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A Simple Way To Screw Up A Perfectly Good Overclocked System...

Tried to boot into Safe Mode and it again froze and restarted. Went back into BIOS to reset everything to stock and now it won't POST. So, tonight, I will reset the CMOS and BIOS and just run at stock until I get Vista. I will reinstall Windows at that time and hope the overclocking works...
- ankitpayal
- Post #4
- Dec 15, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
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A Simple Way To Screw Up A Perfectly Good Overclocked System...

A month ago, I built a new system (Asus P5B Deluxe, C2D e6600, 2 GB Crucial DDR2-5300 10th Anniversary memsticks). I assembled it and turned it on, and everything worked great. Three weeks of reading things on overclocking give me enough courage to go ahead and overclock my system. I get great...
- ankitpayal
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- Dec 14, 2006
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Motherboards
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Tuniq Tower problem

I had the same problem last night. Three of the screws tightened fine. The fourth one blew its top. My fix was to just not use the spring. Of course this is not the best solution and the heat sink slides if I do so manually. My question, will this ad hoc solution work if I put the tower in its...
- ankitpayal
- Post #6
- Nov 23, 2006
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Opinions wanted for a ~$2000 build

I compared the MSI to the Asus and I was turned off by its reviews. It has a very good board layout, offers good features, and love the rounded PATA/FDD cables, but it was not enough for me to switch. Which Video Card do you suggest? I am going to be switching to a DX 10 card after 12 months...
- ankitpayal
- Post #6
- Nov 12, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Opinions wanted for a ~$2000 build

pkme2, thanks for your PMs which had a lot of good info and was a great starting point. Of course, the AT threads were a lot of help among other forums.
- ankitpayal
- Post #4
- Nov 12, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Opinions wanted for a ~$2000 build

Here's the build: Case: Antec P180 ($120 @ Frys - ordered) PSU: Corsair HX520w ($130 @ Newegg) CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo e6600 ($313 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Asus P5B Deluxe ($183 @ Newegg) Thermal Paste: Arctic Cooling MX-1 ($7 @ eBay - ordered) CPU Heatsink: Tuniq Tower 120 ($45 @ Cooler...
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- Nov 12, 2006
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building
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Which Asus MoBo Will Work With This Setup?

I am leaning towards the P5B Deluxe as there are too many people having too many problems with the P5W-DH Deluxe. No need to go for the more expensive P5W64 WS.
- ankitpayal
- Post #2
- Nov 11, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
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Which Asus MoBo Will Work With This Setup?

Which of Asus MoBos (P5B Deluxe, P5W-DH Deluxe, or the P5W64 WS) will work with the following setup: C2D 6600 (will be overclocking to 3.2 or 3.6) Crucial 2GB DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) 3-3-3-12 I will have only 1 video card (Radeon X1950PRO) and no plans to go multi-GPU via CrossFire or SLI. I...
- ankitpayal
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- Nov 10, 2006
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Motherboards
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Case Suggestions Wanted

Thanks for the response but things just changed as something incredible happened and I can now go for a more expensive case... The Stacker is looking good right now.
- ankitpayal
- Post #7
- Nov 9, 2006
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Case Suggestions Wanted

SViking - not enough cooling. Mystique 631/632 - They are good but expensive. Chakras - don't like the design and the noise it will make is a concern. Rosewill R6A Series / Lian Li PC-7B - don't like the look at all. P160W B-stock - really good except it only has two fans and so, does not...
- ankitpayal
- Post #5
- Nov 8, 2006
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Building a new computer!!

For the CD/DVD-R/W, I would recommend the Samsung one: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827151136 It is also similar in price but a little faster and has had very good reviews at cdrfreaks.com. I am personally buying it in the system I am building. I have the same RAM as...
- ankitpayal
- Post #9
- Nov 8, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Case Suggestions Wanted

Been reading through a lot of the posts here and reviews elsewhere. I had been sold on the Antec P180 until I found out that the maximum height could not be more than 19.7". I am looking for a case under $120 that has these features, in order of priority: 1a. Cooling - The ambient room temp...
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- Nov 7, 2006
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Help me build my new rig today

bump, lurking for opinions...
- ankitpayal
- Post #2
- Nov 6, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Video Card Advice Requested

I am building a new computer so ignore the ATI 8500 (it was to point out that I have been disappointed by ATI). Regardless, it looks like I will be going with the Sapphire X1950PRO. Thanks everybody!
- ankitpayal
- Post #7
- Nov 5, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Video Card Advice Requested

Why X1900 over the X1950PRO? I found both at $199 at Newegg: Sapphire X1900: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814102022 Sapphire X1950: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814102061 Also, why not the two 7600s or the single 7900?
- ankitpayal
- Post #3
- Nov 5, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Video Card Advice Requested

I am looking to spend about $200 on video card(s). In about 18 months, I may move over to a DX 10 card. So, for the interim, is it money better spent on one 7900 / x1900 or two 7600s? I will mostly play games similar to Civ 4, Flight Sim X, Tiger Woods 2007, etc. I might try Oblivion but...
- ankitpayal
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- Nov 4, 2006
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upgrade or Build/Buy New System?

I am not looking for the system to perform at "high" settings for games in to 2010 as Medium Low/Low would be acceptable by that time. But I understand what you mean. I will definitely go with building a new rig but would like your thoughts on the components. Baked, I do like the E6600 and 2...
- ankitpayal
- Post #5
- Oct 31, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upgrade or Build/Buy New System?

The specs on my current system: Athlon XP 1800+, 1 GB DDR PC2100 RAM, Soyo Dragon Plus mobo, Radeon 8500 LE vid card, PlexWriter 16/10/40 CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive, on-board 6-channel sound. Monitor is an archaic Dell M780 (17" CRT). The current system is great for office-type work, listening to...
- ankitpayal
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- Oct 31, 2006
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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MBR Error 1 on Slave Drive

I have a WinXP computer with 2 hard drives and only one partition on each drive. The primary drive which has WinXP boots up fine if it is the only hard drive connected. As soon as I connect the second drive, I get: MBR Error 1. Searching on the Net has give me solutions for only the primary...
- ankitpayal
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- Oct 6, 2006
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need help with File & Printer sharing on home network.

The strange thing is that when I set the computer names to be the same on both comps, it won't let me, stating that another computer on the network already has that name. This means that both computers are seeing each other on the network. Also, for the IP, I used Windows Remote Desktop...
- ankitpayal
- Post #12
- Jun 29, 2004
- Forum: Networking
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Need help with File & Printer sharing on home network.

I checked, they are shared. I went back to simple file sharing but still dice.
- ankitpayal
- Post #3
- Jun 26, 2004
- Forum: Networking
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Need help with File & Printer sharing on home network.

I got a D-Link AirPlus G Wireless card and Router yesterday. Using its manual, I managed to get them to access the Net properly and they are both working fine. However, I am having no luck in getting my computers to share files and printer between them. Heck, they don't even see each other! They...
- ankitpayal
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- Jun 26, 2004
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Networking
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OPINIONS: 8500 vs Ti200

I am building my new computer with the Radeon 8500. I have put that card in my current system using Win XP Pro. Use the Omega drivers for the Radeon, amazing graphics and no problems... Omega Drivers for the 8500
- ankitpayal
- Post #32
- Dec 15, 2001
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Gigabyte GA-7DXR and Athlon 1800+ Major Newbie Question

Try going into the BIOS setup by pressing the Delete key after you switch on the computer. You should be able to do it from there.
- ankitpayal
- Post #4
- Dec 6, 2001
- Forum: Motherboards
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Do I need a front intake fan for my system?

Thanks everyone, I have decided to get 2 Antec 80mm fans for Minitower from Provantage.com. They are 3.97 each but shipping was 8.30.
- ankitpayal
- Post #7
- Nov 30, 2001
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Do I need a front intake fan for my system?

I haven't built the computer yet. I am just wondering if I need to spend the money right now...
- ankitpayal
- Post #3
- Nov 29, 2001
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Do I need a front intake fan for my system?

I have an Antec SX635 case with a rear 80mm fan and the Mechatronics 80x80x25mm, 53CFM fan on the Alpha 8045 HS. My CPU is an Athlon XP 1800+. Do I need to buy a front intake fan or will I be ok with out one? I am not going to be overclocking at least for the next few months.
- ankitpayal
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- Nov 29, 2001
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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A question on a HS and HSF

Will the 8045 fit on the Dragon +. It didn't fit on the original Dragon.
- ankitpayal
- Post #4
- Nov 28, 2001
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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A question on a HS and HSF

I am buying a ThermalRight SK6 heat sink. Is the Sunon 60mm fan (High Speed) a good choice? I will be running an AMD Athlon XP 1800+ on a Soyo Dragon Plus MoBo. The Fan is 5th from the top I am looking for something quiet and powerful. The Sunon is 5100 RPM, 23 CFM, and 31 dba. Any other...
- ankitpayal
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- Nov 28, 2001
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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A newbie question on cooling the CPU

Do I need a CPU fan as well or is that what a Heat Sink is?
- ankitpayal
- Post #3
- Nov 27, 2001
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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A newbie question on cooling the CPU

I am buying a Athlon XP 1800+ OEM on a Soyo Dragon+ MoBo. I know I will need some ArcticSilver II. The Alpha 8045 doesn't fit on the MoBo so I am leaning towards a ThermalRight SK6 Heat Sink. Question is, what else do I need? I am a newbie and I am building my first comp...
- ankitpayal
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- Nov 27, 2001
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Need advice on building a comp.

Thanks for the responses. I have settled on the following: CPU: AMD Athlon 1800+ Retail ($210 PCBoost.com) Motherboard: Soyo SY-K7V Dragon+ ($146 Newegg.com) Memory: 512MB DDR PC2100 SDRAM from Crucial.com (ordered it for $92.43 incl. taxes). Video Card: ATI Radeon 8500 ($234 @ Buy.com) I am...
- ankitpayal
- Post #6
- Nov 27, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need advice on building a comp.

bump...
- ankitpayal
- Post #3
- Nov 26, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need advice on building a comp.

After reading more, I realize that I should get a Power Supply with at least 320 Watts. Will that be enough or should I go for a 400 Watt one?
- ankitpayal
- Post #2
- Nov 26, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need advice on building a comp.

I am building a new computer that will use some things from my Dell Dimension T550 (Monitor, DVD drive, HD, Floppy, Zip, Network Card). However, the more important things will be new. These are the things that I have settled on: ATI Radeon 8500 for my Video Board Sound Blaster Audigy X-Gamer...
- ankitpayal
- Thread
- Nov 26, 2001
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building

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