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    5770 Power Requirements

    I checked on google, all I could find is they recommend a minimum of 450W. Does anyone know the current required on the 12V rails? I really want to used this with a 300W TFX PSU and it only has 21A on the 12V rails. I would be pairing it with a Q9550S (65W TDP). Thanks
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    Help with my i7 overlock please!

    Hello everyone, i have been browsing through the forums looking for help, but i am hoping someone can just take a quick look and tell me whats wrong. My system boots at these voltages, but my third channel keeps dropping out. At all of the CPU and QPI stuff at default auto, my ram was fine at...
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    ASUS P6T Raid card issue

    Hello everyone, I currently have an ASUS P6T (updated to the latest bios) with a highpoint rocket raid 2640x4 raid card. When i have the raid card installed, it initializes fine, however the INTEL ICH10R never initializes. I have tried creating my raid array on the ich10r, then installing...
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    intel x25-m kingston SSD question

    Hello everyone, I currently have an x25-m and i was wondering if i could raid it with a kingston ssd. I know the kingston SSD is a rebadged intel one, but is there any difference in the drive bios? Does the kingston SSD show up as an intel x25-m in the system bios? Thanks!
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    GA-EP45-UD3P hangs at post screen

    Hello everyone, I had my system stable for quite some time, and then my motherboard decided to start hanging at the post screen. I managed to reset the cmos once, and then loaded the defaults again. it continues to hang at the post screen and now i cannot reset the cmos. I have tried...
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    Computer keeps restarting

    Every hour or so my computer just restarts. It used to do it less frequently, but then i updated the bios and it seems to be more frequent. I'm not too sure what the issue is. Here are my specs Gigabyte EX58-UD5 bios F4 3 x 2GB Patriot DDR3 9-9-9-24 @ 1.64v DDR3-1600 Intel Core i7 920...
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    New build

    I got all this stuff on monday, but i just put it together last night. The parts are as follows: Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5 Intel Core i7 920 3 x 2GB Patriot DDR3-1600 Viper 9-9-9-24 6 x 1TB Caviar Blacks 2 x Pioneer DVR-212D 1 x Pioneer DVR-215D 1 x Plextor 810-SA 2 x Seagate Cheetah...
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    Best Hard Drives for RAID 5

    I am planning on building a NAS this weekend. The WD RE3's look pretty sweet but they are pricey. I am currently eying the Caviar Blacks. I am going to get 4 x 1TB. I was also looking at the Samsung Spinpoint 1TB's and the Seagate 7200.11 1TB and 1.5TB. Due to the high failure rate of the...
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    Abit IX38 onboard sound

    Anyone know what onboard soundcard this has? Is it good enough for 7.1 analog output for Blu Rays? Or am i better off going with a DS4? Should i just scrap the onboard sound all together? I am using this thing for an HTPC and gaming rig.
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    Onboard sound for DTS-MA

    I am just curious as to what onboard sound cards are good enough to decode DTS-MA. Can the Realtek 883 do it? Does the 888A do it? I am better off just scrapping the onboard sound and getting a third party card? I will be using the analog outs to my receiver (Onkyo 805).
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    Building new HTPC/gaming rig

    Hello everyone, I do a lot of recommendations for builds, but i am a little out of the loop. This machine will be used for gaming my tv/monitor when i am at school, and be used as a HTPC when I am at home. It will be driving a 46" 1080P XBR4. This is my tentative parts list: C2D...
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    New build: 2 computers, 1 case

    Hello everyone, i used to be a regular hear but i haven't been doing much computer stuff as of late... Instead guitar hero 3 has consumed my life. Well anyways, here is the build: Mountain Mods U2-UFO Duality Powder Coat Black Gloss PC #1: Gigabye P35-DQ6 Q6600 Nvidia 8800GT...
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    New build with new case

    Hello everyone, i used to be a regular hear but i haven't been doing much computer stuff as of late... Instead guitar hero 3 has consumed my life. Well anyways, here is the build: Mountain Mods U2-UFO Duality Powder Coat Black Gloss PC #1: Gigabye P35-DQ6 Q6600 Nvidia 8800GT (not...
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    No video output

    After changing my mobo CPU and PSU i am not getting any video output. The problem originally was that my DQ6 wasn't booting. It would boot for 2 seconds turn off, then boot for 10 seconds and turn off. I replaced the mobo with a DS3R and it doesnt turn off but wasn't displaying any video...
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    ASUS P5K Vdroop issue

    Anyone got info on when a new bios update will be released to fix this issue? I am trying to decide between this and the DS3R, i dont need the second PCIe slot, but at the same price the P5K does seem like a better deal. It's just the vdroop issue that is holding me back.. I really dont feel...
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    OCZ Reaper PC2-6400 2x1GB DDR2-800 Micron D9's?

    Hey does anyone know if this ram uses micron D9's? i know the PC2-8500 one does... if it does have micron D9's is it the GMH version? Thanks
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    Braided 1/2" Tubing

    Anyone know where I can get some internally braided 1/2" tubing? or some stuff that has it inside the pvc? OC-Press PVC Tube 1/2" Some stuff like this would be great.. unfortunately this site is sweedish.
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    8800GTX or 8800 Ultra

    Hi everyone, Well i can get the BFG OC 8800GTX for $550 + 15% tax then -$30 MIR So thats about $600 with taxes... I can also get the EVGA 8800 Ultra for $630 + $9.99 shipping + 7% tax then - $30 MIR So that is ~$655 I don't know if I am going to get hit with the 8% tax when it...
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    Watercooling block for 8800 Ultra

    Which block should I get for this? I am assuming the 8800GTX blocks will fit. I was looking at the EK Full cover block and the Danger Den full cover block. Since I am currently working with the owner of Danger Den on a water cooled xbox 360 project, i can probably get a discount on that...
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    New build for friend

    I don't really need advice, just posting the build i am considering for a friend: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R $155 Intel Core 2 Duo e4300 (i have a spare lying around) ASUS EAH2900XT G HTVDI 512M 1.65GHZ DDR3 512BIT PCI-E HDTV (EAH2900XT/HTVDI/512M) $440 Mushkin XP2-6400 4-5-4-11 $116 Corsair...
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    Watercooling an Xbox 360

    Hey everyone, well this is my new project. here is a list of the parts: Silverprop Cyclone FusionSL Low Profile GPU Block D-TEK Fuzion Laing DCC-2 (if i can get one) or DCC-3.2 w/ Petra's top Black ICE PRO 120 or Black Ice Stealth PRO 120 T-Line Ok the reason for the block is...
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    2900XT > 8800GTS 640MB

    Check this out: http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?op...744&Ite mid=1 Pretty impressive
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    Guidelines for Building a System

    Ok since a lot of people are buying systems now due to the Intel price drop coming up and the fact parts are at a very good price, I have decided to post a list of things people should be looking at when building a system. First you must identify the primary use for the computer. Will it be...
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    Asus P5K Deluxe for $249 CAD

    Pretty good deal: www.infonec.ca
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    WaterCooling Kit

    Hi, I realize there are some threads on this already... but I browsed through them and they are mainly about building your own with radiators and pumps bought separately. I am looking at 1 of 3 kits and would like some advice on which to get? I am mainly getting one because I can't fit a...
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    Issues overclocking with e4300 and GA-P35-DQ6

    Hi everyone, After I do some slight adjustments to my settings, usually setting the fsb to 350 MHZ and the voltage to about 1.35 with a multiplier of 6x, ram running at 2.3V 5-5-4-12 my computer won't boot. It turns off then turns on for about 3 seconds then shuts off again. It does this...
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    Which ram should I choose?

    Hi everyone I am looking to build a DFI Infinity e6420 system and I need help picking the DDR2 for it. I am currently looking at: Patriot Extreme Performance DDR2 2GB (2 x 1GB) PC2-6400 Low Latency DIMM Kit (PDC22G6400LLK ) @ $158.99 OCZ (OCZ2P800R22GK) DDR2 PC2-6400 2GB (2x1024MB)...
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    Need help with motherboard/processor choice

    Hey everyone I am currently in the market for a system. I am looking at getting a GA-965P-DS3, GA-965G-DS3 or a DFI Infinity P965-S. Is the 965G worth the extra 20$? or will I not notice much of a difference. For the processor I am looking at a low end one, either the e4300 or e6420. I was...
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    Pioneer DVR-212D or Asus DRW-1814BLT?

    I havent been able to find a direct comparison of the 2 so I am looking for some help. The asus does have light scribe but I guess it would be pretty useless since I use inkjet printable discs. My guess is that more people would go with the pioneer but i just wanted to check in and get some...
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    Gigabyte GA-P35-DQ6

    Does anyone own this board? If so how do you like it so far? I am more interested in the combo versions (MSI Platinum Combo and the combo version of this one). Can anyone give some input on the issue? I think 2GB of DDR2 or DDR3 at any point will be fine for me, thus the justification for a...
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    SilenX Fans

    Hi, I currently have one of these hooked up to my CPU w/ a Scythe Ninja. I am unsure if this is doing the job it should be doing. It's rated at 1600 RPM to push 72cfm @ 14dBa. It's hooked up to a Zalman MFC-1 fan controller. When I have it fully ramped, my mobo is saying that it is only...
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    Need help overclocking x2 3800+

    Hi, I am new to this whole overclocking thing.. so please bare with me. My system consists of the following: Antec Neopower 480W Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe bios 1016 AMD Athlon X2 3800+ (Manchester) Scythe Ninja w/ SilenX 120mm 72cfm 14dBa fan HIS x1900xt w/ Zalman vf900 Currently I have...
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    Worth changing my Neopower 480W?

    Hi, currently i am using an Antec Neopower 480W PSU in an Antec P180 w/: Asus A8N SLI Deluxe AMD Athlon X2 3800+ currently running @ stock but I will be overclocking it 1 GB 2x512 Kingston HyperX DDR400 running @ stock and will overclock it if/when I do my CPU (may be changing to 2x1GB OCZ...
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    Need help with soundcard

    Hi I am still debating what card to get. I do game, but I dont mind sacrificing some FPS and a bit of gaming sound quality if DDL and DTS Connect make a big difference in overall sound enjoyment. I also watch a lot of TV shows, movies, and listen to a lot of music. Is it worth me waiting to...
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    Advice for enthusiast DDR400 Memory

    I am currently in the market for changing my 2x512 Kingston HyperX memory for 2x1gb. I am going to want to overclock the ram, so what should I be looking for in terms of brand/model. Right now I am eyeing the OCZ PC-4000 Platinum XTC 3-3-3 and OCZ PC-3200 Platinum EL (hopefully Rev2 if i can...
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    x1900XT Overclocking Core/Mem speeds

    Hey, I just picked up an HIS x1900XT w/ a Zalman VF900. I was wondering what kind of speeds people are able to overclock to? Right now I am running it at 660/1550 ish but I think I will push it higher when I go home today. Also is it worth me putting on a Artic X2 instead of the Zalman? I dont...