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    Bios Beep - Help

    I have just built my new rig; Intel QX6700 Quad - Water Cooled EVGA 680i EVGA 8800GTX (2 off SLi rig) Memory, Corsair CM2X1024-8500C5D Boot up everything fine, simple applications everything OK. Just started to test on COD2, everything set on the highest graphics levels etc, every 2...
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    Arctic Silver

    I've just set up my CPU & Heat Sink using Artic Silver 5. Do you have to wait for the Arctic Silver to dry for 24 hrs? Can I just start my PC up?
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    Water Cooling

    I'm currently installing a WC system in my new computer, I have fired up the WC system, pump runs OK, however, it is full of micro bubbles which I'm trying to bleed out. I think I have a problem, my resevoir; http://www.thecoolingshop.com/product_info.php/cPath/33_61/products_id/1773 My...
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    SLi Set Up

    I may be being a bit stupid, but.... which of these ports connect to my monitor 1, 2, 3 or 4 or a combination? http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/6085/dsc00679zn3.jpg I have 2 x 880GTX for SLi configuration.
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    Water Cooling Diagram

    Which of these setups is the best/correct? anyone got any other diagrams; http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/7082/scan0001zj3.jpg Thnx in advance.
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    SLi 8800GTX Setup

    I'm in build att the moment, I have 2 x EVGA 8800GTX cards, however, I'm a little bit confused, the SLi connector has 2 positions? which one does it go in? see photo; http://img206.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02742pr8.jpg One last question, I assume I hook up all 4 power ports...
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    Fan Direction

    I'm building a new rig, it will have water cooling Thermochill PA120.3 rad. Which way is the best for air flow; 1. Air inside the case blown over rad and out 2. Air inside the case sucked over rad and out 3. Air outside the case blown over rad and into case and out 4. Air outside...
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    LED Fans

    I'm in the process of building a new rig, but I am a bit confused. The fans which have LED in to light them up; 1. Do they just have a 3 pin connector? 2. Do they have a 3 pin to control the fan and a 4 pin to light the LEDs? Anyone got any diagrams? I'm going to use Akasa FC-03...
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    QX6700 Operating Temperature?

    Does anyone know what the normal recommended operating temperature of this chip is? Also what is the maximum temp before thermal throttle cuts in?
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    QX6700 & Water Cooling

    Hello, I was going to go with a Zalmann 9500 air cooler for my rig, but now i'm having second thoughts. Are there any water cooled setups that are recommended for the QX6700?
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    How much Power?

    I'm awaiting the parts for my new rig (SLi), however, I'm a little concerned wether I have a big enough PSU; 850W Enermax EGA850EWL Galaxy Modular PSU to run the following; Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad-Core QX6700 Zalman CNPS9500-AT Intel LGA775 Aero Flower Cooler EVGA 122-CK-NF68-AR...
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    New Rig, is it all compatible?

    Hi Guy, I'm looking to construct a new rig, specs below, I'd like to know if anyone can see any issues with any of the components not interfacing properly. I'm particulary interseted in the motherboard to RAM and Graphic card FSB's. 1. EVGA 122-CK-NF68 NF680i SLI, S775, PCI-E(x16), DDR2...
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    What Memory? A7N8X

    I have an A7N8X mobo which runs 2 x 512MB DDR PC3200. I want to go to 3 x 1GB- Manual says this; Dual-Channel DDR 400 3 x 184-pin DIMM Sockets Max. 3 GB unbuffered PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 non-ECC DDR RAM Memory (Twinbank) I have found some memory on eBuyer...
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    ASUS A7N8X, what graphic card?

    I'm currently running a A7N8X mobo and a Gforce4 Ti 4600 128mb graphics card. What's the best graphics card I can get for the mobo that will match up the FSB's, I don't like a choking system.............:confused:
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    A7N8X MBO CPU

    What is the fastest chip I can get on this MBO?
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    IE Problem

    This is spooky, I'm definately connected to the internet down loading stuff. When I go on IE I just get the "White Screen of Death" Anyone know whats wrong or the fix?
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    XP Pro & Punkbuster

    For some reason I seem to have a conflict betwwen Punkbuster and XP Pro in COD. When I play on none PB server everyting runs fine, but on PB servers it runs for about a minute then I get BSOD. Any ideas?
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    Lexmark Z708

    I have got a Lexmark Z708. What I want to happen is when I press print, a preview screen comes up and shows me what is about to print. Had an Epson computer and this used to do this, however on these Lexmarks it doesn't seem to work/be included. Any suggestions on how I can stop wasting paper...
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    CRT or TFT?

    I play online mostly and have a 19" CRT monitor 85Hz which is great. I'm looking at getting a 19" TFT but have a few concerns. 1. Will the picture be the same as the CRT? 2. Are TFT's prone to ghosting? 3. Whats the best 19" TFT around? 4. What other things should I look out for when purchasing?
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    Do I? Or do I?

    Please see my system details on below link. I am currently running 166FSB and 12.5 multiplier. Questions; To overclock this sucker do I? 1. Put the FSB up to 200, hence 200*12.5 =2500 2. is the maximum I can have, 200*17=3400 3. the *17 multiplier is at the begiining shared with the *9, how...
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    You lot have got me confused, help a noob?

    I been looking and this forum and can't make out how to clock my computer. 1. Do I overclock in the Bios? 2. What do I change in the Bios, example please? 3. Find me a link to the idiots guide to o/c ing please. Boo Hoo
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    What's the biggest chip?

    I have a A7N8X mobo, what is the fastest CPU currently available for this board? Can it take the new 64 bit chips?
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    Twin Hard Drives, one spinning all the time?

    I'm running twin hard drives, however one seems to have started writing all the time i.e the lights flashing and I can hear a scratching from the case. 1. Is this normal, sure my computer never used to do this?! 2. Can I fix it? what's the problem. Please see my rig for my exact set up...
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    Hard Drive always on?

    Maybe I'm going crazy but my hard drive seems to be whirring all the time, never noticed before, is this normal or is there a problem?
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    Random Reboot

    Hey, I seem to have a little problem, every so often my computer reboots on its own. Any suggestions as to why?
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    Harddrive Cable

    I run dual harddrives C: & D: I wish to link my hard drives in Cable Select mode. The cable has 3 plugs, 1 blue which goes to the MOBO, 1 in the middle (black) and one at the end (black). Which plug goes to the C: drive, black middle or black end?
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    Queer Gaming Problem!

    I seem to have an error appear after playing Counterstrike or MOHAA. The error is intermittent and says "application error", then I have to crash out of the game. I have just built my new rig, is there something I've missed? setting perhaps? Error occurs on all games therefore I think its...
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    A7N8X MBO & Western Digital HDD

    I'm running a A7N8X MBO and two Western Digital Hard Drives, 80Gb and 40Gb. I have got the jumpers on the hard drives set as Master-Slave config. I've heard however there are problems with this set up in the MBO not reading the drives? I've got no problems is this correct? The other thing it...
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    Bios Printing

    Is there a way that I can print out the Bios settings?
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    Why only 85fps

    I have never ever figured this one out! Playing Counterstrike as a bench mark, I've got the fps set to 99, however my monitor will not refresh any more than 85Hz and hence 85 fps. Can I get the refresh rate up of my monitor? if so how? Monitor is IIyama Vision Master 1451
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    Is there a prob' with 1Gb Ram in XP

    Is there a prob' with 1Gb Ram in XP, I'm using and A7N8X Mbo which has 3Gb capacity, can I crank it up? I've heard that over 1Gb theres a problem in XP, is this true?
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    AMD 2600Mhz says 1250Mhz?

    I've got a AMD2600 Throughbred chip and have just built a new rig on A7N8X MBO. Using the diagnostic and on post it says it's a 1250Mhz, what gives?
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    Easy Question for Someone?

    I'm just about to build my new computer and I'm a bit paranoid about blowing everything up. The one big question I have is this; When mounting the MBO on the risers in the case do I need to isolate the board from the risers with fibre washers? Or can I just screw th MBO to the risers - no...
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    Easy Questions for Someone?

    I'm going to builds a new rig, however I have some question as I want to match the parts. CPU; AMD Athlon XP 2600 333FSB MBO; Asus A7N8X Deluxe Ram; DDR 512Mb PC3200 (PC400) Questions; 1. Do all these components match i.e will they work well together? 2. Whats the difference between Barton...
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    What can I upgrade too?

    I have a P4 1.7Ghz CPU and a rather limited MSI-6534 MBO. What I want to do is get a new MBO and 1Ghz min of DDR ram. What MBO would be able to utilise the CPU and give me good upgrade potential i.e say P4 3Ghz when prices drop. I've got £150 max to spend and I like quality.
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    MS-6534 Crucial Question

    I currently have 512mb of SDRAM, can I upgrade to 1Gb of DDR ram with this MBO? Instructions say I can have 3Gb of Ram max, however I am confused whether I can use DDR?! If I can which DDR ram would give me the fastest speed? < Processor > Model: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1700MHz Speed...
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    MS-6534 Crucial Question

    I currently have 512mb of SDRAM, can I upgrade to 1Gb of DDR ram with this MBO? Instructions say I can have 3Gb of Ram max, however I am confused whether I can use DDR?! If I can which DDR ram would give me the fastest speed? < Processor > Model: Intel(R)...