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    Weird Mobo/ IDE port issue

    I recently took an older Biostar Geforce 6100 AM2 rev1.1 out of storage. I plugged everything in and booted it up, and it seemed to be stuck on the biostar start-up screen. I eventually figured out if you wait a minute or two it gets past the start up screen and you can access the bios, or let...
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    Is my video card done?

    I have a 6800OC 128mb AGP card that recently start artifacting. I reset the card about a week ago and it was fine until now. Now the artifacting is crazy even in the BIOS... I tried it in other computers and same thing. Is this card ready to be tossed or is there anything else I could look...
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    6800GT dead?

    I recently picked up a used 6800gt and popped it into a system... and nothing. no video signal and the fan doesn't spin and the card does not heat up. I have everything plugged in. I even tried it in another machine with a working 7800gt, and again same problem. Is the card dead?
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    Biostar Geforce 6100 AM2 overclock problems

    I'm using this motherboard with a CPU I know that will hit 2.6 and memory that I have set to very loose timings... timings I know it will hit. But, everytime I overlock.. even a little... the computer boots up to a screen that says "Safe Mode" "Please re-setting CPU frequency in CMOS setup."...
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    Quick question about Core 2 Duo

    I haven't overclocked since my old p4 system, and I was wondering how important RAM is for a achieivng a good O/C say of 3.0Ghz for a E6300. With core 2 duo motherboards can you still put a divider on the ram or do I need DDR2 6400 to reach a FSB of 400Mhz
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    Something is wrong with my 6800GT

    BFG 6800 GT OC MSI K8N Neo2 PLatinum A64 3000+ 2x512mb patriot XBL... everything is at stock. recently when I try to play even older games I get a low FPS... and I ran mark3d 03 today and got a score of 7684.. There are no heat problem... I tried uninstallign and reinstalling...
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    Seems hot: 4200+ X2 for $230 canadian....

    at NCIX canada NCIX
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    First time overclocking... ran into a problem

    Comp: DFI Lanprty NF4 SLI AMD A64 3200+ Winchester 2x1GB PC-3200 Supertalent 3.0CL BFG 7800GT PCIe x16 Envy24 audio Hitachi 80GB SATA 0 Sony 530A DVD-RW IDE Ultra-X-finity 500W I can get my winchester stable at 240x10 1.50v... and my cheap ram at a 9/10 divider... my ram is limited up...
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    overclocking ram...

    I have some supertalent CL3.0 3200 2x1Gb, I use a divider right now... but I wanna see how fast I can run it on 3-3-3-8.. looking to get 220-230 stable can this damage ram thats not meant to be overclocked?... the ram has heat spreaders and what not..
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    mobo ram divider problems

    I have a DFI Nforce4 lan party SLi... with 2x 1gb supertalent 3200, CL 3.0.. when I try to use the ram divder the computer won't boot.. I won't even touch the FSB.. just lowering the divider to 3/4 or 5/6... Is some ram not compatible with divders.. or am I missing something?.. the lan...
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    mobo ram divider problems

    I have a DFI Nforce4 lan party SLi... with 2x 1gb supertalent 3200, CL 3.0.. when I try to use the ram divder the computer won't boot.. I won't even touch the FSB.. just lowering the divider to 3/4 or 5/6... Is some ram not compatible with divders.. or am I missing something?.. the lan...
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    Monitor refresh rate drops in games

    I have a crt monitor that I usually have at 1280x1024 at 85Hz... when I play games it drops to 70Hz... and if I put a game like fear at 1024x764 it drops to 60Hz and causes tearing. I have a 7800GT... is there a fix for this?
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    6800GT problem...

    my 6800gt just started to recently show some minor artifiacting... and I checked the clock speeds, which are set to default... and they read 396mz/1080mhz... default should be and used to be 370/1000... I tried uninstalling all drivers and used driver cleaning utilites but when I reinstall the...
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    windows xp-64 won't install

    Running a DFI Lanparty SLI... with a A64 3200+... IDE Hard-drive, Dvd-rom... I instert the disc ... it loads the installer ... I reformat the partition ... it copies the set-up files then reboots... after the reboot it goes right back into the first set-up screen where it asks to...
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    ps/2 keyboard won't work on start-up

    just recently put together a computer with a DFI LAnparty SLI mobo... and I have a dell PS/2 keyboard... but it won't work on start-up so I can't go into bios or install windows... if I get a USB keyboard will that likely to fix the issue? or atleast allow me to get into the bios to fix the...
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    ps/2 keyboard won't work on start-up

    just recently put together a computer with a DFI LAnparty SLI mobo... and I have a dell PS/2 keyboard... but it won't work on start-up so I can't go into bios or install windows... if I get a USB keyboard will that likely to fix the issue? or atleast allow me to get into the bios to fix the...
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    Risk of buying a video card OEM...

    I was thinking of getting an OEM 7800GTX... but if it dies that means I get nothing right?
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    7600GT (vs. 6800gt)... apparently the way to go

    I was gonna buy a used 6800gt for my budget comp... around $130 ... 400 clock, 1100 mem Then I saw the 7600GT... BFG $175 XFX $150 AR EVGA KO $145 AR EVGA CO $160 AR PVY $150 Ok.. the 7600gt are clearly better than the 6800gt... but which brand is worth the money?... also whats the...
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    Connect3D x800GTO vs. eVGA 6800GT

    X800Gto is like $40 cheaper... is the discount worth it?
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    Think my video card just crapped out...

    It's been stuttering all week ... flashing yellow... now everythign has a yellow tint lol This is for sure the video card right?... I just sold my good comp while I wait for the parts of my new rig... so I have nothing to test it out on
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    BFG 7600GT OC vs. Connect3D Radeon X800GTO

    the 7600GT: $223CAN 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 Core Clock 580 MHz Memory Clock 1450 MHz Memory Bandwidth 23.2GB/sec. Connect3D Radeon X800 GTO: $235CAN 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 Core Clock 400 MHz Memory Clock 490 MHz It seems like the 7600GT is way better... but...
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    Haha someone put this add in our local classifieds

    "Wanted: Want Computer Monitor hey im looking for a 17 or 19" monitor that is not over 3 years old and has not had games played on it. Please Give me an Email i check them very very often but if youd like to call go ahead. Please have nothing wrong with monitor im looking to use this with a...
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    Been out of the loop... HD Set-top Boxes

    Where would I go about getting one... and doe snayone know a good brand... I have a 5 year old HD-ready TV that needs a tuner to play 1080i video games/ TV/..
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    Thermaltake Venus 12 vs. Stock dual-core 3800

    How much difference would the venus 12 make while overclocking?
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    Wondering how to handle this situation...

    I just received a computer package (case, mobo, cpu, ram) from someone on the forums and everything worked except the video card... It won't work no matter what I do and it appears to be broken.. since it was broken when I received it's not my porblem , right?.. also is it fair to return the...
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    Bad PSU?... low voltages?

    My computer has been acting funny... like randomly shutting down.... and I'm sure it's the PSU I have a MSI Neo2 PLatinum... 3000+ winny.. It's defualt voltage is 1.41 according to sandra... is that low? 4.61 standby voltage... it runs a 37C idle with bad case cooling...
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    Do I need a new PSU?

    When I boot up the computer it loads normally except its missing a bunch of letters and everything is slightly distorted in lines like the matrix letters... then windows starts to load then stops and turns off.. even the bios is messed up. All indiviual components like CPU and mobo, video...
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    Faulty PSU?

    When I boot up the computer it loads normally except its missing a bunch of letters and everything is slightly distorted in lines like the matrix letters... then windows starts to load then stops and turns off.. All indiviual components liek CPU and mobo, video card check out... could this...
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    XBOX 360's $155.99... fishery

    I emailed the company and this is what they said...: Hello Brad (That's me), We quite appreciate your positive response towards our offer. We shall supply you with the Xbox 360 premium packs you have requested. Our company ship by Fedex and it will take only two days for the Xbox 360's to...
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    outpost.com and Canada

    If it says free ground shipping.. that includes Canada right?
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    Potential new rig for $400 *price drop*

    Amd 64 3200 Retail Fan from my dualcore processor DFI Lanparty NF4 SLI motherboard 1x EVGA 6800 GT 256mb (sli capable) 2x 512mb DDR400 300gb sata
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    754 vs 939

    I can get a 754 3400+ 2.4Ghz for the same prices as a 3200+ 2.0Ghz I'm new to O/Cing but iwll do my best... which is better? Or atleast why is everyone going 939 over 754
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    New to O/Cing...

    a 2.6c 478.. or a 3200+ 939... Is there much difference?.. I want to O/C a system I have and I have 2.6c lying around and a 3200+... thinking of getting some pimped ram for the system..
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    Great deal on new X800XL AIW

    I can get a brand new X800XL AIW with the XT core... for $150 ... 6800GT goes for about $150 used on the boards.. which should I get?
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    ATI Radeon X1300 Pro vs. 6800GT

    How much better is the 6800GT 256mb than the ATI Radeon X1300 Pro 256mb?
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    what should i run in my system

    assume no overclocking for now... though I know both are good oCers
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    Need help with this idea

    I have a Big tv that is HDTV compatible... and right now without a HDTV decoder will run 480 progressiv scan... My comps have two video cards 9800 and 6800 both with VGA and DVI output... If I were to buy 1. DVI-I Male to 3 RCA component Adapter w/ DIP Switch for ATI Video Cards or...
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    Need help with this idea

    I have a Big tv that is HDTV compatible... and right now without a HDTV decoder will run 480 progressiv scan... My comps have two video cards 9800 and 6800 both with VGA and DVI output... If I were to buy 1. DVI-I Male to 3 RCA component Adapter w/ DIP Switch for ATI Video Cards or 2...
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    Can't stop refreshing and watching the forums (Pro abortion)

    I recently found some amazing deals in the sale/trade forum and I was instantly hooked. I'll be honest, I don't really know that much about electronics/computers, but I know good deal when i see one. However, with most individual sales you have to be the first serious prospect to claim the...
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    VIDEO CARDS

    1. eVGA e-GeForce 7600 GT CO PCI-E x16 w/256MB DDR3, HDTV, Dual DVI-I, TV Encoder SLI Compatible $225 2. Sapphire Radeon X850XT PCI-E w/256MB GDDR3 2DVI-I, TV-Out $209 3. XFX GeForce 6800 Xtreme / 256MB GDDR3 / SLI / PCI Express / Dual DVI / HDTV $145