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    New ATI 4850 problems, please help!

    Well, didn't realize that ATI sets overscan to like 15% by default, but I still have a small black border. I still can't get WEI to recognize it, though the card is running as it should.
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    New ATI 4850 problems, please help!

    Got this ATI 4850 SAPPHIRE 100245L Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814102770 Installed the latest drivers from ATI, and can't get a decent display. I use a 32" Sharp...
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    Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3R F3 BIOS bad for overclocking?

    1.28V is the lowest I can set the voltage for the CPU and still remain stable. I did set the voltage manually, tried what it was on the F2 BIOS but it wasn't stable. I actually had to bump the voltage to 1.3V to get it stable. I think I'll just end up going back to the F2 BIOS and see if...
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    Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3R F3 BIOS bad for overclocking?

    Formatted and installed Vista Ultimate x64 and just decided to go with the latest BIOS for my motherboard (F3), had been running F2 in XP previously. Running an E8400 @ 3.6GHz, on the F2 (XP) BIOS I had the voltage set to auto and it ran it at 1.28 in CPU-Z. Updated to Vista x64 and the...
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    Would like some help getting voltage down on mild overclock of E8400

    Thanks for the reply. I got back at it today trying to find out the lowest voltage I can run 3.6 at, am currently at 1.264 (CPU-Z). Ran OCCT for 2 hours with no problems. I'd like to see if I could safely run it at 4GHz.
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    Would like some help getting voltage down on mild overclock of E8400

    Yeah, forgot to mention the mobo in the post. Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3R G.Skill 4GB DDR2-800
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    Would like some help getting voltage down on mild overclock of E8400

    Is the difference between the voltage set in BIOS, and what it shows in Windows (CPU-Z) the vdroop? Also, which one do you go by when determining a safe voltage for overclocking? I can get it to 3.9GHz @ 1.36 (CPU-Z...1.4V set in BIOS).
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    Would like some help getting voltage down on mild overclock of E8400

    I don't necessarily want/need 1.225, but something lower than what it is perhaps. I've read on here and elsewhere that when it's set to auto that the mobo usually sets it pretty high. I've got a lot of reading to do on overclocking, but I am just trying to get a grasp on why/why the mobo...
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    Would like some help getting voltage down on mild overclock of E8400

    I've been running my E8400 (BX80570E8400) @ 3.6GHz for quite a while now, which is a fairly simple OC as I just set the FSB to 400 and manually set my RAM 1:1 (5-5-5-15). In the BIOS I just left everything set at Auto and let the mobo decide on the best voltage, but would like to lower it if...
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    Load temps with Xigmatek HDT-S1283 seem high.

    oh...and I've got some reading up to do before I go any higher than 3.6. It's stable where it's at (3.6) but I can't go any higher and keep it stable in Prime95.
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    Load temps with Xigmatek HDT-S1283 seem high.

    I did the 3 thin lines when I put it on the first time, but I redid it to make sure it was seated fully and just did a single thin line...I still had some AS5 that was filling the cracks, and 3 lines seemed like too much.
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    Load temps with Xigmatek HDT-S1283 seem high.

    I've checked it twice, pulled the mobo the second time. Applied a bit too much thermal paste the first time, which I thought may be causing the temps. Took it and the mobo out, cleaned the processor and heatsink...left the thin paste in the cracks at the bottom of the heatsink though. Applied...
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    GA-EP35-DS3R Rev.2.1 - NOT GOING TO OVERCLOCK.

    I've got this board with an E8400 and haven't had an issue since the initial install, been running for months and no complaints.
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    e8400 at stock voltages

    I've got an E8400 and GA-EP35-DS3R, processor is at 3.6 (400x9) RAM is 1:1, but it won't boot up at stock voltage. I am Prime95/OCCT stable @ 1.28V though, RAM is at 1.8V. I left everything in the BIOS set to whatever it is at default, just changed the FSB to 400 and manually set the RAM for...
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    Running hot on an e8400

    I acutally just installed that Xigmatek last night, for an E8400. I found it easiest to take the mobo out of the case to do it so I could ensure that it was seated fully. Best way I've found to get the push pin style to mount correctly is to make sure the black locking piece with the arrow...
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    Load temps with Xigmatek HDT-S1283 seem high.

    Thanks for the replies. Seems as though there would be a bigger difference in temps between the stock HSF and this Xigmatek. I was getting around the same idle temps with the stock cooler, my load temps dropped ~5C
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    Load temps with Xigmatek HDT-S1283 seem high.

    Any help? Ambient room temp is ~24C.
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    Load temps with Xigmatek HDT-S1283 seem high.

    I've ran Prime95 and OCCT, both put the load temp about the same in real temp. Case is an NZXT Appollo. 2 120 case fans, MSI 8800GT OC that is 38C idle. Current ambient temp according to speed fan is 35C.
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    Load temps with Xigmatek HDT-S1283 seem high.

    Just installed the s1283 for an E8400, load temps are at 52C...seem a little high? Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3R C2D E8400 @ 3.6 (1.280 V per CPU-Z) idle/load temp @ 38/52 (Real Temp) Used it as is with the push pins, had the mobo out of the case to make sure it was seated correctly, applied a...
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    Static/Popping from speakers when second monitor is disabled?

    Surge protector, and electrical in the house is new.
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    Static/Popping from speakers when second monitor is disabled?

    Different plug didn't help. That was the first thing I tried. The static/popping stops instantly when the secondary monitor is powered off. I don't have any static/popping with both enabled and running.
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    Static/Popping from speakers when second monitor is disabled?

    I just recently set up dual monitors and am having static/popping from my speakers when I disable the second monitor but don't turn it off. If I disable the second monitor and power it off the popping goes away. Any idea where to begin troubleshooting the issue?
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    E8400 owners...what mobo do you use?

    Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3R No problems, worked right out of the box. OC'd to 3.6 easily.
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    Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3R - Heat Sink Fans that will fit?

    Looking to purchase the Xigmatek HDT-S1283, hopefully it will fit/work with this mobo.
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    Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3R - Heat Sink Fans that will fit?

    Thanks. How quiet is the Arctic Freezer 7?
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    Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3R - Heat Sink Fans that will fit?

    Looking to purchase a new CPU cooler for an E8400. I've read of people having problems with certain ones not working with this motherboard because they block the 12V ATX connection. Anybody with this MB care to share what HSF they are using? Sorry if this doesn't belong here, wasn't...
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    'The RPC server is unavailable'. Concerning printing on shared computer.

    It's running. I've tried everything I can think of, everything mentioned here. Even uninstalled the printer/drivers and reinstalled...still not able to print from the laptop.
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    'The RPC server is unavailable'. Concerning printing on shared computer.

    I can ping it by name and IP. I can also access any shared files on both machines. I will try redoing it all again, then rebooting and see if that does me any good.
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    'The RPC server is unavailable'. Concerning printing on shared computer.

    Yes, both computers were restarted after I checked to make sure the services were running. Printer works and prints fine from the desktop. What do you need to know about the set up?
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    'The RPC server is unavailable'. Concerning printing on shared computer.

    When trying to print something from my laptop (Vista) to the printer hooked up to my desktop (XP). Was working fine 2 days ago, but went to print something today and got the error message 'The RPC server is unavailable'. Printer is shared, shows up on the laptop as being available, but won't...
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    MSI NX8800GT 512M OC memory

    How high can you safely over clock the already over clocked MSI 8800gt?
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    Game(s) freezing after a couple minutes. No idea what to look for?

    The fan noise is noticeable at 100%. I actually updated the driver, and turned off anti-aliasing options in game and it didn't freeze. I'm not totally sure if the updated driver helped the situation or turning off the AA is what solved it, but either way it didn't crash after updating and...
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    Game(s) freezing after a couple minutes. No idea what to look for?

    Computer is only about 10 days old at most, and clean, so it's not dust/dirt. I used rivatuner and turned the fan up to 100% and it still locked up. Seems to do it in the same spot in the game too.
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    Game(s) freezing after a couple minutes. No idea what to look for?

    e8400 @ stock msi nx8800gt OC @stock gigabyte ep35-ds3r windows xp sp2 Not sure if it is the game or if it's a problem with my computer. But, I've been playing Half Life 2 for the past 5 or 6 days with no issues, everything runs and looks great. Last night when playing it will completely...
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    what 3dmark score should I expect?

    What exactly can you tell from using 3dmark? I ran it and it seems pretty low to me, scored at just over 10,000 E8400 @3.6GHz Gigabyte ep35 ds3r 4gb ddr2 800 msi nx8800gt 512MB OC WD500gb sata hdd Seem about accurate?
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    New Build...No Sound? Would appreciate some help!

    Thanks, it was actually the sound drivers...everything is working good now. Thanks for the help!
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    New Build...No Sound? Would appreciate some help!

    Just says no audio device under sound properties.
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    New Build...No Sound? Would appreciate some help!

    Well, I finally got all my stuff for my build yesterday and got it all put together. First time ever building a computer and all went excellent. Only problem I'm having is I have no sound. If I try and use WMP or any media player it says that I don't have a sound card. The motherboard has...
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    Will this video card work with this mother board?

    Thanks for the reply, I actually did order it...today. Don't plan on running two cards so I should be just fine with that motherboard also. Still going back and forth on a case, everything else is ordered. I need to find a nice case, with good cooling for ~$90 shipped...preferably with a...
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    Will this video card work with this mother board?

    The mother board is from clubit and is rev 2.0, which is supposed to support the 45nm processor. Only reason I asked about the video card is it says something about it needing dual slot?