Recent content by TampaGamer

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    Upgrade Possibilities for Asus A8V Deluxe

    Here is my current build: Asus A8V Athlon64 3500+ (newcastle skt 939) 1g OCZ DDR3200 RAM BFG GF6800Ultra WinXP:Home SP2 22" display 1024x768x32@75hz PSU - Silverstone Zeus 520W Silverstone Temjin 6 Windtunnel case I am considering upgrading the processor and adding another 1gb RAM...
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    Whats the best application for making backup copies of DVD's?

    Anyone heard anything good or bad about this software? http://www.dvdwizardpro.com/ or software called "1click" Looking to make-up backup copies of my collection (both CD games and DVD movies) so my kids don't scatch them and would prefer one-touch copying (I don't need to rip or...
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    ASUS A8V SATA and IDE config....newbie questions

    OK. I got it working. Just in case anybody else has the same problem - I did not the use the enclosed CD that came with the ASUS MB, I went to VIA's website and downloaded the latest drivers (in this case the 4.10 SATA Drivers). I then made a floppy and put the SATA drivers for XP on them and...
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    ASUS A8V SATA and IDE config....newbie questions

    I have a similar problem with an ASUS A8V Deluxe build that I am trying to complete. I did the above switch and have a Seagate SATA in SATA1 (non-raid) and a SegateUltra ATA in sec IDE (optical is primary IDE). Problem is trying to install WindowsXP Home ed w/ Sp2 included OEM disk. Even if I...
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    ASUS A8N SLI DELUXE - PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

    Well spoke NCIX, they are sold out, so cancelled my order. I was in line at ATACOM, but spoke to their rep before they closed today and they said they were scheduled to receive several shipments this week and they have all been delayed until next week, she also said they had over 100+...
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    6800 Availability

    Any in the PCI-e variety?
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    *** Official ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe (nForce4) Thread ***

    Thanks bap4201! How many hours has yours been up and running?
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    *** Official ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe (nForce4) Thread ***

    Over on the tech forums, one user indicates that there may be a potential recall on the first batch. http://forums.anandtech.com/me...7690&enterthread=y Has anyone else heard this?
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    Thoughts on this ViewSonic 22"

    Any suggestions on a good LCD with similar viewable area and price. I am open to suggestions, but to be honest I always thought CRTs were more dependable and hardy (I have two kids under 3).
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    Thoughts on this ViewSonic 22"

    *bump* no comments?
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    * ASUS A8N-SLI experiences/results/issues

    GoBucks - got a link to the vidcard? What did you end up getting?
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    Thoughts on this ViewSonic 22"

    Thinking about getting this to replace (i.e. hand-down to my wife) my aging ViewSonic A90: http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=24-116-234&depa=0 Anyone have this? Comments?
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    New Silverstone Case! TJ06-S

    Thanks for the links to the TJ06 reviews. It apears that the stock 80mm fan is extremely noisy according the reviewers. What do people suggest for a decent replacement? I would like to order it along with the case. Also, the reviews indicate that a good potential PSU would be one with...
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    High-End GF 6800 PCI-E Spotted? Post Here

    As the topic title indicates, please post links if you have spotted any in stock. Recently, I (and many others I am sure) grabbed an ASUS A8N SLI, but unfortunately do not have a high-end GPU yet. Please post here if you have seen any in stock. Thanks
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    *** Official ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe (nForce4) Thread ***

    Slightly off topic, but relevant too many of us waiting for the A8N - those of you that are getting PCI-e high-end cards - where are you getting them from???