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    No post, is it PSU or mobo?

    Hi everyone, last week I noticed my PC froze up on the monitor. Turned if off and when I turned it back on, my PC would not post anymore, nothing on the monitor. I was using a older video card so I thought it finally gave out. When my new one arrived my pc still wouldn't post. Well I didn't have...
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    Problems waking up from sleep, PSU issue?

    No recent changes that I'm aware of. I checked both settings of mouse and keyboard the option to wake is checked. What confuses me is even if they weren't checked, I should theoretically be able to wake up my computer from the power button. But that's not working either, only after I have to...
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    Problems waking up from sleep, PSU issue?

    Hi all, lately my computer hasn't been able to wake up from sleep mode. Before I would normally hit a key or move the mouse and it would wake up just fine, but now nothing happens when I do. The temporary solution I found is to flip the switch on my PSU, wait 5 sec or so, and the flip it back...
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    USB 3.0 adapter for PCI or PCI-E?

    Would this also work? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16815256004
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    USB 3.0 adapter for PCI or PCI-E?

    I have a asus m5a87. I tried to google it but I'm not really sure what it would be called. Thanks.
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    USB 3.0 adapter for PCI or PCI-E?

    I bought a fractal R4 case and it seems my motherboard doesn't have the right connector to plug in the front 2 USB 3.0 Parts. Is there any adapter that I can buy maybe for one of the PCI or PCI-E slot that will plug in the USB 3.0 cables? Thanks.
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    Is my GPU showing signs of failing?

    This doesn't happen all the time, but sometimes I get flickering horizontal or vertical lines on my monitors and my screens on my monitors get shifted. The only way to fix this is a restart, and it's all good for a few days then it might happen again. I attached 2 pictures to show you how it...
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    Powercolor 6870 1GBD5-2DH vs 1GBD5-M2DH

    Which one in your opinion is the skimped version? the 2DH or the M2DH? I just had a second RMA done on this card and I originally had the 2DH. This time they sent me the M2DH which besides the obvious fan/design difference, I don't know what the difference is. And I'll be pissed if they send my...
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    Powercolor 6870 1GBD5-2DH vs 1GBD5-M2DH

    Does anyone know the difference between the Powercolor 6870 1GBD5-2DH vs 1GBD5-M2DH models? The product details are listed on their website, but I can't seem to find a difference between them. URL is http://www.powercolor.com/us/products_layer_2.asp?SeriesID=70&Page=2 Thanks.
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    430 or 6570 for HTPC?

    What do you guys think about this GPU for a HTPC build from my local Microcenter? http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0371739#tabs It's a Zotac 430 for $26.99 after MIR (Newegg has it at $59.99 after MIR). A 6570 at Microcenter would run at least $59.99 after...
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    Please help! 6870 black screen!

    Actually it doesn't get as warm as my 4850 when I plug it in. I think the GPU is just dead. I think I'm going to just RMA it. Thanks for the help.
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    Please help! 6870 black screen!

    Please help all computer gurus, I don't know what happened to my graphics card! I was merely browsing the internet when all of a sudden all my monitors go black and my GPU fan went to 100% speed. I tried rebooting but I get no signal to my monitors even though I hear the Windows loading...
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    Should I get the Phenom II X6 1055T 2.8GHz?

    Can anyone tell me if this RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ct_id=0365861? will work on this motherboard http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0365861 The ram says its built for Intel, but its $13 cheaper than any other 8gb RAM on newegg. And looking at...
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    Should I get the Phenom II X6 1055T 2.8GHz?

    I already have a laptop, and a tablet lol. I love messing with computers or else I wouldn't be on these forums. I just made the purchase with instead a Asus M5A87 Socket AM3+ 870 ATX AMD Motherboard. I exchanged it for the MSI I purchased, so now I don't have to worry about my mobo catching on...
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    Should I get the Phenom II X6 1055T 2.8GHz?

    Thanks for the advice guys. I think I'm going to make the jump and purchase the combo. I just cant justify spending double on a sandy bridge for the workload I use. Plus I'm a poor grad student so this deal is too good to pass up. If I had the money for sure I'd get the i5 2500k, but I think I'm...
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    Upgrade path..

    If you live near a microcenter you can get a phenon II x6 1055t for $119, and they will throw in a free microatx motherboard. Or you can get a full atx board for $158 total for both cpu and mobo ($148 if you do the MIR). This is the route I'm taking and I'm upgrading from a e7200 dual core.
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    Should I get the Phenom II X6 1055T 2.8GHz?

    Cool thanks for the help. I'll try it first, worst comes to worst I can always go stock until I buy a better one.
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    Should I get the Phenom II X6 1055T 2.8GHz?

    Hrmmmm. I bought this one in 2008. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186134. Now the newegg page says "new rev.2" that supports AM3. When I bought it in 2008 it was already rev.2, so now I have no idea if it will support AM3 or not...great.
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    Should I get the Phenom II X6 1055T 2.8GHz?

    Ok I lied one more question too. Did I read this right and this phenom is 45nm? So if my e7200 is a 45nm also, I should in theory be able to use the same CPU cooler. I have a artic cooler CPU fan that has proven me well over the past years. Its more money to save!
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    Should I get the Phenom II X6 1055T 2.8GHz?

    Edit: Nvm I found the answer to my RAM question
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    Should I get the Phenom II X6 1055T 2.8GHz?

    There are but they are all mATX and I'm pretty sure my case is an ATX case (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=u195051t3680504f9fp0dd0c0s701&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16811156189). So this motherboard is my only...
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    Should I get the Phenom II X6 1055T 2.8GHz?

    Uh..not a lot lol. I'm no graphics artist, nor a computer programmer. I'm a grad student so I mostly use my computer for writing papers, browsing the internet (god I sound like a idiot), and on occasions some games. I guess I'm just looking for an excuse to spend money on a computer upgrade...
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    Should I get the Phenom II X6 1055T 2.8GHz?

    At B&M Microcenters, they are having a sale on Phenom II X6 1055T 2.8GHz + Motherboards. I can get this http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr.....] id=0358103 and this http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0358103 for a mere $158. I currently have a Intel e7200 2.53...
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    GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L wake on lan?

    Care to explain how you managed to get it to work?
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    GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L wake on lan?

    I searched and searched and cannot for the dear life of me find a straight answer. Does anyone know if a GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L suppory wake on lan? And if not, if i buy a NIC card and will I be able to use WoL even if my mobo doesnt support it but the NIC card does? Someone must know thr...