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    UV Reactive Paint

    Just don't get a big bucket and splash it all over your board. ;)
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    UV Reactive Paint

    Just don't get a big bucket and splash it all over your board. ;)
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    system fail cpu test

    Well i was out of options and tried the card, and it fixed it. The message was still there when i plugged my speakers into the onboard sound port, but it was gone when i plugged it into the soundcard so i kept using that and i was fine.
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    system fail cpu test

    I had this problem with an Asus k8v s754 board. Basically theres no way to fix it and asus doesnt have any support for it. At least 4 months ago they didn't, might wanna check now. Anyways the way i fixed it was to pop in an old soundcard and plug into that instead of onboard sound, that...
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    quick computer buying question

    Don't buy the combo sir.
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    amd64 3500+ HS/FAN

    Astounding selection my fine fellow.
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    Seagate Barricuda 80GB Serial ATA

    Good choice Sir.
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    Sandra and my cpu voltage...

    Ok i just ran Sandra to check something, and it tells me my cpu is running lower than the reccomended voltage. So i reboot and test again, same thing. I went into bios and bumped up the Vcore (im using the DFI LP Ultra NF3 so if anyone has it i raised the Vcore from auto to 104%). All my bios...
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    AMD64 in 2005

    http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/c...ay/20040618024759.html Ok can someone help me out if this is true than the 4200+ is clocked at 2.6, the 4400+ at 2.8 and the Fx-57 at 2.8 as well? All with the 90mn process? Any news on a new core besides "San Diego"?
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    Disable NCQ?

    Anyone?
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    Disable NCQ?

    I heard disabling NCQ on the new seagate drives can improve performance if your not using a board that supports NQC, so im wondering how do you disable it? Anyone using a DFI Lanparty UT NF3 S754 and a new seagate drive?
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    Memory timing issue

    bump
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    Memory timing issue

    Tried these too, no go. Does it matter what slot i have the 2.5 stick in?
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    Memory timing issue

    Just set in bios... Cas - 2.5 clocks RAS to CAS - 3 clocks RAS Precharge - 3 clocks Tras- 6 Still only getting 1 DIMM 512mb
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    Memory timing issue

    OCZ3200R2 (2 Cas) CAS - 2.0 clocks Ras to CAS - 3 clocks RAS Precharge - 3 clocks Cycle time Tras - 6 clocks Bank Cycle Time - 12 clocks TRas - 6 Idle TImer - 16 clocks OCZ3200R3 (2.5 CAS) Cas - 2.5 clocks RAS to CAS - 3 clocks RAS Precharge - 3 clocks TRas- 6 Cycle time Tras - 6...
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    Memory timing issue

    Ok, one stick is OCZ 3200 Rev2 rated at 2 CAS in cpuz, the next is OCZ 3200 Rev3 rated at 2.5 CAS. So since they are different timings i can't use them? Im using a DFI Lanparty Nforce 3 Ultra btw. Ok i put the R3 (higher cas latency) in the first slot, the r2 in the second. It picked up the r3...
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    HDtach results of 80G seagate?

    Just tested my new 80G barracuda seagate... burst speed = 128.2 ( i closed all my running processes and hit 133.2) Average Read = 48.3MB Random Access = 12.5ms Is anyone else getting similar scores? I need to compare my drive to see if i should be getting higher speeds...
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    Memory timing issue

    Ok wtf, when i open CPUZ and go to SPD, i can view Slot1 and Slot2. So it is reading both sticks of ram but why is it only registering one stick, i mean under memory tab it says 512 not 1G. OMG im going to break something!
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    Memory timing issue

    :(
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    Memory timing issue

    No, Ive run the sticks seperate so one couldnt be bad... EDIT: Couldnt be the slots either because I tried all 3 in different configs...
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    Memory timing issue

    Ok i have both sticks in and it boots up into windows, however its only reading as 512 not 1G, like its not recognizing one of the DIMMs.....
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    Memory timing issue

    Going to do this now :)
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    Memory timing issue

    Well at least your system works with that setup, i don't get past the boot screen.
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    Memory timing issue

    I have the same board. But like i said there both 3200, and both 512meg. Is there a way to enter bios and have them run at the same timings?
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    Memory timing issue

    I have a 512 stick of pc3200 OCZ and i was lucky enough to come across another stick for free. However the 2nd stick is different timings and on bootup i get a DIMM timing error. Is there anyway to get them to run at the same timing or am i stuck with 512?
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    Switching CPU between mobos..thermal paste question

    Ok thx. I want to get some paste asap does anyone know of common retail stores that carry it so i don't gotta wait for delivery?
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    Switching CPU between mobos..thermal paste question

    So you mean unlocking the cpu with the hs/fan attached, then release the hs/fan and they will be stuck together and i can attached it to the new mobo without breaking the bond?
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    Switching CPU between mobos..thermal paste question

    I just recieved my new mobo (old one is shot). Anways my cpu is still sitting in the old mobo with the hs/fan attached. What im wondering is will i need to buy new thermal paste and apply it when i take the hs/fan off and remove the cpu and place it into the new board? Or will the existing paste...
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    Best FAN/HS for o/cing a A64 3400+?

    Yeah the 7000, the 7700 AlCu is like 600g, is that still gonna be to heavy, i mean its down from 900g on the full Cu 7700 like you said.
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    Best FAN/HS for o/cing a A64 3400+?

    The AlCu is light enough then with little performance difference, sounds good.
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    Best FAN/HS for o/cing a A64 3400+?

    Uhh what does heavy have to do with anything? Weight is not an issue for me...But i guess the weight affects the price if thats what your getting at, moneys not really an issue.
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    Best FAN/HS for o/cing a A64 3400+?

    No I'm not, Im just going to buy from newegg thats why I linked to there. As for the swiftech don't you need to order the 92mm brackets b/c it looks like it only has 80mm screw holes.
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    Best FAN/HS for o/cing a A64 3400+?

    OK I've read reviews and I cannot make up my mind. Zalman CNPS7700-CU http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=35-118-115&depa=0 Swiftech MCX6400 (w/ 80mm fan) http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=35-108-037&depa=0 Thermaltake Venus 12...
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    Best FAN/HS for o/cing a A64 3400+?

    Well I'm pretty good with computers but o/cing isnt really one of my things so i didn't really know. But afterall, with that new Hs/Fan i should be able to reach alot higher than 200mhz.
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    Post your AMD N-Bench scores

    Overall score > 2971 A64 3400+ @ 2.2 Geforce 4 TI 4600 512 OCZ 3200 3400+ @ 2.43 = 3244
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    Best FAN/HS for o/cing a A64 3400+?

    Hmm I'm using a Thermaltake 420watt, do you think i need to upgrade?
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    Best FAN/HS for o/cing a A64 3400+?

    Ok I'm ordering that Zalman and some Arctic Silver 5, anything else I should buy/keep in mind?
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    Best FAN/HS for o/cing a A64 3400+?

    Ahh i have one more question before i buy one of these, is there much cooling difference bewtween the fans and that heatsink with cooling rods? Actually looking at the first fan, my friend tells me its really heavy and hes heard cases where it snapped off :x Ordering from Newegg, how does...
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    Best FAN/HS for o/cing a A64 3400+?

    Will do, thx.
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    Best FAN/HS for o/cing a A64 3400+?

    So you think 2.2-2.4 is a reasonable o/c with one of those fans, or should I go higher?