spazmich
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What happens when you run chkdsk? Or any manufacturer supplied HDD integrity diagnostics?
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Can you find any serial/manufacture numbers on it? If so hit up google, shuold give soem good answers.
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The first linux distro I installed and actually got networked (aka the automatic way worked) was Ubuntu, for what it's worth. I also messed around a little with Mandrake (that was my first time), DSL, and gentoo (didn't get around to fiddling with the network so i never got an graphic interface on it, and thus really didn't do anything with it..
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Overpriced. An unlocked Geforce 6800 would perform better for $30-40 less.
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Most ppl aren't really too comfortable unlocking pipes on their video card. And it would run pretty warm if you left the stock cooler on it, so if it were to burn out you'd be SOL if whoever you bought it from looked close enough to see what you did.
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That might help. As for your fan configuration, I would play around with that; as there are no 100% positive rules for what will work on each system. Try have both intake, or exhaust, etc. until you find what is the coolest. Also, I don't think this has been posted but what are your ambient (room) temps?
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If you really wanna take the time, effort, and risk into OCing, read up on it (overclockers.com and their forums ocforums.com are great resourceses). But as for OCing his comp, your last question alone lets us know you are too inexperienced to just jump in.
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Before you do that though, I'll ask again: is the computer clean? If I were you I would take the HSF off, clean the AS5 of the CPU and HSF, dust it thoroughly, and reapply the AS5 (make sure you follow the instructions or it won't be as effective).
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That's not really that many fans. How are the fans positioned? If it is in the back/on top it should be exhaust, in the front intake. Is everything dust free? As for the HSF, at the low setting that is pretty weak, and the highest it should be plenty strong enough. Is everything clean? What are your other temps?
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http://139.95.253.213/SRVS/CGI-BIN/WEBCGI....,Case=obj(4271)
It looks like for all version of the 3400 the max is 70C, so he has about 5C more to spare, but frankly I wouldn't be happy with temps like those when he should easily be getting ones 10-20C cooler.
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That still is too high. You really need lower temps, pref 55C load max. Did you clean out anything? How old is the AS5?
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Ok this is weird I tried running it again and suddenly it worked fine. I dont know what happened.... It may be a heat problem but I have a venus 12 heatsink and i thing my processor hits about 60 or so under load.
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That is dangerously hot. 5C more or so and you could permantely damage/destroy your CPU. You should dust out your computer (especially the HSF), and get some thermal paste if you don't have any.
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Is the ram really that big of a deal? Since the value select is coming out of my old system its free. 1 gb of XMS is like $125 on newegg. Thanks for the headsup on the psu, ill change it now.
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Considering everything read from the memory goes in and out of it; I'd say yes. Along with the PSU it's one of the most overlooked/unappreciated parts for a gaming computer. Get the XMS.
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The RAM's pretty cheap, but ohterwise not bad. And it won't matter that the mobo chipset is nVidia but the VC is ATI..
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I just noticed you have value select ram. I would get corsair XMS (dunno what the cost dif is but a gig should be around 150-180), even if it means downgrading the VC (which as I stated already I think wouldn't be a bad idea). But that RAM needs to change considering the rest of your system.
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I would not get that VC, it's overkill. You wont really be able to tell teh dif between that an a 6800 or an x850 (which are about half as much now).
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REMEMBER!!!
Install it with the computer turned off and unplugged, just something alot of people might not assume.
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If you don't have a static wrist wrap or mat, I wouldn't unplug it just turn of the PSU, so that way if touch the metal case chasis you will actually be grounded against static.
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did one of the fans die? and what's the utility do?
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I read about this happening before but can't for the life of me remember what was wrong. If you haven't already, try resetting the settings for teh monitor, there's a small chance maybe something got turned way down.
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I think we've all been there
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http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsme...dvice/0067.aspx
Note that the actual music tracks on a CD are usually WAV files that you can't see; the CDA files on a CD act as a table of contents for software that "point" to these hidden music tracks. If the Player is registered to open CDA files, but you still can't play the CD, the CD may not have been created using CD-burning software (that is, the CDA files, but not the music files, were copied to the CD).What exactly happens when you try to play the file? Can you play them on any other computer?
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i use Skype before, it really free and wonderful to use.
to be clear, it Skype
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Skype rocks, but it is only free for calling other Skype users. Otherwise it's like a penny a minute or something (which still isn't bad).
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Instead of trying to explain it in my tired state I'll just point you over to this guide, if you do look into it more there are some other good, part-specific threads on that page.
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spazmich,I must be blind.
I don't see any link (you were going to add one).
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Out in the sticks, where I live, we're highly susceptible to brown-outs, surges, and power failures.
My UPS has saved my computer several times.
What I like best is the software it uses, in case of power failure, to Save your work, close all programs, and then power down the computer.
I have it set to a 5min. delay, which if I'm at the computer, is plenty of time for me to close everything and power down.
Otherwise, it takes care of everything.
If I abort shutdown I've got 25-35 min. of battery power.
Definitely worth every bit, of the $80 I spent for it.
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What UPS did you buy?
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Most likely it will be, but you'll have to wait and find out.
Recommend Ram Brand
in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP
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If you're not overclocking, you shouldn't need heat spreaders. You can always add them for like 10 bucks later anyways.