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Did I fry my CPU?

yeah, i will check the warranty, and if it's still alright, i'll rma it.
- SweeJ
- Post #25
- Feb 25, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Did I fry my CPU?

oh yeah.... that's right.... they do..... darn. lol!
- SweeJ
- Post #22
- Feb 25, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Did I fry my CPU?

just thought i'd update this post.... so i've been really busy for the past few months to really sit down to trouble shoot and find replacements. after replacing the motherboard, the boot looping was still there. this time, i noticed the cold boot loop were getting sooner and sooner after each...
- SweeJ
- Post #20
- Feb 25, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Did I fry my CPU?

i'll have to find the receipts of the old PSU and mobo, since both those seem to be the main culprit.
- SweeJ
- Post #17
- Nov 13, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Did I fry my CPU?

it even auto reboots around 5 mins in BIOS (ie. that blue screen set up by hitting Del key when they system starts up), with me not changing anything in BIOS, ie. just letting it be idle.
- SweeJ
- Post #14
- Nov 12, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Did I fry my CPU?

my PC would auto-reboot in all conditions. meaning, after around 5-10 mins, it would just auto-reboot with no error notifications or screens. i am able to log into Windows, BIOS, Safe Mode, etc. every option I choose to do, seems to run normally. i would even try System Restore, and it...
- SweeJ
- Post #13
- Nov 12, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Did I fry my CPU?

i have tried memtest and the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool (the option you get after you his F9), unfortunately, the tests aren't able to complete as around the 5-10 min mark, the system will just reboot.
- SweeJ
- Post #12
- Nov 12, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Did I fry my CPU?

the odd thing is i've been using this system for less than 2 years, and the heaviest tax on the system is constanly maxed out use of my 8GB RAM, as i run several programs with plenty of browsers in the background. however, CPUs are often idle until last month i installed folding client. BIOS...
- SweeJ
- Post #8
- Nov 12, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Did I fry my CPU?

fan is stock Intel CPU fan, no over clocking done in BIOS ever nor in Windows. the PC is mainly a 24/7 office desktop multitasker with occasional extremely light gaming. i let my PC run idly in BIOS bcos i wanted to monitor temps, but all 4 cores didn't go past 55C. however, that's just 5...
- SweeJ
- Post #7
- Nov 12, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Did I fry my CPU?

my mobo is Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 rev. 2.0. PSU is Corsair HX620 620W Modular SLI both are less than 2 years old, self-built PC Windows 7 Home i had to Google what "boot loop" means. instead of exact booting timings, it would randomly reboot (usually within 5 mins) with no BSODs, be it...
- SweeJ
- Post #6
- Nov 12, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Did I fry my CPU?

I installed World Community Grid/BOINC a month ago, and I noticed that during when the PC was inactive the client would run in the background to use free CPU cycles to do extra work. I noticed my CPU temps would go up to 70-72C consistently. Today, after a crash, rebooting to Windows or...
- SweeJ
- Thread
- Nov 12, 2013
- Replies: 24
- Forum: Computer Building
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Anandtech.com domain-jacked?!

i too thought anandtech.com domain was hacked. using my pc, when i tried loading the website from my usual bookmarks, i got a page that showed it that domain was no longer in use. trying a manual search via Google didn't solve the problem as well. the odd thing was, when i moved my USB dongle...
- SweeJ
- Post #4
- Jan 28, 2012
- Forum: Forum Issues and Feedback
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recommend cheap replacement to faulty ATI 4870

thanks guys, i just purchased the ASUS HD 6850 today, after much reading and researching about it's balance in performed and noise/power consumption levels. and i'm happy with the upgrade :)
- SweeJ
- Post #7
- Dec 19, 2011
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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recommend cheap replacement to faulty ATI 4870

kewl, many thanks for the suggestions. i will look at the temperature/idle noise benchmarks as well, since i'm bothered by the fan noise these days :p
- SweeJ
- Post #5
- Nov 19, 2011
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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recommend cheap replacement to faulty ATI 4870

hey there, i purchased a HIS ATI Radeon HD 4870 less than 2 years ago, but since about less than a year, it has started to produce problems. later i found out, many local suppliers no longer stock HIS graphic cards due to the high return/failure rates. while i could rma it in, i still need a...
- SweeJ
- Thread
- Nov 19, 2011
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Failing memory?

I got this system back in March this year (see sig below), and I've never had BSOD's and my system was stable. After using Win 7 which I clean installed last month, I've had no problems up to a few days ago. I've noticed BSOD's more often after extended periods of gaming and after multiple...
- SweeJ
- Thread
- Nov 20, 2009
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Is 450W enough for my parents' upgrade?

My parents are currently using their system to do web browsing, word processing, audio & photo editing, along with slideshow compilation. The PSU is a generic 450W that's powering an Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4GHz, 2GB RAM, a nVidia 8600GTS, 2 DVD burners that run often, and 2 HD's (WD Blue 640GB...
- SweeJ
- Thread
- Nov 17, 2009
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Newbie afraid to overclock new system via BIOS....

i'm about to setup my new system, with the stuff i got shown in my sig below. i want to overclock, but afraid to do it even after reading the guide/sticky. my mobo is the Gigabyte EP45-UD3R. can i use the EasyTunes overclocking utility in Vista instead? i just want a reasonable overclock...
- SweeJ
- Thread
- Mar 22, 2009
- Replies: 10
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Page file / Partitioning recommendation

Hello there, I'm presently using this hard drive setup on my current AMD 3500+ 2.2GHz 1.5GB RAM 4 year old system: Samsung SpinPoint P120 250GB SATA II C:\Windows XP SP1 x:\Ubuntu WD3200 320GB SATA II (2-platter) E:\Applications (ie. all my Programs, I install here, and not on...
- SweeJ
- Thread
- Mar 21, 2009
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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How do quad-cores decide which cores to run?

cmdrdred, many thanks for ur reply. i think i'll go ahead with my purchase. :)
- SweeJ
- Post #4
- Nov 29, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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How do quad-cores decide which cores to run?

hi there, i have quite an old AMD64 3500+ system which i assembled over 3 years ago, and think it's a good time to jump on the multi-core bandwagon. i'm thinking of the Intel Core2 Quad Q9550. since i tend to only upgrade/change system every 3+ years, i thought perhaps the Q9550 right now...
- SweeJ
- Thread
- Nov 28, 2008
- Replies: 3
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Recommend 4 hard drive setup for Photo/Light Video editing

Thanks very much guys for the input. Let me explain why I chose RAID over an external back up solution. First of all, my parents share the PC; my mom does plenty of photo and some light video editing, whilst my dad does mostly word processing and spreadsheets. My mom IS very forgetful...
- SweeJ
- Post #6
- Aug 5, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Recommend 4 hard drive setup for Photo/Light Video editing

Hello, I'm aware there is another thread about photoediting, but wasn't sure if I'm allowed to "steal" this thread as mine is slightly different in my query. Like the OP in a similar thread, this PC will mainly be used for photoediting. I'm building this PC mainly for my mom, as she's...
- SweeJ
- Thread
- Aug 4, 2008
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Computer Building
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GRUB Bootloader Reintroduction...

i replied to a few posters about boot loaders in the past. can't find my folder for past replies to forums. if u read the simple step by step, u can figure it out yourself. ;) good luck! p/s whoops! forgot the link lol! http://apcmag.com/the_definiti..._and_xp_stepbystep.htm
- SweeJ
- Post #2
- Aug 2, 2008
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Q6600 vs E6850 (Short term [12 months])

i'm also considering between both. what if i like to play games and multi-task at the same time. sometimes with online games, i tend to wait around abit while i switch between windows; browsing with multiple FF & IE windows, run applications, Adobe, uncompression, listen to music/video...
- SweeJ
- Post #144
- Jul 21, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Which Is The Better External HDD Link ?

If this is to help you decide whether to purchase an external Firewire enclosure or a USB one, I'd say go for a Firewire one. Especially if you only use it as a backup tool for your home PC/notebook. And I also say Firewire, because I noticed that many external enclosures out there provide a...
- SweeJ
- Post #30
- Aug 1, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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best hard drive for a pvr?

It is SATA-II indeed. And good recommendation, it's cool, quiet, fast and reliable.
- SweeJ
- Post #4
- Jul 25, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Alarm goes off inside computer when installing windows

hahahhahahahah!!! The topic title is the funniest I've ever seen! LOL Maybe your new PC doesn't like Windoze.
- SweeJ
- Post #71
- Jul 17, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Getting ready to add SATA HDD for first time

Cool!! I just got the A8N-E (with the new version, rather quiet Northbridge heatsink/fan - yay!), and was worried about installing drivers for WinXP installation. So, what's AHCI?
- SweeJ
- Post #8
- Nov 7, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Purchasing question: Are these properly matched?

Thanks for the replies. Now, I have found the Connect3D ATI Radeon X850XT to be about $60 more than the Sapphire Radeon X800 GTO2. Do you think I should go for the X850XT instead now, and is it worth $60 more? Also, if I get the X850XT, do you think the X850XT will be well-matched?
- SweeJ
- Post #6
- Nov 1, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Purchasing question: Are these properly matched?

Hey there, Thinking of upgrading from my P4 2.8Ghz HT & ATI Radeon 9800 Pro. I'm looking to match the CPU & GPU as best as possible so that the games will not be CPU or GPU bound/limited. Will the AMD 64 3500+ go well with the ATI Radeon X800 GTO? Or the AMD 64 3200+ with the ATI...
- SweeJ
- Thread
- Oct 30, 2005
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Building
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T7K250 vs 7200.8 vs WD2500KS (SATAII)

Yeah, my point exactly. The only, yet few reviews out there are only for the 7K500. I'm assuming they use a 100GB 5-platter design. AFAIK, there isn't even a T7K500 that's been manufactured, let alone announced. If this post is reliable, Seagate will be upping their 133GB to 160GB in their...
- SweeJ
- Post #28
- Jul 27, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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T7K250 vs 7200.8 vs WD2500KS (SATAII)

I completely doubt it! Yeah, right!! 250GB per platter..... I rarely post in forums, but following this thread for a while now, I'm completely surprised that no one has corrected him. I guess one of the reasons is that his remarks are way too absurd that no one is bothered to waste their...
- SweeJ
- Post #25
- Jul 25, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Quietest SLI Power supply

Ironically, the highest efficiency (over 86% efficiency), and quietest PSU, is provided by a fanless power supply, specifically the Antec Phantom 350. At present, however, it's only 350W and the only model out there. Hopefully, the Phantom 500 comes out soon.
- SweeJ
- Post #25
- Apr 7, 2005
- Forum: Cases & Cooling

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