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    Did anyone play old Sierra or LucasArts games?

    For my money, the best games ever were in that 1987-1993 time frame. The Quest for Glory, Monkey Island, Kings Quest, Wing Commander, etc. games were just great. Graphics are better now, but I rarely find a game I like as well as those. I even built an old Pentium 2 (had to go to Computer...
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    memory timings question

    I have a gigabyte ex38-dq6 motherboard and ended up with some PK series g.skill RAM. Is it still desireable to have the timings at 1:1, currently I am at 5:8, does this mean I will need to slow my FSB down to match the RAM and will it be beneficial? thanks.
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    Just swapped out my motherboard, but having some problems...

    Hi all, I just installed a new motherboard, cpu, and ram. I went to a gigabyte x38 MB, an e8400, and 2x2 sticks of gskill ram. Tried to load up windows the first time and I got the BSOD, put the windows dvd in to try and repair and I got this message: startup repair cannot repair this...
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    Help...power save mode!

    Tried to turn on my computer tonight and on the monitor it just says "display in power save mode". I punched the keyboard, etc. After cooling down, I popped the case open, pulled out the CMOS battery for a couple minutes, unseated the video card for a couple minutes, and hooked everything back...
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    Need some overclocking help...

    Just built a 6600 with a badaxe2 mobo. Never really done any overclocking but I wanted to give it a try, so pardon the newb questions. I read through the forums and various "how to" guides and ended up with these settings: Voltages: FSB 1.4 Memory 2.2 MCH 1.6 CPU 1.45 I would adjust...
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    Plextor DVD drive help

    I have a Plextor DVD writer model 716sa and recently when I've tried to run a cd/dvd from the drive or even click the eject button, my whole computer freezes up. It used to run perfectly but now something seems to have gone haywire. Does anyone have any suggestions? I have a DFI motherboard with...
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    Running dvd writer in DMA mode?

    I have a Plextor 716-sa dvd writer and am having trouble burning anything. How do I verify and change it to DMA mode?
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    Problem with cd/dvd burner

    Hi folks, every time I try to burn anything using itunes, napster, or windows media player it never gets to the burning stage and always ends up freezing the computer up, I have to switch power off and reboot to get going again. I have a plextor 716-sa burner, an AMD 4000+, a DFI Lanparty mobo...
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    Lanparty Help

    I recently built a new AMD 4000+ with the Nforce4 Lanparty motherboard. I am suppose to have 2 gig of RAM in dual channel but I can't get the machine to post if RAM is in either of the first two slots. I also notice that there is a little orange colored light that is on next to the first 2 slots...
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    Which is better?

    I have 2 one-gig sticks of Patriot RAM. I purchased them in a mobo combo from Monarch. I noticed they are set to 1T timing but are in single channel. Is it better to be in 2T with Dual-channel enable or is better to stay in 1T with single channel? Would I need to change the configuration of the...
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    New build help needed...

    Hi everyone, just finished building an AMD 4000+ using a DFI Lanparty motherboard. Windows XP Pro is installed but I can't get an internet connection going. I have Comcast as a service provider. It works fine on the old computer I'm typing on but no dice on the new one. In the device manager, I...
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    New build help...

    Hi all, I hope someone on Anandtech can help me out here. I have a new build that I finished yesterday but during Windows XP install, I always end up at the blue screen of death. I'm kind of stuck so any help you could offer would be great, I'm not even sure where to go from here. My specs...
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    Could use some more help...

    Thanks to everyone who helped me earlier with my previous problem, but now I have a new one. I'm trying to install Windows XP on my new build and after I load the included SATA drivers that Monarch Computers provided, when it's time to restart the system and get the install going it hits me with...
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    New build finished, but stuck at the start!

    Hi All, I just finished putting together a AMD 4000+ with a Geforce 6800 card, I turned it on and at least it runs but I can't get anything to show up on my monitor so I can't configure BIOS, install Windows, etc. I know its probably because the computer doesn't recognize the PCI-Express card...
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    New system build question

    I have most of my parts, but I'm still having a tough time deciding between AMD and Intel. For you AMD users, do you notice a real difference when using an AMD system versus Intel? I've always had Intel but am building this new machine (primarily for gaming, have about $2500 to spend) but don't...
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    Quick AMD FX question

    If you aren't overclocking, is it worth it to spring for the FX-55?
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    RAM question

    I did a search but couldn't find the exact answer. I am building a new computer with an FX-55 and 2 gig of ram. I will not be overclocking, what is the best ram to use and in what configuration? What exactly should I be looking for? 2 sticks of 1 gig? value RAM? thanks folks.
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    I have this much to spend...what should I do?

    Okay, it's another new computer thread here, but I seriously need some advice here. I have $2500 to spend and have already resolved to going with AMD. What should I be getting specifically that will maximize my computer? I also need suggestions on the best components to get. I won't be...