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New SS and video of "Lost Coast" - HL2

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- DMonkey
- Post #10
- Apr 27, 2005
- Forum: Windows
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*** Official MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum (nForce4 Ultra chipset) Thread ***

There is a new BIOS out, version 1.4B1. Don't use it, HT Frequency Multiplier settings are messed up, and so is my OC after I have tried it.
- DMonkey
- Post #342
- Apr 13, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards
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*** Official MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum (nForce4 Ultra chipset) Thread ***

It depends on what your OC will be. A good idea is to turn off Cool and Quiet in the BIOS, lower the HT multiplier (not the CPU multiplier) to 4x or 3x instead of 5x, and turn off CPU spread spectrum. After that, just OC, I suppose you know how?
- DMonkey
- Post #341
- Apr 13, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards
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*** Official MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum (nForce4 Ultra chipset) Thread ***

Have you installed Nvidia IDE SW driver yet? If you have, uninstall it, it is what is causing the problems, or you could just disable NCQ if you have it. Mine would do this until I disabled NCQ and decided to just throw away the Nvidia drivers anyway, they suck! I would recommend not...
- DMonkey
- Post #339
- Apr 12, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards
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New Winchester stepping???

OC that chip, it may prove to overclock better than the CBBID steppings. People with FSB walls on their CBBID chips have gotten a bad memory controller. According to something I read at xtremesystems.org forums, you have a 6/10 chance of getting a good memory controller if you are buying a new...
- DMonkey
- Post #11
- Apr 6, 2005
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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2655Mhz (4183+)... My OC

Failing Prime95 after seven minutes definitely isn't truely stable, it might run games and other apps fine for a while, but eventually you will get a lock-up. I would tone it down to 2600 mhz or raise the voltage a tad bit. Failing Prime95 after 12+ hours is good enough for most purposes...
- DMonkey
- Post #11
- Apr 6, 2005
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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*** Official MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum (nForce4 Ultra chipset) Thread ***

If anyone knows, is this a potentiometer suitable for voltmods? http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?c...002%5F011%5F000&product%5Fid=271%2D284 I need more stable vcore on my Neo4, the voltages fluctuate too much and causes instability in my OC.
- DMonkey
- Post #261
- Mar 18, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards
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*** Official MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum (nForce4 Ultra chipset) Thread ***

Clockgen is a decent software based program. The problem I have with the MSI is that the voltages are lax. I set vcore to 1.71 volts, and the board gives me a range from 1.63-1.66, not the 1.71 I specified. I am not effected by the Winchester OC problem though, so I am quite happy. If...
- DMonkey
- Post #249
- Mar 17, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards
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Is my CPU too hot?

Thermal grease is a thermal interface material between the CPU and the Heatsink unit. Basically, it transfers heat from the CPU to the heatsink's base. It is a paste like material that you put on while installing the heatsink. Some stock heatsinks come with thermal pads too, which is...
- DMonkey
- Post #10
- Mar 16, 2005
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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My X800XL Bad?

Thanks. What voltage is your 3200 running at?
- DMonkey
- Post #14
- Mar 11, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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My X800XL Bad?

After the 3rd installation, everything is about clear. When I go in the console though, sometimes it says it is missing some "actor" or something like that, but I have not noticed anything peculiar. Thanks for the help guys, I guess some of the files were dropped while I was downloading it off...
- DMonkey
- Post #12
- Mar 10, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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My X800XL Bad?

Well, I am quite surprised. I uninstalled HL2 and CS Source, then reinstalled HL2 from Steam. Now HL2 won't even run, it always ends up not responding, even before it switches from the desktop. I am going to try uninstalling and reinstalling again. To the above poster, the checkerboard...
- DMonkey
- Post #10
- Mar 10, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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My X800XL Bad?

Would Uninstalling Steam be good? I downloaded my copy of HL2 from Steam, so i guess I would just uninstall steam, and then redownload the files, correct? Or would my copy be lost?
- DMonkey
- Post #8
- Mar 10, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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My X800XL Bad?

The X800XL feels very smooth, I don't think there is that much of a noticeable difference between X800XT and X800XL. I am going to try reinstalling HL2, but I downloaded it from Steam, so how would that work? Uninstall and redownload?
- DMonkey
- Post #6
- Mar 9, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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My X800XL Bad?

http://img67.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img67I=d1canals01a00010vu.jpg Thats what it looks like when I play, textures are all checkerboard patterns. Material models/props_canal/canal_cap001 is being applied to a model, you need $model=1 in the .vmt file! Material models/props_canal/canal_cap001 is...
- DMonkey
- Thread
- Mar 9, 2005
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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New Winchester Issue - Won't post past 219 FSB on MSI Neo 4 - possibly others

Have you done any overclocking in the Cell menu? Go into the Cell menu. You might have Timings set to Aggressive, which can cause the issue you guys are facing.
- DMonkey
- Post #10
- Mar 1, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards
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*** Official MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum (nForce4 Ultra chipset) Thread ***

The onboard sound is the regular AC97 Realtek 850 stuff. No Sound Blaster Live!, so CPU utilization is as expected, 5-7%. Its really more of a personal preference as to whether or not you need a sound card.
- DMonkey
- Post #166
- Mar 1, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards
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Dropped hard drive onto floor.

Crap, I dropped my drive on my hardwood floor, right when I got it. I knew I should have put in carpet...
- DMonkey
- Post #27
- Feb 27, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Dropped hard drive onto floor.

So how much would the value "x" be if the floor was hardwood?
- DMonkey
- Post #19
- Feb 26, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Dropped hard drive onto floor.

Hey, I tested my non-formatted Maxtor 300GB SATA drive, and it gave me a 0x71 error which means, drive not ready for operation. Is this normal with NON-FORMATTED drives?
- DMonkey
- Post #10
- Feb 25, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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~~~ The Even Newer Official Gmail Thread ~~~

PM ME for invites! 50 left.
- DMonkey
- Post #583
- Feb 24, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Can someone help me get my new build running?

How would I burn a copy of my Disc? Is it the same operation as a regular burn, or do I have to do something special to make it bootable?
- DMonkey
- Post #7
- Feb 24, 2005
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Can someone help me get my new build running?

I used to have cyclic redundancy check errors, but now I have the error that ColKurtz linked to. None of the fixes on the Microsoft site seem to be applicable to me, as I am not upgrading a version of windows, or have another partition to install on, and I am using a retail cd-rom.
- DMonkey
- Post #6
- Feb 23, 2005
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Can someone help me get my new build running?

I think it might be related to my disc. After some close scrutiny, I found a "scratch" that spans the radius of the disc. It doesn't seem like a regular scratch, more like somebody rubbed their pinky across the disc, leaving a track of fingerprints. By the way, I looked up microsoft support...
- DMonkey
- Post #5
- Feb 23, 2005
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Can someone help me get my new build running?

I am having some issues with my build. I am at the GUI part of the Windows XP Pro installation where it says all kinds of good things about Windows XP. Right when I get in, it says that it is missing a file called "asms". I have switched optical drives to no avail, but the Windows disc...
- DMonkey
- Thread
- Feb 22, 2005
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Operating Systems
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300GB 16MB cache $149.99 or less AR Office Depot

How is the failure rate on Maxtors? The drive only has a ONE year warranty, I'd hate to be stuck with a dead drive 2 months after the warranty expires.
- DMonkey
- Post #2
- Feb 6, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Picture of Dell 2005fpw and 2001fp side by side

I am getting mine tuesday as well, best of luck to all of us that there are no pixel defects and backlight issues!
- DMonkey
- Post #10
- Feb 6, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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MSI nForce4 Neo4 "Ultra" owners - what ram are you using?

Anyone know how the MSI K8N Neo4 compares with the DFI nForce 4 Ultra-D that Anand reviewed? They are around the same price, but the Neo4 is much more available.
- DMonkey
- Post #3
- Feb 5, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards
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Dell 2005fpw 20" WideScreen 12ms LCD, $549, No Coupons Needed!

That price is before shipping and tax. After shipping and tax, the number would be closer to 590-600 dollars, but still a good deal nonetheless.
- DMonkey
- Post #3
- Feb 3, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Dual Connections

Can you have two internet connections at the same time? I have a public wireless network in my neighborhood and a DSL connection. Can I use the wireless connection with my DSL connection for more speed or does it not work that way?
- DMonkey
- Thread
- Jan 31, 2005
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Networking
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Any ipod fans know ...

Have you tried resetting it? Check your manual for details, I forgot how you reset.
- DMonkey
- Post #3
- Jan 31, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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rofl.

LOL The XP Firewall is ok though, just not that many options and features, it is an on or off thing.
- DMonkey
- Post #59
- Jan 25, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Z-5500 Question

I don't think it is the same sub. It seems to go deeper than the Z-680 sub but not as deep as the Klipsch Promedias. It doesn't seem as boomy either.
- DMonkey
- Post #5
- Jan 23, 2005
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Lian-Li PCV1000

Thanks, I guess the Neopower will fit in the V1000 anyway as the V1100 seems to be the same case with some cosmetic differences.
- DMonkey
- Post #3
- Jan 13, 2005
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Lian-Li PCV1000

Does anyone have this case and the Antec Neopower? I am wondering if the case will fit it since the PSU portion of the case seems a little small. I can't muster up the measurements of the Antec Neopower because I don't own it yet, but if you have both the Neopower and the V1000 please give me...
- DMonkey
- Thread
- Jan 13, 2005
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Dell 30% off LCD Monitor Coupon - Should I use it?

Here it is: MJMXSL7R25QF04 and be sure to have no spaces at the end. I couldn't use it but hope this will be of use to somebody before it expires. Hurry!
- DMonkey
- Post #32
- Jan 12, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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G. skill memory?

Does anyone know?
- DMonkey
- Post #2
- Jan 12, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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G. skill memory?

At newegg there are 3 different types of PC4400 memory from G.Skill. I've heard good things about the 275 dollar GBLE but what about the 235 dollar GBLD and the GBLC at 245? The GBLE seems to have tighter timings but I can't figure out the difference between the GBLD and GBLC besides the...
- DMonkey
- Thread
- Jan 11, 2005
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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Any Geforce 6800GT In PCI Express Coming Soon?

So far I haven't seen any 6800GT's in PCI-E yet at MSRP. There is one at newegg that is 495 dollars, 5 dollars away from the price of an AGP 6800 Ultra! Are any 6800GT PCI-E's coming in any large numbers soon?
- DMonkey
- Thread
- Jan 5, 2005
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Dell UltraSharp 2001FP/2005FPW Digital LCD = $554

Wow, I see your point, they go for about .99 at first and then jump to 50-70 dollars. I'd be hard pressed to win any of these auctions.
- DMonkey
- Post #585
- Dec 18, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways

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