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Memtest reports errors in brand new Corsair

Maybe so, but it does mean that it's awfully hard to get them working. I hope so. I don't know how often BIOS updates appear (or even how to actually update my BIOS, for that matter), but it's a pretty new motherboard, and the latest version of its kind. I did this, but it doesn't work. I...
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- Post #23
- Mar 10, 2008
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Memtest reports errors in brand new Corsair

But how different is it from the non-SLI-ready version? If KHX6400D2LLK2/2GN is on the QVL, shouldn't KHX6400D2LLK2/2G be on there too? That's what I'm currently looking for. A shop in my neighbourhood that has good 2x2GB in stock so I don't have to wait another day. Faster ram? Are you...
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- Post #21
- Mar 10, 2008
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Memtest reports errors in brand new Corsair

Assuming my Corsair Twin2x2048-6400 C4 DHX was a really bad choice, I've been looking around at other, hopefully more suitable memory modules. What I'm wondering is, should I just avoid weird DHX memory, or should I avoid everything that's not on the QVL? What I mean is, the QVL mentions...
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- Post #19
- Mar 9, 2008
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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New silentt PC arrived! But it won't boot properly

I'm still hoping for the incompatibility. A friend said that Corsair DHX memory is not something normal people should use, and using it without being an expert overclocker is asking for trouble. Whether that means it really is an incompatibility, I don't know, but that's what I hope. I'm...
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- Post #8
- Mar 9, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Memtest reports errors in brand new Corsair

Considering the errors and the fact that each stick had the same errors, I was also worried that it might be something else, but a friend said that it's not impossible that it's simply a bad batch. Or maybe an incompatibility problem with my mobo, which means I'm still going to replace the...
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- Post #18
- Mar 9, 2008
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Memtest reports errors in brand new Corsair

I did test them with 5-5-5-18 @ 1.8V. I think that was the second test I did. After 4-4-4-12 @ 1.8V failed, I decided to set them back to their less agressive initial values. I'm amazed that with these memory errors, installing the OS didn't crash halfway through, but reinstalling it won't...
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- Post #17
- Mar 9, 2008
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Memtest reports errors in brand new Corsair

Well, they didn't work at 4-4-4-12 @ 1.8V and they didn't work at 5-5-5-18 # 2.1V. Nor at 5-5-5-18 @ 1.8V. I didn't test 4-4-4-12 $ 2.1V, but considering the consistency of the errors, I doubt it matters. I really hope so. It's a lot easier to replace. That is indeed an issue. Those BIOS...
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- Post #12
- Mar 9, 2008
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Memtest reports errors in brand new Corsair

Not that i know. I did enable USB keyboard and mouse support, because I noticed that otherwise my USB keyboard and mouse wouldn't always work.
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- Post #11
- Mar 9, 2008
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Memtest reports errors in brand new Corsair

When I set it manually to 2.1v and I keep the timings quite conservative (5-5-5-18), I get hundreds of errors in a single memtest pass. And each module is the same. How could my mobo be messing it up? Is it because I bought memory that's not on the QVL? Some people say it's not a problem if you...
- mcv
- Post #8
- Mar 9, 2008
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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New silentt PC arrived! But it won't boot properly

Why should I run it at least 3 hours? The first errors show up after a few seconds of testing. A single pass is less than an hour and it's immediately obvious that it's going to find lots of errors. I spent all day yesterday testing the memory sticks, testing them all, testing only two...
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- Post #5
- Mar 9, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Memtest reports errors in brand new Corsair

I was under the impression that's what SPD was for. If not, then what is SPD actually? That seems to be the case. With four dimms installed, you might need to bump up NB/MCH voltage to remain stable, since four dimms puts a lot of stress on the NB. But if just one is erroring out...
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- Post #5
- Mar 8, 2008
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Memtest reports errors in brand new Corsair

I had it on auto, but I just tried it with +0.3V, but unfortunately Memtest still gives me very similar errors. Are there any other voltages I could be playing with? Should I raise this one even more? I already see all sorts of flashing messages, and RAM +0.3V has a warning pink colour. I'm a...
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- Post #3
- Mar 8, 2008
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Memtest reports errors in brand new Corsair

I just received my new PC, but while it boots fine from CD and managed to install my 64 bit Ubuntu linux, when it tries to boot from harddisk, it fails somewhere around where the kernel should start. Reverting to failsafe BIOS settings or even more seriously underclocking doesn't solve the...
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- Thread
- Mar 8, 2008
- Replies: 26
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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New silentt PC arrived! But it won't boot properly

After some more checking, I noticed that Grub (linux boot loader) does start, and it even mentions the kernel, but after that, it reboots. Why would a fresh linux install not work? No idea, but I booted from the CD again. This works fine (perhaps there's a problem with the harddisk?), and I...
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- Post #2
- Mar 8, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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New silentt PC arrived! But it won't boot properly

The new PC I ordered just arrived: Antec Solo case GA-EP35-DS3 Intel E8400 Ninja Scythe rev B (passive) Peak HD3850 Accelero S1 Samsung Spinpoint T166 501LJ (2x) Seasonic S12II 380 Pioneer 215D optical drive 4x1GB Corsair Twin2x2048-6400C4DHX Thermalright bolt-thru kit Arctic...
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- Thread
- Mar 8, 2008
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Scythe CPU Cooler: Orochi

The way it's mounted in those pictures, it looks like it partially blocks the rear exhaust. (Perhaps that's why there's no case fan in that picture?) If you want to use this for quiet passive cooling, it looks like you're depending almost entirely on the PSU's fan. I think I prefer fins...
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- Post #21
- Feb 15, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Best 2X2GB Modules?

Are these really 2x2GB? They look like 2x1GB to me. I'm also looking for a 2x2GB kit. As I understand (though I'm not in the least sure about his), this is supposed to be faster/better/more stable than 4x1GB, and it has the added benefit that I can still upgrade to 8GB in the future. I'm...
- mcv
- Post #26
- Feb 15, 2008
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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new system build advice

Personally I think the E8400 is more future-proof than the Q6600, but if you do lots of heavy multi-threaded stuff, go ahead and take the quad core. I agree DDR3's time hasn't come yet. It's a waste of money for little benefit. For your video card, isn't the 3870X2 by far the most powerful...
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- Post #6
- Feb 13, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build half my computer!

I agree, excellent choice in motherboard. It's not heavy in extra features, but nobody needs all those extra features anyway. I agree with Chinaman1472 that the E8400 might be a better choice. It will make some games faster, other games slower. I'm personally very skeptical about the...
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- Post #6
- Feb 13, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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My fast, quiet, affordable PC, nearly done

Alright, I'm convinced. I switched to the Samsung Spinpoint T 501LJ. Apparently it is indeed at least as quiet as the 400LJ. No idea why some people still complain about its noise, but perhaps they have AAM turned off? (I didn't know about AAM yet, but apparently it lets you trade performance...
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- Post #10
- Feb 13, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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FireFox and Linux. Behaving differently than WIN/MAC version. Need help.

Are you by any chance using Ubuntu 6.06 or a Debian from around the same time? I noticed that Ubuntu's firefox renders differently than Windows firefox, and had crappy responsiveness to boot. I replaced it with the latest Firefox from the Mozilla website, and everything worked fine. Problem...
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- Post #2
- Feb 11, 2008
- Forum: Open Source
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Bioshock and Crysis

As I understand, the App DB is mainly about how well games are supported by pure wine. I recently learned that in a lot of cases, using the actual Windows DirectX DLLs can improve the play experience quite a lot. I've been told that with the correct mix of Windows and Wine DLLs you should be...
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- Post #9
- Feb 11, 2008
- Forum: Open Source
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Gigabyte GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3 doesn't show compatibility with Corsair 2X2048-6400C5

The question of the importance of QVLs has also bugged me for quite a while. Some people say it's vital to stick to the QVL, others say it's rubish. I intend to buy memory that seems closely related to something on the QVL.
- mcv
- Post #5
- Feb 11, 2008
- Forum: Motherboards
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Looking for good case (P35-DS3L motherboard)

I don't own one myself yet, but the Antec Solo is an excellent case according to quite a lot of people. I'm planning to buy either a Solo or a P182. If the Solo fits your budget and taste, you should definitely get it. Personally I like the look of the P182 more, but it's much bigger than what I...
- mcv
- Post #7
- Feb 11, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Should I replace my Antec P180

Not every mid-tower is the same. The P180 is a large case and should be big enough for two big video cards. I wouldn't try the same thing with a P150/Solo, which is also a mid-tower, but a much smaller one. Just make sure the airflow is okay. P180 is good at that, but it wouldn't hurt to keep...
- mcv
- Post #8
- Feb 11, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Message to ATI

I thought exactly the same thing. To be honest, I don't even care about the 387X2. I think the 3850 is the sweet spot for me.
- mcv
- Post #6
- Feb 11, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Cheapest upgrade path to get me into the PCI-E era

If the 3850 is too expensive for you, have a look at the new 3650.
- mcv
- Post #18
- Feb 11, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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When's the next good time to build a computer?

I heard a rumour that Intel's 775 socket is on the way out, but it'll probably take another year before its replacement arrives. If you really want to wait that long, you might end up with a socket that survives a couple of upgrades, but if you ask me, the current E8400 is just too good a deal...
- mcv
- Post #6
- Feb 11, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Advice/Opinions On A Build.

I agree that a 1000W power supply is way overkill. You only need that much power if you're using 4 video cards in SLi or Crossfire. Most PCs nowadays shouldn't be using much more than 300W, even at heavy load. Especially with efficient processors like the E8400. I'm probably getting a Seasonic...
- mcv
- Post #3
- Feb 11, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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What is the best setup $800-$1000

Look at the thread I started about "My fast, quiet, affordable PC, nearly done", replace the Radeon HD3850 with a 8800GT, drop the extra harddisk and passive coolers and replace the harddisk with a cheaper one, and you end up with almost exactly what Roguestar is proposing. I think the sweet...
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- Post #7
- Feb 11, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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My fast, quiet, affordable PC, nearly done

That's one of the main reasons I'm getting an Antec P182 or Solo. They come with full suspension. Presumably not, but against all expectations, I managed to get married recently, so I also have my wife's sleep to take into account. That's why I'm not alllowed to use my old jet-engined PC...
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- Post #9
- Feb 11, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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My fast, quiet, affordable PC, nearly done

That was sort of the impression I was getting. Thanks for confirming it. I think I'll go with some 800 MHz then. It's not much more expensive than 667, and at least I'm safe in case I do try some overclocking. On the other hand, if I see some cheap, low-latency 667 MHz memory, I might even go...
- mcv
- Post #8
- Feb 11, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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How safe would you feel with a Raid 5 array?

RAID does not protect against viruses, stupid users (or stupid admins, for that matter), or an OS messing up big time. Backup does. The main point is that it is ridiculous to use RAID's hardware redundancy when you don't even have a proper backup of your data. If you have two disks, don't put...
- mcv
- Post #41
- Feb 11, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Any decent way to dampen HDD vibrations?

Cases like the Antec P182 and the Antec Solo come with elestic bands for easy suspension. If you want to do it yourself, there are lots of threads on silentpcreview.com about this. People get quite creative there.
- mcv
- Post #18
- Feb 10, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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My fast, quiet, affordable PC, nearly done

Well, some user reviews on the Dutch site Tweakers, mention noise as a negative point about the 501LJ. On the other hand, I've also heard people claim it's pretty quiet, so I'm very interested in people who have experience with both the 400LJ and the 501LJ. Problem is: the 501LJ is a popular...
- mcv
- Post #3
- Feb 10, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Please explain RAID5

Note that storage isn't halved in RAID-1. The point of RAID is redundancy, not increased storage space, and RAID-1 offers exactly the same storage as the smallest drive in the array (which can be bigger than 2 disks, in case you're paranoid). Other forms of RAID offer more space than a single...
- mcv
- Post #4
- Feb 10, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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How safe would you feel with a Raid 5 array?

IMO RAID is a useless waste of money for any machine that's not a high-performance file server, and RAID is never a substitute for a decent backup. Ofcourse if you absolutely need redundancy and have a good budget for it, there are a lot of options. If you do go with RAID, well, it depends a...
- mcv
- Post #37
- Feb 10, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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My fast, quiet, affordable PC, nearly done

This machine is going to be used for serious programming as well as games (windows games through wine). It's going to run Linux (Ubuntu 64 bit) and should be very quiet, since it will be standing in my bedroom (at least for the time being), so I'm planning lots of passive cooling. And with the...
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- Thread
- Feb 10, 2008
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Computer Building
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Building Desktop PC

Looks very good from my limited knowledge. I'm looking to buy a very similar machine. I'm also planning to buy the Antec P182 case, or possibly its little brother, the Antec Lifestyle Solo (identical to the P150, except the Solo comes without a crappy Antec power supply). For a good and...
- mcv
- Post #20
- Feb 10, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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about leaving the computer on all day

Will the power saving for the monitor also stop power consumption by the video card? A lot of video cards use ridiculous amounts of power even when drawing just an empty desktop. I plan to use a Radeon HD3850, since they seem to idle at much lower power consumption than most other videocards...
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- Post #4
- Feb 10, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building

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