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    Lockup with my 6800GT card

    Ok guys. I have a BFG 6800GT card that is locking up in games (esp Command and Conquer Generals). I have the latest drivers/game updates. I have AGP fastwirte diabled in bios. I called BFG who suggested it might be a IRQ sharing problem as I am running XP. My VC has its IRQ at 16 and is sharing...
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    I got my 3500+ to 2.7 today

    Finally. Upped my vore to 1.5 (now reads 1.52 in cpu-z), and over vid of 5%. I was prime 95 stable for 30 minutes before it errored. Not bad
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    WHat would it take to run my RAM 1:1

    I have a ram divider ar 5:4 (166) iin my bios. I am currently at 2.64 GHZ with my 3500+. I have my OCZ El Platinum Rev2 ram set at 2-2-2-5 timings and 1t. ISn't it alot faster to run your ram 1:1?? I currently have the fsb at 240 (x11). How could I do this? Also, is it worth getiing the RAM...
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    What is the best driver for my 6800GT??

    What is the best driver to get for my 6800GT overclocked to 400/1100?? I know there are alot of beta drivers out there along with the official Nvidia drivers. I mainly play games. Thanks PVD
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    3500+ Winchester O/C Results

    So I have my rig completely stable with Prime 95 at 2.53 GHZ with still the stock voltages. My RAM is set at 2-2-2-5 right now running fine. My question is, do I now up the multipliers further (right now 11 x 230) until I start to get system instablility, and then up my vcore to +3% ?? My HT is...
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    How to start overclocking. Help!!!!

    I have a MSI Neo2 Platinum with a 3500+ AMD Winchester. I also have OCZ El Platinum rev 2 RAM. My system is built, CPU temps stable at 35-38 C with my XP-90 and 92mm Panaflo. I am ready to OC my CPU. I have read numerous articles and guides on the basics of OC'ing. It is an overwhelming amount...
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    Program for monitoring temps

    Is there a GOOD program for monitoring cpu, VC, and system temps in XP?????
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    So I format my Raptor- "Fail to boot OS"....HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!

    OK, I have gone through countless hardware problems getting this system up and running. I have had a DOA Leadtek 6800gt, a processor that got up to 65 degrees C and cut itself off after only formatting the HD, and now this. I know I have a SATA drive and hit f6 anf put the "g72-nvsa020 nforce 3...
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    So I format my Raptor- "Fail to boot OS"....HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!

    OK, I have gone through countless hardware problems getting this system up and running. I have had a DOA Leadtek 6800gt, a processor that got up to 65 degrees C and cut itself off after only formatting the HD, and now this. I know I have a SATA drive and hit f6 anf put the "g72-nvsa020 nforce 3...
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    I plan to overclock, so should I install SATA on slot 3?

    I plan to o/c my system once I get all of these damn kinks worked out. Question- I have read where you need the sata drive installed in slot 3 or 4 for the system to OC. SHould I put my raptor in slot 3 for the initial windows installation? Will it be ok??
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    Where do you buy 99% Isopropyl alcohol??

    I need to remove some thermal paste from my processor and the pins on the processor (long story). Where do I find the strong stuff??
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    Installing a Raptor SATA and IDE WD

    So I am installing XP on my new system. I choose to intall xp on the raptor but it still wants to put files on the IDE. When does XP recognize the raptor as an sata drive?? Also, the MSI neo2 came with RAID/SATA driver disk. WHen i push F6, the only option to install 3rd party drivers is nvdia...
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    Installing a Raptor SATA and IDE WD

    So I am installing XP on my new system. I choose to intall xp on the raptor but it still wants to put files on the IDE. When does XP recognize the raptor as an sata drive?? Also, the MSI neo2 came with RAID/SATA driver disk. WHen i push F6, the only option to install 3rd party drivers is nvdia...
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    Question on processor mounting/cleaning

    SO my socket 939 3500+ 90nm AMD started to overheat while I was formatting my hardrive. The good folks here on this forum thought it might be my heatsink was not mounted properly. I took off the chip from the heatsink and managed to drop it on my case (I know I am a dumbass). So I use a credit...
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    What the hell is going on with my new system??????

    Okay. SO I build my new system today after several days of troubleshooting (my leadtek 6800gt was DOA, so I got a new BFG 6800GT today). After I start formatting my Raptor dive for windows my computer shuts off (after 50% NFTS format). I am like, hmmm.. So I restart my system, go to my bios of...
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    So I received my Leadtek 6800GT and it was broken

    Damn Leadtek. Thing looks awesome. Weighs 10 lbs b/c of the sweet Heatsink. Only problem is I boot up my bios for 1st time and see nothing but white and blue artifacts. CAlled LEadtek tech support and said rma it. Only problem is Leadtek is out of stock and ewiz is too. Returning it to ewiz and...
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    Owners of the Coolermaster Wavemaster

    I recently bought the wavemaster and will be assemblying my system tomorrow. Is there anything I should know?? I am worried about the airflow as I will be OC my 3500 to 2.6 or 2.7. I bought an xp-90 and 92mm Panaflo for the processor, and am considering adding a 4th fan where the top usb...
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    Hooking up Power Supply

    How do I know what rails go to which?? I bought an ANtec 550w formy new system that gets here this week. How Do i know how to distribute the rails?? THe ANtec manual sucks. thanks guys
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    Best Program for burning DVD Image file??

    So I d/l these movies that are a single image file (.img file). I burned these movies using recordnow and will play in my dvd drive of my computer but 50% won't play in my 2 dvd players connected to my TV, WTF??? I am using TDK DVD-Rs. Does anyone use a program to burn image files with greater...
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    Help!! 3 or 4 pin connector for fan for MSI Neo2platinum MB

    I am looking to buy a xp-90 and panaflo fan for my new rig. I need to know what adapter I need to get to power it thru the MB. I am getting a MSI Neo2platinum. Thanks :)
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    Does SATA really make that much of a difference??

    So I bought my new system (see sig below). I got 2 WD IDE 7200 rpm 250 gig hard drives for $102 each at a local Microcenter here (huge sale) for a RAID setup. I was interested if the benchmarks and actual real world use actually make it that much of a difference as I can still return my drives I...
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    Buying tonight- MSI k8n Neo2 platinum or Asus A8v

    for my new system with an AMD 3500+ 90nm for Overclocking with 2 IDE WD Drives. I am getting a cpu/motherboard bundle from Monarch so it will be tested and updated. Appreciate your immediate help!!!!
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    Buying a video card today! Leadtek 6800GT vs BFG

    Help guys!!!!! Ordering a new vid card for my system today. Here is the 2 companies 1. BFG 6800GT- $400- OC out of box, good warranty 2. Leadtek 6800GT- $385 - GOOD heatsink allows for great OC'ing??? I am leaning towards the Leadtek b/c of the awesome heatsink. ANy ideas or...
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    anybody know if the asus a8v supports ncq?

    NCQ for hardrives?? Was looking at the new seagates with ncq.
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    Which RAM to O/C a 3500+ 90nm ????

    I am getting a system that will consist of the ASUS A8v and the AMD 3500+ 90nm WInchester core. I need some good ram to O/c this rig to 2.6 or higher. What RAM do you recommend? I was thinking about the OCZ El Platinum rev2 3200, but is on the pricey side ($290). It does have 2-2-2-5 latencies...
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    x800XT PE cards from ATI.com

    well they are selling the X800 XT PE cards on Ati's website ($500). They list them as out of stock. Just so you know (i called them), they said they won't have any available until end of December :( You know they are pumping them out to sell for $800 on ebay and other merchants
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    So I am buying a new VCard. X800XT vs 6800GT

    I am buying a new system and am trying to decide between these 2 cards. I know the 6800 can OC to Ultra speeds in most scenarios, but can the x800XT OC to PE speeds?? Anybody out there with a XT tahn can comment?? I know I can score the GT for around $400 and an XT for around $450. I am...
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    Coolermaster Wavemaster + PS

    I think I have decided to go with the silver wavemaster for my new system. What do you think would be a good 480+ watt PS to power my OC'd 3500+ system?? I was thinking about the Fortron 530W PS for only $75 http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=17-104-968&depa=0 Anybody have any...
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    What's the best video card $400 can buy??

    Interested in ideas for my new system. I will O/C the card too. Probably a Geforce 6800 GT vs X800 pro flashed to x800XT??
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    Buy a AMD 3200+ 90nm processor??

    I am getting a new computer in the next few weeks. I was going to get a 3200 nm to overclock to 2.4-2.5 mhz. Is this the best processor to get? I heard it was better than the 3000+ nm b/c of the multiplier ratio. How about spending the extra hundred to get the 3500+ to overclock?? Is it that...
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    Opinion on the Thermaltake Tsunami with 400w PS

    Hey guys. I am building a new gaming rig this week. I was interested in this case with included PS for this system AMD 3200+ 90nm Winchester (O/C to hopefully 2.4-2.5) Asus Av8 rev2 motherboard OCZ El Platinum rev2 1GB RAM Leadtek Geforce 6800 GT 2 WD 10,000 rpm Raptors in RAID config...
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    Buying a new gaming system. How does this look???

    Ok guys. Going to buy within the next week. Idon't have money to wait for SLI. I will upgrade in the future (1-2 years). How does this system look: AMD 3200+ 90nm Winchester (O/C to hopefully 2.4-2.5) Asus Av8 rev2 motherboard OCZ El Platinum rev2 1GB RAM Leadtek Geforce 6800 GT 2 WD...
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    What do you think of this Antec case?

    http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=11-129-127&depa=1 I am going to buy a 3200+ AMD Winchester 90nm and get a 6800GT, and want to overclock. Is this case cool enough? Also, I am not sure a 380 watt PS will be enough. I am also getting 10,000 rpm raptors for RAID, and a ASUS rev2. Thoughts...