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    How do I configure OTA channels, along with 2 HDHomeRun Digital and a analog? AverTV Combo M780. + HDHomeRun Setup.

    Hey, I just installed the Windows 7 RTM build from Technet. I also just purchased an AverTV Combo M780 Tuner (for the analog and OTA). I already had a HDHomeRun which gave me 2 ATSC Digital signals. But I'm having trouble configuring all the tuners in Media Center... I can get the Analog...
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    Can I prevent my hard drive to stop spinning? Spins up, freezes pc for about 3 secs.

    Hey, I just installed Windows 7, lost all my old settings. But I notice something really annoying that happens. When I start up a program, or open a folder, Windows shows the loading icon, I can't click on anything, then I hear my hard drive spin up. 2 seconds later, my computer is back to...
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    How do I enable my 3rd and 4th monitor in CrossFireX mode?

    Damn... thought so. "lol who the heck told you that? ATI has supported 4 displays in crossfire since they released crossfire years ago.." That was what someone replied to me in another thread... Because of that.. I went out and bought an extra un-needed 4870.. ugh!!!
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    How do I enable my 3rd and 4th monitor in CrossFireX mode?

    Hey, I ended up getting 2 4870's.... But I need a little help.. I have them in Crossfire mode. I formatted to Windows 7. Did not install Catalyst yet, so all 4 monitors working (crossfire cable is on). Installed Catalyst 9.8 for win7 64-bit.. got blue screen. Restarted, 2 monitors were...
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    Smart People: Can anyone come up with any math formulas to use for water cooling? Heat Transfer, curves, etc.

    I thought I'ld ask to above, just because its interesting. But I'm sure I can still get help from people that dont know any formulas. How about the placement of the rad, res, and blocks? Should one be higher than the other? I have my triple rad at the bottom, res at the top, and blocks in...
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    Recommendations to cool my 4 hard drives stacked on each other?

    Yikes, maybe my setup is just.. weird. I haev my triple rad at the bottom because in the stacker t01, I can't really find any other place to put it. the 3 fans are intake fans drawing cool air away from the rad (sitting on top of the rad), and actually.. damn, I only have one exhaust 120mm...
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    Smart People: Can anyone come up with any math formulas to use for water cooling? Heat Transfer, curves, etc.

    Yeah, but its cool to actually use the math I learned back years back in cal 3, instead of letting the knowledge go to waste. I know theres some tech people in here that might know, thats why I asked. Most people here are probably engineers if they're really into this, and engineers are usually...
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    Smart People: Can anyone come up with any math formulas to use for water cooling? Heat Transfer, curves, etc.

    Just a random, bored side question... Can anyone think of any Mathematical Formulas that an be used for water cooling? Ex: Calculating heat transfer in the loop, Calculating the curves in the water cooling loop and using that to calculate water flow resistance, etc. I just thought it'd be...
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    Recommendations to cool my 4 hard drives stacked on each other?

    Speed Fan shows HD2 and HD3 temps only. HD2 is 44 C, HD3 is 40 C. The temps haven't moved since I opened SpeedFan... so I dont know if its accurate. Since I have no temp probes on them, and I dont think the hard drives have an internal thermometer, I dont think SpeedFan knows. 'Shrug' But if...
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    Recommendations to cool my 4 hard drives stacked on each other?

    I have 4 hard drives screwed in a 3.5 bay holder, with LITERALLY about 1-2mm space between them. Barely any room at all. What would you say is the most effective way to cool them without spending a lot? Out of my entire system, I think that generates the most heat. There's a fan in front, but it...
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    Can I use my motherboard for a week without a chipset cooler?

    Okay, just thought I'ld ask before I attempted anything. Thanks Waterblock is on the northbridge, when I meant chipset above, is it assumed that its the northbridge?
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    Can I use my motherboard for a week without a chipset cooler?

    Hey, I sold my motherboard and cpu to someone, and have another motherboard and cpu to replace it with. But as of right now I'm waiting to build it until my new video card comes. I had a water cooled setup, But I'm adding a second video card, and don't want setup my water cooling with the new...
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    MAZE5 and a MCW60 on my 2 4870s. Would I need anything else to keep them cool?

    I have a MAZE5 thats currently in use on my x1900xtx. Im hoping that the holes are the same size, that way I can put my MAZE5 on my 4870. And then I'm also going to buy another 4870 with a mcw60 on it. Is that all I need? I know those aren't full coverage blocks. Do I need anything else...
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    Want to get a 4870, 4890, 4860, or 4770. What works best in crossfire with a 4870 with 4 monitors?

    okay cool, thanks. Does brand matter much if its the same 1GB 4870, but a different brand/name?
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    Want to get a 4870, 4890, 4860, or 4770. What works best in crossfire with a 4870 with 4 monitors?

    Hey, I have 4 monitors, and a few years back, I was told that you couldn't use more than 2 monitors in crossfire mode. Well, I just learned now that they fixed it. So.. I need to ditch my X1900XTX That I use my 3rd and 4th monitor on, and get a up-to-date card (they dont support mine with...
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    QUICK question about a Apevia 1100W PSU Vs a Corsair HX-620W. Which is

    Well newegg has a deal right now on a 'APEVIA WARLOCK 1100W' power supply for $110. The deal will probably be sold out soon. I currently have a Corsair HX-620. Is it time to upgrade or should I be fine with what I have? Does it perform as well? Setup: ASUS Rampage II Extreme w/ i7 920...
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    Almost done! Choosing memory. 2 Newegg links. 6GB DDR3. Suggestions?

    Sigh.. I know. The Retail Edge deal was just too good to pass up on though. an D0 i7 for 140? I think im going to go ahead and get the 12GB. That shouldn't hurt my overclocking performance by much, should it?
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    Almost done! Choosing memory. 2 Newegg links. 6GB DDR3. Suggestions?

    Okay, I was ABOUT to get the 12gb... but do I REALLY need it? Do you think 6GB will be sufficient for me? Resource Manager says Ive used 4.5GB Max today. And today was just normal usage. After Effects, Video, and Web-Browsing today. Heres my task manager screenshot...
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    Best overclocking motherboard for an i720. Is the Intel DX58SO best? BIG USER! Need expert advice.

    Oh yeah.... you think I could fit my video card on the Rampage since it has a watercooling block on it? From the pictures, it looks like the Rampage's video card slots are spaced close together.
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    Almost done! Choosing memory. 2 Newegg links. 6GB DDR3. Suggestions?

    Going with the OCZ's. Just made the final decision. Thanks guys!! I have a feeling they will do good!! Think I can hit 4Ghz with water cooling and my Rampage II Extreme?
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    Best overclocking motherboard for an i720. Is the Intel DX58SO best? BIG USER! Need expert advice.

    1.) Oh yeah... my i7 is going to be a D0 Stepping. I think thats supposed to be better than the previous, right? 2.) I was leaning towards the Rampage II Extreme, but the reviews on the newegg for the Rampage says it does not support 1800 and 2000 speeds with memory. The P6T Also lists a lot...
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    Almost done! Choosing memory. 2 Newegg links. 6GB DDR3. Suggestions?

    haha thanks n7. You added the XMP kit I originally posted back in the loop. Now I have to decide between the two OCZ's and the Corsair. If Im reading your post correctly n7, you're saying out of the Plat and Corsair, you'ld chose the Plat. But out of the Plat and OCZ XMP-Ready, you'ld get the...
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    Best overclocking motherboard for an i720. Is the Intel DX58SO best? BIG USER! Need expert advice.

    Yea, normal windows work.... Though I DO use it for videos more since my HD4870 produces artifacts sometimes on mkv videos. I think its the driver. Im using Catalyst 9.3 because it works with both monitors.
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    Almost done! Choosing memory. 2 Newegg links. 6GB DDR3. Suggestions?

    Okay, this is the final decision I have to make before buying. OCZ PLAT: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820227381 Corsair: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820145236 Can someone help me conclude my purchase!? Yess, so excited! Thanks guys! Actually leaning...
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    Almost done! Choosing memory. 2 Newegg links. 6GB DDR3. Suggestions?

    Wow thanks for the Corsair memory link. Im actually leaning towards them now. OCZ Plat: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227381 Muskin: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227414 OCZ BLADE...
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    Do you change any components when going from e6600 to an i7?

    I'm finally making an upgrade and am going from a e6600 to a i7 920. I'm not sure if my water block or other gadgets in my setup will fit. Do I need to change anything or is my current water block okay. I assume if its okay, Ill need some sort of 'adapter' or mount so that I can mount it on my...
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    Best overclocking motherboard for an i720. Is the Intel DX58SO best? BIG USER! Need expert advice.

    Haha, so if I'm reading u right, you're saying if I have more than 6gb (I have 8gb now so yes) I will see a decrease in performance with only 6gb ben though it's newer and triple data rate, instead of dual like my 8gb?
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    Best overclocking motherboard for an i720. Is the Intel DX58SO best? BIG USER! Need expert advice.

    that line caught my attention also, curious to know more. And so is the Platinum a good choice? Would you guys buy it for yourselves?
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    Almost done! Choosing memory. 2 Newegg links. 6GB DDR3. Suggestions?

    Yeah.. sorry. As weird as this sounds, I mostly use the ASUS Auto-overclock, or adjust the CPU overclock manually. I usually dont mess with the memory that much. Usually just auto-overclock it, then adjust the FSB and cpu voltage afterwards until I get a good temp/speed. The second link...
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    Almost done! Choosing memory. 2 Newegg links. 6GB DDR3. Suggestions?

    OCZ XMP-Ready 3x2GB DDR3 1600 OCZ3X1600LV6GK + FREE flash drive! OCZ Platinum 3x2GB DDR3 1600 GBOCZ3P1600LV6GK + FREE flash drive! Those are the two best deals on 6GB DDR3 memory Ive found so far. I dont know much about memory and timings etc, but do you guys have any suggestions? Does...
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    Best overclocking motherboard for an i720. Is the Intel DX58SO best? BIG USER! Need expert advice.

    Wow, thanks Zap! Really helpful information. Good thing I asked. I had NO IDEA that my current 8gb setup of memory wouldn't work with the i7. Few final questions... °You're saying that a lower end 4000 series gfx card will actually work better than my current x1900? ° Im debating between...
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    Best overclocking motherboard for an i720. Is the Intel DX58SO best? BIG USER! Need expert advice.

    Just bought the i7 for 129... 129.. yea right... Intel charged me 158 total for shipping and tax. Better ship fast, jeez. Anywho, Ive got a list of mobos to look at. Which do you guys would say is best in cost/worthit ratio? Classified, Rampage 2 Extreme, Gigabyte X58 Extreme, Asus P6T6...
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    Best overclocking motherboard for an i720. Is the Intel DX58SO best? BIG USER! Need expert advice.

    UPDATE: Narrowed it down between the Rampage II Extreme and the P6T DELUXE V2. OLD: Hey, I'm about to upgrade from an E6600 to a i7 920 using Intel's Retail Edge Big Deal. Its that time already. Right now my computer seems... sluggish. My CPU Always at 90-100% usage. Its overclocked from...
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    Monitors flash red/blue at bootup & SafeMode. When in Windows, its fine. Monitor or VideoCard's fault?

    This has been going on for about a year, but I'm getting more monitors, and I need to know what's causing this and why. When I turn on my PC, my screen flashes blue and red, and the text distorts too. When I'm in bios, sometimes I can read it, sometimes I can't. It does this until Windows...
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    Silencer 750W vs the HX620W? Need a silent PSU

    Sry, forgot the video. I have an X 1900 XTX right now, but I'm looking to upgrade in the summer. What I think I'm going to do is RMA my power supply, then sell the new one when I get it. After reading Scoop's post ...Right now I'm leaning toward the HX620 instead of the 750W. Wise...
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    Silencer 750W vs the HX620W? Need a silent PSU

    Hey, do yall have any recommendations regarding silent PSU's? $200 is my budget, and I really need to replace my GameXstream 700W, as I get headaches everyday from this small high-pitched noise coming out of it. It's the only thing I hear in my pc. I've put it off for too long. Anyways...
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    Loud GameXstream 700W PSU. Any Quiet Ones? Silent? Getting headaches..

    Hey, I'm having a problem with my current power supply. It's gotten kind of loud. I hear the sound of a fan going, but what's really annoying is this high pitched noise that's not real audible, but is still annoying. It's a Game Xstream 700W power supply. Does anyone know of any Silent...
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    Want to setup 4 monitors. Get another X1900XTX? Or Upgrade to 2900/2600? Heres my options.

    Hey, I want to setup 4 monitors, as it is really beneficial to me at school when I use 4 at once. I do lots of multi-tasking. Anyways, here's my options I was considering. Please let me know if you have any suggestions. 1.) Get another X1900XTX (I have one), and crossfire it. 2.)...
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    SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION BSOD before bootup! Sigh...

    I've been running the beta version of vista 32-bit for a while. But a month ago I got the retailed version of vista. I had two versions. a 32-bit and 64-bit. I installed the 64-bit. Worked fine. Last week I formatted my pc, and re-updated everything with new drivers and even my motherboard's...