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hulkster:
i looked up the cheapest core 2 duo cpu on newegg and here it is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115206 ....$119!  i could get an amd quad core with mobo for around $300 or less.

at this point its a better investment to replace my cpu and mobo...at least in my opinion.  what do you guys think?

btw, this is my gaming rig that im using to play fallout 3, and soon...diablo 3. 

knave:
Replacing the Mobo and CPU is a good option...I would see if the ram is good first plus make sure it is compatable with the new Motherboard if you plan to reuse it.

Just a fleeting thought...I once had a PC that would not boot due to a grounding issue. But baring that I'd still check the other components.

 take the upgrade route, I think newegg has some pretty good deals.

hulkster:
k update....

im typing on the formerly known as BSOD pc.   :dunno

yeah, so i read some stuff on the internet today about people having the same problem with this mobo.  resetting the cmos ended up letting me post again.  i think....just think.....it has something to do with this mobo and the way it handles more than 3gb of ram.  im not sure at this point, so im just working on one stick...2gb of ram total. 

so im not sure whats going on yet because ive only left the pc up for a few minutes.  so we'll see.

lordtodd75:

--- Quote from: lordtodd75 on January 29, 2009, 03:44:39 pm ---1 - make sure all of your fans are running, especially your processor fan. I did not see this mentioned.

2 - take lithium battery out that powers the cmos. wait about 10 to 15 minutes. put it back in and try to boot up.

3 - remove all hardware not needed ie. graphics card (if you have onboard), sound card (same), all but one stick of ram. boot up

let me know what happens when you try all of this.

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guess you missed my post. you could have got to this point a long time ago  ;) glad you are finally getting somewhere without having to spend cash.

edit: for spelling mistake

hulkster:

--- Quote from: lordtodd75 on February 06, 2009, 01:11:24 pm ---
--- Quote from: lordtodd75 on January 29, 2009, 03:44:39 pm ---1 - make sure all of your fans are running, especially your processor fan. I did not see this mentioned.

2 - take lithium battery out that powers the cmos. wait about 10 to 15 minutes. put it back in and try to boot up.

3 - remove all hardware not needed ie. graphics card (if you have onboard), sound card (same), all but one stick of ram. boot up

let me know what happens when you try all of this.

--- End quote ---

guess you missed my post. you could have got to this point a long time ago  ;) glad you are finally getting somewhere without having to spend cash.

edit: for spelling mistake

--- End quote ---

well i know it sounds like i wasnt listening but the kicker was the resetting the cmos.  see, i upgraded from 2gb to 4gb of ram and was working FINE for a month.  then all of a sudden the blue screens.  after a few reboots and stuff testing other components other than ram, it got to the point where it wouldnt post at all.  yes i tried taking out all but 1 ram stick, but because my mobo is half retarded.....it doesnt have an onboard speaker.  so theres no way to hear system beeps or anything.  yes i promise, i checked the manual and forums to be sure.  so i tried everything everyone said but because of weird circumstances it seemed like the ram wasnt the issue.  make sense??   :cheers:

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