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Help w/ Dead System

PSU has now been ruled out. As I doubt all 4 DIMMs or RAM have gone bad, those are ruled out, too. So, I figure GPU, CPU or MB. I've really gotta lean towards the MB at this point based on the symptoms. Please feel free to point something out I'm missing. Thanks.
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- Post #15
- Apr 30, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Help w/ Dead System

This is the unit Jonny Guru cracked open, so even if it were less than 3 years old, it'd still be void. I appreciate the thought. I'm hoping to see if another buddy has a PSU I can use for testing.
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- Post #14
- Apr 29, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Help w/ Dead System

Okay, so I've now tried pulling the CMOS battery and flushing the caps to ensure no charge was left. The result was no change. I also tried a buddy's old PSUs but it doesn't have enough juice as the CPU fan never gets going and the GPU lights up CTF immediately.
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- Post #12
- Apr 29, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Help w/ Dead System

So unfortunately, I haven't been able to play with this yet, but I did borrow another PSU from a friend to try. It's the latter. I don't even post. My first thought was motherboard, but I'm going to give the PSU a shot hopefully tonight. I'd hate for it to be the MB as replacing that right...
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- Post #9
- Apr 28, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Help w/ Dead System

Yep, 3.2 rock solid since OCT 2007 on air.
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- Post #6
- Apr 27, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Help w/ Dead System

It's a PC P&C Silencer 750 that's been rock solid since Oct. 2007. It's actually the unit Jonny Guru used for his review: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=63 I don't think it's the PSU as all the lights/fans appear to be getting power for that second before it...
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- Post #3
- Apr 26, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Help w/ Dead System

With all my other expenses, I really don't need this right now, but I guess that's the way life goes. One minute computer was up, browsing the internet. I walk away turn off the monitor, and come back maybe 30 minutes later. I turn on the monitor and get a picture like normal, but my keyboard...
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- Thread
- Apr 26, 2011
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upgrade Challenge

Okay, I appreciate the input, but I'm really looking for some builds. If you can't beat the current machine given the budget, please don't point out it's awesome, and I don't need a new machine. I realize I don't need a new machine. I simply want one. If it makes you feel better, pretend I...
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- Post #6
- Aug 12, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upgrade Challenge

Well, like I said, I need a second machine. In this particular case, I'd be giving one machine to my wife for her use, and they'd both be used during the same times. Also, a few things I was thinking about: As I decided the first time around, I think quad core is the way to go. All I see...
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- Post #3
- Aug 12, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upgrade Challenge

Okay, so I have a pretty sweet rig right now. I've got an 8800Ultra, single Raptor for boot and apps (a larger drive for storage), 4GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2 800, PC Power & Cooling Silencer750, and the beauty: a Q6600 @ 3.2. The trouble is I now find myself in need of a second machine. I...
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- Thread
- Aug 12, 2008
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building
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Good stores for system builders

Similarly, wouldn't it be nice if one could only add a retailer to the list if he/she had a positive experience with the vendor in the past?
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- Post #16
- Aug 12, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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OCing Boards du Jour?

I guess I should add, I wouldn't be opposed to a board offering a Crossfire solution, but it's definitely not a requirement.
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- Post #2
- Aug 11, 2008
- Forum: Motherboards
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OCing Boards du Jour?

Looking for a good LGA 775 OCing board or maybe some different boards at different price points. I'm pretty set on DDR2 right now given the great deals. I'm just looking for what's hot right now. I don't need SLI or Crossfire. I'm thinking PCIe 2.0. Any thoughts? TIA.
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- Thread
- Aug 11, 2008
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Motherboards
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Mouse Problem

I recently bought a G9 and love it. However, last night it got caught in this weird deal where no matter what way I moved it, the pointer would only move diagonally from the top right to the bottom left. I blew into the laser, and that seemed to take care of it, but I don't want to keep a bum...
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- Thread
- Apr 1, 2008
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Mice
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Memory Ratios

Okay, I have my Q6600 stable at 356. I'm using Ballistix 6400 which I can push further. With 2.2v I can run it at 445 (4:5) 4-4-4-12. With 1.8v I can run it at 356 (1:1) 4-4-4-12. I haven't tried to tighten either of these timings, but I know I can do either of these. Which would you...
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- Post #5
- Aug 27, 2007
- Forum: Memory and Storage

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