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My comp won't boot on this morning ;(

*What motherboard are you running? Some motherboards have difficulty supplying enough power to a quad core. Is yours a 125 watt processor? If so, have other users had trouble with the same board when using a 125 watt processor? Have you tested your ram? *Keep in mind that higher ambient...
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- Post #9
- Jul 20, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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My comp won't boot on this morning ;(

What are your system specs including your OS. Be sure you post your brand and model PSU. Let's get everything on the table before we spend any money. We want to be sure any money spent will actually be spent resolving your issue.
- DetroitSportsFan
- Post #6
- Jul 19, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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My comp won't boot on this morning ;(

I'd also reset cmos. Reset CPU to stock specs. What concerns me is you say you're not seeing any video. Can you be more specific? Do you see video during the post and then you go to a blank black screen during the windows load? If you don't see the post, then test your vid card to verify...
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- Post #4
- Jul 19, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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AMD Athlon XP 3000+

That about sums it up. I still have an XP3200 in my fleet. I also have 2 Opty 165 machines in the house so computing power isn't an issue. The XP chips are still serviceable light to medium duty processors. They will do just about any common task except handle the latest games. I probably...
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- Post #5
- Feb 23, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Odd problem with text disappearing, cant open task manager

Yes, I have an idea ... Malware is what jumps to my mind. mechBgon already pointed you in the right direction. Go back and perform the system scan he recommended. It wouldn't hurt to follow that with an online virus scan such as HOUSECALL from Trend Micro. Report back with your findings.
- DetroitSportsFan
- Post #8
- Dec 12, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Attention Flat Panel Monitor Gurus

We're on a budget here which means some compromises. If I bought him a bigger monitor, it would mean very little else under the Christmas tree. How much difference would DVI mean? There is a DVI output on his vid card.
- DetroitSportsFan
- Post #5
- Nov 23, 2006
- Forum: Displays
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Attention Flat Panel Monitor Gurus

Thanks. I believe it can be bought online tomorrow. I'm not anticipating having to go to the store to purchase it. Great Price!
- DetroitSportsFan
- Post #4
- Nov 23, 2006
- Forum: Displays
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Attention Flat Panel Monitor Gurus

I've searched this forum as well as the whole internet for information on the "MAG 17" Flat-Panel LCD Monitor" that is being offered at BB this weekend. My son has a flat panel monitor on his Christmas list. He is primarily a gamer. He likes MMORPGS like WOW. Would he be disappointed with THIS...
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- Thread
- Nov 22, 2006
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Displays
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Motherboard dead?

I'm not entirely sure that it is NOT your power supply. You see, when you push the buttons on your cdrom drives, the drive should open regardless of the condition of your motherboard. Also, the fact that your hard drive doesn't spin is a further indicator that something other than your...
- DetroitSportsFan
- Post #2
- Nov 17, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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7200.10 320GB Unallocated Space

There are also some very good reasons NOT to make it one giant partition.
- DetroitSportsFan
- Post #8
- Nov 17, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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WinXp activation

You haven't done anything illegal. What the previous poster is referring to is Microsoft broke its own rules. Technically, as mentioned before, the old license is tied to the Emachine mobo and not eligible to be transferred to a new machine. However, they were willing to allow you to transfer...
- DetroitSportsFan
- Post #19
- Nov 15, 2006
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Core2 System Concern

You didn't mention your power supply. More than once, a mediocre power supply coupled with a power hungry, high end graphics card has led to less than spectacular results. This is especially true for the budget builder who chose to save the cash and use the old PSU instead of buying a new one...
- DetroitSportsFan
- Post #7
- Oct 15, 2006
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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I have a genuine mystery on my hands....

Its hard to say if this all was caused by your AV engine ... but I wouldn't dismiss the possibilities either. Anyway, its good to hear things are back to "normal," however, your PSU is a bit on the light side for the rig you built. Its saving grace is its of good quality to start with. (Your...
- DetroitSportsFan
- Post #7
- Sep 16, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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I have a genuine mystery on my hands....

I don't have any experience (yet) with a core duo. However, this sounds like a power or ram issue to me. You've left some important information out though ... You failed to mention your PSU (brand, model, and amp ratings on each of the rails) and your graphics card. Even though a C2D is...
- DetroitSportsFan
- Post #3
- Sep 15, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Noob at Setting up Partitions

I'm one of the guys who keeps a spare XP install on another partition specifically for the purpose of fixing windows problems if they should arise. I also use imaging software. I use Acronis, but Ghost will give you the same results. The nice thing about using an image is that once you set up...
- DetroitSportsFan
- Post #4
- Jul 13, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building

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