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    Buzzing noise from X800 XL

    I have strange noises coming from my X800 XL card (not the fan, since I put my finger on it to stop it for a sec and the noise was still there). This noise is a loud buzzing sound, and only appear in certain situations, and vary in intensity. The loudest so far is when I load a map in...
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    Soltek K890Pro: Temperatures

    Sisoft sandra is reporting a very strange PCI/Aux reading on my machine. Does anyone else with this motherboard have similar experience? System is AMD64 3200+ Winchester (running at 2.1mhz atm), Soltek K890Pro, Radeon X800 XL, WD 200GB IDE, Antec Sonata case (380W PSU with 24W on 12V)...
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    Please help me find a PSU

    Hi all, I'm in the process of trying to assemble my work system, and I've tried to research power supplies as best I can, but it's been more difficult than I imagined. I'd originally thought to get an Antec Sonata, but after doing some reading it seems that it will not be suitable for my...
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    Radeon X800 XL available again for pre-order at ATI for $269

    http://shop.ati.com/product.asp?sku=2599078 Price is $299 10% will work, making it $269 + shipping Go ahead and bite. You know you want to. Edit: Gone now. That sold out quick. :Q
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    CD-ROM Audio Cable

    I have a Epox 8rda+ and a Samsung SM348 CDRW/DVD drive. Is it necessary to for me to connect the CD-audio cable to the motherboard at all? Everything (Audio CD's) seems to work fine without it under windows XP, except I can't control the CD volume. The reason I ask is because when I do connect...
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    8rda+ safe temperature readings?

    I know that the 8rda+ temp sensors report temperatures that are lower than they actually are. My question is: how do I tell the real temperature? My system is reporting a CPU temperature of 30-38 Celcius (aircooled, no overclocking). How does this translate? Should I be worried?
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    Seeking hints on refurbished Sapphire Radeon 9700?

    Thanks in advance to anyone who might respond to this... I'm hoping current owners of Sapphire Radeon 9700's might help out. I just (perhaps rather stupidly) shelled out $175 on a refurbished sapphire radeon 9700 (non-pro) to newegg. I figure I'll just send it back if it doesn't work...
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    Please recommend OC guide for newbies

    Would someone please recommend a good (web-based) guide with step-by-step instructions to overclocking? I would very much appreciate it, since I've never done any OC'ing before in my life, and I want to try it! =) I'm purchasing a AMD 2100+ Thoroughbred B CPU and Epox 8RDA+ motherboard from...