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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?

    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

    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.

    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?

    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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    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.

    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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    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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    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?

    Extremely new to all this, but I am looking for a mother board that will accommodate the MSI NX8800GT? I will be purchasing an E8400 also (if I can find someone with it in stock at a reasonable price). I'd like a mother board that will work with the E8400 out of box as I'm not familiar with...
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    First time builder. Would like some input on this build.

    First off, I've never once built a computer. This will obviously be a learning experience. I have pieced together a system that I would like checked out. Keep in mind I don't know a whole lot about how to put individual pieces together to get the most out of the money I am spending. I have...