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New System not recognizing all 320 GB on HD

I tried loading windows again and it now is recognizing the hard drive's full size. Strange................. Thanks, Ken
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- Post #3
- Apr 17, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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New System not recognizing all 320 GB on HD

I just built anew system and tried to load xp sp2 this morning. The system is Gigabyte MA790X-UD4P motherboard, AMD Phenom 720 X3 processor, 4 GB GSkill 1066 memory, Sapphire 4830 video card and WD 320GB hard drive. I am using windows xp sp2 system disk. When it comes time to format the drive...
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- Apr 17, 2009
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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New system won't boot

There were no protective covers on the 24 pin connection. anyone have any experience with this MB? Ken
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- Post #3
- Apr 16, 2009
- Forum: Motherboards
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New system won't boot

I just put together a new system, AMD Phenom 720 X3 on a Gigabyte MA790X-UD4P mother board. I put the 20+4 power supply in but where I would expect a 4 pin power supply there is an 8 pin. The connector is listed as ATX_12V_2X4. I don't want to take a chance and mess up the board so I am seeking...
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- Apr 16, 2009
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Motherboards
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Video Card Recommendation

I went with the sapphire 4830 from new egg, $69.95 AR and coupon. Thanks, Ken
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- Post #7
- Apr 15, 2009
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Video Card Recommendation

Don't know if i can wait for this to actually come out. This was looking real good. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001R...e=asn&tag=cnet-1092-20
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- Post #3
- Apr 14, 2009
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Video Card Recommendation

I am building a new system, AMD Phenom 720 X3 on a Gigabyte GA-MA790X-UDP4 MB. I have been looking at video cards and can't decide between ATI and NVidia. I have only used NVidia cards and would like to stick with them but am open to suggestions. I like playing FPS games but am not a hard core...
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- Apr 14, 2009
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Build Advice requested

Thanks for the feedback, I am open to suggestions. The parts I picked I thought were good deals and fit well together. I will looka t what was suggested. No, he is not a big gamer but does play on occasion. Ken
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- Post #5
- Oct 21, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build Advice requested

I will be putting together a new pc for my son as a xmas gift. I have been researching mb's, cpu's etc and am getting a headache. He currently has a AMD 2200 anthlon with 512 mb of memory on an MSI mb. The pc has been totally reliable for 5+ years but he is having issues while working on his...
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- Oct 19, 2008
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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LCD Buyer's Guide

Got my 940BX tonight after ordering on Wednesday. Hooked it up using the DVI connection. Quickly tried Far Cry and COD2. I can't believe the difference between this and the 17" CRT I had been using. Outstanding, everything looks like I can reach in and touch it. Had a problem with Magic Tune...
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- Post #2,268
- Sep 15, 2006
- Forum: Displays
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LCD Buyer's Guide

I decided to order the Samsung 940BX, all of the reviews I've read are very positive and several remarks about games playing excellent. I'll post back after I try it out. I ordered from Buy.com, opened another credit card and took the cheapest shipping option ending up at $234 delivered...
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- Post #2,218
- Sep 13, 2006
- Forum: Displays
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LCD Buyer's Guide
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- Post #2,217
- Sep 13, 2006
- Forum: Displays
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LCD Buyer's Guide

I just checked out the reviews on NewEgg for the 940BX and they look very good. I really would like to get the BX instead of the BF for the added features and the 1000:1 contrast. I'll think on it a little more but think I will order the 940BX. By the way, on Pagecomputer they list a 940BX and...
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- Post #2,188
- Sep 11, 2006
- Forum: Displays
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LCD Buyer's Guide

I am looking for my first LCD, 19". The more I read the more confused I get. I use my system for gaming 3/4 of the time, mostly FPS games. I thougth the Samsung 940BX was the ticket, any thought about this monitor, contrast 1000:1, response time 5ms. Very little info available about it. Any...
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- Post #2,180
- Sep 10, 2006
- Forum: Displays
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Monitor Question

Thanks for the response. From what I can find TAA is some dsort of trade compliance rating. I checked the Samsung website and this monitor just came out a few months ago, discontinued already? Ken
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- Post #3
- Sep 10, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building

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