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    Desktop can see wireless network but wont' connect?

    I've been trying to figure this out but I think I'm at a brick wall. I have a desktop in the room adjacent to the router with a D-Link Xtreme N Desktop PCI Express Adapter (DWA-556) on a machine running Win 7 Home Premium 64. The router is a Netgear WNDR-3700. The problem is that when the...
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    Suggesetions for adding SATA Controller?

    I recently ran out of SATA ports on my Asus P6T Deluxe (Ver 1) after connecting a new SSD. Here's what I'm currently running off SATA: 2xSSD, 3XHDD, 1XBD-RW and I had to disconnect the DVD burner. I would like to be able to have my DVD burning reconnected and also be able to add more HDD/SSD...
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    Starcraft 2 performance issues after OC

    I've been experiencing strange performance issues with SC2 after I did an OC to my CPU. When there's many units on the screen, the system seems to hang for a bit, or stutters for anywhere from 5 - 60 seconds until the game becomes responsive again. The OC on my 920 C0 is from stock to 3.38...
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    Is my PSU enough to handle an OC?

    I originally had my system OC'ed to 3.38GHz, but then I added a bunch of extra stuff and to be safe, I set it back to factory settings. Now I'm not sure if the PSU can handle the new stuff I added with an OC. (added BD Burner, 2 HDD, 1 SSD, 2 120mm fans) Here's my current build: i7 920...
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    Random Reboots - PSU Problem?

    I recently added a new HDD, SSD, and BD burner into my computer. I'm experiencing random reboots every now and then, and I'm trying to rule out the PSU as the culprit. Here's my system: i7 920 (Stock Speeds) 3x2GB DDR3 1333 3 HDD 7200 RPM 1 Intel SSD 5 Case Fans (All 120mm. 4 Case Fans...
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    AHCI Problems!

    I recently bought an Intel X-25M 80GB (G2) SSD and a copy of Windows 7 Ulitmate OEM. I installed Windows 7 successfully on the SSD, however, it's currently set to IDE in BIOS (I didn't figure out that it needed to be set to AHCI prior to install). I've done some research online and found a...
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    Problem connecting onboard audio to receiver via coaxial SPDIF

    I'm trying output sound to my home theater receiver via the coaxial SPDIF on my Asus P6T Deluxe (version 1). I've connected the cables and checked "playback devices" in Vista and it shows "SPDIF Interface", "ATI HDMI Output", and "Digital Output". I've tried all three (they're all enabled...
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    Noticable difference between i7 920 C0/C1 and D0!

    I just completed a build for my dad, and it's very comparible to my system, except the i7 920 is D0 stepping where mine is C0/C1 stepping. His cpu idles at 32C where mine idles at 39C, full load at 58C and mine is 67C (these figures are for stock settings) Also, I'm running a P6T deluxe...
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    Seeking advice on building/ugrading 2nd system

    I'm looking at building a 2nd system for my gf to play WoW. My budget is $1000.00 max and the parts will be purchased in Canada. I currently have an old system that I was wondering if I could salvage parts from: It's an old P4 system with a raidmax ATX case, 2 IDE HDDs, DVD-R... I...
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    Need help with high end build

    I friend of mine is asking me to put together a high-end system. I'm a bit at a loss as to what components are needed. Budget will need to stay under $5000.00 Canadian Dollars after tax. That would be around $4.4K US dollars. The computer will be primarily used for gaming, surfing. That...
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    i7 920 BSOD OC questions

    I ran a Real Temp sensor test last night and I got the dreaded BSOD. Real Temp is setup to check temperatures at load with Prime 95 (I used the blended test). I find this really strange, I have been running the test at current settings everyday for almost a week now. I've even been okay with...
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    i7 920 DRAM Voltage Question

    I just noticed that CPUID is showing DRAM Voltage at 1.70V, however, I manually set DRAM BUS VOLTAGE to 1.50V in BIOS. Are these the same thing? I also set BIOS to use XMP Profile, where the voltage was 1.50v. Can somebody please explain this to me as I'm afraid that my DRAM is waaay...
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    Asus P6T Intel i7 Overclocking Guide

    I found a great guide posted at the Asus website for OC'ing with a P6T. Disclaimer: I did NOT write this guide. Original Link: P6T i7 OC Guide Overclocking Intel Core i7 processors Preface Overclocking the Core i7 series of processors is not that different from...
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    TRUE 120 Push/Pull Questions

    I just installed a second fan on the TRUE 120 1366. Both fans are identical Thermaltake 120mm 1600 RPM fans. I was hoping to see some sort of a temperature drop, but ... nothing. At stock, the 920 Real Temp readings are: TRUE Single Fan - Idle 39/ Load 62 TRUE Push/Pull - Idle 39/...
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    i7 920 @ 3.4 GHz Temp, vcore, and stress test questions

    I just OC'ed my 920 to 3.4GHz following a guide from bit-tech.net. My temps were: Stock: Idle - 39c Load - 62c 3.4GHz: Idle - 44c Load 75c Temps seem high on load. I was hoping for high 60s/ low 70s. Is this safe? As per the guide, I set vcore to 1.35. I'd like to set this...
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    OC i7 920 Questions/Suggestions for Newbie

    After much tinkering to get my temps down, I think I'm ready to dive into the world of over-clocking. Well, not so much dive, but put my toes in the water... My system: i7 920 Asus P6T Deluxe 3X2GB Patriot Viper 1333 HD4870 Sapphire Radeon 1GB Thermalright Ultra eXtreme 120 -1366...
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    High temps with TRUE 120 and stock 920?

    I just replaced the stock cooler with a TRUE 120 for my i7 920 system. I ran the Prime 95 torture test for about 20 minutes and my temps seem a little high on SpeedFan 4.38. Ambient room temp: 23C Full load: CPU at around 69C and Core 0-7 at around 82C Idle: CPU 31C, Core 0-7 39C-41C...
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    Help! TRUE 120 with Asus P6T

    I just installed a Thermalright Ultra eXtreme on my Asus P6T. The problem I'm having is that the motherboard's cpu fan power connector is a 4 pin, while the TRUE is 3 pin. So what I did was connect the TRUE to one of the chasis fan connectors, and the system tells me there is a CPU Fan Error...
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    Tri-Fire PSU?

    Hello,50 I was wondering if my PSU could handle an added 4870x2. Here's what I have so far: 650W Enermax HD4870 1G i7 920 DVD burner Asus P6T 6GB Patriot RAM I was wanting to either add a 4870X2 to the existing single GPU to make a tri-fire system. Would I need to updraged the PSU?
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    Please help with system build

    Hi Everyone, This is my first post on this forum, but I've been following this site on and off for a while now. I am trying to pick parts for a new PC, however, I'm very out of date on this stuff and I'm hoping to get some of your input. 1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what...