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IRQ not less then or equal error

Ok, i ran prime 95 and it would crash on the first test each and every time. I switched out the memory with her roomates computer and still crashed, also tried different dimm slots. So I dont think its the memory unless the dimm slots are busted which im hoping is a no cause the mobo is...
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- Post #4
- Mar 14, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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IRQ not less then or equal error

Ok so my girlfriend's computer has been BSODign cause of the IRQ not less then or equal error. Im thinking it has to do with a conflict in the IRQ and namely one of these 2. IRQ 20 - nvidia nforce networking controller IRQ 20 - standard openhcd USB controller or IRQ 21 - nvidia nforce...
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- Mar 14, 2005
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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cpu speed resetting"?

Its running stock speeds, i thought about the cmos battery, but would that cause it to reset as well?
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- Post #4
- Feb 27, 2005
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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cpu speed resetting"?

Ok my girlfriend has been having some problems with her computer, i haven't had a good chance to look at it, other then from what she told me it was resetting. I checked the voltages real quick but it was just a glance and not under load, i plan to do a more thorough check tommorrow. However...
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- Feb 27, 2005
- Replies: 3
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Mid High End Video Card Purchase

Hey guys, I'm building a new computer for my father's beachhouse and I need to get a GFX card into it. However since ill be the only one really using the computer's video card the 10 times i probably visit the beachhouse I dont see it necessary to buy a 6800GT like i have in my home computer. I...
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- Jan 9, 2005
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Windows wont boot half of time

but if computer makes it through bios everytime and really only has a problem with the windows....wouldn't it probably be a windows problem or no?
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- Post #4
- Oct 18, 2004
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Windows wont boot half of time

Ok i just built my friend his computer and we live in different areas of states where we go to college. Anyways hes complaining that half the time the computer will go to a black screen after bios before winxp booting starts. Half of the time it just sits here and does nothing, other half of...
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- Oct 18, 2004
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Computer wont boot from harddrive -just restarts

Ok my girlfriend's motherboard died last week. It wouldn't post and would just free and i checked most all of the parts and deteremined it had to be mobo. So we ordered her a new one ( a different one btw) and i installed it today. The computer posts fine now but when it gets to the point where...
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- Sep 23, 2004
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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Believe my power supply is busted - buying new one any suggestions?

So i went into my bios and the 12 volt rail is more like 11.9 which isn't bad. But my 3.3 volt rail is still like 3.1 or so. is that too low. Thats a bit over the 5% mark i think? What do you guys think
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- Post #3
- Sep 19, 2004
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Believe my power supply is busted - buying new one any suggestions?

Well my computer is 2 1/2 months old. And today i started having problems with my video games and stuff freezing. I have a Thermaltake 480 Watt PSU. 18A on 12 Volt, 30A 3volt and 40A on the 5 volt. My volt seem awful like 3 to 3.1 volts on the 3.3 and 11.2-11.5 volts or so on the 12 volt...
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- Sep 19, 2004
- Replies: 5
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Computer crashes when using bit torrent

For some reason my girlfriend's computer crashes only when using bit torrent. She spend all of today play world of warcraft so i know its not like her computer is overheating. Any ideas of why this is?
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- Sep 4, 2004
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows
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-5 volt rail is really high

Im looking at my girlfriends computer and the -5 volt rail seems to be really high, like -7.61. Why is this? All her other rail seem to be well within normal ranges. Im getting these numbers from Soft Sandra btw.
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- Sep 3, 2004
- Replies: 4
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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CPU making a grinding sound

Ok, Im making this post for my friend. He recently placed a processor into his computer to test it and it worked fine. He then placed his old processor back into his old computer and states hes hearing a grind come from the CPU area. I said its probably the fan but he said he didn't think it was...
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- Aug 24, 2004
- Replies: 2
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Zalman CNPS7000A-AlCu vs Thermaltake Silent Boost

Well the thermalright SLK948u is a great heatsink, its just a better heatsink when paired with a higher CFM fan. I have my SLK948u hooked up with a tornado and it works well, however I dont know how well it would work with a silent fan. To me it sorta defeats the purpose of having a really good...
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- Post #13
- Aug 21, 2004
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Where to buy case screws etc.?

Heres this what I found from Directron.com http://www.directron.com/screws.html However an easy way is just take a check around for people chucking computers out everyday. And just rob one of screws = P
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- Post #2
- Aug 20, 2004
- Forum: Cases & Cooling

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