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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)

    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

    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

    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

    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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    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?

    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

    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

    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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    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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    RAID set-up question

    For RAID set-up, is it necessary to have three hard drives of the same make, say in RAID 5? Or Can I set up RAID 5 with 1 74GB Raptor, and 2 250GB HD? What about other RAID configurations? Thanks in advance.
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    Final specs for a new Gaming System - please give feedback

    Hey Everyone, Here is the last post about new gaming system I am building. Just wanted to make sure for the last time before I start ordering TODAY. Have been researching into it for 2-3 months now. Please let me know if you sense any conflicts or issues. Also, wouldn't mind any last...
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    Standard PCI device compatible with PCI Express?

    I posted this question in other thread but it was like on 3rd page so I thought it would be better to ask in a new thread. It's a really stupid question. :o I wanted to know if Standard PCI cards (sound cards, LAN/wireless cards, USB/Firewire adapters, etc.) can be plugged into PCI Express...
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    CoolerMaster or Aspire

    Hey guys, I am confused as hell whether I should go for CoolerMaster Cavalier 1 Black or Aspire X-Navigator Aluminum Case. I like CoolerMaster's design but it only has two fans. 120mm fan in the back and 80mm in the front. My question is, will that be enough cooling for computer with...
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    Building a new gaming system.. need help deciding/suggestions

    Hey all, I am building a new system in May/June. Currently looking at following (specs): Case: CoolMaster Cavalier Series or Aspire cases PSU: ~500W MB: Asus P5AD2-E Premium CPU: Intel Pentium 4 640 (3.2 GHz, Prescott Core, 2MB L2 Cache) RAM: 1GB/1.5GB DDR2 PC4200...