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    CPU upgrade confusion..

    Didnt make any adjustments just started up. Pretty sure it was IDE mode. I do see that for the new mb and prior, that gigabyte website indicates there is an mb chipset driver that can be downloaded. Not sure if an update or the original though as it appears to be the same version for both mb's...
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    CPU upgrade confusion..

    just an update. I installed the new MB with the newer CPU and...same issue..gets to the windows loading screen and then perpetually reboots asking me to start normally (and same cycle) or restore windows. Even with this option, it restarts. also was able to place the standoffs so microatx...
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    CPU upgrade confusion..

    Thanks very much and good to know. I will see if they can be moved. I am still a bit confused as to why my MB works with the older processor but crashes when a faster processor that is compatible with the MB is used.
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    CPU upgrade confusion..

    not sure what case I have but when I look at the pics of the two mb's, the location for where the screws are placed is different.
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    CPU upgrade confusion..

    I did buy this from amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005OJRGYA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00 but for some reason could not get the mb to line up in my case. Screws did not seem to line up with the case. Had a bit of an issue with the I/O as well. I guess I can...
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    CPU upgrade confusion..

    Using g. Skill Ripjaws x series. 8gb (4x2)
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    CPU upgrade confusion..

    Yeah I have thought about the mb issue. Current MB is n/a and finding a 775 ddr3 MB that is not microATX is not easy. I guess I could always pick up a microATX case. Spent about $85 on the CPU so I am open to suggestions.
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    CPU upgrade confusion..

    I have a relatively ancient 775 MB (gigabyte p45t-es3g) that was being powered by dual core e5700. Slower than molasses. I decided on upgrading the cpu and purchased a core 2 quad 9650 which is compatible with the MB. I have had various issues and in the process purchased a new PSU (corsair...
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    PSU suggestions

    Hi all, I wanted to get some advice on upgrading my relatively ancient system. I recently upgraded my 775 e5700 to qx9650. MB is gigabyte p45t-es3g. Other specs include ATI r7770, and others. Computer was shutting down after the upgrade and I installed CM hyper 212 EVO, things were stable...
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    dx10 on winxp pro

    so what about the information that's out there?
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    dx10 on winxp pro

    I did some surfing about this topic and found out that there have been some ways to go about this. Most references however are a few years old. Is this still possible and can someone point me in the right direction. Thanks
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    Found a lump. No insurance. What can I do?

    don't go to a free clinic because they will send you to a urologist to cover their a##. Make an appointment with a urologist directly, pay him and see what he thinks. If it is as you describe, don't fool around.
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    boot disk failure and other problems........

    Here are my specs and the story will follow and thanks for helping.. Abit Fatal1ty AN8 m/b (old I know-socket 939) AMD x2 4200+, 2gb patriot RAM winxp pro, ati 3850 Bios is the latest available. Problem started a few days ago when the computer started freezing. I was in the process of...
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    Need to add IDE to Abit AN8 Fatal1ty m/b

    I posted this on Abit's website so please excuse the redundancy. I had two computers. The newer one had the above m/b and I have a SATA WD 500gb HD. The older one was running a 120GB IDE drive. Well, my pIII 850 finally broke down but there is some things on the HD that I need. I bought an...
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    Price of 8 or 9 series after gt200 release..Any thoughts?

    I have been looking for an upgrade to my 7900gs. I am keeping the budget below $150.00 since I don't 'game' all the time. I was seriously thinking about 8800gt (512) since the prices are dropping to around ~120-130 with the soon to be gt200 release. Any chances of the 8800gtx or 9800 series...
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    7900gs problems..New card or new fan?

    Temp is reading between 63 and 66 degrees
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    7900gs problems..New card or new fan?

    I bought the 7900gs ~1yr ago and recently all games either have bars or lines, flickering areas , objects being colors that they are not supposed to be. I ran the video stability test program and at times it runs, other times it doesnt get past a minute. I read somewhere that this maybe...
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    upgrading to x2 4200+ and ran into a problem..

    The update to the new bios did work because I saw the date change and the startup flash screen was different. I was working with the upgraded bios for about a week before deciding to upgrade my cpu. I did clear the cmos after inserting the new cpu, not sure if I did after inserting the old cpu...
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    upgrading to x2 4200+ and ran into a problem..

    Well, I am not sure if this is a cpu, m/b or psu issue but here is the story.. specs:amd 939 3200+,abit fatal1ty m/b, patriot pc3200 2G (4x512), gigabyte gt cooler, antec neopower 480 psu, nvidia 7900gs.. I wanted to upgrade to an x2 4200+ and first upgraded my bios. Initially I had some...
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    Question about Abit M/B

    Thanks for everyone's help. I wanted to make sure before I plucked down any additional memory. Being that dual cores run in a variety of sizes and shapes, is it better to get a X2 with more L2 cache (like X2 4400) or a higher processor speed (like 4600+ but with 512 L2 cache)? Maybe a newbie...
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    Question about Abit M/B

    I currently have Abit's Fatal1ty board which I know is discontinued. CPU currently is 3200+. Socket 939. M/B is the non SLI version. I have read that I might be able to upgrade to AMD's dual core and according to AMD's website, it will work for CPU's 3600+ till 4800+. I just wanted to...