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    Random lockups Gigabyte DS3

    Another update. So, I woke up this morning and shut off my PC, when I noticed that the light on my GigE card was still on. When I pulled out the Ethernet cable, I think I saw smoke... Whenever I connect the cable to the card, the LED turns on, regardless of whether the PC is on or not. Has...
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    Random lockups Gigabyte DS3

    I lied, after 1.5 weeks of working, PC froze up again while running Vista. This time it happened right after bootup when I was checking my e-mail. It happened again on reboot when trying to access a webpage. I noticed that right before it froze, the mouse pointer would stop moving smoothly and...
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    Random lockups Gigabyte DS3

    Ok, just wanted to give an update on the situation. I ended up taking ultra laser's suggestion and putting a small fan on top of the northbridge heatsink and the PC has been running with no problems since. I actually talked with Gigabyte and the service tech told me that the northbridge does...
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    Random lockups Gigabyte DS3

    Yeah, it's definitely hot, I can't keep my finger on it after 2 or 3 seconds... hmm... where would you suggest putting the fan and how to go about installing it?
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    Random lockups Gigabyte DS3

    Already ran memtest86, didn't detect any errors Hmm, I might try to use a different PSU to rule out that possibility first (and to not have to dismantle my mobo) and then, if that doesn't work, I'll have to switch the mobo Thanks everyone for all the suggestions!
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    Random lockups Gigabyte DS3

    The voltages are fine, the Gigabyte Easytune software shows that the +12V line is getting ~12V. So it's not that...
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    Random lockups Gigabyte DS3

    Hmm... how long did the repairs take? Here's more detail... In sensors view it shows that my +12V line is actually 0-2V and when I go to linux and use the sensors function, here's the output I get: it8718-isa-0290 Adapter: ISA adapter in0: +1.14 V (min = +0.00 V, max = +4.08 V)...
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    Random lockups Gigabyte DS3

    Update: I just checked the temperature for the GPU and it was 65 degrees C, isn't this too high for a non-overclocked GPU?
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    Random lockups Gigabyte DS3

    Hello everyone, I am hoping you guys can help me. For the last couple of weeks my PC has been locking up for no apparent reason. All of a sudden I'm surfing the internet or left it idle and it becomes unresponsive (mouse and keyboard ineffective). All I can do is power off and power on again...
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    Possible that my Power supply is causing all of my problems?

    Here's another tidbit of information... It hangs a lot sooner in Windows Vista than it does in Ubuntu, in fact for a while I thought it was a software issue because I had gone a couple of days in Ubuntu without a problem til one day I was surfing the web and it happened. In Windows Vista, in...
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    Possible that my Power supply is causing all of my problems?

    Ran memtest v3.3, no errors... I am not getting BSOD's though, that was MBrown. In fact, my computer doesn't even reboot, it just hangs. When it happens, it's not just the screen that freezes up, but if there's any music playing it also hangs making that annoying clipping sound. Could it be a...
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    Possible that my Power supply is causing all of my problems?

    I already ran memtest from the grub boot option, although it was a different version. After several tests, it did not detect anything wrong. Could the latest version pick up on something this one didn't?
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    Possible that my Power supply is causing all of my problems?

    Ran cpu-z and here are my RAM timings: CAS - 5 RAS to CAS - 5 RAS Precharge - 5 Cycle Time - 15 Command Rate - 2T Additionally, it's DDR2 667 MHz
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    Possible that my Power supply is causing all of my problems?

    Hi, I am having (perhaps) a similar problem. Basically, that after running my computer for some time (regardless of OS, tried Vista+Ubuntu, happens in both), the computer just locks up. No BSOD, it just freezes and it doesn't respond to keyboard or mouse. Now, I keep a constant check on my...
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    Installing Windows XP without booting CD drive

    Nope, no floppy drive.
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    Installing Windows XP without booting CD drive

    Ok, a couple of questions before I try this: 1. Will this perform a clean install on my laptop? 2. I am curious as to if this will work because my ethernet port does not work in my laptop, instead I have a usb ethernet adapter and a wireless card. Will the install require a boot triggered by...
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    Installing Windows XP without booting CD drive

    Thanks, yes I do. I'll try that.
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    Installing Windows XP without booting CD drive

    Hello everyone, I am trying to format my laptop and re-install windows xp on it. Unfortunately, the external usb CD drive (hp 8200 cd-writer) I have does not (seem to) support booting. Now, here are the other options I was thinking: 1) Format a bootable partition in my hard drive with...
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    LCD Widescreen Monitor Recommendations < $200

    Yeah I saw a pretty decent LG monitor at Best Buy the other day. It's crazy how hard it is to find up to date reviews though for some of these monitors. I could not find any info on that LG monitor, so I assumed that it probably wasn't that great. I also saw this monitor: Samsung 19...
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    Widescreen LCD Recommendations ~$200

    Thanks. Yeah, I had seen that one on the site. The one that I found to be very intriguing was this one: Samsung 19? Widescreen Monitor (906BW) http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Samsung-...atOid/-12965/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do 2ms GTG response time and 2000:1 contrast ratio. I want to...
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    Widescreen LCD Recommendations ~$200

    Hey all, I am looking for a $200 LCD Widescreen Monitor for my new build. I'm going to use it mainly for work, but ocassionally for games and watching movies. I have a GeForce 8800 GTS 320 MB, so I know it can handle a pretty good resolution. I've already been looking at several. It seems...
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    LCD Widescreen Monitor Recommendations < $200

    Hey all, I am looking for a $200 LCD Widescreen Monitor for my new build. I'm going to use it mainly for work, but ocassionally for games and watching movies. I have a GeForce 8800 GTS 320 MB, so I know it can handle a pretty good resolution. I've already been looking at several. It seems...
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    LCD Buyer's Guide

    Ok, I had a question about monitors that I was hoping you guys could help me. I'm trying to find a 19in monitor widescreen that would produce HD quality video. I'll mainly be using it for work at home, movies, and occasional gaming. I have a 8800 GTS 320 MB video card, so I know it can handle...
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    First Build suggestions ~$1000

    I already went with the ENERMAX Liberty ELT500AWT, bought it for $110 - $20 MIR = $90 + free shipping at zipzoomfly As for the upgrading to the DDR2800, I'll probably stick with the DDR2667 unless a deal comes around, I don't think I'll be OC'ing that much
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    First Build suggestions ~$1000

    Also, I saw that Newegg has the EVGA GTS8800 320 MB for $299. I noticed in the XFX GTS8800 you gave me the Eclk was set to 500 Mhz whereas for the evga it's set to 576 Mhz. I know that the XFX can be overclocked, but up to what? Do you have any preference on company?
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    First Build suggestions ~$1000

    I'm probably thinking around ~$200 I'd probably be fine with the 19in, but the 20in allows for 1600x1200 native resolution. I guess it's a price/value kindof question. And I know this is a real newbie question, but what cables should I buy? Do they come with the parts? As for the C2D HSF...
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    First Build suggestions ~$1000

    One more thing, I've read that the heatsink that comes for the E6400 is not that great. Do you guys have any suggestions on alternative heatsinks?
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    First Build suggestions ~$1000

    Thanks! Yeah that definitely sounds like a good rig. A couple of questions, mind you I'm a newb when it comes to building computers, so I apologize if some of the answers to these questions are obvious: Motherboard 1) What is the difference between the S3 and the DS3? is it worth the...
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    First Build suggestions ~$1000

    Hello everyone, I am doing my first build ever and I was wondering if I could get some suggestions. I have been doing some researching on the various options and I have an idea on what I would like to get. Unfortunately I am concerned about compatibility issues between the different...