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    Does Not Exist, My Ideal mini-ITX Motherboard?

    Haven't finished half my stuff, am supposedly cutting back, and now have a wild hair about mini-ITX......... Anyway a big small case nut and started really liking the SG05 & SG06 cases and wondered about mini-ITX motherboards. So what I would like to find...... 1. Takes AMD AM2+/AM3 2...
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    Happy Mother's Day to All!!

    Wishing everyone's Mother a very happy and safe Mother's Day!!
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    MSI 785GM-E65 Can't Access Votages in Bios

    Have started trying my hand at oc'ing this mobo with a PII X4 955 and right off the bat I hit a wall in the bios.........I CAN"T ACCESS THE VOTAGES!!!! What am I missing?
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    Good Oc'ing But Affordable AMD mATX Motherboard

    It appears I may have fried the TA780G AM2+ mobo that is/was part of this build CASE: SilverStone SOG1 PSU: Enermax Infiniti 650W MOBO: Biostar Tf780G AM2+ CPU: AMD PI X3 8750BE HSF: http://www.wizdforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7582] Cuplex XT di[/url] GPU: Evga 8800GTS...
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    Killed A PSU???

    Okay think I've done a real NOOB here and killed my psu. On my water cooled mATX build had everything hooked up to do the leak test and used the "jumper" provided to bypass the mobo. Had an initial major leak (didn't seat on of the tubes all the way) which side tracked me for a bit. After...
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    SG01 Evo Case Front Audio to TA780G M2+

    As it seems the manufacturers like to call the same thing different names I'm having an issue with hooking up my Silverstone SG01's front audio cable to my Biostar TA780G M2+ mobo. Below is what I have and some of my guesses. SG01: L-RET in series with L-OUT R-RET in series with R-OUT...
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    Evga 9600GSO & "Unsupported Video" Issues

    Okay I've loaded aystem to a co-worker to see if he could use it with his Toshiba 46" for games. He has called to say it shows XP loading but when it finishes the "unsupported video" error shows up. Now is this a setting on the TV or beyound the ability of the...
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    GPU Cooler Mounting Hardware

    Okay got ready to mount my AquagraFX G92 to a 8800GTS G92 and realized there is no mounting hardware.........supposed to use what comes with the gpu. :disgust: Well I don't want to do that so need suggestions to either a source or size for the bolts, etc. :D:scratch:
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    Going NOOB on My M3A78-CM Here

    Okay getting ready to bring the HDD over that is set up for the last version of DreamCatcher. As it used the nView it has the nvidia drivers while the -CM is ATI. What all should I delete before trying to install the ATI stuff. Also the HDD has the drivers for the 8800GT that will be going into...
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    Memory for my Kuma 7750BE & Asus M3A78-CM?

    When I originally purchased these items I also purchase a set of F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK, however for whatever reason they do not want to work with the proc/mobo. Suggestions for some PC-8600s that "will" work with what I have? Or better yet suggestions on how to make the g. skill work!! This is...
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    Back I/O Plate for Asus M3A78-CM

    Would anyone know a source(s) for the I/O back plate for a M3A78-CM?? Mine is an open box from the egg and came as a true bare board.
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    High CFM - Low dBA 80mm Fans - Impossible?

    Thinking ahead on the build for DreamCatcher v3.0's case cooling. It is going into a SOG1 Evolution and comes with the two stock fans which some say are noisy but even with google haven't found the specs for them. Anyway any suggestions for a high CFM / Low Noise (as much as possible) 80 x...
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    7750BE or M3A78-CM.....Whose at Fault?? Resolved - Somewhat...

    Covering all my bases as I don't have much time to make a decision to RMA one or the other......... Here is the skinny that I need suggestions for.......... Picked up an open box M3A78-CM from the egg. Also ordered a 7750BE and PC-3800 g. skill to run in a build. The board arrived...
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    M3A78-CM or 7750BE....Whose at Fault? (Working now but.....)

    Covering all my bases as I don't have much time to make a decision to RMA one or the other......... Here is the skinny that I need suggestions for.......... Picked up an open box M3A78-CM from the egg. Also ordered a 7750BE and PC-3800 g. skill to run in a build. The board arrived...
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    NOOB Stuff, Same HDD/XP - New mobo/cpu/mem

    :o Here's one from a software challenged person....... if I were to replace the mobo/proc/mem in an existing system, what is required from the XP-Pro or Home? Re-install or just re-initialize?
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    Which Mobo Assy with Which System?

    Looking for some thoughts on a potential major systems components swap. Systems & Function: YsSMN = backup / gamer / LAN SYS / folding BHrDx = file & printer server / folding Kermit = dedicated SMP folder (Ubunto) Available Mobo Assemblies: Foxconn A74MX-K / Brisbane 4000+ @...
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    Foxconn A74MX-K

    Anyone here do any work with one of these? If so how is the overclocking capabilities??? http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813186151
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    Chaintech 7NIL1 and more

    Had assembled an acrylic Micro-ATX case with said board several months ago and had boot-up issues where there wasn't any video and the speaker was making like the European style of siren sounds. Took it apart and set it aside to do something else. After reworking some case fitting problems...
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    SOYO SY-KT600DRAGON +V2.0 with "Corrupt" BIOS

    Okay you Soyo gurus, I?ve just ?inherited? ;) a SOYO SY-KT600DRAGON +V2.0 mobo with a ?corrupt? bios. Prior owner stated ?The motherboard needs a new bios from soyo. I tried to clear the BIOS and messed it up.? :roll: What can you tell me about this board and (did a quick scan & didn?t...
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    Hercules 3D Phrophet 9800

    Okay you ATI gurus, tell what I have. I've picked up one of these cards bare and I do mean bare - just the card, power "adapter/cable" and a anti-static bag. Can't seem to find a "company" web site on google, so need info and suggestions. Did see some interesting stuff about "flashing" it to...
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    ATA > SATA Converter

    While changing horses in mid-stream :roll: , have found myself looking at a possible hybrid system issue. Currently have a 160gb SATA and a couple of ATA 80gb HDDs. Would like to run the two 80s in raid whatever and use the 160 as the primary. BUUUUT would like to use SATA cables, as this is...
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    Did I Screw Myself with a 939 3400+?

    Okay you AMD64 gurus HELP!! I think my lack of knowledge just got me ripped. :( :( I picked up a 939 off of ebay and everywhere I go they just talk about the non-capatibility it has with most mobo?s. It is an ADA3400DEP4AZ 939 3400+ 2.2 GHz. The seller says it is a Newcastle but another site...
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    XP 2800+ or Mobile 2500+

    Putting together a system for a friend the basic specs are: NF7-S rev 2 XFX FX5900XT 2x256 Corsair TwinX 1024C2PT With a 2800+(unlocked supposedly) Or a 2500+ mobile (IQXEA0330VPMW) What would give him the most mileage? Oc'ing is not his primary goal, but would like the headroom.
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    XP2800+ or 2500+ Mobile

    Putting together a system for a friend the basic specs are: NF7-S rev 2 XFX FX5900XT 2x256 Corsair TwinX 1024C2PT With a 2800+(unlocked supposedly) Or a 2500+ mobile (IQXEA0330VPMW) What would give him the most mileage? Oc'ing is not his primary goal, but would like the headroom.
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    Mobo "Clean up"

    Just picked up a used NF7-S (third owner) that started life in a "smoker's" machine. While it does have the some odor of "smoke" (smells more like cooked electronics > oc'ing!! :shocked: :D) there seems to be a residue that dust, etc. is sticking to. Any suggestions on what to use for cleaning...
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    Most Mileage > 2500+ Barton or 2400+ Mobile?

    Putting together this basic set up: Shuttle AN35N Ultra, 2x256 bh5 + 1x512 ch5 PC3200 TwinMOS, 462 hsf, & Sapphire 9500 Pro ("L" shape). Now what is going to give me the most "mileage" my current unlocked 2500+ (AXDA0314MPMW) or a 2400+ Mobile? Would the "extra" cost of purchasing the...
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    What to Expect From an Unlocked 2400+?

    Recently have gone on a buying spree that has netted me several cpus > one of which is a 2400+ (AIUB0249WPCW). Thinking about picking up a Shuttle AN35N Ultra to put it in. With decent Ram (whatever that means!) what could I expect out of this critter? :confused: Also have a...