Recent content by solso

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    Sound Card Recommendation

    I have a lot of high bitrate MP3s, some WMAs, and some other.
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    Need Cooling Recommendation for OCing an 8400 Wolfdale

    the mobo will be an abit35 pro. the case is a cheap $50 typical size(?) case.
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    Which DDR2 Memory to Buy?

    idk how high im going to OC to... depends on a couple other factors like temp/resulting fps of OC/hardware. i realize good RAM is cheap right now; id just like to make sure i get the best bang for my buck.
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    Sound Card Recommendation

    I have E4C earbuds and have never used a sound card other than what is onboard. I listen to music a couple of hours each day on my computer, as well as play video games. Am I missing out? Or is this money better spent on a headphone amp that I can use when I listen to music on my iPod? My...
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    Need Cooling Recommendation for OCing an 8400 Wolfdale

    Hi guys, I'm building a new system and am going to be OCing an 8400 Wolfdale CPU. I would like to stick to air cooling. I have heard that a Tuniq something-or-other is a good cooler. I know nothing beyond this, so I have come here for some help. My budget for cooling is ~$50. Thank you!
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    Which DDR2 Memory to Buy?

    My budget for memory is something like $150 or less for 4GB. For the CPU, I plan on overclocking an 8400 wolfdale. I'm going to use this computer for gaming: mostly TF2, but perhaps some more demanding games in the future. I would like to be able to buy from newegg. Is my budget too small...
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    MSI K8N Neo Platinum (754) Audio Problems

    Thanks for the advice, but it appears neither suggestion worked. I'll keep messing around with settings/drivers and see if I can make a miracle happen.
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    MSI K8N Neo Platinum (754) Audio Problems

    I've been having problems with the audio quality with this board. It seems that no matter what I try I cannot get rid of the static. I have tried installing the AC 97 drivers but this didn't help. I just today went out and bought a new sound card - Santa Cruz Turtle Beach 5.1 - hoping this...