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    Help resolve flickering issue with a new pc build - is the mobo the issue? [pics]

    CPU or MB I guess. RMA the CPU and test again, or RMA both.
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    Problems with fuzz ruining the image when playing DVDs on PC

    Your PC is getting pretty old, buying one component after the other to try and fix something that could well be software related is not cost effective. If I were you I would: 1) Buy an external drive (maybe you already have one) connect your harddrive that won't boot as well as the one that...
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    Help resolve flickering issue with a new pc build - is the mobo the issue? [pics]

    I've seen similar behaviour from a bad cable/connector in the past. What board is this? DVI out from MB or separate GPU? Is there a different output you can try?
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    Error 651

    Have you tried a different browser? Also: What o/s are you running, desktop/laptop... more info. Has this started happening recently? Have you changed anything?
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    New Configuration - Won't Boot Properly

    You might be able to do a repair install and get away with it (ie probably) You can also use the recovery to delete all drivers for his old haardware and it will probably work.. But both of those are much mor elikely to leave you with problems down the line. At any rate you can't expect...
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    PC unstable

    STart a new post ppl please rather than hijacking someone elses...
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    Compact Flash and Vista Weird Quirk

    At a guess theres a problem with the drivers for it for Vista... see if there's new drivers? (it may be using generic ones...)
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    No Video on New Build

    If the GPU isn't working in another machine that sounds like a pretty good clue that there's something wrong with it. RMA that first I'd say. EDIT: Ignore the above... misread your post! I'd advise the usual to start troubleshooting: Take the motherboard out of the case put it on...
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    half the RAM showing up in a mini-ITX box

    I'm sure this sounds like a silly question but check the ram stick to make sure it really is 1 gb....
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    New Configuration - Won't Boot Properly

    That error sounds like a typical can't boot windows error (ie Disk read error - invalid system disk) After changing hardware he's definitely going to need to reinstall windows... Can he boot of cd and try reinstalling? I'm pretty sure everything is working fine...
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    Black screen crashes with 8800GT and new(ish) gaming PC

    Hmm rereading your post again does make it seem like drivers. Make sure you uninstall the drivers for your card before installing new ones. It might be worth running something like http://www.download3k.com/Inst...aner-Professional.html Are the crashes listed in the event logger?
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    New Build Help/Comments/Recommendations

    Looks pretty good to me but I've heard bad things about Rosewill PSU's... I'd suggest a good corsair
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    Black screen crashes with 8800GT and new(ish) gaming PC

    It doesn't really sound like your graphics card. Could be ram, cpu overheating, software (drivers) even sound card... In fact... disable your sound card and see if you still get crashes. Test out your memory, and log the cpu temp to see if it overheats.
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    need help webcam help plez

    We're going to need a full error code at least.. And where you got the software from exactly.
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    Fans spin, stop, and then keep spinning

    the motherboard needs a pc speaker...
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    Lockups :( zomg why?

    You'll need to run memtest for 20+ hours.
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    Hard drive issues

    I agree with SergeC, sounds like RAM. While the slow load times are likely virii / malware the windows install dying would seem to rule that out.
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    New System Doesn't Post and Can't Enter BIOS

    If I'm reading you right you removed the heatsink. When you put it back on you have to put fresh thermal paste on or you're very unlikely to get a nice clean 'bind' Very likely your cpu is overheating.
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    How do you copy files off laptop if WinXP crashed? (No A:\ or cd rom drives)

    It's also possible to boot off a usb stick on some motherboards.
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    New system will not post.

    Hiya, couple of things, Take it all out of the case, Chuck the motherboard on something non conducting, with just the psu cpu, one stick of ram, and video card, and see if you can get it to post. It's odd you get no beeps at all normally - usually any error will give you a beep code. I'm...
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    Computer won't post

    Nope, no display on the monitor without a cpu. If you're not getting any beep codes at all (and your pc speaker is definitely on, there may be a jumper somewhere) I'd say it's your CPU. Bad video card should give you beep codes. Jay
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    No POST, suspect dead m/b

    Yup, replaced mobo, no more problems. Jay
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    Computer won't post

    Yes it can, fans spinning just means it's getting some power. Also, as far as I know, you need the cpu to make the beeps, so no cpu=no beeps.
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    No POST, suspect dead m/b

    I did ;) Cheers, guess it's time to look for a new board.
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    No POST, suspect dead m/b

    Hullo folks, Here's the system: DFI NF4 Lanparty Ultra-D AMD 3700+ Powercolor x1900xtx 2GB Team XTreme DDDR WD 250Gb HDD FSP Blue Storm 500w psu Couple of days ago came home from uni and found my comp off (I had left it running) Hitting the power button did nothing. Suspecting power...
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    My CPU runs at 100% with any game, then shuts down

    You only need to reformat the C: partition. Any programs installed on other partitions will likely stop working (registry will be deleted) but not actual data on those partitions will be lost.
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    computer randomly freezes, what else can I do?

    1. You could back up all your important data onto the second HDD (any data on it won't be deleted however some programs you may have installed on it would no longer work) 2. You would almost definitely have to reformat. Even if it did miraculously work it would work badly so a reformat is an...
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    computer randomly freezes, what else can I do?

    Well, a nice way to rule out software is to format the drive and do a fresh install of windows...
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    My CPU runs at 100% with any game, then shuts down

    If you do go a re-installation make sure to format the windows partition then do a fresh install, not just a reinstall. That's probably what I'd recommend at this stage... It definitely sounds like software to me. Also, how much free space is there on your drives? Especially the one with...
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    Slow Windows Performance (UI Draws)

    I'm thinking software here... how long has it been since a format? Run regular anti malware/virus scans etc? While the fx5200 is definitely not a particularly great card it shouldn't be having issues with firefox... and the amd 3700 is certainly no slouch. Which version of windows are you...
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    Long term problem with booting up

    Thirded and yes to mechBgon... I ran mine for a year before ever noticing one of them wasn't plugged in *cringe*
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    PC Won't Turn on

    Take the motherboard out of the case. Plonk it on a non conducting surface. Remove everything apart from PSU, CPU, One GPU One Stick of RAM. See if you can get the thing to post like that. Make sure your pc speaker is acivated (there's often a jumper somewhere) in case you are actually...
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    3Dfx stock price

    very very odd
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    Onboard sound or ancient creative pci

    Quickly lookig up that mb gives: Audio: 1. Realtek ALC888 codec 2. High Definition Audio 3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel 4. Support for S/PDIF In/Out 5. Support for CD In IIRC the soundblaster live! Supported (supports I guess :) ) 4.1 channel sound only, so if you're using a...
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    3700+ San Diego Overclocking

    Hmm not going to happen with this chip :) Even at 1.55 I can't get it stable at 2700
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    3700+ San Diego Overclocking

    Nope 2600 seems to be all it will do at 1.45 and at the moment I'm happy with that (very actually, didn't think this chip would make it)
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    3700+ San Diego Overclocking

    well, things aren't looking too bad. Prime's fine at 2600 Temp at 48C runs oblivion without crashes :D Up we go again
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    3700+ San Diego Overclocking

    Hey all, Just got my 3700+ and am curious to see how it'll go :) I currently have it prime stable at 2500 (10*250) but had to up the V to 1.45 :/ Turns out i have the bad CBWE stepping (revision dh-e6 faulty toledo). Which needs a fair bit of V and gets rather hot. *shrugs* Anyway...
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    Oblivion Patch Now Available !!

    I had constant crashing till I underclocked my ram to 133 (from 200) Now I'm rock stable except for the crash on exit ;) Also, if you open the console before alt+tabbing it rarely ever crashes :D
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    XP partition size

    You'd be amazed how much still runs on D: after a reformat. :) 10 gb still sounds good then, Thanks