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I have been trying to figure out why this wouldn't boot when I followed the link in this thread but couldn't figure it out. As I was looking around to find a guide that would help me along with what I was missing, I came across this guide...http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cpus/2008/11/06/overclocki...

I tried setting everything exactly like it was set in the link posted here but for some reason...windows won't start up. It will go clear to the point that the next thing you would see is the "windows starting" screen but it doesn't go there. Just goes black and that's it. I clicked on xmp...

I've looked on here to see if anyone knew a step by step type guide for overclocking an i7 core but I haven't found a "overclocking for dummies" type guide. I have never overclocked anything before, so I need a step by step process. If anyone knows of one, please let me know. I'm looking t...

I was reading on a few sites that the 295 does not run as well as it can with the factory setttings and that you need to overclock it to get the peak performance out of it. I think it was mainly voltages they were talking about in maximumpc. So I was wondering if there is a step by step guide out th...

Ok, got it...I'm going to go with the Deluxe and I'm going with both the onboard sound and onboard LAN. Thanks so much for your help. As for connection speed...I got to thinking, I have a Toshiba Cable modem PCX1100U, that I got way back when cable was just put thru here...should I think about chang...

I think this is my last unknown question lol, or I hope so...in the new system I'm trying to build, I have a question about basic ram. On the i7 core, Asus MB...I'm going to go with the max 12 gig of Ram...here is my question...I can get 1333 XMS3 Dominator Corsair Ram or for the same price I can ge...

I'm just finalizing the system that I'm going to put together and I have a quick question... What's the difference in ASUS P6T and the Deluxe version? I'm read through the specs and I can't figure it out. I'm sure I'm missing it but after a couple times, I still can't find it. The only thing I can f...

Ok, I'm getting closer now...didn't think about the PSU It's a NZXT PSU PP500 model MODEL NO: PP-500W FEATURES: •Power Protection: OVP/OPP/OCP/UVP/ SCP, OTP INPUT: AC Input Range 100 TO 132 Vac OR 200 TO 264 Vac USER SELECTABLE Frequency 60/50 Hz Inrush Current 40A/115Vac, 80A/230Vac OUTPUT: DC Outp...

Bluntly is great...just what I was looking for...ok, so now I understand, but... What brand from newegg should I look for? Any one better than the other? So I click on Nvidia in newegg...Then one of the things is Interface...Um most are PCI EXPRESS 2.0 now right? I mean my motherboard will work with...

I have an older system that I was going to replace (still might, but might as well get this one running tip top before giving it to the wife lol) AMD 64x2 dual core processor 4400 2 gig ram Asus A8N32-SLI Deluxe motherboard Nvidia Geforce 7800gt cards (2 in SLI format) SB Live 24 bit sound Seagate H...

Hi, I have a system that I was going to replace for my main system but one of the suggestions was to try to add Ram to see if that fixed what I was trying to with the computer (which was to play world of warcraft). So I ordered 2 more of the same ram as I had to go up to 4 total gigs of ram. AMD 64x...

Trying to figure out which would be the better cooling for this new system I'm trying to piece together... Case ( Nzxt Tempest Gaming Tower Case w/420W Power Supply Black ) Power Supply ( 1000 Watt -- Ultra X3 Energy Efficient Modular Power Supply Quad SLI Ready ) Processor ( Intel Core i7 Processor...

I'm thinking of getting a new system and have a few questions about it. This is what I'm thinking: Case ( Nzxt Tempest Gaming Tower Case w/420W Power Supply Black ) Power Supply ( 1000 Watt -- Ultra X3 Energy Efficient Modular Power Supply Quad SLI Ready ) Processor ( Intel Core i7 Processor 920 (4x...

Anyone had time to read my "couple questions" things? Or have an idea on the TV vs the Dell monitor thing? Was just checking in lol. Now that I think I have an idea of what I want, I'm getting kindy itchy to get order up lol.
Thanks again for any ideas/comments

Ah one other thing I was wondering that I forgot to ask. I seen that one of the commentors was using a TV for the compter screen...does that work? I have the 30" dell right now...is there a 40" TV out there that has the same resolution/refresh rate/contrast ratio as my dell? The reason I d...

Ok, well I'm leaning towards this: Case ( Nzxt Tempest Gaming Tower Case w/420W Power Supply Black ) Power Supply ( 1000 Watt -- Ultra X3 Energy Efficient Modular Power Supply Quad SLI Ready ) Processor ( Intel Core i7 Processor 920 (4x 2.66GHz/8MB L3 Cache) ) Processor Cooling ( Asetek Liquid CPU C...

I'm looking for a new system to build. I used to be a AMD only type guy because they were the fastest but now, I have no idea. I've been out of the new edge scene for a while but now I'm trying to catch up. First off, my old system... AMD 64x2 dual core processor 4400 2 gig ram Asus A8N32-SLI Deluxe...

As I was taking Major’s advice, I was looking on NewEgg and run into some questions. I looked at this mother board and it has DDR3 but looks like only on 2 slots. GIGABYTE GA-P35C-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard – Retail Which is the better motherboard for the price and features? This l...

Hey everyone, I'm looking to get another computer and I have a budget of about 4k. I want to get the most bang for my buck and don't want to mess up by picking the wrong thing and I don't want to miss anything important. I play WoW mostly, which is my past time and searching the net of course. I wan...

So anyone come up with something for me to try now? The screen fill rate from top down on windows start up (like a printer does almost) and the loss of signal and monitor going blank give you all any ideas? Thanks