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The Official PC building thread -3rd Edition
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Any Flaming Results in a Temp Ban or Worse. Your Choice!!!
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rick5446
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9. November 2008 @ 07:49 |
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theonejrs..WOW can't spend that kind of money. Really would like something I might be able to locate on the net that has a decent Quality
and sound
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rick5446
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9. November 2008 @ 10:28 |
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I've got 4gig of mem, and in FreshDiagnose-it reads Maximum Memory Size per Slot it says (Error: Invalid Size)
is this something I should worry about
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9. November 2008 @ 10:33 |
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I doubt it, sounds like a bug with FreshDiagnose.
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9. November 2008 @ 10:40 |
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sammorris..I thought it might be because XP only recognize 3gig
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9. November 2008 @ 10:44 |
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Nah, as that doesn't change the maximum module size of your motherboard, only how much RAM the OS can see.
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rick5446
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9. November 2008 @ 10:48 |
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If I run a Mem test, that should tell me if everything is alright aye
Also any particular Mem test program I should or might use
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9. November 2008 @ 10:53 |
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Well Memtest86 will test your memory, but is run outside Windows on a bootable CD.
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rick5446
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9. November 2008 @ 10:58 |
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OK Thanks
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9. November 2008 @ 15:14 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
Oh so that's what they're for! Haha, remember spotting the 56" monitors that ran 3840x2160 resolution. That's a fine resolution, that is. Last time I checked they ran about 20 thousand dollars.
You better sit down for this 108" LCD TV then before you click the link!. It's on sale too! LOL!!
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Sharp-LCD-108,news-1748.html
I think 55" is the largest commercially available computer monitor, and they are over $3,000. Sony (Yes Sony) used to have a huge Panasonic "Jumbotron" in Times Square in NY that was billed as the World's largest LCD Display, and it is huge. Sony owned it! It's being replaced by year's end with a Panasonic "Astrovision" one that's 32' x 27'! 891 Square inches, and will be installed in Portrait mode. 4 stories tall!
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.ht...75BC0A960958260
Just imagine what that one cost! LOL!! The old one had much better resolution though! 2592 x 1944! It's being taken down to be replaced by the one above.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Times...quare_Close.jpg
Can you say "Serious" Big Bucks! ROFLMAO!!
Russ
GigaByte 990FXA-UD5 - AMD FX-8320 @4.0GHz @1.312v - Corsair H-60 liquid CPU Cooler - 4x4 GB GSkill RipJaws DDR3/1866 Cas8, 8-9-9-24 - Corsair 400-R Case - OCZ FATAL1TY 550 watt Modular PSU - Intel 330 120GB SATA III SSD - WD Black 500GB SATA III - WD black 1 TB Sata III - WD Black 500GB SATA II - 2 Asus DRW-24B1ST DVD-Burner - Sony 420W 5.1 PL-II Suround Sound - GigaByte GTX550/1GB 970 Mhz Video - Asus VE247H 23.6" HDMI 1080p Monitor
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9. November 2008 @ 16:40 |
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And for all those inches, it's still only 1920x1080, hence why I pointed out the 56", it's the only screen I've seen higher resolution than the 30" PC monitors that are now becoming popular.
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9. November 2008 @ 17:46 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
And for all those inches, it's still only 1920x1080, hence why I pointed out the 56", it's the only screen I've seen higher resolution than the 30" PC monitors that are now becoming popular.
Yeah, but how about the 2592 x 1944 on that Jumbotron? better yet, how about that pricetag on that 108" TV! $185,000 on sale! Now that's Sticker Shock! ROFLMSOAO!!
Russ
GigaByte 990FXA-UD5 - AMD FX-8320 @4.0GHz @1.312v - Corsair H-60 liquid CPU Cooler - 4x4 GB GSkill RipJaws DDR3/1866 Cas8, 8-9-9-24 - Corsair 400-R Case - OCZ FATAL1TY 550 watt Modular PSU - Intel 330 120GB SATA III SSD - WD Black 500GB SATA III - WD black 1 TB Sata III - WD Black 500GB SATA II - 2 Asus DRW-24B1ST DVD-Burner - Sony 420W 5.1 PL-II Suround Sound - GigaByte GTX550/1GB 970 Mhz Video - Asus VE247H 23.6" HDMI 1080p Monitor
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9. November 2008 @ 17:50 |
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Yeah but you Americans with your price matching and rebates, am sure you could strike a deal :) :)
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9. November 2008 @ 17:52 |
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Originally posted by creaky:
Yeah but you Americans with your price matching and rebates, am sure you could strike a deal :) :)
I can see Newegg now! $50 MIR!! LOL!! $184,950! LOL!!
Russ
GigaByte 990FXA-UD5 - AMD FX-8320 @4.0GHz @1.312v - Corsair H-60 liquid CPU Cooler - 4x4 GB GSkill RipJaws DDR3/1866 Cas8, 8-9-9-24 - Corsair 400-R Case - OCZ FATAL1TY 550 watt Modular PSU - Intel 330 120GB SATA III SSD - WD Black 500GB SATA III - WD black 1 TB Sata III - WD Black 500GB SATA II - 2 Asus DRW-24B1ST DVD-Burner - Sony 420W 5.1 PL-II Suround Sound - GigaByte GTX550/1GB 970 Mhz Video - Asus VE247H 23.6" HDMI 1080p Monitor
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9. November 2008 @ 17:56 |
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Heh, don't joke, when I found out my RAM cost me more in pounds than you guys pay in dollars I wasn't happy... :(
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9. November 2008 @ 21:54 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
Heh, don't joke, when I found out my RAM cost me more in pounds than you guys pay in dollars I wasn't happy... :(
Sorry mate that may have been my fault. ;) Of course you can always ask some of your friends from across the pond to help you out. ;) Saving money is saving money I say. :D
....gm
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10. November 2008 @ 08:27 |
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Had an email from Russ about that, not an option really. The main problem is the falling pound, which negates the benefit of sending stuff over, as when I pay you guys in dollars, I still get the same problem. The only difference is you guys don't pay 17.5% VAT on your stuff, that's all you can save me, and after I've bought said item and sent it back, not getting my shipping costs refunded kind of make it a bit of a pointless exercise.
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10. November 2008 @ 08:50 |
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OK guys i have gotten my new Mushkin DDR2 800 2x1gb mem in and running nicely at 4-5-4-11 2t. they have been in all weekend and no problems with the starting up and shutting down that i was haven. i just put my OC back on the CPU. 3.6ghz is way to easy for this CPU tbh i haven't changed anything other then the mem settings. all is in auto Vcore hasn't moved from stock. my temps are the same as well.36-39c at idle. about 50-52c under load.
i have just used Intel-burn test and temps went to 63c i think.
here is CPU-Z
now to figure out that card controller error on my ODD. the message center from MS says i have a bad connection with the cables. now i can see that if it was 1 drive but on all of them?well 3 that are sata. i don't think it is the actual card control on the mobo cause i have my OS hdd not getting the error and the Esata cable from the case not getting the error as well.
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10. November 2008 @ 08:56 |
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Gigabyte boards have two S-ATA controller chips, sometimes three. Are they all connected to the same one? (Usually the block of six are the same, and the extra 2 or extra four are on different chips). For my X38-DS4, the block of four are on one, and the other two on another.
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10. November 2008 @ 09:16 |
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10. November 2008 @ 09:48 |
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Of course, ICH10 can take 6 S-ATA ports at once. Hmm, then I'm lost...
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rick5446
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10. November 2008 @ 16:26 |
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POINT OF INTEREST
Blue Badge Patch for Windows 7
Rafael from WithinWindows has just released a patch to patch the Windows 7 build(6801) released at the recent PDC 2008 in Los Angeles. This build is the build that Microsoft handed out at the event, some how Rafael has found a way, or made a way to unlock some new features from the build shown at the conference. It?s only available for 32 bit systems(x86) the version for the 64 bit system will be released tomorrow. The files it patches are not automatically backed up so it?s highly recommend that you back up these files before they are patched! I know one feature that you all wanted is the new taskbar, yes it?s unlocked in this! That files the are patched and need to be backed up are below:
* \Windows\Explorer.exe
* \Windows\System32\wisptis.exe
* \Windows\System32\ieframe.dll
* \Windows\System32\shell32.dll
* \Windows\System32\stobject.dll
* \Windows\System32\TabletPC.cpl
* \Windows\System32\themecpl.dll
* \Windows\System32\themeui.dll
* \Windows\System32\powercfg.cpl
h**p://www.rlslog.net/category/applications/
Download: UploadJockey(32 bit only!)
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10. November 2008 @ 16:29 |
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It unlocks a version of the new taskbar, but those features were locked for a reason. They aren't finished properly and have some bugs.
Still pretty cool. I'll run that patch today.
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10. November 2008 @ 17:03 |
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Originally posted by cincyrob:
i only have the one Sam. it has all 6 sata plugins together
heres a pic. of it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage....0Retail
I have read of numerous problems in this area, with only the ODDs affected! You aren't alone and they are with all different brands of motherboards. I don't know whether it's the drives themselves or what! Did you try googling the problem? It's the main reason I stick with the IDE ODD drives! They don't seem to have problems! I have 6 Intel Sata ports and two Gigabytes, so I have 8 total. I can Hot Swap with the Gigabytes! I've heard that some people consider the Gigabytes (Realtec)Junk, but you won't her that from me! I use those to test other peoples hard drives or for an external. Just plug them in and they install themselves, and when you are done, Just click on that little green arrow thing to remove it. Beats shutting the computer down every time!
Russ
GigaByte 990FXA-UD5 - AMD FX-8320 @4.0GHz @1.312v - Corsair H-60 liquid CPU Cooler - 4x4 GB GSkill RipJaws DDR3/1866 Cas8, 8-9-9-24 - Corsair 400-R Case - OCZ FATAL1TY 550 watt Modular PSU - Intel 330 120GB SATA III SSD - WD Black 500GB SATA III - WD black 1 TB Sata III - WD Black 500GB SATA II - 2 Asus DRW-24B1ST DVD-Burner - Sony 420W 5.1 PL-II Suround Sound - GigaByte GTX550/1GB 970 Mhz Video - Asus VE247H 23.6" HDMI 1080p Monitor
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10. November 2008 @ 18:48 |
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Been using an LG 20x S-ATA DVD burner on my Gigabyte for months with zero issues... Maybe it's ICH10 related?
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bazza754
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10. November 2008 @ 19:18 |
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Could any one help?
Im looking at building my first p.c, I am not going to be aiming for a top end gaming rig, but a system that will let me play games. I am looking along the lines of a Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 CPU and a 9600GT GPU. Now im foxed on the rest of it, I dont know what motherboard,ram,psu e.t.c to get. I want a system with a bit of upgrading potential with regards to the GPU but SLI is not essential. Lets say I have aprox £500 to spend on the system, any advice on components would be helpfull
Thanx
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