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    New Build, some questions (memory, Asus Rampage Formula, Bios, etc)...

    Hello - I have recently ordered some parts to build a new rig. The components I'll be using are: Power Supply: CORSAIR CMPSU-1000HX 1000W Mobo: ASUS RAMPAGE FORMULA CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Heatsync: ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler Memory: Corsair Twin 2X 4GB PC-6400 DDR2...
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    System won't POST, please help...

    Hello - I have a system in my sig that I built about 1 year ago and its been running great. The other night, it restarted itself, and came to a black screen. After I manually restarted (by hitting the reset button on the case) I was able to get in the BIOS and noticed all my memory timing...
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    Anyone have the XFX PV-T70F-UND7 7800 GTX? Which is best driver to use?

    Hello, I purchased the XFX PV-T70F-UND7 7800GTX video card (which comes OC'd at 490MHZ). This card seems to have some serious issues - BSOD's all the time, graphic glitches, games freezing. I'm wondering what drivers you guys are using with this card? Do i need to underclock it? is 490Mhz just...
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    Far Cry and patch 1.31 - Locks up every 5 seconds on my power rig...

    Hello, I have upgraded to the rig in my signature, and I recently reinstalled Far Cry. I think installed the 1.3 patch, then the 1.31 patch thinking that it would be fully updated. However, now the game seems to "lock up" every 5 seconds or so. It just halts, but I can still here the sound...
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    wireless Bridge or PCI card better for Desktop (bandwidth wise?)

    Hello, I have a linksys wireless router with "speedboost", wireless G. I have to connect my desktop to my wireless network and I'm not sure if I'd be better off buying the linksys wireless Bridge (about $120) or a PCI wireless adaptor (about $50). I want whichever will give me the most speed...
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    my new Dell 2001FP LCD plays DVD's and video files distorted at full screen? need help

    Hello, I have a Dell UltraSharp 2001FP 20.1-inch Flat Panel LCD monitor, and i just tested out a DVD using Cyberlink PowerDVD software. It looks great, but once I make it full screen, the video gets very distorted. So I took an old avi file I have and played it in windows media player v10, when...
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    my 2001FP LCD (dell model) plays video files/DVD's distorted at full screen...

    Hello, I have a Dell UltraSharp 2001FP 20.1-inch Flat Panel LCD monitor, and i just tested out a DVD using Cyberlink PowerDVD software. It looks great, but once I make it full screen, the video gets very distorted. So I took an old avi file I have and played it in windows media player v10...
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    Is changing the location of the "My Documents" folder bad? Can it mess anything up?

    Hello, I recently built my new rig, and I now have a raptor HDD which is 74 gigs. In an effort to conserve space on it (I install a lot of games), I was thinking of moving the target of the "My Documents" folder. I have currently about 10 gigs worth of files in "My Documents" and I want to move...
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    HELP! Trying to build new system FX-55, Neo 2, and loud beep on POST???

    Hello, Using AMD FX-55 cpu and the MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum motherboard. I am trying to POST my new rig and all I get when I turn on the power is a LOUD beep/tone that doesn't stop. All I have right now are the power connectors, 1 DDR stick, and the AGP graphics card in. Nothing else. Ofcourse...
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    Installing XP on new FX-55 rig...Have some SATA HDD question

    Hello, I will be assembling my new rig tomorrow, and I had a couple questions. I have read that to install windows to a SATA drive, you have to press F6 during the install..is this true? I didn't do that on my current system, and it has a sata drive (windows found it just fine). Also, on the...
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    eMachine m6811 and DVD's skipping frames...

    Hello all, I got an eMachines m6811 and I love it. The one thing I notice is that the system skips when I try to watch a DVD on it. It seems like it happens every 5 seconds or so, and it is very annoying. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone can help me out. I am using the latest Omega video...
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    is this the normail eMachine m6811 crack?

    Hello, I recently bought the eMachines m6811 and I do love it. But today (5 days after purchase), I have a crack on it. My question is this, can you tell from the Pic if this is the "hinge" crack everyone talks about? I ask because technically, this is not the hinge but next to it. Thanks...
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    oh no, my new 6800 Ultra has issues, need help

    Hello, I didn't get a lot of answers on a different forum, so I thought I might get more help here. I just got my Albatron 6800 Ultra and got everything set up. Not overclocking it or anything, I was playing far cry when it quit to my windows desktop and I took the screen cap below (do I need a...
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    got my Albatron 6800 Ultra from newegg...my power supply enough?

    Hello all, I just ordered an Albatron 6800 Ultra from newegg.com for $599 (about $100 over msrp, but thats the price for being an early adoptor). Anyway, I was just wondering if anyone has tested this card out with a 480 watt power supply, as that is what I have and I want to make sure it will...