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    bsod on windows setup

    It passes all tests and memory isnt bad. I finally got windows installed somehow and it logs fully into windows, then in about 15 secs. the computer immediately restarts itself and keeps doing the same thing over and over.I think there might be a problem with the xp cd. I will try another...
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    bsod on windows setup

    I check out DFT and it passed the test.
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    bsod on windows setup

    I just built a new pc and popped in a 250gb seagate sata hdd i had laying around. It passes the windows load up screen and gives me bsod. I have since then formatted it 3 times and now it gets through the first parts of xp installation and gives me bsod again...
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    4870 Cooler help

    I got the xigmatik today but it didnt seem to fit the stock red heatsink, so i just put the scythe on for now.
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    4870 Cooler help

    The past couple of days i have been looking to get an aftermarket cooler for my 4870. The two im currently trying to decide on are the scythe musashi and the akasa vortexx. Which would be the better buy of the two? I do not plan on overclocking it just yet. I have the scythe in my hands right...
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    New laptop for dj

    Hey guys, i will be buying a new laptop for everyday use but mainly music production and mixing. I was told that the macbook pro was the best around but its a little over my price range. The one i have in mind is a lenovo t6 for 600$ used. Specs are: Used IBM ThinkPad LENOVO T6 | 2GHz Core 2...
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    D-tek fuzion mod

    Where can i get one, and whats it look like?
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    D-tek fuzion mod

    By a bigger o-ring you mean one off any 1/2 barb?
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    D-tek fuzion mod

    I will be re-doing my loop soon and dont know whether i should go for the o-ring mod or just go for the nozzles they sell. Does anyone know which would be a better choice? I am not quite sure how the actual o-ring mod works.
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    New gpu help

    Yeahhhhhh...that 280 is definitely out. I guess he forgot the mention the overheating problem. Talk about getting my hopes up =/
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    New gpu help

    That was exactly what i was thinking, which is whats making me go towards the 260. Sucks to have to buy a new psu.
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    New gpu help

    A friend of mine is selling it for $280. Used for less than a month (he got the 4870 X2). Black edition is also very tempting.
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    New gpu help

    Would the gtx280 be considered a more future proof card? I can pick it up for around the same price now that its the holidays.
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    New gpu help

    Hey guys, i am currently in the process of purchasing a new video card but cant decide on what is best. I am looking for all over performance, noise, etc...my 3 choices are: GTX280 or 260 sapphire 4870 1GB My system specs are: Q6600 4gb OCZ Asus p5q deluxe Enermax liberty 620W 19in...
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    Slow Dsl Connection help

    I noticed the speed fluctuates a lot. Its slow all day, then for 2 hours it runs fine and goes back to slow. I ran winsock and everything seems to be fine for the moment.
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    Slow Dsl Connection help

    Hey guys, i recently was gone for 2 days and came back...turned my computer on and noticed a slower connection than usual. I thought it was another random lag spike so just restarted the router but nothing happened. Its been like this for about 3 days (130kbps down). I have tried to switch...
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    680i lt help

    Hi guys, i recently got a new setup and im not sure i made the right choice in the mobo. My question is, is there a good NB cooler for this board? Im not sure if anyone has had any experience with it but id like to hear some suggestions. I will be OC'ing as soon as i get my WC set up and need to...
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    watercooling parts help??

    no im not. just figured i would wait a bit more for the 9 series and see how it goes.
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    watercooling parts help??

    yeah iv never used one. I know i have one somewhere around the house. And i have some crappy old cases i can practice on. So basically i need to do all that but on the bottom?
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    watercooling parts help??

    is it annoyingly loud? also are you comparing the 18w one? for the bottom cut is there a guide anywhere or pictures?
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    watercooling parts help??

    Ok. thnx alot man, sounds like a solid build. For those 2 pumps which one would be quieter? I am open to any ideas, both external/internal. I was thinking of mounting on the back but im not too sure. Or maybe inside on the top. for my coolant i will use pc ice.
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    watercooling parts help??

    I wanted to go with a MCR320 but wanted to see what other people thought. so on the rad i should have 1/2" metal barbs and some of that Masterkleer tubing for best fit? in that case what type of res. is good? or are they all about the same.
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    watercooling parts help??

    i would want my rad to hang out. i am watercooling because i was planning to OC. My system is also pretty loud, you can say all 3 of those things. i dont intend on upgrading blocks anytime soon. what do you mean by IHS? as for the rad, what type would be better then since the other has...
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    watercooling parts help??

    wow. that rad really will come in handy. i was looking for a res but this is perfect. so a triple rad would be overkill? the apogee gt sounds great. 1/2 ID tubing should be good?
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    monitor problem

    a friend was about to throw away a 19in. acer monitor. Almost new. he says one day it just wouldnt turn on. any ideas why??
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    watercooling parts help??

    Hi, i am new to these forums. I was wondering what cpu block is best for 939 socket. I have at the moment a amd fx-60 no OC. also i am not so sure what type of rad/pump i should go for. For the moment i will be only cooling the cpu. I have tried many other forums but havent gotten much...
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    blank monitor

    yeah i tried another, i tried switching slots, tried dif. cables, reseated it, nothing works. most i can get it run is about a minute now. i will put it in another pc today and check to see what happens
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    blank monitor

    it works.
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    blank monitor

    yep i tried it with the monitor in the other room and the same thing happens. it probably is my vid. card. I will try another tomoro or if i can i will tonight and see if the problem continues.
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    blank monitor

    ok, so a couple of days ago i get home and my monitor is black. I moved the mouse thinking it was just in sleep mode but nothing happened. Everything is on but no response/picture. I restarted it and it worked for about 15 min. then turned off again. After that it worked fine for about 2 days...