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    Did I install my heatsink/fan wrong?

    I have a Silverstone NT06 on a -stock- E6600. My Idle temps are 49C, and it gets up to near 60C. Seems ok, the only thing is the air is blowing out and not pushing down...is that the problem? http://www.newegg.com/Product/CustratingReview.asp?Item=N82E16835220012 For example, some...
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    7950 GX2 and 965 Chipset Crashing

    I've tried my XFX 7950 GX2 in both the Asus P5B-VM (0307 BIOS) and the Abit AB9 Pro (13 and 14 BIOS). However, if I have multi GPU enabled, any 3D program (3dmark06, HL2, COD2, One Ring Screen Saver, etc) will crash the PC either as soon as it does full screen, or not long after. However if...
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    Got an Asus P5B-VM

    Well, I got the board last night, but it seems rather finicky. To start, the only memory I had laying around was 2x1GB Patriot CAS4 PC2-6400 rated at like 2.1-2.2v. So, it won't even turn on with more than one in, although that one stick does run at CAS5 and PC2-6400 speeds. Anyone have a...
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    Should I buy a sound card?

    I used to have an nf2 board and it worked pretty well. Now my 945g system has onboard as well, and can sent a DTS stream to the receiver apparently (never seems to work, though). I have a Z680 speaker set, and play a few games in addition to listening to music. Right now I just play a...
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    Best Pentium-D motherboard?

    Don't ask why I have the Neo-F. :P (or the Intel. hehe). Anyway, any suggestions for something good to replace it with? I can't even increase memory frequency this board, so PC2-6400 is running at stock 533mhz speeds on it, etc. I was looking at one of the NF4 boards that have the SB...
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    Best card to tie me over until next gen?

    I gave my fiance the computer with my unlocked gf6800. So, I'm currently using onboard Intel GMA950 graphics on my computer. At least Morrowind seems to run. What would be the best pci-e card to buy for short term? I'm mostly waiting for NWN2 and Oblivion to come out, which is sometime next...
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    Best Low profile AGP card?

    Doesn't seem to be many options in this case, unfortunately. It looks like it is either Radeon 9600SE or Geforce FX5700LE as the best performing options? http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-140-054&depa=0...
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    a7n8x deluxe 1.04 + Mobile Barton 2500+ Problem

    I've done a wire mod on my A7N8X Deluke 1.04 with the 1009 BIOS. It is the mod where you use a bit of speaker wire to connect 2 pins so that multipliers over 12.5 are enabled... Anyway, I seem to be stuck at 133x14 now in bios? Pretty much anything else I try m akes it so I have to reset...
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    EQ2 on a Laptop?

    Hey, all. Is anyone here running EQ2 on a laptop? I realize I'm at the low end of the supported spectrum, anyway. Pentium-M 1.6ghz 1GB of RAM Radeon Mobility 9600 64MB Is it worth even trying on this? Or will it be tolerable and not look like utter rubbish?
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    How well will my laptop run WoW?

    Is anyone playing WoW on a laptop like mine? I'm just curious how it will run if I buy it... It is a HP NC6000. It has 1GB of ram, a Radeon Mobility 9600 64MB, and a Pentium-M 1.6. The native res on the display is 1400x1040, but 1024x768 looks fine in games like Morrowind. I also have a Dell...
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    Is this upgrade worth it, in your opinion?

    Hey all. Basically, my old Asus board can't do 200mhz. :( It has issues at anything over 175...and I have some good PC3200 memory (some low latency kit I got a year ago that is 512x2), too. Right now I have a Athlon XP Mobile 2500+ running at 2.3ghz in the A7N8X, so I'm not sure if...
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    Anyone have a 2005fpw on a Radeon Mobility 9600?

    I usually have my monitor plugged into my desktop, but I have used my laptop with it a few times. It is a Compaq NC6000 with a 64MB Radeon Mobility 9600, and I'm using Catalyst 4.12 (via mobility modder). However, even with the dell inf (ie, it says Dell 2005fpw), I can only run the card at...
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    I can't do 32 bit color in 1680x1050, but can in 1600x1200

    Anyone have an idea why? I have a Dell 2005fpw hooked up to my laptop, which is a Compaq HP NC6000. The onboard video is a Radeon Mobility 9600 64MB. However, it will only let me run 1680x1050 in 16 bit color. This is with Catalyst 4.12 (used mobility modder). Sort of odd that it'll run...
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    Anyone have the PCMCIA Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS yet?

    Just wondering if anyone had this yet. It is apparently for sale and in stock at a few places, although Newegg is about the most expensive place selling it currently. (EDIT: Not sure if this is the right category...it is a PCMCIA card anyway)
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    Is $185(shipped) for a new 9800 Pro 128(256bit) good?

    Hey, guys. I was deciding between a 6600GT AGP and a 9800 Pro AGP. The cheapest I've seen a 6600GT AGP is for about $240, but I have a deal where I can get a new 9800 PRO 128MB (256bit) for $175 shipped and no tax. The 6600 is faster, but is it worth it if I can get the 9800 for such a...
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    Need good replacement for GF4-Ti4600 (Chaintech GT-60)

    Hey, all. :) I recently bought a Dell 2005FPw monitor. However, the DVI-I output on my Ti4600 has a few issues tying to drive this monitor (DVI-D, and the res is 1680x1050 as well). Can anyone recommend me a good card that shouldn't have any problems w/this monitor and is as fast or faster...
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    400FSB Bartons on 195ddr bus?

    Hey all! I have the A7N8X Deluxe 1.04 w/the latest BIOS, but it's really flakey at 200ddr, so I'm stuck at 195 unfortunately. Anyone know if the newer 400 Bartons can run at a lower speed? I know there may be a multiplier problem, but I wasn't sure if just a 5mhz drop would cause a problem in...
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    Good mid-tower that hides cd-roms (and no window)?

    Hey, all. Does anyone know a nice mid-tower that has some way to hide cd-roms and the such? That way I don't need to see them unless I have to. Also, I'm not a fan of case windows, sorry. ;) The AMS gmono looks nice to me, but it has that window kit and I don't think it hides the cd-roms...