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    E8400 Overclocking - Temperature problems

    Hey guys! I recently attempted overclocking my Intel E8400 for the first time after reading a few guides, including the one stickied here. I set the FSB to 400MHz for a speed of 3.6GHz. However, when I booted up again and turned on CoreTemp, the temperatures wouldn't go below 50C, and went...
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    HDCP-compliant HDMI to DVI adapter?

    Hey guys! I am planning on getting an HDMI cable along with an HDMI to DVI adapter so I can play my XBOX 360 on my ASUS VW224U Monitor. I was going to get this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16812226015 But as you can see in the first couple reviews shown, someone said...
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    E8400 weird cooling patterns

    Hey guys. I have an Intel E8400 not yet overclocked, and a ZeroTherm Nirvana 120mm CPU cooler. When I read reviews, etc, it seems like people are able to get the temperature in the 20-30C area during idle. However, at idle my CPU temp stays at 33C, and has never gone below that. When under an...
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    E8400 Overclocking

    Hey guys! Last week I built my new system, and it's great! However, I want to overclock to see if I can squeeze some extra juice out of this baby. I am already running FSX basically nice and smooth, so I want to see how smooth it is overclocked! However, I looked in my BIOS and at CoreTemp...
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    D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G having problems with Vista 64

    Hey guys; I posted in another section explaining that on boot-up, Vista 64 would freeze while the green bars were loading the OS. I took out my D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G and that was the problem. I checked on the Microsoft compatibility site, and the exact model (DWL-G520) was said to be...
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    Windows Vista 64 - Isn't completing installation. Please help!

    I just received my new system today. After putting together all the hardware, I turned on the system to make sure it worked, and then I restarted the PC with Vista 64-bit on an external CD/DVD drive to install Vista. It started up, asked me for my serial number, etc, etc; then it began the...
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    DDR2 1066 substancially better than 800?

    Hey guys! I am getting my new PC in a week or so, and have a question about memory. NewEgg is having a combo deal on one of the 4870's where I can get CORSAIR 4GB DDR2 800 for dirt cheap, $25 after mail-in-rebates plus the combo discount. I'm kind of skeptical about it though. Right now I...
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    First Build _ Tips/Suggestions?

    Hey guys! I am going to be building my new PC in late November, my first and only non-prebuilt PC. I'm really excited! Any who, I want it to be a smashing success and have a couple questions. 1) First off, I would just like to know if any of you have any special techniques in building a...
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    Best Monitor?

    Hey guys, how's it going? Next month I am building a PC for the first time. Right now I have a 4-5 year old IBM 17" monitor...and I don't even want to know what the response time is! Any who, I will need a new one to complicate a VisionTek 4870 1GB @ 800MHz. I need to keep it below $250, and I'm...
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    Need some motherboard advice

    Hey guys, I'm new here. This looks like a great community, and I'm glad to have joined! Any who, in the next few weeks, I am going to buy the parts for my first ever custom build...and I need some advice on the motherboard. I'm torn on a few though, and would like pros/cons about them, and any...