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    Build won't POST Edit: Problem solved, can someone explain this?

    e6300 allendale @ 425*7 Gigabyte DS3 rev 3.3 2x1 buffalo firestix pc8000 @ 1036 4,4,4,12 Raptor x 150 gb HD So I've been running thing rig for about a month now, with minor changes in voltage and FSB. Recently upgraded my NB cooling to a Thermalrite HR03, installed an Accelero cooler...
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    DVI Problems

    Basically I'm not getting any DVI input. It's kind of a two-fold problem, since I know this viewsonic has DVI issues (fixed it in the past, don't remember how, think it has something to do with plugging in both VGA and DVI, then unplugging monitor for five seconds, taking out VGA, turning back...
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    Did windows xp just die on me?

    So i'm overclocking my new e6300 rig, and i'm tinkering with various timings and start getting getting a user32.dll error on startup. I google it, see it isn't supposedly overclocking related, and try to get a solid orthos result before trying to deal with OS issues. Now I'm trying to boot my...
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    Did my bios update just screw me over?

    I overclocked my new e6300 build to a little over 3 ghz with 4-4-4-10 timings. Decided to update bios and see if I could push it a little more. Started getting weird graphical errors, attributed it to the BIOS overclocking the PCI-E port, tried to go into BIOS to fix the speed at 100 mhz, but...
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    P182 officially in stock at newegg, 169.99

    Here Pre-cut holes in mobo tray for wire management, fan controller on back, water cooling holes. Decent upgrade, (unless you're really OCD about cables or <3 watercooling, then big upgrade) from p180, but i'd wait for rebates or take a gamble on the p182 being shipped in a p180 cardboard box...
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    White screen of death?

    Well, I got my allendale e6300 up to around 2.9 ghz, tested it in orthos for about 45 minutes to an hour, no errors. Bump up FSB to an ambitious 455, doesn't boot. Okay, lower it to 450, now I just get a white screen, can't access bios. DS3, 3.3, Firestix pc2-1000. Heeeelp? Edit: problem...
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    NorthBridge Cooling on DS3 with Arctic Cooling Freezer 7

    So my AC Freezer 7 overhangs the stock northbridge cooler on my DS3 mobo, and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations besides rigging up a 40mm fan on top of the NB. Thanks, Alex
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    XP Service Pack 2/New Comp question

    Just finished building my new c2d set up, have a windows XP disk pre SP-2. If I connect to the internet with it, will I get wormed up? Should I transfer some protective programs from this laptop to my new computer before going online? Thanks.
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    Problems with new DS3 build, please help

    Building my new DS3/e6300 rig. Bench testing my 1900gt, 2 gb, ds3, e6300 with Arctic cooling freezer 7 outside of my p180. Antec trio 650 PSU. Plug in necessary cables, hit power switch on front of case. Rig powers up. Hadn't plugged it into my CRT yet. Turn it off, plug into CRT. Powers on...
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    ATI x1950gt 256 MB $120 after MIR

    I bought the x1900gt a few days ago, now I feel dumb, haha. Here
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    Comp just died, building new C2D rig

    Alright, so my Fx-51 940 rig just kicked the bucket. So far, I have these parts: 2 gb Firestix 8500 2 gb Firestix 6400 (for vista/if I need spare ram) Antec Trio 650 Antec P180 Raptor 150 GB X Audigy 2 ZS (pulled from old rig) Logitech z5500 Viewsonic 2025xm 20 inch widescreen monitor...
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    Sound Card for using Logitech z5500 with Laptop

    I've got a laptop that doesn't have 5.1 sound and would like to buy a soundcard in order to play music on my Logitech Z5500 speakers. Any recommendations? Internal/external? Thanks
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    Western Digital 400 GB SATA II 16 MB CACHE

    Link Western Digital 400 GB SATA II 16 MB CACHE 99 bucks
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    Coolest keyboard EVER

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optimus_Keyboard Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.
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    Upgradability Question for Potential New Rig

    Hey all, I'm one of those unfortunates who cashed in on an expensive socket 940 system about three years ago. I'm thinking of building a new rig because this one is starting to crap out on me. I have a few options as of now. 1. Go for a super cheap 939 system and wait to see how the new AMD /...
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    Building a New Gaming Rig

    Hey all, I'm thinking of building a new PC in the next couple of months. What I'm currently using: FX-51 1024 3200 RAM 120 GB SCSI HD GeForce FX 5950 My budget is $900-1200. I'm looking for upgradability, so I won't have to completely rescrap my rig again for a few years. I think my...
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    AGP Upgrade Question

    Hey all, socket 940 mobo here with a fx-51, 420 watt psu, gig of ram. Currently have a FX 5950 Ultra. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102492 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130046 ?
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    Comfortable Computer/Office Chair

    Hey all, I'm a college student who wants a good, comfortable office chair with good back support for around $300. Anyone have any suggestions? I've searched the internet a bit and the only chairs I see getting good recommendations are $700+ european chairs or Aerons. Thanks, Alex
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    AGP Upgrade

    Hey all, Currently I'm running an FX-51 with a socket 940 mobo. I've got a FX 5950 Ultra, and am looking to upgrade my graphics card for under $250. My power supply is 420 Watts and pretty solid, so I'm not too worried about a power problem. I'm not sure upgrading to PCI-E would be a great...
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    Can anyone find this board?

    I've currently got a FX-51 with an AGP mobo and think it might be a decent idea to try to get a PCI-E board. The problem is, I can only find one board with PCI and uniprocessor 940. Foxconn NFPIK8AA Socket 940 uniprocessor with PCI-E Can anyone help?
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    FX-51 Upgrade

    Howdy all, I'm currently using an Alienware (yes, yes, flame away) rig that's a few years old. FX-51, 420 PS, ASUS SK8N NFORCE3 PRO 940, 120 gig SCSI HD, 1 gig ram, Nvidia 5950, Audigy 2 zs, Logitch z-5500, 19 inch viewsonic CRT. Since I bought the last CPU that's compatible with 940...