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Can faulty PSU cause this boot problem?

I had this exact same problem at one time, but it just turned out to be a corrupt DLL file that was trying to load. However I would recomend that you get a power supply with a little more juice. At least a 450w - 500w PSU to run your two HDD's and 2 optical drives. In my opinion, yes, It's...
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- Aug 21, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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INTEL CORE 2 DUO E6400 $248.24 at mwave.com

I was glad to see that the prices are coming down! This is one of the lowest I found so far and I know they have plenty of stock. I bought 3 of them this weekend for system builds. Link: INTEL CORE 2 DUO E6400 $248.24 They say "Limit 2 per customer" but If you put them on separate...
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- Aug 14, 2006
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- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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New comp won't boot into windows

Actually support for the XGP slot is extremely limited to only the cards they have posted on the BIOSTAR web site here If its not on this list, then it probably wont work. As far as I know there is no way to test for compatibility. You may just want to pick up a PCI-E graphics card to make sure...
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- Post #7
- Aug 11, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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New comp won't boot into windows

This particular board has a special slot called an XPG or "Xtreme Graphics Port" slot. Xtreme Graphics Port is Biostar's unique engineering solution of adding limited AGP graphics card support to the nForce4 chipset. However, the XGP slot is not compatible with all AGP cards. Some AGP video...
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- Aug 10, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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XP will not allow me to load programs or start some.....

It could actually be a memory issue. I had a similar problem when I upgraded my MB, processor and memory. I upgraded to an Athlonx2 4200+ with 2GB. The system would keep crashing when I would load programs. It was randomly kicking me out of the installation at different times, Especially when...
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- Post #6
- Aug 7, 2006
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Does Memtest86+ failure always mean bad RAM?

I used to get a failed memory test while running an Asus A8N32-SLI Delux motherboard. I later discovered that Memtest86+ had a problem with the Bios of the motherboard. I had a couple of USB devices attached to the system and after removing them, the memory tested just fine. I updated the BIOS...
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- Aug 7, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Serial Port (RS-232) problem

You may want to visit the Microsoft Windows XP Tablet page. Visit the Expert Zone. You can get tips, free downloads, and talk to experts who can answer your questions about running a tablet PC with Windows XP.
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- Post #3
- Aug 7, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Nvidia Sli Motherboards with Conroe support

Have you considered the MSI 975X Platinum V.2 Motherboard (975X Platinum PowerUp Edition). This motherboard supports the Intel Core2 Extreme, Core2 Duo and Pentium 4 (Prescott, P4EE), Pentium D, Pentium XE/Celeron D processors. It also supports Cross-Fire (running at dual 8X speed). I picked one...
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- Aug 7, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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CORE 2 DUO E6300 price drop to $229 at mwave.com - in stock

I just picked up a few E6300's at mwave.com for $229.00. I don't think its the best price around, but they have plenty of them in stock!
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- Aug 4, 2006
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Best Deal on a AGP card?

A couple of the fastest AGP cards that I have come accross are the XFX GEFORCE 7600 GS with 512MB 400MHZ DDRII with DVI/TV for $155.15 and the XFX GEFORCE 7800 GS 256MB video card with DDR3 and TV/DVI for $298.23 at mwave.com. I bought the 7600GS for an upgrade and it runs HL2 smoothly.
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- Aug 4, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Your first computer system?

Radio Shack TRS-80 Model III with 64kRAM memory and Dual Floppies. I still have it and believe it or not, it still runs great. Using G-Basic is the bomb! After the grey monster, I have had everthing from an 80C186 (It actually has both the Intel and AMD logo stamped on the top of the chip) with...
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- Post #13
- Aug 4, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Question about reinstalling Windows with a new system config.

If you wipe your hard drive by quick formatting or even if you just delete windows completely, you can re-install Windows without a problem; which, by the way, I would recommend anyway. You'll be able to start off with a nice clean install, eliminating possible problems with old chipset drivers...
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- Aug 2, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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GeForce 7900GS and 7900GT

The 7900GT supports Inverse Telecine and Bad Edit Correction. The GeForce 7900 GS does not. Overall the 7900GS will deliver performance a little below that of the GeForce 7900 GT. The 7900GS features lower power consumption and is based on a 90nm chip process. One of the main differences...
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- Jul 31, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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mwave has CORE 2 DUO E6400 in-stock

I just heard that Tiger took delivery of 20 pcs on Friday and Newegg got 10 of the E6400... I am not sure if they have started filling the backorders yet, but I think Intel is keeping a close watch on suppliers who are shipping before the 7th.
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- Jul 31, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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mwave has CORE 2 DUO E6400 in-stock

Just ordered one and I was able to pick it up locally on Saturday from mwave.com. Price is kinda high, but my buddy just had to have one. It's for a friends custom build anyway but it will give me a chance to really test it out.
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- Jul 31, 2006
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Core Duo 2 E6300 In stock at ZZF!

FYI - ZZF has taken them off their site except the X6800. I know several large suppliers and system houses that work directly with intel. They have informed me that Intel will not be delivering any Conroe processors before August 7th to anyone in North America. However, I have also learned that...
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- Jul 27, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Core 2 Duo's are all at ZZF, and OOS already
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- Post #32
- Jul 27, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Core 2 Duo's are all at ZZF, and OOS already

Intel has made it clear to all its suppliers that they can not ship any Conroe processors until August 7th. This includes pre-configured systems and boxed CPU's. You can order all you like starting today, but no-one, including companies like Dell, Compaq, Gateway or any other system house and...
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- Jul 27, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Core Duo 2 E6300 In stock at ZZF!

Intel has made it clear to all its suppliers that they can not ship any Conroe processors until August 7th. This includes pre-configured systems and boxed CPU's. You can order all you like starting today, but no-one, including companies like Dell, Compaq, Gateway or any other system house and...
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- Post #39
- Jul 27, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Well Monarch had the 4400+ for $255

Wow guys I think you may have mis-understood my point... I agree with supply and demand. However, my point was that although it was a hot buy, mwave still had stock and they DIDN'T resort to raising the prices just because the processors were in high demand. They maintained the reduced price, in...
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- Post #10
- Jul 26, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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AM2 Athlon64 X2 4600+ $242.05

Sorry, I was just a little excited about the deal ;)
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- Jul 25, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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AM2 Athlon64 X2 4600+ $242.05

Just picked up a couple of AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ for $242.05 at "mwave.com" I was talking to my sales rep and he said that they had like 25 left and a bunch of 3800+'s for $153.47.
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- Jul 25, 2006
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Well Monarch had the 4400+ for $255

Just picked up a couple of AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ for $242.05! at mwave.com I was talking to my sales rep and he said that they had like 25 left. Newegg and ZipZoomFLy actually raised thier prices. I hate it when suppliers raise prices just because its a hot buy.
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- Jul 25, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Cannot Reinstall Windows

I had the exact same errors on a new install. I was using some generic memory because it was cheap. Even swapped out for some more generic ram that produced the same error, Not has frequent, but still problematic. I knew it was the ram so I went and purchased some crucial memory. Fixed the...
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- Post #4
- Jul 24, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Adware removal

Xoftspy would be the best solution in my opinion. XoftSpy detects and perfectly removes over 48,000 harmful, dangerous and unwanted applications. I have been using it for over a year now and I think it works great. Free to download. Need to register in order to remove Adware, but worth it. Easy...
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- Post #7
- Jul 24, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Ghost Bootup Problem

A Stack Overflow can sometimes be caused by a bad memory module. Try swapping out the memory for "known" good memory and try it again.
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- Jul 24, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Customer brings PC in for "no post"

No Fan... at least they added a CPU to all that Paste... lol
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- Jul 21, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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system restore does not restore?

without going too overboard, you should first run a check disk on the boot drive and make sure to select both "AUtomatically fix file system errors" and "Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors". The system will tell you that it can't run it because it needs exclusive access to the drive...
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- Jul 21, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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PC Boot Problem

Definately on the right track. In speaking with a friend at Abit, He suggests that in some cases when the IDE controller on the motherboard itself fails, it can produce the exact same symptom as you are describing with the blinking curser. The system will still post, however it cannot...
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- Jul 20, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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PC Boot Problem

I would suggest to clear the BIOS and then switch the memory out with the "extra" memory modules you took out. You may also want to remove the CPU, clean out the dust and dirt from the CPU fan and make sure it is still working. Reseat the CPU and restart the computer. It is possible that the CPU...
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- Jul 19, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Video Card Woes

According to ATI. this card requires an AGP 8X (0.8v), 4X (1.5V) or universal AGP 3.0 bus configuration (8X/4X). The Asus A7N8X - Delux has an AGP 3.0 compliant slot. It should work properly on your system board. Clear your Bios and set the AGP Bus timings to default. Disable any advanced...
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- Jul 19, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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WD 250GB Caviar SE16 SATA II hard drives - Refurbished

It looks like their servers were down this morning. I just checked again and they are back up now.
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- Post #6
- Jul 19, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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HP DVD Writer 840b - Wont play DVD's ?

Windows may have loaded the incorrect driver or a driver that may not fully support the newer drive. Go into your device manager and uninstall the drivers for your new HP DVD Writer 840b drive. Go to the HP support site here and download the latest support drivers. Shut down completely and then...
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- Post #5
- Jul 18, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Crashing issue: The most CONFUSING COMPUTER ISSUE EVER!!

First off, you have done a pretty good job at troubleshooting the problem with your brothers PC. Dump the BFGTech Geforce 6800GT. They overclock the video card at the factory so it is already overclocked when you open the box, clocked at 370MHz core frequency, which is 20MHz faster than a stock...
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- Jul 17, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Can someone tell me if my RAM is high or low density?

In the memory industry, DRAM chip densities are often described by their cell organization. The first number in the expression indicates the depth of the chip (in locations) and the second number indicates the width of the chip (in bits). If you multiply the depth by the width, you get the...
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- Jul 17, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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WD 250GB Caviar SE16 SATA II hard drives - Refurbished

I just picked a few up this weekend. Factory sealed. I thought it was a good deal for a refurb drive. Still has 1 Yr Manufacturers Warranty. http://www.mwave.com/mwave/skusearch.hmx?SCriteria=aa48780
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- Jul 17, 2006
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Core 2 Extreme has essentially the same "real world" performance as FX62

hmmm... ok the truth is... Intel finally stopped chasing AMD and have introduced a processor that will help them take back some of the market they have been loosing over the past 5 years or so. The fact also is that suppliers are not going to be able to keep up with the innitial demand until Q4...
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- Post #43
- Jul 14, 2006
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Intel or Amd

I agree to disagree ;) The Conroe actually shares some of the core technology from the PentiumPro processors introduced back in November of 1995. The Pentium Pro was a superior processor over the previous Pentium processors of the time. However, when it was introduced it was discovered to have a...
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- Post #19
- Jul 14, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Intel or Amd

I appreciate your argument, however being that I have been in the industry long enough to have "Real World" experience with almost every generation of processor released by both Intel and AMD since before the XT, I know that comparitive "reviews" contain a lot of hype. Although many reviews...
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- Post #17
- Jul 13, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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AMD 64 2800 computer lagging and shutting down

I agree with Atheus. However, in my experience, the problem may actually arise from data corruption on one of the hard drives. Run a full check on your boot drive ( if using Windows XP, Just select both options under check disk - you will have to reboot in order to allow it to check your hard...
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- Post #4
- Jul 13, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building

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