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    First time builder. Ideas Pls

    Seems like more than enough. For your needs I would probably stay off bleeding edge and save some cash. People often have troubles w/SATA when they don't install drivers during OS installation. ...G
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    Why buy budget ram I bought this.

    Have the non-UL version from the outpost deal running at 238MHz @ 2.8 V w/a 1:1. I have been running for about a month with a 3000+ ClawH on a soltek socket 754 board. This was my first build and I am not that savy around computers but it works for me!...G
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    Question on Small Form Factors

    I second sukhoi37. 240W is enough in my sff for as much gunk as I can cram in there!...G
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    Unofficial Soltek SL-K8AN2E-GR thread

    Kaad_g, I will be getting a new HSF in about a week and will let you know. From what I have seen and experienced, a high quality thermal grease will lower CPU temps 3-10C with most being between 3-6C. Currently, with the stock HSF and arctic silver 5 my load temps went from 61C to 58C. Not...
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    What's considered the best current Athalon64 motherboard?

    It guess it really depends on what you want from your computer. Will you be happy with a stable and dependable computer that does not have the fastest game support for S754 or S939. Do you need lots of overclocking options? G
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    Unofficial Soltek SL-K8AN2E-GR thread

    Kaadg, Well seeing that it looks like your assumptions about temp were correct and it seems that prime95 it a little scary at the moment! You mentioned you lifted the HSF. Is this the stock HSF? If so, did you use a 3rd party thermal grease such as artic silver? By partially lifting the...
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    Unofficial Soltek SL-K8AN2E-GR thread

    What are the temp diode names (you can find it when you go to configure in speedfan) that are correlating to those names? I know this would contridict what everest tells you but it looks like temp1=CPU temp, remote= mobo, local=gpu. This may certainly not be the case but it looks logical. If...
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    Unofficial Soltek SL-K8AN2E-GR thread

    Unless your temps are going out of control, I wouldn't wory about it. I had similar readings from speedfan when I was using the stock HSF...G
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    Anyone using XP-120 on a Soltek-K8AN2E-GR?

    Checked the webpage and soltek mobos are not listed one way or the other. Has anyone used this HS effectively on this motherboard? Thanks...G
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    Soltek KT8Pro-939

    My experience with soltek HW monitor has shown wild swings as well (-8C to -214C). If you have updated the BIOS, installed a separate sensor, and use a third party progam (I use Speedfan 4.19)...Then don't worry about the Soltek HW monitor! Good luck...G
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    BFG 6800OC 16x6 unlocked

    Have your 3d benchmarking scores changed?...G
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    BFG 6800 OC dual fan question

    Just got off the phone with BFG tech (which was fast and friendly I might add) and they mentioned that both fans should be running and can RMA it if there are issues. So I will ramp up the oc and see if I get any issues :)...Thoughts? thx...G
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    Is this a decent deal on a 9600XT?

    Aryeh, $100 is a decent price. It seems they are often $15-30 more. As far as what you want to use it for. It would seem to be enough video power...though I don't know the needs of B of middle Earth. If devine graphics are not your primary concern...you can also turn down some of the most...
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    BFG 6800 OC dual fan question

    I have been meddling around with this card for a week or so. This includes OC'ing, and benchmarking. While I have left my OC'ing to a point that the card doesnt break 61C during benchmarks, both fans never come on. Is this normal? Additional info: AMD 64 3000+ 225x9 Soltek SL-K8AN2E-GR...
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    Unofficial Soltek SL-K8AN2E-GR thread

    Megatomic, I a have not made any mods to the board. Other than some slight mods to compoents running at 9x224 and have the DIMM at 2.8v w/ 2-3-2-10, and OC'd the video card some. I am also running T1.2 (I believe it was from September of this year)...G
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    Unofficial Soltek SL-K8AN2E-GR thread

    Megatomic. I just reinstalled SoltekHM (1.26i) to see if the two previous times I had tried were a fluke. Its strange...in the scope of a minute the Soltek HM varies CPU temp from -10C to 86C while Speedfan 4.19 shows a constant 35C. Strange...lol I just wish I could trust one of the...
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    RESOLVED: Soltek mobo won't take new stick of Mushkin memory

    From what I have seen. People in your situation come across problems mixing rame. The board just doesnt seem to be able to handle it! I have even seen issues of RAM being incompatible if its the same typ and brand of ram but different build versions...G
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    Soltek Black QBiC Mania

    I do not have one of soltek's SFF, but do use their S754-nvidia 250gb mobo. I have been quite happy with it! From what I have seen of reviews, Soltek SFF's are among the leaders in product speed and quality. So if you like the looks and price then go for it! Good luck!...G
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    Soltek K8TPro-939 problems

    Nailpounder, I about smacked the computer around until I realized I had left the Cool'n'Quiet on!
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    Ticked Off/Overheating

    Recently delt with something similar. Things were so choaked up from dust there was very little air flow. As TheCanuck said, perhaps opening things up and using some compressed air might take care of a significant part of your issue. Just dont stick the straw from the air bottle into your...
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    Unofficial Soltek SL-K8AN2E-GR thread

    How accurate have people found the Anti-burn doc in BIOS to be as far as temp readings? I know the Soltek HW monitor in windows is junk but I was curious about the BIOS readings. If so I need to figure out a 12-15 deg C discrepency! Thanks! ...G
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    Unofficial Soltek SL-K8AN2E-GR thread

    Thanks Brule! Numbers that actully make sense! G
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    Unofficial Soltek SL-K8AN2E-GR thread

    I recently started using Everest v2.00.220 and was curious if anyone else is able to see their cpu temps? I am able to see GPU, GPU Ambient, Mobo, and HD but not CPU. Seeing as the soltek HW monitor is suspiciously low, I would like to have a more accurate reading. Any suggestions? G
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    VERY bad experience with Soltek

    I recently setup a soltek SFF with similar specs set with a 250W psu (EQ3401M-Pro to be exact). It was more than adequate for the demands of operation...though I doubt a serios OC'ing would be possible. Did you isolate each part to confirm working order?...G
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    Unofficial Soltek SL-K8AN2E-GR thread

    a3des, I've recently begun playing around with mild OC'ing on a 3000+. I have remained at stock voltage and been able to raise to 2.2 comfortably. With the 3200+ NC there have been several people on this thread go to 2.5 Ghz. If you read back several pages you'll probably come across them...
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    Soltek SL-K8AN2-GR problem

    Switching from Auto to LBA did it! Things fired right on up! :D
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    Soltek SL-K8AN2-GR problem

    Found this link: Hope! Will try switching to LBA in the morning, when I can look at the manual and mess with the hardware without waking my wife! Thoughts?
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    diamonds and the speed of light

    I will be more interested after the asprin starts to kick in...thanks for the wiki link Gibsons! G
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    Problems setting up my Soltek k8an2e-gr, Help!

    Have you been able to isolate each part as working in another system? Meaning, seeing if the HD works on another rig. Have you tried switching out items. Nothing fancy in terms of the error msg, but sometimes taking a dimm in and out is all it takes. G
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    Soltek SL-K8AN2-GR problem

    Just sent off a tech. question to soltek. Shall see what they say. I have cleared the CMOS and attempted to try to get to the A prompt without success, so I can flash the BIOS. I will keep this updated if I am able to get this figured out. Any input is still appreciated :) Saw...
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    Soltek SL-K8AN2-GR problem

    This is from the FAQ at the English Soltek support webpage. In SL-K8AN2E-GR why we get "BIOS is not installed" on the screen? If you have not connected serial ATA HDDs on SATA3 and SATA4, please set J3 to 2-3 closed and follow the steps below to set in the BIOS. Integrated...
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    Soltek SL-K8AN2-GR problem

    This might help! http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=326676[L="Error loading opertating system" @ Microsoft]
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    Soltek SL-K8AN2-GR problem

    Megatomic, the jumper change was for using a non-SATA HD if I remember correctly. I had originally received a "BIOS not installed" signal, so I made the jumper change according to the manual and knowledge base at soltek's website. This morning I attempted to see what would happen if I changed...
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    Soltek SL-K8AN2-GR problem

    I have tried placing the HDD as second or third after the CD as the boot device, with no avail. I am continuing to try different approaches, but appreciate any more feedback.
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    Soltek SL-K8AN2-GR problem

    Thanks in advance for any advice. This is my first build and I am learning much more as I go. The issue: Things seem to load up just fine. I am able to POST, set CMOS and make sure things are up to date. I have not flashed the latest BIOS (explained later). When I set BIOS to boot...