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    service unavalable?

    same in the UK. how long's it been down?
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    Halp! Messed up USB HID drivers on XP x64!

    Well, that was fun. Tried just about everything, then finally solved after reading this: http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic69401.html My solution was to: 1. start uninstalling devices under USB Serial Bus Controllers in Device Manager. This went ok, until I uninstalled whatever my mouse...
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    Halp! Messed up USB HID drivers on XP x64!

    Hey all , somehow I've messed up my USB HID drivers on XP x64 and, given they're the only drivers available for a lot of things on x64, this is not good :( I'm currently getting all USB HID devices popping up the "Found New Hardware *name*" baloon tip, then giving me the install new hardware...
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    AMD X2 temperature questions.

    Hey all, just set up my new 5200+ X2 (windsor, 89w) with Xigmatek HDT-S963 inside an Antec 900 case. I've checked the temps and they erm, look a little too good to be true (the case is cold, but 0c cold?!?), so just wondering if someone could explain the below to me. Idle, CPU (as in bios CPU...
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    Windows install file problem - opnfiles.exe

    Hey guys, I'm having another fun fun fun time trying to install an OS, this time I'm having problems copying files during setup. Os is Windows XP x64, has had SP2 x64 slipstreamed to it from a 32bit OS (using SP2 x86's update files), then used nlite to remove a few minor things (games etc)...
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    SB750 vs 700 vs 600

    Thanks, I'm deffinately considering a TF8200 if my 770 / SB700 ASRock A770CrossFire doesn't turn up (seems to be 0 stock in the UK :( ).
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    Problems Desoldering Power Plug in Laptop Motherboard

    Cut the corresponding tab off, solder it to the board from the top. Problem sorted :)
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    SB750 vs 700 vs 600

    SB600 also has issues with AHCI support of sata drives under Vista. Same thing may or may not affect the SB700 too. And sorry to hijack the thread, but anyone know of comparisons of the above with some of the cheaper Nvidia chipsets (eg SB700 (w 770 or 780G) vs Geforce 8200?). I'm interested...
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    so frustrated

    Ok, other stuff to try... is anything set up as RAID? Does the drive have master/slave set up correctly? Is it in the correct IDE/sata socket? Then you really need to find another bootable CD, you can try downloading memtest86+ and burn it to CD or borrow something off someone. At least then...
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    so frustrated

    Can you boot off any other CDs? Eg. memtest86, Ubuntu live cd...
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    so frustrated

    >> I tried reinstalling xp on my old motherboard and then putting it on the new mobo and it didn't work yeah... that's never gonna work... at least not easily. What's not being recognized? Can you go through the install routine and get everything set up? Do you get to a reboot and then it...
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    Custom Motherboard sounds? Can I make it play a tune on startup?

    I'm thinking, with the right software, it could actually be possible. I can deffinately generate a beep on mine by hitting the wrong thing, just gotta figure out the code that does it, then set it to run on startup. Only prob is the speaker's a single tone. If you wanna do it outside an OS, some...
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    Please clarify the distinction. .

    >> So is one geared more towards certain applications, i.e. media streaming, word processing editing, etc. . .? no, it's purely used to distinguish between ASUS boards with ATI chipsets (xxA) and with Nvidia chipsets (xxN). Which is better for what depends on what specific chipset is being...
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    Budget mobo comparison help.

    >> Glad to be of help ... Heh, I do have a bad habbit of always answering my own tech questions :( So SB700 still has ACHI issues? The germans seemed to think it was ok, but anyway I'm planning an XP 64-bit system so it shouldn't affect much, use up my old MSNDAA keys I got at uni :D...
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    Budget mobo comparison help.

    Ok, figured it out myself with the handy help of a review of each on the same site (in german, can be translated): http://www.pctreiber.net/daten..._artikel_84_lesen.html < A770 http://www.pctreiber.net/daten..._artikel_71_lesen.html < AX78 ASrock come out on top, due to a number of bugs...
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    Which Processor? Amd or Intel

    For basic use, whatever's cheapest is usually best :) See http://www.xbitlabs.com/articl...e7300-pdc-e5200_5.html for bench comparison of 6000+ and e5200. They're both about the same though 6000+ better in gaming, e5200 better with media/gen purpose. I'd go with the e5200 if it really was the...
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    Budget mobo comparison help.

    Hey all, I've been in a hole for a few years but have just decided I need to upgrade, so figured you could all help me out. What would you suggest is the better option out of the below two, and which options are better in general, for a board that will likely be in use for another 3 to 5 years...
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    DRAM beep errors; anything other than DRAM?

    Hey all. Background first: My PC's an old 2500+ XP (oc'd a bit too), one RAM stick (out of 3) had a few errors in mem test ages ago, the thing's not averse to a CTD every now n then (primarily graphics related i thought). Few weeks ago started getting graphical errors in games (see...
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    Touchscreen article dissapeared?

    Is it me or was there a great artice on touch screen technology here a few days ago that's now completely dissapeared? I coulda sworn it was on the anandtech fron page....
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    Phono to jack connection query.

    Hi all, my sister has two speakers that have 6.3mm jack sockets, and two long wires with 6.5mm jack plugs at each end which she currently plugs in to a CD player. I've got her a new audio player (modded games console) which outputs audio via left and right RCA phono plugs. Obviously, what I...
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    Mouse pointer speed control in Windows

    Is there any way to have greater control over mouse pointer speed in Windows (XP) other than the control panel > mouse > pointer options > speed slider bar? I'm trying to get to grips with a new mouse which by default moved a lot faster than my original mouse. Thing is, the speed I want appears...
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    Memory timings / errors help.

    thanks. that first pic isn't actually mine so the settings are different, though it is the same board. it's an amd processor and i think the fsb is 200, though i have all cpu settings on auto. the reason i have mem settings on manual is that it doesn't use the correct settings automatically...
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    Memory timings / errors help.

    Hey all, I just got a GA-MA69G-S3H with a 4200+ and 2 x corsair xms2 667 4-4-4-12 (2.0v). Having stuck it in, presumably because of the mobo's default support only for 1.8v ram, it loosens all the settings to 5-5-5-18, so my first question would be which of these lot should i change to get...
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    Memory advice - 667 vs 800

    Hi, wondering if anyone here could help me decide which of these to use, taking in to consideration the currect system, price, and possible future uses. I'm going to be using an AM2 4200+ X2, and could either get... Corsair XMS DDR-800 (5-5-5-12) (TWIN2X2048-6400) for around £32...
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    Cheap psu advice - amp comparison

    4200+ X2 brisbane 65w 2x 1GB Corsair XMS DDR-800 (2x 1.8v) 2x 120mm fans One WD2500KS 7200rpm hd GA-MA69G-S3H w/ AMD690G chipset/graphics One SH-S203N DVD-RW 2 to 3 USB connected devices Calculated by http://www.extreme.outervision.com/PSUEngine to need just over 200w, so correct me...
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    Cheap psu advice - amp comparison

    not very much. infact anything should work, really (about 180w would do), but i'm thinking ahead here :)
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    Cheap psu advice - amp comparison

    Hi guys, looking for a cheap PSU but hopefully not a bad one. I wouldn't mind some advice on which of these stats look OK for a basic system (it'll draw very little on everything, but a better psu is still good). Bearing in mind the prices, is there anything you'd recommend, and anything I...
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    Cheap case/psu advice.

    >> I see you used pounds as your currency reference, so I'm sorry if these pointers aren't of much use to you. well at least someone noticed it :) yes, we british are unfortunately without such things as rebates and £5 / $10 cases, and what american imports we have are either very late in...
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    Cheap case/psu advice.

    Hi, would anyone like to share their views on cheap case systems? I'm looking to buy one plus a psu, though not necessarily together. I'd prefer dual 120mm fans for noise reasons, preferably at least one included, though i'm a little concerned about going too cheap due to case quality. As for...
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    Benefits of 2x1 Mb cache over 2x512?

    thanks for that link. yeah, i was focusing on amd chips; as i can get a 4200+ cheaper than a 2160, and its considerably faster in benchmarks i've seen, and the am2 board is gonna end up much cheaper... though i'm actually building from scratch so have my choice of parts so long as the price...
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    Reinstalling OS on new cpu & mobo...Questions

    it can be done, regardless of chipset, though i forgot where the guide was.... aahh here it is: http://episteme.arstechnica.co.../77909774/m/1400925745
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    Need help with new stuttering problem

    a wild guess but... something to do with pageing memory to disk? which could indicate a problem with either. have you run memtest and scandisc? running pagedefrag might help to, or altering the position / size of the page file. i may be way off the mark though :P
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    Benefits of 2x1 Mb cache over 2x512?

    Hi, could anyone tell me what real world benefits there may be getting a dual core processor with 2x1Mb L2 cache as opposed to a similar clocked processor with 2x512Mb L2 cache? I've had my eye on a 65w 4000+ windsor core (clocked @ 2.0 Ghz, 2x1Mb) that beats a 65w 4000+ brisbane core...
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    Western Digital RE2 WD5000YS

    Hi, just wanted to confirm that the WDTLER works on the WD2500SB drive too. That's an IDE RE edition drive, not sure about firmware but the serial number ended in C0 which I think is firmware related (A0 being real early fw editions).
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    [Retired] The LCD Thread

    I checked most major UK sites last night and just about anything that was near the L194WT's price either had no DVI support or was a lot more under specd. About the only thing close is the Acer P193W which is a little more and may or may not have DVI (not the best on giving out specs are acer)...
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    [Retired] The LCD Thread

    Thanks. There wasn't anywhere specific in the UK, though the first of these two are handy cos i can collect from stores (pcworld actually don't seem to show all their stock in the list, searching for l194wt brings it up though), the second two just have a biggish yet cheap range...
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    [Retired] The LCD Thread

    Could someone recommend a good all-round 19", ws or not, for around £110 / $180 ? I'm in the UK so it'd help if it's available here too. So far I've found the L194WT 19"ws for £110, 5ms 2000:1 300cd/m2 and if it's anything like the 204wt it should be pretty good, but I'm just wondering if...
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    The *Official* MSI K8NGM2-FID GeForce 6150 Motherboard Thread

    >> was having an occasional problem where the boot sequence would change by itself. heh, mine seems to change boot sequence whenever i change anything connected to ide. not sure what the bios is.
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    The *Official* MSI K8NGM2-FID GeForce 6150 Motherboard Thread

    hey, saw this question asked earlier but can't find a reply so... is the cpu-ldt of 200.9 normal? i don't really want to overclock at all (not my system) so would it be ok to set it to 200.0?
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    The *Official* MSI K8NGM2-FID GeForce 6150 Motherboard Thread

    hey, i'm about to flash the bios of the K8NGM2-FID through dos / floppy (i don't care what msi say, i've *always* read *never* to flash through windows, and always with a floppy). the guide says "Copy the DOS flash utility AFDOS404.exe included in any of the latest files 7207v30.zip...