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    New XP Install - ton of issues with Ad-Aware, S&D, Firefox, etc.

    Well, after much back and forth, I am still largely unable to correct the issue. Nothing I've run has been able to identify any issues with memory and I've attempted another reinstall of the OS from the ground up. 1 - formatted the drive, began installation from CD, ran no updates and...
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    New XP Install - ton of issues with Ad-Aware, S&D, Firefox, etc.

    I installed a new HDD as my boot drive which required a whole new installation rather then an installation over the top of Win2K. I haven't tried memtest, only Sandra and Prime95 which ran without issue. I'll give memtest a try with a fresh install and see what I can find. Thanks for the...
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    New XP Install - ton of issues with Ad-Aware, S&D, Firefox, etc.

    The system is not OC'd (but thanks for what I can only presume to be a smart-assed inquiry) and I am running SP2. I've run into the same issues regardless of whether I try and run the apps pre or post update installation. As previously noted, I encountered none of these issues when on Win2K.
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    New XP Install - ton of issues with Ad-Aware, S&D, Firefox, etc.

    bump before leaving work
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    DDO - Don't buy it

    Perhaps I should have been clearer and stated post OR view, rather than post/view. /shrug DDO, as far as I know, allows for the same and you only get access to other sections as part of being registered, though that also could have changed with release.
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    DDO - Don't buy it

    Lol, welcome to 2003-2004 where MMORPGs started only allowing registered users to post/view forums for their games. WWII Online, SWG, WoW, Shadowbane, etc. all function in very similar fashion. While I agree it does prevent the non-player from seeing what some players consider the negatives of...
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    New XP Install - ton of issues with Ad-Aware, S&D, Firefox, etc.

    I've recently moved from win2k to winxp pro and have performed the installation and relavent updates three times. With each installation I continue to run into the same issue, Firefox randomly hangs for 15-30sec, Ad-Aware starts and then stops but still shows a s process running, Search &...
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    Upgrade timing? Better to wait?

    Bueller? Bueller?
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    Upgrade timing? Better to wait?

    I've currently got a DFI 875B MB, Intel 3.2Hgz, 2gigs 3200Crucial RAM and an ATI X850XT video card. Overall I am pretty pleased with the setup, though BF2 and CS2 run a bit laggy beyond 1280x1024 with any AA beyond 2x on. I'm considering an moving to a DFI SLI-DR Expert, AMD 64 4000 and...
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    DFI 875B Ethernet trouble...

    I am in the process of reinstalling XP w/sp2 on a system with a DFI 875B motherboard. I've downloaded the drivers from DFI's site (they have one .zip for Lan drivers which covers all OS) but XP does not recognize any of the .inf files as suitable for the board and when I run the setup it tells...
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    BF2 Bug

    I had to do a full wipe for BF2 as I was previously running Win2k (still can't believe I got forced into XP) and have been pretty irritated with the experience overall. Not only does XP run dogged by comparison to 2k, but even with a fresh install BF2 was a bitch to get running. Screens take...
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    DFI Lanparty 875P-T

    I've hadn't checked the voltages (didnt' even think about it) as the board and PSU was the only thing unique to the situation. I had a hell of a time finding a 24 pin PSU to begin with, though maybe the one purchased (need to find out the moake/model) wasn't up to snuff.
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    DFI Lanparty 875P-T

    No one else has this board? If so, do you have any USB devices working with it? As an update, we've received our 3rd board from DFI which immediatly stopped working upon insertion of a USB keyboard and printer. At this rate I am at a total loss as to the issue, as is DFI who has stated they...
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    DFI Lanparty 875P-T

    bump for some info
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    DFI Lanparty 875P-T

    3-4 weeks ago I purchased a DFI 875P-T MB, Intel CPU and 2gigs of Corsair RAM as a built-out for one of the manager's at my work (not my selection of hardware, just puting together what they picked out). Upon receipt of the board, I found that it would not boot. Reset everything, tried 2...
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    ..:: Hot ::.. Staples $0.49 Sale. Free Shipping NEXT DAY!!

    Same issue here. Items ring up right but they want to bill $7.95 for shipping, odd.
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    Major Comp. Problems - Possible board issue?

    Well, I picked up a ne PSU today. Was going to get an OCZ Powerstream until I was told that they are all being recalled due to fire hazrd by OCZ and the store would not seel it to me. That being the case I picked up an X-Connect 500w, so I'll see how it goes...
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    Major Comp. Problems - Possible board issue?

    I've replaced the cables for the HDD and Floppy drives - tried both the 'normal' cables that come with the drive and picked up some new rounded cables as well. One thing I noticed this morning was the the bios shows my 12v line to read at 10.2v, could this be the issue? That seems awfully...
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    Major Comp. Problems - Possible board issue?

    Well, I've replaced the board with a new board and am having the same issue. So long as I only have one device on a drive channel, there is no issue. More then one device and you can here the drive(s) spin up/down, the machine becomes laggy and ultimately locks up. Only thing I can think of...
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    socket 478 mobo

    What about the DFI 875B, I've seen nothing but great reviews on that board, though it does seem a little pricey....
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    Major Comp. Problems - Possible board issue?

    That's what I am thinking too. I've just never had one go out on me. I've had the board for close to a year and the controller just failing seems a little odd, but that's the only thing I can think of.
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    Major Comp. Problems - Possible board issue?

    I've got a spare PSU I can try, so I'll give that a go. and I'll see about trying it outside the case just to see if it makes a difference or not. I've already removed and remounted everything and cleaned it up with compressed air, but at this point I'm willing to try anything, heh.
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    Major Comp. Problems - Possible board issue?

    Selfish bump
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    Major Comp. Problems - Possible board issue?

    I've currently got an Albetron 845 PVE Pro and am in the process of seeking a replacement due to what I believe to be a bas board. However, before I go down the road of rebuilding the machine, I thought I'd through out a hand and ask for the opinions of some folks around here as to if anything...
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    Need some suggestions on 865/875 board option....

    Alright, I know this questions gets asked 1000 times, but I need some input on a solid 865/875 solution. I currently have an Albetron 845 PEV Pro that is going on the fritz (I am unable to add any drive to my 1st IDE channel on slave without the machine locking up) and am seeking to upgrade to...
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    Is the EP-4PDA2+ no longer available?

    This was one of the better boards I've had experience with and with my current board in death throes, thought I'd pick one up. According to Epox, it's still available but I haven't found one anywhere and even Pricewatch doesn't have it listed. Anyone know anything?
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    Can I return the ATI Radeon9800 Pro to Best Buy? UPDATED (YES!)

    Keep in mind that some stores do catalog SKU and if it doesn't match their system you can't return it.
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    ALBATRON INTEL 845PE - Multiple Memory Sticks?

    Were you able to keep the memory overclocked or did you have to back it off after adding two sticks?
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    ALBATRON INTEL 845PE - Multiple Memory Sticks?

    bump, to keep from being burried under the dozen 'official' stickies :)
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    ALBATRON INTEL 845PE - Multiple Memory Sticks?

    I currently have an ALBATRON INTEL 845PE with one 512meg stick of DDR Ram OC'd to 400mhz I have seen that some boards have an issue with adding another stick of ram, and that it occassionaly has to do with the kind of RAM. Anyone here have this baord running with 2 512 sticks? If so, have...
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    Temp monitoring on a Alb. 845PEV...

    OK, gave that a try and the temp varies between -19C and 80C winbond diode 2. Obviously, this is not correct...anyone else have better luck with this particular board?
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    Temp monitoring on a Alb. 845PEV...

    OK, just finished putting my new machine together and have thus far been delighted with how easy it was to get it to OC. I am presently running a 2.4b at 2.88 with the voltage bumped up from 1.525 to 1.55 and the RAM running at DDR400. In the bios, it shows the chip running at @42C. However...
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    Noob question concerning new MB...

    OK, I recently got some new hardware in and am in the process of doing my upgrade. This is my first Intel board in some time (have been using VIA chipsets for the last several years) and want to make sure that everything goes smoothly on my upgrade. I know that on the VIA boards, one always...
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    CPU and memory pricing index??

    There used to be a fairly regular pricing index of CPU, memory, and video card pricing that appeared on Anandtech every 1-2 weeks. I haven't seen one in probably a month or so though. Has this coverage been suspended from the site? Should we expect to see it again or?
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    So how bout that 845PE roundup?

    Thanks. Didn't see that response. I am pretty disappointed to see that the 845PE round-up turned out just like the last 'big round-up" that we were going to be getting, ie the 845P/G round-up. Would have been nice to have just come out and said, "hey its not happening, don't have the time"...
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    So how bout that 845PE roundup?

    Is it still coming? Anyone have any news?
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    So about that 845PE roundup?

    This still coming or has it gone the way of the 845P/G round-up from back in the day? Any official word on this?
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    *UPDATE* 15-way 845PE Roundup

    Not to complain, but is this review going to end up like the 845G review? I really enjoy the reviews you put together, and can certianly appreciate the amount of work that goes into this 13-way round-up, I just hope this doesn't wind up like the 845G review and fall by the wayside due to so...
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    845G round-up? Is this a dead-issue?

    Pretty much sums it up. Anyone know if this is now a dead-issue for Anandtech? I know at one time it was Sept., then mid Sept., then next week, etc., etc. Any official word on this?
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    Is the 845G reveiw still coming out?

    Lot of us would like to know on this. At this point, I might be skipping the 1st run of boards and waiting for the next revision of 845G/E boards to make my purchase. Tom's did a review recently, and the Asus and Gigabyte both came away with flying colors...but of course the Gigabyte board...