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    Surround sound not working properly on X-fi

    I can't figure it out. The cables are correct yet when i test them out the center comes out the left and the left is centered. Right is very quiet aswell. when i switch the center cable and front cable around, center becomes correct but the fronts dont work at all. Below is my spec and set up...
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    RECOMMENDATIONS: 22" monitor for gaming ??

    Got my LG L227WT this morning and COD4 looks awesome compared to my old CRT. Don't take my opinion as gold though as this is my first LCD experience ;)
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    £220 budget for gaming monitor - 226CW?

    Went for the LG. Finally decided. Will let you know how it goes for me.
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    £220 budget for gaming monitor - 226CW?

    Is adding a 24" PVA panel to the equasion for £270 worth doing? Yes its out of my budget that i want to spend, but it is within my fund limit. If its not worth adding to my list of 4 to choose from, can it replace the other 24" one i have on my list at £255 (Iiyama B2403WS) or is that one better...
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    £220 budget for gaming monitor - 226CW?

    LOL the 2232BW was where i first looked before doing any research as i thought it looked pretty decent. Then i read up and found it got a lot of bad reviews hence my quest for research. Amazon have it for £191.
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    £220 budget for gaming monitor - 226CW?

    oooh, i like that one, nice review on OC but is it any good/come recommended over the Samsung 226 range?
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    £220 budget for gaming monitor - 226CW?

    19 views and no opinions :( What about the IIyama E2403WS 24"? Its a bit more at £255 delivered but seems to get good reviews by gamers. http://www.misco.co.uk/applica...u=137702&sourceid=2003
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    £220 budget for gaming monitor - 226CW?

    Hi guys, i have £220 (think thats around $420), and was hoping you can help me choose a monitor. I have read as much as i can, and i feel like i'm more confused than before now as i knew nothing about input lag, panel lotteries etc. I know theres a 226BW but again total confusion over which is...
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    How far can i push my Athlon X2 6400+?

    Ok, spent all night tinkering and my highest stable settings are as follows: CPU 3.36Ghz 50c max Memory 832Mhz - 4.4.4.12 - 2.5v 8800GTX: (Stock core 576mhz mem 900mhz) GPU Core - 621mhz GPU Mem - 972mhz max GPU temp 68c I can get 3.37ghz on the cpu with no impact on temps but...
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    How far can i push my Athlon X2 6400+?

    Hmm, was getting BSOD's in 3dmark and Crysis CTD within seconds lol. Temps are fine so does that mean the voltages are the next thing to increase?
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    How far can i push my Athlon X2 6400+?

    Just gone higher than i could when i tried before i read your post myocardia ;) Obviously lowering the RAM has done that trick. Ilde temp is 1c more at 3.45ghz so will load 3dmark up and see how high it goes. Finally i also see voltages may need highering as i go along? I have 4 or 5 to...
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    How far can i push my Athlon X2 6400+?

    righto thanks alot :) will post up how i get on.
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    How far can i push my Athlon X2 6400+?

    I haven't increased the voltage as i wasn't sure which to choose. I have presets in the bios so i guess i go up each one as i increase the multiplier. My old case was bad for airflow and the mobo won't boot up unless the fan is connected. What about memory? do i need to adjust that asi go...
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    How far can i push my Athlon X2 6400+?

    Having just finsihed my upgrade of a new case (Antec 900), i am seeing temps lower than i have ever seen. I will be asking the same question as i am here about my 8800 GTX in the gfx forum but for the CPU specifically how far can i take it? At stock its 3.2ghz and i have just pushed it up to...
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    M2N Sli Deluxe

    Sorry for being stupid but i can't see anywhere in the BIOS to disable it. Having installed a Xfi sound card, what shouldn't be in my device manager?
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    Athlon 64 X2 6400+ = idle 51c?

    Not sure on the PSU but its more likely to be a cheap one compaired to say a corsair. I upgraded it though because it was the problem before when i brought the X1950XT to replace the X800pro so i made sure it had at least 30a on the 12v rail. If they lie though then i guess it could be the PSU...
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    Athlon 64 X2 6400+ = idle 51c?

    Spoke too soon :( shut down again in Race 07 although the temp was no where near the threashold. It would of only been 55c max so maybe im barking up the wrong tree. Could it be the graphics card overheating now it has a system thats not holding it back?
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    Athlon 64 X2 6400+ = idle 51c?

    So far so good with the 2nd cooler. It's a top down one as apposed to the side way one i had. Because of this, its taking the cold air from the side case fan directly onto the cpu in a straight direction. Even though its £4 cheaper, im getting 10c less 39c idle and 51c in game. Just finished an...
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    Athlon 64 X2 6400+ = idle 51c?

    Yep set the memory timings to 400mhz. Ive checked all the other bios settings and whilst there are many, i think ive gone over only the ones that are CPU dependant. Will post up my findings tomorrow when i use the 2nd cooler. Will also use as little TIM as possible after browsing the web has...
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    Athlon 64 X2 6400+ = idle 51c?

    550W 30A PSU so don't think it its that. Software is all latest ed ona new install of XP and the ram is new and brought together with 4 other sticks of the same for a mates pc. I've just turned the CPU cooler round again this time in the correct position so to blow its hot air straight out...
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    Athlon 64 X2 6400+ = idle 51c?

    Crashed again so underclocking didn't fix it either :(
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    Athlon 64 X2 6400+ = idle 51c?

    Thanks :) i've had a look in the bios and i have overclocking options to tinker with so i've lowered the multiplyer to 2.4ghz or x12 (4 drops) and lowered the voltage to 1.375. Idle CPU temp is now 46c. Will now go in game and alt tab to monitor it.
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    Athlon 64 X2 6400+ = idle 51c?

    Thats what i did the 2nd time making sure the paste was thin and evenly spread.
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    Athlon 64 X2 6400+ = idle 51c?

    After upgrading my pc (See thread below) http://forums.anandtech.com/me...=2102163&enterthread=y I'm having a CPU overheating problem and whenever i go in to any game my pc shuts down (alt+tabbing to see CPU temp is 60c+) CPU is as stated in thread title and i have the Zalman...
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    AGP Mobo + CPU + Memory needed for £300

    Sorry for not getting back. Graphics card is an Ati X1950XT. I came here with only 45 mins left to order so had to go ahead and figure out what to get myself. I went for the Athlon 64 x2 6400+ at 3.2Ghz (with a Zalman CNPS9500-AM2 CPU Cooler), 2gb DDR2-800 Ballistic RAM, and the Asrock AM2NF3...
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    AGP Mobo + CPU + Memory needed for £300

    Hi all. I now have £300 to spend on these 3 items. I know sticking with AGP is wrong but i have to. It will be more economical for me to just use this £300 to upgrade my AGP system to last another 18-24 months and then buy a brand new rig than to get PCi-e componants as upgrades to this rig now...
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    Best AGP System upgrade for my X1950XT

    KeithTalent. Very valid point and you have dragged my back in to the i don't know what to do stage again lol.
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    Best AGP System upgrade for my X1950XT

    Sorry i meant 478. Ok, i chucked on a £30 fan so if i can get £100+ for the card then i'm happy. The PCi-E version is only £90 compared to the £120 i paid for the AGP one. Or do you think its worth selling the whole rig as one (what would it be worth roughly?) My bonus pay goes in at the...
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    Best AGP System upgrade for my X1950XT

    Cheers guys, alot to thinnk about :) Mobo is socket 475 forgot to say, just in case that helps.
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    Best AGP System upgrade for my X1950XT

    Hi all first time here :) anyway, at the end of July i'll be getting my Bonus. After tax it should be about £500. I've just paid £150 for my X1950XT and a Zalman VF900-CU cooler. My only upgrade in two years. I now realise the rest of my system is seriously bottlenecking it so want to upgrade...