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    Posting from an unstable computer!

    My computer has been restarting frequently for the past few days. In order to fix this, I've tried many different methods. Switched out my power supply, pulled out both memory sticks to see if either one was malfunctioning, reformatted and reinstalled Windows from scratched, flashed my BIOS to...
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    My friend's new PC

    I sent him this e-mail in regards to what he should get for his new PC. He is getting a monitor locally due in part to the high cost of shipping monitors. I may also suggest that he get a case locally. System Summary: CD-RW Drive: Lite-On 52X32X52 Internal EIDE CD-RW Drive Black, Model...
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    Weird problems with my PC

    1. For some reason, occasionally whenever I restart, my computer locks up on the MSI BIOS loading screen and does nothing. It only does this when restarting. My temps are currently 46C CPU and 41 NB. 2. Some basic programs like Paint and Notepad won't open. 3. MSConfig won't open. 4...
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    RAM Timings when Overclocking

    I intend on overclocking my CPU more than it is once I get a new case (it's currently at 216x10). I'm probably going to try to OC to 2.35ghz. Based on the specs on my sig, what should my RAM timings be? I was thinking 2.5-4-4-10, but I'd like to get an outside opinion before doing anything.
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    tRAS latencies on Athlon 64s

    I recently bought an Athlon 64 system (socket 754) and remember reading somewhere that the optimum tRAS latency for memory on Athlon 64 systems is 9-11. My RAM is currently running at 2-3-3-5 at DDR433. Is there any truth behind the higher tRAS latencies being optimum? If so, how much of a...