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Forum: NVIDIA Apr 21, 2011, 04:55 AM
Replies: 6,144
Views: 879,070
Posted By starams5
@johnspack Ya, it's weird..... Couldn't...

@johnspack

Ya, it's weird..... Couldn't have explained it any better then you did. At first I thought it was cool, the new shadows and everything. It took a minute to realize there was a...
Forum: NVIDIA Apr 20, 2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 6,144
Views: 879,070
Posted By starams5
Hi All, I'm having the same issues as you...

Hi All,

I'm having the same issues as you were with the 270.61 drivers, ditto everthing you described. "very strange graphics corruption in crysis2. The game is dark, until I move and it gets...
Forum: General Hardware Jun 29, 2010, 10:49 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,770
Posted By starams5
I see your point and understand. Some problems...

I see your point and understand. Some problems do take more time than other to sort out, some take days, some weeks, and some when the next service pack comes out. Hope this is the end of it for...
Forum: General Hardware Jun 29, 2010, 10:42 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,770
Posted By starams5
I truly hope you don't have anymore problems,...

I truly hope you don't have anymore problems, problems are a pain is the ass big or small. I have one question.....what took you so long to run the startup repair? richjordan255 suggested the...
Forum: General Hardware Jun 29, 2010, 05:33 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,770
Posted By starams5
Didn't crash my system, its sloppy partitioning...

Didn't crash my system, its sloppy partitioning to have it there in the first place.
Forum: Storage Jun 29, 2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,161
Posted By starams5
"Sorry, I am ranting, again..." That's okay, I...

"Sorry, I am ranting, again..." That's okay, I do it all the time. My ranting turns into a full blown story, a story I'm sure no one wants to hear.
Forum: Storage Jun 29, 2010, 03:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,161
Posted By starams5
That's cool you didn't have to use the tool...

That's cool you didn't have to use the tool because you never know what could go wrong.

@95Viper
Thanks for bumping the thread, like you said time is running out and its not a bad tool to have...
Forum: General Hardware Jun 29, 2010, 03:07 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,770
Posted By starams5
Dude, you need to cool-it with the drama queen...

Dude, you need to cool-it with the drama queen theatrics. Have you ever removed the 100Mb partition after formatting with Windows? I have, more than once actually and the system boots up just fine....
Forum: Games Jun 29, 2010, 01:21 AM
Replies: 1,031
Views: 98,731
Posted By starams5
I think it was runner :confused:, I haven't...

I think it was runner :confused:, I haven't played online in awhile. I had 8800GT's before upgrading, they were okay but it wasn't the best experience. Have you checked out Transformers: War For...
Forum: General Software Jun 29, 2010, 01:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,504
Posted By starams5
Glad you got it sorted out, IE is no joy.

Glad you got it sorted out, IE is no joy.
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Jun 28, 2010, 08:01 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,251
Posted By starams5
"Then take out the mesh filter on the side since...

"Then take out the mesh filter on the side since the fan wont be there." Funny, I just looked at the door panel on my Twelve Hundred and I should have done the same thing....good idea!
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Jun 28, 2010, 07:48 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,251
Posted By starams5
I haven't seen any data in regard to more...

I haven't seen any data in regard to more ventilation vs less ventilation. The older cases didn't have a lot of ventilation, I guess the theory was the same as you suggested, force the air out one...
Forum: Games Jun 28, 2010, 07:05 PM
Replies: 1,031
Views: 98,731
Posted By starams5
I thought I was the only one felt this way, I've...

I thought I was the only one felt this way, I've been playing Borderlands since its release.......and still playing it. CoD was my favorite (CoD2, CoD4, etc) games until Borderlands came along and...
Forum: General Hardware Jun 28, 2010, 06:21 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,770
Posted By starams5
You can use DiskPart in DOS as well. Just boot...

You can use DiskPart in DOS as well. Just boot to the Windows installation disk/Repair your computer/Command Prompt/

DiskPart Commands...
Forum: General Hardware Jun 28, 2010, 05:34 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,770
Posted By starams5
These operations should be done in DOS, see if...

These operations should be done in DOS, see if you can create a rescue CD. Boot to the rescue CD and set the OS partition Active, set other partitions Inactive including USB sticks, etc; Delete the...
Forum: General Hardware Jun 28, 2010, 04:48 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,266
Posted By starams5
"remember how these threads go you have to buy a...

"remember how these threads go you have to buy a corsair......." My thoughts exactly, nothing worse than the band wagon affect (product owners excluded). I bought my 1st Antec 1000w late 2007, the...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Jun 28, 2010, 03:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,035
Posted By starams5
You're cRaZy....LMAO. My thoughts exactly and...

You're cRaZy....LMAO. My thoughts exactly and better have a some extra change lying around.
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Jun 28, 2010, 03:30 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,251
Posted By starams5
When I was researching for a case I found a...

When I was researching for a case I found a YouTube video which compared side fan vs no side fan. I was shocked to see there was little or no difference in temps. The test covered video card temps,...
Forum: Cases, Modding & Electronics Jun 28, 2010, 02:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,523
Posted By starams5
The Antec 900 would be a good choice, did you...

The Antec 900 would be a good choice, did you check out the new Dark Fleet Towers? I didn't know about the Dark Fleet Series when I purchased my Twelve Hundred, might have held out for the LanBoy...
Forum: General Hardware Jun 28, 2010, 02:26 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,770
Posted By starams5
Ya, D drive shouldn't be Active and you need to...

Ya, D drive shouldn't be Active and you need to get rid of that System Reserved partition. Windows makes a mess of things when setting up partitions, try 3rd party software. The only drive that...
Forum: General Software Jun 27, 2010, 10:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,504
Posted By starams5
You don't need Firefox open to backup your...

You don't need Firefox open to backup your bookmarks with MozBackup. There is a new Firefox release, try that and see if it helps. If you have the same issues, uninstall firefox and remove the...
Forum: Cases, Modding & Electronics Jun 27, 2010, 08:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,523
Posted By starams5
Have you seen the new Antec Dark Fleet Series...

Have you seen the new Antec Dark Fleet Series Towers? I found one at Newegg, can't hurt to take a look.

Antec Dark Fleet DF-30 Black ATX Mid Tower
Antec Dark Fleet DF-30 Black ATX Mid Tower...
Forum: General Software Jun 26, 2010, 08:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,496
Posted By starams5
You have a good point there because I have...

You have a good point there because I have installed Windows 7 on a computer with a single stick (single channel) and didn't have any problems, could very well be related to one of the mem setting...
Forum: General Software Jun 26, 2010, 07:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,504
Posted By starams5
Just uninstall Firefox v3.6.4 and re-install...

Just uninstall Firefox v3.6.4 and re-install v3.6.3. If you want to go the extra yard remove the following entries as well: (Some entries may apply to 64 Bit only)
...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Jun 26, 2010, 07:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 965
Posted By starams5
I hear you man, anything that can be disabled is...

I hear you man, anything that can be disabled is disabled in my bios.

Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Disabled]
CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
Intel(R)...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Jun 26, 2010, 06:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 965
Posted By starams5
I ran across the link below earlier, see if it...

I ran across the link below earlier, see if it helps. Substitute AMD Cool’n’Quiet for Intel EIST.

http://us.msi.com/index.php?func=techexpressdesc2&express_no=78&page=2
Forum: General Software Jun 26, 2010, 04:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,496
Posted By starams5
+1 for puma99dk|, good shooting. Windows 7...

+1 for puma99dk|, good shooting. Windows 7 installation is funny about some memory types and configurations. Mixed memory types and some single channel configurations (3 sticks) would be good...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Jun 26, 2010, 04:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 965
Posted By starams5
Adding to what cadaveca said. I had no idea what...

Adding to what cadaveca said. I had no idea what it meant (ASUS owner), but I was curious so I decided to check it out.

"D.O.T. (Dynamic Overclocking Technology) is the automatic overclocking...
Forum: General Hardware Jun 26, 2010, 10:02 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,770
Posted By starams5
Diskpart is an alternative, but you are correct...

Diskpart is an alternative, but you are correct Diskpart can be used to set a partition Active or Inactive.
Forum: General Hardware Jun 23, 2010, 07:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 818
Posted By starams5
+ for hat and SabreWulf69, the Xonar is a good...

+ for hat and SabreWulf69, the Xonar is a good choice. Got my vote as well. I have Creative GigaWorks S750 7.1 Speakers. They're very good speakers, but they're also old speakers and been around...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Jun 23, 2010, 06:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,049
Posted By starams5
I've been using Koolance blocks for a about a...

I've been using Koolance blocks for a about a year and a half now on my older rig. Had to plan ahead, the HyperX heatsinks were fairly easy to remove so I went with the Kingston modules. I'm using...
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Jun 22, 2010, 08:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,843
Posted By starams5
Glad you got it sorted out, and good shooting on...

Glad you got it sorted out, and good shooting on your part.
Forum: General Hardware Jun 22, 2010, 01:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,152
Posted By starams5
CMPSU-650HX, Radeon HD 5770, and Seven...

CMPSU-650HX, Radeon HD 5770, and Seven Transformation Pack (just kidding).
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Jun 20, 2010, 08:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,948
Posted By starams5
I agree, rare occasion. People just push the...

I agree, rare occasion. People just push the chip back down into the socket if it's an issue. If its still loose after pushing the chip back into the socket, the socket was defective to begin with....
Forum: General Software Jun 20, 2010, 05:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,934
Posted By starams5
Ya, run a virus scan. The culprit could also be...

Ya, run a virus scan. The culprit could also be 3rd party software or any number of things, see quote.

http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=1295998
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Jun 20, 2010, 04:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,948
Posted By starams5
Then he'll have to RMA the board (or return it). ...

Then he'll have to RMA the board (or return it). You're right, it is soldered on. Thought all the P5xxx boards had removable chips, but not this one.....what a pain in the butt.
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Jun 20, 2010, 04:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,843
Posted By starams5
The fix above have worked for others when having...

The fix above have worked for others when having problems with EG, but in some cases it don't work for others. I disabled Express Gate in the bios and personally don't use the feature.
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Jun 20, 2010, 04:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,843
Posted By starams5
Try resetting/clearing Express Gate by disabling...

Try resetting/clearing Express Gate by disabling it under the "Tools" tab in the bios, reboot then re-enable EG. Clear the user data as well.
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Jun 20, 2010, 03:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,948
Posted By starams5
The symptoms indicate a corrupt a bios "it...

The symptoms indicate a corrupt a bios "it displayed an Intel image but some of the image was missing", sure hate you have to buy a PSU and don't have another on-hand for testing. I'm not sure of...
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Jun 20, 2010, 02:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,948
Posted By starams5
The PSU is under powered (or defective), or the...

The PSU is under powered (or defective), or the bios is corrupt. Like the others suggested, test with another PSU if possible.
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