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g*ddam phantom facebook url's

This is happenning more and more and it's driving me nuts... Click a link, check it out, click the back button to go back to where I was. Nothing happens. Click back button again, nothing happens. Click the little down arrow next to the back button to see the page history, and find one or...
- StevenG
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- Aug 27, 2010
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Windows
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Updating ATI video drivers crashes system

Have tried 3 different driver versions, including the 10.1's, some driver packages downloaded more than once and tried to install multiple times. Same result every time.
- StevenG
- Post #12
- Jan 27, 2010
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Updating ATI video drivers crashes system

And one more thing... on a whim, I just tried installing the new drivers on top of the old ones (no uninstall), and more bizarre behavior - the computer BSOD'd during the driver install. Then rebooted fine, but there were no drivers installed. I right-clicked the desktop and selected Catalyst...
- StevenG
- Post #10
- Jan 27, 2010
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Updating ATI video drivers crashes system

Thanks for the responses. I tried driver sweeper to no avail. Also have 2 new memory sticks that have solved the stability issue, but the video driver issue remains: The computer runs fine with the Catalyst 9.10 drivers that are currently installed, but any attempt to upgrade the driver to a...
- StevenG
- Post #9
- Jan 27, 2010
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Updating ATI video drivers crashes system

One additional piece of information - I'm on Win7 x64.
- StevenG
- Post #2
- Dec 30, 2009
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Updating ATI video drivers crashes system

This problem is driving me crazy, hoping someone can offer some advice. About a month ago I built a new PC with a Gigabyte P55-UD3R motherboard and an ATI Radeon 5870 video card. I am running catalyst driver version 9.10. Everything is running fine, except for an occasional freeze-up that...
- StevenG
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- Dec 30, 2009
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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5870/5850/5770/5750 stocking status

HIS 5870 at ZipZoomFly $419.99 shipped. Just bought one. Not great, but $70 less than mwave.
- StevenG
- Post #306
- Nov 24, 2009
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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5870/5850/5770/5750 stocking status

Why? Try to hold the judgment, please. Maybe I just paid $50 for a new game, and want to play it at decent framerates so I need a new card. And I want to play the game now, not 3 or 4 weeks from now when prices might come down. If the game was worth $50 to me, then $50 over MSRP for a video...
- StevenG
- Post #302
- Nov 24, 2009
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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5870/5850/5770/5750 stocking status

I think the varying prices are an artifact of most recent availability. The items priced at $410 were last available some time ago, when that was the going price. The items priced at $490 were available more recently and demanded the higher premium. I suspect that if some XFX or Sapphire cards...
- StevenG
- Post #293
- Nov 23, 2009
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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[Retired] The LCD Thread

I also was looking at the G2400WD, and am not impressed with the V2400W. I'm ready to drop the $$, just having a hard time finding a 24" monitor that meets my needs. I'm looking to replace the 20" CRT on my gaming rig, so all I need is a 24 incher with very little or no input lag, and an...
- StevenG
- Post #5,598
- Sep 25, 2008
- Forum: Displays
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Truth, reason, and 7800 GTX 512 SLI

Nothing more pathetic than displaying righteous indignation on a topic you just don't understand. I am not talking about flicker, retard. I am talking about online gaming and about how many times per second the scene on the monitor is updated to reflect the latest action in the game. The...
- StevenG
- Post #66
- Nov 16, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Truth, reason, and 7800 GTX 512 SLI

Sorry, but that is simply an asinine statement. Some things are inherently a matter of opinion; doesn't matter how many people share the same opinion, doesn't make it fact. You and 80% of the population might think Britney Spears has talent, I think she is talentless, and don't try to tell me...
- StevenG
- Post #46
- Nov 15, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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COD2 Benchmarks??

Actually, in the article they say "In fact, CoD 2 is so demanding that we didn?t even crank up all the eye candy settings to their maximums for this article, and we?re testing with the fastest hardware on the planet right now!" However, they do note that the custom demo they used for...
- StevenG
- Post #9
- Nov 9, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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COD2 Benchmarks??

Firingsquad comes through! http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/call_of_duty_2_performance_ati_nvidia/ Damn, this game is a performance drain! If you want 1024x768/4XAA/8XAF, you need a X1800XT or 7800GTX just to get over 40 fps, and you still only get 48.7 and 44.2 fps on those cards...
- StevenG
- Post #6
- Nov 9, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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COD2 Benchmarks??

I'm looking to upgrade my graphics card, primarily for COD2. Really need to see how this game performs on the various cards out there, but COD2 benchmarks are conspicuously missing from even the most recent video card reviews I can find. C'mon, the game's been out for 2 weeks! Does anyone...
- StevenG
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- Nov 7, 2005
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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COD2 Benchmarks??

Looking to upgrade my graphics card, primarily for COD2. Really need to see how this game performs on the various cards out there, but COD2 benchmarks are conspicuously missing from even the most recent video card reviews I can find. Does anyone know of any review sites that have started...
- StevenG
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- Nov 7, 2005
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows
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Worth investing in PCI-Express now?

Actually you can get the BFG 6800 GT OC PCI-E for $399 at chumbo. com right now. I just picked one up. Will prob sell out fast though. Point is, prices are already falling, and availability is increasing.
- StevenG
- Post #18
- Dec 21, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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6800 GT PCI-E Where can I get one

In case others are still looking for a 6800 GT PCI-E... After much searching, I just found the BFG 6800 GT OC PCI-E in stock at chumbo .com. $400 with free overnight shipping!! As of this writing, they're still showing "in stock". Also found an XFX card on buyxg .com for $475 shipped.
- StevenG
- Post #7
- Dec 21, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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HELP - can't get lower CPU multipliers to work on Asus A7N8X nForce2 mobo

I'm really baffled by this, need some expert help. Just assembled an Athlon XP 2400+ on an Asus A7N8X motherboard. In stock configuration, the 2400+ uses a 133/266 FSB, a multiplier of 15, and runs at 2.0 GHz. stock: 133 * 15 = 2000 I want to run the CPU at stock frequency (2 GHz), but with a...
- StevenG
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- Nov 23, 2002
- Replies: 5
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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A7N8X dual ch. ddr/sisoft sandra mem benchmark

Are you using the correct memory sockets? I just set up this same motherboard, and if I recall, the manual said that in order to take advantage of the dual-channel feature, memory must be in Sockets 1 & 3, Sockets 2 & 3, or sockets 1, 2, & 3. That means, if you use sockets 1 & 2, you will not...
- StevenG
- Post #2
- Nov 22, 2002
- Forum: Motherboards
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HELP - can't get lower multipliers to work on Asus A7N8X nForce2 mobo

Is it possible that I need to unlock the CPU to enable the lower multipliers? This doesn't seem right, as I've read in several places that the XP2400+ comes unlocked. Also, if the processor were locked, I would expect the multiplier field in the BIOS to be disabled. It isn't disabled - I am...
- StevenG
- Post #3
- Nov 22, 2002
- Forum: Motherboards
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Huge discrepency between CPU temp reported by BIOS vs. Asus Probe

Just got my Asus A7N8X (nForce2) up and running with an Athlon XP 2400+. Here's my cooling setup - Thermaltake Tornado 7+ copper heatsink/fan (70mm fan, speed set to medium - 5000 rpm), Arctic Silver II, a Lian Li case with 4 case fans, an Enermax PS with 2 fans. Running everything at stock...
- StevenG
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- Nov 21, 2002
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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HELP - can't get lower multipliers to work on Asus A7N8X nForce2 mobo

I'm really baffled by this, need some expert help. Just assembled an Athlon XP 2400+ on an Asus A7N8X motherboard. In stock configuration, the 2400+ uses a 133/266 FSB, a multiplier of 15, and runs at 2.0 GHz. stock: 133 * 15 = 2000 I want to run the CPU at stock frequency (2 GHz), but with...
- StevenG
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- Nov 21, 2002
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Motherboards
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Huge discrepency between CPU temp reported in BIOS vs. Asus Probe

Just got my Asus A7N8X up and running with an Athlon XP 2400+. Here's my cooling setup - Thermaltake Tornado 7+ heatsink/fan (70mm fan, speed set to medium - 5000 rpm), Arctic Silver II, a Lian Li case with 4 case fans, an Enermax PS with 2 fans. Running everything at stock speeds. When I go...
- StevenG
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- Nov 21, 2002
- Replies: 0
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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nForce2 and 400MHz FSB???

From Anand's Comdex Day 2 coverage: "Today AMD announced the name of their ClawHammer processor - Athlon XP 64. At the same keynote they had nForce2 motherboards running with a 400MHz FSB. We just received confirmation (although AMD won't announce it until much later) that Barton will be...
- StevenG
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- Nov 19, 2002
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Motherboards
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Heatsink/fan for XP 2400+ ??

Just bought a Asus A7N8X nForce2 motherboard and an Athlon XP 2400+. Looking for hs/fan recommendations. Right now I'm considering: CoolerMaster HHC-001 (the one with the heatpipes) Thermalright AX-7 Both have goten great reviews, but I'm not sure if they'd cool well enough for a 2400+. And...
- StevenG
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- Nov 14, 2002
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Can I run an XP2400+ @333 FSB, no overclock, without raising voltage?

Just ordered an Asus A7N8X nForce2 motherboard from Newegg, along with some Corsair PC2700 CAS2 memory. I want a CPU that I can run at 333 FSB, with synchronous memory. But I don't want to spend $300+ for one of the "official" 333 fsb processors. The 2400+ normally runs at 15 x 133, for a 2.0...
- StevenG
- Thread
- Nov 14, 2002
- Replies: 2
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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HELP - Computer slows down for a few seconds every few minutes

Over the past two weeks, my computer has developed a very strange slowdown problem. I first noticed this while playing UT. Every few minutes (usually 2-5 minutes), the computer just slows down for 5-10 seconds. I mean REALLY slows down, so that the framerate is about 1-2 fps and the game is...
- StevenG
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- Sep 16, 2002
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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Have router/Need wireless - should I buy a WAP or a new wireless router?

I have a 3 year old Ugate 300 router, but want to add wireless to my home network. I could just go out and buy a WAP to use with the Ugate router, but in shopping I found that a new wireless router with a 4 port switch costs about the same as a WAP. Not sure if I should get a new router or...
- StevenG
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- Aug 20, 2002
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Networking
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8k7a problems solved... Newegg Rocks!

I posted here a few weeks ago after I bought an Epox 8k7a motherboard and an Athlon 1400 from Newegg, and I couldn't get the system to POST. I troubleshot the situation for a full day, tried several power supplies, removing components, reseating cards, etc. and could not get the system to POST...
- StevenG
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- Jul 1, 2001
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Motherboards
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Help!! 8k7a with 1.4 GHz Athlon won't POST!

Yeah, I removed all of the thermal compound with a cotton swab and nail polish remover, then wiped everything down with a lint-free cloth. By the way, Newegg is being very cool about the situation. They gave me an RMA to return both the motherboard and the CPU for replacement. No hassle at...
- StevenG
- Post #21
- Jun 19, 2001
- Forum: Motherboards
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Help!! 8k7a with 1.4 GHz Athlon won't POST!

No, never got it to POST. So I put in my old motherboard/CPU (ASUS P3B-F \ PIII-800) and everything is working fine. I did buy a new CompUSA 400W power supply for the case because I read that 250W is inadequate for an Athlon system. So I've packaged up my EP-8K7A and the Athlon 1.4 CPU, and...
- StevenG
- Post #13
- Jun 17, 2001
- Forum: Motherboards
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Help!! 8k7a with 1.4 GHz Athlon won't POST!

Yeah, tried that, no effect. I'm going out now to get another power supply, as I've heard the 8k7a can be finnicky about power supplies. If that doesn't help, I'm going to call Newegg and see what they suggest.
- StevenG
- Post #11
- Jun 16, 2001
- Forum: Motherboards
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Help!! 8k7a with 1.4 GHz Athlon won't POST!

(bump) Problem still not solved. Any ideas?
- StevenG
- Post #9
- Jun 16, 2001
- Forum: Motherboards
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Help!! 8k7a with 1.4 GHz Athlon won't POST!

I am at my wits end troubleshooting this problem. Just bought a new EP-8k7a, Athlon T-Bird 1.4/266 (both from Newegg), and a 256MB stick of PC2100 DDR (from Crucial). Assembled the system, and it won't POST. The POST LED on the motherboard kust immediately says 'FF' when powered on. And I...
- StevenG
- Thread
- Jun 15, 2001
- Replies: 24
- Forum: Motherboards
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Visiontek Geforce3 - quality issues

Just picked up a Visiontek Geforce3 for $349 at Best Buy. Unfortunately I ran into a few quality issues: Problem 1 - The card comes with aluminum heatsinks epoxied to the memory chips, and when I opened the box I found that one of the heatsinks had fallen off. So I reattached it by spreading...
- StevenG
- Thread
- May 19, 2001
- Replies: 22
- Forum: Computer Building

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