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    New Build Feedback (i7-8700K gaming build)ddddd

    Building a new PC after almost 8 years. Some information on the use case: Primary use: Gaming, including VR Other uses: Media PC, basic photo/video editing, everyday use Decent amount of overclocking Most parts already purchased in the US but no boxes have been opened yet. Probably building it...
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    Feedback on i7-860 build (~$1600)

    Ok based on above suggestions, I think I'm going to go with Gigabyte UD4P motherboard. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-409-_-Product - $157ish with rebate and Bing cashback. Also, lowering my PSU to Corsair 750W ($129): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-010-_-Product As...
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    Feedback on i7-860 build (~$1600)

    Thanks guys. I do have 4 HDs (two old WD raptors for dual booting + 2 more) and the case I'm getting has quite a few fans so I was thinking of getting 850W PSU but seeing your replies, I'll just stick to 750W. As far as the motherboard and RAM goes, which one would you suggest from what I...
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    Feedback on i7-860 build (~$1600)

    Please provide your feedback on following new build I'm planning. If there are any parts that are better and cheaper than what I've listed, please suggest. :) I'll be using the system for Gaming and as Media Center. I plan to do moderate overcloacking (not going for any records). For...
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    P55 and USB3.0/SATA 3.0

    Thanks for the quick reply. Yeah I intend to go with only one video card (HD5970). It's been tough finding a website with that video card in stock. I will probably end up waiting anyway until the end of this month to see what nVidia comes up with. If I do go crossfire/SLI route, I will...
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    P55 and USB3.0/SATA 3.0

    Quick question regarding P55 architecture and using the USB3.0/SATA3.0. I have heard that on Gigabyte's motherboards, if you attempt to do crossfire/SLI, USB3.0/SATA3.0 will revert to 2.0 speed. I'm looking at building a new system with i7-860 and HD5970. Will only one video card (dual...
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    E6700 Overclocked and now unable to turn on

    Yeah it has to be a damaged CPU. The AUTO to 2.2 was DRAM voltage. The VCORE in BIOS was set to 1.4V and CPUZ read ~1.375
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    E6700 Overclocked and now unable to turn on

    I tried my roomates CPU (E6850) in my setup and it performed like it should of. Underload it cranked up to 3GHz like it should have. Then I put my CPU (E6700) in his setup, and the computer refuses to even start up all the way. Makes it to Windows logo and then turns off. Same thing as when...
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    E6700 Overclocked and now unable to turn on

    Sorry I don't have a new CPU... it is the same one i had before computer died
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    E6700 Overclocked and now unable to turn on

    So finally I got all my components back. Have a new cpu, and got my RAM and Motherboard checked/replaced through RMA department. I am up and running almost completely. My computer just didn't feel as fast as previously so I opened up CPU-Z and ran SuperPI (I haven't made any changes to bios...
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    E6700 Overclocked and now unable to turn on

    I appreciate the advice. I am currently waiting on my PSU. I will post back as soon as I get a chance.
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    E6700 Overclocked and now unable to turn on

    Thanks myocardia. Sorry it took me a while to respond. I was on vacation. :-) Anyway, that didn't work. I waited more than 2 hours before giving another attempt. Monitor is still not turning on. Computer turns on but monitor is still not turning on. The only constant has been memory...
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    E6700 Overclocked and now unable to turn on

    This is my first time overclocking a computer and I need help getting it to turn on again. I read and followed the overclocking guide at the top of the message board. The last thing I did with the CPU was run it @ 3.2Ghz. Ran the Prime95 test for an hour without any errors. So after that I...
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    HD2900XT giving some trouble

    Hi everyone, I just finished building a new computer. However, I'm can't get monitor to turn on. My first PSU was DOA (mushkin 580W). So then, I bought OCZ GameXStream 700W PSU. My video card is HD2900XT. Initially when I turn on the computer, everything powers up, then it turns off in 2...
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    limited or no connectivity

    Problem solved. All I did was kept my computer off overnight, reset Linksys router in the morning, and voila.. it works! This is so random. I reset the router last night like gazillion times but it didn't work at that time and it worked in the morning. Anyway, thanks a lot nightowl and...
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    limited or no connectivity

    Hi everyone, I'm having this limited or no connectivity problem. I'm dual booting into both Vista Business and Win XP Pro. I get same error in both OS. I've try changing ethernet cables, but that doesn't help either. My desktop computer was set up for static ip address but I changed that to...
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    Freezer Trick for borked HDDs...

    No worky for me.. I have a Maxtor 80GB hdd sitting right here outside my computer with so much stuff on it.. if nothing else, every single school project from last four years are on there that I wish I could recover.. oh well.. $1500 is insane amount of money to send any disk drive for...
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    Change RAID-controller, will information remain on drives?

    You shouldn't lose data on your hard drive this way. In past two weeks, I have resetted my BIOS (removing battery and etc.) like million times (stupid motherboard problems). All this time, I have had two Seagates in RAID 0 connected to nForce 4 controller. Even after resetting it like million...
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    HELP NIGHTCREW

    do a search for san diego 3700+ (or just 3700+) in cpu/oc'ing forum.. there are plenty of post on that topic to atleast get you started..
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    HELP... A64 3700+ Rev.E / MSI Neo4 Platinum CMOS issues :(

    This is so weird. Exact same thing happen to my pc this morning. First in froze in windows and then now it won't boot normally. I keep getting CMOS checksum error failed warning. Should I even try getting a new battery? Plus, it sucks that MSI tech support is closed right now. I have to...
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    How does cool n quiet work?

    enable cool n quiet in bios and then go to power options in control panel and set the power scheme to minimal power management to enable cool n' quiet. It boosts your cpu to its rated speed when it needs more power.. until then, it slows down if you don't need all that processing power...
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    computer won't do anything past bios

    I have two sticks of RAM. BTW, I am waiting till tomorrow morning to go to CompUSA or Tiger Direct store and go buy arctic silver. I was doubting that will help because with all this problem i started thinking i got a crap motherboard. But you are right.. let me try what he said first...
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    computer won't do anything past bios

    Hey guys, I need some serious help. Newly built computer with Asus P5LD2 Deluxe, P4 640, OCZ 1GB PC2 5400, Abit X700Pro, and Antec 500W SmartPower won't go past BIOS. There are couple of problems: 1.) CPU is way too hot. BIOS is reporting 60C idle stuck in BIOS. Tried two HSF...
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    Prescott running too hot?

    Thank you guys for your replies. I am still getting relatively hot temperatures. It is still idling at 60C with stock HSF. I removed the Thermaltake Jungle512, cleaned thermal paste off of CPU with alcohol and put in stock HSF. It is still very hot. Also, I reset the BIOS by removing...
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    Prescott running too hot?

    Ah.. thanks. How can I miss that? Feel so stupid. :o
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    Prescott running too hot?

    ^ Makes sense but BIOS is reporting Power Fan Speed (RPM): 2766RPM. But, as I see, Fan is not spinning at all. How could that be possible?
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    Prescott running too hot?

    Thanks. I will try that now. Also, I just noticed that power supply fan in back of the case is not spinning at all. System powers up ok but fan not working. Bad PSU? I think I need to return the PSU to newegg. Another thing is that air doesn't feel like 60.5C/140F. And MB temp is idle...
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    Prescott running too hot?

    Yes. I am using thermal grease which was already on the HSF. It is fully fastened down at all four corners with all four fasteners turned to lock HSF in position.
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    Prescott running too hot?

    Hey guys, I just built a system for a friend couple of min. ago and have yet to install Win XP on it. I was setting up BIOS and noticed that the processor is running very hot. The idle temperature is 60.5C with this heat sink: Thermaltake Jungle512. System Spec: Intel Pentium 4 640...
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    Windows XP Pro Eating up memory

    Thank you guys for quick replies. I was away from my computer so I should try them soon now. Programs like nSvcIp.exe, aim.exe, and explorer.exe were using the most VM. I uninstalled nVidia ForceWare Network Access Manager 'cause I heard of some problems it was causing, so nSvcIP.exe...
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    Windows XP Pro Eating up memory

    Hey all, Windows XP Pro with SP2 on my system is eating up memory and won't free it even after I close programs. I have 1GB of Corsair RAM and within in couple of hours, under normal usage (couple of IE windows, Firefox, AIM, Winamp, Explorer, and etc), task manager reports that around...
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    O'clocking and Memory Timing Question

    Thanks for quick reply. Can you please explain more about 1T/2T. I don't know much about that. Have heard quite often but don't exactly know what that is. Is running at 1T faster than 2T? Thanks.
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    O'clocking and Memory Timing Question

    I am thinking about adding another 1GB PC3200 RAM to my system. So, eventually, I will have 4 sticks of 512MB of this memory: Corsair XMS 1GB PC3200 Memory In my current set-up, 1GB is set up to run in dual channel mode. These are the current settings (from CPU-Z): Frequency: 220.0...
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    New Build... How Long to wait?

    XFX 6800GT Video Card - Retail - $300 July 4th sale at newegg.com..
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    need help deciding on motherboard and ram

    Thanks jpeyton. If anyone else has anymore suggestions, please let me know. Ankit
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    need help deciding on motherboard and ram

    I would prefer PCI-Express boards.
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    need help deciding on motherboard and ram

    I am looking to build a new computer mainly for dvr. I am looking at buying a Intel Pentium 4 630 processor. But I haven't decided on motherboard and ram yet. I know DFI boards are really great for AMD systems, but how do they fare with Intel processors? Please suggests motherboard and...
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    Uninstalling a program from non-os HDD

    add-remove programs!! that's how i remove my applications from either non-os or os drive.. if not, delete the folder and run registry cleaner.
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    What ram and psu is needed for this rig?

    That looks good. Let me add that I have ALMOST exact same pc you have (just MSI motherboard) with Corsair Ram and OCZ Modstream 520W PSU. It is very stable so that is an option as well.