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Widescreen Woes

So let me see if I understand this: the Wii only outputs in anamorphic widescreen, leaving the monitor to handle the hardware stretch?
- novacthall
- Post #5
- Sep 12, 2007
- Forum: Audio Components
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Widescreen Woes

I'm having some headaches getting the Wii to output widescreen mode to my TV, but first, here's all the equipment in question. TV: Sharp AQUOS 37" LC37D62U A/V Receiver: Yamaha RX-757 (discontinued, apparently) A/V Components: Charter HD DVR, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox360, Sony...
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- Sep 11, 2007
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Audio Components
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Memory timing issues

Thank you for the insight, Noubourne. I had guessed that overclocking was more guess and check and less science, but was not sure. I have since overclocked my CPU, as I mentioned above, to 2.4GHz (up from 2.0GHz). Given that the processor I was upgrading from, the 3500+ single-core, ran at...
- novacthall
- Post #27
- May 23, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Memory timing issues

Thanks for the tip, zagood. I kicked up my voltage when I got home last night, loosened up the timings a bit, and upped the DDR frequency to DDR400. When I rebooted, I got the long beeps and no POST. Should I try setting the speed to DDR400 and leaving all the timings for the motherboard to...
- novacthall
- Post #25
- May 23, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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AnandTech Readers on Windows XP

While I have yet to upgrade to Windows Vista - the only thing that's keeping me is the full migration to DirectX 10, to be perfectly honest - more often than not I see that just about everyone has a fairly strong opinion on the fledgling (can I still call it that? No? Okay) OS. I see a mostly...
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- May 22, 2007
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Memory timing issues

An update, for those of you who still care. At DDR400, I'm running my memory at 2-3-3-6 2T timing. All the rest of my timings are at the lowest possible settings. System performance is fast, though whether it is faster than before by an appreciable amount, I cannot honestly say. The...
- novacthall
- Post #23
- May 21, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Memory timing issues

Okay, update time. I sat down at my computer and decided that I would take the long way through the issue. Basically, I resolved to change one issue at a time to determine what the problematic parameter is (Six Sigma black belts are shaking their heads right about now). First, I started...
- novacthall
- Post #17
- May 16, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Memory timing issues

theprodigalrebel, I neglected your post earlier, and for that I apologize. Thank you for digging up the information. theprodigalrebel >>My suggestion is to make a thread in their official forums before going for a RMA.<< I like that advice. I'm a huge proponent of fixing the problem...
- novacthall
- Post #16
- May 16, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Memory timing issues

I am at work at the moment, Yellowbeard, but thank you for the suggestions. I will run the tests and get the information you request when I get home this evening. I may be able to answer some of your questions off the top of my head, though. Regarding clearing the CMOS, I have done that a...
- novacthall
- Post #13
- May 16, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Memory timing issues

This is exactly what I ordered from NewEgg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145587 I can't seem to find the C2Pro on Corsair's website anymore. I did not know that timings work differently on AMD and Intel systems. That's pretty sneaky. Since you don't use...
- novacthall
- Post #9
- May 16, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Memory timing issues

Thanks for the reply, MarcVenice. I upped the voltage to 2.8 and tried the timings with 1T rate and got the same problem. Just for grins, I set the voltage to auto and set the DRAM timing to "By SPD" at DDR400. That clocked me to 3-3-3-8, but the system seems stable. I'm going to try...
- novacthall
- Post #6
- May 15, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Memory timing issues

Both of you have touched on an aspect of DRAM configuration that had not crossed my mind. I can't say I didn't learn anything today, and for that I thank you. I just checked my BIOS and the voltage control is in User Define mode (which I suspect was triggered when I first made my changes to...
- novacthall
- Post #4
- May 15, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Memory timing issues

I have an older machine that I'm working to squeeze just about every last ounce of power out of it that I can. Here are my specs: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ (Holy) Toledo @ 2.0GHz (stock) 2 GB (2x1GB) Corsair XMS 184-pin DDR400 (PC 3200) 2-3-3-6 ABIT AV8 Socket 939 Motherboard PowerColor...
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- May 15, 2007
- Replies: 26
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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CRC errors, RAM trouble?

This much has become quickly apparent to me, sadly enough. Before last weekend, I would have described my confidence level with computers as high and technical knowledge as above average. Now I'm questioning if I'm even cut out for this stuff. Done. Who writes these things? There's a good...
- novacthall
- Post #8
- Apr 26, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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CRC errors, RAM trouble?

I've actually started getting the ever-mysterious CRC error as well, during installs of various sorts, be they from CDs or from install files (PCMark05 recently gave me troubles). I ran MemTest86 on this computer all day on Sunday and came up with zero errors across eight hours of tests, so I'm...
- novacthall
- Post #5
- Apr 25, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Will this processor help speed up the system significantly?

$89? GuitarDaddy, you've tempted me greatly this day...
- novacthall
- Post #5
- Apr 21, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Will this processor help speed up the system significantly?

It's funny, I'm in the exact same boat. There are a few things keeping me back from upgrading: 1) Dropping a dual core into a 939 motherboard may realize some performance gains, but it's ultimately not futureproof since 939 is essentially a dead socket. 2) The prices for the 939 duals are...
- novacthall
- Post #2
- Apr 21, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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A64 3500+ Overclocking Question

I searched and searched and searched for my HTT link in the BIOS, but couldn't find anything. Later, I realized that it's hidden in the LDT/PCI Bus Control settings. I do not know why it's called LDT here, or even what it stands for to be honest, but I notice that there is a setting for "LDT...
- novacthall
- Post #5
- Apr 21, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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A64 3500+ Overclocking Question

The first time I ever overclocked anything was this afternoon, about two hours ago when I started to try overclocking my computer, so please bear with me. I have an Athlon64 3500+ socket 939 (stock speed: 2244 MHz or 11.0x204) on an Abit AV8 motherboard. I printed out the overclocking guide...
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- Apr 20, 2007
- Replies: 5
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Have you ever invented something?

Like many young engineers, I border between "too creative for my own good" and "dangerously creative", which tends to manifest itself in (usually) several good ideas that could potentially be useful. A vast majority of them, I would say, have either already been invented or simply suck, but...
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- Apr 5, 2007
- Replies: 13
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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? Need help deciding what monitor to get?

Oh man! That changes everything! I thought QFT was "quit ****ing talking"... But gee, yours makes everyone seem a little less mean.
- novacthall
- Post #29
- Apr 3, 2007
- Forum: Displays
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Mysteriously High CPU Usage

Update: I've taken my computer to a local computer shop at the request of my moving company to have an unbiased third party take a look at it. They have a test they do that has about a ten day (!!!) turnaround time where they tell you basically everything that's on and off with your computer...
- novacthall
- Post #26
- Apr 3, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Small Blue dots on dark images? Vista, x1900xt, vx2025wm

As a follow up, I noticed that Viewsonic has two drivers for their monitors available on their website, one signed and the other unsigned. I tried the signed one first, rebooted, and still had the dots. Then I tried the unsigned, rebooted, and no dots! But then I rebooted again and had the...
- novacthall
- Post #7
- Apr 3, 2007
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Motherboard Confusion

Ahhh, nutbunnies. Well that is a rather impressive piece of technology. Way to shake a guy's loyalties to the core, Pwnbroker. I would assume it still works pretty decently in a single-card setup, or is the boost only available to SLI rigs?
- novacthall
- Post #10
- Apr 3, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Small Blue dots on dark images? Vista, x1900xt, vx2025wm

All clear. But there's got to be a better way. I think you're right, though, incompleteunit. This is clearly a monitor thing. I'm going to submit the case and this thread to Viewsonic to see if we can get anything done.
- novacthall
- Post #6
- Apr 2, 2007
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Small Blue dots on dark images? Vista, x1900xt, vx2025wm

I'm posting now post-7.3 catalyst, as well, and I'm now seeing some little red dots. That's new. I'm going to try my exploit to see if it clears it up.
- novacthall
- Post #5
- Apr 2, 2007
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Small Blue dots on dark images? Vista, x1900xt, vx2025wm

I'm actually having a similar "problem" with my fiance's Viewsonic VX2035WM. Here are her specs: Intel Core2Duo E6400 2GB RAM Radeon X1950XTX (using DVI connects) Gigabyte 965P-S3 motherboard Windows XP MCE A few interesting correlations appear similar between our two systems. First...
- novacthall
- Post #3
- Apr 2, 2007
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Motherboard Confusion

Hmmm, no Crossfire, eh? I never much saw the point in the dual-GPU setups, at least not for the gaming I do on normal-sized monitors. I think I can do without. Thanks, all!
- novacthall
- Post #8
- Apr 2, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Motherboard Confusion

That would be an excellent selling point, even to an ATi loyalist such as myself. Can anyone confirm this? A glutton for punishment, eh? ;) Perfect. I think I'm so used to this Blu-Ray HD-DVD war nonsense that I've just started to expect things not to play nicely right off the bat. (Bad...
- novacthall
- Post #6
- Apr 2, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Motherboard Confusion

Intriguing. So they play nicely together? Is there anything I should be aware of in terms of compatibility or other such niceties that would cause me future headaches? I suppose I should also add that the computers that show the nForce/GeForce combo include either an 8800GTX at Ridiculous...
- novacthall
- Post #3
- Apr 2, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Motherboard Confusion

Firstly, please pardon my rather *ahem* strong language in the subtitle. :) I may be in the market for a new computer, complements my moving company. (For the unabridged version of my tale, you may click here, though I would advise against it unless you have some time to kill.) The...
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- Thread
- Apr 2, 2007
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Computer Building
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Mysteriously High CPU Usage

That's my speculation as well. Even without being able to differentially diagnose the hard drive as the root cause, I think I'll go ahead and claim the computer as "broken" to the moving company and see what happens. Truth be told, though, I'm not crazy about the idea of getting a new...
- novacthall
- Post #25
- Apr 2, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Mysteriously High CPU Usage

Right. I'm without any additional hard drives. Is there any way I can test the motherboard to ensure it's working properly? I appreciate your advice, your help, and your patience, mechBgon.
- novacthall
- Post #23
- Apr 1, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Mysteriously High CPU Usage

I do not, unfortunately. Are you trying to determine whether it's the HDD or the motherboard?
- novacthall
- Post #21
- Apr 1, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Mysteriously High CPU Usage

I found a spare SATA cable lying around and slammed it in. No dice, sadly. Just for grins, I plugged the cable into the SATA2 slot on my mobo, but I'm still faced with the same errors. I've still got awfully high CPU draw. I have a feeling I know what that means, but since I'm not exactly...
- novacthall
- Post #19
- Apr 1, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Mysteriously High CPU Usage

While we're being English teachers, it's spelled "spelled". However, given that your typo is more than likely a finger spasm and mine more than likely some sort of cerebral hemorrhaging, I'll give you the point. :) I downloaded and installed both of the Western Digital utilities to test my...
- novacthall
- Post #17
- Apr 1, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Mysteriously High CPU Usage

Okay, update time, and this time around it's grim. While I was transferring my backup to my fiance's computer, I did still more digging to see what could be the cause of hardware interrupts. As I mentioned before, I tried updating the graphics card drivers, with no luck. I also just updated...
- novacthall
- Post #15
- Mar 31, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Mysteriously High CPU Usage

I eventually did manage to find it (though only after I realized I was being a cotton-headed ninny muggins) and all my controllers are running in DMA mode.
- novacthall
- Post #14
- Mar 31, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Mysteriously High CPU Usage

Yep, I'm walled and patched to the nines. Video card driver update didn't fix anything. Changing the DVI cable to a different input on the back of the GPU (last-ditch effort) didn't do the trick, either. I'm officially out of ideas. If you're all fresh out of ideas, too, I'm anticipating...
- novacthall
- Post #12
- Mar 31, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Mysteriously High CPU Usage

Okay, here's where I am now... CPU temperatures: I found a new little freeware gem called SpeedFan that tells me my ran rotations and my internal temperatures. I'm showing high 40s to low 50s (°C), which I believe under normal circumstances, that is a truly idle CPU, would be more than...
- novacthall
- Post #10
- Mar 31, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems

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