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    Winamp Openal_out Plugin for Creative Cards in vista

    Stumbled upon this. Good find. Thanks.
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    semi-new rig in progress

    Need help on selecting an Intel-based or nvidia-based motherboard. Budget is no more than US$120 but can go slightly over if quality is good enough to warrant it. All parts are to be ordered and shipped from/to USA. Overclocking is an option but it needs to handle modest overclock (333fsb to...
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    Internal computer wires

    Thanks for the link... I have yet to check RadioShack... although I don't know if they even sell these things at all. After a lengthy google search, I found a place called 'FrontX' and may have found what I'm looking for. Basically I would order a batch of these connectors along with a batch...
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    Internal computer wires

    So I have an old SB Live! Platinum that I want to continue making the most of... that old Live! Drive that came with it is collecting dust and I need to use it with my new X-Fi Xtreme Music card. It's not compatible straight-up but wiring them up appropriately is still possible to, at least...
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    EPoX 9NPA+SLi

    Having gotten the RAM earlier than anticipated, I have them installed and running. However, I have found that with a little trial & error, I can set a certain memory divider after all. But this isn't very well documented since the option is there under a different name. In the Power BIOS...
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    EPoX 9NPA+SLi

    Simple update to add in some temperature numbers... at idle, the CPU reads out at 34C... although that's partially due to the cooler ambient air of winter. Upon load, the temperature jumps to 40-ish or so but I have yet to gauge an exact number. Also contributing to the lower temperature is...
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    EPoX 9NPA+SLi

    After 12 hours of Prime'ing, I've considered my current setup to be stable. Although whether or not that's entirely true remains to be seen. However, the road to this setup wasn't without any snags. So here I'll document some of my initial experiences as well as my personal findings. It's...
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    Gigabyte GA-K8N Pro-SLI or EPoX 9NPA+SLI?

    Still seeking info from people who own either of these... and a little update with a chance for you to give your input. After some research into what power supply would be most useful, I've narrowed it down to two -- Enermax's "Noisetaker EG701AX-VE SFMA" model or Sea Sonic's S12-600. Both are...
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    Gigabyte GA-K8N Pro-SLI or EPoX 9NPA+SLI?

    bumping in hopes to get some answers
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    Gigabyte GA-K8N Pro-SLI or EPoX 9NPA+SLI?

    I've only had my MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum for a short time and already I'm interested in jumping on the PCI Express bandwagon. This means having to go for Plan B... But first things first. As the topic suggests, I have narrowed my choices down to those two. I'd like to save some cash while...
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    How to "unlid" your athlon 64

    Call me a wimp. I'm too scared to do this to my X2. :) I'm sure I can always improvise with my Zalman 7000 if the contact or pressure isn't good enough... that is, if I have the guts to actually pop the lid.
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    Building New Computer, Please Suggest...

    I hear that the L2 cache makes little difference in overall performance. Meaning, the difference is so small and miniscule that it's not going to be visibly seen or "felt" when you use it. Correct me if I'm wrong on that. Dual-core has its issues but its primary issues are due to softwares...
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    X2 game issue...Is it the same with ATI and NVIDIA?? How many problems are the P-Ds having???

    I went for a quick run through Serious Sam 2. As expected, the retail code doesn't have proper support for dual-core CPUs. Setting up affinity will solve the problems I've mentioned before on my run through the Serious Sam 2 Demo. The latest patch (2.064b) didn't indicate any fixes to handle...
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    3800+ X2 vs 4200+ X2

    Depending on how you intend to use the system, you can go with either processor. However, it's good to take note that future games will be making some more use of dual-core processors or at least support it to the extent that it doesn't exhibit any odd behavior in-game. My opinion says to go...
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    3800+ X2 vs 4200+ X2

    For games that hasn't been coded much with hyperthreading in mind, it'll perform exactly like its single-core (3200+) counterpart. If you look through some benchmark numbers with the X2 3800+, you'll see that those games will perform more or less like it. However... The games that makes...
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    crappy overclock on my x2 3800

    Some advice to the OP... since some are voicing their words quite strongly... 1) research 2) get to know your hardware 3) read that overclocking guide that's stickied 4) you get what you paid for (referring to your usage of stock heatsink) If you believe that your overclock is less then...
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    Dual-core power supply recommendations

    Using an Enermax EG465P-VE, rated at 430W. I've a simple setup. If you plan on keeping all 5 of your HDs, adding that video card of yours, I seriously say get a good quality 500W PSU. Don't settle for anything less. Enermax, OCZ, Antec, and whatever else people trust and recommend, go for it.
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    Pentium D 830 vs Athlon64 X2 3800+

    Yes, without bias... the article shows the X2 3800+ besting out the 830D in 27 of the 30 benchmarks ran. That's a surefire win for the X2 right there. Mark's own benchmark is also without bias... since he ran his video encoding with the same OS on both platforms. And if you actually read...
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    X2 game issue...Is it the same with ATI and NVIDIA?? How many problems are the P-Ds having???

    Contradicting yourself now, eh? Does that mean you're realizing the error of your original assumption and now openly looking into determining what may be the real issue at hand? After all, the lot of us do not know if you've done the necessary research and diagnostics in determining what may...
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    X2 game issue...Is it the same with ATI and NVIDIA?? How many problems are the P-Ds having???

    To be frank, blunt, and straightforward, if you got nothing else to provide that can help us or contribute, then don't bother posting at all. Since having heard of Serious Sam 2 going gold, I'm betting that the likelihood that it runs well with X2 CPUs out-of-box is slim. I'll report in...
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    X2 game issue...Is it the same with ATI and NVIDIA?? How many problems are the P-Ds having???

    Contributing for those who loves the insane action that Serious Sam games provide. ;) Specs in sig. AMD drivers installed nForce 6.66 system drivers & AGPgart from UDP 5.10 Catalyst 5.4 DirectX 9.0c Problem: Audio skips and problems at cinematics, mouse would erratically jump from one...
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    X2 and games

    WinLauncherXP is what I use. A little bit more flexible. Either one should work so take yer pick. :)
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    Average overclocking for AMD X2 3800+?

    see sig. Reasonable o/c, good speeds. :)
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    Neo2 Plat, AGP 8x, BF2, and Framerate

    Bump. Anyone got any ideas?
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    Neo2 Plat, AGP 8x, BF2, and Framerate

    Okay, so I have my R9800Pro working without a problem and without a hitch on my previous setup (ASUS A7N8X Deluxe 1.04). The AGP is set to 8x and everything ran fine... at least, that's what I last remembered when I play BF2 Demo. New system, MSI's K8N Neo2 Plat and X2 3800+, same card, same...
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    what's your overall impression of dual core?

    More additions, since the thread got bumped. My X2 3800+ clocks in at 2.4GHz on air. And I'm not even a heavy overclocker too. Is it worth getting dual-core? I firmly believe so. Would it benefit me for what I do on the system? I personally believe so.
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    Steppings for 3800+ and 4400+ x2 ?

    Just to add some blurb to the stepping... The initial X2 batch has an E4 stepping which I am sure is being phased out now. I bought my X2 3800+ about mid-August. When it arrived I found that my CPU is E6 stepping. My guess is that if you're truly unlucky you'd end up with an E4 3800+. But...
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    X2 game issue...Is it the same with ATI and NVIDIA?? How many problems are the P-Ds having???

    Thanks Redox for mentioning UT2004. I'm contemplating on installing that monster. But then all I play these days is Guild Wars. Oh well.
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    New codenames = o.O wtf

    So when do we get codenames like 'Optimus Prime' and 'Megatron' from either side? :D
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    How many watts does overclocking add?

    I've an Enermax EG465P-VE, rated 430W. I dumped all the numbers and it came up 330+W. My specs are in sig. Prior to the upgrade, I was considering unloading my SCSI optical drives from the setup. Glad I made that decision, as it'd be cutting it close to the 430W. While I haven't the time to...
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    At long last, my X2 3800+

    Yes, I was running two primes for each core. :)
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    For all those whining about how X2 is not worthit for games

    Now that you mentioned it, I think any of the tiled wallpapers that Windows comes with is better than that! Anyway, the article was interesting. Was it an editorial? Sounded like a rant in some way. *shrug* I dunno. I'm just raising the questions. But he does provide some insights...
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    X2 game issue...Is it the same with ATI and NVIDIA?? How many problems are the P-Ds having???

    Update for my Guild Wars testing on the X2. While nothing major, some movement would have that sudden "jerkness." By that I mean that you'd move and the 3D would render smoothly and at some point, it'd quicken up for just slightly and then go back to normal. Kinda like seeing a video trying to...
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    At long last, my X2 3800+

    Blah... I had a major case of "DUR, Me = st00pid" Syndrome that ate up a good hour or so of useless disassembly. :) I just so happen to have my DVD-RW drive plugged in... but not powered. The system would hang... AND would not even POST correctly when I hit the reset button. The diagnostic...
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    At long last, my X2 3800+

    Heh... the entire undervolting thing is getting weirder by the second. :)
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    X2 game issue...Is it the same with ATI and NVIDIA?? How many problems are the P-Ds having???

    Prelim testing, but to confirm somewhat. I ran Guild Wars without much problem, albeit for a short period of time. So far the game is working without the X2 driver. Since I do not have BF2 retail, I'll be reinstalling the demo soon and will try that out. But this is just additional info...
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    At long last, my X2 3800+

    What's your idle and load temps for yours, out of curiosity? I'm concerned that if I were to hit 1.4v exactly that the temps would be too high for my taste.
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    At long last, my X2 3800+

    I don't understand it why it undervolts like it did either. But it ran Prime-stable at stock speed (that is, while I tested it for a few hours) with that voltage (I swear to god it's true. I mean if it's MSI misconfiguring the offset, then we got a serious problem). And then it ran at 2.2GHz...
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    At long last, my X2 3800+

    If by vcore you mean the CPU voltage, then it's currently at about 1.33. When I started testing stock speed, it was at about 1.25v. Prime would fail at some point on 2.4GHz @ 1.25v so I bumped the voltage up a notch. With temps at 55c on 2.4GHz, I think I'm going to stop there. I don't...
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    At long last, my X2 3800+

    Goooooooooooooooood morning... er... wait... not morning... Anyways, having finished doing some things, I come back to check up to see Prime still running 9+ hours straight. Woohoo! So the board really does undervolts... I just need to make sure that it's either actual undervolting or...