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    GTX280 audio over HDMI

    Hi, I've just today thought about using the DVI-HDMI adapter and S/PDIF cable on my GTX280 and for some reason I cannot get the audio working. I have attached the audio cable from the S/PDIF out on my mobo to the audio port on the GTX280...is there something else I have missed? (I have tried...
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    What to do with QX6850?

    Hi, I currently have my Q6700 at 3.6 with my Tuniq and the cost of upgrading to the QX6850 would be about $100. I was wondering what the general consensus was on max stable OC with the QX6850 on air. (ill also be swapping my ram for Mushkin Redlines PC2-8000 2x2GB if that matters any) So what...
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    P5E sound problem?

    Hi, I recently upgraded to the P5E and noticed that I can only get stereo sound (2 channel). I am able to get full 5.1 using the analog connections from the SupremeFX II card, but the optical doesn't seem to be working properly. I have searched for quite a while and have found nothing that...
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    P5E drivers after Rampage flash?

    Hi, I was curious as to what drivers I would download for a P5E flashed to Rampage; would I still get all the drivers on the Asus site for the P5E or for the Rampage? I have not yet actually set up the board yet, but am I correct in assuming that I will get better OC ability and stability if...
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    which mobo? (Max II Formula, P5Q-Deluxe, X48-DQ6, other)

    Hi, I was in the process of upgrading my mobo and was wondering what you all would recommend. If you recommend 'other' then I'd appreciate it if you could specify. budget is $300 CDN. btw, if you recommend 'other' please keep in mind that i would like to have at least 8 SATA ports, thanks :)
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    Which PSU to get?

    Hi, I was looking to upgrade my current setup and realized I needed a new PSU. The config will consist of: 2x WD2500KS 2x WD5000AAKS 2x IDE DVD burners (the mobo I am planning to use only has 4 sata connections) 1x Q6700 4x 1GB DDR2 2x 8800GT 1x TJ07 1x P7N Platinum and probably a...
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    Gigabyte DS3 = best budget board?

    hi, i was wondering if GA-965P-DS3 would be the best budget board to go with in terms of stability, features, and OC ability. i recall this being the choice of anandtech a few months ago, but is there a board which also has firewire and more IDE channels for under $130? i am choosing a board to...
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    640MB vs 320MB 8800GTS; big difference?

    hi, ive seen the benchmarks which show little to no difference performance wise when both are clocked at the same speed. what if the 320MB version were clocked significantly higher? i currently have an eVGA 8800GTS Superclocked 320MB card clocked at 648/1512/2100 and was wondering if it is worth...
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    possible causes for memtest freezing?

    hi, i was just trying to diagnose a system problem am was wondering what the possible causes for failure of memtest would be (other than faulty memory). i have tried changing hard drives for the system, changed the memory, changed cabling, and memtest will just stall; the 'wall time' will...
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    faulty 8800GTS?

    Hi, i just got the EVGA 8800GTS 320MB superclocked from FS, so returns are not an issue, but after i installed the GTS i now get some garbled up test during the boot up sequence. faulty card and/or drivers? btw, does driver cleaner pro work on Vista x64? if not, is there anything else i...
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    Upgrade to 8800 Ultra?

    Hi, with Crysis coming out at Sept 11 (thats what some guys at MS and Intel said anyways), I was wondering if it would be a good idea to jump on the 8800 Ultra bandwagon (i can get the Ultra for the same price as a GTX); i currently have an Asus 1950pro but I am beginning to find it hard to run...
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    Vista x64 'Hide inactive icons'

    Hi, i recently installed Vista x64 on one of my drives. the good news is that it recognizes all my RAM (4GB), the bad news, so far, is that i no longer have the < or > to show or hide inactive icons (it is normally to the left of the clock and other icons in the bottom right side of the screen)...
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    artifacts NOT caused by video card?

    hi, i had just noticed today, after leaving my computer on all night with the monitor off, that when i turned in the monitor i had a bunch of flashing green artifacts. each were about the size of 1 pixel and at random spots across the screen. i first had thought that my video card was...
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    memory error?

    hi, i recently purchased the 2GB OCZ plat. 8500 set and was wondering why CPUZ displays max bandwidth as 400MHz when i have set the RAM at 533MHz. also, the serial # and manufacture date are not shown whereas they were shown on my older set...
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    problem with mismatched memory?

    thanks again for the help in my last thread i now have another question: i know that it is best to have all the RAM the same, however, i was wondering if there would be any potential damage if i mix RAM. the modules in question would be the OCZ plat. 8500 and OCZ plat. rev 2 6400. if i was to...
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    4GB or 2GB?

    Hi, I was planning on upgrading to Vista x64 and was wondering what would be the best option. would it be better to get high end 2x 1GB memory or lower end 2x 2GB memory? which would give me better performance? (i actually plan on dual booting with XP x86 and Vista x64) i have read some links...
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    backlight bleeding

    hi, i have recently received a 22" viewsonic and have noticed that, when completely black, there is about 1cm of bleeding on the top and bottom; would that be considered defective? should i get a replacement, or is this normal for LCDs 20" and over? thanks in advance :)
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    AnandTech Heatsink Review Temps

    Hi, i have read the heatsink reviews but was curious as to how to interpret the temperatures. I noticed that the reviews use the NVIDIA Monitor, but what are those temperatures?...are they the Core Temps, as read from 'CoreTemp', or the temp read on the IHS, as read from the bios and in Everest...