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    Bundled USB Driver

    on the computers i have built, i have never had to use the drivers on the mobo disc for the usb. usually windows configures them automatically. try going into device manager and removing the usb drivers and reboot. windows should detect it and try to install new ones.
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    which board for overclocking?

    I'm going to be getting an E8400 cpu. I want to try some basic overclocking. which board has the best overclocking apps and is most stable? Here are some of the ones in my price range. there is the evga, msi, and asus...
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    bad memory causing crash??

    I just pick up two more gigs of ddr2 ocz platnum pc6400. I also bought call of duty 4. the game was crashing about 5-10 minutes in. i fought with video drivers for hours. then i finally pulled out a memory module. ran the game and and it didn't crash at all. tested crysis too ran fine. could it...
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    Help Computer crashing in games possibly related to video card!!

    i have done no overclocking to it. i will try downloading the drivers.
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    Help Computer crashing in games possibly related to video card!!

    Ok i just got call of duty 4 and crysis. I have a crappy video card pny 8500gt 512mb. mobo is a evga 650i running a core2 duo 2.33. 4gigs or ram running xp pro SP1. games play fine on low settings. about ten minutes into the games i get the blue death screen, memory dump ect. says "windows had...
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    memory only running at 400mhz?

    Ok i have 4gigs of ocz pc6400 800mhz memory, CPU-Z says I'm only running at 400mhz. How do I clock the memory? my Mobo is a evga 650i ultra, running xp.
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    time to upgrade, what are your thoughts on this??

    I currently have a evga 630i mobo and a core 2 duo 2.33ghz. I want to upgrade, Is it worth going to a quad core? or should I just go with an E8600 3.33ghz and new mobo? I was thingking of an EVGA 750i. As for video cards I was gonna pick up an 8800 ultra sometime down the road. Is quad core...
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    A quick thank you and a few questions....

    It's been awhile since I last posted, I was in the middle of a build and ran short of cash. but I got everything I needed for christmas. I wanted to thank everyone for their help. After putting it all together it fired right up and I installed ubuntu and windows 2k. No problems at all. I...
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    question about ubuntu fiesty fawn..

    I am currently running it on an older system along with win2000. It's a p4 2ghz with 512mb ram and an ATI card. I really like it, however it seems to lag alot for some reason and has graphics problems. I am building a new system(650i, e6550, 8500gt, 2gigs ram) and I plan on installing ubuntu on...
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    Should I upgrade my card to play these games?

    What would be the ATI equivalent of the 8800gt?
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    Should I upgrade my card to play these games?

    I will be running an e6550 and evga 650i with 2gigs of ram.
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    performance difference between dual and quad

    That would be cool to have that multitasking ability, my computer runs like crap when I am burning a cd.
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    Should I upgrade my card to play these games?

    I have a 8500gt 512mb that I got for my new system, I don't plan on playing alot of games but I do want to try crysis when it comes out and play bioshock when I finish building my system. I will have a 22" monitor by then. I know the card isn't very great, but will it work? if not can somone...
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    performance difference between dual and quad

    Is there a huge difference in performance from a intel dual core to a quad core? and do any apps other than some games utilize all four?
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    Arctic Freezer 7 Pro review

    Cool I just got mine a couple days ago, put it on an e6550. it was a very easy install.
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    Arctic freezer?

    I just installed the AC freezer 7 pro on my new build last night. Quality looks great, fan is quiet, seems like a good design. Very easy install, could be done without removing MOBO if needed. Not very big but barely clears the northbridge heatsink of my evga 650i. Overall it looks great and...
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    Picked up a centurion 5 today...

    It was on sale at comp usa, and got it for $41 with tax. Great deal. What are your experiences with this case and any issues if any? the fans that came with it don't look that great and I plan on adding a few more possibly adding a 120mm fan at the top. I plan to start building my new computer...
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    southbridge heatsink??

    Actually I found this EVGA one http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3041062&CatId=498 It is made for the 680i but should work with the 650i as it is the same board with less gizmos correct?
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    southbridge heatsink??

    thanks alot!
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    southbridge heatsink??

    I have a EVGA 650i ultra and I notied that there are holes to mount a heatsink over the Southbrige, I saw a review on the mobo not to long ago where the guy threw an old heatsink on there and it fit perfectly. I can't seem to find the page now. is there anywhere to buy some heatsinks?
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