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    Brand new build crashing! BSOD - error codes

    Great advice... I seem to have come to a solution, although its not a great one. A member at the gigabyte forums suggested downlocking the RAM just to test and see. Its also true that AMD actually recommends 1333mhz with AM3 instead of 1600mhz. Apparently 1600 can be done but may cause...
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    Brand new build crashing! BSOD - error codes

    Ive received some email tech support but it was pretty generic. They suggested memtest and using ram 1 sick at a time. The phone suport i horrendous I hear. I haven no tried it yet sine its the weeked. I suspect I'll have to fix this myself.
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    Brand new build crashing! BSOD - error codes

    I tried a CyberPower PC because the prices were competitive and I didnt have the time to piece out a box and build it like i normally do. Experience was great, shipped quick and in good condition but its been BSOD on me. BIOS and chipset drivers all updated Memtest passes with no errors The...
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    Vista 64 wont install? JMicron IDE issues? P5Q Pro

    Nothing has run on this hardware. Its all new. The 32bit Vista is running on it now because 64 wouldnt install. I doubt its stability related to memory since the 64bit disc wont even install. It just hangs at the same point once you boot from the DVD into the setup screen. It seems more like...
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    New P5Q build, Cannot Install OS

    It seems more like some odd issue with my older IDE dvdrw and the 64bit OS. The 32bit vista installs fine. I would assume both have the same native IDE drivers for the Jmicron IDE controller. Why the 64bit hangs on install is beyond me. It is recognized and I can boot from it to the DVD, after...
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    New P5Q build, Cannot Install OS

    I have this EXACT same issue. The 32-bit copy installs fine. The 64-bit hangs just before it begins the install process. I tried everything I can think of. Ive used two 64bit images, one was SP1. I also have an older IDE NEC 2510a dvdrw. Everything else is SATA. I suspect its the IDE dvdrw...
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    Vista 64 wont install? JMicron IDE issues? P5Q Pro

    I have a new Asus P5Q pro. I tried to boot from my 64bit Vista disc to install it on a clean drive. The dvdrw is an older IDE - NEC 2510a. With 2 separate vista 64 disc just hang at the very beginning of the install process - before the menu pops up which allows you to click time zone etc. It...
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    GT200b to launch at Nvision 08 (Aug 25-27)

    EVGA Step-up question... I was wondering, does EVGA even consider the GTX+ a NEW base model? I know you cant step up from say a 8800GT to a 8800GT SUPERCLOCKED "SC" model as they are considered the same base model. Does EVGA acknowledge the GTX+ as a whole new line - the successor to GTX or...
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    9800 GTX+ Is Out

    Decisions, Decisions... All of my parts are here now waiting to be assembled except for the GPU. I have been waiting for the 9800GTX+ release. I really want to get this thing built and setup before grad school starts again. After that, I will have a lot less time. I know we will probably see...
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    The Inq. reporting XFX & EVGA have defected from Nvidia...

    I have to admit, Inq is very Nvidia biased as of late. They have also jumped the gun in the past. That said, they have also broke a few juicy stories before anyone else. Its the nature of the beast. It sort of reminds me of the sensational slant of The Drudge report. Its now one of the most...
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    The Inq. reporting XFX & EVGA have defected from Nvidia...

    Intel has got big plans for the integrated GPU/CPU market. The time when GPU makers and CPU makers could peacefully co-exist may be coming to an end. The natural evolution of the hardware is forcing this situation as the paths were bound to cross eventually. For the consumer the competition is...
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    The Inq. reporting XFX & EVGA have defected from Nvidia...

    http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/...nvidia-partners-defect "THE PAIN JUST KEEPS coming for Nvidia, this time in the partner space. Two of their key 'alpha' partners have just defected. It is nearly impossible to make money selling Nvidia cards right now, NV squeezed partners margins too much...
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    9800 GT - as if it couldnt get more confusing...

    If it was confusing to us, we wouldn't be on Anand's forums right now. Thats not the point. It is the mainstream buyers who may not follow it as closely as we do. After all, its basically a phantom card that hasnt been announced yet. Its being sold in pre-built PC's at Costco in the US and we...
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    9800 GT - as if it couldnt get more confusing...

    Here is another recent article on it... http://techreport.com/discussions.x/15134 Looks like its just a replacement (spec wise) for the 8800GT only using the smaller fab (like the GTX+ over the GTX)... probably cheaper. So much for names meaning anything. That sure makes the mid-range...
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    EVGA 9800 GTX+

    I dont think this is the case actually. This is unwise from a business point of view. This is what I have been getting at with my observations of EVGA's current supplies of regular GTX's. EVGA has let them dry up suddenly and will replace that stock with the GTX+ and its SC, KO clocked versions...
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    EVGA 9800 GTX+

    EVGA doesnt adjust the initial MSRP. That $329 was the original price from when the GTX first came out. Obviously, the market itself has adjusted the price but EVGA has no need to adjust the old, outdated MSRP. The reason the GTX+ is so low in comparison is because Nvidia purposely set it that...
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    EVGA 9800 GTX+

    I've been waiting to pull the trigger on this as well. All my components are here waiting to be built and the only thing missing is the GPU. I'm tempted to just order and OC'd GTX. Anyway, there is something odd about this EVGA Pre-sale. The MSRP is $199 which is low. The GTX was lowered to...
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    Gigabyte Boards and DPC Latency

    After reading all this I'm really leaning toward the Asus P5Q for $139. It is a shame because the Gigabyte P35-DS3R really suits my needs and it was cheaper. I just dont think its worth the risk of future problems. I cant find any complaints for this P5Q and I do see grumblings for the P35 based...
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    Gigabyte Boards and DPC Latency

    Thanks for the advice guys... It seems like there are problems with many boards out there. I decided to shy away from the Gigabyte P35 boards in favor of Asus to avoid the problem in this thread. Well, then I see a LOT of reports that the Asus PK5 Pro (comparable to the GA-EP35-DS3R) DOES not...
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    Gigabyte Boards and DPC Latency

    I was very close to ordering a GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS4 (or DS3R) yesterday but after seeing this thread and some of the discussion elsewhere I am not sure I want to. Has Gigabyte since resolved these issues 100% with later BIOS updates? Does it affect all of the P35 based boards? Perhaps I...
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    Intel RAID question

    Ok, this is going to sound incredibly noobish, BUT: If its already been pretty much confirmed that a Intel ICH5 to ICH9 migration works fine (see article I linked above), then why cant I just install both original drives from the raid 1 array as normal, install OS on the 3rd, clean OS drive...
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    Intel RAID question

    I will be doing a ICH5R 2 drive RAID 1 migration to ICH9R. I am hoping I can do this without any issue. Otherwise, I would have to back everything up on dvd which would take ages. I was hoping that sticking with an intel controller would allow this. This board (Gigabyte GA-P35-DS4) does have...
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    Intel RAID question

    I have a pair of drives in a standard RAID 1 config on a intel 875p based chipset. It uses the "Intel Raid Technology" and I noticed when I formated and installed again the OS wouldnt detect them unless I installed the Intel RAID drivers. However, it is not setup with Intel "Matrix Raid...
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    478 (northwood) PCIe mobo?

    I give up..... i'll just get a 7800gs and ride this bitch into the ground. I'm not going down w/out a fight damnit! :D
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    What's the worst PSU you have managed to run a 6800, 7800, X1800 or X1900 on stable?

    Cruel Irony.... I wrote this from a PC at my parents house (visiting for the weekend). The day before (I think) by Enermax Noisetaker literally died on me. I got home to see that the power had been off at my apt. comlplex. My clocks were reset and my PC was off. When I tried to power it up it...
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    What's the worst PSU you have managed to run a 6800, 7800, X1800 or X1900 on stable?

    I have a 370w Enermax Noisetaker series. IMO it depends on the quality & features of the PSU. I'd take this one over many less reputable 400-420w PSU's. It has two 12v rails rated at 18a. It will have no problem with 6x-7x GeForce's or anything else I throw at it in the near future. A cheap 400w...
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    478 (northwood) PCIe mobo?

    I'd be interested, youve got a pm.
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    478 (northwood) PCIe mobo?

    All true, but I want to play BF2, q4, CS:source, now at glossy frames. A 6800GT or GS could do this but what about Quake Wars? I would really like to have _playable_ frames in Quake Wars with a p4 3.0, 1gig ddr400. Having a 7800GS could really help me stretch this system. I probably wont be able...
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    478 (northwood) PCIe mobo?

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    7800GS PRICE WATCH! PNY 283.99 @ onsale.com

    Exactly, the 7800GS should be about $250. If they didnt cripple it then maybe it would validate the cost. $300 is pure horseshit and they have really ****** over AGP users. I p4 3.0 based system w/ 1gig of ram is still a decent gaming rig matched with a good GPU. Giving the dying AGP segment a...
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    478 (northwood) PCIe mobo?

    I dont get it, it seems to me a decent amount of ppl would buy a $60 478 skt PCIe mobo right now... a P4 w/ 1gig DDR400 is a decent system even for the coming year. It's by no means totally outdated. Matched up w/ a good GPU its just fine. I guess there is literally NO market for it. I either...
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    478 (northwood) PCIe mobo?

    Ya, it doesnt look too promising. Asus P4V800D-X VIA PT880 - http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=247051 ...but its back ordered and who knows if/when it will be back. It's also $100. I cant even find the Albatron one. I dont want to order from the UK (i915 skt...
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    478 (northwood) PCIe mobo?

    I have a feeling this is an amazingly stupid question. Is there a Intel 478 mobo w/ PCIe thats actually available? I think Albatron made one but I havent actually seen it anywhere. I have a P4 (northwood) 3.0 and 1gb DDR400. I NEED to upgrade my video card very badly. Im thinking 6800gs/7800gs...
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    6x GS or 7x GS - worth the extra $$?

    Good point, an OC'd unlocked 6800GS is very close. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130264 This one comes 400/1100. Not sure if I would get artifacts when unlocking the pipes but it probably has a better chance than others. Still, this card is $225. It makes the...
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    6x GS or 7x GS - worth the extra $$?

    Great reply, thanks. It's hard to validate the price for so little performance gain. And now for a stupid question. Does the 7x GS offer a longer lifespan w/ DX10 or Vista compatibility issues? I probably wont do a full system upgrade for a while. I'm a poor college student. Im trying to...
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    6x GS or 7x GS - worth the extra $$?

    If Nvidia does a paper launch of the 7900 in march im hoping this could bring the prices of all the 6x/7x cards down a little. Im sick of waiting. It seems like if you wait you end up waiting forever because you cant win. And as soon as you get fed up and purchase you see it fall in price not...
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    AGP6800GS vs 7800GS

    I've made a very similair post here: http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=31&threadid=1797860&enterthread=y I think its clear that the 7800 GS is superior in many scenerios. The question is how much more are you willing to pay for this slight advantage? More importantly, WHEN will...
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    6x GS or 7x GS - worth the extra $$?

    Thanks guys... the decision is becoming easier. How long do you think it will be until 7800 GS starts coming down in price. $300 seems silly since you can get a GT for not much more. Im hoping for $250 or so but I dont want to wait months and months.