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    Can't update my email address

    thanks Alone, i will do that.
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    Can't update my email address

    My old email address is no longer valid as I have switched ISPs. If a moderator can help me change my e-mail address to drmik3y@hotmail.com I would appreciate it. Thanks.
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    New Build Not POSTing

    It is called a Q-Connector in this ASUS board. All it is is a little pastic piece that has one side with female and one side with male prongs. You simply attach your case buttons and leds to it. So the Power Switch, Reset Switch, HDD LED, Speaker, etc. You hook all those onto the male prongs...
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    New Build Not POSTing

    OK! So i am now posting this from a working computer. It is not exactly the computer I had in mind, but hey, it works. So here's everything that happened in the last month, I will try to put it in a list to make it more understandable, as I have a tendency to wander and ramble :) 1...
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    New Build Not POSTing

    Thanks dfmkt, I will try that, as the Asus board I have does have that piece. Unfortunately I let the guy next door to my work test the board and it did the same sort of thing, but I think it may be from what you said about the Q-Connector (what it's called on my Asus). As it shutdown after...
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    New Build Not POSTing

    UPDATE Ok so it's been almost a month since I bought all these parts and tried to build this computer. I don't think I will ever do this again haha. I've built plenty of computers in the past but I have never had as many issues as I have with this build. Ok, so I RMAed the PSU and still...
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    New Build Not POSTing

    I am going to try placing the mobo on a non-conductive surface later tonight. Hopefully I just set it up wrong or something. My PSU is a CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX I am about to head over to the computer guy next door and hopefully he has a voltage meter I can test the PSU with. If it's not the...
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    New Build Not POSTing

    I just tried clearing the CMOS and using the kingston ram. Same thing as before, just powers up for 1-2 seconds and shuts down. The mobo came with a diagnostic tool using four LEDS that will help to determine what the problem is. Obviously the computer doesn't stay on long enough for me to...
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    New Build Not POSTing

    I did not try clearing the CMOS before booting with the kingston ram. I did clear the CMOS before booting with a single stick of the patriot ram prior to getting the kingston though, still did not work. I will try clearing the CMOS again though. I just installed the cpu/hsf stock. The...
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    New Build Not POSTing

    When I take out the RAM altogether the computer powers on for longer but just gives a long whiney beep at me. I looked at the MSI troubleshooting codes and don't see any codes for just a long steady beep. I assume it's just telling me that there is no ram so the computer can't post. Does...
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    New Build Not POSTing

    Well, after waiting the entire weekend to get my overnighted stick of Kingston DDR2 667, that I ordered from Newegg on Thursday morning (never shipping UPS ever again) it has not solved the problem. Still not posting, still just booting up for 1-2 seconds and then powering down. Does anyone...
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    New Build Not POSTing

    Thank you Captante! I didn't really want to return this RAM. Luckily I have a computer repair store right next door to my office and am friendly with the owner. Hopefully he will have a DIMM of DDR2 that I can use. I might just do what you have done though and purchase a 512 of DDR2 that is...
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    New Build Not POSTing

    Does this mean I can't use this ram at all or just that i have to change the voltages? and again thanks for all your help!
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    New Build Not POSTing

    Tried that, with both sticks and then one at a time and still no luck. I read in some of the reviews on newegg that people had to post with a different stick so they could enter bios and change voltages and timings. I do not have any other ddr2 ram. Would I be able to use a 512 stick of...
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    New Build Not POSTing

    I just built my new rig today and am having problems POSTing. It starts up for about 3-5 seconds, fans start spinning, hdd light comes on, but then it just shutsdown and doesn't make it to POST. Iam pretty sure i hooked everything up right and i made sure to double check all the connections...
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    How lethal is alcohol when compared to other drugs?

    The problem with that article is that, while alcohol and tobacco are harmful' it is simply a way to classify all substances that way. I would rather see more drugs become legal than to see them all become illegal. Besides what ever happened to survival of the fittest?
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    DrMik3y's New PC

    Thanks for the suggestions jpeyton. I had actually originally picked up the corsair psu, but found that Hiper psu and since it was slightly bigger and had gotten reviews I figured why not. After reading some more of the reviews though I think you are right in going with the Corsair, so I'm...
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    DrMik3y's New PC

    Hey all. I posted a few months ago asking about good builds for a video editing / gaming pc. You were all very helpful and I have spent a lot of time researching and coming up with what I think is going to be a good build. I'm about to purchase and just wanted to get some last minute feedback...
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    DS Lite - $120.10 - Circuit City

    Great deal! Just picked this up with a classic controller for 140.09! Thanks OP!
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    2x 1GB DDR2 SODIMM $140 shipped

    Does this ram work with the mac book pro?
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    E6400 (OEM) for $159.99 at Microcenter

    Great deal! Perfect for overclockers who don't need the stock HSF or the warranty since it will be voided anyways! Thanks OP! They also have the Corsair CMPSU-520HX for about $20.00 cheaper than Newegg!
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    Nice confluence of price cuts should make this spring official new system time.

    I'm about to build a new system and am far too impatient to wait til mid spring to build it. However, I was gonna go with 2gb DDR2 800 ram, should I just buy a 1gb stick instead? How much are ram prices going to be dropping?
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    X1950XT - $215 after rebate at the 'Egg

    Yeah and from what I've read, after researching the pros and cons of going witht he 8800GTS, this card is supposed to blow all others completely out of the water, showing huge increases in performance. Granted this is mostly from word of mouth, or text, whichever. :)
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    Good microphone for doing video game reviews, or stuff like gamespot or IGN

    If you're looking for a quality studio mic then I would first read some literature on microphones to find out the difference between the different types of condenser mics. But that woudl be what you want, a condenser mic. You're going to have to make sure you have a good sound card though...
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    Help Building Video Editing PC

    Thanks for the advice gsellis. I'm actually not planning to use Avid for some time. Right now I'm just starting to get into video editing and not sure if I really want to jump into Avid quite yet. I'm currently using Vegas on my current PC. I remember hearing that you want to get a Quadro...
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    Help Building Video Editing PC

    Thanks bob, I will check out johnny guru's site. Right now I'm only playing WoW and Oblivion, so I don't NEED the 8800GTS at this time, but I'm more looking toward the future. I'm tempted to get the x1950xt as I've always used ATI, but I KNOW I've read somewhere that vegas works better with...
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    Help Building Video Editing PC

    Again thanks for all the input guys. Over the past few days I have been looking at all of the suggestions you've put forth, as well as scouring these boards and the internet for reviews and other ideas, etc. I have to admit I've been a bit overwhelmed with all the new technology. I've been...
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    Help Building Video Editing PC

    Awesome! Thanks for all the information guys, you've all been really helpful. The only question I have left is concerning the video card. bob4432, you said that I should go with a different video card if I want realtime preview. I plan on buying a 24" dell monitor at some point to use as my...
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    Help Building Video Editing PC

    Thanks for the advice engiNURD. Would I notice a large performance gain in going from the E6400 to the E6600, as it seems the ASUS board is good at overclocking, so do I really need to spend that extra money? Same thing with the power supply; is there a cheaper version or is there a reason I...
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    Help Building Video Editing PC

    Hi all. I'm just starting to get into video editing, been doing a little here and there on my current PC and have enjoyed it so much that I'm looking to seriously get into it. I've tried researching around the forums and on the net and after much debate of whether to buy a Mac or PC I decided...
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    Laptop LCD Replacement

    I recently got a laptop for free from a friend with a cracked LCD. The laptop is in great condition except for the cracked LCD. I've been trying to find a replacement but have been unable to locate one. I looked on Ebay but the product numbers never quite match exactly. I'm wondering if the...
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    SATA problem on ASUS P4PE, please help

    Everything works great now, thanks so much for the help! Installed Windows XP Pro in 9 minutes!!!
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    SATA problem on ASUS P4PE, please help

    Yes I did hit f6 at the windows install, as I thought that might be the problem. I didn't realize it would be the mobo manufacturer diskette, for some reason I thought it would be drivers for the actual hdd and I couldn't find any at westerndigital.com I just looked on asus.com and there is an...
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    SATA problem on ASUS P4PE, please help

    I just purchased a Western Digital 74gb Raptor drive. I attempted to install it today, but failed miserably. Here is what happend: First I hooked up the drive to my drive bay, plugged in the power, hooked up the SATA connector to my Primary SATA port on my mobo. I then attempted to install...
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    CANON PowerShot S70 7.1 MP Digital Camera $489.1

    damn, good deal... i just purchased an s60 from newegg last night for $406
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    Refurb Kenwood speaker system now 24.99+ship

    If you look at the top of the page it says Free Shipping for all orders over $25... if you can find something to bring you up over that $25 mark, perhaps it'd be worth it... just look for something reallllllllly cheap, lol
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    Fable (Xbox) - $30.99 with free shipping

    Great deal, except that when I proceed to checkout it shows that I'll be charged 49.99 as well as shipping costs... and I'm not about to accept that unless I know it's gonna drop down to free shipping and 30.99... anyone know what's going on here?