it's a standard modem given to me by cox.
it's preatty old and dusty. i randomly lose connections and get random lockups.
is this common with old modems ? so i decided to order this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16825122104
i'v been using this dollar store mousepad for years and i want to make a switch to compliment my mx1000.
I play alot of Fps games so the mousepad can't crap out on me :)
of course i cleaned it off.. down to the last particle of dust and made sure the surface was CLEAN CLEAN
applied as5.. the size was like the A in AMD on the cpu heatspreader
if your dorm as carpet.. take your socks off to disperse static.. static = death to pc parts
make sure you friend does the same ...lol
do a barebone ( cpu/videocard/1stick of ram) lay the motherboard on a cardboard box and start it up
there's more.. but i'm sure your friend knows...
to eliminate a short in the case
i did a naked startup on a foam pad with a s.754 3k+ and a geil value ram 3200
hooked up the videocard and i pushed the onboard start button and i didn't get any beeps or a post
so to rule out the videocard.. i took the card out and only started it with...
i'm using the moniter right now with no problem
my powersupply is enough since i don't have power hungry parts
only suspect is the mobo or the cpu
i did notice it was around 48C in the bios screen before i started the format
every part is new
i was at the hdd format step and it was exactly at 76%
and out of nowhere my comp just shutdown
so i tried powering it up and i got "please check cable signal"
-took out ram and tried another one = no success
-did a barebone startup = no success
-took out ram...
ASUS "A7N8X-E Deluxe" nForce2 Ultra 400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU -RETAIL
AMD Mobile Athlon XP 2500+, 266 FSB, 512K Cache, 45 Watt - OEM
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with a 6800gt i'm sure it will kick ass for a...
my refund was processed and they sent me a email confirming it..
well does the money go right back to my CC directly
or do they send me a check etc
b/c in the screen.. under my billing info
it says fedex express
omg i'm having the EXACT same problem with my dfi lanparty nf3
the thing is computer worked fine for about 1 week .. i had no OS installed.. just basic bios checks i did for about a week...
week later xp home comes from newegg.. try to install .. turn it on.. i get "PLEASE CHECK SIGNAL...
i'm having the same problem
i'm waiting for my new g.card to get here
all i get on the moniter is "PLEASE CHECK SIGNAL CABLE"
people say that is a video card related problem
i put AS5 on my cpu so overheating isn't a problem.. no bent pins
right now i'm on a real tight budget
so i need a new card so i can wait for the 6800 to really drop down to the $150~200 area..
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-320&depa=1
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-145-076&depa=1...
fx = mx series but they just replaced the m with a f so it sounds more aggresive
f= furious
m=mediocre
those are the words that come to mind when i think about those 2 letter
when i pressed the power button.. everything fired up fans/hdd/cdrw/mobo LED's
but it wouldn't post beyond that...
it posted fine before my failed attempt..
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when i rebooted.. i pressed the power button and waited 5 seconds for it shutdown ..
so it's more likely have been the videocard b/c my moniter is working great on my other system which i am using right now...
so i'm guessing the whole multiple restarts during the serial key process of...
i feel you... i know exactly what's like to buy a EXPENSIVE computer
only to assemble it and have problems
nothings impossible..
if it's unstable.. it could be the powersupply.. if i were you i would have bought a OCZ/Fortron
powersupply is #1 reason for high end systems to have...
guys at first i used the pirated xp PRO
newegg delivered xp HOME 3 days ago..
this problem started on that day
before i had both xp's.. i was able to go into bios and check stuff out but could not get the system started b/c of no xp cd
right when i got the xp HOME.. i get "PLEASE...
is it common for the "no boot" situation to be fixed by clearing the CMOS?
b/c i certainly think it's a bios problem b/c before this everything powered up and i was in bios and the whole 9 yards...
the part where i got stuck was the serial key identification ... since i had none.. i...
yes i have learned alot building this setup :o
dfi landparty nforce 3
amd 64 s.754 3000+
WD 80 gig 7200 rpm IDE
xfx 6600gt
thermaltake pure power 420W
Geil Value Ram pc3200 512x2
LiteOn CdRw
i press the Power Button
all fans/hdd/cdrw spins up with video card fan spinning too
on my moniter i get nothing but "PLEASE CHECK SIGNAL CABLE"
the thing is.. it worked like 1 week ago but i had to wait a week for my "legit" xp cd .. i failed trying to install a torrented xp pro...