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    Is the e8500 compatible with my Gigabyte 965p-s3?

    According to this website, the 965p-s3 is compatible with core 2 duo. But this website says that the board is compatible with processors only up to a 1066 MHz FSB, whereas the e8500 has a 1333 MHz FSB. I can't get my computer to post with the e8500, but it posts fine with my older pentium d 955...
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    what's the problem: new psu or old mobo

    A couple of days ago my computer started emitting unpleasant smells, and soon after smoke was pouring from the back of the power supply. Needless to say, I turned off the computer asap. Then I unplugged everything, tossed the old psu, and got an antec trio 430watt (my old psu was a zalman...
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    screeching sound on start-up

    Sometimes, when I start my computer I hear a loud "screeching" sound coming from my headphones. I can't find a way to turn it off, and it won't cease until I restart it. Even then, it can take a couple restarts. My headphones are ath-a500's and my sound card is a chaintech a710. ty
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    A8JS or TM8210

    TM8210 or A8JS I've narrowed my search down to these two laptops. Both laptops use C2D, have the capacity for 2gb ram (the a8js can be upgraded for $100 or so), have powerful GPUs, and use WXGA+ or WSXGA+. The A8JS appeals to me because it's small and because it's built by ASUS, who I've...
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    New computer not working

    SPECS ecs 755-a2 sempron 2800+ 2x512mb kingston value ram 350watt antec ps w/ 10a on 12v1 and 15a on 12v2 old, reused: cd rom, floppy, 20gb hd, ati 128mb radeon9000 When I power the computer on the fans spin but I don't get any visual and if the 4pin 12v power connector is plugged in...
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    Computer crashing during games

    SPECS amd 64 3000+ s939 stock (not venice) with zalman alcu heatsink viak8t k8t800 2x 512mb patriot pc3200 radeon 9800pro 128mb agp stock 80gb ide harddrive cd/dvd rom combo antec smart power 400watt with 23a on the 12v (according to the sticker) The way the computer crashes is that...
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    sorry

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    Computer Frequently Crashing During Games

    title says it all, the games i play are the frozen throne, css, and diablo2 lod I don't know what kind of information to give, but if u tell me what u need then i'll try to get it
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    new computer is giving us problems

    We bought separate parts and built the computer in late december, and it's been giving us problems ever since. When we're in the middle of playing a game, the computer will sometimes shut off, the moniter will go white and we'll get a repetition of the last sound, or the program will abort and...
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    How to fix my new computer? (random crashing during games)

    The games we play on this computer are Wc3 frozen throne, hl2 and css, and tony hawk's underground 2. When we're playing one of these games, sometimes the computer will crash, and if it didn't restart, sometimes we have to anyway because it will continue crashing. It shows a white screen and...
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    slow restart/shutdown

    when im restarting or shutting down it takes 3 minutes or so, and the point at which it spends the most time is during the windows "Saving settings" (I'm running windows 2000) any idea as to why it's doing this? this is a new system btw: amd 64 3000+ winchestor core 90nm abit av8 micro...
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    pny verto 6600gt agp power insufficiency

    at startup there's a message that pops up that says that the video card isnt getting enough power and is going to run at a lower speed so it doesn't damage anything, but my power supply is sufficient (400wt smart power) i then ran 3dmark03 and right away i could tell that there was something...
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    pny verto 6600gt agp power insufficiency

    at startup there's a message that pops up that says that the video card isnt getting enough power and is going to run at a lower speed so it doesn't damage anything, but my power supply is sufficient (400wt smart power) i then ran 3dmark03 and right away i could tell that there was something...
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    s939 3000+ 90nm winchester 64bit overclocking limit ballpark?

    mobo: abit av8 micro guru memory: 2x 512gb dual channel patriot ram pc3200 2-2-2-5 heatsink/fan: ZALMAN CNPS7000B-AlCu psu: 400wt antec smart power what kind of figures should i be able to get while maintaining stability? 2.4ghz~?
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    Computer won't start...

    Specs: Abit av8 mobo socket 939 2x 512 gb patriot pc3200 ddr400 2-2-2-5 amd 64 3000+ 90nm winchester core zalman heatsink antec server case, w/antec power super 400w smart power seagate 80gb 7200rpm radeon 8500 128mb agp When i plug it in and turn the power supply on it...
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    overclocking/system question

    These are the parts for the gaming system im planning to make: Lian Li Silver Mid-Tower Case, Model "PC-60" -RETAIL Seagate 80GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive, Model ST380011A, OEM CORSAIR XMS Xtreme Memory Speed Series, Xtra-Low Latency 184-Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 w/ Platinum Heat...
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    First time computer builder, AMD64 cpu, need quick help (ordering tonight)

    All from newegg: ASPIRE X-Navigator Silver/Black Aluminum ATX Mid-Tower Case with side window and 500W Power Supply, Model"ATXA8NW-AL/500" -RETAIL - $159.00 ZALMAN CNPS7000B-Cu Copper CPU Cooler for Socket 478/462/754/939/940 CPUs -RETAIL - $47.99 Hitachi 80GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive...
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    Building a new amd 64 computer

    Case: LOGISYS Black/Silver SKYRISE ATX GAMING CASE With 480W PSU & Side Window, Model "CS500BK" -RETAIL - $36.50 Hard Drive: Hitachi 80GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive, Model HDS728080PLAT20, OEM Drive Only - $57.50 Memory: 2x Corsair Value Select 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-3200 - Retail - $138.54...