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Why are the nVidia IDE drivers so buggy?

Some people have had great experience with the nVidia drivers, such as yourself, and others have not, like me. I installed the 6.53 drivers last week and, oh boy. First class ticket to Nightmare City. The ethernet driver completely bogged my 'net connection down to almost a standstill. Either...
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- Post #28
- Jul 12, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards
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nForce 4 6.54 ForceWare killed my computer!!

Honestly, I might just have done that. And at this point, that's exactly what I'm thinking. I can get into Windows and such, but since things are just so screwy, I think I could've quite possibly damaged the Northbridge when I removed the ASUS fan and put on the Zalman heatsink. I cleaned off...
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- Post #3
- Jul 9, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards
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nForce 4 6.54 ForceWare killed my computer!!

I currently have an ASUS A8N-E nForce 4 Ultra board that came loaded with the 6.39 ForceWare. After replacing the rattling/dying Northbridge fan with a Zalman heatsink, I went ahead and updated the video drivers for my MSI 6800GT PCI-e. Inadvertantly, I removed ALL the nVidia drivers including...
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- Jul 9, 2005
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Motherboards
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A good temperature display device (LCD, digital, etc.)

Hm. I guess such a device doesn't exist. *shrug* No harm in askin', though. :)
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- Post #2
- May 27, 2005
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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A good temperature display device (LCD, digital, etc.)

Originally I'd wanted a multifunction panel that not only monitors the temperatures of the CPU, HDD and the like, but one that ramps the fan speeds up and down as needed. I'll be using (4) SilenX case fans that are extremely quiet and move a good amount of air. Additionally, I'll be...
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- May 27, 2005
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Who's TCCD is recommended for stability and OC-ing?

Thanks for the responses, guys. Yeah, I find it hard to believe that OCZ would ditch the TCCD in favor of something "inferior". My question is, why would they opt to use something else, though? I'm sure it has everything to do with cost and availability. Technically, shouldn't these new OCZ...
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- Post #4
- May 25, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Who's TCCD is recommended for stability and OC-ing?

I've heard that OCZ's Plat. Rev. 2 parts no longer use TCCD chips. Disappointing as the Samsung TCCD chips seem to be some quality chips. Anywho, now that OCZ is no longer an option on an upcoming A64 3800+ 'Venice' and ASUS A8N-E board, which maker would you recommend for the best PC3200 DDR...
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- May 25, 2005
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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Asus A8N-E info please.

Gentlemen, after reading this entire thread, I've decided to get this board as well. I'd been hemming and hawing between the various nForce 4 Ultra boards (DFi, EPoX, Chaintech, etc.) and decided that this would be the most stable and hassle free platform. Many thanks to any and all who...
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- Post #71
- May 24, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards
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n00b Alert: MoBo selection help appreciated

My schpankin' new A64 3800+ 'Venice' is sitting here next to me wondering onto which MoBo it will be adopted. I've never built a system before (completely on my own) and therefore, am totally new to the whole experience. SLI isn't required (but I could be talked into it) and it must be a...
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- May 23, 2005
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Motherboards
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*Official* Venice Core Price Guide *semi-updated 4/27*

My sentiments exactly. I've researched the A64 to death (been well over a year and a half) and finally made the decision to "stick it out" for the Venice core. A64 3500 or 3800 for me, though. :)
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- Post #34
- Apr 12, 2005
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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*** Official MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum (nForce4 Ultra chipset) Thread ***

After reading through many posts in this thread, I think it's safe to assume that this MB is not quite ready for "prime time" and to be honest, I'm not so sure the NF4 chipset is either. One would expect to be able to hit the 'power' button and be off and running, but everyone seems to be...
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- Post #285
- Mar 23, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards
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What is wrong with me? I haven't upgrade my base system since '03

My advice, just go 939 winchester, a $300+ vid card from ATI or nV, a big, fast SATA HDD, 1gb DDR400, overclock and settle in again :) Totally. I've been researching a new rig (components, that is) for well over a year and a half. My current ma-cheen is a Falcon N/W AthlonXP 2100+ w/ a...
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- Post #34
- Mar 10, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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A64 with PCIe, K8NXP-9 only one?

Hey, I'm with the rest of you in the "Sheesh! MORE waiting?!?!" department, but we really should be thankful that we're not waiting like we do for games. Unreal 2, Half-Life 2 or Doom 3, anyone? I'd rather wait an extra month or two for manufacturers like ABit, ASUS and the like to get their...
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- Post #16
- Dec 3, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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Best bang for buck graphics card

Unfortunately, it's not so much a cost issue at the moment as it is about availability. ATi hasn't been doing the most stellar job at keeping their cards on shelves for just about anyone who wants them as of late and it just so happens that the nVidia lineup is excellent. This is another...
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- Post #13
- Dec 3, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Best bang for buck graphics card

I'd be leaning towards the 6600GT as well, however as you stated, it is only a 128Mb card. If that's a "must have" for you, then you're gonna be faced with a +$300 price tag pretty quickly. Someone else mentioned the as yet to be released X800 XL. In Anand's review, it seems like the way...
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- Post #11
- Dec 3, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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LCD Monitor: I need one

Tada!! http://www.anandtech.com/displays/showdoc.aspx?i=2289 This review was done last week and it does a head-to-head comparison of 19" LCD's. It really depends upon how much you're willing to spend and what the "mission critical" items are for you. Give it a look-see and lemme know what...
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- Post #2
- Dec 3, 2004
- Forum: Displays
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Building new gaming rig

I've noticed the my avast! anti-virus program slooooooooows down my system in a big way when it's chuggin' along. I'll bet you have something similar that's hoggin' up all your CPU resources, such as an anti-virus proggie. Just turn that puppy off when you're playing and you'll see an...
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- Post #12
- Nov 19, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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X-Superalien or Tsunami Dream.. which to get?

By all means, pick up the TT 'Tsunami'. AT did backflips for it not too long ago in their review of cases. The silver Tsui is gonna be my next case. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my CoolerMaster ATC-110 which is pretty old school now, but the TT case is pretty sexy, has a great...
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- Post #11
- Nov 17, 2004
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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PCI-e vs. SLI

Well, I'm not sure about every game, but it seems that, by and large, the X800 XT (not the PRO) seems to edge out the 6800Ultra in higher resolutions when you begin to turn on the eye candy. Check out these FarCry benchies from XBit Labs: http://www.xbitlabs.com/articl...sus-ax800xt-tvd_7.html...
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- Post #10
- Nov 16, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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PCI-e vs. SLI

RhinO, you make excellent points regarding the decision to build immediately rather than wait for the next wave of "latest and greatest". However, I would urge that in this case, you do wait. I know. You're like me and you want that system purrin' away on your desktop now! But, you're...
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- Post #6
- Nov 15, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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Just found out I was being used for sex...

My interpretation of flawlssdistortn's (too tough to type) saying that he's not a "n00b" would be to say that he, like most of us isn't as completely clueless as the general populace who wander into their local Staples or Best Buy to get what they perceive, is a "Fast PC". I've only partaken...
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- Post #20
- Nov 15, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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PCI-e vs. SLI

No one knows the "exact" cost of the SLI-capable MoBo's until they're officially released for retail purchase. They are expected, however, to be considerably more expensive than boards that will be compatible with only one video card. So, you have to ask yourself if the added expense of...
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- Post #2
- Nov 15, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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N Force4 Motherboards

I think it's safe to assume that we're all in the same boat here. Mind if I grab an oar? ;) Between the nForce4 boards, the VIA K8T890 boards AND the ATi RX480 chipset-based boards, we're all gonna be fat n' happy in no time at all. The choices will be ours to make and they will most...
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- Post #25
- Nov 15, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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SLI vs X800XTPE

He-he Sorry. I was applying some blonde highlights this morning and I might've left in the 'Nice n' Easy' a little too long. ;) I'm n00bage, admittedly. Don't get me wrong, if the PCIe version of the 6800GT became available at or around the same time as the new PCIe MoBo's did, then I'd be...
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- Post #20
- Nov 11, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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SLI vs X800XTPE

This review done back in September, pits the latest PCIe cards against one another. In this link, the 6600GT bests the X800 XT by a few FPS: http://www.gamepc.com/labs/vie...=pciegpuso&page=10 The next link shows the X800 XT pulling ahead of the 6600GT in FarCry...
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- Post #15
- Nov 11, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Availability of PCIe cards?

Okay. So, I've decided to wait for the advent of PCIe and everything that comes with it. However, I've noticed that the availability of any video cards (either of the ATi or nVidia flavor) is somewhat scarce at the moment. Now, the latest motherboard iterations utilizing PCIe are just over...
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- Nov 11, 2004
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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ASUS A8n-e Premium NForce 4

Agreed. The upgradability issue is the largest driving factor, for me anyway. However, walking passed an EB Games with the Doom3 and Half-life 2 boxes displayed is gonna be a painful experience knowing that it'll take several more months before I see them on my screen. But, then again, I look at...
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- Post #35
- Nov 5, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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ASUS A8n-e Premium NForce 4

Can I ask a question? In all seriousness, why hold out for either the nForce4 or K8T890 boards? Yes, PCI-Express. I understand this, but if there's little to no performance gain going from AGP to PCI-e (exclusive of SLI), then why wait for it? I ask this because, like the rest of you, I'm...
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- Post #33
- Nov 5, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards

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