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    Black Screen Crash with 7870 under load

    Hi Gang, I recently had some black screens followed by a crash during gaming with a PowerColor HD 7870 PCS+ Vortex II. I was playing FarCry 3 for the first time and this crash occurred within 10 minutes. I tried a few more times and the game will always black screen, and in fact the black...
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    Dragon Age 2 - Edit config file for "high" video setting DX9

    Hi, Does anyone know if there is a way to enable the "high" or "very high" settings in Dragon Age 2 while running Windows XP (DX9)? If not - how about some guidance in editing the config file? I have searched for a description of the config file contents but havent been able to find anything...
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    Possible sign of not enough power - use EPS to PCI-e adapter?

    Reporting back.... borrowed a Fluke MM from work and measured the following: Idle at Desktop: Molex: 12.22v Unused 8-pin EPS: 12.25v 3D Mark 06: Molex: 12.19v Unused 8-pin EPS: 12.23v Prime95: Molex: 12.22v Unused 8-pin EPS: 12.23v Crysis : Molex: 12.09v Unused 8-pin EPS: 12.18v It...
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    Possible sign of not enough power - use EPS to PCI-e adapter?

    many thanks to all who provided assistance. I will borrow a DMM from work on Monday and give that a shot jonny - THANK YOU!
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    Possible sign of not enough power - use EPS to PCI-e adapter?

    @ theAnimal - thanks for the recommendation. Just for my understanding, how do you get the 37A total from two 25A rails? I know you arent supposed to just add them together, but I dont know the exact calulation. @AmongthechosenX - I thought of that as well, but I dont believe thats the case...
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    Possible sign of not enough power - use EPS to PCI-e adapter?

    Hi Guru's.... I have a couple of questions regarding a PSU that may not be putting out enough amps on the 12v rails. Here is my setup (yeah I know the PSU is undersized for this rig, but I just bought in 3 weeks ago and want to be sure that it's the problem before buying a better one!)...
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    ASUS Crosshair IV Formula (possible) NB problem

    Hi adriabb and welcome to the forum! I am looking to purchase this Asus board as well, and will do so from Newegg. If you are not familiar with Newegg they are probably the most common online shop for PC hardware in the US. They also provide a great deal of customer reviews from people who...
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    Running Two DDR400 1GB Sticks Reduces DRAM Freq to 100Mhz

    The mobo manual does metion "when you install four double-sided 400 MHz DDR DIMMS the frequency of each module downgrades to 333 MHz." However, I do not believe this is the issue since the 1GB modules are downgrading to 200 MHz when only 2 are installed. Each of the modules are double sided...
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    Running Two DDR400 1GB Sticks Reduces DRAM Freq to 100Mhz

    Hi, I have a strange issue that I am hoping I could get some help with.... I currently have the following setup: Asus A8R32-MVP Deluxe 0701 BIOS Opteron 170 Sapphire Vapor-X 4890 1GB OCZ 550w PSU 4x512mb Kingston HyperX PC3200 DDR I just got a hold of 2 1GB sticks of OCZ Platinum...
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    Going from 2 bootable HDD's to 1

    I do have both drives set to CS. As for cloning.... can this be done without loading new software on the original (faulty) drive?
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    Going from 2 bootable HDD's to 1

    Hello All, I have determined that I have a faulty harddrive in my computer. I found another spare harddrive that I used to replace the faulty one. Unfortunately, I do not have an original bootable Windows XP CD, but I was able to hook up both HDD's and install a clean copy of Windows on the...
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    OfficeMax $30 off $150

    PM me and its yours!
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    Looking for advice with overclocking Opty 170

    Hi, I tried lowering the HT to 3x, for some reason that setting does not agree with my setup. My mobo has a feature where if you overclock it to the point where it will not post, you simply power down, restart, and the BIOS gives a statement like "Overclock Failed!" and you can change the...
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    Looking for advice with overclocking Opty 170

    Okay - here is a screenshot showing memory timings and current settings: SCREEN basically that FSB of 265 is my max unless I turn the RAM divider WAAAAY down... any suggestions are welcome!
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    Looking for advice with overclocking Opty 170

    The board I have is an ATI chipset board - it uses the ATI RD580 chipset (the board is the A8R32-MVP Crossfire board, not the NF4 SLI board). I will post a screenie when I get home tonight. bwd4 - the temps I was getting were a little lower, but I have my case open right now. Also, do you...
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    Looking for advice with overclocking Opty 170

    Marc - I have seen that review before... in fact, that review was the main reason I bought this board! AT did a nice follow up article on the board when the new 0404 bios was released that specifically covered overcloking - all good info. bwd4 - I have my HTT set at 4x right now for a speed...
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    Looking for advice with overclocking Opty 170

    Hi MarcVenice, Is your mobo the nforce4 chipset? I believe my Asus uses the RD580 chipset, but I am assuming both do not take kindly to all 4 DIMM's being used and trying to run a timing of 1T.
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    Looking for advice with overclocking Opty 170

    Yeah I have the HTT multiplier at 4x, and also tried 3x at one point. I know that the A8R32-MVP mobo is kinda known for being able to run high HT speeds, and in fact I was stable up to around 1400 at one point (using 5x). CPU-Z shows RAM multiplier as "CPU/12" when I have the BIOS set to...
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    Looking for advice with overclocking Opty 170

    Hi All, I have come accross a bit of a strange situation (to me at least!) while overclocking my rig. First, let me give quick system specs: CPU: Opteron 170 (Sorry, I never wrote down the stepping and I can't take off my HSF to look at stepping cause I'm outta thermal paste!) CPU...
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    [Retired] The LCD Thread

    Hi - Just bought the Acer AL2216WBD based mainly on this forum topic. Anyway, I want to use a color profile with this monitor and it looks like the profile from digitalversus is for the AL2216WD, not the AL2216WBD. Comparing on Newegg the differences seem to be: the WD has speakers, 16.2...
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    Smokin' Hot - BenQ G2400W 24" LCD for under 300 bucks - No rebate!

    OMG!! Check out the email I got from this company.... send payment to some guys account in Italy by Western Union only! And apparantley I ordered 5 of these monitors!! I better run to Western Union right away! Dear Jason, Thank you for shopping with us today. Please find below the...
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    [Retired] The LCD Thread

    Well I must say that this has been the BEST source of information on LCD monitors I have ever seen! Based primarily on the information I have gathered here, I believe I have narrowed down my choices for a new LCD. I use my computer for hardcore gaming; no movies, no photo editing, just plain...
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    Smokin' Hot - BenQ G2400W 24" LCD for under 300 bucks - No rebate!

    thanx PCBliss - just deleted the link... and i DID NOT post any credit card info, just my contact info to see if it would allow me to checkout/ I mean... er... that wasnt my contact info you found... ummm it was someone else's... really!
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    Smokin' Hot - BenQ G2400W 24" LCD for under 300 bucks - No rebate!

    @ Friz - LOL!! I guess I should have read some more before posting. This deal SUCKS!
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    Smokin' Hot - BenQ G2400W 24" LCD for under 300 bucks - No rebate!

    Check out this link - NOPE! Anyone ever heard of this website? Also, if its reputable and someone wants to order a monitor - I'll order one with ya to get the "required" $500 price!
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    lukewarm - 24" LCD Monitor for just under 300 bucks AR

    CompUSA has a 24" LCD on sale for 299.99 AR until 3/31/08. Not super hot, but warm I guess. I have never heard of the brand before; anyone here own this monitor? LINK Specifications Display Type: Widescreen LCD Viewable Screen Size: 24 inches Display Colors: 16.7...
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    Brightest Backlit Keyboard?

    wow that board does look pretty bright - thanks guys! if i pull the trigger I'll post back about it
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    Brightest Backlit Keyboard?

    Looking for a backlit keyboard where the keys can actually be seen in the dark (with the monitor on, of course!). I have a blue Saitek version I and the keys are not evenly lit. Good luck trying to see the far left and far right keys at night. From reading reviews it seems the Saitek II...
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    Stock Heatsink/Fan the same for single core Athlon 64 and Dual Core Opteron?

    I have an Athlon 64 3200+ in my machine right now with the stock HS and Fan. I just bought a used Opteron 170 and am wondering if the HS/Fan I have is the same that would come with a retail Opty anyway?
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    warm - Opteron 180 at the egg for $115+ s/h

    That's what I did. ChiefValue had (maybe still has) the 8800GT 512mb for $183.98 shipped so I couldn't pass that up! The problem is, my mobo is the Asus Crossfire mobo so I can't run SLI on my setup... but I was sick of 8 FPS playing Crysis! And I waited too long to pull the trigger on this...
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    Expanding s939 mobo to accept AM2 CPU - possible?

    makes sense now... thanks guys. Now if i could only find my commodore 64 i wonder if I could upgrade that....
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    Expanding s939 mobo to accept AM2 CPU - possible?

    makes sense now... thanks guys. Now if i could only find my commodore 64 i wonder if I could upgrade that....
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    Expanding s939 mobo to accept AM2 CPU - possible?

    I have been looking into a low cost dual core processor to upgrade from my single core 939 processor in my Asus A8R32-MVP deluxe mobo. I dont want to drop a lot of $$ into this old technology, but the socket 939 x2's are WAY more expensive than socket AM2 x2's. I thought I read somewhere that...
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    Using nVidia card in a "Crossfire ready" mobo?

    good news! thanks for the replies guys.
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    Using nVidia card in a "Crossfire ready" mobo?

    Hi all, Does anyone know if there will be issues trying to use the nVidia 8800GT PCIe card in a "Crossfire Ready" mobo - the Asus A8R32-MVP Deluxe? And how about running SLI in this mobo - is it possible?? THANKS!!
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    Running O/S on different HDD than games?

    sounds like a very good idea - I have never "imaged" a Hard Drive before; but if I remember correctly my older drive came with Norton Ghost or something like that. Would that be the right way to go?
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    Running O/S on different HDD than games?

    Got a small 80GB HDD in my gaming rig but I am out of room. Its an older IDE drive, but I have a MOBO that supports SATA drives (Asus A8R32-MVP Deluxe). I want to purchase either the Seagate 320GB or WD3200KS drive soley for loading games onto but keep my 80GB drive as-is with Windows XP on...
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    Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL ATX 12V (V2.01) 600W PSU

    Rosewill 600w PSU stumbled across this PSU on Newegg. i have read some good and some "questionable" articles on it. Voltage seems pretty good: +3.3@30A +5V@55A +12V1@19A +12V2@19A -12V@1A +5VSB@2.5A And for only 50 bucks AR. Anyone have experience with this PSU?