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    Motherboard diagnosis help

    The problem started a week ago, computer froze while surfing. Would not boot back up, all fans and drives lite up, but no beep codes, no vga output. After turning the power off in the back, and trying again, the computer didn't boot but I did now get beep codes. Best I could tell is that it...
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    Is MS Office 97 compatible with Vista?

    Thanks in advance
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    ABIT IP 35 pro versions

    Serpent, What was the point? of 1.1. From everything I have heard, 1.0 is a great board, only bettered by the IP35-E ;)
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    Abit IP35-E Review (500MHz FSB board)...$90 @ NewEgg + $6.61 ship

    As you know the $66 IP35-E will run all those new CPU's. It's just a matter if one thinks the additional $250+ dollars for DDRIII and X-38 MB are worth the additional performance. Probably more bang for the buck putting that money towards a 8800 Ultra
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    E4700, 45nm 2008 - Q1, $133

    Then again, no brain overclocks put the current 4xxx over (well over is some cases) 3.xxx Ghz. My E4500 is everyday 3.2 Ghz, 32c Idle, 55c Orthos load and 3.5 Ghz benchmarking
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    Abit IP35-E Review (500MHz FSB board)...$90 @ NewEgg + $6.61 ship

    Failed to mention the tighter 4 4 4 12 timings with the none value RAM. Tighter timings was the big ta do a few years back, not sure what the actual performance increase is.
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    Abit IP35-E Review (500MHz FSB board)...$90 @ NewEgg + $6.61 ship

    Ability to keep up with CPU upgrades (1066 or 1333 FSB) in the future.
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    E2xxx and E4xxx overclock thread

    Ooops! my E4500 did it again. OK, OK it takes two to Tango and my Abit IP35-E came along for the ride. I thought my overclock runs were over at 3.4 ghz, but with a few drops in Ambient temp (75F) I thought I'd go for 3.509. YES! 3.509 Ghz Idle / Load 32/72 11 x319 CPU 1.5275v...
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    Abit IP35-E Review (500MHz FSB board)...$90 @ NewEgg + $6.61 ship

    UnIrit DDR2-800 at 3.2 ghz at 1:1 ratio is underclocked. The other components you have bought are pretty top notch, you can get buy with value RAM. Why not 2 x GB Ballistix 4 4 4 12 for about $55 after rebate at Buy.com. A bit more future proof.
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    Abit IP35-E Review (500MHz FSB board)...$90 @ NewEgg + $6.61 ship

    Check over on the CPU / Overclocking forum for the E2XXX and E4XXX overclocking thread. Just fired up my Abit IP35-E + E4500 for the first time on Sat. Just hit 3.4 Ghz stable on Orthos last night. 330/340 FSB with this board is chump change. figure on 460 +
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    E2xxx and E4xxx overclock thread

    Add me to the 3.4 Ghz club. For $hit & Giggles and Serpents thought that I had a 3.5 Ghz CPU on my hands, I thought I'd up the ante from last nights 3.3 Ghz run. E4500 11 x 309 Orthos Large 66C Load / 34C idle / 79F ambient BIOS CV 1.4675 (CPU-z 1.416) ICH 1.60v MCH 1.330v AC 7 Pro...
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    Abit IP35-E Review (500MHz FSB board)...$90 @ NewEgg + $6.61 ship

    After a little research I found that the MX-1 paste that comes pre-applied on the Freezer 7 Pro is actually very good. One European web site that I found last night tested about 6 differents pastes, MX-1 and AS5 included. MX-1 bested AS5 by 1c , not really relevent other than why make a mess...
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    E2xxx and E4xxx overclock thread

    PM me with an email address. I'll attached a couple of low res. shots. I'm not set up with a file hosting outfit. Anand doesn't host does it?
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    E2xxx and E4xxx overclock thread

    Serpent, do consider Core Temp Beta accurate? The reason I ask is that the Temps seemed to mirror the Abit EQ utility. I ran both programs simultaneously while running Orthos. Seemed a a bit odd as I though the Abit program wasn't all that accurate?
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    Abit IP35-E Review (500MHz FSB board)...$90 @ NewEgg + $6.61 ship

    OK problem fixed, I had the DVD-ROM as first boot device for the OS load. Meantime I still had the Abit Driver disk in the DVD which caused the Abit boot manager to come up when starting the rig.
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    Abit IP35-E Review (500MHz FSB board)...$90 @ NewEgg + $6.61 ship

    SerpentRoyal Anyway to shut down the Abit boot manager? Also where in the BIOS do you find the the "Change USB keyboard and mouse support from OS to BIOS"?
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    E2xxx and E4xxx overclock thread

    Add me to the list, fired up the new rig on Sat. No issues. Could have gone higher as I did not test until unstable. (ran Orthos Large) E4500 Abit IP35-E 11x300 3.3 Ghz Ballistix 4 4 4 15 1:120 CPV 1.4275 (CPU-Z = 1.376) Core temp 0/1 60C Ambient 78F Modified "Bent" AC Freezer 7 Pro
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    Abit IP35-E Review (500MHz FSB board)...$90 @ NewEgg + $6.61 ship

    Well Boy's wish me luck, I'm going in! I'm hooked up, the CMOS is shunted, the Battery is out. 10 more minutes and she will be powered up, PLEASE no smoke!! Intel E4500 IP35-E XFX XXX 8600 GTS Samsung SATA300 - 250GB Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum Yate Loon 3 X 120mm...
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    Abit IP35-E Review (500MHz FSB board)...$90 @ NewEgg + $6.61 ship

    Interesting results, not sure that XP is the difference. Other than the CPU, what other hardware is different? Seems there could be a number of issues, but the amount of L2 cache could be it? RAM, bloated start up apps/sys?
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    Abit IP35-E Review (500MHz FSB board)...$90 @ NewEgg + $6.61 ship

    "Anyway, I ended up getting a B3, not a huge deal as I seem to be able to hit my goal of 3.2Ghz" What is the significance of B3?. I just received mine today and the sticker on the Board says "B". Bad good or indifferent? NEVERMIND, I found this is in regards to the Rev of the CPU...
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    Abit IP35-E Review (500MHz FSB board)...$90 @ NewEgg + $6.61 ship

    Thanks to SerpentRoyal for all the info, I took the Mwave plunge last night, and the IP35-E was the last piece of the puzzle for my new build. I'm a tad paranoid about flashing the BIOS, as I have never done it, nor worked in a DOS environment either, but I'll get through it to eliminate the...
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    Abit IP35-E Review (500MHz FSB board)...$90 @ NewEgg + $6.61 ship

    If running Vista go for it, XP won't recognize all 4 gigs (not sure if true for the 64 bit version of XP)
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    Abit IP35-E Review (500MHz FSB board)...$90 @ NewEgg + $6.61 ship

    SerpentRoyal What after market HSF fans fit the IP35E? Preferrably in the $30 - 35 range. I have a AC 7 Pro, but I guess it's a challege to get it on this board. I'm looking for a stable 3.0 - 3.2 ghz with a E4500
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    New build ready, Just need mobo.

    Based on the info or lack of from the OP, this is a ludicrous statement. The Freezer 7 is an exceptional price to performance ration HSF. For extreme over clocking?, no. but for moderate over clocking it is plenty good. (and $22 to boot) If the OP had said he wants the best HSF as he is...
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    Should I upgrade E6750 to Q6600??????

    You should be able to get a 30% OC on that motha, try that first and see if it helps your encoding time. Beyond that, I'd wait for Penryn
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    $229 AR Abit IP35-E and Boxed E6750 @ Fry's B&M

    TO sweeten this even more, both the MB and CPU have a $5 pricegrabber rebate (but not for long, jump on it)
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    E4500

    This is a low FSB that you are erroring out at. Not sure if it's possible to have a FSB hole at this speed or not, but you might try raising it to 270 -275 and see what happens.
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    Overclocking C2D e6750 Woes

    "That MB runs hot and requires additional cooling at NB/SB" My thoughts as well
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    E4500

    Wait a minute hit or miss?, but concluding probably 3.3 Ghz? I'm sure most 4500 buyers will be thrilled with 3.0 - 3.2 stable without to much increase in volts. Fact is hit or miss in that range will have a lot to do with a decent quality MB as well such as Gigabyte, MS or Abit. RAM I...
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    Buying a video card (under $150) sometime today

    Under $130, have a look at the 7900GS. BFG model has been selling for under $110 off and on AR. Right now it is on! Check it out
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    My E2140 (L2 stepping) crapped out on me at 2.9 GHZ

    You are near double the stock speed, be happy with this inexpensive chip
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    BIOS Update Question

    I'd have a hard time believing that you could not boot up because of the new cpu stepping. All that you would read about on this board would be about everyone?s DOA motherboard.
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    Anyone with any E4500 OC results?

    I picked this up at Frys for $139 with a cheap MB bundled along with it. The MB is going to Ebay while I track down the right Gigabyte P35 deal. Just wondering if anyone has picked one up and had time to play with it a bit?
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    Shouldn't I be able to push my E4300 to 3ghz no problem?

    The Arctic Cooler 7 is a nice CPU fan upgrade for less than $25, I'm not sure if your boards has active or passive cooling on the N/S bridges, but these areas may make the difference. 2.7 still isn't too bad for what these chips are selling for. I think I'm going for the E4500 once the price...
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    Anyone found any reviews on the new e4500? CPU

    Thinking I'll go cheap this next upgrade, this might fit the bill. Anyone with any resuts, or any reviews to be found?. No luck on a Google search.
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    Overclocking a P35C-DS3R

    "You need to hit Ctrl+F1 to reveal all the overclocking/RAM settings" I believe you do this in the main BIOS menu.
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    Gigabyte P35 Motherboard Thread

    Ahhh, I'll wait for a more detailed guide, you have top notch equipment and watercooling, yet only 2.8 ghz? E4300 or not, you should be 3.0 or better. I suspect you are waiting for the 7/22 Intel price drop, as your CPU makes no sense compared to the rest of the equipment. No disrespect
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    Gigabyte P35 Motherboard Thread

    Run with it, I'll be buying in about a month, no doubt it will come in handy
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    The Unofficial Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R P35 Board Thread

    Howdy, I'm considering this board, but have loaded up on PC6400 RAM for my build. It's high quality crucial 4 4 4 12 stuff. Most likely going with a 1066 FSB C2D CPU. I want the future proof of the high FSB and DDr3 and 45nm cpu. Meantime am I boggin down the board with 6400 RAM and a...