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A big connection problem!

I think your right about calling insight, but it's so weird, this never happened until I got my upgrade. I remember trying without the router with the same results I believe but I didn't take to long testing it. Also, I know its not the server because this consistantly happens on every server...
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- Post #3
- Mar 21, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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A big connection problem!

I know this doesn't belong in this forum, but I could not figure out where to put this. Lately while playing counter-strike I'll receive BIG packet loss. Well It used to just occur during the uptimes of night time however, lately it has been occuring in times when I doubt a lot of people are...
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- Mar 21, 2004
- Replies: 2
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Bad Comp Performance and Reformat question!

Sorry I planned on reformatting in about 15 mins and just wanted to make sure that it's ok to use my Old recovery discs from my old computer. Remember I updated my mobo, and vc since my old comp. Thanks for all the help so far
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- Post #10
- Mar 4, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Bad Comp Performance and Reformat question!

EDIT:: Sorry double post
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- Post #11
- Mar 4, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Bad Comp Performance and Reformat question!

So you do think I could reformat with the Recovery discs I got with no problems? This is reallly worrying me
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- Post #8
- Mar 3, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Bad Comp Performance and Reformat question!

Thanks for the info so far I do plan on reformatting soon. About that sticker, I still have the license number on the back of my old computer, but I was only given reformat discs not Windows Xp discs. I doubt this would work using an old reformat discs that probably are no longer compatible...
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- Post #6
- Mar 3, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Bad Comp Performance and Reformat question!

For some reason I have been getting bad cpu performance in almost all my games, slow boot up times, and slow loading times. It might be because the guy that installed my new hardware did not REFORMAT when I told him to do so. Reason he might not of is because my copy of Windows Xp came with my...
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- Mar 3, 2004
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Computer Building
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How to get a S Video Cable to work. Please Help

Well one of my friends gave me an S Video Cable for free. I noticed on my TV next to my computer that there is no plug on it but there is on on my dvd player. So, I thought sweet, it should work. Well after connecting my video card to my dvd player with the cable I couldn't figure out how to...
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- Feb 28, 2004
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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Router and connection question?

What router would you recommend I get? We called the isp and they said it's probably the router so I plan buying a new just need your input on a good one.
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- Post #6
- Feb 25, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Router and connection question?

I have a cable connection, and a Giga fast ethernet router.
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- Post #5
- Feb 25, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Router and connection question?

Now I know they don't make routers specifically for gaming so, I was wondering which router would be good for gaming. The reason I want one is because lately I have been getting packet loss while playing counter-strike, I try to adjust my rates etc etc and nothing seems to fix it. I really...
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- Feb 24, 2004
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Building
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What games should I get?

Thank you for the help so far, he just said I can get console games. Any idea's for the xboX? :D thanks again!
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- Post #4
- Feb 16, 2004
- Forum: Windows
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What games should I get?

Well, my friend's store is going out of business and he said I can get first dibs on a lot of the games he sells at his store. I basically have no clue on what to get, the games I can get are PC only. The games I already have are: cod, wc3 and wc3x, counter-strike, battlefield 1942, sc and bw...
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- Feb 16, 2004
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Windows
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Average video card temperatures?

My PNY Verto 5900NU has been getting around 50 degrees celsius while im playing games. Just wondering if that is considered overheating? Right now on the temperature control thing it says the core is 47 and the Ambient temperature is 37. Normal or do I need to get a new fan?
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- Feb 8, 2004
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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What is AGP Fast Write?

What exactly does this do? What should it be on, and if it's turned off will it increase performance any?
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- Feb 2, 2004
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Conclusion on my upgrade!

Link to latest drivers please? When ever I go to the nVidia site I click to download 53.03 but its only 5.7 kbs and it says something about wqhl or something along the lines of that.
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- Post #14
- Feb 1, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Conclusion on my upgrade!

Sorry about the account thing :D I was on my mom's computer and then I got on mine. Guess I forgot about the names lol. Ya when it starts up it says its memory frequency is running 133 MHZ Single Channel Mode. Ya I'll be sure to do those voltage things and what you said when I get back from...
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- Post #12
- Feb 1, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Conclusion on my upgrade!

Well I am running windows xp, and my moms work technician did the installing of the hardware. I told him to reformat for me but he didn't. I didn't really think about it that much because I was so excited to get it. Also when ever I boot up my computer it says its running at 133. Also I...
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- Post #9
- Feb 1, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Problem with BattleField 1942

I have the latest directx and I have the cd in the drive. I was reading on the ea forums and they were saying that directx 8 may not be working, and I need to go to bios to enable it. Should I try that?
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- Post #6
- Jan 25, 2004
- Forum: Windows
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Problem with BattleField 1942

bump!
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- Post #4
- Jan 25, 2004
- Forum: Windows
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PSU Question

Hey, I was just wondering if this psu was good enough for the system I'm building. Specs: Motherboard : A7N8X Video Card: Pny 5900 NU 2.2 ns Ram: Generic 512 MB pc2100 ddr Processor: 2600++ (2.13ghz) And heres the psu: Allied 400 Watt Psu...
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- Jan 14, 2004
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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Operating System question? And upgrade question!

Well, I didn't get a new harddrive im going to use the 120GB one that I'm using now. I'm just putting in a new mobo, vc, psu, heatsink, and the rest of the stuff I use already into a new case. So should I just put the windows xp cd in before I move all the new stuff including the HD to the new...
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- Post #15
- Jan 10, 2004
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Operating System question? And upgrade question!

bump sorry trying to get this answered
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- Post #13
- Jan 10, 2004
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Operating System question? And upgrade question!

So basically I would just use the Serial or w/e number on the back of my packet of recovery discs? If I don't "buy" another windows xp discs? And to get this straight would I reformat before or after I put the new hardware in? Bc if you say before how would I end up doing that? The...
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- Post #12
- Jan 10, 2004
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Operating System question? And upgrade question!

So basically all I would have to do is just put in the New Windows XP, when I get everything put in? IE motherboard harddrive etc... I wouldn't have to use the recovery disc?
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- Post #10
- Jan 9, 2004
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Operating System question? And upgrade question!

So, then how would I reformat?
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- Post #8
- Jan 9, 2004
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Operating System question? And upgrade question!

Hmm I always thought the Reformat cd was the restore cd? Sorry I'm just trying to figure this out, can I reformat from the restore cd or what?
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- Post #6
- Jan 8, 2004
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Operating System question? And upgrade question!

EDIT: So what would I do; because basically I would be using a restore disc? Explain to me what I would need to do please! Like after I bought it would I just install it? Because ill be restoring before I put the new motherboard in! PS i dont think i understand what your saying lol.
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- Post #4
- Jan 8, 2004
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Operating System question? And upgrade question!

Bump!
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- Post #2
- Jan 8, 2004
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Operating System question? And upgrade question!

Ok, I'm basically just upgrading my computer with parts I bought from newegg. The computer I have now is the eMachine T2615. Well, im upgrading just because performance wise I'm just not happy anymore. So, I bought some key parts I think would make a good upgrade: VIA KM --->>>...
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- Jan 8, 2004
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Operating Systems
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What's the best headphones to use for gaming?

Some reviews here: http://www.gotfrag.com/?node=feature&id=439 I know its no hardware site, but I thought the reviews were good none the less. Btw you can find the sennheiser pc 150's for roughly 35- instead of that gotgear crap for 65!
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- Post #10
- Jan 8, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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9700 pro .... wow

Soon to be upgrading from Radeon 7000 to a 5900nu :)! Can't wait til it gets here!
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- Post #28
- Jan 7, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Hi, processor+motherboard question

Ok, thanks for all the help this was the last problem before I built the computer. I just wanted to be 100 percent sure the the processor and motherboard were compatible. All I need now is my 5900Nu 2.2ns from tigerdirect now!. (Btw that deal si still going on.) $200 dollar after mail in rebate
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- Post #8
- Jan 7, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Hi, processor+motherboard question

Few things here, is there even a small chance that this mobo and processor won't be compatible. And my other question is if this heatsink is compatible with it: http://www.svc.com/svcgc69.html Sorry i put so much burden on you guys, I'm just trying to learn! thanks!
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- Post #5
- Jan 7, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Hi, processor+motherboard question

Ok thanks for the help guys, I was just worried that the socket and socket number wasn't compatible :)! Thanks guys
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- Post #4
- Jan 6, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Hi, processor+motherboard question

Ok, I have my motherboard and it has came to my attention that there is a small chance the processor i have now is not compatible with the motherboard. Right now i have a store bought computer heres the specs (Emachine btw :() : Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition AMD Athlon? XP 2600+...
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- Jan 6, 2004
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Building
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Question about my ram.!

bump one time sorry
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- Post #7
- Jan 6, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Question about my ram.!

Then what's the purpose of buying the more expensive kind? What is a "pro" for getting the 3200?
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- Post #6
- Jan 5, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Question about my ram.!

So, with the motherboard I'm giong to use I could use both the ram i have (PC2100) and the ram I'm thinking about buying?
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- Post #4
- Jan 5, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Question about my ram.!

I have been reading around the forums some and I have seen people using 2 different types of ram. I.E. Pc2100 DDR and or PC 3200. From what I saw it's all about if the motherboard is capable of it. I was wondering if someone could tell me if the motherboard I have (that I am going to put in...
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- Jan 4, 2004
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Building

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