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    T400 High Pitch Noise (non CPU?)

    I just got a new T400 and have been unfortunate enough to hear a constant high pitch noise. It is only really audible when in complete silence and I lower my head to the keyboard, but when in normal use I still feel I can sense it, and it's driving me crazy. I have disabled CPU power...
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    Continuous long beeps... is my cpu dead?? :(

    So I when I was still away at college, in my hot dorm room, near the end of the semester I was experiencing some lock-up issues. First the system would freeze (freeze or bsod). So I would reboot, IF I could get it to boot, it would freeze in the bios, almost instantly. Otherwise, It would...
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    is 3.3 volts too much for my GeIL ultra?

    Just wondering.. I have a venice 3200+ on a chaintech vnf4 ultra with the ddr booster. I'm running my system 1:1 at 270mhz. So cpu 2.7ghz and memory 540 mhz. timings = 2.5 4 4 8, 1t (link to mem: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820144517) Anyway, right now...
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    RIDICULOUSLY long boot-time after reformat

    Well I decided to reformat for the summer. I use a slip-streamed version of windows xp w/ sp2. I have never had such a slow boot-up time before. The bar fills up like 30 times before windows finally loads. I've reinstalled multiple times, OC'd and non OC'd and nothing seems to work. Also...
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    do the plantronics dsp500 pull cpu cycles?

    Ok, do the DSP500 (usb headset) pull from the cpu since they use USB? Or do they utilize the sound card ( i have an audigy 2 ) ? I have heard that it actually has a USB soundcard and that it rapes your cpu. From others I hve heard that it will not work without a soundcard as it uses the...
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    Unable to run hitachi diagnostics on my t7k250

    well my 160 gig 2 month old t7k250 has been making some strange noises so I was going to run the drive fitness test. i download the iso from the hitachi website and burn it to a cd. I boot from it and while it looks like it is going to load "STARTING PC-DOS" (or something like that) it hangs...
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    ntune hardlocks my system

    Recently, and I have no idea why, nTune has decided to hardlock my system when I try opening it. It has worked fine for the last 2 months I've had my system. I started experimenting with memory timings and wasn't too successful. I noticed nTune would lock up my system, so I set everything back...
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    best sff for a gamer? (cs:source)

    Hey I'm a heavy cs source player and plan to build another shuttle. I'm wondering which to go with, is the sn25p stable enough? I've heard lots of people with everything from their sata drives to running out of power issues for the videocards. what do you guys recommend? I already have a...
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    What is the best HDD Setup for Gaming?

    Hey guys I was wondering what is the best HDD solution for gaming, and in specific CS source. It is my only concern. THanks
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    hdd noises.. high pitch squeel? what is this..

    hey guys, i dont know if it's always been doing this or what, but I have just started to notice my hdd making this semi high pitch squeelish noise, sounds like fingernails going down a chalkboard. this drive is about a month old. is this right? it really comes out during sysoft sandra hdd...
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    Can any "Value" ram do 230-250mhz at ~1.9 volts?

    just wondering.. my corsair vs can do about 220, 225 not so stable. Wondering so I can run my venice 3200 on a 5:6 divider (166) thanks..
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    how much voltage is too much?

    Hey guys, I got some stability (so far) at 2.65ghz on my venice 3200. To achieve this I am busting out 1.6-1.63 volts. Is this dangerous? My temps go from about 29-30 idle, and 36-? during gaming/full load. What's the best way to determine full load temp and what is safe? SO yeah, just...
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    help me push my venice 3200.. if possible :(

    Hey guys, well my first venice 3200 died, and it was a gem. At default voltage I had it rock stable at 2.7 ghz. It was a 515. When my RMA came, it was a 518. The highest I can get is 2.55 @ 1.55 volts My setup: Chaintech VNF4 Ultra AMD64 Venice 3200+ Corsair Value Select OCZ...
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    when will there be a GOOD overclocking 939 micro atx mobo?

    I miss my sff shuttle. I have built a standard atx a64 system and would like to throw it in an aspire xqpack. I am not convinced or sold on any of the 939 micro atx mobos out at the moment. is something decent going to be coming out any time soon?
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    consistency in overclockability on the venice?

    well my 3200 lbble venice recently died :( and it was at 2.7 with stock air and 1.55 volts, this I liked. What are the odds I'll get another that can pull this? Is this not even impressive, my luck I'll get something that will poop out at 2.4 :( Let me know if you have any experiences with...
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    weird refresh rate problem with ati x800xl

    I built my new system with my x800xl and now have a refresh rate problem. I used to be able to set 800x600 to 144hz (on my old gf3ti200) My monitor DOES support it and it DID work. However, now I Cannot even select that as an option in display properties. 120hz is the highest I can get it to...
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    Magnet's effect on CRT Monitor when it's turned off?

    Hey guys, I had a question. My buddy came and picked up my 19 inch crt from me at school and took it home. However he left it in the front seat of his car (about a foot away from his subwoofer / speaker). I am worried that this subwoofer magnet messed up my monitor. Does a magnet have the...
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    Open Headphones + roommate in dorm. Can I do it?

    hey guys i live in a small dorm with a roommate, and I am thinking about getting the icemat siberia headset. it is open back, I am worried that when i use them too much sound will escape and disturb my roommate who sits right behind me. i have never owned a pair of open back headphones so could...
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    building my new system, best install methods and order?

    Hey guys, I ordered all my hardware and will be putting together my system. This is what I picked up Chaintech VNF4Ultra (Nforce 4 Ultra) AMD Athlon64 3200+ Venice Core connect3D Radeon X800XL pci-e 1 gig (2x512) PC3200 Corsair VS Hitachi t7K250 160 gig SATAII HDD OCZ Modstream 450...
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    Don't want to use NCQ on new HDD, buy SATA150?

    I'll be ordering my harddrive today and Im debating between the hitachi t7k250(sata II w/ncq) or the regular 7k250. both in 160gigs. I've read some not so great things about ncq and decided I dont want my hdd to run it. SO should I get a drive that doesnt even support it so I dont have to...
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    HDD Question for Gaming: Does Larger = SLOWER for gaming?

    Does bigger size have anything to do with slower access times? I am buying a hdd for a machine that will be used mostly for gaming and obviously casual internet surfing and music. Will a smaller drive be faster? Or does size not have that much to do with it?
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    Best Value Memory for my setup? (1 gig)

    Hey guy's Im just about to build my new system. So far I have an X800XL and a Modsteam 450. The host motherboard will be a Chaintech VNF4Ultra. I plan to add a Venice 3200 and 1gig of Value memory. Now I don't want to spend over 90 dollars. I've heard of Geil, Crucial, Corsair, and OCZ Value...
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    Winchester vs. Venice For Gaming

    If a new system is being built primarily for gaming, will a Venice still be a better choice? Will there be a noticeable difference?
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    SAFEST 160gig sata hdd?

    hey guys its crunch time and I'll be ordering within the week. I am looking to go with a 160 gig sata drive for my vnf4 ultra. now, I've heard hitachi's are fast, but also have lots of problems, i've heard samsung's are nice, but whine, i've heard seagate are soso, and i've heard maxtor and wd...
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    CHAINTECH VNF4Ultra vs Gigabyte GA-K8NF-9

    building a new system for summer so far I have: X800XL pci-e ocz modstream 450 what I PLAN to get venice 3200+ 160gb SATA 1 gig corsair valueselect I don't care about sataII or any extra junk. I am concerned with stability, and some overclockability (some) Does the gigabyte's 800mhz...
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    Venice 3200+ at Newegg

    http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103534 10 dollars more than at monarch, plus there are shipping costs. Its newegg nonetheless.
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    Which Audigy 2 to get?

    I have decided to incorporate an audigy soundcard into my new build, primarily to lighten the cpu load when playing hl2. I have read in other forums that with the audigy 2 value oem you are not supplied a control panel for things such as equalizers and bass control, all that good stuff. Is...
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    CHAINTECH VNF4/Ultra and BFG nForce 4 Ultra

    This bfg board has just been put on newegg, and from what I can tell, especially evident from the pictures, is that these boards are exactly the same with different pcb colors. The BFG is $50 dollars more though. Whats up w that? Open both pictures and click back and forth simultaneously...
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    Albatron K8X890 Pro II K8T890

    Here is a (the only) review from PCSTATS: http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1731 The product link: http://www.albatron.com.tw/english/it/mb/specification.asp?pro_id=186 I do not think this board is sold in the US, I cannot find it anywhere. If anyone has any luck, let me...
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    higher end videocards with no external power plug

    do the external power plugs on videocards really matter? There is a 254 dollar x800xl out there for sale, but does not include an external power plug, there is also a 259 dollar x800pro (which some argue is slower, nm that) WITH an external power plug. Do these make a difference on the card...
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    Soltek SL-K890Pro-939 with an x800xl question

    I am building a new system soon and have already ordered my videocard, an x800xl. The motherboard I plan to go with is Soltek's k890pro board, which only requires a 20 pin psu connector. Now I'm wondering if this is a problem as I've read the x800xl's require more juice and that juice is...
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    x800xl for $254 or x800pro for $259

    This $254 x800xl seems like quite the deal right now http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant...=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=190527 However, some argue the PRO is faster (due to clock speed) http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102465 Here it is at newegg for $259...
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    6600gt - 1.6 ns memory worth the extra $$ ?

    Hey guys, I am going to be picking up a 6600gt, and was wondering if I should throw down the extra 30 or so on a video card that has 1.6ns(xfx) memory rather than 2.0(chaintech) thanks
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    Building new system- Upgrade decent monitor?

    Hey guys, Im building a new a64 system within the next few weeks upgrading from my old nforce2/gf3 system. Now, I got a nice 19 inch philips crt about 1.5 years ago, the refresh rates are amazing on it, but its only .25mm dot pitch. I'm getting new everything, down to mousepad and keyboard...
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    lian-li - do they scratch?

    hey guys, for those of you with lian-li cases, are they wise to buy if you will be moving them around a bit, i know aluminum scratches pretty easy. wondering if they markup or if they are decent, do models matter? thanks
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    looking for durable quality aluminum case good for mobility/taking to lans?

    Hello there I'm to build a new system in the coming weeks (an amd64 system with a 6600gt) and am looking for a quality case to throw the goods in. What I really want is something that can be thrown in my car and driven around to my friend's houses without sustaining visible damage. There are...
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    K890TPro-939 + USB 2.0 question

    I will soon be upgrading from my old nforce2 system and had a question on which motherboard to go with. I am really really considering solteks K8T890 board, however I have read that this chipset has MAJOR issues with USB 2.0. Has anyone had any experience with this or knows what the deal is...
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    Upgrade from my shuttle sn45g?

    Alright here's my situation, I have a shuttle sn45g, the nforce2 ultra400 chipset with a 2500+ Barton and 512mb of apacer pc2700 running dual channel. With this beast I'm packin an msi geforce3 ti200 64mb. I want to be able to run CS:S nice and smooth, with it looking nice at the same time...