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  1. jjj807

    Videocard no longer detected

    Hey everyone, so I'm helping out a friend who is having an issue suddenly with his 15 month old computer he put together. Starting today, his computer no longer provides a video output from his graphics card. The computer turns on fine and appears to boot and no mobo lights goes on. Display just...
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    Antec Earthwatts 650 keep it?

    I am upgrading from an Athlon quadcore PC with a Radeon 6950 videocard to an I5 haswell system with the new videocard being a Evga 760 card. Can i carry over the Earthwatts 650 watt psu? Or do i need more power? Thanks
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    Computer turns on but no Video power

    So lately ive been noticing that sometimes when i turn on my computer the monitor doesnt go on but the computer turns on but does not beep. I tried the monitor on another PC to be sure it wasnt that and it wasnt. When i unplug the computer and reseat the power pin connectors to the...
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    Indie humble bundle V feat amnesia

    www.humblebundle.com Pretty sweet package, worth picking up for amnesia alone: Limbo Amnesia dark descent Swords & sorcery Psychonauts Bastion Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Counter-Strike GO August 21 Release, $15 dollars

    http://www.vgrevolution.com/2012/06/e3-2012-cs-go-comes-august-21st/ Will be out on August 21st and will be 15 dollars across all platforms.
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    Radeon 2GB 6950 AMD Overdrive**screen splitting problem**

    Hey guys, My brother has a x4 955 system with a sapphire radeon 2GB 6950. He installed the latest drivers and says that the amd graphics overdrive in catalyst control is enabled. Should he disable this? He does not wish to overclock his graphics card, he is fine playing diablo the way it...
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    Build Check

    Hey guys, Always appreciate everyone's input here. Friend bought parts for a new computer, his first ever, mainly for diablo 3 (hope its good). He was on a 800 dollar budget. This is what he walked away with. I think he did a good job, he went to microcenter for the cpu/mobo combo sales. I...
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    Graphics card upgrade for this Asus Pre-built PC

    Hey guys, A friend of mine owns this PC- http://www.asus.com/Desktop/Gaming/Essentio_CG5270/#specifications It is an ASUS Essentio CG5270 8 GB DDR2 RAM Intel Core 2 Quad 8300 2.5 ghz Nvidia GT220, he says it is a 64-bit model Asus p5Q motherboard, x1 pci-express 16 lane 400 watt...
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    Corsair 8GB APPLE RAM $36 SHIPPED

    Lightning deal today, HOT x1 SINGLE STICK OF 8GB DDR3 1333MHz (WARNING MAY BE 2 x4GB sticks) read below Corsair 8 GB Apple Laptop Memory PC3-10666 1333MHz 204-Pin DDR3 SODIMM Mac Memory 8 Dual Channel - CMSA8GX3M2A1333C9 Single Stick http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-PC3-10...3117295&sr=8-5
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    Battlefield 3 patch to drop this week

    **apparently tonight http://www.neoseeker.com/news/17850-battlefield-3-patch-1-released-with-ui-performance-improvements-more/ New patch, supposedly quite large http://www.tomshardware.com/news/PC-Gaming-Bettlefield-3-DICE-Electronic-Arts-Patch,14056.html Sent from my iPhone...
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    Coretemp and Speedfan only showing 1 core in 4 core cpu

    Hey all, I just installed a phenom x4 840 into a gigabyte m57sli-s4 motherboard. I updated the bios to the most recent FHH first. In post it shows the cpu, in windows it shows 4 graphs under performance In cpu-z it shows 4 cores and 4 threads and 4 x 64 for cache. However I cannot...
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    Replacement for 8800gt

    So if anyone saw my. Thread in computer help they'll see my 8800gt in one of my rigs died Can you guys help recommend a similar performance card? This computer was used for left 4 dead 2 and oblivion mostly. Skyrim would be nice but I'm sure that's out of reach here The computer specs Amd x2...
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    Won't boot, No display

    Hey everyone, So a perfectly working computer the last 3 years just crapped out last night when I went to turn it on. Here is what happened I turned the computer on, it beeped like it normally does but no video came, then a clicking noise came once every 30 seconds. This clicking noise was...
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    voltage for mild overclock on 2600k

    Hey all, My rig is in my signature below, 2600k on asus p8z68-v pro.In the ASUS UEFI profile, I set the Base clock to 100 and multiplier to 42 to get a 4.2 ghz OC. I put voltage at 1.4v and load-line and phase control to Extreme C-states are disabled, as is speedstep virtualization is off...
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    corsair h60 for 2600k

    I am building the rig in my signature this week. Earlier today i hopped on the corsair h60 liquid cooler for 60 shipped on amazon. I didn't want to go air heatsink because the vengeance ram is huge and won't fit with AF heatsinks. Does anyone have experience with this cooler? I plan on...
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    Zotac GTX580 1.5GB AMP!

    Hey everyone, Microcenter had the said card for 379 after rebate and I was able to use a 20% coupon as well. Also got a free copy of Arkham City. I think I got a great deal, seeing as this card goes for way more online. Here will be the new system, currently awaiting production...
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    simple ssd question

    So say I buy a 128GB ssd for a new build. I install windows on the SSD, but what else? Do all my drivers/utilities go on the ssd as well? I plan on installing games/music/data on the hard drive. But what else should go on the ssd? Any reccomendations from people who have an ssd? Thanks
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    windows 7 pro or home

    Hey all, I will be building a new build soon. It will be for gaming, new games and old- age of empires, starcraft, diablo Do I need windows XP legacy mode that Windows 7 Pro offers? Or am I fine with Home premium? I will have 16GB of ram. Does this matter also? Thanks
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    Recommend a PSU for new build

    Hey all, I'm stuck on what size and type of PSU to get Here will be the specs, this is a theoretical build. But i'd like to square away the PSU. There will be no OC'ing, all stock i7 2600k GTX580 1GB 16GB DDR3 128GB SSD 1TB HDD 1 Blu Ray Drive 1 DVD Burner Antec 300 case Asus z68...
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    GTX580 3GB worth it?

    I'm planning on a i2600k/z68 build and really am stuck on what gpu to get. I'm looking to get the best single graphics card now that is worth the money I was going to go 2GB 6950, but i'm sure i'll regret it once the 7 series drops in Q1 2012. Is the 3GB GTX580 way too expensive? I want...
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    HTML INVISIBLE Links

    I have a computer problem that I cannot solve and it is driving me nuts. I am running Windows Vista and the latest version of Firefox is my browser. If there is a link in an HTML document that you can click on to go to a different page for instance, the link is always invisible. If you click in...
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    How is my current system?

    So, it's close to that time of year-black friday. And I'm thinking about upgrading. I built my current system around Thanksgiving 2010. It has held up very well and am proud of this build. My question is- is the below still sufficient for these new games coming out soon?- old republic, BF3...
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    Xfx 4890 cf

    I was thinking of maybe picking up another XFX 4890 for CF. I game at 1900 x 1200, and if i could swing one for $150 should i jump on it? Heres the problem, can my antec EA 650 watt run CF 4890s? thanks
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    suggest me a new 24 inch lcd for christmas

    Currently using an Acer 22 inch X223W monitor. Love it but have to return it to my brother. I will be upgrading for christmas, what should I get it? I'm looking for 24 inch, that seems to be the size of choice now as prices have dropped. I game and watch movies so recommend me something solid...
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    drag and drop files between computers remotely

    I have windows computers and a linux machine. My linux pc holds all of my movies, music, and work files. I want to be able to access these files away from the local network. Me at work on my laptop dragging files from linux pc at home. How do i go about this I have WinSCP on my windows...
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    can't detect monitor ubuntu 9.10

    So after upgrading to 9.10, it wont pick up my dell 19 lcd monitor. I cant even see the bios post or anything, blck unresponsive screen. When i hook up another monitor 22 inch lcd, it works fine and detects the display. I can then switch to the dell while in ubuntu and it works but doesnt...
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    want to be able to remotely access my ubuntu machine

    Im a linux noob, have ubuntu running on the second computer in my sig. I want to be able to access it and get files from it. The machine is predominantly used for holding files and work on it and I want to be able to connect to the machine and grab files from it? How can I go about this? Thanks
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    getting my ram to run at proper speed

    So I just completed a new build, specs in my sig. the motherboard is the asus M4a79XTD-EVo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-402-_-Product RAM is Corsair dominator 4gb DDR3 1600 PC31280 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-265-_-Product In cpu z with setting on auto here is what it...
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    asus express gate

    how many of you who have asus boards enable the express gate funtion?
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    xp to 7 upgrade question

    Im in the process of a new build and am installing xp now, after xp finishes, should i just pop in the windows 7 upgrade disc and do a clean install, or should I put drivers and stuff in? I figure its just gonna format everything so why not pop in win 7 right after xp finishes. Ps. do i need...
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    X-Fi sound card worth it?

    Will I see an improvement with having this sound card? X-Fi XtremeGamer 7.1 audio http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-006-_-Product I picked one up on Black Friday and don't know if I should return it or not. The board I have is an Asus 790X EVO...
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    Stock thermal paste on CPU

    I have a phenom 2 x4 955 on the way and I know amd hsf's come with thermal paste already on, i have a tube of arctic silver left and was wondering if i should add a layer of arctic or leave it the way it is, with the stock paste? Thanks
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    what cpu for build?

    I plan on getting a ati 4890 video card with windows 7 64 bit machine Should I go intel and quad core? I do heavy gaming and web browsing. I also want a mobo capable of DDR3, what socket should I go with I was thinking socket 1156, i-5 system? Thoughts, TIA
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    4890 worth it?

    I am working on a new build, quadcore i5 with windows 7 64 bit. I have an 8800gt right now and am used to the performance from that. Im switching to ati and i'm not sure where to go, 5xxx series? or 4890- higher performance than 5770 but no dx11 support? I don't think dx 11 support now is a...
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    need a solid budget psu

    i need a psu preferably around 75 dollars, that can handle one top of the line videocard in a new build, quadcore and 500 gig hd. anyone now of any solid buys, 600w psus? Thanks
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    building new machine

    I've been out of the loop for a while and will be building a new machine after black friday. I'm looking for a pc to play latest games and run windows 7 64-bit My current setup amd x25000 foxconn ma570sli evga 8800gt 3 gb ram windows xp 32 bit it runs fine, plays all current games at...
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    looking for cool base building strat game

    Ive been playing age of empires series for a decade now and I'm ready to move on. I want to play a game that has base building like in Age of Empires 2 but has a larger scopt to it. Something like 10 six, a game by sega that was free online like 8 years ago. I dont like turn based that much, so...
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    L4D new movies?

    does anyone know if new movies/missions are in the works? ps. cant play this game without ripping a bong first
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    L4D one of the best coop experiences

    Left 4 dead is one of the best games I have played in a while. Playing with my roomates on EXPERT, it is a blast. Levels are different every time and it hasn't gotten repetitive yet. It is very much reccomended if you enjoy co-op lanning.
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    upgrade from xp to vista build

    thinking about sli and vista 64-bit current system. 2 GB ddr2800 PC26400 PATRIOT Windows xp Pro sp3 32-bit NZXT 500w psu Model: PP500 gigabyte nforce 570sli evga 512 8800gt 320gb seagate sata 7200 am2 amd x2 5000+ im thinking of getting another 2 gigs of patriot ddr2 and another...