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    Which PCI-e 6600GT to get?

    I have a Gigabyte 6600GT.. works well. The fan isn't very loud at all, however I replaced it anyway with a VF700 for lower temps/complete silence. Upgrading from a Dell, it was difficult adjusting to fan noise, so I had to make everything completely silent. All in all, its a very good card.
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    battle of the cooler masters

    Personally having a Centurion 5, I definitely recommend it.
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    A8N-SLI and Kingston HyperX PC3200

    System specs: Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe (1003 bios) AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Winchester core (currently at stock speed, 2ghz) 1 gig (2x512) Kingston HyperX PC3200 Gigabyte GeForce 6600GT OCZ ModStream 450w 40gig Maxtor DiamondMax Plus D470X ATA133 (according to Everest.. HDD taken from ~3 year old...
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    A8N-SLI and Kingston HyperX PC3200

    I have it at 2-3-3-6 T1 at stock voltage.. ran memtest all night (2,550%) and got 1 error.. thats considered stable right? :P When I have my timings at 2-3-2-6 T1.. its stable withing Windows etc, however memtest detects a bunch of errors, like some numbers not matching up or something.. Is...
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    A8N-SLI and Kingston HyperX PC3200

    I'm mostly curious what kind of timings (using safe voltages) people with this motherboard/ram combination have achieved. I know the Kingston HyperX PC 3200 is rated at 2-3-2-6 T1, however I have been unable to reach these timings (Windows will not load, computer restarts over and over etc)...
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    System gallery!

    Hahaha! :laugh:
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    Coolermaster Centurion 5

    Its a really nice case. I have one and like it very much.. keeps very cool. The PSU that comes with the case isn't that loud (I'm sure other fans inside your computer are louder than it anyway). What are the specs of the computer you're making? Its not a very powerful PSU.. just something to...
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    35ms LCD monitor + gaming

    It's a cheap Dell 15inc (E151FP) LCD monitor (free monitor upgrade with purchase of a computer).. and I see zero ghosting while playing Counter Strike. The response time is 35ms.. is this due to the monitor being so small? I know people complain about ghosting on the 19inc Dell 1905FP that has...
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    Dell Ultra Sharp 1905FP

    Anandtech gave it a good rating, saying its above average compared to other monitors.. and that its on par with the much more pricey Samsung monitor with nearly identical specs. Was looking for some other feedback, whether its an acceptable LCD for gaming. I don't play alot of games, but I do...
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    Why not run my PSU without its cover/enclosure to cool it better?

    Fyi, Memtest checks your memory.. won't really heat up your CPU. Run Prime95 torture test on the "In-place large FFTs" setting and I assure you your CPU temp will increase.
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    Zalman says NB47J Northbridge cooler fits A8N-SLI

    Ptr, does the Zalman fan also help cool the NB47-J? It looks like its in a way where excess air could blow onto the heatsink and help cool it a bit. Let me know.. I'll soon have this quiet combo.
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    Is it my A8N or my PSU?

    Right before it stopped working, did you cut power to the motherboard.. like turn off your PSU using the back switch, or unplug the cable? Supposedly back when the board came out this was a problem after updating the bios using Asus Update Utility.. me and a few other people had this problem...
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    Is it my A8N or my PSU?

    So.. nothing is turning on but fans and such? If so, I had this exact same problem after updating the bios using the Asus Update Utility. I tried everything; new PSU, resetting the cmos a hundred times, etc. Nothing seemed to work. Something went wrong that was unrecoverable. I had to RMA...
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    Is it my A8N or my PSU?

    Try resetting the cmos. There is a little jumper near the battery. Turn off your computer, unplug the power cord.. make sure there is ZERO power to the motherboard. Pop out the battery on the motherboard (they say to in the Asus manual anyway). Move the jumper from prongs 1 and 2 to 2 and 3...
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    Zalman says NB47J Northbridge cooler fits A8N-SLI

    Silence is beautiful... Replaced the loud pos chipset fan today with a Zalman NB47J.. My idle temps for the "Motherboard" went from 32c to 26c... The heatsink isn't even warm to the touch... Works beautifully!!
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    SilenX Fans

    Well I'm comparing it to the Vantec Stealth 120mm, which is 28dba for only 53 cfm so.. This SilenX one blows it away.. and 25 bucks for the fan (ordering online), I'd like some user feedback before getting something that may disappoint me. I don't think my 120mm Cooler Master fan that came with...
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    SilenX Fans

    Looking at the specs of the SilenX Fans.. 120mm is 58cfm while generating 14dBa, and the 80mm produces 27cfm with only 14dBa.. are these specs truthful? Thats really nice.. If so, I'm considering getting a few of those.
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    Zalman says NB47J Northbridge cooler fits A8N-SLI

    So, installing a VF700 onto the graphics card is producing air that blows onto the NB47J? Is it a substantial amount of air or fairly insignificant? Also, do the Arctic Cooler NV Silencers help out in this same way or is the VF700 a bit better in this aspect? Edit: If anyone has a picture...
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    OCZ 450w Modstream

    Warranty is void if you open the PSU.. I have that same PSU but recently the fan inside started making a repetative clanking noise. I asked them if I could just replace the fan. The OCZ guy said to just RMA it because of the warranty. I didn't want to pay shipping costs (paid too much...
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    "Official" DFI nF4 Ultra-D / SLI-DR Thread

    WAY too many posts here to search through them all for the answer to my question.. However, I'm wondering how loud the chipset fan on the DFI SLI board is? I know the Asus one is a loud mofo.. wondering how the DFI compares.
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    a8n-sli chipset heatsink fan

    Nevermind, figured it out
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    SpeedFan

    Nevermind, figured it out.. thanks!
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    SpeedFan

    This may be a stupid question.. but how do I change the pwms to software control? Is it in SpeedFan somewhere?
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    a8n-sli chipset heatsink fan

    People using SpeedFan to control fan speeds: how do you control them? I have a Zalman 7000 al-cu plugged into the CPU fan slot and a Vantec Stealth 80mm plugged into the chassis 1 slot.. however adjusting the percentages on SpeedFan for those slots does nothing.. is there an "Apply Settings"...
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    SpeedFan

    How do I use SpeedFan to control my fan speeds? I have an A8N-SLI Deluxe motherboard.. I've read posts about people using SpeedFan to control fan speeds with this motherboard however it doesnt seem to be working. Its monitoring my fan speeds correctly, however adjusting the fan speed...
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    Vcore/Vdimm voltages

    What about the CPU voltage? Im running an Athlon 64 3200+ Winchester at 2.4ghz (240x10).. whats the downside to using auto voltages with the CPU? Just curious.
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    Vcore/Vdimm voltages

    I was wondering if there is any negative effect to using auto voltages when overclocking. Should I manually adjust or leave it on auto for the most optimal voltages for the settings? Just curious.
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    Quietest yet most effective fans?

    I have a Coolermaster Centurion case, and the stock fans it came with seem to be fairly loud. I also have an Asus A8N-SLI so that little chipset fan isn't helping much, so I'm thinking I'll switch to the Zalman NB passive cooler. However I want to try replacing the 120mm exhaust fan and 80mm...
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    Thermalright XP-120 and DFI Lanparty UT NF3 250

    Anyone know for sure if this HSF will fit on this particular motherboard? DFI "LANPARTY UT nF3 250Gb" NVIDIA nForce3 250GB Chipset Motherboard Looking to cool down my processor a bit and everyone has recommended this heatsink with a panaflo 120mm fan. Don't want to get it if it won't fit...
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    Need help overclocking 3200+ .90 on A8N-SLI

    I recommend one of the OCZ Modstreams. I have the 450w (26a on 12v rail) and it runs perfect, very very quiet too (I can't hear it anyway). The modular cables is a major plus too. Perfectly stable overclocked to 2.4ghz (240HTT x 10): A8N-SLI Deluxe Athlon 64 3200+ Kingston HyperX pc3200
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    3200 winchester @ 2.4?

    I have.. very stable. My specs: Athlon64 3200 Winchester Kingston HyperX pc3200 Asus A8N-SLI Settings: 4x HT 240HTT 10x multiplier; 1.55v vcore RAM set to DDR333 (2-3-3-7 T1 auto timings); 2.8v 30c idle, 39-40c max load
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    Looking for real nice HSF..

    I've been searching Newegg and came up with this: Thermaltake SilentTower 4 in 1 CPU Cooler The way its constructed looks like it should work well with the heatpipe technology, but was looking for other recommendations.
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    Athlon 64 3200+ 130nm

    Whats the normal idle temp for the Athlon 64 3200+ 130nm? Just curious if anyone knows. Friend has one and its idle temp is around 44c and he was wondering if thats normal or not.
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    Flashing BIOS

    Dos BIOS update screen been telling me to "please wait" for nearly 30 minutes now.. it doesnt normally take this long to update the BIOS via dos does it..? Nevermind, figured it out.
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    Flashing BIOS

    So I'm updating my BIOS to the released 1003 on my A8N-SLI... How long does it typically take to update the BIOS?
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    A8N-SLI/General Overclocking question

    So I'm pretty new at overclocking (mainly doing things I know my hardware can handle/keeping a close eye on temps). But I have a few questions... First off, my setup: Athlon 64 3200+ 90nm A8N-SLI Deluxe Kingston HyperX PC3200 (2x512) nVidia 6600GT Now for the questions. Concerning...
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    CNPS7000B-Cu installation

    When installing this fan on my A8N-SLI.. should I put small cloth washers between the board and the 2 metal thumb screw things the fan screws in to, and on the other side between the board and back plate? Or does it really matter at all. Just wondering cause tightening it semi-tight seems like...
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    what psu for a8n-sli deluxe is everyone using?

    So looking at PSUs now to replace my current pos, the modular feature looks really nice. I think I'm set on the OCZ ModStream 450w, everything looks good. Just wondering, its a 24 pin main connector right? Edit: And is it dual rail or whatever I'm reading about now? From what I've read its...
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    A8N-SLI BIOS Hotflash?

    Solema, I have the EXACT same problem. I used the Asus Update utility to update the bios, however mine worked for a bit, would retart. This exact same problem occured when I unplugged my computer to take it home. Get home, hook everything up, nothing happens. Fans turn on but thats it...