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    memtest results

    Ok, so I have been having problems with my comp crashing, so I started doing tests starting with memtest (latest version) On 9 passes I have received 2 errors. The readouts are (the each line under the title is a seperate error line) TST 4 4 Pass 0 7 Failing Address 00018b91424...
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    Video crashes

    (Long, but please help) Ok, frankly I am getting tired of the problems with my new computer. I dropped a buttload of cash for a nice (ok, very nice) computer and the thing constantly crashes. Now I know there will be differing opinions on my choices of hardware/software, so please don't...
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    Should I add it?

    Reset the CMOs and nothing - can't move to different PCI slot - its in the only one I can get too. Any other ideas?
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    Should I add it?

    Ok I disabled my onboard in the bios, uninstalled the realtek drivers, rebooted safe mode, ran driver cleaner, shut down, installed the card, booted into safe mode and installed the Daniel K drivers, shut down, plugged in speakers, and booted up -> No sound?? When i try to open the Audio...
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    Should I add it?

    I have a X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatality Professional series sitting here not installed. I am wondering if it is worth popping in my new build (see below). I am currently using the boards sound. I have had some game freezes where the screen and game freeze, but the sound loops - like it is stuck...
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    screen flickers and then comp freezes

    Well I seem to be ok right now - I did a system restore to prior to the beta drivers. Took out the 9800gtxs and looked them over - they looked fine but are basically encased in plastic. Reset the bios. Played Oblivion for several hours and it didn't crash. We will wait and see what happens.
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    fitting the thermalright IFX-14/10 combo on a 790i ultra reference board design

    I got my IFX-14 installed - the universal backplate works fine.
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    screen flickers and then comp freezes

    haven't taken the 9800gtxs out, but I also received this message "Display driver nvlddmkm stopped responding and has successfully recovered." Any ideas. Running the new nvidia beta drivers. (had this with old 174.174 drivers as well)
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    screen flickers and then comp freezes

    how would I do that for a 9800GTX?
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    screen flickers and then comp freezes

    Have not overclocked yet (still trying t get stable) - bios is default. Just installed a IFX-14 and temps are fine.
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    screen flickers and then comp freezes

    Anyone? Need some help here people.
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    screen flickers and then comp freezes

    ok on the last 2 boots (which I could only achieve after unplugging the power cord to successfully shutdown) - the screen flickers and the computer freezes. Have latest bios and drivers for everything. WTF is going on - I have have been dorking around with this build for 3 weeks now and...
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    Unmark partition as active

    My old drive never became unactive - both C and D drive are Active. I want only C to be active.
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    Unmark partition as active

    I inadvertantly marked my data drive (d:) as active and would like to unmark it. All my system files are on drive c: How do I unmark a hardrive as active?? Using vista x64 ultimate.
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    Different Core Temps

    I bought a universal backplate for a IFX-14 I have and am going to mount that instead. The plate that comes with the IFX-14 doesn't work with a 790i.
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