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    CPUZ screenshot. help?

    I've read about 1,000 posts thats that say the E2160 can hit 3.0ghz on stock voltage - But yes I did up the voltage from 1.32 to 1.35. And it doesn't not boot and reboot itself without me asking. It simply shuts that damn FSB control enable option off every time... The ram's at stock...
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    CPUZ screenshot. help?

    Ok I got you. I went into bios and disabled all of those options, but I still have the same problem. I noticed that when I "Enable" cpu host frequency control (fsb) and set it to 333 9x mult it says in the bios I should be getting 3ghz, but when I run cpuz I'm only getting 1.8. When I go back...
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    CPUZ screenshot. help?

    I looked through those links, but they seem to be for laptops. I haven't seen any of those sleep states in bios OR power management options. I don't understand how to use any of that information for this problem. Here's her build: GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Intel...
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    CPUZ screenshot. help?

    Sorry about that. Here's a screenshot from CPU-Z 1.45 http://s32.photobucket.com/alb...view&current=cpu-1.jpg Also, when using this new version, if I sit there and watch the cpu speed, it flips between 1800mhz and 1200mhz every few seconds. Thanks
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    CPUZ screenshot. help?

    I succesfully oc/d my computer (e8400 to 3.8ghz), but I can't seem to oc my girlfriends new computer . Here's the screenshot http://i32.photobucket.com/alb...6/destroypower/cpu.jpg mobo is a gigabyte EP35-DS3L No matter what I change the FSB to it doesnt change the speed in cpuz. It...
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    Vista on HDD runs fine on one computer but not the one I want it to run on...

    Problem is sort of fixed! After popping the ram in question into my other computer and having it run just fine, I bought a new hard drive. I went to install Vista x86 (my disc works fine on 4gb systems btw), and I got the same message 'blah blah, error code: 6660666" I instantly got...
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    Vista on HDD runs fine on one computer but not the one I want it to run on...

    How do I run a memory test? I can't get into windows and I dont have a floppy drive
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    Vista on HDD runs fine on one computer but not the one I want it to run on...

    After solving a PSU issue, I'm having Vista issues. I tried installing Vista 32bit on a brand new computer I built for my girlfriend (intel dual-core, gigabyte mobo, n9600gt, 500gb samsung hd, 4gb ram) and I got this "Windows cannot copy files required for installation. The files may be...
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    No video on bootup with new computer...

    I'm using DVI to my lcd monitor. I have no idea what you're talking about here, and I don't have any other ram to try. I have the exact same ram in my computer (Asus P5K-E) and it runs great.
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    No video on bootup with new computer... mobo issue?

    GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard Intel Pentium E2160 Allendale 1.8GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1000 (PC2 8000) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory RAIDMAX Smilodon Extreme ATX-612WEBP Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower...
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    No video on bootup with new computer...

    GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard Intel Pentium E2160 Allendale 1.8GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1000 (PC2 8000) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory RAIDMAX Smilodon Extreme ATX-612WEBP Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower...
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    No video on bootup with new computer... mobo issue?

    This is a double post but its my only day off and if I don't figure this out today I wont get it done for weeks. I just built a new computer for my girlfriend, and I'm having a problem. Everything seems to be popping on just fine (mobo lights up, hd/dvdrom are running, cpu/case/gpu fans are...
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    No video on bootup with new computer...

    I just built a new computer for my girlfriend, and I'm having a problem. Everything seems to be popping on just fine (mobo lights up, hd/dvdrom are running, cpu/case/gpu fans are spinning around), but when I turn it on the monitor doesnt turn on. Usually it has an orange light that's on when...
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    Opinions/Suggestions on this system?

    My girlfriend is looking to build a computer that will run the game Age of Conan for as cheap as possible. She already has a monitor and mouse/keyboard. She wants to stay under $700 if possible. - ASUS P5K PRO LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $134.99 -...
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    What have you OC'd your 880GTS 512 to?

    actually i have another question is there a guide somewhere that explains these 3 things in depth so I know what to pump up and what to leave down a bit? Im not sure whats more important to up... core/shader/memory
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    What have you OC'd your 880GTS 512 to?

    sounds good. ill let you know the results. Thanks!
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    What have you OC'd your 880GTS 512 to?

    I have an EVGA 8800GTS and just downloaded EVGA's Precision tool. It allows you to up the core clock speed, shader clock speed, mem clock and fan speed. I'm definitely new to overclocking, but Id like to bust this bad boy up to whatever it can handle nicely. Any ideas on what I should pop...
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    My EVGA 8800GTS drivers wont install...help!

    I just upgraded my mobo/cpu/ram/video card. Everything seems to be booting up and running smoothly, except for the fact that after installing the video cards drivers and rebooting, its as if nothing was installed... I have no new options in my display settings, scrolling down on webpages is...
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    What should I expect from this system?

    OK so how about this... -ASUS P5K-E/WIFI-AP LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor -G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory (the mobo says 1066 is the standard)...
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    What should I expect from this system?

    I wouldn't say I do hardcore audio editing (I use cubase sx and a few vsti plugins, protools, and a couple other things), but I will probably get more into it in the near future. Hows this for an updated list: -ASUS P5K-E/WIFI-AP LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard -Intel Core 2...
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    What should I expect from this system?

    I'm using XP because I don't want to buy another OS.
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    Programs any pc health-conscious owner should have...?

    Is there a list out there somewhere of the best programs for keeping your pc in tip-top shape?
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    What should I expect from this system?

    - ASUS RAMPAGE FORMULA LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1000 (PC2 8000) Dual Channel - ASUS EN9600GT/HTDI/512M GeForce 9600GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16...
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    any idea why my media player looks like this?

    http://i32.photobucket.com/alb...26/destroypower/ss.jpg
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    My new wireless N router and adapter are slow...

    I just installed a new netgear rangemax router and a rangemax wireless adapter on my desktop (both are N). I have a 10mbps service, and it works fine on my laptop. I get the full 10mbps, but on my desktop im maxing out at about 3mbps according to speedtests. Also, the netgear program says im...
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    I simply want to change Vista Home Premium from English to Spanish

    I'm actually trying to do this for a friend who just bought the computer at Best Buy. I'm assuming they only gave him the recovery type disc. Would I be able to reinstall Vista from there and choose spanish? EDIT: I just checked my friends' discs and it seems the new computer came with no...
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    I simply want to change Vista Home Premium from English to Spanish

    Or do I have to purchase Ultimate?
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    Can't get any res higher than 1024x768 in vista

    Wow... I just solved my own problem... Delete this post please!
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    Can't get any res higher than 1024x768 in vista

    I just installed Vista last night and so far I'm lovin' it. But for some reason I can't up the resolution from the default 1024x768. I'm running a Radeon x1900 and installed the Catalysts for Vista, and frankly I'm stumped. I'm sure there's an easy explanation but I just haven't figured it...
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    Bad hard disk?

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    Bad hard disk?

    Ok, I loaded the recovery console and ran chkdsk. It concluded that I have one or more errors on the disk. What should I do now?
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    Bad hard disk?

    "Windows was unable to save all data for the file *****..." I got this popup last night and it froze my computer. Now when I restart it comes to a screen saying to try to repair the file by popping in the XP disc and hitting 'r'. I've been having trouble with my computer for about a month...
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    Computer only booting up to "Press del for setup" screen

    Well the asus screen looks just fine so I dont think im losing video. The vid card is plugged in properly. I have an antec 430w psu that some think isnt strong enough, but I dont get why it wouldnt work now after having this system up and running for about a month already. Im running no usb...
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    Computer only booting up to "Press del for setup" screen

    That didnt work at all.
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    Computer only booting up to "Press del for setup" screen

    I've been having problems with my computer for about a week now. I think I may need a better/more powerful PSU but even though that may be a problem I was still able to boot up just fine. Well I thought my ethernet port on my mobo went out so I went and got a new nic card. I turned off the...
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    After disabling/repairing my internet it only works for a few minutes

    yea im using onboard. i dont have a spare NIC but i guess i could pick one up. if it's not that i could just return it