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@Danny Bui - thank you!! I never though starting it manually would be diff than pressing reset button but... on ur recc, i trie it and... got POST beep (still no display) was able to lookup error codes (bad VRAM), removed Video card (which i did b4 but didn't post) and viola - i have display...

I did, took mobo out and put it on wood board, connected just PSU, CPU & RAM, = same prob... but thanks for the idea...

I am putting together a new build and have had the following occur: I originally purchased a GA-MA78GM-S2H (AM2/AM2+ AMD 780G) and paired it with the following: Rosewill 550W PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182030 2 GB PQI DDR2 800 250GB WD SATA 7200RPM HDD...

Yes, just tried clearing CMOS. No change. Strange.. I've had dead MoBos before but not like this... Usually it's just DOA... this powers on and every sign is there that it's working (all fans, peripherals work, CPU gets hot, CPU fan on, PCIE cards all powered... but no POST, no display...

thanks much to both of you. RMA it is...

Just wondering... I have an old case lying around that has a snipped power connector. I am (re)building an HTPC and have a Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H. In attempting to save $ on the case, I wanted to use the one with the snipped power connector and I connected the reset switch connector to...

I have an EVGA 8600GT in my HTPC (An old Dell E521 although all that's left from the original computer is the MB, case, CPU) and it seems to be running really hot. It idles @ 61-65, under load up to 80c... Is this dangerously hot? Ive searched online for normal 8600gt temps but have gotten...

I think you have to use branded OEM install media for the OEM key to activate correctly. I believe the specific OEM media has to check the bios for the OEM info in the SLIC table. When you use brand specific OEM media to install you wont have to enter the key (each big OEM uses the same OEM...

I went mac last sep (bought a MacBook to replace my Inspiron) and have been overwhelmingly happy with the move. I have it running Vista on a 30gig boot camp partition but honestly I never use windows on the MacBook. I still have XP on my desktop rig and I work on XP boxes all the time and I...

As the poster above mentioned, try FF3 beta 3. Its significantly faster than FF2 on OSX, it melds better with the OSX style and its stable enough for daily use.

You probably already solved it but ephpod works great to take content off of an iPod and transfer it to your pc. Its free you can DL it by searching Google for ephpod.

I would love TD invite: smith_mister @ yahoo . com - I have TL invites to trade if anyone wants... PM me.

If you still want a FMP - I believe Uxcell still sells the ipod knock offs (FMPs) on fleabay... dont want to post their ebay ID - dont want them getting shut down selling them there either, but if you're on here you're probably smart enough to find them if you want to.

i added a 2nd HDD, added another gig of RAM & did bios flash - all separately. And, once reformatted & reinstalled VIsta AFTER activation the first time. None of the hardware changes prompted needing to reactivate and after the reformat & reinstall, i reactivated with no "key already in use"...

4.9!! RAM also; everything else 5.9ish... Vista Business and 3800x2 @ 2.4 1GB DDR2 533 7900GS 160GB SATA

FWIW - Installed Vista Business (from powertogether) then three days later reformatted, reinstalled with the same key no problems - activated fine. A few days after 2nd activation installed new nvidia drivers so far no prob. Going to add RAM & a new HDD soon so I'm sure I'll have to call...

A few days ago I did a clean install of Vista Business x86. So far (thankfully) everything seems to run great - Nero, Adobe PS, NOD32, etc. Except itunes or quicktime. When I run iTunes and connect it to the iPod all works flawlessly except for movies. Music or pictures into iTunes...

Thanks, I appreciate it. Do you know of any less expensive PSUs that have long SATA connectors?

Can anyone reccomend an inexpensive but *safe* PS that would work to just bolt right in to a Dell E521? The E521 has only SATA drives so the DVD R/W and HDD both need SATA cables and the drives are really far apart. Anyone know of any PS's that fit stock (had an old Linkworld 400W PS that had...

Can you link to the 360 at $359. The code works so thanks!! but when I search the item # you gave it shows $399 then minus $40 for the coupon code...

arrgh...bought the computerbrain 7900GS before reading about the part#.....lame. I just called them to cxl the order and sent an email requesting cancel...guess I'll find out how good their cust service is. It IS a 7600GS - says 128bit further down in small print in the description even...

Thanx for the info....im gonna keep watchin....if it gets closer to xmas and no super dell/dell outlet deal I'm taking the plunge on one of these dfs laptops. I'll let u know how it turns out.

Anyone ever purchased from dell financial direct sales? I want to get a lappy for my mother in law for xmas... been scouring dell outlet but not much there lately...but at the outlet they have a link to DFSdirect I'm finding a lot of Pentium M notebooks for $300-$350...to me a real good...

I have 4 pendings for Vista (figured I'd do one extra just 2b sure)...2 pendings for Office. Going to finish the last office today. Anyone know how long it takes for pending to turn into completed? Is there something you have to do or just wait? Thanks...

You can read more about it here: Windows Now and forum post about it here: Fatwallet I think it is real, but you never know. An important thing to note (that's discussed in the fatwallet thread above) is that if you do get the software Microsoft reports it to the IRS and you have to...

Nice find! This might make it even sweeter - First go to the paypal link here: Go Shopping With Paypal Enter your paypal account email address and you get $20 off any purchases made with paypal from 11/23 - 12/31 and Dell is mentioned as a participating merchant. If Dell is still...

If it's worth it to you and if you're able to - search the outlet at late night (2,3, 4 am) hours. Less people on there hunting. I consistently saw C2D systems on there from $489-$599 depending on the setup and AMD X2's even cheaper (low $300s)

It was 323 w/ S&H & tax...

I think odd hours yield much better results. I snagged the sys i described above at like 4am PST... too many ebay resellers on the outlet during normal hours trying to snag 'em quick to resell on ebay. Just my .02

It's been time to upgrade for a while now. I was going to build a C2D system but I was on the Dell outlet and found a deal I could not pass up. Athlox 3800 X2 (AM2) 1GB DDR2 533 160GB SATA Win XP Home Total Price - $269 Is it just me or does that sound ridiculous? How on...

Can you put an AM2 Opteron in any AM2 board?

Thanks.....info I was lookin for.

What do you think about Sapphire Radeon x1600 Pro OC'd 256MB instead to save a few bucks? or this one to save even more? Sapphire Radeon x1600 256MB (Not OC'D) The second card is $20 less ($40 before the MIR) than the 7600GT Card...

I want to keep this to $500 I already have Power Supply, HD & Optical Drive. I want a C2D system that is *somewhat* upgradeable. Doesnt have to be a bigtime gaming rig now, but I'd like to build something that would give me options for that later. So far I have: CPU+Mobo: ECS...