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    is my video card the reason for the choppiness?

    I just built a new computer with an amd 64 3000+, soltek k8t939-pro, 1GB ram, and 9600XT. I noticed this problem when i was playing madden 2005. the default setting for the game was 1024x768 and i had a lot of choppiness in the sound/video. so i changed the resolution and the problem was...
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    cd icon always blinking next to mouse

    i have this cd icon blinking next to my mouse constantly. it's not like that right now, but it pops up eventually. I have no cd in my drives. it's getting to be really annoying, does anyone know how to get rid of it? thanks
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    Antec Sonata

    Both sides of the case has antec spelled out through a series of tiny holes. I was reading through the forum and saw someone recommended that the holes be covered up (using aluminum foil) and that would result in improved airflow and lower temps. Did anyone try this? Has it lowered temps? Does...
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    Antec SLK2650BQE

    i originally wanted to get the sonata but the price is steep for me at 100. The SLK2650BQE is on sale this week for 40 so i'm probably going to get that. i just wanted to hear some comments from those who have experience with this case. Here is a link of the case...
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    super lanboy and true 430 or sonata

    I wanted to build a silent computer and so originally i wanted to get the sonata. then i started reading about how the sonata has trouble moving air and so tends to run hot and would not be good for overclocking. since the super lanboy and true 430 together would also be pretty quiet, would...
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    ATI 9600 XT or 9800 pro?

    I dont play too many games and mostly stick to sports and racing games. Would getting the 9800 pro for 150 be worth it for me, or would i be better off getting a 9600XT for 85? the max i would be willing to spend on a card is 150 so the 6600GT is out of the question. Also, how loud is the...
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    Temp issues with the SOLTEK SL-K8TPro-939

    I was all set to get the soltek until i started reading about people saying their board was showing temps of 70. Apparently the board is not showing the right temps and it seems like it might end up being a problem. If you don't know how hot your cpu is running and you're overclocking, you...
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    RAM suggestions

    I want to overclock my system with a 1:1 ratio. I'm going to set my fsb to 250, so i wanted to ask for some suggestions for ram able to reach 250. Can value ram like crucial do this? I know everyone recommends ballistix, rev2 and other samsung tccd memory. those have much higher performance...
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    how fast does your computer boot up

    i just was wanted to hear from users of these boards the time it takes to boot up. does oc-ing make a computer boot faster?
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    connecting two hard drives

    I was reading around and i read that having two hard drives on the same ide channel causes a performance bottleneck? is this true? wats the best way to set up 2 ide hard drives and 2 optical drives on the neo2 platinum? is there anything wrong in putting one hard drive as master and the other as...
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    Overclocking on the Neo2 Platinum

    I will be overclocking for the first time and it seems a lot easier to just use the DOT feature. Is there any disadvantage to doing this as opposed to manually overclocking? Does the DOT give a 1:1 ratio or is this something that can only be done manually? Thanks for your help.
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    Asus A8V or MSI Neo2 Plat

    Is one chipset better then the other? does the passive cooling on the northbridge for the asus need to be replaced before overclocking? which board is more user friendly? I'm a first time builder so i'd prefer a board with good documentation. I also saw that asus came out with a new revision...
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    wats the cheapest 1gig of ram i can get

    I saw on new egg a lot of people bought and gave good reviews for this: PDP SYSTEMS Memory Dual Channel Kit 184-Pin 1GB (512MBx2) DDR PC-3200, Model PDC1G3200LLK. It's a pretty good deal at 185, so i wanted to know if this will be okay to get for the overclock i want on the MSI K8N Neo2...
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    help with choosing a power supply

    I was looking at the Antec TRUE430 and the Enermax EG425P-VE-SFMA, but are either of these good? I prefer to have something quiet and between 50-75 dollars. Thanks for your suggestions.
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    Soltek SL-K8TPRO-939 or MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum?

    I'm having a tough time deciding which board to get. I've read that the soltek is very easy to set up and use but that the MSI is for someone with more experience. I just wanted to get some feedback from any first time builders who have the MSI and any problems they ran into. Also, aside from...
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    Power supplies and overclocking

    I'm going to be making my first computer and I'm not sure what kind of case to get. This is my system so far: AMD Athlon64 3000+ (Winchester) 1GB OCZ Enhanced Latency Series Platinum Edition DDR PC-3200 120GB Seagate HD MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum GeForce 6600GT NEC ND-3500A SAMSUNG 16X DVD...
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    New DFI socket 754 board

    I've noticed a few people in the forum are raving about the new DFI board. I haven't been able to find any reviews about it so what makes it better then the MSI, Asus, or Abit boards. I was going to get the MSI board but should I wait to get the DFI?
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    P4 2.4C

    I am interested in getting the 2.4C and OC-ing it to 3.0 or 3.2. I'm not sure which would be the best motherboard to get so that i would have a stable system. I am looking to spend 130 or less and I was planning on buying OCZ memory. I was thinking of the ABIT IC7-G MAXII but does anyone have...