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    Seamlessly move Programs/Files to different phyiscal D: drive (HDD)?

    Hey guys, on my Windows 8.1 desktop, for storage I'm currently running two internal drives: a 256GB SSD as the C: drive (where Windows and most of my programs are located), and a 1TB HDD as the D drive (where some games are installed, in addition to the default pictures, videos, and music...
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    Intermittent PC lockups and strange behavior: PSU or MB failing?

    Hey guys, I built my first PC a little over 3 years ago, and am finally running into my first troubles with it. First, here's what's in it now: MB: DFI LanParty LT P35 CPU: Q6600 @ 3.6 ghz RAM: 2x2 GB G.SKill DDR2 Video: XFX Radeon 5850 1GB PSU: Seasonic S12 650W Sound: HT Omega...
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    Seasonic S12 650W enough for 4870x2?

    My current rig consists of: Q6600 @ 3.6 Ghz (1.41v vcore) DFI LT P35 Motherboard 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 @ 1000Mhz 8800GT 3 SATA 7200rpm HDD's IDE DVDRW Drive All powered by a Seasonic S12 650w PSU. I'm strongly considering upgrading to a 4870x2, would my 1.5 yr old S12 be able to handle it...
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    PCI-Express 2.0: Will GT200/R770 need the bandwidth?

    I'm deciding between purchasing a P35 motherboard (the DFI LT P35 T2R) or buying a similarly-priced used X38 board on ebay (probably either a Gigabyte X38 DQ6, the DFI LT X38, or the Asus Maximus Formula). I'm fully versed in the differences between the two chipsets and have no plans to run a...
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    First a bunch of BSOD's, now no POST

    1) Cliff's Notes: - First had some BSOD's (didn't see what registered as the problem) - Computer screen went blank, now won't POST at all - GPU works in a different PC, different RAM doesn't POST either - Motherboard isn't beeping at all under any circumstance, GPU fan spins @ 100%...
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    EIST and Intel Speedstep

    If you've seen my other thread, you'll know that I'm running a Bad Axe 2 (BIOS 2692) with a week 44G E6600 that's a poor overclocker. I have it stable at 1.55v @ 3.2Ghz (356 FSB). As a precaution, I'd like to be able to enable EIST and let the CPU throttle down to 356x6 (2.13 Ghz) when idle...
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    World's most pathetic E6600?

    I'm running a week 44G E6600 (I've heard some awful results with 44G, but also some promising ones) on a Bad Axe 2. Went ahead and disabled all the features that inhibit OC'ing (such as VT, C1, watchdog, etc etc) and gave it a go. I'm topping out right now when using 1.55V at around...
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    Stable 775 mobo that can reliably hit 400 FSB in OC?

    My last rig was an E6400 with a DS3 mobo -- got it to 430 Mhz FSB stable. Unfortunately, the Gigabyte mainboard gave out on me within months. A friend of mine did his built likewise and his DS3 never posted (he traded it in for the Asus 965 series deluxe mobo). I'm no longer interested in...
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    Overclocking with 4 sticks of RAM

    I'm upgrading to some Super Talent 2.2V 4-4-3-8 DDR2-800 RAM to go with my E6300 + DS3 build. I have 32-bit Windows Vista, and know that on my computer it can max out at 3.25GB addressable, so I'm planning on upgrading to 3GB of RAM. Is it a problem to throw 2x1 GB in one set of slots and...
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    Vista x86 and 3gig max readable RAM...

    I have 2x1 GB of RAM installed in my Vista machine and was thinking about upgrading to 3 or 4 GB now while I can still get the exact same RAM that I already have overclocked in my system (Patriot DDR667 Cas4 1.8V). I don't plan on switching to x64 Vista anytime on this current rig (I'll build...
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    Best OCing Motherboard for Allendale C2D's

    I'm building a rig for my brother with an Allendale E6400, Geil DDR2-1000 RAM, and a Tuniq Tower 120 heatsink. I want to overclock it as much as possible while maintaining stability. I've previously had good results with a DS3, E6400, and Zalman 9500 (3.4 Ghz Orthos stable), but I've also...
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    New C2D Rig keeps burning inside...

    I previously posted this on the General forum in err...it's far more appropriate here. I built my first rig back in August with an E6400 and 965p-DS3 mobo -- everything worked perfectly and I got a fully stable overclock to 3.4 Ghz. I decided to build a near identical system for my...
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    New Core2Duo build keeps burning...

    Long story short... I built my first rig back in August with an E6400 and 965p-DS3 mobo -- everything worked perfectly and I got a fully stable overclock to 3.4 Ghz. I decided to build a near identical system for my brother, using the following hardware: CPU: C2D E6400 Heatsink: Tuniq...
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    Did I apply too much thermal paste?!?

    I am running an E6400 on the Gigabyte DS3 mobo with a Zalman 9500CNPS HS. I upped the vCORE voltage to 1.400 V I use ITAT to monitor core temps and Orthos CPU stress test for the load temps and am getting the following: @ 2.13 Ghz (stock speed): Idle: 40 degrees C Load: 48-50 degrees C...
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    Recovering data from dynamic hard drive

    I backed up a large amount of data to my secondary HDD (a 320gb Seagate) before I encountered a crash of my primary HDD (which had WinXP installed). I decided to use the opportunity to upgrade to Vista, so I just installed Vista on my new primary HDD and reconnected the secondary HDD with...
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    Another dead power supply...

    I started with an Enhance 500W PSU...bearing in the fan went bad and it sounds like a freight train now. Being impatient and not wanting to be without use of my computer for a week or more, I bought a new power supply to replace it before RMAing it (I'll sell the one I get back or something)...
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    Buy eVGA 7950 GT KO now for G80 step-up?

    For my new build I'm debating between a 1900XT or XTX, or an eVGA 7950GT. For most games of course, the OCed 1900's should beat out the 7950 for roughly the same price, but I'm considering the 7950GT because of its power efficiency and most importantly, the change to use the step-up program to...
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    PSU making weird LOUD sounds...

    My new Core 2 Duo build is just over a month old. I've been absolutely thrilled with its performance up to this point. Last night I heard a loud rattling sound constantly coming from the PC. I opened it up and listened carefully and it sounds like it's coming from the PSU...more specifically...
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    Overclocking the X1900 XT

    I'm having trouble with overclocking my Radeon X1900 XT. My goal is to see if it is stable at XTX speeds and, if so, leave the speeds there. What's the most reliable program to do this and how does it work? I was using ATI Tools earlier and let it do the auto-overclock and the program crashed...
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    Any difference between ATI vendors?

    I'm planning on buying an X1900 XT now that prices have fallen, and the two lowest priced ones (after $100 mail in rebate) are models from MSI and Connect3d. Is there any difference in quality/customer service that should sway my decision in which of these to buy?
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    Wait for newer Conroe mobos or build now?

    I'm getting ready to build an Allendale (E6300 or E6400...not sure which yet) rig, but I'm debating over whether I should wait and see what the nForce and other mobos bring to the table. I've already decided on an ATI Radeon X1900 XT and have no plans of doing Crossfire or SLI in the future...
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    How much wattage do I need in a PSU for my system?

    I'm looking for a budget/semi-budget PSU for my new build, which will include an E6400 OC'd perhaps up to 3.2 Ghz (looking into using a Scythe Ninja on the CPU & maybe a different NB heatsink on my Gigabyte P965-DS3). I'll be running one optical drive and one SATA HDD (but may add another of...
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    Need Case/Cooling Solution for new Allendale Build

    I'm starting my first custom build within the next 2 weeks and I've selected most of my components. I'm looking to pair an E6400 with a Gigabyte P965-DS3 mobo and overclock it a bit (somewhere in the 2.6-3Ghz range, depending on what will be stable). I'm also going to be running an ATI X1900...
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    New custom build, need some suggestions

    I've never built a PC before, but have always wanted to do so and I'm sure I'd enjoy the building/overclocking experience. I'm planning on selling my Xbox 360 and building a mainstream gaming PC. I already have a 20.1" Viewsonic 2025 (1680x1050) and a great keyboard and mouse, so I just need...