Socket 7

Forum discussion tagged with Socket 7.
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    Corsair H60 Temperature Change Over Use

    Hi I bought a Corsair H60 water cooler on April 2017, and I've seen some temperature changes I used to game at 45-47C but now I game at 50-52C ----------------------------- So the question is: IS THIS NORMAL? ----------------------------- P. S: The fan stopped working once and temps were...
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    HOW to stop Firefox from freezing up. I am using Windows 10.

    When I am on the internet, Firefox keeps freezing up and I have to shut it down and start all over again. What can I do? I have Windows 10. Thank You so much.
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    Will this system run BF4

    Will this build run, BF4, BF3, Skyrim, Minecraft and Day Z at 60fps medium settings 1080p. Obviously for BF4 I would lower settings, but would it run it at atleast 40fps? Here is the build:http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/29KR3 e Please dont reccomend a build just tell me straight up yes or no...
  4. jonezh

    Hyper-threading is enabled but not working? I7 920

    Specs I7 920 D0 4.0ghz Asus p6x58d-e Mushkin Redline 1600 6-8-6-24 I built my computer a couple of days ago, and task manager showed that 8 cores were running. But now all of a sudden it stopped working. Dunno why. Its enabled in the bios. It was working both before and after the overclock. Help!
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    Disk space

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) I am out of space on my "C" drive, but have 30 gig on "D". How can I combine, logically, C and D drives? or alternatively, move several applications from C to D and still have icons find them? -- GMT
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    Need help. System doesn's boot.

    Hi: My system was working properly yesterday and it doesn´t even boot today. I haven't got any clue. When I turn on the system there aren't any beeps and the display is black. The fans turn on and so does the CD light. That's all. I wasn't overclocking and the power supply is an Enermax...
  7. mpjesse

    Aaron's Article on Star Trek: Legacy

    I think he hit the nail on the head. The only Star Trek games worth mentioning (as he said) IMO were some of the first ones (Judgement Rites, 25th Anniversary, etc). Since then they've all been crap; including Elite Forces. Whenever I hear of a new Star Trek game I immediately think, "oh...
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    K7SEM

    Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.elitegroup (More info?) I have a k7sem. Put it in and it runs okay for a little while . Then it frezzyies up on me. Any body has any ideas whats going on
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    M-Audio Revolution or Audigy 2???

    Need your guys help on a decision between the Revolution or the Audigy 2. I will be using it for listening to music and playing games on my next computer. I will also be using 2.1 Klipsch ProMedias as the speaker so I want extremely good sound quality from the card more on the music side then on...
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    2gb ram only 500 mb usable

    Hello, i have 2gb ram installed but it shows only 500mb usable. i'm using win7 x64. Does anybody know how to correct this?
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    How did they take this photo?

    Archived from groups: rec.photo.digital (More info?) http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=759763 A photo of the new A380. I'd like to know, how did the photographer get the plane so sharp, in such a dark environment. OK, maybe a slow shutter speed, but in that case, howcome the people moving...
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    Metering Help!

    Archived from groups: rec.photo.digital (More info?) I use a Nikon CP5700, with a Minolta IVF Incident meter. Does anyone know why I cannot get the hand held meter to give consistantly decent results. For example; I will take an incident reading of a scene, use that reading and set my...
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    Onboard Sound Makes Whirring/Buzzing Noise

    I built my computer 3-4 weeks ago, and the onboard sound has been making a slight buzzing noise almost from the start I guess. I have the latest drivers, I believe. I notice the noise changes/gets a little louder/annoying when I'm playing a game or if I'm stressing my computer more. Maybe the...
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    Gigabyte P67 UD3 vs UD5

    So...with the recall of the P67 chipsets, I get to decide if I want to upgrade my mobo as long as I'm sending the original one back (since newegg is allowing us a generous 120 day return policy) What are the benefits of going with the UD5 vs the UD3. Newegg no longer has the specs pages anymore...
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    My first build ever (1200$) CAD

    I just lost my 7years old computer. I dont need the OS or a HDD, im gonna use my old computer his. PSU: OCZ Z-SERIES 850W 80+ Gold Certified 24PIN ATX 71A Modular Power Supply With 135mm Fan $99.99 VIDEO CARD: MSI Radeon HD 7950 Twin Frozr III 880MHZ 3GB 1250MHZ GDDR5 DVI HDMI 2XMINI DP...
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    HP dv7 1245dx new motherboard wont boot

    Hello, I installed a new motherboard in my hp dv7 1245dx. It starts up goes to HP screen, shuts down then restarts with a black screen then shuts off all together. I did a hard reset and stripped components. it will run without the memory with black screen..amy suggestions?
  17. Fokissed

    32bit vs. 64bit for Virtual Machines

    I'm on a 64 bit OS and I'm running several Linux virtual machines. I'm wondering if there is any benefit to a 64 bit Linux distro over a 32 bit one. I know that a 64 bit OS allows over 4GB of RAM, but most of my VMs don't use that much. Is there any point to using a 64 bit distro over a 32 bit...
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    Building my first gaming pc - advice?

    Hello I want to know if the build i have picked so far is good or if there are better deals I can find or if there is some reason I shouldn't get one of these parts I have listed below. Thanks for the advice :) Approximate Purchase Date: this week or next week Budget Range: 900-1000 after...
  19. soul23

    Need help plz

    hi. could any one help me to overclock my cpu and ram plz.here is my rig CPU: Intel Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs) Memory: 2GB (2x1GB) Corsair TwinX DDR2 XMS2 Dominator, PC2-8500 (1066Mhz) Hard Drive: 150 GB velociraptor Video Card: 512MB HIS ATI Radeon HD 3870 Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home...
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    Cmos batery Dell Insprion 5100

    Where is the CMOS battery located in a Dell Inspiron 5100? I took apart the case but can't find the battery anywhere. I have heard it is possible to be where the screen is as well. I looked all over Dell websites and forums but none of the service manuals show anything about CMOS. FYI the...
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    Dont know what mobo or case

    Well this is my first pc build I came up with a ruff part list http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dcwi Need help with a good mobo for it and a good case any other tips would help too
  22. hunterpostit88

    How's This for a Budget AMD Build(Gaming)

    Parts are already purchased. Specs: MOBO: ASUS M5A97 $102 CPU: FX-4100 $110 GPU: EVGA GTX 560SE $130 PSU: Cool Max CU-700B $45 CASE: Coolermaster Elite 311 $35 RAM: Crucial Ballistix 8(2x4GB) @1333MHz $42 OD: LG DVDRW Multimedia blah blah blah $35 OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit $75
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    Is my build compatible? and Questions

    Hello, I'm a noob when it comes to computers in general so I'm just wondering whether my build will be compatible. Motherboard: AsRock z77 - extreme4 CPU: intel i5 3570 GPU: Gigabyte 2G GTX 670 RAM: 8G 1600 G.skill sniper SSD: samsung 830 series 128gb HDD: WD Green 1tb Case: Antec 902v3 PSU...
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    RAID0 Error Occurred

    I have had a working RAID0 on my PC (2x250g WD 2500KS, Asus p5ld2 deluxe MD) for 6 months or so. Yesterday after a reboot XP failed to load and I noticed ont he second reboot the RAID configuration software noted that one of the two drives showed Error Occurrd. Interestingly I was able to boot...
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    ABIT / ASUS?

    Abit IP35 PRO LGA 775 what do u guys think about this MB? Good OC for a q6600 or should i go wid asus?
  26. bildo123

    The TRUE has been BEATEN

    By this... http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=610771&eml=040108&email=040108
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    First time builder looking for advice

    So I'm looking to spend no more than $700 and this is the build i have decided on as of right now. Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Processor - Intel Core i3 2120 $124.98 Motherboard - MSI H67A-G43 [B3] $84.99 - $20.00 rebate = $64.99 Video card - Gigabyte Radeon HD6850...
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    My First Build - How does it look? $300 Budget.

    Processor - $125: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103995 Motherborad - $61: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157291 Case - $45: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5250568&CatId=1520 Power Supply - $45 - $25...
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    Making a gaming system

    Hi I am making a new gaming system, due to my uni scholarship price is not quite an issue..I have purchased most of the following items and I am awaiting the rest. Well I was asking if there is anything I would have to consider such as overclocking when making the computer. I am not sure of the...
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    Plz help me choose an air cooler

    I'd like to get an air cooler to improve my setup in preparation for some overclocking. I'm going to be shooting for around 3.2 GHz on this system, possibly higher. I'm looking at big fans to hopefully minimize noise. I think I've narrowed my choices down to the following: Scythe Ninja Plus...
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    E6600 - Rig with RUBBISH MEM wont overclock

    Heres my drama. Im at work so forgive my brain and lack of specifics. I got for xmas... an E6600 and an ASUS P5NSLI. I had some DDR2 PC4200 Kingston ram, but its Kingston Value ram, and totally rubbish. The problem is i cant overclock the system more than 10%. Ive got a gigabyte GPower cooler...
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    New pc build : suggestions/advice welcomed

    Hi, I'm planning an upgrade in the next few weeks, and I'd love some advice on the build I have in mind. In particular, I see the 2500/2600K being hailed on lots of forums and I wonder if this is due to value for money, or some other factor? Plus, I'm havering about the gpu, 7950, 7850, 6850...
  33. mickeddie

    multiplier of 8 not stable

    If I have my FSB at 360*9 (3.24ghz) my system is prime95 stable. If I change the multiplier to 8 and have my fsb at 400 (3.2 ghz) my system is NOT prime95 stable. Do I need to make any other changes when changing the multiplier?
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    3 GB/s RAID on a 6 GB/s MB

    Hey Guys! I have a quick quesion about the MSI 890FXA - GD70 Board regarding RAID possibilities (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130274&cm_re=890_FXA-_-13-130-274-_-Product). Under the specifications Tab, it lists only SATA 6 GB/S RAID configurations and not 3.0 RAID...
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    Pentium D 840 Cooling Options

    My home PC has a Pentium D 840 and I am searching for the best option for a new CPU fan. I want to stick with air cooling and have a large case (Lian Li). Currently the fan I have cools the CPU to between 140 and 160 F (60-71 C), and I really want to lower this as much as possible. Thoughts...
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    Free download cd motherboard asus (5 1 build 2600)

    Hello,
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    NEW ASUS P5B MOBO & Conroe E6600 DOA, Why????

    Whatz up Techies... I think I'm up Shutz Creek. I finally got everything delivered. ASUS P5B mobo, Intel Conroe E6600 CPU, ATI X1900 AIW Vid card, OCZ DDR2-800 PC6400 1GB x 2 RAM & the Ultra ATX case. I spent three hours hooking it all up only to turn it on & TADA.... No display, "NADA...
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    OC Comparison

    I found a website once that had a big list of other people's overclock on different processors and it had quite a few people. I can't find that website anymore and i was hoping that somebody might know where it is. I ask because I am overclocking of course. I hit 2800 with a 64 3500 but i...
  39. mr_lucklegs

    Taking the ssd casing off to save space!!

    Has anyone done this before, it seems that it will be fine without it. If so, I plan on mounting with some standoffs.
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    Alhazad the Trader

    Archived from groups: alt.games.neopets (More info?) Faerie quest Alhazad the Trader thanks