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Does this not work? I mean, if someone has been through it already and has posted a fix that may be the solution, why not give it a shot?

svchost.exe stresses the cpu when looking for updates. It's a common thing and is very noticeable on single core cpu's. It also uses a hefty amount of RAM when doing so. Normally, if you have updates set to "Check for updates but let me choose whether to download or install them", it performs the task when you first boot up your system. If you have updates set to "Install updates automatically (recommended)", it checks on boot up as well as the schedule you have specified. Note: Be sure that the process isn't scvhost.exe (notice it's scv not svc). I was infected with that virus before and just decided to format/fresh install. It was very annoying and hard to get rid of.

I knew you wouldn't stop until you got it. Nice one.

Need more validation links so users with results in the ORB can compare properly. My Compare URL: http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=1198068 Very nice results Van. Your processor & graphics card are a monster match up. You'll be hitting 11K before the day is over with. Thxz for the link. Don't know if my results will improve with the extra gig of ram I put in. Guess I'll OC and test soon.

I don't think the bios settings will help as your Nvidia AGP card is working fine at 8x already. Nothing would have to be changed to switch to a new card. Well, possibly the AGP Aperture Size if you're going from 128MB of GDDR SDRAM to 512MB, but that wouldn't affect installing a new card as it's a performance setting. The X1650Pro was the first card you tried on the fresh install of Windows correct? Also, do you have all of your Windows updates? Although I've only received the vga error when my chipset drivers were not installed, .Net Framwork is required for installing AMD/ATI's Catalyst Control Center.

Before reading below, can you download the attachment, extract it, and run it. The Intel

Actually, Blunted, there is. I need the exact manufacturer/model of the motherboard? Are you use Everest to detect hardware?

Normally, that would indicate that your chipset drivers are not properly installed. What are your exact system specs?

Great setup bryan. Very neat & Clean. Your future gaming/server rig is going to be sweet. I have a feeling that you are going to change your mind on the 7300 GT before the final build. What are your current specs?

Welcome back solidsnake! If you're not sure about the processor type, try the application from the following link to identify it. It's free. See here: http://www.testmy.net/forum/index.php?topic=19088.msg216497;topicseen#new

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My acrylic case in the very first post is full of dust now. It looks terrible. When I decide to get completely new hardware, I'm going to dismantle it, clean it thoroughly, and put in new fans (with filters this time ). Walk-through is cool Nos. What kind of system are you building? You have a pretty tight setup there DruNk. Lost of stuff going on. Which instrument do you play? I've never seen a "Cave" so well kept. I concur. Rockin' rig DjVaGGo. It looks super sweet in the dark. What's the size of the new monitor, 24"? Damn Van! Soooo much power!! I'll bet gaming has never felt so good! BTW, Are you planning to SLI that beast?

:2funny: I'm bringing "Sexy Back" Shug, 1 pocket protector at a time!

Nice VB! Case is way cool. I bet that screen is amazing (I love CRT's). What are the internal specs? If it ain't broke... That's a great overclock as well (1.83GHz stock to 2.2GHz). You should think about throwing an X1950 Pro AGP card in (or an X1650XT AGP).

Any new systems/parts to show off for 2007? Van, I saw your PC Pitstop final score. It was like six thousand plus. What kind of monster are you hiding over there?