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    Computer wont even start up

    I can't get to the root of this problem. Power supply connected, all wires connected to HDD, Mobo with both 24 and 4 connector. Mobo light is green but when I click the power button it just wont start. I can't for the life of me figure out whats wrong. I took out the jumper batter(round battery)...
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    Idle temps for HD4870?

    What are idle temps for it? I get around 65-70. What about load? I get 78. I feel like its running waaay too hooot at idle and load. I could be wrong.
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    Newly built PC--Need help

    Hi, I have a QX6850, Asus P5Q SE/R, ATI 4870 1GB, OCZ 4GB "1000Mhz" Ram and Vista 64-Bit. I ran Core Temp .99.2 It shows my frequency at 333.0x6=1998.00MHz. Shouldnt it be at 333.00x9=2997Mhz or 500.00x6=3Ghz? I am going to assume my RAM is running at 667Mhz. It also says VID:1.1625V...
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    Question about S1283 Xigmatek

    Does anyone know if it comes with Thermal Compound? If it does, should I use that or should I buy a different brand of thermal paste? If different brand, which one(Recommend please)? Lastly, is there a really good instruction method on how to apply the thermal paste onto my qx6850 and s1283? Do...
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    Update:Critique my new multi-purpose PC

    EDIT: Case Antec 300 $39.99 QX6850 $239.00 P5Q SE/R $113.96 HD4870 1gb $299.99...
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    Is this ram worth getting?

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/...280&CMP=AFC-C8Junction Building a new system. The 4gigs ram with this price-point seems excellent..maybe even 8gigs, but is there any issues with OCZ ram in the long run and do they perform up to specs? I ask because i read in another thread not to really...
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    Help me build my new rig

    I have not built a new rig in years as other things have kept me occupied. My rig will be built around the Core 2 Extreme QX6850. I will want this rig to have multiple uses. Gaming, file server -- especially for streaming video to the X360 to my Television, Video/Music editing, and just...