Recent content by seanjohnnj

I've been happy with the Asus P5B-E. (965 chipset) Running similar set-up (E6600 and EVGA 8800GTX). Stability is been great using Vista. No OC yet, but thinking of going to a modest 3.0Ghz. Set-up was very easy (this was my first build). Only complaint is the cd shipped had programs that...

I'm having the same problem. Thought it was USB related, but problem persists with all USB disconnected. Found that by disconnecting the speakers (analog mini-out), the problem goes away entirely, and system sleeps & resumes properly. Removed the SoundMax app/drivers that came with my...

KRK is a good suggestion. Also might look at Dynaudio or Mackie. I think active monitors are a great way to go if music is your primary use, and sound detail/quality is importatnt to you. but I'd spring for a high quality active monitor with at a good low end response and forget about the...

thx, will rma it. aberforth, helpful post, was looking for that info the other day. i'll just complete my build with the x300 for now, it'll be fun to see how well vista ultimate handles the new 2407 with this card whn i install. well, i loved the vic 20, so it cant be that bad.

Hi all, long time lurker, first post, first build. Question is, do I have a dead card here or am I missing something? Setting up a new system, based largely on the great Anandtech Jan buyers guide: OCZ Gamextreme 600W PS Asus P5B-E C2D 6600E 2Gb SuperTalent DDR2 800 Raptor X 150Gb...