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 | My personal thoughts on this subject... The i7 completely destroys the FX-8350 in terms of raw performance. For the applications you mentioned in your original post, the i7 is the obvious choice. However, the i7 does not come cheap, at least $100 more than the FX-8350, if not more. I …  |
 | Best to search up what kind of motherboard or PC you have on Google to see what type of RAM it takes. They seem compatible from the info that you've posted though, but don't quote me on it.  |
 | Have you tried a different VGA cable or monitor? The fact that it seems to be exhibiting the same issue with 2 VGAs, a clear CMOS and different RAM might suggest such a thing. Is there any hard disk activity or sounds from the OS as it boots? If so, … |
| | Could it be the power supply? The fact that it only boots up properly sometimes and works OK other times might suggest that the power supply is at fault. Try swapping out the power supply if at all possible. Those things have a tendency to show behaviour such as this... |
| | Most desktop PCs will beep to confirm that the POST (Power On Self Test) has completed successfully. This is not the case with most modern laptops, however most laptops and desktops will beep when an error condition prevents them from completing their power on self test. |
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