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    Opteron vendors suggestions.

    Is it to late to get in on this? I want to buy the 165 version with 2x1mb L2. What weeks are people getting now from etailers like ZZF? Looking to hit 2.5-2.6 on air. Is this still reasonable with my setup in sig?
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    Asus A8N32-SLI. Last high end MB before Socket M2?

    2006 is looking to be quite a year. With Vista, Socket M2, U3e games, SM4, PPU's and dual core GPU's? to mention just a few. I'm happy with my current setup, but the higher vcore and 8 phase power (among other things) have me wanting this for my next system. How long untill the...
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    PC Gaming On The New 1080P Displays.

    I have gone off the deep end and decided to buy one of the new 1080P sets for PC gaming. I might get around to watching movies on the set someday, but the set will be primarily used as a monitor for PC/gaming. I know there have been some discussions here about these 1080p sets and the...
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    HL-R5078W or KDS-R50XBR1 for gaming?

    Has anyone seen a comparison between these two sets when it comes to gaming. Anyone used the "game mode" on the Sammy. I read there are some audio lagg? issues with the HL-R5078W when gamming. Any personal info or links to a gamming review between these sets would be great. I have...
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    A8n-SLI Deluxe,7800 GTX KO,3200 Winchester. Overclocking benchmarks,screenshots

    I have this 3200 winchester @ 2350mhz on an A8n sli-deluxe. RAM is Twinx 1024-4400c25pt. I'm running with no divider. The current OC will run Prime 95 for 5.5 hours before error so I guess It's not exactly stable. Not sure why, maybe it's my power supply (Ultra X connect 500W).. I know...
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    A8n-SLI deluxe with Plextor px716sa (SATA)?

    I have the plextor SATA px716sa CD/DVD drive and two WD raptor 36GIG hard drives. I will be using the NVRAID 3 and 4 for the Raptors. That leaves 1-4 silicon image SATA and 1-2 NV SATA. Which SATA should I use for the plextor CD/DVD drive? Does this CD/DVD drive work on this mobo? I...
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    Changing Motherboards with a RAID0 as the boot drive?

    I Have a A8n-SLI Premium with what appears to be a non working pci-e video slot. I have started the RMA process at ZZF. I also have a working A8n-sli Deluxe that I was going to use for this build, but decided on getting the Premuim version instead while waiting for the 7800's to come out...
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    EVGA 7800GTX KO is dead after 45 min.

    It seems my card has died. A8n-SLI premium with award bios is giving me 1 long beep followed by 2 short beeps on post. Removed card, same beep code. Just thought I would post this for those who might be considering buying this card. Might want to give it/EVGA some more time, as this thing is...
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    Looking for newbie guide on overclocking A8N-SLI premium

    I'm sitting down to put this thing together tonight and am looking for some info sources on what bios settings to use OR disable. I'm not looking for cpu or memory settings I can find plenty of info on those. Example- I have 2x36 gig WD raptors I want put into a RAID 0. I remember...
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    New gaming mice and keyboard! Logitech G15 keyboard and G5/G7 Laser Mouse

    Almost done with the new gaming pc and I came across these new products from logitec. http://www.dvhardware.net/article6341.html The article said the keyboard wouldn't be available until October and the mice until September. Does anyone know some reputable e-tailers who will be...
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    Best RAM for A8n-SLI premium overclocking (2x1024 kits)?

    Trying to decide on RAM for the A8N-SLI Premium. I need 2 gig DC for playing BF2. I want to get the most out of this rig so I will be doing my first overclock (air for now). I have heard the OCZ doesn't OC as well as the Corsair. The OCZ is less $$. I will buy the Corsair if it oc's...
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    NEC FE2111SB (22" CRT monitor)

    I want this monitor for my new gaming rig, but the full price is $550.00+. There seem to be quite a few refurbished ones for under $400.00 out there. Any good or bad experiences with the refurb of this model? I could pay full price, but that will be a couple hundred more and I'd like to...
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    Overkill?(241mm fan/heatercore pics)

    I am putting this fan and heatercore along with a 24v switching power supply and Iwaki America Rd-30 pump in a seperate enclosure. I'm just starting off with water blocks so this is probably overkill, but I have plans to use a high power 24v pelt in the future. With a different motherboard I...
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    EVGA 6800 ultra pci-e $489.00/free ship.

    I can't stand it any longer I need this upgrade. Using a ti4200 @265/515. Newegg has this evga 6800 ultra pci-e for $489.00/free ship. 1. I read this card will do about 425/1100+ with the latest bios? Is this true? 2. Is there a better price out there? Or another e-tailer selling...
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    Danger Den NV-68 Revision 2 waterblock for sale?? (ebay)

    I noticed this on ebay NV-68 revision 2 I am having trouble finding much information on this new version of the nv-68. Has anyone read anythig about this?
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    Would this be a good pump for watercooling? (ebay, pics)

    I am putting together a water cooled system. I want to run 2x black ice extreme 2 radiators, 2 GPU blocks, 1 CPU block, and possibly a block for the Nforce 4 chip on my a8n sli deluxe motherboard. So, 4 waterblocks and 2 radiators. I am thinking about getting one of these type of pumps...
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    Evercool aluminum case fan 120mm dual bearing model?

    I'm trying to find this fan in the 2 bearing model, any suggestions? How do these compare to the other 120mm fans out there (dba to cfm)? Thx in advance. aluminum case fan.
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    RAM temps and cooling question?

    I am building my second pc so I'm still new at this. I want to liquid cool and overclock this time. I came across some waterblocks for RAM (not sure what type). I have an extra power supply and was thinking about running a dual radiator/pump system so I can have 4 or more waterblocks...