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    Motherboard and case guide.

    i am purchase the Zotac Gtx 1070 amp extreme edition this card is very large and 3 slot. but the my motherboard is only 2 slot and this card did not fix it. please provide the solution how to buy the budget motherboard and zotac 1070 insert in correctly. my old motherboard is 6th generation and...
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    Often PC does not start straight away, sometines BSOD, Sometimes no shutdown, When running everything works like a charm

    Please help!!:bounce: Hello y'all! I built a completely new pc and i'm having some problems. Often the computer works ok, but also a lot of times i boot up my pc, i get a bsod :( @ windows 8.1 startup. Also i've got the problem that when my pc is loading Windows (blue windows logo) it freezes...
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    Experience with MSI X58M

    Hi people! I'am trying to get back into gaming, after having used laptops for quite a few years now. I have been doing some intensive research the last few days, trying to get in whats new and old, what works and what not. I have all my parts picked out and feel ready to go. The motherboard I...
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    Dell Latitude CPx

    I acquired a 2000 Dell Latitude CPx w/ 130,460 KB RAM and 11.2 GB HD, AT compatible, x86, Win 2000 OS. It seems to work OK but very, very slow by today's standards. Is it possible/ cost effective to upgrade memory and hard drive to make it usable with modern programs and internet/ email. George
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    Should I RMA my RAM?

    I just put together my first build last night - kind of a big milestone in my life. Anyway, I'm working on installing Ubuntu 9.04, and when I run memtest86, it shows a single error. After switching the modules around, I've isolated it to a single stick. One error on one stick in either test 6...
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    Moobo for Phenom 9850?

    Im looking for a new mobo for a Phenom 9850 system. I'm happy with integrated graphics as will not beused for gaming but mainly, photo editing, multi-tasking and watching movies. Spec:- OS: Windows XP Case: Thermaltake Spedo advance package CPU: AMD phenom quad core q9850 Fan: Arctic Cooling...
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    Gigabyte W/ Realtek Audio - Can I Backup Settings?

    I have a Gigabyte EP43-UD3L Mobo and I just spent about an hour configuring and tweaking my audio settings in the Realtek manager! Is there a way to just copy certain files and save my settings I just entered because I may reformat soon and don't want to re-do everything?
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    2133vs2000vs1866 vs1600Mhz?

    What's the significance of frequencty on the sticks of Ram? I intend to purchase the 1600 ones, but how could i benefit if i was going for the 2133? http://www.plaisio.gr/product.aspx?product=1232894&HYMNIMIMEGETHOS=6+x+2GB&category=69977727&catalog=20...
  9. dFUZZ

    DDR-667 vs DDR-800 question

    Im building a server. Has 2 Xeon Quad Core & 2 32GB SSD's I have 6 FB-DIMM slots & the FSB is 1600MHz For the same price I can get: 6x2GB PC2-6400 DDR2-800 or 6x4GB PC2-5300 DDR2-667 Which would be faster? Would there be any detriment in using the DDR-667 RAM? Having 24GB would be...
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    2 Gigs ram working but not 6

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817194035&nm_mc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel&cm_mmc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel-_-Content-_-text-_- PSU ENERMAX|EMD525AWT 525W RT 1 134.99...
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    HyperX ram ddr400 only runs at 160 mhz!!!

    Hi everyone, I have a p4 3Gb HT cpu running on asus p4p800 deluxe mobo.In the bios manual settings of the cpu there is a setting called "external frequency. the range of the seting is 0-400 . By default the setting is 200. I raised the setting to 240 and now my cpu runs at...
  12. ehanger

    Which i7 motherboard should I get

    Should I get the EVGA E758 or the ASUS P6T deluxe? Both are the same price and basic specs.
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    Motherboard memory limit is 1gig... is it possible to add more?

    hey all. I skimmed through the "Read Before Posting" sticky but did not find an answer to this particular question. I have an HP Pavilion 754n desktop... about four years old. The specs say the memory limit is 1 gig but I sure would like to have more. Is there any way to do this other than buy a...
  14. rwsanford

    Help blue S o Death

    is this a ram related error 0x0000007E (0x0000005, 0x00000001, 0x86550894, 0x86550590) ?? i keep getting this blue screen of death every now an then anyway to check without wasting money on a pc fix store? :heink:
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    synchronous

    How can i enable 1:1 FSB:RAM ratio in bios, on Gigabyte P35-DQ6? the lowest option is 2.5, and i need 2(gigabyte is a little confusing, they doubled ratios). Presing CTRL+F1 gives me only memory timings. I've tried everything. I don't see that anybody else has this problem. On every review of...
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    Disabling virtual memory

    Would that improve the performance? In XP I've never been over 700 something MB/s of ram used and having two gigs would it not be faster to just put everything in ram as long as there is enough?
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    Noob help with RAM...

    It's been a while since I build a computer. Anyways, i plan on using an intel Core 2 Duo 6400 Conroe, I've been looking through mobos trying to find a suitable one, one i was looking@ was an intel mobo, regardless, the specs for the mobos RAM said the RAM needed, for DDR2 800, needed to be 1.8V...
  18. kenr77

    Ordering Soon...Need experience/thoughts on MB

    I am about to order a whole New Budget Build and was going to go with a BioStar TForce 550 SE, but am having second thoughts. Wondering does anyone have any experience to share about this MoBo. Also the BioStar TF7025-M2.. I also ran across an AM2+ MoBo at BioStars website, but NewEgg has it...
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    A clear answer

    Im a little bit confused on wich one to buy, so help me out... DFI LANParty UT NF4 ULTRA-D ASUS A8N-E MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum Epox 9NPA3 Ultra
  20. wiz83

    Need a DDR2 RAM Recommendation ...

    I'm about to build another new rig ... I've previously used 2x512MB Corsair XMS2 Twin2X 675MHz ... and hit a 1028MHz wall at 2.1V CL5 ... some said I got lucky ... This time, I don't want to rely too much on luck ... I want the best RAM for the price ... anything that could get me to 1000MHz...
  21. 00maxse

    Anyone have the A8R-MVP?

    Anyone have any opinions on this board?
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    RAM Timing Clarification?

    Hi All, I've kicked this around in my head and figured I'd see if my conclusions held from everyone's experience: Plus I need some clarification. "The memory controller selects the active row. But before the row will actually become active so that the columns can be accessed, the controller...
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    Weird memory problem, 4x512, same specs/manufacturer

    Hey there everyone. I am having a weird memory issue (I think it is a memory issue?). I have an Abit IS7, support up to 4 GB. 4 memory slots. Computer recognizes 2 GB and running in Dual Channel mode. I have been running 2x512 Crucial - unbuffered - non ECC - DDR Pc3200/400 CL3 for about a...
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    Asus M2N-SLI Deluxe w/ DualDDR2 800

    Asus M2N-SLI Deluxe w/ DualDDR2 800, 7.1 Audio, Dual GB Lan, 1394, Dual PCI-E x16 SLI Will this support my old DDR400 Ram? Or would I have to get new stuff.
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    Most current AGP 8x, PC 2700 mobo?!? Upgrade needed . . .

    Most current AGP 8x, PC 2700 mobo?!? Upgrade needed . . . I want to be able to use ALL my old stuff (6800OC AGP, 1gig PC2700, 350watt Enermax etc.) and just get a mobo and cpu. What is the most current/best motherboard that supports agp 8x and PC2700 (333mhz ram). Was looking at an Asus...
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    Using Firewire on a K8V Motherboard

    Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.asus (More info?) Hello all, I have a (sorta) homebuilt system, using a K8V motherboard and AMD 3400+ CPU .... I want to use firewire connections (for my camcorder), however this motherboard does NOT have firewire connections. (Deluxe yes, Plain...
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    How to Ghost from IDE0 master and make SATA drive C:?

    Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.asus (More info?) I'm running WinXP on the master of IDE channel 0 (C-drive). Does anyone have a procedure for Ghosting to a SATA drive and have it come up as drive C: after rebooting by either physically removing the old IDE0 master or...
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    P4C800-E-deluxe Promise 378 controller problem

    Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.asus (More info?) In bios I have the Onboard Promise controller enabled for ide. During bootup it looks like the 2 drives are seen by the Promise controller, even though the display goes by real fast. In Win XP-Pro, under SCSI and Raid...
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    A7N8X stutters in games

    Help!! When I'm playing graphics intensive games (HL2, BIA) my computer stutters every 30 seconds or so, the game locks and the sound stutters for 10 seconds or so. I recently installed new 1gb of ram, but it would do this before, but now its worse! It did it even when showing the credits at...
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    new MSI motherboard: weird stuff!

    Hi, I just bought a brand new motherboard and CPU: motherboard: MSI K8M NEO-V K8M800/DDR/agp8x/SATA/SND/LAN CPU: AMD athlon 64 2800+ 333mhz and it's really weird -- when I start my pc, when it's still the black screen showing those white text, it says No disk attached but my Windows xp...
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    A7N8X-E and onboard networkcard problems

    Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.asus (More info?) Hello I've just set up a new computer with the A7N8X-e MoBo and try to connect to the internet. But it seems to be inpossible. The network card (both the nvidia and the marvel gigabit lan-cards)seems installed oké. I've...
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    GA-K8NSNXP-939 and Athlon 64 question on n.m.

    I've been looking at the GA-K8NSNXP-939 board ( http://tw.giga-byte.com/MotherBoard/Products/Products_GA-K8NSNXP-939.htm ), and on the CPU support list provided on the website that I linked above, all of the listed processors have "130 nm" in parenthesis. While searching pricewatch, i've noticed...
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    P4P800-E Deluxe - "System Fail CPU Test"

    Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.asus (More info?) P4P800-E Deluxe - "System Fail CPU Test" REV 1.02 BIOS 1007 350W PSU ATI 9800 PRO AIW 2x512 MB PC3200 DVD-CDRW DVD-R Floppy 120GB SATA I had a 2.6 in there for almost 2 years with no problems... Bought a 3.2E - 1MB and...
  34. crusoe74

    8800GTS (G92) vs 8800GT. Is the price premium worth it?

    Well the G92 8800 Gts is now with us, and here in the uk it retails for between £225 & £270 ($470 to $560) for a few FPS more than the 8800Gt which is a good £50 less. I thought that this would be a GTX killer but by the benches I've seen....i isn't. Is it worth the extra especially with GTX...
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    PDP Systems: New PC3200 2-2-2

    PDP Systems known for their <b>very well priced</b> PC3200 2-3-2 parts set to intro PC3200 2-2-2 parts. Could be looking at the best value/dollar for overclocking! <i>Patriot’s Exteme Performance (EP) 512MB and 256MB 3200+ solutions offer XBL performance. With XBL performance you can configure...
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    SY-P4I865PE Plus Dragon 2 v1.0

    Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.soyo (More info?) Can anyone say for SURE if this mb supports a Celeron "D" 320 2.4 ghz 533fsb 256kL2 cache cpu? I just bought the board and am trying to set-up a "cheap" system. I have emailed SOYO with no response. Their website says it will...
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    New computer

    First of all this is my first post so HY to everybody. I want to build myself a new computer and I don’t know witch way to go. First problem is, should I go for the i875P or the new 925x. If I am to go for the 925x, witch motherboard would be the best, money no object. Also what memory...
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    SY-K7VME AMI bios beep codes

    Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.soyo (More info?) Could not find them on soyousa.com.
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    Advice on memory?

    Hey all I just had to replace some parts in my computer due to a failed overclock :( and this has meant the need to buy new memory...i am currently using a 256mb dimm out of another computer until i decide what memory to get for this, i was just hoping for some help on choosing the appropriate...
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    Need advice IGP board for 2600+ cpu

    Hi all, Its been a while since i have really upgraded. I currently own a MSI KT3 Ultra paired with 1gb of kingston 333 value ram. My current video card is a Creative Labs branded Geforce2 Ultra with 64 mb of video ram. Just upgraded to a Athlon 2600+ wich i thought my board would support... But...