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    Building new PC need advise please

    I am going to completely rebuild my computer this week and due to "funds" I am going to have to stick with the P55 because the X58 is too much. So, I already have an Intel i5-750 CPU, Now.....which motherboard should I put it in? I have read what seems like 3,546,092 reviews and shootouts...
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    How do I get 16x on my Biostar TA790GX-128 board?

    I am running a single Nvidia 9600GTX on this board and according to the insstruction manual, I am suppose to put the dummy card in PCIex #2 which is actually the TOP slot, and put the video card in PCIex slot #1 which is the bottom slot. I did this, however, CPUz and GPUz are telling me that...
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    Furst time AMD builder needs direction on RAM installation

    This is my first AMD build. When I install 2 sticks of RAM, do I put BOTH sticks in the same color slots, or one in one color and the other in the other color? My Gigabyte has 2 orange and 2 yellow. How should it be installed?
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    Need help interpreting Prime95 Error

    I havebeen running Prime 95 for about 5 hours on my PII 940. When I looked at it a few hours ago, I see this error on Worker#1 IMAGE . When I came back to look at, this is what I saw. Does this mean I have a bad Phenom?
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    790FX vs 790X what is the bigeest difference?

    I am planning to build an AMD system in a few days and I am trying to decide between the $114.00 Gigabyte 790x-UD4 or the DFI LP DK 790FXB-M2RSH. From what I have research it seems the only difference is thast with the FX you can have more options for Crossfire over the 790X. I do not plan...
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    Anyone using a DFI LP DK 790FXB-M2RSH and RAID 0?

    I am thinking of getting this motherboard with a Phenom II X4 940 Deneb after being an Intel guy for quite some time. I use a RAID 0 set up on my Intel boards and it is very simple to set up. I am just wondering if setting up a RAID 0 on the DFI board with the 750SB is fairly simple and how...
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    Blazing Angels problem - error about drivers??

    I keep getting an error telling me that my graphics drivers are not up to date. I have an ATI 4870 and I am using the current 8.12 drivers and the most current DX9 and 10. WHat is the problem? I bought it on STEAM so I know the patches are up to date.
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    Is it OK to "mix" the memory "BRAND"?

    I have a 790FX board with a 5400+ CPU running VISTA 32 with 2gb (2 x 1gb) PC 8500 OCZ Reaper. I have 2gb (2 x 1gb) of Patriot Viper PC8500 sitting on my desk. If I wanted to run 4gb total on my motherbaord would it be ok to put the 2gb of OCZ and the 2gb of Patriot togehter for a total of 4gb?
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    Athlon 64 X2 6400+ or Phenom - Help me decide

    I am building my first AMD system in quite some time. I already have the motherboard (Jetway HA04 Extreme 790FX) but plan to get one of the new 790FX with 750SB as soon as they come out. Right now, I have an Athlon 64 X2 5400+ but wasn't real happy with the benchmark results. Having gone...
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    Anyone using a Jetway HA04 or other 790fx/600sb?

    I am going to be building my very first AMD system is over 6 years next week. I ordered the JetWay HA04-Extreme motherbaord and Phenom 9600 BE from Newegg. Does anyone have this motherboard that might be able to give me some tips or advice about things with it? I plan to run 2 HD 4850's in...
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    PC 8500 (1066) Showing as 667 on Maximus Formula

    I just bought an Asus Maximus II Formula and 2gb of OCZ Reaper PC8500 (1066) For some reason it is showing as 667 when everything is set to AUTO. I know I can chnage the settings to 1066 but why won't it work as 1066 with settings in AUTO when it is 1066 memory?
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    Will a SB X-FI work on a Maximus Formula?

    I just ordered a Maximus II Formula from Newegg. (P45) and this is the board that comes with the (SupremeFX X-Fi Audio Card ) which I assume Asus puts out becasue it is not a real X-FI. Anyway, since this card works as if it were the onboard audio (onboard audio must be enabled in bios) for...
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    HELP!! Can't enter BIOS, get Blue Stripe??

    I have a new DFI Lan Party DK X48 motherboard. Everything was running fine until I just updated my BIOS to the new one. I dont have a floppy, so at DFI's suggestion I used winflash. I did everything exactly as they say and now when I try to boot up, I get the 'Boot Logo" for DFI then...
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    Is this the correct Crossfire Bridge??

    I recently purchased an MSI HD4850 and it did not come with a crossfire bridge. I just purchased a Diamond HD 4850 and it DID come with one. I want to set up my computer to run crossfire but understand I need to use "TWO" crossfire bridges. Since the MSI card did not come with one, I...
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    Stream Processors? Could someone help me decide?

    I currently have (1) MSI 9600 GT. I have an SLI motherboard so I thought I might buy a second 9600GT and run SLI. I was also considering selling the 9600 GT I have and buy 1 9800GTX instead of doing the SLI. In some of the benchmark tests I have read, they show (2) 9600GT's in SLI out...
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    How do I get rid of the "Blue Hilite" when browsing "My Computer"?

    When I am browsing "My Computer" and looking at folders or files, whenever my mouse goes over a folder or file, this "translucent blue" rectangle is there and it is annoying the hell out of me. I went to "performance options" and "visual effects" and the only thing I could find that will...
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    Help me decide.Crossfire "two" HD3870s or "ONE" HD3870x2

    I actually already have "two" HIS HD3870's running in Crossfire atm. When I saw the new HD3870x2 hit the market... I got kinda excited and put my "two" HIS 3870's on Ebay to seel so I could buy "one" HD3870x2. However, after reading soem of the reviews concerning driver issues, DDR3 vs...
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    Do these Crossfire 3D Mark 05 scores seem right?

    I just got my 2nd HD3870 and put it in crossfire mode and ran 3D Mark 05 to compare the score against my score I got with just a single HD3870. The reults were less than impressive and I am wondering if I am doing soemthing wrong or if this is normal?? First, my setup: Abit X38 Quad GT...
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    Can't run 3Dmark 05 or 06 on HD3870???

    I just installed a new HIS HD3870, reformatted my hardrive, installed OS, update all Windowsa updates with all the net frameworks, updated DX9 to latest, then installed the latest 7.12 ATI drivers. Everything is running great. I first ran 3Dmark 01 and got great reults. Then, I tried running...
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    Why wont my pictures show as "Thumbnails" with Vista

    I recently switched over from XP to Vista. In XP, wheneer I was viewing images in a folder, I always had the "view" optiion of "thumbnails" and I could see the actualy picture or image. Since converting to Vista, I notice there isnt a "thumbnail" view and I have tried ALL the differnt view...
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    USB problem in COD4 driving me crazy..HELP!

    I have this chronic problem everytime I play COD4. I am assuming it is a USB problem since my mouse and keyboard begin acting wierd. What happens is some of my assigned keys stop working about half way through a game. If I reconnect it fixes itself but then happens again a few...
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    USB problems in Call of Duty 4 Driving me crazy HELP!

    I have this chronic problem everytime I play COD4. I am assuming it is a USB problem since my mouse and keyboard begin acting wierd. What happens is some of my assigned keys stop working about half way through a game. If I reconnect it fixes itself but then happens again a few minutes...
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    Can't seem to get my CPU temps below 60-70c at idle?? help?

    I have been through 4 different heatsink fans, (Scythe Ninja, Tuniq Tower, 120 Extreme, and one other) and I have even lapped them, I use thermal paste 5 and make sure I have plenty of high CFM fans blowing and for the life of me I can't keep my temps any lower than 60-70c even idle and this is...
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    Help, Overclocking disables my USB ports??

    I play COD4 onlilne and soon after I installed the game and started playing I begin to overclock my CPU. About 10 minutes into a game, my mouse and keyboard (both USB) would begin to act funny. For instance, my right mouse button is what I use to "aim down the site" and it stops working. Some...
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    To RAID or not to RAID on Abit IP35 pro????

    I will be building a new box tomorrow with an Abit IP35 Pro, Q6600, 8800GT, and 2 WD 150gb raptors. I have used the raptors in RAID before on my Asus board, but I hate the hassle of having to make a F6 floppy and find the right drivers, etc... if I decided to go without RAID on the new...
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    IP35 Pro 12v Molex connector om mobo, Is it required?

    I was wondering if it is a requirement or if I need to plug my PSU into the 12v molex connector that is located on the mobo in between the PCI slots? I am not running crossfire, so is it nessecary to utilize that?
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    Can overclocking cause USB problems?

    I play Call of Duty 4 and have been having problems with my keyboard and mouse acting wierd. What happens is that certain movements that I have bound to my keyboard or mouse quit working. For instance, my key for "aiming down the site" is my right mouse button. I will be playing the game on a...
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    My $600 8800GTX and Quad core barely run Crysis!! WTF!!

    OK, I realize that software companies are writing games that will look good with next generation hardware. But I think it is absolutley ridiculus that I can barely run the "Crysis" demo with my $4000 computer!!! I have a Q6600 OC to 3.4ghz, 8800GTX, 2gb PC6400 ram OC to 1000, and if I put the...
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    Does anyone have the 0302 Beta Bios for Asus P5K Premium?

    Could someone either give me a link to the 0302 beta bios or e-mail it to me? I did find it on one site, however, even after unzipping it, it was 2000 kb!! How do I update using a floppy when its that big? Thanks