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    Overheated CPU, Now Won't Boot (HELP)!!

    I'm running a ASUS P6T LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX mobo, i7 920 a stock settings CPU, Geforce GTX 260 VC, Corsair 750 PS, 8gb OCZ gold. I didn't reset the bios, I'm kind of wary to (I feel VERY inexperienced with the bios). The CPU voltage runs between 1.06v and 126v. I'm using CPUID Hardware...
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    Overheated CPU, Now Won't Boot (HELP)!!

    Well here's what I just did: Did a forced shut down, as it was stuck in some weird boot loop/loading phase. I unplugged all of my external hd's, and left only the keyboard, mouse, and monitor. I turned off the power supply, and unplugged the mobo for a few seconds, then plugged it back in...
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    Overheated CPU, Now Won't Boot (HELP)!!

    I know this seems frantic, but I'm at a loss. I was moving around big chunks of files last night, and my PC/build (not listed in my sig) just shut down. I tried to boot it up again, and a 'CPU Overheated' error came up, but the only option was to continue. It got through the initial...
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    Network Connection but No Internet (HALP)!

    So around a year or two a go I got some malware on my desktop (not listed below) and cleared it all out using malwarebytes, spybot S&D, and adaware. Unfortunately something happened deep in the system, and I could no longer get internet usage. I could connect (wired) and see the connection...
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    Limited or No Connectivity?

    I've had a very strange 24 hours. My Norton had expired and I hadn't had the chance to update/install to the newest version, and I accidentally clicked on a malicious link. It loaded a few malwares/trojans onto my computer, particularly the 'ICPP Copyright Violation Alert' ransomware and...
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    **First time building my own...need help!**

    ok so I finally bought everything...only changes I made were adding Thermal Compound (likely unnecessary) and an anti-static wrist strap. That and I switched out the GPU (radeon 4850 1gb) for the Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 Black Edition. Part of me is really excited. Most of me is scared as...
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    OEM vs. Retail?

    I feel honored that this realization was spawned by my thread :D
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    **First time building my own...need help!**

    well it's for a year (if something screws up), and it's only $35.
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    OEM vs. Retail?

    yeah the CPU is retail, so I should be good.
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    **First time building my own...need help!**

    cool, thanks man! I'll have to give them a call (there's one in my area). Only downside is that there isn't any kind of extra warranty that I know of through Micro Center, and I can buy one through NewEgg.
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    OEM vs. Retail?

    ok awesome. everyone check out my other thread: http://www.computerforum.com/143715-first-time-building-my-own-need-help-2.html and let me know what you think of my final list (last post)!!! Thanks :)
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    **First time building my own...need help!**

    wtf, do you work for Nvidia or something? From what I've read, the CUDA technology isn't that impressive, and many of the claims are twisted to make it seem like the performance boost with CS4 is because of CUDA. Not so. If I see comparison tests and raw evidence, that's different. Besides...
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    Is it true?

    word.
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    **First time building my own...need help!**

    Okay here's the final breakdown: CASE: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137 MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131359 PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006 CPU...
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    OEM vs. Retail?

    So if I got these together I'd be good? : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812816027 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319 and about the OS, if it's tied to the Mobo, does that mean if the Mobo fails I have to buy a new OS?
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    **First time building my own...need help!**

    cs4's graphics acceleration technology also accepts ATI cards: http://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=kb405445 The 512mb version of the card I'm getting was actually used in Photoshop CS4's testing before it hit the shelves...
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    **First time building my own...need help!**

    ah ok. what kind of hardware would I need to buy to install it? also, are you seriously 13? Pretty impressive to have 10k posts and be a mod at that age.
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    OEM vs. Retail?

    great, thanks guys! What about the OS? What would be the possible difficulties with buying an OEM version of Vista Business instead of the Retail version? Getting OEM would save me a decent hunk of dough (~$130 i think) Also, the hard drives I want (32mb cache) only come in OEM. Should I...
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    **First time building my own...need help!**

    would it be unwise to buy everything besides the cooler first, and get the cooler later if it seems necessary?
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    OEM vs. Retail?

    I'm about to buy parts to build my first machine, and I'm a bit curious about the whole OEM thing. Are there any parts that I should avoid getting as OEM? Does OEM mean that certain items, such as installation manual and hardware (screws and such) are not included? What downsides are...
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