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    New Soundcard...suggestions?

    I recently replaced my old motherboard with an ASRock Dual-SATA 939. The problem is, my old motherboard had onboard optical audio output. My current motherboard does not. Now sound quality-wise, I've never had a problem using onboard audio, but it seems this new motherboard has decided that...
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    Stick with AGP or upgrade?

    I had recently been having a lot of trouble with my computer lately, and have finally narrowed it down to a malfunctioning motherboard. This leaves me at a bit of a quandary, as I now have to decide whether to simply replace the motherboard with another AGP motherboard, or bite the bullet and...
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    best aftermarket cooling for 6600GT?

    Couldn't find any topics on the NVSilencer 6 Rev 2 so I'm creating one. I currently have an evga 6600gt in my rig (replaced the dead 6800 until I can afford to go PCI-e). The problem is it's overheating, reaching ~60C at idle and 90+C at load (running rthdribl). Also, when gaming, the...
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    6600GT

    Hello all, I am currently having a problem with my computer restarting at random times, mostly at times of high system stress, i.e. gaming. I thought it was my PSU, and tested the system with a friend's PSU (Antec True550) that he knew to be in working order. However the problem persists...
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    evga 6600gt AGP

    I've been troubleshooting problems with random lockups and restarts recently, and was browsing the internet and found a few posts where owners complained of overheating issues with this card. Now, I know that the heatsink is LOUD (at least comparatively to my system) but is that tiny...
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    What is the problem?

    Alright so my rig is in the sig, for the most part. A few weeks ago I decided to reformat my computer to try and fix some restarting issues (system would restart and error would state that a device driver caused the problem). While I was reformatting, I decided to do 2 things: 1. I took out...
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    6800 Video Problems!!!

    I have had my current Chaintech AA6800 for about 6 months now. I love it, and it kills my old 5200 it replaced (obviously). However, this last week I have been having some problems with it. I ran dxdiag, and more specifically the direct3d and directdraw tests. The directdraw ran fine until...
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    Silencing 6800

    In my never-ending struggle to silence my pc, I've come across another obstacle, my Chaintech AA6800. I installed an NV Silencer 5 about 3 months ago, and while it cools exceptionally, with 41C ambient temps and 60C load, it is now decidedly the noisiest thing in my case. My tower sits on my...
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    Onboard vs. PCI sound

    I am going to be upgrading my motherboard to a Soltek K8TPro-939. I have wondered this for awhile, but have not really bothered with it. I have always used onboard sound, and I was wondering whether using a PCI soundcard as opposed to onboard sound would yield performance gains?
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    NF4 w/AGP?

    Sorry to sound ignorant, and I also apologize if this has been covered, but I'm looking to upgrade my old Mobo and proc (see sig) for a socket 939 mobo/CPU combo. I'm probably going to go with the Winchester 3000+, as it's a pretty good price, and I've heard is a good overclocker. Now, to my...
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    mini ITX board

    I'm looking for a mini ITX or possibly flex atx board to use in a car as an mp3 server, and possible video PC down the road, if I decide to install a monitor later. Basically I need a board and processor, and am wondering what to use for a PSU. I have an 80GB IDE HD and 256 SDRAM (I'd prefer...
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    Nvidia and ATI play nice together?

    I have a Chaintech 6800NU and am currently looking at TV tuner cards. I don't really favor any brand, but was just wondering if the vid card would coincide peacefully with an ATi tv tuner card. If not, or even so, what brands would you suggest for a TV tuner card? (non-HD and sub $100)...
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    NV Silencer 5

    I just purchased an nv silencer 5 for my Chaintech 6800NU. The stock fan was just a little too loud for me. I am basically how much AS5 to put on the core and mem when I install it. Two schools of thought seem to emerge from my net searching. Some say to follow the AS website, applying a...
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    Fan Controller

    I recently upgraded my case, and decided that I would install a fan controller (Thermaltake Xcontroller) while I was re-routing wiring anyway. I love the fact that my case is soo much quieter, but I have a question. I have 4 case fans (2x intake front, 2x exhaust rear), and a blue cold cathode...
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    GPU fan speed controller?

    I recently upgraded my case, and got a fan controller for the 4 case fans. Also replaced the HSF to a Thermaltake Silent Boost. (man, I should have done this long ago! :)) Anyway, long story short, the thing is really quiet now, and the loudest thing in there is the GPU's fan (see sig). I...
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    New LCD Technology?

    I just found this interesting, not sure how many of you have heard this, or how relevant it is. http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=18269
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    Dealers

    I'm looking for advice on where to find a reputable dealer that sells used IBM's. I'm looking to spend not more than $800 on a decent laptop, with at least 1GHz and 256RAM, approx. 20GB HD, and preferrably built in WiFi. Not sure if this is possible, but I've found a few sites, such as...
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    AGP Aperture size

    I apologize if this has been posted many times before. I have just recently purchased a Chaintech AA6800 and was wondering what size AGP Aperture I should set to? My rig is in my sig. Thanks
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    nvidia 6800 NU?

    I'm in the market for a new vid card, and was wondering if there was a good site that compared a few NU's together. I apologize if this has been posted before. Thanks for your help
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    Gainward 6800NU Golden Sample

    I'm looking into buying a 6800NU, and I am trying to decide what brand to buy. I'm looking for a stock OC to get the most without having to mess around. I am wondering if the Gainward Golden Sample is the best bet? Gainward Golden Sample: 400/700 BFG 6800 OC: 350/700 Chaintech: 358/770 Any...
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    Problems with TV-out

    I recently purchased a new TV (Advent 27" HDTV) and am using the s-video out on my 5200 to connect with it. The problem is, the picture only outputs in grayscale for some reason. How do I fix this? Also, I don't think it's the card, as I've had it connected to numerous other (non-HD) TV's and...
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    Best 6800?

    I am in dire need of a new video card (I currently have a 5200), and I have been looking at the GT's all summer, hoping the price would drop. I just can't seem to justify $400 for a video card, when I updated the rest of my computer for around that price. I have since been looking at the...
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    HDTV support for nVidia?

    I have a GeForce FX 5200 card with a DVI, s-video, and VGA out (soon to be upgraded to a 6800GT, when they become more readily available). Anyway, I just recently purchased an Advent 27" HDTV, and am wondering how I should go about connecting it to my PC. It only has component inputs, so a...