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ElRey · Jun 07, 2005, 06:40 PM // 18:40

im gettin a leadtek 6800. Look at FINAL computer parts, not parts that im buying.

And also, dont review what was already reviewed. Tuskenraid, thanks for trying to help, but i dont know of any 300w psu that im buying.

Algren Cole · Jun 07, 2005, 06:43 PM // 18:43

if your parts are already on the way then best of luck building it...and I hope you enjoy it. it's gonna be a nice system.

just so you know. I've ordered a good amount of hardware through newegg...and I love them. I purchase through newegg almost exclusively...but they have a large problem with DOA...so don't get frustrated if some of your parts are DOA. They have an amazing RMA program.

ElRey · Jun 07, 2005, 06:51 PM // 18:51

what is DOA and RMA? Return? I seriously dont understand that. And by the way, why do you think Corsair ValueRAM will be so screwed up

Algren Cole · Jun 07, 2005, 06:54 PM // 18:54

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Originally Posted by ElRey

what is DOA and RMA? Return? I seriously dont understand that. And by the way, why do you think Corsair ValueRAM will be so screwed up

DOA - Dead on Arrival
RMA - Return Merchandise Authorization

nah The ValueRAM will work perfectly. it's just that valueRAM has lower core settings and voltage levels. So It performs on a lower level than 'performance' RAM. I tend to purchase higher quality RAM over Higher Storage RAM. Corsair makes great RAM, best available (IMHO), so I expect you'll like even the ValueRAM.

ElRey · Jun 07, 2005, 07:02 PM // 19:02

Thanks. Will a 350w psu be able to run all my FINAL COMPUTER PARTS?

Algren Cole · Jun 07, 2005, 07:09 PM // 19:09

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Originally Posted by ElRey

Thanks. Will a 350w psu be able to run all my FINAL COMPUTER PARTS?

a 120w PSU will be able to run it....will it be able to run it stable under full load??....honestly, I don't think so. But it's always worth trying. If you start to experience problems with power replace it. See the one nice thing about your RAM is that it's gonna be real real easy on your PSU. You might not have any problems at all. Everyone can claim they know this and they know that about building a computer...but different applications work for different people. My buddy runs a 300w PSU on his system and it works perfectly fine for him. It's all about trial and error. Put it in and give it shot. Though you might want to consider looking at newegg. If they advertised a 420w PSU....they owe you a 420w PSU, even if it was a printing error.

ElRey · Jun 07, 2005, 07:16 PM // 19:16

How do i check what is the watts on my PSU when its finally built to see if its 350 or 420?

Dirkiess · Jun 07, 2005, 07:19 PM // 19:19

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Originally Posted by ElRey

How do i check what is the watts on my PSU when its finally built to see if its 350 or 420?

It will have a label on it.

Killion · Jun 07, 2005, 07:19 PM // 19:19

6600 GT, Nvidia owns Ati 9800.

Dirkiess · Jun 07, 2005, 07:37 PM // 19:37

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Originally Posted by Killion

6600 GT, Nvidia owns Ati 9800.

Please, don't turn this post into an NVidia V ATI thread. If you have no constructive advice, then please don't reply.

This guy is confused enough as it is already with everything being said and these sorts of comments are not accepted here and are frowned upon by Forum Admin as Fanboism.

Thank you.

CtrlAltDel · Jun 07, 2005, 07:55 PM // 19:55

only suggestion is that i tell people if they are building a computer to game on, the most important things they are buying are the video card and the memory...so dont skimp there

Killion · Jun 07, 2005, 10:09 PM // 22:09

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Originally Posted by Dirkiess

Please, don't turn this post into an NVidia V ATI thread. If you have no constructive advice, then please don't reply.

This guy is confused enough as it is already with everything being said and these sorts of comments are not accepted here and are frowned upon by Forum Admin as Fanboism.

Thank you.

Look at the enormous carebear.

This nvidia card versus the ati - price = the nvidia wins. simple as that.

Dirkiess · Jun 07, 2005, 10:13 PM // 22:13

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Originally Posted by Killion

Look at the enormous carebear.

This nvidia card versus the ati - price = the nvidia wins. simple as that.

Then stop looking in the mirror.

ElRey · Jun 07, 2005, 11:52 PM // 23:52

Does newegg have a reputation for delivering 1 day before it says it will be delivered? Im using Fedex Express Saver.

Algren Cole · Jun 08, 2005, 12:04 AM // 00:04

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Originally Posted by ElRey

Does newegg have a reputation for delivering 1 day before it says it will be delivered? Im using Fedex Express Saver.

they don't have a reputation for delivering 1 day ahead of schedule....they're never late though. Once it leaves the newegg wharehouse there isn't much newegg has to do with it...at that point it's Fedex

ElRey · Jun 08, 2005, 11:59 PM // 23:59

I finally installed the heatsink after much turbulation and hassle, but now, the ram looks sorta loose. Is this normal?

Dirkiess · Jun 09, 2005, 04:23 AM // 04:23

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Originally Posted by ElRey

I finally installed the heatsink after much turbulation and hassle, but now, the ram looks sorta loose. Is this normal?

What do you mean by loose? If you mean it moves up and down, and side to side quite a lot, then may be a problem. If it just moves slightly side to side, then that's pretty normal. Memory isn't rock solid tight, as you wouldn't get it in the slot otherwise.

Oh, did the Memory Clips hook the memory into place properly and make sure you have the memory around the right way and seated properly. Memory only goes one way, so shouldn't be too hard, and normally, if slight pressure is put on it as you push, the clamps should just lock down.

ElRey · Jun 09, 2005, 12:22 PM // 12:22

Mine was totally different it had clamps that you had to push to the left and right, insert the memory, and push it back, but it just would not work that way so i just put the ram in one clip and tried to insert it diagonally into the other one, but it still did not work. So i have only 1 clip that is holding the ram, yet it doesnt move much, only about 1/4 mm when you try to move it.

Dirkiess · Jun 09, 2005, 03:13 PM // 15:13

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Originally Posted by ElRey

Mine was totally different it had clamps that you had to push to the left and right, insert the memory, and push it back, but it just would not work that way so i just put the ram in one clip and tried to insert it diagonally into the other one, but it still did not work. So i have only 1 clip that is holding the ram, yet it doesnt move much, only about 1/4 mm when you try to move it.

It sounds like you either have the wrong memory for your Mobo, or you haven't lined up the cutouts on the ram with the Notches in the Ram slots.

Memory will only go in one way and if you only have one clip down, you don't have it in right.

To put memory into a mobo, both clips need to be pushed to the side, line up the memory with the Notches and then firmly push into the Dimm slot the right way around, and this should automatically bring the clips down locking the Dimm into place.

If this isn't working for you, as I mentioned in this Post to begin with, if you are unsure what you are doing or having difficulties, before you break something, get a friend who has a lot more experience at this sort of thing than you, and ask for assistance.

Don't be afraid to ask for help, as not doing so, will cause you more grief and you will definitely break something.

If you don't want to take this advice, then accept the consequences of your actions.

ElRey · Jun 10, 2005, 07:40 PM // 19:40

Okay, so i sucessfully installed the ram, video card, heatsink, power supply, and cpu and dvd drive/hdd/floppy drive. Whenever i connect my Dell P780 monitor to my newly made system, i just get the "Monitor is in Power Save Mode. Activate using PC." The monitor does not recognize that i have it connected. I press delete but the bios does not come up. Any ideas?