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    580 GTX - lowering temps

    My card runs at about 40-42c idle and 84c load with fan on auto. This is with a small overclock of 850/1700/2025. I bumped it up to 900/1800/2050 on 1.1v, the temps go up to 90c load if I leave the fan on auto. Afterburner sets the fan at 75% on auto, if I manually crank it up to 85% the...
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    SATA card doesn't seem to work

    My PSU is an 800w.
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    SATA card doesn't seem to work

    I bought a pci SATA card, this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PX9BX2 I can't seem to get it to work correctly. I needed a couple of extra SATA slots, I already have all 6 used on my motherboard, so I figured I would get a cheap one and put my dvd drive on it. The card is able...
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    New build won't start up

    Ahh, lol. Well you got me. I checked to see if all the MB stand-offs lined up with the case holes, didn't think the IO Plate could cause a short. Lesson learned, all my future builds will be tested without a case pre-install to make sure every piece of hardware works.
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    New build won't start up

    Also I'm using a CM 932 HAF if anyone else has the same issue.
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    New build won't start up

    Well, I fixed it, thanks for all the feedback guys. I found the problem on google, turns out some other people had the same problem. And someone had a short happen due to the IO plate. I took mine out and the system powered up. So I just used black tape on the inside of the IO plate and cut...
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    New build won't start up

    Yea, I've tried each stick individually and did check the case connectors multiple times. both cpu\mb cables are connected to the MB.
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    New build won't start up

    Just tried that, still the same results :\
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    New build won't start up

    I just finished a new PC build, but it won't start up. The Phase led lights and the fans light up and spin for a split sec, then the system powers off. MB: Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3 CPU: i5-760 PSU: Antec 1000w Memory: G.Skill ripjaw 8GB ddr3 Only the PSU is old from my old PC, everything...
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    Mounting fan on heatsink

    I ripped one of the rubber mounts for the heatsink. What's a good method to mount the fan without the rubber mounts? I did a google search, but online stores only seem to sell rubber screws. I can't seem to find any replacements for the rubbers mounts included with the Xigmatek S1283.
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    4870 Crossfire getting BSOD on Windows 7 64bit 7100 8GB ram

    Hi, I'm running 2 4870 1gb in crossfire with Catalyst 9.4, and I'm getting BSOD on Call of Duty World At War when I have crossfire enabled. The cards do not appear to be overheating. Problem is gone when I disable crossfire. I'm trying to figure out if the second card is having issues...
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    No Signal on monitor

    I was thinking that, but when I go into the PC... I can set the resolution and every nvidia configuration like normal as if the video card works. I even ran WoW through it lol. Is it possible for the vga and dvi ports on the video card to just die at the same time?
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    No Signal on monitor

    Okay, I can't figure out what is wrong here. My PC is displaying no signal on the monitor, everything appears to start up correctly. I can even vpn and remote access into the pc and it works perfect. I don't think its the monitor, tried it on another pc. Also tried switching between dvi and...
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    Heat problems with Q9450 and Xigmatek S1283

    My Q9450 has some weird temp readings. Readings are as follows Core 0: 50c Core 1: 40c Core 2: 50c Core 3: 40c So... Core 0 and 2 seem to have similar temps while 1 and 3 have similar temps. Did I apply the thermal paste wrong? I used the 2 line method like on benchmarkreviews.com. I...
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    Heat problems with Q9450 and Xigmatek S1283

    Wasn't exactly sure where to put this, but since a heat issue I figured here would be best. My Q9450 has some weird temp readings. Readings are as follows Core 0: 50c Core 1: 40c Core 2: 50c Core 3: 40c So... Core 0 and 2 seem to have similar temps while 1 and 3 have similar temps...
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    4870 crossfire now.. or wait for x2?

    Oh wow, can it really work like that? lol crazy... that's tempting.
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    4870 crossfire now.. or wait for x2?

    I have a p182 case too, so I guess that'll determine which card I get.
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    4870 crossfire now.. or wait for x2?

    for the 4870x2.. both gpu still have separate framebuffers right? meaning the 2gb version is really 1gb? Unless the 4870x2 version actually shares the same framebuffer... if so I'll wait for 4870x2.
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    4870 crossfire now.. or wait for x2?

    I'm really tempted to get the 4850 crossfire due to the pricing. but kinda on the fence due to the 4870 having ddr5.
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    4870 crossfire now.. or wait for x2?

    does the ddr5 on the 4870 make that much of a difference?
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    4870 crossfire now.. or wait for x2?

    I'm just afraid of getting the 4850 crossfire and having the memory be inadequate in a few months.
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    4870 crossfire now.. or wait for x2?

    Okay, I'm stuck.. my new PC is finished except for the video card. Should i get crossfire now? Or wait for x2? I don't know exactly how the x2 cards work, is there any reason why people are expecting any sort performance gain? Isn't it just a crossfire setting.. but on a single card slot...
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    Need a new video card, new build

    Just built my new PC... only missing the video cards now. I'm using an x38 motherboard, and will probably go crossfire. Whats the best card(s) for 1920x1200 resolution? Is the 4870 that much faster than the 4850 at that resolution? Also will the x2 cards coming out be faster than 2cards...
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    Modifying build... due to new ATI cards

    Are the open box items reliable at newegg? Also, how do the intel branded boards differ from gigabyte and such? Less features?
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    Modifying build... due to new ATI cards

    Well, I finally had a new gaming build set... and was about to order, then saw the benchmarks of the new ATI cards.. Old build 1: Antec 900 Case 2: Intel Q6600 CPU (planning to OC) 3: EVGA 9800 GTX (currently already have this from May, planning to step up when the new cards are out for...
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    Questions about partitions

    Just got the a 750g drive for my new build (samsung spinpoint f1 750g). I was wondering how I should set up the partitions to get the best performance. I've read up, and it seems setting up a few partitions, one for the OS and a few necessary programs, one for games, and one for other data...
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    New Gaming build, need help\suggestions

    What power supply would you suggest then?
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    New Gaming build, need help\suggestions

    Anyone know if the Corsair 750w is a good PSU? I see it at zipzoomfly at a good price. http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...7112&prodlist=celebros ecs.aspx?IMODULE=BL2KIT25664AR804[/L]
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    New Gaming build, need help\suggestions

    Thanks for the info guys. Yep I do plan on overclocking the Q6600, maybe up to 3.2 or 3.6ghz. I'll get the 2x2gb kits like you said chinaman1472, if I need more I can pick it up later :P As for hard drives I'm still stuck. Should I just toss out my 74gig raptor, and get a 150gig raptor...
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    New Gaming build, need help\suggestions

    No set budge, but trying to get the best bang for the buck :P So far I'm thinking of getting (though nothing is set, if any of these choices suck let me know): 1: Antec 900 Case 2: Intel Q6600 CPU (planning to OC) 3: EVGA 9800 GTX (currently already have this from May, planning to step...