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    Computer locks up while playing games...

    Alright another update, I've gotten Vista Beta 2 installed, and I try to turn Aero on, and it locks up. I am thinking my card is dieing a slow and painful death, as I keep having to underclock it more and more to get it to run stable. Is there any way to absolutely confirm it is my card and not...
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    Computer locks up while playing games...

    Ok here is a little update. I have eliminated the Windows factor, this is not a problem with software or anything like that, as the same thing happens whilest playing around with XGL/Compiz for long periods of time on Ubuntu.
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    Computer locks up while playing games...

    Well I think the overheating is causing the lock ups...I'll do some messing with the clockrates, try leaving the GPU the same and lowering just the RAM's rate.
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    Computer locks up while playing games...

    Ok I may have solved my problem once and for all...I underclocked my gpu by about 75mhz, and that has made everything as smooth as ever. Maybe the out of the box OC'ing stressed the card too much, as it is a 5900XT OC. At any rate, it works fine now.
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    Computer locks up while playing games...

    Well okay so I just got done with playing some games, and found that my card was extremely hot. I guess the power gives it the extra juice to run the fan at full speed or something, but I've got it plugged back in as I don't want to kill the card.
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    Computer locks up while playing games...

    Ok I decided to try unplugging the molex connector from my card, and it seems to work. The card is clocked down automatically by the drivers w/o the power, but I can still play games. Is there any adverse affect besides not harnessing the full power of my card?
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    Computer locks up while playing games...

    Ok I thought maybe my video card was overheating, so I reapplied the thermal grease, but I still recieve the lock ups. Is the video card dying? Is there a definitive way to test if it is indeed the video card?
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    Computer locks up while playing games...

    Under 10 minutes of Prime95, my CPU temp gets up to 41C, and that is at 100% load for 10 minutes, so temperature is not a problem...I'll try increasing the voltages and then trying to play a game. UPDATE: I just got done playing Oblivion, which would usually crash my computer within the first...
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    Computer locks up while playing games...

    Onboard sound card. And I just updated all my drivers to the latest available.
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    Computer locks up while playing games...

    Ok after some thorough testing of various components of my computer, I've narrowed my problem down to my video card. I am trying to fiddle with some settings, underclocking and all, to try and stabilize my card. If there is anyone with some suggestions, please share!
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    Computer locks up while playing games...

    Well the rails are stable, and from the reviews I've read, it seems to be on par with 'on brand' power supplies.
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    Computer locks up while playing games...

    Well my CPU temp is reaching 37C just about where it shuts off. My gfx card has a NVSilencer on it, and the card itself feels pretty cool to the touch. I'll check my mobo chipset...
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    Computer locks up while playing games...

    This problem started a few weeks ago, I would start playing Counter-Strike: Source and after about 10-15 minutes, my computer would totally lock up. I assumed it was the power supply, being as it was a off-brand psu that came from a friends case, and checking the rails with SpeedFan, they were...
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    No POST!

    Just about a year after first getting this board, whilest troubleshooting what I thought was a bad PSU, it starts acting up. About the beginning of this week I started recieving lock-ups while playing games, this was right after adding a stick of RAM, so I take the RAM out, but still get...
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    AGP 6600 With Vivo..

    No one has this card? Anyone even heard of it?
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    AGP 6600 With Vivo..

    Has anyone got this card? Is it a good card for both gaming and watching TV on? I am looking for a card that I can watch TV on, and then play Counter-Strike Source the next minute. Thnx, Protoss
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    K7VTA3 V6.0 No Signal

    I bought a ECS K7VTA3 about a year ago, along with a XP2500+ from Frys. I had to take it back once because it was DOA, and they gave me a new one. My system was working just fine until today. My friend came over and his computer wasn't working so we thought we'd try switching out parts, since we...
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    Nvidia FX Series Comparison

    I found a 5900 Ultra 256MB MSI nBox...which judging by reviews, is highly rare, and super o/c'able. Is this card worth the $320 the guy is wanting for it? I've only got about $160 right now, but if it is an awesome card, I could maybe find some way to get the extra $160. It also comes with 3...
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    Nvidia FX Series Comparison

    Well is the 5900XT better than say the 5900 Ultra? Can someone clue me in on the letter prefixes? All I know about is LE=Sux :P I have also found about 5 FS topics right here with 5900s...I just need someone to help me!!
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    Nvidia FX Series Comparison

    Ok I found someone with a 5700 Ultra for $130, its 128mb ram though. Should I get this guys card? Or wait and shop around?
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    Nvidia FX Series Comparison

    256bit...arent those the new GeForce 6's? I am not willing to fork out $300+ for a graphics card. Just found this on the specs...256-bit graphics architecture. Is that what you mean?
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    Nvidia FX Series Comparison

    Anyone got this card http://www.mwave.com/mwave/skusearch.hmx?SCriteria=AA26380 ?? Its' got some good reviews, and it even matches with my SuperLanBoy! :D
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    Nvidia FX Series Comparison

    Anyone got a card to sell? And why do you say when 'worst comes to worst'? I was thought the 5700 was a toned down 5900?
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    Nvidia FX Series Comparison

    Hey, I am currently running a GeForce MX440 128MB, and its fan is starting to go. So because I made his site, my dad is going to buy me a new Graphics Card. I am focusing on the Nvidia FX series, because I just like Nvidia and my friend is getting good preformance out of his 5200. Can someone...
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    Power LED+K7VTA3

    I recently got a new Antec Super LANBoy case, and was trying to hook it up when I saw that the cases' Pwr LED plug had an extra jumper space. But my K7VTA3 has only 2 jumpers for a Pwr LED to hook up to. If I hooked it up leaving the extra unconnected, I would only have one connector actually...
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    What's the best Shell replacement for Windows?

    GeoShell all the way...most of the time it takes up 2,000KB of RAM and it is so customizable!
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    DWL-520 Rev E not working!

    Yea I have tried this numerous times.
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    DWL-520 Rev E not working!

    Because in the taskbar, it shows 2 comps and a red X :P It's a PCI card, and I've tried taking it out, putting it back in another slot, and other stuff, my install just hates the card or something.
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    DWL-520 Rev E not working!

    I just got a new mobo (ECS K7VTA3) and whenever I start up my old Windows install, my wireless card does not work...it will just not connect for some strange reason :-/ I installed XP on an old 4 gig HD, and my wireless card works great, is there any reason that it would work on one and not the...
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    ECS K7VTA3 Rev. 6.0 Won't POST

    Ok, we found out it was both the mobo and proco that were defective...It's good they were too, cause the proco we first got was a 1500+, not a 2500+ :P That is a huge speed difference. So I am now in the process of getting past a BSOD that keeps coming up on XP because of the mobo change...So...
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    ECS K7VTA3 Rev. 6.0 Won't POST

    Well now the only thing I am using that wasn't purchased 'officially' was RAM (Centon 2700 512 DDR), and that was pruchased from someone here. The PSU and everything inside the PC are from Fry's...
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    ECS K7VTA3 Rev. 6.0 Won't POST

    Ok, I was just reading a topic with a lot of people complaining that their AGP slot wont accept their card, so I'm going over to a friends house to get one of his PCI vid cards...I am hoping to report back here very happy :D CROSS YOUR FINGERS FOR ME! Thnx, Protoss
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    ECS K7VTA3 Rev. 6.0 Won't POST

    Well the PSU was $30, and was suggested from one of the Fry's Reps, so I am thinking its maybe a different model than the one you found. Oh and would Fry's take the mobo back w/o a recipt? Since they do store all your info in the computers there... Thnx, Protoss
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    ECS K7VTA3 Rev. 6.0 Won't POST

    Ok, this PSU is just fine. I'll tell my dad to take the board back.
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    ECS K7VTA3 Rev. 6.0 Won't POST

    I am using my old Dell right now, it is using all the components, besides the RAM and proco. I have tried w/o any RAM, nothing different, and w/o any other components, like you suggested, with no different effect... Thnx, Protoss
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    ECS K7VTA3 Rev. 6.0 Won't POST

    I bought a K7VTA3 and Athlon 2500+ combo from Fry's about 2 weeks ago, then came home to find out the jerk from eBay screwed with my PSU, so it was dead. Then my dad picked up a RAIDMAX 350 Dual Fan PSU and I of course plugged everything into it, turned it on, and BOOM! no beeps, POST or...
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    Hercules 400Watt PSU Dead?

    I got a 400Watt PSU from eBay (I know, bad choice, but I was broke) and ever since I got it, it would not give the mobo enough power to display anything! I just bought a 2500+ Barton and K7VTA3 mobo too, so I am getting very angry @ this PSU. Now I hook everything up nice and snug, plug the PSU...