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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

    Tonight I downloaded both the 1007 beta and the 1006 bios neither have SLI mode listed under SLI Configuration (go figure, no punn intended). I have loaded the 1004 bios and I have the SLI mode back. Nvidia I was running the 75.90 beta Nvidia drivers even after loading the 1004 bios I could...
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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 I crushed the core would i see any physical damage?
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    Arctic cooling conversion gone bad

    I am getting good contact and yes it is the NV5
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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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    trying to get SLI working

    I'll try my LCD monitir again. I could not install the cards with it before. I have heard several people say that they are not supported. While trying to install the first thing the level 2 tech at Asus wanted me to do was to swicth out my LCD or a CRT monitor.
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    Post your 6800 ULTRA temps

    Thanks, to everyone for the response. currently running United devices 24-7 I am geting 58 cpu, 33 mob. Set-up the second card next week. Thanks, again
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    trying to get SLI working

    OK, this might not help at all. Rember that digtial monitors are not supported by SLI at this time. Your monitor should be plugged into the Card in the blue slot. I'm not sure it matters which plug.
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    A8N-SLI reboots on alt-tab

    Yes, it was 1003 final that I was running during this problem.
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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

    The other two aren't in the Bios. I thought that was what was happening. Thanks.
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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

    Yep, I know probe can do some. In the last 24 hrs. I have been playing with Speedfan. A very nice piece of work. Worth checking out. http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php
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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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    Two SLI 6600GT's vs. an unlocked 6800nu

    Depends on what you are going to play. If we forget about SLI not being implemented for all games: I have in the last three weeks ran 3dmark05 on 2 6600 gt's slightly overclocked and got a score of 6312. I have also ran a 6800 ultra (one only) on the same system with slight OCing my...
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    A8N-SLI reboots on alt-tab

    Problem resolved once i went to the 1004-001 bios
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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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    Post your 6800 ULTRA temps

    Idle 51, 39
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    Sorry need some info for 6800 ultra

    OK, I'll give coolbits a try. My line of reasoning was that software last updated 2-3 years ago might not be very good at OC today's technology. Thanks
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    Sorry need some info for 6800 ultra

    coolbits hasn't been updated since 2003. I'm not sure that is what I am looking for. Please advise.
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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

    Well I finally have the system up and running. Things are operating fairly well. Here are two of the major pit fallls in my install attempt. I started with my LCD monitor as mentioned here, digital monitors are not supported at this time. I started with Win 2K pro. This system does not...
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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...