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Sonata solo II case - $700?

Hello - I wanted to consult with the community for any ideas why my old case, which I searched online to get an idea of what to sell for on eBay, shows up for $700 on Amazon. It's listed, of course, by a different seller than Amazon. There is another online reseller listing for $300. I only...
- dmc3106
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- Feb 24, 2019
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Intel DZ68DB support Ivy Bridge, 22nm CPU?

I actually have not purchased the board yet. I would rather buy ASUS or ASRock but there seem to be such a litter of issues - not sure I'm willing to take a chance. Between the PCI bus sharing on the ASUS and the flaky bios of ASRock, which seem to be regularly documented on forums, appear to...
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- Post #3
- Dec 28, 2011
- Forum: Motherboards
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Intel DZ68DB support Ivy Bridge, 22nm CPU?

Does anyone know if the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB will support the upcoming IVY Bridge CPU? The main site link for the DZ68DB on Intel.com doesn't say and i could not find any related postings in the 'Desktop Board Forum' on Intel site. Thanks for any insight...
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- Dec 28, 2011
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Motherboards
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PCI audio card and Sandybridge MB?

Yes, it is the AV-710! It sets up just fine under Windows 7 x64 as 'Envy24'. Windows Updates provided the driver, if I remember correctly. I need dual audio out to be able to have 'fast-switching' between speaker/headphone output. Been doing it for years and works great - no physical...
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- Post #3
- Dec 26, 2011
- Forum: Motherboards
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PCI audio card and Sandybridge MB?

I am looking to upgrade to Sandybridge - based system, using a Z68 Motherboard, but read that there can be issues (pops/crackles in sound) when using a PCI audio card. I have an old Chaintech via-chip based PCI audio card I need to use with the system. Anyone successfully using a PCI audio...
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- Dec 25, 2011
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Motherboards
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Best RAM for Asus P8Z68?

I am interested to know recommendations and experiences with RAM on the Asus P8Z68 series boards. Anyone have recommendations for RAM which performs well and works reliably on this board with mild overclock? thanks for any insight -
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- Dec 13, 2011
- Replies: 36
- Forum: Motherboards
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Intel SSD - 320series(160GB) or 510series(120GB)

Really appreciate the feedback - I'm sold - just purchased the 320series drive from Newegg. thanks!
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- Post #5
- Nov 11, 2011
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Intel SSD - 320series(160GB) or 510series(120GB)

Looking to purchase an SSD for an old Dell LAtitude D630 laptop. Price is amost identical for each series - more storage with the 320 and faster speed with the 510. although, I will not be able to take advantage of the faster drive on the older controller in the D630. Don't really need the...
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- Nov 11, 2011
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Intel DZ68DB overclock options?

I found the manual and referenced the 'BIOS Performance Features' section. From the content I have copied and pasted below, I am unsure if this allows for some overclocking. 'Processor multiplier can only be adjusted down' is not the right direction. Is the the 'base clock frequency...
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- Post #3
- Jul 4, 2011
- Forum: Motherboards
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Intel DZ68DB overclock options?

Can anyone advise on what overclock options this board has? This may be a good fit for my needs, as I am only interested in basic overclocking. I have read Intel boards have 'turbo' options which let you choose a pre-set percentage to 'boost' the clock - such as 2%, 4%, 8%, etc. but cannot...
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- Jul 3, 2011
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Motherboards
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1155 Motherboard and IDE DVD drive

yes, I hear you about the performance/reliability aspect of using a 3rd part controller to take over bus communication responsibilities. Typically, asking for trouble... Good point about the SATA more like SCSI - would rather use a interface with SCSI-like command set if given the option at...
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- Post #19
- May 15, 2011
- Forum: Motherboards
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1155 Motherboard and IDE DVD drive

Good call- that's a beautiful case and actually was my first choice. I still may consider it, since it's $50 less. The Lian Li is also solid in it's own right - just looks like art - a monolithic slab chiseled from a solid block of aluminum. Inside, the engineering is impressive, as well...
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- Post #18
- May 15, 2011
- Forum: Motherboards
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1155 Motherboard and IDE DVD drive

I guess the time is now to make the case change, to gain functionality. I knew I was going to drop some change in a case someday, I was just trying to hang on to the old carcass, since it has served so well over the years. I have had this chassis since the PIII days and have not found any...
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- Post #15
- May 15, 2011
- Forum: Motherboards
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1155 Motherboard and IDE DVD drive

If a controller card will not work, that looks like the best/only option - I am a religious subscriber to Newegg but missed that one - thanks!
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- Post #6
- May 15, 2011
- Forum: Motherboards
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1155 Motherboard and IDE DVD drive

unfortunately, I have an Antec ivory-colored case. A black DVD drive with an Ivory case will look ghetto.
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- Post #4
- May 15, 2011
- Forum: Motherboards
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1155 Motherboard and IDE DVD drive

I am interested in upgrading my old P35 system to a Z68 chip-based system. However, it appears there is no integrated IDE or Floppy support. I believe I am out-of-luck with the floppy but what about using my current IDE DVD drive with a Z68 board? Is there an IDE controller I can use with...
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- May 15, 2011
- Replies: 32
- Forum: Motherboards
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Best memory for moderate OC on Asus P35 MB?

Can anyone provide advice for fastest memory configuration in moderate OC on Asus P5K-E/WiFi and C2D E6750? I am currently running; 'Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail' in the system but want to upgrade to 4GB...
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- Feb 7, 2009
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Recommended BIOS settings?

I am looking for any information about details on BIOS configuration for ASUS motherboards. Specifically, I have a P5K-E WiFi/AP, but any document, website, forum post which describes recommended settings for the BIOS would be helpful. Thanks for your feedback!
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- Jan 11, 2008
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Motherboards
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Help me work out my E6750's temp!

Thanks for the reply Shujaa. I just received PK5-E wifi-ap and E6750 in the mail today but havent' had a chance to setup. It is going to be a sweet, screaming setup, regardless of heat! Thanks for entering temps for comparison, too - I wil be checking with ct myself...
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- Post #20
- Jan 8, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Help me work out my E6750's temp!

please post your findings as soon as you're able. I believe this is a gret MB by all accounts and the temp reading is the only problem. If getting accurate readings on temp with this combo is only possible with CT beta, I can live with that. I am considering your feedback in my purchase...
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- Post #16
- Dec 30, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Help me work out my E6750's temp!

I researched your issue since I am interested in purchasing the same MB/CPU and found this: "Coretemp. gives the accurate measurments since its T-Junction for our Processor is Correct (100) and not (85) like Everest or TAT ... cuz 1333FSB CPUs have higher T-junctions ... therefore ur temp...
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- Post #14
- Dec 30, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Memory recommendations for PK5-E and E6750?

Today's featured deal at Newegg is the Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail for only $49.99 (after $25 rebate). That's dirt cheap! Also, looks like others here are using this memory and overclocking just fine.
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- Post #6
- Dec 29, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Memory recommendations for PK5-E and E6750?

I will be purchasing the Asus PK5-E WIFI/AP and the c2d E6750. What DDR2 memory should I use in order to get a stable moderate overclock and take advantage of the 1333FSB? ...best price/performance? Thanks for any insight!
- dmc3106
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- Dec 27, 2007
- Replies: 6
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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*** Official ASUS P4C800/Deluxe (875P) Thread ***

I had almost identical symptoms with a new system I built nearly a month ago. In the first week,after clean install of XP PRO, the system got a corrupted kernel 'out of the blue' and had to rebuild. Luckily, I had created an image using Norton Ghost... Second, got other random Blue Screens...
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- Post #2,859
- Jun 11, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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*** Official ASUS P4C800/Deluxe (875P) Thread ***

Thanks for the info on the post-1014 BIOSes. Question - > If removing the drive from the Promise and connecting to the NATIVE controller, would you need to rebuild the HAL in XP by running a REPAIR to get things working correctly? ..or could you just switch connectors and keep on truckin'...
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- Post #2,833
- Jun 1, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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*** Official ASUS P4C800/Deluxe (875P) Thread ***

My faith in these 3rd party on-board controllers is completely gone. For years, they have been problematic and unreliable. Seems like no matter what flavor you pick - High Point, Silicon Image, Promise, they always have issues. It could be any number of things - peformance, stability, or...
- dmc3106
- Post #2,831
- May 31, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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*** Official ASUS P4C800/Deluxe (875P) Thread ***

I AM using the Promise contoller with one IDE HD in 'IDE' mode. I didn't realize this was so common and likely caused by the Promise. I see where you say the WMD errors are caused by this controller - is there any issue outside of test compatibility? In otherwords, are there general issues...
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- Post #2,829
- May 31, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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*** Official ASUS P4C800/Deluxe (875P) Thread ***

I did change a setting or two in the BIOS before RMAing. Changed the 'auto' memory timing settings to manual and left at the default parameters. Still got errors with Windows Memory Diagnostic. I have version 1014, may upgrade to the latest 1016 I'm starting to wonder if the memory test has...
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- Post #2,826
- May 30, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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*** Official ASUS P4C800/Deluxe (875P) Thread ***

Asus P4C800-E Deluxe and Mushkin 4000 Memory Errors!?!? I received errors on "DIMM0" with 1GB Mushkin 4000 Dual Channel Memory. RMA'd the memory for a brand new set of the exact same stuff. ....STILL getting errors on one of the DIMM's. Any ideas on what could be happening here?? I have...
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- Post #2,824
- May 28, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards

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