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    [Retired] The LCD Thread

    i'm looking at replacing my samsung 713n that just died on me.... was considering dell 2007wfp (s-ips, i think) or vx2025 (p-mva) but saw that both r delisted from here....now i'm in a dilema which to get. my usage is primary photo editing. cnet review that vx2025 is much better performer...
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    choosing between 2 monitors...viewsonic vx2025 or dell 2007ultrasharp

    need opinions on which is a better monitor... my samsung 713n just died on me at 1280x1024 resolution (strange that other resolution works)...and i'm considering buying either one of the above to replace. appreciate opinions or other recomendations.
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    LCD Monitor blank screen after restart - help

    amber, no i did not upgrade or update forceware drivers. someone mention it could be mobo leak...not sure what it meant.... i tried something else yesterday night. I did a restart and the screen went blank and i did a 2nd restart but at the POST, i go into safe mode manually and the screen is...
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    LCD Monitor blank screen after restart - help

    just came back from holiday. sorry for late follow-up. Yes i do see the POST screen most of the time during restart but not all the time. I'm not sure whether my vid card is dual head.
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    LCD Monitor blank screen after restart - help

    I notice that when once xp restart (after updating windows etc), my monitor screen goes blank. But when i power down and remove the plug from the power socket and boot up again, my monitor is ok. This can be repeated. XP restart will give blank screen while start-up from cold, everything is ok...
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    Backup advise

    Thanks! I'll just do that.
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    Backup advise

    thanks for yr advise. Did some readings on Raid. would need advise on which software that is reputable for incremental backup for home use? I've come across TaskZip, Eazy-Back-it-up and some others....
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    Backup advise

    good idea, thanks! one tech question. Mirroring is RAID 0, right? would i face prob when i change mobo later on? I'll be using the onboard NVRaid on the current mobo for the mirroring.
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    Backup advise

    what abt the extra datas that's currently in my external hdd? i can't transfer to the WD 120GB due to lack of space.....i guess i got to buy 2x 300GB SATA HDD to do mirroring and the externall hdd as offsite backup. now wat am i going to do with the 120GB sata hdd....
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    Backup advise

    Currently my WD data is manually backup to the external hdd. would it be good if i'll to get another WD 120GB SATA and mirror the 2 SATA disk and use the external HDD as an offsite backup?
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    Backup advise

    Hi! I'm in great need to find a better way to backup my data. Need all you expertise. I'm using a Athlon64 3000+ on a Asus A8N-SLI mobo. I've the following: 1. Western Digital 120GB HDD SATA in 2 partition. One for OS and program files and the other just data. 2. I've a Coolmaster external...
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    Memory timing...i'm confused...

    can i do that with single module or two modules?
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    Memory timing...i'm confused...

    I've a A8N-SLI (non-D) with Athlon64 3000+ using 4x512MB of Corsair VS DDR400 RAM. I'm using BIOS v1014.. In the BIOS, I've set to 266Mhz and Multiplier at 4X (this is not HTT since its found elsewhere). What does this means? When i set to higher or lower, system does not boot up... Also...
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    newbie question: how do i update chipset driver?

    Thanks guys. I got the zip file from Asus this time... I have a Asus A8N-SLI (non-Deluxe)....
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    newbie question: how do i update chipset driver?

    hi! I've went to Asus website and the latest BIOS is v1014 but i've to update chipset driver to v6.65. After i've download the file its a RAR file. I know how to update BIOS but how do i update chipset driver? another question, can i update BIOS to v1014 from v1008? or must i go from v1008 to...
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    i got 2 core speed reading from RivaTuner

    i've run the rthdribl.exe for an hour and no artifacts.... hopefully all's well..
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    i got 2 core speed reading from RivaTuner

    FOund the file at DeathFall.... going to run it later...
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    i got 2 core speed reading from RivaTuner

    thanks guys. already removed OC for 2D. I've dropped my 3D OC to 590Mhz and RAM to 1240Mhz. Played a few 3D first shooters game for a few hours, no artifacts. where can i get the rthdribl.exe ?
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    i got 2 core speed reading from RivaTuner

    ok. thanks. I've managed to overclock to 595Mhz for Performance 3D and 360Mhz for standard 2D. RAM pushed to 1250Mhz.... i thnk i'm satisfied, although the card can go further but i dun wanna risk burning it...
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    i got 2 core speed reading from RivaTuner

    Hi! When i run RivaTuner on my PX6600GT, it display 2 core speed... Standard 2D: 300Mhz Performance 3D : 500Mhz What's going on?
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    Video card setup for games

    oh ya, heard abt that before... quite a big following 2 years ago or so... but then my PC was a piece of junk 500Mhz and crap video card S3.... so did not play games then...
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    Video card setup for games

    U made a good choice man! What is RTCW? i'm a complete noob! as u know by now. My friends played Medal of Honour and it look like a great game...
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    Video card setup for games

    Ok, thanks. I'm playing Close Combat: First to Fight. U got high 3Dmark05, i've only half of yrs...
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    Video card setup for games

    so to make the games looks good (sacrificing performance), increase the AA and texture and the rest?
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    Video card setup for games

    Hi! Just rig myself a Athlon64 3000+ Asus A8N-SLI Winfast PX6600GT 1G RAM I'm trying to play the game Close Combat and in the game setup there's that AA stuff and other settings which i do not understand. Where can i find resources to understand those terms? Or anyone care to explain...
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    Dual Channel RAM failed PCMark05

    memtest86 pass with flying colors! My RAM is ok... PCMark05 need a patch!
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    my first oc experience

    ok thanks. i use SPD on mem but the FSB can only manage up to 265Mhz before failing prime95... i've cut my CPU to 5X and HT to 3x but still the same, not able to pass 265Mhz. oh yeah, my room temperature then was at abt 31/32deg C. now my mem is at DDR266, 2.5-2-3-8 1T pass memtest86. My...
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    Quick and dirty A64 clocking guide **UPDATE** X2 OC information!

    bump! stick this... this thread helps me heaps!
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    my first oc experience

    nope, can't hit above 265FSB... either my mobo is crap or my mem is...
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    Athlon 3000+ stepping question

    ok.. mine is an E3... saw it at CPUz... mmm...
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    Dual Channel RAM failed PCMark05

    ok thanks... i'll run memtest and see what happen..
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    Athlon 3000+ stepping question

    So E3 is better than E6??? sorry i'm a total noob!
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    Dual Channel RAM failed PCMark05

    although my rig may fail memory write in PCMark05 (i know it fail cause my whole system hang and has to reboot) but i can still play games and pass prime95....
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    Dual Channel RAM failed PCMark05

    Is there anyway for me to disable Dual Channel in Asus A8n-SLI? In Asus website, it was certified... ???
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    Dual Channel RAM failed PCMark05

    I've a question, whenever i run PCMark05, my rig hangs during Memory Write whenever i've 2x 512MB Corsair VS (running on dual channel) but 1x 512MB Corsair VS (tested both individually) is ok. Memory read is ok for all test.... strange.. My rig: Athlon64 3000+ (265x9=2385MHz, 1.6v) Asus...
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    my first oc experience

    thanks. wrong calc... mmmm ... what a noob.. Ok will try your suggestion. 289 FSB, wow!
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    my first oc experience

    bump! anyway, i've managed to read somewhere about the meaning of 2.5-2-2-7 1T and such... mine is not at 2.5-4-3-7-1T. Anyone has A8N-SLI board with FSB/HTT beyond 265Mhz??
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    my first oc experience

    Hi! This is my first experience in building a PC and OC it... Athlon64 3000+ venice (265Mhzx9=2.354GHz at 1.58v, 50degC at 100% load) Asus A8n-SLI (HT at 3X) Thermalright XP-90 with Themaltake smartfan Corsair VS 512MB x2 Winfast PX6600GT Enermax 460W PSU Thermaltake Shark casing I...
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    Asus A8N Mobo

    hi! thanks waylay00... now i understand more... i guess i should be asking whether to get A8N-SLI or A8N-SLI Deluxe then ;) i envy your premium but could not afford it :( SLI-Deluxe has more SATA and Network port than plain SLI right? the rest is absolutely the same?