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XP setup was unable to format the partition

Drive fitness tests all pass! Okay, drive is recognized in Bios as 250gb....everything seems fine from a hardware perspective. Going to run some more goofy tests in different hardware configs...if anyone has any thoughts, throw 'em in here. Windows still won't install :) Thanks
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- Post #2
- Jun 15, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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XP setup was unable to format the partition

After 100% NTFS format (only 131069 meg recognized...will install SP2 later), this message appears along with "your drive may be bad, etc". It's a SATAII drive, NF4 chipset (no drivers needed), gigabyte GA-K8N Ultra-9 mobo. I've got it plugged into the first NF4 port, not the Sil stuff for...
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- Jun 15, 2005
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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Radeon x800Pro - I'm confused

This one is OEM, supports OpenGL 1.5 but DOESN'T list HDTV output. Sapphire Red Radeon @ Newegg Retail version DOES list HDTV output and OpenGL 2.0 Retail Version And THIS one is retail too, OpenGL 2.0 support but NO HDTV out. Odd version of same card? More $$$ I'll have a HDTV soon...
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- Jun 3, 2005
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Which x800 vanilla card or Sapphire x800Pro?

Sounds great, thanks for the tip! Is this the sapphire board you're talking about? I see two on Newegg, one is the "Red Radeon" and the other is just Radeon. Sapphire Red Radeon x800Pro Sapphire Radeon x800Pro Looks like both have Vivo....what's the difference with the "red"...
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- Post #7
- Jun 1, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Which x800 vanilla card or Sapphire x800Pro?

Finalizing build components and found 2 x800 cards I'm interested in. (ditching the 6600GT idea per an earlier thread) If one is quieter than the other, it would get bonus points. MSI RX800-TD128E $199 Asus RX800-TD128E $224 Dual DVI but I only use one LCD monitor now. Of course...
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- Jun 1, 2005
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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System chosen...change anything?

Thanks for the great replies! I don't think the RAM is the fancy stuff, here's the link: OCZ Premier 3200 $38.49 for 512MB P4's run a little too hot but you're right, historically they've been a bit better at vid stuff. Nowadays, if the software is optimized for AMD, AMD chips come out...
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- Post #9
- May 30, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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System chosen...change anything?

Going from an AMD XP 1600+ on a Soyo Dragon Plus system with a Ti200 vid card to this: Case: Arctic Cooler Silentium T2 CPU: AMD Venice 3000+ CPU cooler: AC Freezer 64 Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-K8N Ultra 9 Paste: AS Ceramique Ram: 2x512mb OCZ pc3200 Premier HDD: Hitachi TK7250 250GB...
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- May 30, 2005
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Computer Building
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Laptop HDD won't spin up...

You can recover it. 1) Swap control boards but look for any burnt components first...that's a sure sign it's definitely the control board. 2) Disassemble the drive and see if the spindle is locked. Do this in a humid environment (bathroom). If it is, you can order a replace drive and...
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- Post #13
- May 22, 2005
- Forum: Laptops
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Help choose multiple new components!

Ahh...thanks for helping with the homework! The Aria is very tempting and I like that it's microATX and not a proprietary form factor for the mobo. It does have some heat/noise issues that might be mitigated by a more traditional HTPC case with good venting on the top cover. Decisions...
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- Post #3
- May 21, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Help choose multiple new components!

Hi, I'm building a PC for personal use and can use a hand. Tasks: -Video editing/encoding (new babies in family...woohoo!) -Net/email, etc. On home network. -Database work (Access) -Photo editing/long term storage. -Some gaming, not hardcore. (FPS and RTS) -P2P file sharing -MP3...
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- May 21, 2005
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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What UPS

APC, Best, triplite, belkin etc. are all so-so at best. Get an Oneac or something with an e-transformer. Ciao, -Leaf
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- Post #12
- Nov 14, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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DVD-RAM drive?

Thanks Blue, I appreciate the reply. The cartridge-type drives are on the expensive side...the 4160B may be able to read the type-1 discs if I remove it from the sealed cartridge. We'll see how it goes. Trying to find somebody locally with a drive we can borrow in the meantime. -Wandere
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- Post #3
- Oct 17, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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DVD-RAM drive?

I just purchased an LG GSA-4160B for all of my DVD needs....and just realized that I need to read a cartridge Type1 DVD-RAM disk. Oops! Type 2 and type 4 DVD-RAMS can be removed from their cartridges and read....but what about the type 1 disks? It looks like I would permanently destroy the...
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- Oct 16, 2004
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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Staples Maxtor 80Gig 8mb Cache "Quiet" $80, no Rebate

I've been at it longer than 20 mins and now my eyes are crossed. The enter text on my keypad button has worn off too! Any deal on keyboards? ;) Ugh...congrats on the $100 if you really did it...lotta work m'friend. Keepin' on keepin at it...99599....99598....99597....zzzz
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- Post #41
- Jan 7, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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First business rig? Help!

Wow...you guys are fantastic...really a big help...tons of time saved now. I had a secret agenda and most of you confirmed the components I had in mind. Outstanding feedback folks. Hey, nothing wrong with LG! Their 16x burner beat Lite-on's by a hair in burning options (back in the day of...
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- Post #8
- Jan 4, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building

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