But my computer is fixed. After replacing the video card and sound card, updating the drivers, rolling back drivers then, finally, reformatting. I found out it wasn't any of that.

When a local computer company "fixed" my computer, they didn't hook up my temp wires correctly. My CPU was running hot, needed some thermal paste. Yep, thermal paste. THAT'S F*CKING IT, GOD!

That sux. I would always request information on what was done to my computer when I took it somewhere to get fixed. After about 3 visits, I decided I could pretty much do all that stuff myself.

I took it to a place called Computer Nuts. Their logo was a squirrel holding a walnut. That was back when cd-burners were 1x speed.

Yep. The simplest of issues are usually the cause of stupid problems.

It really sucks when you beat your head against the wall trying to figure it out too.

wow that sucks.

Should put an ample amount, but not too much that it oozes everywhere!, when you build your computer and you should never have any problems.

What a shitty and stupid problem to have. At least you figured it out.