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Forum: Homebuilt PC's April 6th 07, 11:12 AM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 5
Views: 290
Posted By Peter Lykkegaard
8 core PC

wrote:

What motherboard works with dual Xeon 5300 processors?

As I wrote before you need a MB with socket 771 for Xeon 5300 series

Tyan has some boards called...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's April 5th 07, 03:26 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 5
Views: 290
Posted By Peter Lykkegaard
8 core PC

wrote:

What motherboard can support a 8 core machine = 2x quad core CPU?

You can get Xeon quad processors (5300 series)
Tyan has boards with dual slots, socket 771

What PSU...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's March 13th 07, 11:40 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 5
Views: 436
Posted By Peter Lykkegaard
Any views on Sapphire or Connect3d X1950 pro graphics card?

m wrote:

I strongly urge you to check the reviews on newegg and the supplier's
forums to see what problems are encountered. Sapphire's x1950pro has
been a disaster.

Oh btw on a third rig we...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's March 13th 07, 07:12 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 5
Views: 436
Posted By Peter Lykkegaard
Any views on Sapphire or Connect3d X1950 pro graphics card?

wrote:

I'm looking to upgrade my graphics, does anyone have experience of
either the Sapphire X1950 pro or the Connect3d X1950 pro graphics
card.

Don't buy the...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's March 9th 07, 04:01 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 15
Views: 854
Posted By Peter Lykkegaard
Denied! Computer RAM does not DO Dual Channel MODE

Teknowbabble wrote:

I just stuck in my neeeewww stick of Crucial 512 MB PC3200 (DDR400)
into my system, when up flashes, the ominous words, "Single Channel
Mode."

Any ideas?

Match pairs -...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's February 24th 07, 09:29 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 4
Views: 281
Posted By Peter Lykkegaard
Looking at PSU New Build Any comments

Trimble Bracegirdle wrote:

The main M.Board power connector is apparently 24 pin only...

Nahh check this image at newegg
http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/17-153-040-07.JPG

or...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's January 21st 07, 03:02 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 3
Views: 214
Posted By Peter Lykkegaard
Seasonic versus Antec

Dave wrote:

But I wouldn't choose a Hitachi over anything else just because Toms HW
says it has an edge of performance. The difference is
likely not significant, at all.

Thanks for the...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's January 21st 07, 12:46 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 3
Views: 214
Posted By Peter Lykkegaard
Seasonic versus Antec

Hi All

I am considering a Seasonic S12/500w versus Antec 550W Neo HE Power
Which to choose or is just a matter of preferences?

The PSU will feed an MSI K8N-NE4 FI equipped with an AMD 64 4000+ and...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's December 30th 06, 01:27 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 9
Views: 428
Posted By Peter Lykkegaard
XFX 7950 GT (PCI-e)..

johns wrote:

I would not doubt one bit that you get your RMA
back, and it is still broke.

I RMA'ed a Sapphire card and the card is not yet 14 days old and it'll be
send back for a refund
Only...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's December 28th 06, 07:51 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 9
Views: 428
Posted By Peter Lykkegaard
XFX 7950 GT (PCI-e)..

m wrote:

I can't recommend as I have no special knowledge in the GPU
department.

It's ok :)
What brand of PSU are you using for your own rig?
Could give me a pointer

I'll look through reviews...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's December 27th 06, 11:06 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 9
Views: 428
Posted By Peter Lykkegaard
XFX 7950 GT (PCI-e)..

m wrote:

The Sapphire X1950Pro base version(not the ultimate) is known to have
cooling problems.

I know - the card is RMA'ed at the shop

Suggest getting an alternative X1950Pro from HIS,...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's December 27th 06, 12:01 AM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 9
Views: 428
Posted By Peter Lykkegaard
XFX 7950 GT (PCI-e)..

Geoff wrote:
I bought a Sapphire X1950Pro for this rig but it crashed

You mean it is incompatible or defective hardware or ?

I'd suppose is was/is defective - just wondering
I have a...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's December 26th 06, 11:25 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 9
Views: 428
Posted By Peter Lykkegaard
Q: XFX 7950 GT (PCI-e)..

Hi

Would a XFX 7950 GT be able to run in a MIS K8 NEO4-FI mb equipped with an
Athlon64
4000+?
PSU is a SeaSonic S12 500w

I bought a Sapphire X1950Pro for this rig but it crashed and is...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's December 20th 06, 09:17 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 5
Views: 334
Posted By Peter Lykkegaard
IE7 something to watch out for

johns wrote:

So, for all the new installs, if you had IE6 homepage
set to a monster site like Google, IE7 will appear to
be crashed when you first access it.

Funny part is that I haven't seen...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's December 20th 06, 07:50 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 3
Views: 373
Posted By Peter Lykkegaard
Setting fanspeeds for XT1959Pro

m wrote:
I had this card also and returned it. It appears either the design is
poor(which I believe to be the case after comparing it's cooling to
competitive models) or they had a bad batch...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's December 20th 06, 01:49 AM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 3
Views: 373
Posted By Peter Lykkegaard
Setting fanspeeds for XT1959Pro

Hi

I have some problems with a Sapphire XT1950Pro I have bought recently
I have heavy flickering on the screen during load
Running in the 2D desktop it seems to be stable if I choose 16bit and not...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's December 14th 06, 10:54 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 46
Views: 1,660
Posted By Peter Lykkegaard
Vista---beautiful but deadly?

OSbandito wrote:

The new OS from Microsoft, it seems, will require massive upgrades in
hardware and massive compromises on privacy and copy-protection
issues.

Comparing with what PARC did...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's December 12th 06, 03:28 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 2
Views: 411
Posted By Peter Lykkegaard
Pwr supply for both Pentium 4 and Core 2 Extreme

Mike T. wrote:

You can buy an enermax liberty of around 600W (something GREATER than
500W) if you just want to make the purchase ONCE. From what I've
read, those have modular cables that will...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's December 7th 06, 01:00 AM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 12
Views: 390
Posted By Peter Lykkegaard
PC is down :(

Peter Lykkegaard wrote:

I really need som good advice for a serious problem I have with a
recently homebuild PC

I am a bit puzzled atm - I need a few hints about a new problem I had today
It...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's December 2nd 06, 11:28 AM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 8
Views: 631
Posted By Peter Lykkegaard
256-bit, 128MB Radeon 9800 Pro - Comparable to...?

Rod Speed wrote:

Is that because someone has kicked its arse off ?

That was my opinion - what is yours?
Or are you just trying to polish your inner wannabee troll as usual?

- Peter

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Forum: Homebuilt PC's December 2nd 06, 09:12 AM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 8
Views: 631
Posted By Peter Lykkegaard
256-bit, 128MB Radeon 9800 Pro - Comparable to...?

The Berzerker wrote:

Also, which new ATI card in the X series compares to the 9800 Pro? I'm
worried I could end up buying a new card that is inferior to it!

The 9800 pro was a really nice...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's December 1st 06, 09:10 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 0
Views: 186
Posted By Peter Lykkegaard
Comparing Athlon 64 X2 and Opteron 165

Hi

When comparing Athlon 64 X2 and Opteron 165 what's the difference if I was
to use one of these processors in a single CPU desktop system (for gaming
mostly)
Are they somewhat equal in...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's November 30th 06, 11:24 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 12
Views: 390
Posted By Peter Lykkegaard
PC is down :(

SAMF2000 wrote:

The hard drive could have been damaged...thats why you must use
start button to shut down. Starting and shutting could have damaged
important start up files... this can be...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's November 29th 06, 07:29 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 12
Views: 390
Posted By Peter Lykkegaard
PC is down :(

Mike T. wrote:

I believe the blue screen he's talking about is an internally
generated image coming from the monitor itself.

Correct (also what I think)

- Peter

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Forum: Homebuilt PC's November 28th 06, 10:46 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 12
Views: 390
Posted By Peter Lykkegaard
PC is down :(

Mike T. wrote:

I'm thinking optimistically here and hoping that your weak power
supply was killed by the line voltage problem. Start by swapping the
power supply. Get something fortron or...
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