a suggestion, double check your bios settings for the onboard integrated graphic card and make sure the boot priority is set properly. Recently fixed a comp because the bios somehow reset, and the default was to boot with onboard, resulting in a black screen. I changed the bios settings...
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    HP Pavilion dm1z: some questions

    I recall reading someone posting that HP isn't going to release the soft-touch till other competitors come out with their E-450 offerings.. i think it was in that notebookreview link a few posts up.. whether or not thats a credible source.. WELL!! heh. I'd guess they're still only shipping the...
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    HP Pavilion dm1z: some questions

    I've been using the HP DM1Z for a month or so and I'm lovin it, I got roughly the same config with the E-450 but I only got a 320GB hd. I like the size and weight, fits nicely in my jansport backpack with this case which fits like a glove, and has lots of padding...
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    frys Asus 1015PEM-PU17-WT 10.1" Atom N550 Dual Core Netbook $179.99 monday only

    hmph.. I don't see the ad? I ran a search on the frys site and it states $199.99.. but thats not 179.99!
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    Would I waste a HD 6850 on a PCI Express 1.1 slot?

    you could waste it on a 6870 too =)
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    Upgrade a Gateway...

    220W psu.. @_@ uhh, im assuming the unit has no dedicated PCI-E power connection? Is the game even out yet? Did a quick search for the release date but says unannounced. Keeping that in mind.. since no benches are out for the game, can't really give a definitive recommendation. I'd say just...
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    Maximum Pre-Rendered Frames. (nVidia)

    This doesn't address your concern.. but I'm just curious/wondering why you would cap your fps at 30? What.. benefits does that provide? Thanks!
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    Xfx 6950 buzzing?

    fyi, I have an MSI 6870 twin froz 3, and the whine IS PRESENT only when there is ridiculously high fps, once vsync is enabled the noise is gone.. i.e. in Crysis Warhead menu screen the fps is really high and the whine is very obvious, once vsync enabled the noise is gone.
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    Going from HD5770 to HD6950 - do I need to un/reinstall my drivers?

    I would go a step further and run driversweeper!
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    First time Overclocking! i7-2600k + Maximus IV

    look @ the sticky.. and OC through bios.
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    1 TB Storage disk recommendation.

    I'd take a look at the Western Digital Green 1TB's, see'ing as how you're already on a WD marathon, why switch from something thats good right? =) I'm running a WD 640GB and a WD Green 1TB and both drives have been flawless since day 1.
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    Best upgrade path?

    I'd look out for some "hot deals" on a GTX 460 or 6850, but actually what I should ask first is what resolution are you playing at? Also I'd try to find another matching set of 2x1GB memory sticks *I'm assuming that's what you have as opposed to a 1x2GB* to bump your total up ot 4GB. Are you...
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    checkered board crashing

    Sorry, I typed too much so its confusing to read ahah.. let me summarize.. MSI 6870 HAWK not working properly, went to fry's to pick up higher wattage PSU and a MSI 6870 Twin Frozr II, first step at troubleshooting was only putting in the new Frozr II, NOT the PSU, uninstalled drivers + driver...
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    Looking for some HD suggestions.

    If you're concerned with HD noise, I'd get something with the least amount of platters, or maybe even a low-rpm (5400RPM) drive but of course you're going to get a performance hit. In your situation I'd get this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822152181. My roommate has this drive...
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    checkered board crashing

    No responses.. -_- haha, thats ok! Just an update guys, I went to Fry's yesterday to pick up an MSI 6870 Twin Frozr II (because I figured thats pretty much as close as I'm gonna get to an MSI 6870 Twin Frozr III), and also an 800W Cooler Master PSU just incase it was my PSU that was crapping...
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    checkered board crashing

    Hey guys, I bought a 6850 (HIS IceQ Turbo) as recommended by fellow members for my particular setup, and I've already had issues with the card not being recognized in this thread: http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2142838 I did eventually get the problem fixed by doing a...
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    New graphic card no "recognized"?

    Oooh, sorry for the confusion. I meant a fresh-install of Windows 7 64-bit. I kept the 6850 in the comp throughout the entire trouble-shooting process, never swapped in the old 3850.
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    New graphic card no "recognized"?

    Just an update, nothing I tried could fix this problem so I ended up reinstalling, everything is all good now! -James
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    New graphic card no "recognized"?

    I just downloaded the Unigine Heaven benchmark because I remembered see'ing a video of it allowing you to toggle tesselation on/off freely. I ran it in DX11, with tesselation on "Normal".. however when I run the program, it won't let me toggle tesselation on and off, it will let me toggle...
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    New graphic card no "recognized"?

    thanks for helpin me out cusideabelincoln! I have 4 entries in "Hardware Ids": PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_6739&SUBSYS_200F1787&REV_00 PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_6739&SUBSYS_200F1787 PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_6739&CC_030000 PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_6739&CC_0300 Hmph, under DXDIAG's.. it does state that I have DirectX 11...
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    New graphic card no "recognized"?

    Hmph, that didn't work cusideabelincoln. When I uninstalled the drivers and did a restart, I checked all those applications I had open again, and they said "Standard VGA" something can't remember, I thought everything was fixed cause the next time it "redected" it should be the 6800.. but when...
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    New graphic card no "recognized"?

    My device manager says the correct "AMD Radeon 6800 Series" under Display Adapters, and thanks for the suggestion! I'll give that a shot tomorrow, anyone have other suggestions?
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    New graphic card no "recognized"?

    Hey guys, I recently purchased a HIS 6850 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161363), and everything has been pretty much flawless except for a few issues. I came from a Sapphire 3850 that I'd been using for about 3 years, so the performance jump is definitely there. The problem...
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    Thinking of getting an HD 6950, is the PSU enough?

    Was thinkin the same thing ahah. Well thanks a lot for all the feedback guys, very helpful. I pretty much know what I gotta do now to make myself happy: 1. Keep current psu, buy 6950 or 560 and not overclock at all. 2. Buy a 6850 and overclock the hell out of it without worrying about my...
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    Thinking of getting an HD 6950, is the PSU enough?

    Thanks for the responses guys. I actually do stress-test with furmark and I've come to understand (based on reviews) that it creates an unrealistic level of power draw from your psu.. I'm aware that a 6950 is probably overkill but this will probably be my last upgrade for this platform so...
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    Thinking of getting an HD 6950, is the PSU enough?

    I'll be playing at 1680x1050. Also I built this comp about.. 3 years ago so thats how old my Seasonic unit is. My current card is a 3850 overclocked to 720 core, 950 mem.. and my system is completely stable with my current powersupply. I'd like to play crysis 2, mass effect 3, etc full...
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    Thinking of getting an HD 6950, is the PSU enough?

    Sorry about thread jacking! but my inquiries are roughly the same. I have a Seasonic SS-430GB, I looked at the side of the PSU and it says I have two 12v rails with 17A each rated at 360W. I would like to get a 1GB 6950 when more of those become available and I would like to overclock it to...
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    hd5850 and 500 watt cpu

    Hi, sorry to thread jack but I'm kind of in the same boat. I currently have the rig in my sig and am thinking about upgrading to the HD5850 too. However I've got this PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151074 The version I have isn't the "80+ Bronze Certified" because I...
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    CPU Burn-In/Stress Tester Help

    Hi and welcome! I'm unaware of any programs that allows you to set variable load.. but is there a reason why you'd need that? Personally I run Intel Burn Test v2.4 for 20 runs, just for quick testing, then I run prime95 overnight and that's usually given me a fairly good stability test...
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    AC Adapter Dead?

    Thanks for the replies! I went over to Fry's and picked up a.. Kensington K38066US. Funny thing, I asked multiple employees if this particular charger would CHARGE the battery, because I was gettin a no from one guy, and a yes from another. Eventually they decided to just test it out on my...
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    AC Adapter Dead?

    Hey guys, first and foremost, thank you so much for taking the time to click on my thread! I've got a Dell Vostro 1400 which I purchased back in 2008, and the 1 yr warranty is expired. Now, the problem I'm having is that the AC adapter is.. no longer working from what I gather, for the green...
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    HighJackThis Log

    Thanks for your input! I forgot to mention that yes, I do have two antivirus products installed; however I only have one of them running, and of course it is antivir! Unfortunately my university requires us to have antivirus software installed.. but it ONLY detects Mcafee.. which from my...
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    HighJackThis Log

    Hi, my computer was experiencing wierd crashing. My roommates were playing Fallout 3, and I assume my graphic card (Sapphire HD 3850 Ultimate *passive cooling*) probably overheated. I got one error message, and a blue screen of death. Now, just to be sure that heat was the only issue I booted...
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    Need a reliable router

    just ordered the Asus WL-520gU! Thanks for all the replies.
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    Need a reliable router

    Hello, I'm in the market for a new router because unfortunately, my dorm room only has one ethernet port.. for three occupants. My price range is about $40-60. I'm seriously considering the Asus WL-520gU http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16833320023 and the Linksys WRT54GL...
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    Shutdown Problem with new WD 6400AAKS

    Thanks for the quick response/suggestion TC91! I have tried resetting the cmos before, but not without the other hard drive running. I will unplug my other hard-drive and reset the cmos again to see how it goes. Thanks again for the suggestion, I will post my results asap, but please keep the...
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    Shutdown Problem with new WD 6400AAKS

    Hello! I've been a long time reader of the Anandtech and the forums, and I greatly appreciate everything that you all contribute to the community. I recently upgraded my system/programs hard drive to a Western Digital 640GB WD6400AAKS, and I have Windows XP SP3. My computer is extremely...