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    Best options for upgrading (intel i7 + asus P6T Deluxe V2)

    Currently have 3 (6gb total) of these installed. (Corsair TR3X6G1600C8D Dominator 6 GB 3 x 2 GB PC3-12800 1600MHz 240-Pin DDR3) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o05_s00_i06 Should I buy 3 more? or go for a completely different memory selection with my motherboard?
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    Can I do a 2nd monitor w/ TV only with my setup?

    I have two 24" monitor (Came apon the other one from a friend). Both of them side by side look horrible because my primary one is IPS. I was going to mount the other 24" monitor on the wall near my desk. My dream setup would be to be able to game on the IPS monitor and use windows media center...
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    Can I do a 2nd monitor w/ TV only with my setup?

    I have two 24" monitor (Came apon the other one from a friend). Both of them side by side look horrible because my primary one is IPS. I was going to mount the other 24" monitor on the wall near my desk. My dream setup would be to be able to game on the IPS monitor and use windows media center...
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    Intel SSD (Recognized in BIOS, but not Booting)

    gave me some issue about "power supplied to the drives" when I tried my windows 7 boot disk
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    Intel SSD (Recognized in BIOS, but not Booting)

    Long story short, my Coolermaster HSF V8 died, replaced it with a Silver Arrow Cooler HSF last night. I had to remove my entire motherboard and all connections to install this massive cooler. (thing lasted about 2 years and pc setup has as well). When doing the install I also removed the...
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    Randomly Reboots (in windows or on boot)

    Do you know of anything I can run to monitor heat temps of the CPU to a file? Everytime I have it running and it reboots I don't get a chance to check it out.
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    Randomly Reboots (in windows or on boot)

    Overview of the problem -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Moved computer location. Now the computer randomly reboots (either in windows or when booting). Can happen 3 seconds into boot, or 15-20 mins into running in Windows 7. Sometimes it will...
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    Recommend me a PSU (Specs listed)

    Ha, yes it was def more than $150, but I've read alot of quality reviews on the PSU and company.
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    Recommend me a PSU (Specs listed)

    Very true. I'll take your corsair advice in consideration on my next build. But, I just ordered a Silverstone D1000 (Modular + 1000W).
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    Recommend me a PSU (Specs listed)

    RMA'n a bad Corsair 750W I got on amazon. Won't boot the mobo, tried the paper-clip trick and fans spin for a second, then boom off. - Not Corsair - Must be on amazon - Must be at least 750W - Handles i7 processor - Handles Cross-fire - Must be Modular - $ < 150
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    Can't turn on PC!!

    Tried the paper clip trick w/ the PSU outside the case. Fan on the PSU started to spin for a 1/2 sec then it shut off w/ an odd sound. I'm going to try the fans plugged in to the PSU w/ the paper clip trick when I get home, but I'm rather sure this is the PSU. I'm going back to Antec PSUs. My...
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    Can't turn on PC!!

    Yes. to all the above. I'm going to try to hook the PSU up to 2 fans, then do the paper clip trick. If that fails then I'm sure it's the PSU. This is the first time buying a Corsair PSU and i'm going back to my Antec ones.....My old box has been running strong 10 years same PSU from day one...go...
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    Can't turn on PC!!

    Yes. I've disconnected and reconnected the 24-pin a couple times. The paper clip trick I did with the PSU completely out of the case.
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    Can't turn on PC!!

    Yes, I can see the power/reset buttons on the asus board. I've been using them to power off/reset for testing. I just tried a tip someone suggested online to test the PSU. I got a paper clip and connected it to the green + black wires and turn it on. The PSU fan spun for a second, then turned...
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    Can't turn on PC!!

    specs: i7 920 w/ V8 cooler, asus P6T Deluxe, Corsair 750W The new build has been running strong for a month now. Then today, I Press the power button, fans start to spin for a 1/2 second, then off everything turned off. I'm thinking it's either mobo/psu/cpu. Here is what I've tried. -...
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    Can't turn on PC!!

    specs: i7 920 w/ V8 cooler, asus P6T Deluxe, Corsair 750W The new build has been running strong for a month now. Then today, I Press the power button, fans start to spin for a 1/2 second, then off everything turned off. I'm thinking it's either mobo/psu/cpu. Here is what I've tried. -...
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    P6T Deluxe V2 + i7 920 = Failed Overclocking

    I tried this and it's working at ~3.0ghz, but it won't go above 150 BCLK without failing. I'll try lowing the PLL TURBO = OFF BCLK = 145 CPU VOLT = 1.35 CPU PLL Voltage = 1.96V QPI/DRAM VOLT = 1.35 DRAM VOLT = 1.66V
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    P6T Deluxe V2 + i7 920 = Failed Overclocking

    New to overclocking and was trying to boost the i7 920 from 2.66 to 3.6 (w/ coolermaster V8). I've tried the settings below using AI Tweak through BIOS and the system does not boot. Then comes up with message saying load default BIOS config. TURBO = OFF BCLK = 200 mhz DRAM = 1600 CPU VOLT...
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    P6T Deluxe V2 (NO BOOT)

    - i7 2.66ghz (w/ coolermaster v8) - P6T Deluxe V2 - 6 gigs of Corsair RAM - Corsair 750W PSU The build went fine. My only issue was the tight clamp on the CPU, but it locked. Other than that no problems. Here is what I tried ----------------------- - unplugged all fans (except cpu)...
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    HAF 932 Water Cooling

    No specs and pics = BOO!
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    HAF 932 Water Cooling

    I guess in the under $400 range. I def know i'll be doing the CPU, but still uncertain about the video card and the chipset. work proxy is blocking your images. I'll have to wait till i'm home ;-(
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    HAF 932 Water Cooling

    This would be my first water cooling build. Would be cooling intel i7 ati 4870 x2 poss. chipset Any pics of HAF 932 water cooling or kits would be helpful
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    *PRESSING BUY* - Last minute check on my build

    I like the timings of the Corsair Dominator series and loved the ram on my last PC build. Also, from reading a bunch of i7 cooling reviews the V8 had solid performance numbers
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    *PRESSING BUY* - Last minute check on my build

    Just found it on their QVL list for the board on asus.com CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D(XMP)Ver2.1 DDR3 1600 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1601-8-8-8-24) 1.65
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    Antec Nine Hundred Two

    Ha, nevermind I'm getting the HAF 932
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    *PRESSING BUY* - Last minute check on my build

    I hope so. CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail Compatible w/ Intel Core i7 series CPU for X58 motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820145224
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    *PRESSING BUY* - Last minute check on my build

    Build Coolmaster HAF 932 i7 920 2.66ghz Asus P6T Deluxe V2 Sapphire 4870 X2 Corsair Dominator 6gb Intel X25-M 80gig Corsair 750W WD 1TB black series Samsung 22x dvd burner Extras Icy Dock Coolmaster V8 Vista Premium 64bit
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    Antec Nine Hundred Two

    Also will the 902 fit the intel i7 cooler "Cool Master V8". I've read some issues about space for cpu cooler
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    Antec Nine Hundred Two

    My last two systems used LIan-LI mid-towers. First off, I love Lian-li. They are solid designs. For this next system I wanted to try a different company. I have read a couple of really good reviews of the Antec Nine Hundred Two. I'm looking at purchasing this, but worried about space issues...
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    Corsair 550W (New System)

    - Intel i7 2.66ghz - Asus P6T-Deluxe V2 - 6 gb Corsair Dominator - ATI 4870 X2 - WD Black ED (1 terra) - Intel X-25-M 80gig - Lian-LI PC65PLUS (~5 case fans)
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    Gaming Build (i7, P6T v2, 12g ram, 4870x2)

    How about I go with the Dominator 6 gigs for $160?
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    Gaming Build (i7, P6T v2, 12g ram, 4870x2)

    12 gig of ram for ~$200 sounds like a good deal to me. I was kinda liking the SSD for reliablity and speed.
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    Gaming Build (i7, P6T v2, 12g ram, 4870x2)

    Build needs to be around ~$1700. Will be used for gaming / photoshop / .NET. Monitor - already have a 24' Mobo - Asus P6T Deluxe V2 ($289) CPU - i7 920 2.66ghz ($279) RAM - Corsair 12gb (6x2gig) DDR3 1600 ($239) Video - Sapphire Radeon HD 4870 x2 ($384) Main HD - OCZ Vertex SSD2 120gig...
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    Mom's New Computer (Christmas Present)

    I have reformated her old 600mhz / 256 RAM Gateway laptop one too many times. I've got all the family together to put up ~$500. She mainly uses it for school work / word procssing / powerpoint / web / some videos. What i'm thinking -------------------- - Name brand (Dell, HP, etc). I...
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    *New Build Help* (Build or buy Dell/HP?)

    How about with the intel quad core. I only have Win XP Pro Retail, would I need to get vista 64?
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    *New Build Help* (Build or buy Dell/HP?)

    - Already have a 24' Widescreen - Probably Quad-Core because of future proof and I'm starting to do more photo/video than gaming these days and don't need the extra gaming performance boost dual gives you
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    *New Build Help* (Build or buy Dell/HP?)

    I'd rather go the other direction and find the best I can build custom (which I used to doing) and then try to find the best I can find at dell to match.
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    *New Build Help* (Build or buy Dell/HP?)

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Video/Photo Editting, Gaming, Web 2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread $1200 - $1600 3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from...
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    All-in-One Printer (Photo)

    How about the MX700? It's going for $100 on newegg now
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    All-in-One Printer (Photo)

    Hmm. I was looking at the Cannon PIXMA MP470 is more in my price range. How is that for an all-in-one?