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I just installed a AMD Athlon 2000+ XP on the Shuttle AK32L motherboard version 2.1, along with 256mb of PC-133 ram. The wierd thing is that the auto detect on the motherboard only sees it as a AMD Athlon 1250Mhz chip. I have to manually overclock the CPU in the bios to 135 in order for the...

OK. WEnt in fine. But I think its a little unstable. On occasion it says 'memory test failed' (Speaks). It continues to boot with no problems. Then running stuff or doing a couple things applications in windows just die. I've sent 3 error reports already, and reinstalled windows a second time...

and what are the differences between ddr266 and ddr333?

Archived from groups: rec.games.chess.computer (More info?) does anyone know of a nice strong handheld computer that uses just notation so i can play it out on my tourney set-thanx .

hi i need some help maybe someone out there has had the same problem i was "tinkering" read the sig lol and when i restarted i got a "system fail cpu test" in my post i have an 1800 xp on the asus a7v333 board with 256 megs of 2700 ddr ram the pc won't post it just hangs but...... i thought i...

I recently built a new computer for the first time. It is: Athlon XP1500 Soyo Dragon+ Motherboard 512 MB DDR SDRAM (2 256MB sticks) Geforce 3 Ti200 Maxtor 60GB 7200RPM HD CompUSA Case w/300wt powersupply CPU Fan is a CoolerMaster DP5-6I31C There is one antec case fan in the back of the computer...

Limited by $, I'm piecing together 2 pc's for my kids. with 3 decent AT cases to use,and a small stockpile of cards and drives, I'm reluctant to spring for 2 new atx cases. I've got 2 old AT type CE boards, both equipped with 100mhz processors. The 1st used to work, then got to a place where it...

I have this extremely annoying problem with my new Asus A7V266-E motherboard, and I am in a desperate need of advice.. The thing is that it won't even give me visual, instead it starts beeping; long beeps in an endless loop. According to the manual my motherboard tries to tell me "no DRAM...

I have a new machine I am building. I have installed two 512mb sticks of DDR. Everything runs fine with no errors if I run only 512mb of ram. When I install the both of them I get random blue screens on Win2k about memory issues, physical ram dump ect… reguardless of the app running. I have...

I just upgraded my pc with a new AMD Athlon XP 1600 and a ECS K7S5A motherboard to go with it. The rest of my system has a Geforce 2 PRO 64mb, 512mb pc133 sdram, and sb live sound. I reformated and installed everything with no trouble. However, after playing Quake 3 for a little while the...

I have recently built a new system, but it freezes few second after I switch it on ( even in the BIOS window ) with no error messages. Although I've an Athlon 1,4 Mhz 133/266 Fsb the motherboard only recognize this settings Athlon 1050 Mhz 100, if I try to change it , the system reconizes the...

Probably a stupid question but is it possible to have 30Gb of RAM available from a P.C. I know motherboards are restricted to about 4Gb but is there some external device that will allow more?

This is my system: Intel Celeron 700 ECS P6IWP-FE Windows ME 128 mb bargain brand ram I know that crucial is the best but how much should i upgrade it too? Ive heard ME has problems with 512mb ram. WhAT should i do?

i think i'm going to order a new commputer with in the next couple days which mother board manfracture qdi or gigabyte for a ddr atholon mother baord also how good are qdi mother boards <font color=red>Gasoline + Fire</font color=red> Can be a lot of fun :smile: :smile: :smile:

Any one use Intel D815EEA Mother Board? What's Feeling? Stable?

besides using a lower bus speed is the 1.2GHz celeron identical to the PIII tualatin with 256KB L2 cache?

I have a soyo SY-5SSM/5 MB with a SIS 530 chip set and onboard sound and video with 192 megs of ram and a K6-2 400. The problem that I am having is that when I install win 2k pro it copies the installation files then reboots. Then it comes up with black and white win 2k screen then the color...

Hi, got a question and hope that you can help me... I bought an Asus A7V and I would like to update my Bios! What means, when I get the message: Eeprom type unknown??? What should I do now??? CU Codex

Who knows why the Matrox G 450 is slower and less smoother in AutoCad2000 with panning and moving than the NvidiaRiva TNT2 Model 64. The Matrox should be a better 2d card. Thank you.

hi everyone, my first post here, so please be patient with me if i post it in a wrong section, or something.. so, to the point. i built my wife a pc some time ago (roughly two months). nothing great, but something she could use for browsing the net, and occasional online gaming (Combat Arms)...

Hi I built my comp and bought a sony 3d display about 2 weeks ago in canada. I have been able to register all the registration required warranty parts. I am wondering, if something happens to my system, will I still be protected by warranty ? Given that I bought my parts in canada? Also...

Hello, I am in the process of purchasing parts to build a high-end gaming rig. I want to make a versatile, powerful, rather extremely overclockable gaming rig, and I've come into some problems along this route. Mainly, the problem has to do with cooling, in the liquid cooling department. After...

Hello Everyone! Happy New Year to you all! I had a quick question regarding an upgrade that I wanted to do and I'm hoping someone can answer my question. My current machine is an AMD Phenom II X2-550 with 4 gb DDR2 memory and an Gigabyte motherboard (AMD 760g chipset) + Geforce 550 ti video...

(I probably have posted this thread at the wrong section, so I moved (copied, actually) the thread to "Power Supplies, Cases and Mods" Under the "CPU & Components" section.) When I use Micro ATX motherboards, it is not a problem at all. Now that I have an ATX motherboard (MSI 970A-G46) and the...

Approximate Purchase Date: 24hrs, its almost time Budget Range: $550 System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming and Home Theatre Parts Not Required: Monitor Country: USA Overclocking: Maybe SLI or Crossfire: Maybe Monitor Resolution: Samsung 1080 46" HDTV The system needs to be...

Somone suggested to me that I ditch my efforts to get a Sabertooth P67 and instead go for an ASRock board. Im a Asus fanboy so im reluctantly looking at the ASRocks. I found this Fatal1ty thing I like that is Tom's Hardware suggested on Newegg. But I'm curious about that top PCIe 1x slot. I will...

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vz8y Primarily used for gaming, have one question, other than that I would just like suggestions, or advice. My question is it worth it to get the GHz edition or to just get a regular 7970, they seem to not have that big of a price difference.

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Hello guys, I've finally save up enough and I'm ready to buy my own high-end gaming PC :D. I've came up with a build I like and I was wondering if you guys could give me your opinions on the specs and if they are good/work well together. Here are the components I've went for: Case: COOLERMASTER...

Ok so i am looking to get a subwoofer but i have no idea how would tell it one is better than the other?? SO which one is better http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Yamaha+-+8%26%2334%3B+100-Watt+Powered+Subwoofer/9262781.p?id=1218672946070&skuId=9262781&st=subwoofer&cp=1&lp=7...

I recently purchased a Panasonic SC-BTT196 home theater sound system. I received it today, hooked it up, everything running smooth so far. I do not really have anyone to go to with my questions and do not really trust in store customer support so here I am at toms :D I would like to use these...

Alright well since its the holidays (boxing week) I've been having so problems figuring out what I'm going to "upgrade". Well heres my system: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tGVy I have about $250. Thanks!

I just built a new pc this is my first pc build. on first boot it beeeps and loads the screen "insert Operating system disk and press enter" when i try to plug in a keyboard and mouse nothing happens, the keyboard has no power nor does the mouse. i have tried a ps/2 adapter with no luck. PLEASE...

Hello everyone. I know it is almost Christmas, but I was hoping to get some feed back on my new build. I want to know if you guys think this is a good build, could i save money anywhere, and is there something better for the same price. I am going for a red and black color scheme. CPU- Intel i5...

Hey guys, I have some advice concerning this new I'm planning on building. I've been researching and playing around with possible builds for a couple years now, so I know my intermediate stuff pretty much. But now is time time for me to actually buy one of my builds, and this is the most...

Hello, I am looking for the best 24" LCD Monitor for photo editing.

Recently on one of my other rigs I put in a new video card and psu ( both of which I believe are compatible with the mobo ) And after plugging the parts in and turning it back on, my monitor no longer has a display. When I first powered up there were no different starting sound, no smell of...

Looking for a 21-25 inch monitor for Blu Rays and Gaming. Looking to spend $225 or less. I'm not familiar with all the spec terms for monitors, so not sure what exactly I need. Built in speakers preferred. HDMI is a must. Thoughts on these? Acer H243Hbmid 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD...

I'm looking for a new 24" monitor, so far the best I've seen for a sub $500 range is the benq e2400hd. However, I need it to rotate to view code and I don't think it can do it. I'd also be playing a bit of games and watching movies. Any suggestions?

I was thinking of buying a LCD TV and replacing my current tv and two computer monitors with it, so I can save some space. I currently have a 22"& 24" monitor at 1680 & 1920 res. This is the TV I am looking at http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Bravia-KDL-37XBR6-37-Inch-1080p/dp/B00171V6CW it is a...