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    asus z68 v pro has been restarting for the last half hour

    Hi all, I have a Asus z68 V pro with an i7 2600k, and I have a modest overclock just at 4.0ghz. I've had this build since mid 2011, and it's been rock solid every since....except for today. When I power it on, i hear the fans spin and see the LEDs light up for about 3 seconds, then it...
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    Computer restarts while playing starcraft 2

    Hi everyone, 2 weeks ago I put together my girlfriend's computer, and everything went smoothly. However, recently every time she plays starcraft 2 multiplayer, her computer restarts on it's own. She hasn't installed many other games, so she hasn't tested out whether or not this happens with...
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    Which is the best 120hz gaming monitor out there?

    Hi everyone, I'm in the process of building my new rig, and I'm pretty certain I want to go with a 120hz monitor. The ones i've been following are the asus vg236, benq xl2410t, acer gd245, and alienware aw2310. Of these, which is the best for cs:source, mw2, blackops, mw3 when its out, and...
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    need advice on which CPU

    Hi everyone, I have sort of a dilemma. For all intents and purposes, i wanted to upgrade to an i5 2500k, but since Frys had the deal ont he i7 2600k, i jumped on it for 250.00. However, microcenter has a deal for an i5 2500k + asus p8p67 for 290.00. So i'm not sure if i should stick with...
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    ASUS1215n vs. 1015pn. can't decide

    Hello everyone, I am torn between the asus 1215n and the 1015n. I've checked the specifications for both and was wondering if anyone had any experience with the 1215n vs any of the other 10.1" (since the 1015pn JUST released, it isn't likely someone has had a chance to toy with it yet)...
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    Computer blew up...but not sure what

    Hi everyone, tonight while i was in the kitchen, i heard crackling and popping noises coming from my computer in my bedroom, and then the lights around the house flickered a little (even out in the living room and kitchen). When i came in to check on the computer it was turned off and there...
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    During games my computer locks up, then BSOD

    Hello everyone, First this is my setup: Windows 7 64bit ep45-ud3p q9450 @3.52ghz with tuniq ddr2 1100 f2-8800 g.skill 4gb corsair 620hx x-fi titanium 8800gts 512 It all started when I was playing cod4: mw2. The game lagged, artifacts appeared on the screen, the screen froze, and...
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    another maximus formula 2 vs. pgq deluxe

    Hello everyone, So right now my rig is as follows: q9450 @ 3.2ghz 1.256v (vdroop) with tuniq evga 750i gskill 2x2gb pc8000 evga 8800gts 512 ko audigy 2zs corsair 620hx The reason I ask about the mf2 and the p5q is because I'm having too many problems with video corruption on my...
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    My comp idles at 30% usage in the task manager

    Hello all, I noticed recently that my rig has been idling at an average of 30% cpu usage in the task manager. It never did this before. I first noticed it when i checked my temperatures and they were about 5 degrees hotter than before. my rig is as follows: q9450 @ 3.2ghz 4gb...
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    1 core always fails in prime, while the other 3 continue for hours

    Hey everyone So I've been trying to find a stable overclock at 3.2ghz on my q9450 and 750i, and my last 3 attempts at making my system prime stable failed more or less. my last settings are as follows: vcore at 1.26 8x400 for 3.2ghz ram at 2.0 800mhz for 1:1. 5 5 5 15 cpu fsb (vtt)...
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    Overclocking a q9450 with evga 750i

    I know there are two threads about overclocking the q9450, but one is more about a "posting overclocks" and the other would be more like me hijacking the thread (I think =P), so i decided to start this one. first off, my set up is as follows: q9450 tuniq evga 750i 8800gts 512 gskill...
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    What to choose between corsair 620hx and pcpower 750 quad

    I will admit I'm not too savvy when it comes to power supplies. I base most of my decisions in this department by word of mouth, reviews, and what not. Between the 620hx and 750 quad, which is the better choice? What the difference between the 750 quad single 12v rail and the 620hx triple...
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    msi 750i.asus 750i pci slot question

    If single slot video cards are used in SLI with either of these boards, is it impossible to fit a sound card in either of the pci slots? I read somewhere that if you run SLI in the msi 750i, you have to use the 2 bottom pci x16 slots. If you run a single card solution then you have to use...
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    Any opinions/tips for my second build?

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. I will be using this PC for the latest in gaming, recreational video editing/photo editing, and the basic ms office/browsing/etc... 2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not...
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    Need advice for a high end build

    Hello My brother had just told me that he wants me to build him a rig for both his personal use and his business use. His business designs car wraps, posters, etc... He will be doing a lot of 3D rendering and graphic art. He said his budget is very open and made it clear that he wants a...
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    audigy 2zs and my old boston 5.1's

    I was listening to music and i noticed that my front right speaker played no sound. I checked if everything was plugged correctly and it was. i then opened up my speaker settings in my surround mixer and ran a channel and noise test. I then found: center speaker was playing as the left...
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    I can't decide which monitor to get!

    I do a lot of gaming with my computer, but at the same time I also watch movies, use office, edit photos, and do very little video recording/editing. For the price range and the performance, I had my eye on both the Samsung 940B and the Viewsonic VX922. From what i've read, the samsung...
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    Computer freezes and the speakers screech

    I wasn't sure where to post this, but i suppose the Tech support forum is best. This all started about one or two weeks ago while i was playing an online game (mostly CS and WoW). Mid-game, the monitor would lock up and then my speakers would make a fluctuated screeching noise. I thought it...
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    keep getting disconnected and/or connection time-out

    Recently, i built a shuttle for gaming and what not. The college dorm internet is T4 so it is pretty fast, but i've noticed that i get disconnected from AIM all the time, especially if im web surfing at the same time. Soon after i'll notice that web pages timeout or just lag in place. No one...
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    Trying to share files between my main PC and laptop

    Hello. I have recently reformatted my laptop and was wondering how i could get my network working as far as sending files and what not, between both computers. Before the reformat it was working fine. I have a network key up and running and i enabled the share option to begin sharing (sharing...
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    cable internet and disconnection

    i live in northern california and i currenly use comcast cable as my isp. i have a linksys wireless router (BEFW11S4 V2/V3) and i have 2 other computers (one being a laptop) and i notice that i frequently get disconnected from aol instant messenger and world of warcraft. what should i do? is...
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    post oc stuff

    so ive been running my 3500+ at 9x280 and ran prime stable twice at around 8 hours. but today, while playing cs source, my system crashed and got a flash of a blue screen and saw blahblahblah "physical memory" at the bottom, but then my system restarted. didnt stay long enough for me to see...
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    just started overclocking

    alrightteyy. just started my overclockage on my msi neo2 3500+ setup. i was able to get it stable at 11x220 so i figured i'd up it a bit. my voltage was 3.3% so i believe 1.4 and my timings were 2-3-3-6-2t. although it ran stable, i couldnt up the frequency of my ram. it was held back at...
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    moving to sata ports 3 and 4

    ok so have the official 1.3 bios for an msi neo2 and im going to lock the agp to 67 so i got my pci/agp lock working. after that im gonna move my 2 sata drives to ports 3 and 4 (raptor 74gb and seagate 200gb for storage). is there anything i need to change in the bios in order for my OS to run...
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    my cpu temp

    hello. i had finally built my rig and now im starting to tweak a few things here and there. i have a praetorian mid-tower case with four case fans and a 3500+ with a zalman 7000b alcu. im using the thermal paste that came with the zalman, and im wondering if my temperatures are right. i idle...
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    freezing in-game issues

    i had just built my new rig today with a 3500+ and bfg 6800 gt. i went to go play source, and after every few seconds the game would freeze. sounds goes out and i cant move. then the gameplay resumes, but only for a few seconds later for it to happen again. is there something wrong with the...
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    how to get the SATA storage drive working

    hello. i have finally built my rig, but have run into a few complications. i have a raptor connect to sata port1 and i use it for my boot drive. i have a seagate 200gb sata in port 2 as a storage drive. im not running raid, and i simply use it for storage. but now that ive got my OS up and...
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    HELP! with zalman installation

    i am in the process of building right now and the stock backplate is stuck on, even with the screws off. should i use the stock back plate or try to pry it off somehow? i have the zalman 7000b alcu. please help! thanks
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    overclocking and SATA

    hello. i plan on overclocking my 3500+ 90nm with a neo2 mobo. i was wondering what the deal was with overclocking and SATA drives. i've been hearing some things about the drives having errors and corrupting data when overclocking. i have a raptor for boot drive and a sata 200gb for storage...
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    wireless internet not working

    hello. i have a linksys router with comcast cable internet. just the other day the wireless connection on the upstairs computer didnt recognize any internet. i checked the settings and it said the connection was excellent. so i was wondered why there was a problem if the connection is...
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    size of zalman cnps7000a

    i have a msi neo2 mobo, and i wanted to know if this heatsink will fit. it seems a little big...if it doesnt fit, i think im just gonna go with the venus 12. suggestions, anyone?
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    thermaltake venus 12 vs thermaltake silent boost

    between the two (with pros n cons weighed out), which would be the better choice? the chip im using will be a 3500+. i will most likely overclock to a comfortable extent. thanks
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    10,000 rpm and 7200 rpm hd's

    i would really like to get a 74gb raptor, but i have a truck load of media and what not to transfer from my old comp to my new comp. would there be a big difference if i had a raptor as my boot drive and then a regular 7200 sata as my secondary? would there be any ill effect? thanks
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    question about SATA hd's

    i was looking into some hard drives for my new system, and i was wondering what the difference is between a SATA interface and a SATA150 interface. can anyone inform my newbie self? thanks a lot.
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    which is better psu?: enermax vs antec

    hi everyone. im trying to figure out what psu i wanna use for my next system. i'll be running a 90nm 3500+ with msi k8n neo22 and 6800 gt. i will have gig of ocz ram and 2 sata hard drives. i also plan on adding a soundcard along with it. i was taking a look at some psu's, and i was...