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    Sound Recommendation

    Moosey, I'm in the same boat. Just put together a system with the Asus A8V MB and am currently using the on board sound. I have a Turtle Beach Santa Cruz from my old system and was wondering if i would get better sound from the Turtle Beach or should I just stay with the onboard sound??
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    Any Musicmatch Guru's out there????

    I know this is slightly off topic but since it involves my new MB thought I throw it out here for some help. Have the Asus A*V delux (ver2) and when I run music match (9 or 10) I get no sound from the rear speakers. Sounds works fine with media player and iTunes. Have updated the realtek...
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    Kingston HyperX compared to Patriot 3200-XBT

    Yep, got it at Outpost, sent it back and got the patriot.
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    Kingston HyperX compared to Patriot 3200-XBT

    Anyone on the flicker problem??
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    Kingston HyperX compared to Patriot 3200-XBT

    MrCodeDude, Looks like I/\'m not alone with the HyperX problem. I installed the Patriot and left the bios on auto and it comes right up as 2-2-2-5, I then disabled the 2T and it still runs great. Now If I can just figure out the screen flicker problem. I'm using a wireless mouse, any...
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    Kingston HyperX compared to Patriot 3200-XBT

    Still having the screen flickering off, any help would be appreciated
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    Kingston HyperX compared to Patriot 3200-XBT

    Anyone with a suggestion on the screen flicker. Is CPU V of 1.68 high for the auto setting?
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    Kingston HyperX compared to Patriot 3200-XBT

    Kingston HyperX 3200 advertised at 2-3-2-6, auto in bios 2.5-3-3-6, with 2T disabled SiSoftware Sandra Benchmark Results - with 2T disabled RAM Bandwidth Int Buff'd iSSE2 : 5701MB/s RAM Bandwidth Float Buff'd iSSE2 : 5659MB/s Bandwidth Efficiency : 89% (estimated Patriot 3200-XBL...
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    512MB PC3200 Kingston HyperX $65AR @outpost.com

    Bought 2x512 last week from outpost and had the same problem, wouldn't post as advertised. Sending it back and upgrading to the patriot 3200+blk, waiting to recieve and install, heard it will run as advertisd which is 2-2-2-5, we will see.
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    New System Memory Question/problem

    Thanks, will give it a try before returning the memory. Had the same problem wehn I turned the computer on first thing this morning. Boots to windows, then resets and loaded fine the second time, this with all setting set at auto, getting frustrating. Anyone have a clue on the second...
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    New System Memory Question/problem

    Anyone??
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    New System Memory Question/problem

    Put together a new system, basics include: Asus A8V Deluxe (2) AMD 3500+ 939, 90nm Raptor 78 SATA + two WD IDE drives 2x512 Kingston Hyperx 3200 OCZ 520W PS The system has not been real stable to say the least. The Kingston is suppose to run at 2-3-2-6 but when I installed and left...
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    Asus A8V SATA setup problems

    spoke too soon, windows now locks up after a few minutes. NOW WHAT??
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    Asus A8V SATA setup problems

    But sometimes the manual doesnt help. Hawksballer - have the same problem with my new system, A8V, 3500+, Kingston Hyperx, ocz520, (ATI9600XT -4 now) followed all the instructions, used the SataRaid 1 (promise controller) F6'd at install and loaded the promise drivers. Everything went well...
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    Good guide for 1st build???

    Well all the parts have finally arrived, here's what I went with: Antec P160WF case - (NewEgg) OCZ 520 Powerstream PSU - (Directron) Asus A8V Delux (ver 2) MB - (ZipZoomFly) AMD 3500+ 939 soket,90nm processor - ZipZoomFly) Kingston HypterX 3200AK2/1G memory - (newegg) Western Digital...
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    Kingston HyperX PC3200 Price Question

    Just got mine delievered today. Outpost site says KHX3200K2/1G, but when I had called them they advised they were the KHX3200AK2/1G, the the same as Neweggs. The ones I recieved were the KHX3200AK2/1G. Machine not built yet, so can't tell you whats its running. Good luck to those who have...
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    Kingston 1GB PC3200 400MHz 2-64x64 HyperX DDR Memory 184Pin -2-3-2-6 = $169.99

    superHARD, Just curious, If this is the same hyperX (Model #KHX3200K2/1G ) at outpost for $169 that newegg is selling for $258.50 and zipZF is selling for $263 (plus $40 rebate) why isn't this a great deal? Am I missing something, are these different sticks? Any one know if there...
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    NewbieQ: Radeon 9600xt v.s. 9600pro

    I was in the same situation and decided to go with the 9600XT for now. I would check your local BB, I just picked up the XT for $169.00 plus a $100 rebate. So for $69.00 it will hold me over for awhile. Good luck
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    Kingston HyperX PC3200 Price Question

    Maybe its just me, but after checking around even the kingston web site, I cant find any difference between the NewEgg HyperX KHX3200AK2/1G and the outpost HyperX KHX3200K2/1G, EXCEPT a big price difference. Any one else able to determine if there is a difference?? If not, I'm buying
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    Middle of the road Video card ???

    Trying to pick a decent video card, dont do alot of power gaming. New to video cards so if its a stupid ? - oh well! Are these two even comparable: BFG Technologies Asylum GeForce4 Ti 4200 64 MB -- $65.00 Nvidia 9600xt - $99.00 (after 100 rebate) Which to get, or are there...
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    IS it worth waiting for the NForce 4 Ultra boards

    Thanks for the advice, guess a little more patience now might pay off later.
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    IS it worth waiting for the NForce 4 Ultra boards

    I am in the middle of building a new system, and have been torn between waiting for the new asus sli board or just going with the A8V now. I am matching it up with the 3500+, 939, 90nm. I dont do alot of gaming and dont think I'll be using 2 video cards in the machine any way. Figure when...
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    Is this a Good Deal?

    Title says it all Ok, Been trying to find a good deal on a ScanDisk 1Gig thumbdrive - Is $65.50 a good price for one??
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    Looking for a decent case.

    Second the Antec P-160W, just had it delivered and its a very nice case
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    My future rig

    Nice system and good luck with the build. I'm currently in the same position with just a few changes from your system. Hope you dont mind a "little hijacking here", hopefully you have the same questions. Like you I have been planning on the 3500+, but it seems alot of people here strongly...
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    Best place (price) to buy OCZ 520w PSU

    Thanks, I've called a few places, seems alot of people are currently out of stock on this item. Mind is made up and will keep searching for one.
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    Best place (price) to buy OCZ 520w PSU

    Thanks for the reply, I have been reading the other posts about the upcoming release of the PCIe nForce4 boards. Is this, A8N-SLI Deluxe, the type of board you are refering to. I think I may just wait and see. No real hurry here, have only purchased the case and raptor so far, PSU and...
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    Best place (price) to buy OCZ 520w PSU

    Any other suggestions out there???
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    Asus ships first nForce4 SLI motherboard

    E version???? Guess your suggesting not to buy it when it first come out?? I havent dealt with Asus before, but if there are"gliches" with the first release, will they correct them??
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    Best place (price) to buy OCZ 520w PSU

    Thanks for the link, did not know about this company, nice rating for the store too.
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    Best place (price) to buy OCZ 520w PSU

    Think I had that right - the Antec P160w is the case. Figured I'd get a good (now and future PSU) in case (lol) i upgrade the MOB/CPU, VC in the future, and I like the OCZ 5 year warranty. Think I wait a week now that the OCZ 600 is out, maybe the price will drop a little on the 520.
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    Best place (price) to buy OCZ 520w PSU

    thegi mp03, Thanks for the response. Like I mentioned, this is my first build so I am open to sugestions. After reviewing alot of posts on this board and others, I realize there are better PSU's in the $200 dollar range but too much for me. From what I have read, the OCZ 520 seems like a...
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    Best place (price) to buy OCZ 520w PSU

    Title says it all, building out my first computer and have decided on the OCZ 520 PSU, best price I can find is HERE. Does anyone know of a better price? I'm not familar with this company, any one have any dealing with them, good or bad? THANKS