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    Asus Xonar DX PCI-E Sound Card - $79.99 or $69.99 w/ GCO

    Thanks for posting this, ordered. I was planning on getting an X-Fi to replace my Audigy 2 until I read this review.
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    Far Cry...it was pretty lame

    The first few missions in the game blew. I think I reinstalled this game at least 3 times before I managed to force myself to really give it a chance. I'm glad I did, the game gets very fun after the first few training missions. Namely after the boat mission.
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    7900 GT Heatsink

    Here you go OP http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1030245
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    $300 to spend, what should i buy?

    Grab an Audigy 2 + Z5500 combo for under $300? Everything else in your setup looks nice, no speakers/sound listed though.
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    Socket AM2 preview

    Hum. I remember Toms first preview of a A64 put it at the same performance as a same-clocked AXP. That sure turned out to be BS. I read, on this site I believe, that AM2 is not ready and still needs tweaks as it's current performance is no better then current CPUs. Looks spot on then...
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    X2 3800 (Toledo versus Manchester) Battle Over!

    That X2 would KILL Toms P4, in anything.
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    Leadtek 6800gt Problems

    RMA with Leadtek is pretty painless, I had to RMA my 6800GT to them- same issues as you. I mailed it to them on a Wed, they got it on Fri, and I had my new card on Tues of the following week.
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    $95 to spend on a video card to run Sims 2? WTF?!!

    That link is from 6 months ago? Also, reading the posts in the thread, this is not an nvidia only issue.
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    Best media for a Nec 3540a?

    I haven't tried any 16x disks, to expensive for my cheap ass. I think if I where to buy some I would try either Taiyo Yuden or Verbatim. Still, at .65/.99 a disk, pft-I'll wait the extra 2 min!!
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    Best media for a Nec 3540a?

    I have burned hundreds of these disks without a misburn yet. DVD player/PS2/Xbox all work just fine. http://www.shop4tech.com/user.htm?go=view_item&id=2687&cata=1&s_cata=88 Your NEC will burn these at 12x as well (fine for data, but 12x causes skipping every once in awile in my DVD player)
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    Low 3.3v rail on Enermax 420w

    Don't pop down money on a new PSU because Corecenter is bitching. Windows based monitoring software, and even the bios, are unreliable at best. Use a multimeter. http://www.driverheaven.net/guides/testingPSU/
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    Faulty RAM

    It's crap :( Just RMA it and buy Kingmax, Kingston, Corsair, etc. Check your Motherboards memory computability list if you want to be safe.
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    Faulty RAM

    I used to use Mushkin in all my builds, untill I started getting "Blitz" branded memory from them. I had 10 PCs to build and not one working stick of RAM.......
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    Apparently I'm not allowed to run stock speeds now

    I've had this issue as well. I owned a 1700+ that would not run stable at stock speeds unless overvolted, right out of the box. But that same voltage took it to 2.4...go figure.
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    Anyone use the Kingwin ATX midtower case with pimp window?

    I own 2 of these cases, silver and black, and I love them. Great looks, great quality, easy to work in. My black one has housed 4 different PCs and it's always easy to swap out parts. Finish is great. Many LANs and one quakecon-no scratches yet. Afew nitpicks though: -3x 80mm < 2x...
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    Does this case have a window or not?

    No window on that one. Model number of window version is KINGWIN KT-424-BK-WM. Great case, Love mine. Black 1 Black 2 Silver
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    Anyone here have info on expansion slot fans???

    Every typical Slot fan I have ever owned has only lasted afew months. Like this fan. I have owned the Vantec slot cooler for about 6 months now without issue. Lowers temps on my Video Card by about 5c. Link
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    754 3200 AGP motherboard replacement

    I can 2nd that. Great board, no issues. Just don't expect to get anything over 2.5 on your OC. Then again, most 754 CPUs top out under 2.5 anyway.
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    Any good PSU's??

    http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=792566 We need a thread like this here I think. A good chunk of service calls I do are a result of a crappy PS. I think http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103465 is one of the best bang/buck power supplies out right now. Good...
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    Unofficial Soltek SL-K8AN2E-GR thread

    Bios on this board report temps to high? Bios reports 50C at boot, 58C at load. Speedfan on the other hand, says I'm 40c and 48C loaded. BTW, looks like a new bios is out on Solteks site. I'll try it tonight when I get home. Edit: Bios Link
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    Leadtek A400 Geforce 6800GT $210 + $1 shipping

    Got my card on Friday of last week, works perfect. Ran loops of 3DMark05 for 4 hours, then played around in Doom, HL2, UT04, ect. I spent the rest of my weekend playing through Riddick (which was just about unplayable on my 9800pro). Great Game btw. One Q for members that got working cards...
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    Leadtek A400 Geforce 6800GT $210 + $1 shipping

    Man, check this thread. http://www.techspot.com/vb/all/windows/...orce-6800gt-is-doing-crazy-things.html I'm half expecting to RMA this thing when I get it on friday now.
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    Leadtek A400 Geforce 6800GT $210 + $1 shipping

    just ordered one. I'll post info when I get the card this friday!
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    Purple or UV cold cathode?

    Too funny. I did the exact same thing as the TC, Cooler Master Purple LED fans, SVC Purple CCs for my wifes PC. I ended up using a dark purple nail polish on the CC, result was pretty good. Sorry I don't have pics to share but I just replaced all the purple with red in her box. The purple...
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    NewEgg's manufacturer info misleading?

    Remember when the egg used to link to the mfr product page? That was usefull, wonder why they stopped.
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    Can someone help me understand memory timings?

    I'm done with Mushkin. I have built 20+ PCs for work with their memory with no issues. BUT the last 3 sticks I have got of Mushkin from newegg would not work at rated speed, if at all(XP system was a no go at all, A64 systems needed to run at 333 with loose timings). All had "Blitz" tags on them.
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    Unofficial Soltek SL-K8AN2E-GR thread

    Onboard temp sens is never accurate. If your really that concerned with your temps, shove a diode in your heatsink. That goes for ANY mainboard.
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    Soltek nforce4 finally shows up

    I thought only the Ultra/SLI NF4 boards had Gbit LAN/1394?
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    An announcement for the SL-K8TPro-939 review by Mr. Fink

    Agreed. Any ETA? I own a 754 Soltek NF3 and love it, aside from OC over 250 needs clockgen. Latest bios has selections up to 300 but are not working. edit: on the new NF4 board....make the PCIe slots PURPLE as well!!
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    Need a good motherboard for an A64 754

    I don't know if this has been said or not, but yes there is an issue with PB and NF3 boards-but usually only if your running an ATI video card. To fix this issue turn off NX. Link http://hardwareforum.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=158
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    USB Mouse just stops working

    I have the same mouse, and the same problem. It isn't my PCs, it's the mouse. Any PC I connect it to has this issue. Wiring maybe? I've been meaning to pop it open and take a look for awile now.....
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    MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum Overclocking (deals with the Memory)

    A64 OC guide (this forum). very clean and simple guide. http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=28&threadid=1497607&enterthread=y That memory will not OC well, if at all. Lower memory speed to 166, then up CPU "FSB". edit, example: My OC looks like this: Socket 754 3000+...
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    Does NO ONE in the world have silver floppy drives in stock?

    Vinyl Dye Works wonders, 100x better then spray paint when working with plastic. As long as you take it slow you cant tell its a mod. Pick some up at Autozone. edit:link http://www.modthebox.com/vinyldye.shtml
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    X800XL vs. 6800GT

    Pricewatch.com is your friend! AGP 6800GT $337 http://www.bestbargainpc.com/apnvge68gtfx.html AGP 6800GT $338 http://www.gameve.com/gve/Store/ProductDetails.aspx?sku=VC-PNY-005 I would order from gameve myself. Used them before, no issues and fast service. AGP x800XL isn't...
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    first build horrors

    I had a heatsink fall-corner first-directly onto the core of my shiny new 2000+ as I was changing grease.
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    Who is a good usenet provider?

    Roadrunner news server has been up and down for me as well. BUT, my area just got a speed bump (had to reset cable box), and for the last week I have been pulling 4-5mbps downloads.
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    Cold Cathode Lights outside of PC, can it be done?

    I use one of these, just to keep things clean http://store.yahoo.com/svcompucycle/pcimolex-17.html Here's my office, bit of a mess.....but my wife is in school, and her side is always a mess office I just mounted CCs over my keyboards.
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    Need to build a PC that can survive

    Thanks for the info akira, that's just what I'm looking for. This wouldn't be an issue really if management would just let me cut holes and install fans in the damn boxes the PCs are in. Water cooling isn't an option-I have a budget of about $400 a unit to do this :(
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    Need to build a PC that can survive

    I need to build PCs that are a respectable speed, but can operate in 120F with little to no airflow. These PCs don't need to be FAST, just snappy. They will be running 5-10 SAP sessions at once-and nothing else. Currently I'm running P2 350s. I was thinking of either A64 or AXPM...
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    Newegg.com hardware reviews

    Add me to this list. 4/5 stars gets posted, anything less forget about it.