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    Abit 5600 Ultra OTES + Nvidia 71.84

    Hi all, I don't know whether anyone else has this problem, but I tried installing this new driver the other night and the fan on the GFX card never stops. Uusally the fan only spins up when the card is being pushed (Games Etc) I have resorted back to an older driver which has sorted the...
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    Another 2500 Barton O/C

    Hi everone, I have trawled through all the other posts to find a solution but nothing seems to work. I am trying OC to just 200 FSB to achieve the 2.2 Ghz speed but its not prime 95 stable, it fails after about 2 mins, here is my setup spec :- Athlon XP 2500+ Barton Coolermaster Aero Lite 7...
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    Motherboard Monitor 5

    Hi all, I have downloaded MBM 5 to verify my temps (Using Abit EQ) and the temps displayed just show 0,0,0 I have a ABit AN7 board, do I need to alter the settings in MBM? Thanks in advance Mark.
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    Overclocking with a Abit AN7 Mobo

    Hi all, Does anyone else have one of these boards because I really don't don't trust the temp readouts (Abit EQ) With my old ASUS Board the CPU temp never went over 55 but with my new board it is quite happy to up to 60-65. I tried a mild overclock FSB 190 - 1.65 V Core and the CPU temp nearly...
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    Abit AN7 Various things

    Hi all, I recently purchased this motherboard and I have found that the temp readings are a bit screwey. The CPU temp fluxuates greatly,ranging from 45 - 65 depending on load (Using Abit EQ). On my old ASUS mobo the temp ranged from 44-54 (Using ASUS Probe). Should I be paying any attention to...
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    User Accounts - XP PRO

    Hi all, I recently installed Microsoft.net on my machine, prior to this my computer booted straight into windows because I only had one account on there. Now the .net has created an hidden account for itself and no longer boots straight into windows, you have to click on my name on the user...
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    Cloning my Hard Disk

    Hi all, This is driving me nuts - I have just bought a new Seagate Barracude 120 Gig HD and I am trying to clone my old one so I don't have to reinstall. I have tried both Ghost 2003 and now Partition Magic but with no luck. With Ghost 2003 it fails at about 38% and with Partition Magic I keep...
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    Which Wireless Router would you Recommend?

    Hi, As the title asks - I am looking to spend about £50-£70 for a wireless router. I have 2 PC sharing the internet currently, but obviously one needs to be on so that the other has the internet, also the other PC can't click on links via google - must be a problem with the proxy program. I've...
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    Jerky Avi Playback

    Hi all, Need a bit of help with this one - recently I have found that some of my downloaded AVI films are really jerky (unwatchable) they have all been Winrar'ed up. I downloaded them Using Bittorrent, they are all DVD quality. Its not my PC spec. I used Video lan for playback on one of them...
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    Limiting Bandwith

    Hi all, Current set up :- 2 PC's connected Via Wireless - Both Sharing the Internet - using a Proxy Program. I leave my PC (Internet Connection) on all day so my dads PC can access the internet - I like this because I can download all day. The thing is he has been complaining the his internet...
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    Internet Connection Sharing

    Hi all, I just trying to work out how to configure this. I have 2 PC's on a wireless network, I am using a proxy program to share the Internet. I originally tried to use Windows Internet Connection Sharing (Windows XP) but I wasn't sure how to configure it. Do you enable it on the Comms...
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    Is cotton wool ok to use to clean CPU and HS?

    Hi all, As the title says. I've got some Isopropyl Alcohol also. Thx in advance. Mark.
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    Thermal Paste Cleaner

    Hi Guys, Has anyone used this product, is it any good :- Akasa TIM-clean CPU & Heatsink Cleaner (OA-001-AK) Citrus based solvent that removes thermal pads and Silver based thermal grease. Price: £4.50 (£5.29 Including VAT at 17.5%) Its on Overclockers.co.uk Thanks Mark.
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    Overclocking - Getting on my Nerves

    Hi all, The story so far (Been reading everyone else's, so I thought I would give my 2 cents) I have been reading posts about O/C for about 1 month and I decided to Upgrade my CPU from a AMD 2000+ Palo to a AMD 2500+ Barton. I received the processor yesterday and installed it, experimented...
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    Thermal Paste

    Hi All, Just out of interest, does thermal paste lose its effectiveness if left exposed in the air. I bought a new HSF about 2/3 weeks ago and install that on my old processor applying the given paste. I kept the small packet in my room. Today I installed my New 2500+ and reused the same...
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    Will my Mobo restricted my Overclocking

    Hi all, I have just found out that my Mobo is a A7V8X and not a A7V8X - X. I have just ordered myself a new 2500+ Barton(It hasn't arrived yet) Is this going to affect how much I overclock it by? (Please say no :) ) Mark. Mobo - ASUS A7V8X AMD XP 2000+ (Palomine :( ) 512MB - PC2700 DDR SDRAM...
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    AMD 2500+ Barton

    Hi all, I am probably going to get a new processor in the very near future, I just needed to know :- 1) Do all AMD 2500+ have Barton cores? 2) Where's the best place to buy them? (Which websites) Thanks Mark. Mobo - ASUS A7V8X-X AMD XP 2000+ (Palomine :-( ) 512MB - PC2700 DDR SDRAM 184...
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    AMD 2000+ Pretty much Unclockable

    Hi all, I have been reading up and experimenting with overclocking for the last couple of weeks and getting nowhere. System Specs :- Mobo - ASUS A7V8X-X AMD XP 2000+ (Palomine :-( ) 512MB - PC2700 DDR SDRAM 184 Dimm Geforce Ti4200 64MB Coolmaster Heatink and Fan (Adjustable Standard FSB...
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    Wireless - Proxy - Google links fail to load

    Hi all, I have recently set up a wireless network to share the internet using 2 Wireless Cards. I am using a proxy program - Win proxy I think. Everything seems to working ok (After a couple of weeks of setting up) The only problem is with the second computer, If you search on Google and try...
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    Bad Ventilation?

    Hi all, My PC temps are a little high for my liking. At Start up they are about 51 / 30 (CPU/MB) then once it has been on for a while it will idle at 54/35. Underload they can go up to 62/37. I have a ATX Tower with a 80mm fan sucking cold air in from the front at the bottom, and standard CPU...
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    Wireless Network - 2 PC's - Ongoing Saga

    Hi all, Sorry for all the annoying posts, but I am trying to learn asmuch as possible to sort out our wireless connection problem in our household. Current setup :- 2 PC's (One Upstairs, One down) 2 Wireless Cards, 1 in each PC. The main comp mine has a DSL Connection and the idea is to share...
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    Freeserve ADSL - Connection drop

    Hi all, Does any1 know if your connection gets cut after a certain amount of time if the computer is idling? (Not sending or receiving data) I know BB is always on, but you still have to log on. If the connection is dropped, is there anyway to disable this? Thanks in advance Mark.
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    Wireless Network - 2 PC's - Having Trouble

    Hi all, I am trying to set up a wireless network between 2 PC's using 2 Belkin Wireless Desktop cards so that they can share a DSL Connection. Both machines are running XP, I have installed the hardware and software correctly as far as I know. I can ping one machine from the other and vice...
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    MPEGS and TV Out

    Hi All, I'm having trouble playing Mpegs using Windows Media Player 9 through my TV-Out, the image is displayed on my monitor but not the tele. All other File formats work fine, any ideas? AMD 2000+ 500Mb RAM Geforce MMX420 Windows XP Any Help Appreciated Mark.