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    Which drive would be better for gaming?

    The choices are: WD Raptor X 160 GB, SATA 150, 10,000 RPM Average Latency: 2.99ms Average Seek Time: 4.6ms Average Write Time: 5.2ms Cache: 16MB WD Caviar 160 GB, SATA 300, 7200 RPM Average Latency: 4.2ms Average Seek Time: 8.7ms Cache: 16MB Note that I have 2GB of high...
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    1006

    I just got my system rebuilt I downloaded the 1006 Bios of course the ASUS server called it 1004. anyhow I install it, I go to SLI configuration menu and there is only a selection for easy plug. In the past it had a selection for SLI, auto single and dual (or something like that) Anyone have...
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    Arctic cooling conversion gone bad

    I just installed a arctic cooling cooler in my 6800 ultra. When I boot up I get all kinds of garbage layed over the normal display. Once windows boot completely I get the normal display but the entire screen has little retangles about every 1/8-1/4 of an inch over the top of the normal display...
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    Arctic Cooling NV 5

    I just bought an Arctic Cooling NV 5 to put on my 6800 Ultra. The cooler came with a tube of Silicone Paste. The composition is: 50% silicone, 20% carbon, 30% metal oxide. Should I use this paste for use the Arctic silver 5 that I have here?
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    Temp sensors on A8N-SLI

    FYI I am using seedfan here. MOB A8N-SLI The IT8712F super I/O chip outputs three temps. One is the CPU the other looks like the MOB temp. Anyone know for sure what the third temp is on this MOB ? I have done a few experiments thinking it was the north bridge (hoping). No for certain...
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    Super IO chip temp output, A8N-SLI

    FYI I am using seedfan here. MOB A8N-SLI The IT8712F super I/O chip outputs three temps. One is the CPU the other looks like the MOB temp. Anyone know for sure what the third temp is on this MOB ? I have done a few experiments thinking it was the north bridge (hoping). No for certain...
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    Fan RPM Reporting on A8N-SLI Deluxe

    This MOB has five fan connectors: CPU CHAN 1 CHAN 2 chipset (north bridge) PSU Fan My sustem reports 3 of the five CPU North bridge and CHAN 1 I don't seem to get any RPM data from Chan 2 or the PSU connectors. I am running three pin connectors (the fan on CHAN 2 is identical to...
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    Temp monitor software

    Currently I am using Asus Probe and the Nvidia control panel to check my temps. I am hoping that there is an application that will perform the same function but graph the temps over time. Anyone know is such an application> Thanks!
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    BFG 6800 OC ULtra, Please post clk's spd for GPU and mem.

    I'd like to know what the best everyone has gotten OCing the BFG 6800 Ultra OC. I have read that the GPU OC is about all there is (these reviews are dated) and that the mem. could be OCed a bit more. Please post your stats. Anyone know where I/we can find reviews for this card that are...
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    Sorry need some info for 6800 ultra

    I know it is here somewhere but it has been a looonng day. I'm looking for the best performance drivers for a 6800 Ultra and windows XP. I'm using 71.20 now(if this is the one i need to use). they changed the interface how the heck do you get to the clock settings? Thank you! sorry for...
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    A8N-SLI reboots on alt-tab

    When I alt-tab out of an application my system reboots. Not everytime but almost everytime. Any ideas, anyone else having this problem? FX-55 A8N-sli bios 1003 win XP pro
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    Holy Grail of RAM?

    Can someone tell where I can find the "Holy Grail of RAM" by UberL33tJarad Thanks
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    A8N-SLI problems

    I set this system up a week and half ago. The system has been running fine. I love this MOB. Now that I know the system is stable it is time to install the second 6600 GT card. I installed the second card the PCI bridge connector (the one that goes between the cards) the clamp to keep it...