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15. February 2007 @ 08:39 |
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i dont wanna hog up this link on my sillines...ill just pm a few of ya with some of my questions and other oddities..lol and once agian im giving out wrong info my old board isnt a FIC II its a "AZIIEA".
mort81, LP531 and greensman il send you all a little info in your pm. hope im not being a burden....
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15. February 2007 @ 13:20 |
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cincyrob,
Doing some research found that the board is a FIC AZ11EA and posted a link to see if this is what it looks like. Still doing some searching and what not. Trying to help buddy but you know how limited I am. lol.
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15. February 2007 @ 14:44 |
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yup thats it but it has a amd duron cpu on it. 800mhz. its a good little system havent had any problems out of it other than getting a virus on the 40gb hdd that was in it.
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15. February 2007 @ 16:37 |
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FINALLY!!! My new mobo just arrived and I'll be messing with it for the next hour or so. :)
....gm
edit: OK maybe about 3 hours. LOL. Went over everything 3 times and redid my cpu heatsink/fan with AS5. That stuff is like 100 year old grease. lol. Let's see what happens. *crosses fingers and says little prayer*..........:):)
edit #2: Got everything installed, new monitoring program (pc probe II), drivers for mobo, finished the first backup on a DVD-RW and will watch tomorrow, man it's late or early depending on how you look at it. lol.
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16. February 2007 @ 12:36 |
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guys need suggestions...i cant decide wat to do...Ok i was thinking of building a new computer right?...right...but do u guys think i should biuld a cheap C2D computer now or build a good one near the end of the year...
plan 1 cheap C2D
->Intel C2D E6300
->GA-965P-DS4 mobo
->1GB of Ram
->250GB HDD (Will This rig last me another 2-3 years?)
->7600GT 256MB
->good Chassis
->500w psu
->19" Monitor
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plan 2 good C2D Computer
->Intel C2D E6700/(MAYBE)quad core if not X6800
->GA-965P-DQ6/striker extreme mobo
->2GB of Ram
->250GB HDD (Will This Rig Last Me another 3-5 years?
->8600/8800 GPU
->good Chassis
->800w psu
->20" Monitor
My Current Computer...
->AMD Athlon Xp 2400+
->mobo *unknown
->1GB of Ram
->80GB HDD
->7600gs(having problems with it)
->fair chassis
->350ww psu (too little having problems with GPU)
->15" Monitor
please help by using ur experts view...
SEX
Now Ive got your attention please read my post above
Own: Computer, PS2, PS3, PSP and Asus UX32VD i5 Ultrabook
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16. February 2007 @ 12:50 |
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Split the difference.
"Good--new"
CPU & mobo
2 GB RAM
"cheap"--(dont buy cheap parts, just the good stuff from 6 months ago that came down in price)
7600GT & 500 watt PSU
enclosure and monitor
Those basics will get you through anything you toss at it.
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16. February 2007 @ 13:04 |
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hmm...thnx...but i'm worried about DX10 games...and if i upgrade it to DX10GPU...i'm scared that the cpu might bottlneck the gpu...
SEX
Now Ive got your attention please read my post above
Own: Computer, PS2, PS3, PSP and Asus UX32VD i5 Ultrabook
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16. February 2007 @ 13:19 |
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Then...go for something bigger and better, I was just making the best choices with what you listed GTR35.
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16. February 2007 @ 17:38 |
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Wanted to let everyone in on what I've been doing with my newer build the last month or 2. I have had some pixelation issues from the beginning of the new build.At first I thought they were caused by compression issues but doing a movie under 4.7GB gave the same results. Then I (we) thought they were associated with bad optical drives so I purchased some new ones. Had a Samsung SH-S182D and a BENQ DW-1655 then purchased 2 new Liteys SHW-160P6S and a LH-18A1P. Not the problem, then I bought a new PSU because I (we) thought the power rating was to low and it wasn't a "name" brand. Not the problem, I then sought out other help at DVDHounds (with some coaxing from members here at AD) and they initially started out with software but quickly narrowed it down to a faulty/failing mobo. MachSpeed btw, and I won't have another one. :)
We (they) found the problem because the temps and voltages were all wonky but the components felt fine to the touch. This is when we decided to try another board and low and behold that was it. This is the new board [ASUS A8N5X Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 ATX AMD Motherboard] and after one day it seems like a good one. lol. The old one was a MachSpeed MK8-939A socket 939 ATX and unfortunately didn't work properly out of the box but I didn't know it was faulty so I can't get it replaced now. Good lesson learned for sure. Buy name brand/good quality parts and be sure to search out all the help you can, someone is always smarter than you or may have already been there done that. lol. :)
A couple of links to the pics I took re-assembling my puter. :)
New board and old cpu
cpu w/ AR5 smeared nice and thin
final assembly, ain't she purty...lol
I thought that I would share a simple version of the things that I went thru and how great the people here (AD) and at DVDHounds are. Very helpful all of them. If anyone has any questions or similar problems, hopefully I can help in some way or the real gurus can join in and get 'er done.
....gm
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Just to let you know the people in no certain order that directly helped and guided me thru this were kivory666, Mort81, windtrade, Brobear, Sophocles, and if I missed your name I'm sorry just let me know and I'll add it if you like. :)
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16. February 2007 @ 18:08 |
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greensman,
The mobo is all that was left to replace. That's very odd however. Glad you finally figured it out. Too bad we didn't try that 1st huh. I didn't know the brand of your old mobo. Kinda like ECS, not very dependable. You should be happy with your asus. Good to see you're fixed up. Live and learn.
Rig #1 Asus Rampage Formula Mobo, Intel Core2Quad Q9450 CPU @ 3.55ghz, 2gb Corsair DDR2 1066 Dominator Ram @ 5-5-5-15, TR Ultra 120 Extreme w/ Scythe 9 blade 110 cfm 120mm Fan HSF, HIS Radeon 512mb HD3850 IceQ TurboX GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, CM Stacker 830 Evo Case, Rig #2 Asus P5W DH Deluxe Mobo, Intel C2D E6600 CPU @ 3.6ghz, 2gb Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800 Ram @ 4-4-4-12-2t, Zalman CNPS9500LED HSF, Sapphire Radeon X850XT PE GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, Cooler Master Mystique Case, Viewsonic 20.1" Widescreen Digital LCD Monitor, Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1 THX Desktop Speakers, http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=348351 http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=236435 |
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16. February 2007 @ 20:22 |
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@ greensman
Cool pictures bro... she looks GOOD!
Win. 7/Case- Thermaltake Armor11 bays "full case"-with side fan panel... removed stock fans replaced with SCYTHE 92mm 2ea. and SCYTHE/s-flex sff21f 120mm 2ea./ sunbeam 4 fan controller/Processor-Intel Core2Duo E6850 3.0 w/ Zalman CNPS7700-CU cooler/motherboard-Asus P5N32-E SLI p680I/PSU-Cooler Master RS 850 watt real power pro sli/Sound Card-Creative Sound Blaster X-FI FATAL1ty/Cables-Thermaltake Rounded IDE ATA & ATA2/Memory- 4 Gig Corsair XMS 800 MH/HDD-1ea. WD 300GB 10K VelociRaptor Sata-1ea.WD 320GB 7200rpm Sata/Drives- 2ea. Benq 1655 [Rev.BCDB]2ea.LG GH24NS70[rev.GN00]/52in1 card reader&Writer&USB/ Video cards- 1ea. EVGA Gforce Nvida GTX 550Ti /Monitors- 2ea. ACER AL2017 LCD 20 in. ea/Printer-
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16. February 2007 @ 20:27 |
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thanks buddy how you like it??? lol Did you read all the stuff I've been going thru. Don't wish it on anybody.
B.O.T....How is your deal going? Temps and all ok.
I will post a screne shot tomorrow of the utility PC Probe II and let you look at that. lol.
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16. February 2007 @ 20:40 |
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Temps are OK but not where I want them...it will be where I want it as soon as my side panel w/ 250mm fan is in stock... still have alot of tweeking to speed things up boot-time etc.
I feel your pain... Ive went through things also- great feeling when shes up and running- Glad AD and my friend are here to help...You reminded I lost my image program to post things when I redid my OS...and dont remember the name...what do you use? any ideas on a free program?
Going to try some things so I can down load your ver. of Probe 2, its really cool...
MAN...the grass looks greener on your side of town LOL
Win. 7/Case- Thermaltake Armor11 bays "full case"-with side fan panel... removed stock fans replaced with SCYTHE 92mm 2ea. and SCYTHE/s-flex sff21f 120mm 2ea./ sunbeam 4 fan controller/Processor-Intel Core2Duo E6850 3.0 w/ Zalman CNPS7700-CU cooler/motherboard-Asus P5N32-E SLI p680I/PSU-Cooler Master RS 850 watt real power pro sli/Sound Card-Creative Sound Blaster X-FI FATAL1ty/Cables-Thermaltake Rounded IDE ATA & ATA2/Memory- 4 Gig Corsair XMS 800 MH/HDD-1ea. WD 300GB 10K VelociRaptor Sata-1ea.WD 320GB 7200rpm Sata/Drives- 2ea. Benq 1655 [Rev.BCDB]2ea.LG GH24NS70[rev.GN00]/52in1 card reader&Writer&USB/ Video cards- 1ea. EVGA Gforce Nvida GTX 550Ti /Monitors- 2ea. ACER AL2017 LCD 20 in. ea/Printer-
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17. February 2007 @ 04:41 |
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herrick,
I use imageshack.us but there is photobucket.com which is used a lot here at AD. :)
Here are some possible updates for your mobo.
link to bios ok for some reason you have to go thru the chosing process but the link at least gets you to the bios page at ASUStek computer inc.
Here is the links to pc probe and pc probe II, good luck. :)
pc probe 2.23.06
pc probe II 1.03.05
hth in some way. :) btw i like both utilities but pc probe II came with my mobo so it's what i use. ;-)
......gm
edit: put the wrong link in for your mobo ~;O it's fixed now. I think I remember you have 1303 but here's the link anyway. :) Never know someone else may need it. lol.
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17. February 2007 @ 09:23 |
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@ greensman
Thanks for links Ill check them out... I have the latest Bios, thats the strange thing...when I try and down load from "major Geeks" to get pc probe its states that I have an old one which is not true... I have pc probe its just an older ver. really like one you are using...Ill get it somehow, someway!
Win. 7/Case- Thermaltake Armor11 bays "full case"-with side fan panel... removed stock fans replaced with SCYTHE 92mm 2ea. and SCYTHE/s-flex sff21f 120mm 2ea./ sunbeam 4 fan controller/Processor-Intel Core2Duo E6850 3.0 w/ Zalman CNPS7700-CU cooler/motherboard-Asus P5N32-E SLI p680I/PSU-Cooler Master RS 850 watt real power pro sli/Sound Card-Creative Sound Blaster X-FI FATAL1ty/Cables-Thermaltake Rounded IDE ATA & ATA2/Memory- 4 Gig Corsair XMS 800 MH/HDD-1ea. WD 300GB 10K VelociRaptor Sata-1ea.WD 320GB 7200rpm Sata/Drives- 2ea. Benq 1655 [Rev.BCDB]2ea.LG GH24NS70[rev.GN00]/52in1 card reader&Writer&USB/ Video cards- 1ea. EVGA Gforce Nvida GTX 550Ti /Monitors- 2ea. ACER AL2017 LCD 20 in. ea/Printer-
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17. February 2007 @ 09:51 |
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went to bestbuy today to look for new computers, said I could'nt buy one without vista, oh man I was angry, so decited to check this thread on how to build computers, wow, I envy you guys that can, me it would be easier to stick needles in my eyes.
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17. February 2007 @ 10:03 |
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@fredbun
Anyone can build one...all the parts simply snap together...It really does not take any skill...once you have built one...you will never be intimidated by one again...
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17. February 2007 @ 10:09 |
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@FredBun
Stick around bro... alot of good people here willing to go though it with you and put in alot of their time into it- MUCH info. to be found here- these guys are great! I tried the needle in the eye thing before I started comeing here... gave me a migrain, and I could not watch any Sci-Fi for a week
Have fun... Say no to Bill Gates controling your life,,,build your own puter!
Win. 7/Case- Thermaltake Armor11 bays "full case"-with side fan panel... removed stock fans replaced with SCYTHE 92mm 2ea. and SCYTHE/s-flex sff21f 120mm 2ea./ sunbeam 4 fan controller/Processor-Intel Core2Duo E6850 3.0 w/ Zalman CNPS7700-CU cooler/motherboard-Asus P5N32-E SLI p680I/PSU-Cooler Master RS 850 watt real power pro sli/Sound Card-Creative Sound Blaster X-FI FATAL1ty/Cables-Thermaltake Rounded IDE ATA & ATA2/Memory- 4 Gig Corsair XMS 800 MH/HDD-1ea. WD 300GB 10K VelociRaptor Sata-1ea.WD 320GB 7200rpm Sata/Drives- 2ea. Benq 1655 [Rev.BCDB]2ea.LG GH24NS70[rev.GN00]/52in1 card reader&Writer&USB/ Video cards- 1ea. EVGA Gforce Nvida GTX 550Ti /Monitors- 2ea. ACER AL2017 LCD 20 in. ea/Printer-
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17. February 2007 @ 11:09 |
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Yeah the new vista thing is a bunch of BS and way over done. I had to get vista on my new laptop too. Very little of my software was compatable with vista so I reformated my brand new laptop with XP.
Rig #1 Asus Rampage Formula Mobo, Intel Core2Quad Q9450 CPU @ 3.55ghz, 2gb Corsair DDR2 1066 Dominator Ram @ 5-5-5-15, TR Ultra 120 Extreme w/ Scythe 9 blade 110 cfm 120mm Fan HSF, HIS Radeon 512mb HD3850 IceQ TurboX GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, CM Stacker 830 Evo Case, Rig #2 Asus P5W DH Deluxe Mobo, Intel C2D E6600 CPU @ 3.6ghz, 2gb Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800 Ram @ 4-4-4-12-2t, Zalman CNPS9500LED HSF, Sapphire Radeon X850XT PE GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, Cooler Master Mystique Case, Viewsonic 20.1" Widescreen Digital LCD Monitor, Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1 THX Desktop Speakers, http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=348351 http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=236435 |
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17. February 2007 @ 12:00 |
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Hey Mort81 o' buddy. Chatted with docTY last night. Did he tell you "hi"?
That really stinks that you have to re-format a brand new puter to get it to use all the progies you've come to love. lol. I can't see buying anything new for at least a year or 2. I've heard so many negative things about Vista that I'm thinking about Mac or Linux. LOL. GOT Windows XP? Should be the slogan now. LOL.
@FredBun,
Don't be afraid. If I can do it so can anybody. lol. I had a lot of trouble too. Got it sorted with the help of my friends and up an running like a normal human now. lol. Really one thing to remember, well maybe more but one for sure. BUY reliable proven good quality components and your life will be easier because of it. LOL. Speaking from experience here, take my word for it. I think that everyone that has tried to do this thing on his/her own will admit to making a bad purchase here or there but let these people help you pick your components and you almost can't go wrong. :) Be sure to give some sort of budget along with your requests, it makes things much easier on the person helping. :)
Man i've said enough. lol.
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17. February 2007 @ 12:36 |
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Alright so I'm building a comp. and I need to know if the setup I have chosen is the best I can get for that money.
- Asus M2V-MX motherboard
- AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 2.0GHz Dual Core Processor
- ATI Radeon Sapphire X1600 pro 512MB
- 320GB 7200rpm Hard Drive
- Sony 18XDVD+R/RW
- MicroX MidTower
- 450W Power Supply
- 80mm Case Fan
- Heatsink & Fan
- Logitech keyboard & mouse
- 17" LCD monitor
- 1GB DDR2 SDRAM
$870
Bear in mind I've never built a computer before so I'll take any feedback
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17. February 2007 @ 13:00 |
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I wanted to post a couple of screen shots of PC Probe II to let you guys see what she looks like. lol.
big window version
small window version
@accordlx,
Give me a few minutes and I'll see what I can do. Lp531 or Mort81 may better serve you but I'll give it the old college try. :)
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17. February 2007 @ 13:02 |
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accordlx,
A couple of suggestions. Intel core 2 duo is the best bang for the buck. Even the bottom end C2D's like the E4300 or E6300 will out perform most AMD dual core offerings especially when OC'ed. Less money too.
If you can swing it, go with a nvidia 7600GT instead of the X1600 Pro. Price should be pretty comparable.
Asus P5N-E seems to be a popular mid priced mobo.
Rig #1 Asus Rampage Formula Mobo, Intel Core2Quad Q9450 CPU @ 3.55ghz, 2gb Corsair DDR2 1066 Dominator Ram @ 5-5-5-15, TR Ultra 120 Extreme w/ Scythe 9 blade 110 cfm 120mm Fan HSF, HIS Radeon 512mb HD3850 IceQ TurboX GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, CM Stacker 830 Evo Case, Rig #2 Asus P5W DH Deluxe Mobo, Intel C2D E6600 CPU @ 3.6ghz, 2gb Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800 Ram @ 4-4-4-12-2t, Zalman CNPS9500LED HSF, Sapphire Radeon X850XT PE GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, Cooler Master Mystique Case, Viewsonic 20.1" Widescreen Digital LCD Monitor, Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1 THX Desktop Speakers, http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=348351 http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=236435This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 17. February 2007 @ 13:08
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17. February 2007 @ 13:37 |
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accordlx,
you might be a little more specific with your choices. Listen to Mort81 he knows his stuff. :) If you can give us some links to the parts you have picked or more info on what your thinking will make your build. :)
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17. February 2007 @ 17:40 |
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Alright so what about this:
- Biostar P4M890-M7 PCI-E mobo
- Intel Core 2 Duo E6400
- 1GB PC4200 DDR2 533MHz
- Western Digital 320GB 7200rpm HD
- ATI Radeon Sapphire X1600 Pro 512MB
- Sony 16X DVD+R/RW
- Windows XP Pro X64
- Spire Case
- Spire Heatsink & Fan
- 80mm Case Fan
- MicroX 450W Power Supply
- Logitech Keyboard & Mouse
- 17" LCD & speakers
- $840
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