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    Anyone have an Audigy LS soundcard?

    Here's a link http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=29-102-160&depa=0 Anyway, I'm slowly coming to the conclusion that my onboard audio isn't cutting the mustard for my sound needs (watching TV on my AIW, digital audio, gaming). I have an Audigy 1 in my old PC, and I...
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    ATI Device Detection

    I recently had an icon show up in my system tray called ATI Device detection. Any clue what it is? A Google search turned up zilch. I installed the newest Catalyst like a week ago and I swear it didn't show up until yesterday.
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    How come no one runs Opterons?

    I was just doing some research into the differences between the A64, A64FX and the Opteron. I knew that single channel vs dual channel was obviously a difference, but was confused as to the others. Anyway, it appears that the Opteron 150 pretty much the same processor as the FX-53. And a...
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    It's game time

    I'm looking for a new game to run on my new rig. My old comp couldn't handle anything cool, so I don't know that much about what's out right now. I like FPS, so I was thinking of UT2004 or Halo. I love Halo for Xbox (I don't have one but all my friends do), but I've heard UT was awesome too...
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    Sonata Owners. . .

    I'm running an A64 3000+ in an Antec Sonata. The documentation shows that the PS fan speeds may be as low as 1500 RPM at times. Well, mine have never been OVER 1500. It usually runs at around 1350, as measured by SpeedFan, while my CPU fan stays right around 3400RPM. I am using the Fan Only...
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    Successful first build

    So I got my system assembled and running last night without any real problems (A64 3000, ASRock K8S8X, AIW 9600XT). The only thing was that I had to manually create a SATA driver disk, since for some reason I couldn't boot all the way from the Support CD. After that, everything was flawless...
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    New System coming today!!

    My new rig is being delivered today, but I'm paranoid that I'm not signed up with FedEx for them to leave stuff. Anyway (with luck), here's what's coming: Athlon 64 3000+ 512MB Crucial PC3200 ASRock K8S8X ATI AIW 9600XT Seagate 160GB SATA Antec Sonata Carrying over from my current PC...
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    Building a System with 160GB drive

    Ok, I just ordered my stuff to build my system. I got a 160GB SATA drive that I want to use as 1 big partition. I know that Win XP pre SP1 supposedly does not support this. My question is, since I have an orginal XP CD, am I going to be able to do this? I mean, you can't change the partition...
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    Decent RAM that won't break the bank

    Ok, I'm building an A64 3000 based system soon, and I would like some input on what RAM to get. I'm basing the system on the Chaintech VNF-250. My priorities are in this order: Quality, Price, Performance. I may decide to play with a slight OC eventually, but not right away, and I don't want...
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    Why are people still building AXPs?

    Not a flame, I'm just curious. It seems as if the A64 is almost as cheap right now, considering we have sub $100 motherboards and that the 2800+ is only like ~$170 at newegg. I'm building a system soon and was just wondering why the AXP is still so popular? Are the boards a lot better? Does...
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    Budget A64 Mobo

    I'm looking to build an A64 system with a budget motherboard. Meaning stability is priority 1. I won't use RAID, and won't overclock initially (might play with it later). What do you guys think about the ASRock vs the Chaintech VNF? I should note that I'm a first time builder (though skilled...
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    Advice for a First Time build

    I'm looking to build my first system. I want an A64, but I'm tired of waiting for the perfect mobo to come along, and I like what I've read about the VNF-250, and I like the price. I've read some comments to the effect of "This board isn't for the novice". I just wanted some clarification...
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    New Computer advice

    I'm finally looking to build a new PC and relegate my old one to Linux duty. I do a fair amount of gaming but not a ton. I'm looking to build a system that can last me a while without upgrading much. This will be the first system I've built. I've been an enthusiast for years, and I work as a...