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P965-DS3 v1.0 and E2160 giving me problems

Just got a new 2160 to go with my RMA'd DS3. Board runs fine at stock speeds, no issues. But when I start to OC the problems begin. I have managed to be in windows at 3.2 with 1.4 vcore and run orthos for over and hour. But now each time I reboot or windows needs to restart it just keeps...
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- Thread
- Mar 31, 2008
- Replies: 0
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Rocketfish Full Tower Case (similar to LianLi PC-A71B)

Well, a little late to the game on this deal but glad I found it. All of the BB's on the east side of Houston were showing $120 but I sorta close to Beaumont and they had one for $51 out the door. Could not pass it up. Cost me another $80 bucks at Olive Garden but what the heck. I gotta eat...
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- Post #130
- Mar 17, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Should I Buy the E8400 Today?

Yes
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- Post #3
- Jan 20, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Question on power supply for Nvidia 8800

It will work fine. I am using one with a 8800GTX, an OC'd E6600 @ 3.5 w/1.4vcore, 3 HDs and 1 optical. No issues whatsoever.
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- Post #5
- May 20, 2007
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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*** Official Gigabyte P965-DS3 Thread ***

I have been having an issue with running my vdimm at +.3v. I can run at +.1 or +.2 but when I go to .3 I will get a BSOD and restart. System runs fine at 3.3 with 1.325vcore and I am just trying to get every last bit out of it. Also, when I change it to +.3, the vdimm in the bios no longer shows...
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- Post #1,417
- Jan 29, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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Looking for a Second Opinion on my e6600 Stock Temperatures

I am using the Sythe Ninja and I was running a bit high on my 6600 temps. Reseated it once and did not make much difference. Took the side cover off the case and temps dropped significantly. Did a quick survey of my case fans(using Antec P180) and found that my intake fan was barely turning. I...
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- Post #14
- Jan 19, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Going back to air...

Well, I am going to try and reset my Ninja for the third time to try and get some better cooling. I am at 35 deg idle and hit over 60 under orthos with just 1.325v. Would like to see what my chip could do with atleast 1.45v. Might be able to get 3.6 out of it. I have been looking at the...
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- Post #14
- Jan 15, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Going back to air...

I had very good luck with my Arctic Cooling Accelero X1. I put them on 2 x 7800GT's sli'd and they performed well and were dang near silent. You may have just saved me some money. I was thinking very seriously about going liquid but I may just stick with air. This Oc'ing thing is hard to...
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- Post #11
- Jan 15, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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X2 3800+ users

Running my LDBFE 0610SPAW 3800 from Newegg at 2.65 with 1.45v. 53 degrees at full load with SP2004 dual. 8hrs no errors. Tried 2.7 but locked up under SP2004. Think I will leave it here. May try moving multi to get my from my Mushkin PC4000. Only running it at around 218 now
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- Post #15
- Aug 4, 2006
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Pics of my new Antec P180!!

Last update, had to ditch the Sythe. With the new case and the way the ninja is cooled, the passive NB cooler wasn't getting cooled enough. Maybe with all fans on high it would have worked but that would defeat the point of the Ninja. I put my XP90 back on and with all fans at low speed and my...
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- Post #324
- Mar 19, 2006
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Pics of my new Antec P180!!

Well, I think reversing the top fan worked the best. Raising fans to med did very little. Tried mounting the 120 to the Ninja but was having difficulties. Not enough sleep I guess. So I reversed the top fan. Dropped CPU temp by 10C. Previously had to add .1v to my 148 Opty to get it from 2.6 to...
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- Post #323
- Mar 18, 2006
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Pics of my new Antec P180!!

Well I have my setup running very much like Dynamix. Just got it going last night. My 4pin was just too short to go under the MB but I went under the vid cards instead. Doesn't look that bad. Need some advice though. I have an Abit KN8 board and I don't think my NB heatsink is getting enough...
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- Post #321
- Mar 18, 2006
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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What's the BEST LCD Monitor I can get for ~$650?

Well my experience with the 204B has been great. My first LCD and I could not ask for anything more. Was torn between a Dell but wanted to buy locally. Found the 204B at BB for $529. No dead/stuck pixels(used pixel buddy). Colors are fantastic(after abit of adjusting). No ghosting that I can...
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- Post #73
- Feb 16, 2006
- Forum: Displays
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Has anyone seen a Samsung 204B in a Brick-and-Mortar store?

Just found it at Bestbuy. I know its a little late. I am the same way. Wanted to see it and be able to take it back if not happy. Mine looks great. no dead pixels so far. BB had it for $529 so cant complain.
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- Post #8
- Feb 12, 2006
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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CS:S VST not running so good on SLI

Well, I think I got it working. Enabled mode 8 in coolbits to give me the different sli modes and then changed the global setting SLI mode to AFR2. CS:S VST settings are 16x12, 4xAA/8xAF, vsync disabled, all opts high. Here are the results: SLI multi gpu/SLI enabled............105 SLI multi...
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- Post #4
- Jan 30, 2006
- Forum: Windows
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CS:S VST not running so good on SLI

Both cards seem to be working fine. Most if not all bench's are where they should be with sli, so that leads me to believe that it is with CS:S or the profile. Just can't see what is wrong.
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- Post #3
- Jan 30, 2006
- Forum: Windows
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CS:S VST not running so good on SLI

I've got 2 x 7800GT's and something is not right with CS:S VST. If I run it with one card, I get around 114, that is at 16x12, 4xAA/8xAF, all high. Add sli to the mix and it drops to 105. Thought the game might be cpu limited so checked with a friend of mine whose cpu is a little faster(his 2.8...
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- Thread
- Jan 30, 2006
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows
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suggest me a psu

How about this one.. Plenty of power, dual rails, 6 pin power for your GT.
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- Post #2
- Dec 6, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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7800GT and really disappointed

Here is what I am getting in FEAR with 12x9, max details, soft shadows off, 2xAA and 4xAF. 33min,49avg,94max 0%,36%,64% My evga card is running at 450/1070 SLI is not to far away.
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- Post #45
- Nov 26, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Will Thermaltake480 psu run 7800GT SLI?

Yea, the more I read about Tt psu's the more I may upgrade my psu anyway. Even if I don't buy another GT. I try to OC everything I can and I don't want to let this thing kill something that is working fine. I am leaning toward the Antec truepower 2 550. Dual rails with 19A on each 12v rail...
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- Post #8
- Nov 24, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Will Thermaltake480 psu run 7800GT SLI?

Thanks for the replies. Looks like I'll be needing to make a decision. Just wish I was building a pc for someone, I could just move mine along. Oh well, there could be worse decisions to make.
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- Post #6
- Nov 24, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Will Thermaltake480 psu run 7800GT SLI?

Well then its not looking good. I only have 1 12v rail and its only pushing 18A. Guess I have to live with the one GT(which is not too bad a thing) of see if Santa(wife) will suprise me.
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- Post #3
- Nov 24, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Will Thermaltake480 psu run 7800GT SLI?

Looking to go the SLI route. Hate to upgrade my psu so early. Runs fine right now but not sure if it will handle two GT's. The GT with COD2 for 299 makes the card ~260 so not bad and within reach but if I have to throw down another 100 for a new psu, it kinda kills it for me. Anyone running...
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- Nov 24, 2005
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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NFS : Most Wanted Demo is out

Since we are going down memory lane, I would like to see a 'Midtown Madness2' but with updated graphics. Me and my LAN buddies had quite a bit of fun with the cops & robbers mode. Not a sim but a lot of fun for everyone. If you were not that good a driving you could be the spoiler and just wait...
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- Post #54
- Nov 13, 2005
- Forum: Windows
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EVGA NF4 SLI

I have one and for someone that is not going to overclock I think this board is just fine. The only issues I have with mine is with overclocking. Not getting quite as much out of my cpu as I did with a different board. A lot of people reported problems with wrong temp readings. I for one did not...
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- Post #2
- Oct 30, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards
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Evga 7800GT and Sli MB for $359 after $40 MIR

Yea, they pulled it. Just looked and the MB combo is gone. Not sure if it was a mistake though. When I saw it last night I went to the MB page and it had the 7800GT as the combo and the price was the same as this deal. Way to go to whoever got in on this one.
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- Post #26
- Sep 14, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Evga 7800GT and Sli MB for $359 after $40 MIR

Did anyone actually get the combo at this price?
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- Post #24
- Sep 14, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Evga 7800GT and Sli MB for $359 after $40 MIR

Just got this from another thred in this forum but I thought it needed its own. Free shipping as well. What's bad is I ordered on Friday and it is now at my house still in the box. I will be calling in the AM to see if I can send this back with out restocking fee and reorder. Restock fee would...
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- Thread
- Sep 13, 2005
- Replies: 74
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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[DEAD]Warm: eVGA 7800GT $359 Shipped

Man, this blows. Just purchased this combo on Friday. Arrived today. And I paid 455 after shipping. Have a good mind to send it back for this price.
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- Post #15
- Sep 13, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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XFX 7800GT OC at ZZF for $369 w/free 2nd day

Got my ZZF ad in email and added the coupon in the ad to the already low price XFX and it came to $369. Wish I was in the position to get it, but still trying to find buyer for my MB and gfx card. Hope this helps someone out.
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- Aug 24, 2005
- Replies: 27
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Graphics corruption on EVGA 7800GT

A friend of mine just installed his Evga 7800GT and it is running fine on his Thermaltake 420W. About the same specs as the 480. From what I have read you need atleast 15A on the 12V rail. It could be the PS but just because it only has 18A does not mean its time to order a new PS. BTW, I am...
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- Post #23
- Aug 21, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Retail A64 3000+

Thanks for the info. I am in the process of selling me Neo2 and 6800GT for the Evga 7800Gt bundle and I found out that the Evga Nforce4 board does not come with a backplate. So now, I guess, the hunt is on.
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- Post #3
- Aug 21, 2005
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Retail A64 3000+

Do the retail HSF's that come with the A64's come with a backplate?
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- Thread
- Aug 21, 2005
- Replies: 4
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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antec Quiet Mid-Tower Case - Black w/350 W at Best Buy: $39.99 AR

Thanks for the post. Found one at the BB about 30 miles away in Houston. Three other stores did not have them. Salesman said they are closeouts. Glad he held it for me. Just increased the profit margin on the machine I am building for someone.
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- Post #20
- Aug 19, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Setting up old vid card under Win2000

OK, here' the deal. Friend has an old STB MVP Pro vid card(quad monitor big mofo) that works fine under WinNT but has to us Win2000 for other reasons. The card does not have Win2000 drivers but will work with WinNT. jThe thing is that you cannot set the monitor configuration in the display...
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- Thread
- Aug 8, 2005
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Possible to run 2GIG Dual Channel DDR400?

Well I bit the bullet and bought 2x1gb of Corsair value stuff and it is working nicely in dual channel. Running at 1T 2.5,3,3,7 and can get it to 220 with 2.7v. Did not want to mess with populating all 4 slots. OT, BF2 runs so much better with 2gb. 1.5gb is much better than 1gb. 2gb is only a...
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- Post #5
- Jul 27, 2005
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Folks with 17-inch laptops...what's your battery life?

Dell 9300 w/6 cell bat and 6800 1.5 hours
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- Post #6
- Jul 16, 2005
- Forum: Laptops
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Battlefield 2 Memory Usage *Results Updated*

Well, while waiting for my 1 gb stick of Corsair VS to get back I finally got one of my extra 512 sticks to work with my existing 1 gb stick in my Neo2(had to go 2T). Made a difference. Not sure if it is as much of a difference as with 2 gb(no benchmarks) but definetly better than 1.
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- Post #167
- Jul 1, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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BF2 over LAN

Why dont you just start the game with the DVD in one machine then once it is running, take the DVD out and put it in the other machines on the lan? I dont think the game looks at the dvd once it is running. Have not tested it though. Worth a try.
- Balex99
- Post #5
- Jul 1, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Battlefield 2 Memory Usage *Results Updated*

I for one am on the bandwagon for 2 gig. Game was playing quite nicely with my newly purchased Corsair Value. Menu swapping was hitch free. Had to pull 1 gig out and send it back(memtest errors) and the diff is night and day. Game takes forever to get text loaded and hitchy as hell for the...
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- Post #151
- Jul 1, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards

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