after a little more closer inspection i can see a little nick maybe a little smaller than this period- .
problem is it looks like it's right next to some board circuitry.
Ah well just finish building it and test it... if my system starts crashing randomly i guess i'll know for sure :(...
ok so im (trying) to instal the heatsink for the athlon 64 3200+ and the second retention clip will NOT go down and lock. I was told by AMD i should try to use a flathead screwdriver to force the retention clip down and in the process of doing that the damn thing slipped and slammed into the...
you say i have to do a clean install of ME first, but why do the xp home/pro upgrade manuals include directions for performing a clean install with the upgrade discs... never mentioning reinstalling the old OS first?? Are you saying i cant do a clean install with the upgrade discs even though...
ok how bout this then:
what im working with-
-two computers one old, one new
-windows xp home upgrade version
-windows xp professional upgrade version
the old computer was originally windows Me and I upgraded it to windows xp home. Now that home has been installed on this computer...
This whole windows xp activation thing is driving me crazy. I am really confused.
Ok so I'm a college student who has one computer at home and one at school. I have the install discs for Win XP Home and Win XP Pro upgrade. I want to install this software on both the machines (and not have...
Well this thread took a turn i never expected, namely if there are actually 3200+ newcastles. The answer is yes. Newegg sells both models, 3200+ newcastle and 3200+ clawhammer. The difference between them being the newcastle flavor has 512 L2 cache @ 2.2ghz, while the clawhammer has 1mb L2...
The specs for the 939 3500+ are newcastle, 512 cache, 2.2ghz. That is identical to the 3200+ except a different socket of course. Does that mean they really are the same chip just designed for different sockets?
Reason I ask: In the recent [H] article where they cover CPU scaling they use...
Hi,
Obviously I am a total noob with this stuff. I am pairing an Asus k8v se deluxe with the Antec Sonata case and from pictures i've noticed the I/O shield on teh case doesnt match the mobo. Do mobos come with their own I/O shields to install or do i have to order one?
Also, I read...
Hey guys,
I am getting nervous about what level PSU I am going to need in the new computer I am building. The Antec Sonata case really attracted me, but I am wondering if the 380watt TruePower PSU it comes with will be sufficient? Here are the components to be found in my new rig:
-x800...
Hey guys,
I am currently building a new computer, and which motherboard to opt for really has me stumped. Here are the factors affecting my decision:
-Have decided on an Athlon 64 3200+ Newcastle CPU.
-Have no intention to overclock, so am looking for a mobo that offers good stock...