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    The ol' career path debacle. Any insight helpful

    Before I get flamed or whatever, it seems that the hardforums got me crickets so I'm posting here as well to see if I can get any input from someone. I'd be really thankful. Thanks in advance. Hi guys, Currently I'm a 4th year Computing Science student who is graduating this April...
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    Elpida Hyper memory question

    Hi guys I Have the 6 gig kit of corsair memory rated at 8-8-8-24 @ 2000 MhZ... Recently it failed to be able to run 2000 MHz and can only run at 1333 MHz. The question really is, though, is that is it my board? My Motherboard reports NB temperatures of 65-70 degrees prior to shutting down if...
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    EX58 Extreme overheating

    Hi guys, So the the Ex58 Extreme has a lot of LED lights on the motherboard to help you diagnose why your computer is on the fritz. Mine is completely fine, however I can't run my ram at rated speeds anymore. It seems that my motherboard has been slowly denaturing in its quality. WHat...
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    Best books to learn the following languages: VHDL, MATLAB

    Hi guys, So I'm a computing science student who loves Math, a lot. A lot of people told me I should become an engineer because of how excited I am to take Numerical Methods I and II in my fall/winter semesters of 09/10 (Yes, I"m that excited, it's integrals in FREAKING CODE :o) and my...
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    Gigabyte EX58 Quirk... Wondering if anyone else has this

    Basically one of my hard drives puts itself to sleep and I hear it spool up everytime I play a game like WoW or something after a long period of idling. How do I disable this hard-drive idling mode. I checked in BIOS and there is nothing there. I have a Velociraptor, is it possible that...
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    +1 for EK Waterblocks

    I needed the nehalem waterblock adapter for my Supreme acetal. I literally got an email at 2AM launch day from Edvard himself, stating the adapter was now up for sale. So, I order and pay via PayPal, and I accidently forgot to click return to retailer. I get an email 10 minutes later letting...
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    EPEEN pumping pumping time.

    http://img510.imageshack.us/my.php?image=x58slidm3.jpg http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=002as1.jpg http://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=003fl0.jpg /win.
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    Will this waterblock fit on my nehalem?

    Hi guys I just got my core 2 extreme and gigabyte ex58 extreme I'm wondering if my EK supreme will fit?
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    Need help putting my LCD to bed

    Hi guys, I have an old 15 " LCD monitor that I purchased for 1500 back in the day (5 years ago lol). It's had it's time and now that there's no use for it since I've purchased a new 275T+ I'm wondering if there's a way to kill it electrically. I know the ol' sledgehammer works great but I'm...
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    Voodoo's new Laptop and Desktop offering leaked

    Here the PDFs for their new desktop the OMEN which is liquid cooled and the PDF for their laptop called the ENVY Hey VOodoo I'm available for hire! http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LRLFZYV6 http://www.megaupload.com/?d=C0UE4J51
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    Got my Volcano seized

    Hi guys, I need some legal advice for the process in receiving seized merchandise back because I feel it was power abuse. I am from Edmonton, Canada so any lawyers who know what to do, their advice would be greatly appreciated: So earlier today (June 7th 2008) we?re chilling in my buddy?s...
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    got my answer -- delete

    got my answer
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    Did my qx9650 die?

    Hi guys Check this out: http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/8118/wtfuk7.jpg Is my CPU dead? Is only 1 core alive now? WTF !?!?!? :( Sorry for sounding rather rude, but I'm a little worried my expensive CPU is dead! Everest is reporting all 4 CPU core temps as the same. BIOS says...
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    Help with my Striker II Extreme Overclocking

    Hi guys I've been using this guide on AT as a bible and it's working great, however I can't get one of my cores to stabilize in Prime. Right when I start only core 4 dies out, and it dies the fasteset. How can I alleviate this? I've been able to isolate it from a voltage issue since...
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    First Review: Corsair Dominator XMS3 TW3X4G4096-1800C8DF

    Test bench: Air Cooled QX9650 C0 stepping, but from a "T" batch. Asus Striker II Extreme 0702 BIOS (NVMM Dated May 05 2008) Hitachi 7K1000 1TB hard drive (32mb cache) Coolermasters Cosmos S Case (stock) Tagan BZ800W Power Supply 9800GTX SSC in SLI. Pre emptive tests: Running at stock...
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    Need a new board?

    Hey guys, Lately when I'm watching any sort of video from windows media player I can't watch it in full screen mode, because it will play a tad, freeze and I'll hear the audio then it'll cut out and the computer stops responding. I then need to hard reset. Running a Striker 2 Extreme with...
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    Need Striker II Extreme OC'ing help

    Setup: Qx9650 Striker 2 Extreme Patriot 2x2GB Viper at 1600 MHZ 7-7-7-20 Having trouble Overclocking my 9650. I can't even get 1333 fsb x 10 multi stable. It BSODs at the windows booting screen. Shooting for 1600x10 for personal goals. Right now it's running cool on the fan's quiet...
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    I want a Pet, how do I do it when I live at home?

    Hi guys, I live at home currently and I"m 20 years of age attending University. I am a modest guy but I am serious when I say Im' a good looking chap, whose not gay, but doesn't care for women since they annoy me and I don't like to argue about stupid things. I have a brother who is 5 years...
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    New notebook questions with the new stuff that's comign out

    Hey guys, I sold my Macbook Pro 17" that had the 2.4 ghz Santa Rosa along with a 8600M GT and the 1920x1200 resolution. Great notebook, had a tough time fitting it in my backpack so I decided it was time to sell it and move on. Ended up getting good value for it and now I"m in a situation...
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    boot letter changed in vista x64

    hey guys typing from my windows mobile phone right now and theres a problem with my main rigs vista x64 install. All was well this morning until I decided to get the service pack 1 update mod from ms that would allow me to update sp1 like the real testers. it installed and updated fine. I...
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    boot letter changed in vista x64

    hey guys typing from my windows mobile phone right now and theres a problem with my main rigs vista x64 install. All was well this morning until I decided to get the service pack 1 update mod from ms that would allow me to update sp1 like the real testers. it installed and updated fine. I...
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    Worth taking my Q6600 higher?

    Hi guys, Currently I've pushed my q6600 to 2.7ghz at A 1200mhz fsb. I could push it further but I'm having my doubts... Why? well I have a 2x2gb pc6400 kit running 800 Mhz at 4-4-4-12 and 1T. That's right, I'm running 1T Stable on DDR2! Now is it worth taking my CPU to 3.4 and going to...
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    Need some LCD help (27 inch or high)

    Hi guys, Currently I sold my Apple Cinema 30" I want either the 3007WFP-HC or the new LCDs that use the new LG/Philips panel Will a 3000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio and 102 pct GAMUT make a big difference over 1000:1 regular contrast ratio and 92 pct? Thx
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    SkullTrail ETA?

    ANyone know when SKulltrail is coming out? My 5th 680i board crapped out on me today running 2.35V for my mushkin ram (DUmb mushkin said you need 2.35 and i think you do on this stinker board to run 1066mhz on a quad) so I'm wondering when it is due out and if I should just wait. I am...
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    Computer is not posting. Please help

    Hi there guys, Quick diagnosis of my problem: I power on my computer, It turns on and everything is as should be when it boots up, but the problem is that the 8800 GTS Fan doesn't slow down (Which would be the typical part, since it starts powered at full speed then slows down to hit post and...
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    Question for the Asus Pros

    Hi there guys, I apparently have gotten betrayed by a store that I buy ALL My stuff from( Believe me it's not a little amount)> Everyone knows me by name and I am very friendly with all of them since they're just like all of us, they love hardware. So, I bought an Asus striker from them in...
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    Regarding my system

    Hi guys I have; An Asus striker extreme 2gb pc1066 corsair dominator Ram I feel this is the only thing I need to state my problem. I saw that asus's website says the striker does not support pc1066 ddr2 memory (Or otherwise says ddr800 as a max value). I'm wondering how to make my...
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    IS this really true about the asus striker?!

    I am told the striker does _Not_ support 1066mhz DDr2 memory and that it only supports 800 mhz for MEMORY and 1333 FSB For CPU Is this true? What boards suipport pc1066 ram? Thanks
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    Strangest thing with ram timing and Vista.

    Hey guys, My rig is as follows: TWINX Dominator C5D PC8500 Corsair 2 Gig kit Asus Striker Quad Core Xeon X3220 2 8800 GTX's in SLI X-Fi Fatal1ty Hitachi 1 TB HD Running Vista X86 with the latest updates. Weird problem: My ram timings affect my graphics drivers in Vista. When...
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    3rd striker passed out

    Yeah, messed, I know. It's not evne due to my OC'ing. I am getting a bad revision every time I get it replaced... Talk about shitty luck on first batch stuff. Anyone know the latest rev that's good? I'd hate to downgrade to a p5n32 Thanks
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    Weird problem. Locking up during games.

    When I play WoW the game will freeze and I can't get out but I can move my mouse around periodically/sporatically and my music in the bakcground will be chopped but also play in spurts sometimes loop in spurts. I'm wondering what causes ths? I'm running Stable Nvidia and creative drivers on...
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    Personal attacks in PM Again

    Utube645 is now harassing me. Clearly the same guy changing numbers in his name. Please advise moderators, thx.
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    Offensive PMs sent by Utube545

    Please tell him to stop Mods. I do not like his aggressive behavior. Thx
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    Problem installing XP SP2 CD

    specs: xeon x3220 Corsair pc8500c5d ram striker extreme hitachi 1tb deskstar creative x fi logitech mx revolution/g15 keyboard apple 30" monitor 2 8800 GTX's Plextor 716SA DVDRW The installation is freezing after it loads all drivers when it says "Starting Windows SetuP". I see it...
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    qx6700 pricing

    how much will it be after the price drop? as much as the q6700? thx
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    Yet *another* help me find a laptop thread

    Hi guys, Just wanted to start off saying I've been really hard pressed to find a GREAT laptop. To me I've been looking and I've had 2 laptops in the past 2 years that havent' filled the void in my portable life. I had the following: T43P: The FireGL. Had it 2 years from this fall. Too...
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    Issue with my USB connections. +1 Odd error with drivers uninstalling

    Specs: Corsair Dominator 2x1GB PC8500C5D Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Asus Striker Extreme Raptor 74GB Plextor 716SA DVDRW X-fi Fatal1ty Silverstone TJ07 Case I'm having issues in windows when I"m booting into it, it gives me an error saying "USB Device not Recognized" and I'm trying to...
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    Inexplainable crashing.

    Hey guys When I'm playing a graphically intensive game for a long time(Lets say 3-4 hours) the game freezes and the sound that I hear right before is consistently looped. Then the monitor goes dark as if it's off. I'm pretty certain this is a video card crash and I'm just looking to see if...
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    Issue with using my storage drive in XP Sp2

    Hey guys, I know this error has been done to death but I've tried everything, from searching in my regedit to trying different modes and turning off the SII 3132 controller in bios, but nothing has worked. The error I'm getting is a "delayed write failed" when I try to run quickpar. The...
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    Silverstone tj07 question

    To the other Tj07 owners, have you experience that when you're mounting a video card or anything that goes into the slots of a motherboard that the card will not sit 100 percent flush? My experiences are that the card, when sat properly, has it's metal hinge that's used to screw in to the...