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    Mobo is downclocking DDR 400 Mhz memory to 333 Mhz

    Hello guys. I've been running my computer with 512 MB of Corsair Value Select DDR 400 Mhz RAM since I built it. At boot time the Mobo reports that the memory it's indeed clocked at 400 Mhz. Last week I bought another 512 MB memory module from a friend who is upgrading his computer, it's...
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    WI-FI network adapter not reaching "g" speed. Plz help.

    Hello Guys, I have a wg511T Netgear PC Card adapter on my laptop and a Linksys Wrt54g router. The wg511T adapter it's supposed to be "g" compatible, but no matter what I do the adapter will only reach a max of 11 Mbps speed (802.11 "b" speed). Even if you're sitted in front of the linksys...
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    It's my Vid Card fried or it's my monitor dying ? Plz help

    Hey Guys, A couple of days ago my weird artifacts started appearing on my screen. They are present even when not using 3D apps, in fact the artifacts are appearing even on the BIOS boot screen. I'm using an ATI 9800 PRO (AGP) and a Samsung Syncmaster 900P CRT. I thought it could be some...
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    Uninstalling an A64 heatsink and fan

    Hi Guys! A couple of months ago I bought a tube of Arctic Silver 5 mainly to have it applied to my Video Card (installed a VGA Silencer). Now I want to apply AS5 to my CPU (An A64 2800+). It has the stock HSF that comes in the retail package. This has been my first AMD build, and I must...
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    Problem with persistent java.exe process on WinXP (Solved)

    Hello Guys, Yesterday I noticed something that brought my attention. While checking the task manager on WinXP (SP2) I noticed a java.exe process, I thought it could be from some applet that I had navigated, but since I had the browser closed I just killed the process. To my surprise after 4...
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    Nightmare installing new BFG 6800 GT OC

    Hello Guys, My cousin just got a new BFG 6800 GT OC AGP, he bought it last week on a trip to Miami at a Bestbuy store, he came back to Venezuela last sunday and he's been trying since then to get the thing to work but no luck. My cousin's rig: Mobo MSI KT6 DELTA SERIES (MS6590), VIA...
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    System clock/time failing.

    Hello Guys, Last night I was working on the computer and noticed that my system clock was behind the actual time by around 30 minutes. I adjusted (via Date/time properties) and leaved the computer on through the night. Today when I woke up I checked and the clock was behind real time by more...
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    ATI Cancels ?Built by ATI? RADEON X850 Orders in Favour of Partners.

    Linky Not that I would be ordering one anytime soon......but it must be a low blow for ppl who order it. Is ATI getting out of the card manufacturing business ??, that would freak out most ppl here in my country, 'cause they have some sort of "I-only-by-built-by-ATI" disease. :laugh:
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    Need help comparing a 9600 PRO to a FX 5500

    Hello guys, I'm selling my 9600 PRO(GeCube 9600 PRO 128 Mb) 'cause I got a 9800 PRO, a potential buyer is asking me how this card compares with his current Geforce FX 5500 256 Mb. He owns an Athlon XP 2200+ with 512 Mb ram and he wants to know if upgrading to a 9600 PRO will be worth it...
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    Advice and opinions about my new video card

    Hello guys! I just got an ATI built 9800 PRO on eBay, it's in "almost new" condition and it cost me $165. I've installed the card and it works great, ran Halflife 2 and Need for Speed Und 2 very well, and got 5900 points in 3DMark03 and 2300 in 3DMark05. I didn't noticed artifacts in any of...
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    Problems with ATI tool

    Hello guys, I'm having problems with ATI Tool under windows XP SP2. If I run the program and change any setting (like memory or core clock speed) and then quit the program, Windows reports an error "ATITOOL.exe has detected a problem an needs to be closed", and after that a similar error...
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    So is this the end for the AGP bus ?

    Today I was doing a price check at Newegg for AGP ATI-based video cards since the video card I got with my new system three weeks ago plains sucks (came with 400 Mhz memory, I have another thread related to that problem). Browsing the current ATI based offerings I noticed that in just a few...
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    Well... Newegg lied, misleading memory speed info with my vid card

    Hello Guys, Man this is frustrating. I got an Info-Tek/Gecube Radeon 9600 PRO along with the rest of the parts for my new system. Newegg advertised it as a 400 Mhz Core / 600 Mhz (300x2) Memory 128Mb 9600 PRO (The specs of a true 9600pro). Yesterday after finishing the re-installing apps...
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    Topic revisited: Chaintech VNF3-250 cpu temps and bios update

    Hello guys, This past weekend I finished building my new VNF3-250 based system (stock bios). Everything is running pretty stable but digidoc (and the bios) are reporting a high temperature for the CPU (56° idle, 64° browsing and 70° running prime95 torture test). I've searched and read all...
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    Problems with Catalyst 4.11 Control Center

    Hello, Last nite I finally set up my new system (A64 2800+Chaintech VNF3-250+Info-tek 9600 pro), I downloaded and installed the 4.11 Catalyst from ATI website and I picked the 29mb package that includes Catalyst Control Center. After rebooting windows reports error with "cli.exe", it says...
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    Need new PSU for new mobo, info about that new 12V connector?

    Hello, I just got a Chaintech VNF3-250 mobo and today I need to buy a new case+psu to built the system. By reading the manual I found out about the 12V power connector that's separated from the normal ATX power connector. Do I need to buy a PSU that has that 12V 4-pin connector ???, or that...
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    Installing a Chaintech VNF3-250, need help and advice

    Hello Guys! Finally the parts for my new computer has arrived, thus I need help building it, here's the situation: I ordered the following parts from newegg: Chaintech VNF3-250, A64 2800+ Retail HSF, Corsair 512 Value Select PC3200 memory 2.5cas, Info-tek Radeon 9600 PRO (didn't have...
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    Any other shop that accepts Paypal apart from Newegg ??

    Hello, I'm looking for a good computer shop that accepts Paypal. I've had everything ready to order from Newegg but I've tried 5 times to complete the order paying with paypal, and I get a stupid error regarding the confirmed address, although my sister (who's ordering for me with her paypal...
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    Sapphire Radeon 9600Pro 128Mb $100 at Newegg ? Opinions

    Hey guys... just spotted this at Newegg (I'm on the market for a budget card). Sapphire Radeon 9600 PRO 128Mb - $100 By looking at the picture of the board it looks exactly the same as that bogus Sapphire Radeon 9600 PRO Advantage that was mentioned in other posts (an overclocked 9600)...
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    Advice... getting a new socket 754 mobo: MSI, Asus, Chaintech or Epox ??

    I'm on the market for a new A64 Socket 754 mobo. My budget is limited so I'm considering this not-so-pricy models: MSI K8N NEO-FSR - $92 at Zipzoomfly Chaintech VNF3-250 - $72.75 at Newegg Epox EP-8KDA3J - $73 at Newegg ASUS K8N - $89 at Newegg What would be your advice on this...
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    Advice... need a new Vid Card but my budget is limited

    Hello Guys, I'm looking for a new Video Card for the box I'm building but my budget is limited. At first I was thinking on a $100 limit, but checking the current options I've noticed that I might have to raise the limit a little bit, maybe in the $150 league (max). It's been a while since...
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    nForce 3 Mobos and ASIO support

    Hello Guys, I wanna get a new mobo and processor, by following the Anand's guides I've pointed my choice to a nForce3 754 based mobo with an Athlon 64 processor. I think I'm gonna get the Chaintech VNF3-250. Now then.... I'm an electronic music enthusiast and I create music with programs...