Recent content by Jim_in_MN

Hi all, Tonight I spent over an hour debugging the problems I've had with MassiveOverkill. During the process we uncovered the problem behind the VRAM lockup and what seems to be the solution. Let me first say that MassiveOverkill was very kind and very patient. I had contacted him...

Thanks MassiveOverkill, Yours was the build I was thinking of. I remember reading your posts in the original thread. I've run CPU-Z. Timings are 5-5-5-15. (In bios it is set at 12 but still shows 15.) You're right about the temps. CPU-Z shows about 45c on load. The processor is an...

Hi all, A few weeks ago I posted that I was looking to build a new system using a P5E-VM HDMI. I've got it up and running but am experiencing some odd BSD stops and the occasional black screen lock up. At a guess I think I'm running into some IRQ problems or possibly a memory timing...

Thanks for the reply. Any suggestions on memory to go with the QX9650 processor and the P5E-VM HDMI? The board supports 1333 speeds and I'm wrestling with which way to go. Jim

Hello all, I built a matx system about a year ago with advice gleaned from here. It was a painless build and has been a great addition to the office. The AGP videocard died a couple of weeks ago and this has given me the opportunity to rebuild it with a new motherboard. I wanted to bounce...