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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    I have "enable ATI Overdrive" checked and moved the GPU clock to 875 and Memory clock to 1275. Ran the "test custom clocks" and it tested out fine. when I uncheck the "enable ati overdrive" there's no more flickering in the screen
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    So everything's been working great. I haven't started overclocking the cpu yet(but planning on try it out this weekend). However I'm noticing tearing and flickering when I move things around in windows. I've read that this is due to the ati overdrive in the catalyst control center. Is that...
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    Toshiba laptop with external monitor?

    Is there anyway to bootup a laptop and have it display directly to an external monitor? I'm pretty sure my toshiba laptop backlight died and i've tried fn f5 right at the start and it's not posting to the external monitor.
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    ok ran this baby for a few days and it seems like without OC the cpu/ram/system is stable! Thank you guys for all the help on my first build!! :) :) Im trying to buy an extra SATA cable for my harddrive but I'm finding there's SATA, eSATA, SATA II, SATA III? Does my Mobo support the highest...
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    best black and white laser printer

    what does "chipped" toner cartridge mean? one of the adjacent offices has a 4050 I believe. I was looking on ebay but noticed there's a 4050tn, 4050n, 4050t, never knew there was so much choice!
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    absolutely agreed! :) I'm reading up on overclock.net website on the basics before just jumping into ocing the CPU. And playing around with catalyst just to get a little overclock on the GPU(just couldn't help myself!) Any other place that can get me some good tips for starters on CPU/GPU oc...
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    Well I'm completely new to overclocking. Aren't there alot of variable such as multipliers/voltage/ram speed? Is the program that comes with my mobo easier for noobies like myself? I'm reading up on the overclocking website right now to better educate/ask questions. probably run everything...
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    best black and white laser printer

    I'm trying to buy a laser printer for my home office. Can anyone recommend a good reliable one? I am currently using a brother MLF series for faxing/printing/copying/scaning and it works great, but I need something a little more dedicated for faster printing. I have used HPs in the past and...
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    I can reinstall win7, it only took like 20mins and i havent installed anything else yet. I want to install just the bare min :) The only reason I installed the few drivers cause when win7 finished installing I couldn't get on the internet to work....I think the mobo driver pack installed...
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    ok finally got to work on the computer again! here's where I want to be extra careful :) my power supply came with an 8, 4, 8(6 with 2 hanging off the side) labeled pci-e, and a 6 I plugged the 8 into my atx 12v for the cpu. (is this the right one? Nothing was labeled on there and I...
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    uh oh...what does that mean :(
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    ok....first time powering on the computer.... everything turns on for like half a second, then goes off.....then automatically turns on again after a few seconds, then goes off....infact when I unplugged the power it even powered on for a split second. is this a power supply issue? I...
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    and I should be plugging everything into the SATA slots and not the 2 GSATA slots on the mobo right? I was reading on another site that the SATA are intel based and is generaly better than the GSATA(gigabyte) version? and I am reading the mobo manual and i think the HDA is the front panel...
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    getting down to the last few parts before I can turn this baby on...and hopefully (fingers crossed) everything will work the first time!! one more question.... the motherboard came with 3 cables. 2 SATA and 1 IDE? My SSD and HDD seems to both be using SATA since the IDE was too big to fit...
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    The Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case was a great suggestion! So many fans :) I'm a little confused though...the top part where the power/reset/and 2 usb ports has two wires coming out. One is labeled "USB" that I know where to plug into the motheboard...
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    all the parts that I ordered from newegg arrives within 1-2 days after. the HDD that I ordered from amazon last week...still not here yet. go newegg :) so i've put in my power supply, the mobo, the coolmaster 212(woo...now THAT was a challenge. but that cpu is definitely NOT moving...
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    Thanks guys! I ordered all the parts yesterday and the day before....and i've gotten over half of parts already. Loving newegg! I'm sure I will have plenty of questions once I start building it. But thank you so much for all your help so far. I couldn't have asked for a better forum for a...
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    ok so 5870 it is :) xfx the gigabyte or the sapphire? any preference or they are all about the same? xfx has the lifetime warranty which is not bad...
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    ok one last question.... sorry for being so indecisive. first computer that im building so a little nervous!! :) I got a little more bonus from work that i wasnt expecting....so I am considering investing a little more into a better graphics card. So here's my question: Is a 5870 better than...
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    Yah I just tried the standard post reply and the quick replay and both are giving me the same..... some moderator is gonna be really pissed at me :( Edit: Ok lets try this one more time :) I got a normal post with the approval, and just edited the text Sorry again if it's a repost.... I...
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    I just tried to post again....got the same "Thank you for posting! Your post will not be visible until a moderator has approved it for posting." but yet when I type this as a quick reply, it doesnt need to be approved..
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    I posted something last night, but it still hasnt been approved yet...so sorry if it's a doublepost. I have ordered so far: CPU RAM CASE HDD(from amazon per above suggestion) What I have left to order: GIGABYTE GA-P55-USB3 LGA 1156 Intel P55 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard + win7 combo...
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    how come sometimes when I post, it says the post won't be there until an admin approves it?
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    ok....first time builder so I took my time on getting the parts. So far I got the CPU RAM Case HDD-from amazon I need to order: GIGABYTE GA-P55-USB3 LGA 1156 Intel P55 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard + win7 OEM is that the right win7 to get? I just want to make sure it's not an upgrade...
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    I appreciate all the inputs! Ok so there's a sale going on newegg right now for some of the parts that you guys have recommended so I wanted to double check my list here to make sure I didnt get the wrong one....buying a few parts during lunch time! :) i5-760 with promo code EMCZNZV73 =...
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    Thanks for these links! The only difference between the GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD3 vs the GIGABYTE GA-P55-USB3 linked above is the USB3 right? I was comparing the specs and couldn't really find any other major difference. Is it worth the $20 upgrade? Would the DDR3 1333 ram you recommended...
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    For overclocking, what type of ram is better? Mfenn the mobo that you suggested above, is the bios pretty easy to configure for overclocking? does the 6870 overclock better than say a 470? Do I need more fans in the case to help the airflow?
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    what do you guys think of this combo? Core i5 760/P55 Gaming SuperCombo It has the cpu and mobo mfenn listed above, plus it has a power supply and some ram. There's not that many reviews on that ram and I can't find the spec if it's 12800 or 10600? If I wanted to go up to 8gb, should I...
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    Thanks for the quick comments! I do plan on overclocking. So maybe get another cpu fan as well? Would my original ram be better to overclock on? I was reading somewhere on ssd that a larger sized drive is more desirable...other than a bigger bootdrive, what are the advantages of getting a...
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    Building a new computer for christmas/new years

    With the new warcraft expansion out, I think it's finally time to build a new machine. my old gt240 is still fine but when I try to dual/tri box accounts it gets a little slow and well....a good excuse to build a new machine :) I've been doing some research in the forums and will continue to...