Recent content by DrDon

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    New system running subpar

    Thermaltake 420W power supply. Not the best, but should be decent for what I got. I think?
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    New system running subpar

    Yes, the videocard is clocked the same as before (default). As for the memory being a "mass" pair-what exactly do you mean? Is there something that I am overlooking that I need to adjust to get the FSB stable at a minimum of 210mhz? I don't want a super overlocked system, just something a...
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    New system running subpar

    I just built a new system. It an A64 3500+ (939 newcastle), MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum, 512 x 2 Crucial Ballistix 3200, EVGA 6800 GT, and WD Raptor 3DMARK05 is giving me around 4450 marks, whereas my old system (3000+ (754), K8T Neo, 512 x 2 crucial 3 cas memory, WD Raptor) was giving me around...
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    Power surge issues after shutdown

    have a Shuttle AK31 v3.1 motherboard. As of lately I have been having some power surge issues or something of the sort. Meaning, when I do a shutdown from Windows XP or a manual shutdown by pushing the power button on the front of my case I still hear the fans pulsing at very low speeds and...
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    Vid Card recommendation for mid range system.

    I guess my main concern is my system performance being limited because of my Athlon XP 2100+ @ 2ghz. It's a CPU that is at least two years old now. So, my next logical question is-Is the performance difference between a 9800 Pro and a 6800nu worth the extra $100 (keeping in mind my slower...
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    Vid Card recommendation for mid range system.

    The more I think about it, I would almost prefer to go with the AGP 6600GT. Has there been a release date set? I know the PCIe version is due out this month supposedly....
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    Vid Card recommendation for mid range system.

    bump. Any more suggestions?
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    Vid Card recommendation for mid range system.

    I currently have a Athlon XP 2100+ which is overclocked to 2ghz (this is the highest CPU my Shuttle AK31 v3.1 can take), 512 mb Crucial PC 2100, and a GeForce 4 4600. I was originally going to do a complete upgrade to a A64, 6800GT, etc. but have come under some financial distress recently...