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    Are these crashes RAM related?

    That error ocurred when I ran memtest in windows. I just ran it by booting from CD and it ran perfectly with no errors for like five hours. Does this mean it is certainly a driver problem?
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    Are these crashes RAM related?

    Duvie: Do you mean the specs from my bios? Sniper: I'm not overclocking if that's what you mean. If not, how would I do this?
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    Are these crashes RAM related?

    Just ran memtest for about 4 hours and made 10 passes with zero errors. I turned off the reboot option when I get an error message so now Half-Life 2 just crashes desktop and farcry demo crashes and reports an access exception. Could this be related to directx problems somehow?
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    Are these crashes RAM related?

    Just ran memtest for about 30 mins until it got to 190% with zero errors. When I clicked "end test" the system rebooted and gave me the same error. Any ideas?
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    Are these crashes RAM related?

    Whenever I run Farcry or HL2 demos, after about 2 minutes or so, I hear a beep and the system reboots and upon the next boot says I have recovered from a serious error. The technical details section included these files in its error report...
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    Are these normal temps?

    Are the chipset temps and fan revs within normal limits; would they cause you to crash all the time?
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    Problem with DirectX

    I got the redist version from microsoft from two sources already
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    Are these normal temps?

    Farcry and HL2 demos always crash on my pc and either reboot or crash to desktop and remove my wallpaper with a blue screen. I have the latest drivers and scored a 58000+ on Aquamark. Here are the temps I got from my DFI NF4 UT bios: Core...
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    Problem with DirectX

    I've tried to reinstall it several times but when I get past the copyright agreement and click next to install it instantly goes to the "finished" screen and says it is done.
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    Problem with DirectX

    bump..........anyone?
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    Problem with DirectX

    I'm having a problem running some games like Farcry and HL2 demos, so I ran dxdiag and under the "system" tab I noticed it had my directx version listed as directX9b. I've downloaded the directx9c version and installed it already so I'm confused now. I'd appreciate any answers or suggestions.
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    3dmark won't run

    When I try to run 3dmark03, I get a small error window that says "direct3d initialization failed". Any ideas what this is? I have the latest catalyst 5.3 drivers for my x800xl and I have DirectX9.0c as well.
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    Queston about PCI-e port and vid card on my mobo

    Has anyone else had this problem relating to the motherboard fan and their vid card?
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    Queston about PCI-e port and vid card on my mobo

    Diablo, you seem to have the same motherboard as I do. Did your vid card impede the mobo fan from working? If so what did you do? Also, can you go into detail on how each slot operates independently.
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    Queston about PCI-e port and vid card on my mobo

    Yeah, it works, but I was just trying to find out if it was common for a vid card to bang against the motherboard fan in such a way and what is usually done about it. For example if I wanted to add a second vid card, would I remove the mobo fan or relocate it or what?
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    Queston about PCI-e port and vid card on my mobo

    I have a DFI lanparty NF4 and it has 2 pci-e slots for video cards. Does it matter which one of these slots I plug the card into becuase I was not able to use the PCIE1 slot due to the fact that the motherboard's fan was being impeded by the end of the card. Currently the card is installed in...
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    Need help installing stock heatsink on AMD 3200+

    Okay, I'll do that. Thanks for helping me with the HSF. :thumbsup:
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    Need help installing stock heatsink on AMD 3200+

    OK it's in. Thanks for the help, Ike. BTW, there are 2 pci-express slots for video cards. When I insert the card into pcie 1 the end of the card causes the fan with the DFI logo on it to become immobile. (Pic) Can I simply insert the card into slot pcie3? Sorry if I am asking too many...
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    Need help installing stock heatsink on AMD 3200+

    Yes there is a metal arm but it only has one hole on each end.
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    Dual channel motherboard RAM question.

    its a lanparty NF4 ultra D.
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    Need help installing stock heatsink on AMD 3200+

    OK. This manual is not the one that shipped with my mobo but thanks anyway. The HSF that is pictured on page 27 with the three prongs and the metal arm is not the one that came with my processor.
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    Need help installing stock heatsink on AMD 3200+

    I'm afraid to say that the manual for this mobo isn't very good as it doesn't have a step by step on anything. Only a quickstart guide and some other stuff. If anyone has the lanparty NF4 ultra d mobo manual feel free to tell me which page you are referring to.
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    Need help installing stock heatsink on AMD 3200+

    I'm referring to the fold-out illustrated instructions that come with the processor.
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    Dual channel motherboard RAM question.

    I have a mobo that supports dual channel RAM and I have a gig of this Corsair RAM. Should I snap it into DIMMs 1 and 2 or is there another setup that I can go with?
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    Need help installing stock heatsink on AMD 3200+

    BTW, does it matter if the black arm on my HSF does not look like the wraparound in the instructions? When you say to hook it under this part, are you thinking of the arm being like an "L"-shaped device?
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    Need help installing stock heatsink on AMD 3200+

    Thanks Ike. As for the orientation of the HSF, there is a small black locking arm on it. How should this be alinged? If I were facing the processor head on so that it was right side up and the locking arm is to my right, where should the clip with the black arm be on the HSF?
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    Need help installing stock heatsink on AMD 3200+

    Hi guys, this is my first build and I have a question about installing the retail heatsink and fan on an AMD athlon 64 3200+. I'm installing it on a Lanparty NF4 Motherboard and I've already snapped the processor in and locked it in place. I'm just having trouble finding which way the...
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    Standoffs on Lanparty NF4

    I'm building my first rig and I wanted to know if I should use as many standoffs as there are holes in the motherboard. If the mobo has 10 holes, should I use 10 standoffs or is that not neccessary? thanks
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    Critique this noob's first system build!

    One last question: will the 380w psu be sufficient for what I have? (see above post)
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    Critique this noob's first system build!

    I ordered all my stuff today. Thanks for the helpful advice, guys. Here is what I went with: Processor: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ winchester - $190 Memory: 1GB Corsair Value Select DDR PC3200 - $97 Video: ATI Radeon X800XL - $294 Mobo: DFI Lanparty UT NF4 Ultra D- $137 Case: Antec Sonata...
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    Is the Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 loud?

    I've read some reviews on Newegg saying that this drive is loud and that clicking can be heard when it seeks. I'm not a quiet freak or anything but I just can't stand loud clicking whenever I do so much as open a new window. If this clicking is barely audible I'll buy the drive. Can anyone...
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    Critique this noob's first system build!

    By the way, should I get the OEM processor that comes alone for $180 or the retail version that has a heatsink and fan for $190? Remember I am getting an AMD athlon 64 3200 winchester 939. -Thanks
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    Critique this noob's first system build!

    Well, I just did a search and couldn't come up with anything about x800 pro vs. x800xl. As for now I'll be sticking to the ati x800xl unless someone convinces me otherwise.
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    Critique this noob's first system build!

    Thanks for walking me through all of this stuff. I've decided to go with the ATI x800xl and the UT NF4 mobo. What do you guys think about this hard drive?
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    Critique this noob's first system build!

    If i were to go with the PCI-E, what video card would be comparable to the 6800gt as I have not seen any non-agp that are reasonably priced?
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    Critique this noob's first system build!

    Can anyone tell me what they would change about this so far: Processor: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ winchester Memory: 1GB Corsair Value Select DDR PC3200 Video: evga 6800gt Mobo: Epox 9DA3+ Case: Antec Sonata w 380w psu HD: Seagate 160GB SATA CD/DVD: NEC DVD-R 16x
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    Critique this noob's first system build!

    Thanks for the advice guys, I'm going to switch to the Sonata with a 380watt psu. As for the motherboard, what do you think about this one Epox NDA3+
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    Critique this noob's first system build!

    After doing research on this site and taking a look at several of the "systems buyer's guide" stickys, I've decided on the specs for my first DIY system build. Here they are: Processor: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ winchester - $190 Memory: 1GB Corsair Value Select DDR PC3200 - $97 Video: evga...