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Drop in CPU

Hope you don't mind me pulling this one back, but the final result was the PSU I newish ZalmanZM300a was causing the problems. Who would have thought it. I have now purchased a ZALMAN ZM400B and all seems well. Thanks for the input, but thought you may like to know. After all when you get...
- athlonoc1
- Post #15
- May 13, 2004
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Drop in CPU

Hi again I did try that before as I have 2 160 gig hard drives (IDE) and 1 SATA 160 gig. 1 DVDRW and 1 DVD ROM I took out both roms and left just the one HDD. But it still happened. This doesn't mean though that the Zalman is under performing, or has a fault. I think I shall order the antec...
- athlonoc1
- Post #12
- May 11, 2004
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Drop in CPU

Just cheked out purchaser for compound and they are still out of stock on AS ceramique. Anyone confirm some other paste that they HIGHLY recommend. Thanks Lee
- athlonoc1
- Post #10
- May 11, 2004
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Drop in CPU

I have got thermal paste on at the moment, but not arctic silver. I wouldn't dream of using PC without it. So suggest I try an Antec PSU. I hear the Trueblue got a fantastic rating in toms hardware. I'll give it a go. Lee
- athlonoc1
- Post #9
- May 11, 2004
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Drop in CPU

Thanks for all the suggestions. PSU - Zalman ZM300a - What do you think about this. It wasn't cheap, and got an excellent review CPU heatsink - Copper Delta heatpipe - again what about this for the CPU I tried both sticks of memory in different slots. One at a time etc. No change though. I...
- athlonoc1
- Post #6
- May 10, 2004
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Drop in CPU

I have had numerous BSOD and have managed to find out how to stop it. But not happy with my result, so I was after some guidance where to go from here. XP pro O/S 3200XP Abit Mobo 1gig Twinmoss No PCI Ti4200 AGP When I drop the CPU and FSB to default with a CMOS clear it runs at 1090Mhz At...
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- May 10, 2004
- Replies: 15
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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XP reboot event ID 1001

Looked at the event viewer and noticed the following was in there Event Type: Information Event Source: Save Dump Event Category: None Event ID: 1001 Date: 22/04/2004 Time: 17:59:06 User: N/A Computer: LEE Description: The computer has rebooted from a bugcheck. The bugcheck was: 0x000000a7...
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- Apr 22, 2004
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Operating Systems
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KV7 - memory issue

I have KV7 motherboard, and installed two sets of 512Kb (DDR400) Memory. The boot up screen only detects 512Mb I've tried taking out one stick to see if either of them is faulty. Have tried all combinations of banks. Is there anything in the bios that allows this to get sorted. Lee
- athlonoc1
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- Apr 17, 2004
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Motherboards
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XP3000 FSB 400

I have tried to install 3000XP CPU on Abit KD7-Raid. The latest BIOS only supports XP3000 (333FSB). Is there a way of getting an XP3000 (400 FSB) to work on this board. I bought in error, and can't replace it. The BIOS on this board can set FSB from 100 to 250 in increments of 1, and has the...
- athlonoc1
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- Apr 9, 2004
- Replies: 1
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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GF4 ti4200 - Dell 1800FP

I have just tried another GF4 card with DVI and it didn't work. Also used in another machine. Therefore the monitor is faulty. I have seen another forum confirming the problems experienced with this model. Looks like I found the problem. Thanks anyway for your help. Lee
- athlonoc1
- Post #4
- Oct 31, 2003
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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GF4 ti4200 - Dell 1800FP

I have been trying to resolve an issue with DVI I cannot get the Digital output to work with the above combination. It's not a windows driver issue, as it doesn't work from boot-up I can't find any bios upgrade for my Chaintech GT20 GF4 ti4200 Anyone else had this problem with this. Thanks Lee
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- Oct 29, 2003
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Runtime C++

My second PC is will not access the internet through my router all of a sudden and I get a window pop up, saying MICROSOFT VISUAL C++ RUNTIME ERROR Abnormal operation. What does this mean, and why could I have got it. I have tried reinstalling IE6, and I have reinstalled TCP/IP This...
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- Aug 14, 2003
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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Windows 2k shutdown

I have had a very stable amchine for many months. But recently I have had odd total shutdowns. No warnings no restarts. It only occurs when I use compression tools i.e. Winrar or Winace. And now I have lost two DVD-r's to this shutdown. Once with nero and once with Record Now Max. I can't see...
- athlonoc1
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- Aug 12, 2003
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Winrar/winace

Thanks, I will give ultimate zip a try. The machine just shuts down. My machine is put through much more on a daily basis than using winrar. Not sure if something has been loaded which conflicts with these programs. I have tried using winrar/winace with nothing else running but the problem...
- athlonoc1
- Post #3
- Aug 9, 2003
- Forum: Windows
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Winrar/winace

I am having problems with these programs. Not sure why but when used they both cause my machine to shut down. I have tried various versions. I installed them on my kids machine and they worked fine. It has worked in the past but now seem to cause this problem Any help please Thanks Lee
- athlonoc1
- Thread
- Aug 8, 2003
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows
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DVD A04

I'm using Imation CDR 80 min - speed rating 48speed. What particular one do you recommend. Thanks Lee
- athlonoc1
- Post #3
- Nov 24, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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DVD A04

Anyone know of a solution or a modded firmware to get the DVD drive to write at sinlge CD-R speed. Since getting my DVD I have just burn a compilation onto CD-R. Works well at home, but stick it in my car CD Player and it jumps like hell. It never happened before because I burnt all Audio CD's...
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- Nov 24, 2002
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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KD7 and 2200XP

Changed boards and see that my temps are higher than my old 1700XP CPU - 53 max seen Mobo - 51 max seen Are they high for a new chip and board- currently not overclocked Thanks Lee Enermax 350w Coolermaster HHC-L61 copper heat pipe chip cooler
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- Nov 24, 2002
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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KD7-Raid

Only just got this board, and very pleased with it I am. But new problem encountered is as follows. Any time from an hour to 10 hours, the machine will crash, and come up with a white screen, which on occasions has a few faint green lines going down the screen. The machine is then unusable...
- athlonoc1
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- Nov 23, 2002
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Motherboards
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KR7A

What about the KT400 chipsets, any point in going for one of them. Nothing supports this yet does it. Lee
- athlonoc1
- Post #8
- Nov 14, 2002
- Forum: Motherboards
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KR7A

Thanks for the responses, but I suppose what really concerns me is the rebuild of windows. Has anyone changed boards and managed to run their current operating system without the BSOD on bootup. In the past I have started from scratch with the operating system, and we all know what a bind that...
- athlonoc1
- Post #5
- Nov 14, 2002
- Forum: Motherboards
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KR7A

Can anyone let me know what Abit board I can get to use my XP2200 chip with, that after the change wont mean I have to do a new build of win2K, as in the past whenever I change boards win2K never boots up and I have to start again. Is it the chipset, that messes things up. If it is the chipset...
- athlonoc1
- Thread
- Nov 13, 2002
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Motherboards
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KR7a

Anyone know if this board can take the new thoroughbred. I hear the voltages are crucial to operate correctly. I looked at the abit site, and the bios updates don't mention anything. Thanks Lee
- athlonoc1
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- Jul 29, 2002
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Motherboards
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ADSL Router

have set up the DSL router to log onto BT (British Telecom) and all seems OK but when it connects it only last for about 20 seconds, then dis-connects. Settings: VPI 0 VCI 38 Encapsulating type VC MUX Protocol PPPoA Modulation G.DMT This has been checked with...
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- Thread
- Jul 8, 2002
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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Hard Drive Showing Incorrect Space after reformat

I'm gonna go for the obvious here............ Did you type 'fdisk' from the 'C' Prompt? (Obviously with the correct boot disk in)
- athlonoc1
- Post #4
- Jul 6, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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Just installed a new hard drive...**NEW PROBLEM**

When you set up windows on the 120Gb drive, I'm assuming that you had the other drive physically connected! The OS would have put a hand full of files on what it concidered the "C" drive, which it seems 'pissed on your bonfire !' Building W2K on a PC is best initiated with a single physical...
- athlonoc1
- Post #6
- Jul 6, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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Monitor shutoff problem with Toshiba Tecra 8100

Is Overheating a possible problem around the edge of any part of the screen. There are a few bits and pieces apart from the actual screen around the edge of the plastic.
- athlonoc1
- Post #2
- Jul 6, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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Vigor 2600 Router

I have set up the DSL router to log onto BT (British Telecom) and all seems OK but when it connects it only last for about 20 seconds, then dis-connects. Settings: VPI 0 VCI 38 Encapsulating type VC MUX Protocol PPPoA Modulation G.DMT This has been checked with...
- athlonoc1
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- Jul 6, 2002
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Networking
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incredibly slow lan transfers

Well well well, I have changed the nic again on the XP machine, and hey presto. I'm there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Installed the Linksys line100TX, and now getting 50 - 60mb transfers. Thanks and thanks again for all your help. Who would have thought that a d-link and a netgear...
- athlonoc1
- Post #26
- May 18, 2002
- Forum: Networking
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incredibly slow lan transfers

Thanks Scottmac, Here are my specs: Machine 1 Athlon 1800XP 512 DDR2100 micron Ram ABIT KR7A - KT266A chipset 30 Gig IBM 7200rpm 60 Gig IBM 7200rpm D-Link 530TX nic Windows 2K sr2 Alcatel USB ADSL Disks Defragged every week. Last done Friday Machine 2 Duron 900 128 PC133 major Ram Chaintech...
- athlonoc1
- Post #23
- May 18, 2002
- Forum: Networking
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incredibly slow lan transfers

It seems my thread lost it's interest. Sorry to bring it back up, but if there are other solutions or suggestions from my ipconfig posting, then I would be glad to hear from you. This is still driving me mad. Lee
- athlonoc1
- Post #20
- May 17, 2002
- Forum: Networking
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incredibly slow lan transfers

Here is IPCONFIG both machines Windows 2000 - D-Link 530TX(nic) Connection specific DNS Suffix: Autoconfiguration IP Address : 169.254.171.70 Subnet Mask : 255.255.0.0 Default Gateway : Windows XP - Netgear 311(nic) Connection specific DNS Suffix...
- athlonoc1
- Post #19
- May 16, 2002
- Forum: Networking
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incredibly slow lan transfers

Bought new NIC - netgear FA311, as one of my D-links, was second hand. This new NIC hasn't changed a thing. In fact it seems to have got worse. Summary. 1) tried new cat5 cable 2) tried both hub and switch 3) used new NIC Hmmmmm..... Could it be the use of Win2k with WinXP I remember...
- athlonoc1
- Post #17
- May 15, 2002
- Forum: Networking
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incredibly slow lan transfers

I hear what your saying and I will give it a go. I will purchase another network card and see what happens. One of the NIC's is brand new, whereas the other was given to me. I think this one needds replacing. Still one thing to mention. I tried to transfer a 25MB file which instantly started...
- athlonoc1
- Post #15
- May 14, 2002
- Forum: Networking
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incredibly slow lan transfers

Thanks for your continued support. I will look into your point raised, and get back to the forum. Scottman - you wont have to find me, I'll come to you, and give you the pistol. Hehe Lee
- athlonoc1
- Post #13
- May 14, 2002
- Forum: Networking
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incredibly slow lan transfers

Sorry guys, it's not happening. Problem still there. I have also tried putting the othr machine next to my main one, and used a brand new patch cable. The cable isn't the problem. What other causes are there. O/S - one is win2k the other is win XP Both card are D-Link 530TX, not bad cards...
- athlonoc1
- Post #10
- May 13, 2002
- Forum: Networking
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incredibly slow lan transfers

It would seem that my brain isn't in gear, and I thank you guys for your help. I will be bying a couple of new RJ45 clips to sort this out. I have got the wires in the wrong order, although they mirror one another at both PC's I will still post my result when I've rearranged them. I'm sure...
- athlonoc1
- Post #9
- May 12, 2002
- Forum: Networking
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incredibly slow lan transfers

thanks for you replies. Sorry I didn't respond earlier, but been off doing some things. I am using a 5port NETVIN switch, I used to use an 8 port excel mini hub, and thought this was causing my slow speeds, so I changed. The cable was given to me from a bloke who installed my ADSL, and said...
- athlonoc1
- Post #5
- May 12, 2002
- Forum: Networking
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incredibly slow lan transfers

Everything you mentioned is done or set apart from 'hard setting' Sorry - what is meant by this? Thanks Lee
- athlonoc1
- Post #3
- May 11, 2002
- Forum: Networking
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incredibly slow lan transfers

machine 1 - windows 2000, dlink 530tx pci 10/100 nic machine 2 - windows xp, dlink 530tx pci 10/100 nic using 5 port 10/100 switch lan properties, using tcp/ip It takes ages to transfer files. Last attempt was to transfer a 600mb file, which was indicating 121 minutes to go. Blue bar didn't...
- athlonoc1
- Thread
- May 11, 2002
- Replies: 26
- Forum: Networking

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