Recent content by dansthunder

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    Swapping Motherboards with SATA Raid -- Will it work?

    I have an Abit AV8 MB, and I have two 250 SATA drives in a mirrored array on that board. (Using built in Via raid) I'd like to swap out my board to a newer nforce board. Like maybe the MSI K8N neo2 What are the odds that I'll be able to take my existing Windows XP install / raid array...
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    Has anyone found a place to buy 3800+ Venice?

    I have to have a 3800+ cpu by Thursday, and I *HOPE* that the Venice cores are actually out by then. If anyone finds an etailer selling, please let me know! Thanks!
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    A64 Price Jump

    http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant...roduct_Code=120423&Category_Code=AMD64 They have the 3500+ 90nm OEM for $265, free shipping. I paid $245 for mine about a week ago.
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    Abit AV8 233 FSB limitation? 2563Mhz limit?

    Well I'll be! I set my HTT x4, and now I"m running at 2610 stable. SWEET! I can confirm that a HTT x3 will limit you to a 233 FSB on an Abit AV8 rev 1.1 Just finished another level of Doom3, and SuperPI runs fine. My temps under load are 41-43 C, I'm running a swiftech water...
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    Abit AV8 233 FSB limitation? 2563Mhz limit?

    Yes, it's got a PCI/AGP lock, and it's enabled. I can pick any multiplier, as long as I don't go over 233 fsb. As you can see, the cpu runs fine at stock voltages at 2450ish, and dropping it to a 2400, with a lower multiplier and higher clocks results in a crap fest of errors, no boot, etc...
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    Abit AV8 233 FSB limitation? 2563Mhz limit?

    After getting my RMA replacement AV8 from abit, (rev 1.0 to rev 1.1 now), I'm finally able to overclock! However, it seems that I can't get above a 233 FSB to boot up windows. Memtest86+ passes fine, but no "error free" bootup. I'm running an AV8 rev1.1 w/ latest bios, a 3500+ winchester...
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    Can't overclock for beans -- help -- AV8

    I have my cpu speed on user define already. I can change everything but the cpu multiplier. It stays grayed out. I've already got a rma in the works. Thanks Dan
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    Can't overclock for beans -- help -- AV8

    The Cat: The multiplier section is grayed out. page up / down changes what ever field I'm on -- I just can't get to the multiplier. I'm glad to hear that the 3500 should be able to get to 2600mhz. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside! :) My power supply puts out: +5V @ 40A +12V...
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    Can't overclock for beans -- help -- AV8

    Thanks so much! I didn't even think to contact Abit. My motherboard is a Rev 1.0, and my serial number is ~#900 It makes sense that the pci/agp lock isn't working, because I keep getting vpu recover errors on my ATI X800. Ahhh I'm so relieved. Maybe 2600 Mhz IS in my future after...
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    Can't overclock for beans -- help -- AV8

    I've been bitten by the overclocking bug, and it's bugging me that I can't overclock for beans. I just replaced my NewCastle 3500+ with a Winchester 3500+ and the best I'm able to do is 2453.3 Mhz. This is on the very first Abit AV8 that was released (~Aug'04) -- I'm guessing rev 1.0 at...