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Looking for a good mb

The only problem is where can you find the NF-M2? I've been searching for a month and no one out there has it in stock. Did Abit just quit making them? I'd love to get that board.
- Zuddud
- Post #6
- Jun 28, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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BF2 frame rates

If you throw enough at it, you can choke out any video card. Even the 8800 cards. BF2 tends to fluctuate dramatically based on the number of bots/players as well as the overall size of the map. Compare the size of the maps you were in and the number of players/bots in each and you will get...
- Zuddud
- Post #2
- Jun 23, 2007
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Experience with nVidia 500 Series Boards?

Bump
- Zuddud
- Post #2
- Jun 23, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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Experience with nVidia 500 Series Boards?

I'm still in the final decision making process for a new AMD dual core system and want to get some feedback from folks who have boards utilizing the Nvidia 500 series chipsets. There just doesn't seem to be many reviews out there about them. I know most enthusiasts right now couldn't care...
- Zuddud
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- Jun 21, 2007
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Motherboards
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Is this overkill?

I'm about to build a new AMD X2 system and am starting to wonder if my initial thoughts on video might be a little more than what I actually need. I'll be running the native resolution of my 17" LCD of 1280x1024 in most of my games like Oblivion or BF2142. Considering that low a resolution...
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- Jun 17, 2007
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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About to make my Brisbane order

I've been considering a very similar build. I'm curious about the Biostar though. I know it's listed as a very good O/C board, but how is Biostar as a brand? I had always heard they were kind of a cheap-o short term solution. What kind of CPU cooling are you going with to allow you to get...
- Zuddud
- Post #10
- Jun 4, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Antec Truepower 550W

I got the 430W version of the trio for my wife's build a few months ago and it wasn't as great as I thought it would be. 3 weeks after having it, the system would boot, but NONE of the case fans would fire up. We had 1 120 and 2 80's running through the molex that was designated as the fan...
- Zuddud
- Post #3
- Jun 2, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Yet another build check request

Well at this point I think I'm just going to wait a little while longer. Apparently there will be quite a few price changes in July, so I think I'll just wait and see what happens with that.
- Zuddud
- Post #31
- Jun 2, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Yet another build check request

I'd really like to see some benchmarks on the 2160. With the reduced L2 cache I wonder how well it will stack up to AMD.
- Zuddud
- Post #28
- Jun 1, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Yet another build check request

Right now there's no real advantage for me to go DX10. Especially in a card that probably won't even perform as well as the DX9 cards. I won't be going Vista for quite some time and I don't tend to be on the cutting edge of gaming. I'd rather wait until there are DX10's in my price range with...
- Zuddud
- Post #26
- Jun 1, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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X1950Pro

I'm looking at that same MSI card. Not only does it have 512MB it also seems to be better built than many of the other 1950pro cards out there. But...at $30 more you can get a 1950xt. Though the chipset is better, it just doesn't look like a very well put together card. But...to save...
- Zuddud
- Post #2
- Jun 1, 2007
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Yet another build check request

Alright, time for a new wrinkle or two: MSI RX1950PRO-VT2D512E X1950PRO 512MB - $159.99 vs. SAPPHIRE 100186L Radeon X1950XT 256MB - $189.99 Other than the lower price and more RAM, the MSI looks like a better made and better cooled card. Of course I could go with a 7900GS or a 256MB...
- Zuddud
- Post #24
- Jun 1, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Yet another build check request

I guess I'm just missing something on the comparison of the CPU's. I agree that in most cases the e4300 will beat a X2 4200+, but with a smaller L2 cache in the e2160, it's probably going to take enough of a performance hit to put it at the same level or lower than the X2 in most cases...
- Zuddud
- Post #20
- May 31, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Yet another build check request

It looks like to me that the Intel vs AMD comparison here comes down to more brand loyalty. I've been an AMD guy for quite a while, so for me to hop to Intel I've got to see some MAJOR benefits. Without overclocking or getting a large L2 cache, I can't see Intel having that major of an...
- Zuddud
- Post #18
- May 31, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Lowest Dual Core system vs high-end singe core

I'm no expert, but from what I've read you will see the biggest difference in the dual cores when multi-tasking. So if you were running winamp, word, and firefox simultaneously, each of them would be much snappier than normal. It wouldn't seem like winamp was draining your performance as much.
- Zuddud
- Post #2
- May 31, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Yet another build check request

I can't even find the E2160 on Intel's site. I assume it's a generation or two older?
- Zuddud
- Post #13
- May 31, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Yet another build check request

Interesting. Do you know of a good benchmark comparison that would show these CPU's lined up? I've only found what's at Tom's and they only list a few of the Core 2's. I didn't even know there was such a thing as a 2160. Which shows you what I know.
- Zuddud
- Post #11
- May 31, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Yet another build check request

I'd agree IF I was overclocking, which I'm not. ;) Without overclocking, I don't see the advantage other than the video card. Besides, if going Intel instead of AMD, I see no reason for it unless you overclock or get the 4MB L2 cache. At that point, price becomes the overriding issue...
- Zuddud
- Post #9
- May 31, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Yet another build check request

LOL...at my budget and with no overclocking, "entry level" is about right. ;-)
- Zuddud
- Post #7
- May 31, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Yet another build check request

On-board sound yes, video, no. I'll disable the onboard video on first boot. As far as sound goes, since I have no speakers and only a $50 set of headphones, I didn't see the need for a discrete sound card. I'm currently using my Abit NF7s (nforce2) on-board sound and haven't had any...
- Zuddud
- Post #5
- May 31, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Yet another build check request

OK, after getting some feedback here and elsewhere, I've finally made the decision on what to get. Budget: <$600 Overclocking: NO Purpose: Oblivion, NFS:MW, BF2142, Video Playback, Surfing, some video conversion (DIVX->DVD). Will use for 3-5yrs. Existing Gear: WD 7200RPM HD, Sony DVD-RW...
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- May 31, 2007
- Replies: 30
- Forum: Computer Building
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Advice on new video card

Research and ye shall find. Looks like the one I originally selected ain't gonna cut it. Gotta get 30amps on the 12v.
- Zuddud
- Post #5
- May 30, 2007
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Build Question

I agree with the logic, however I won't be overclocking. Everything I've read says that Intel's (and especially that board) overclock VERY well. My problem now is PSU. From doing more research it seems for nearly the same price as the Nvidia 7950GT I could go with a 1950pro or xt. Since...
- Zuddud
- Post #12
- May 30, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Advice on new video card

Native res is 1280x1024 so I imagine I should bump up the in-game res a notch. Thanks for the benchmarks, though I really wish they had the 7950 included. Even so, when I look at the benches at TH, the 1950xt even blows away the 7950GT 512mb. So it looks like the 1950XT is definitely the...
- Zuddud
- Post #4
- May 30, 2007
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Build Question

That was pretty much where I was headed as well. NF4 is well established and should be relatively bug free at this point. Plus I really like the idea of going Gigabyte. One last quick question though... Since I'm not overclocking, would there be any point in getting memory other than...
- Zuddud
- Post #10
- May 30, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build Question

Likely a hell of a lot more than me. :) So here's where I am... MSI K9N Neo-F - 550MCP @ $72.99 or BIOSTAR TFORCE 550 - 550MCP @ $79.99 or GIGABYTE GA-M61P-S3 - 6100 @ $79.99 Seems like a near coin flip. Anything jump out about any of these?
- Zuddud
- Post #8
- May 29, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Advice on new video card

Putting together a new build. I think I have most of the components locked down: GIGABYTE GA-M61P-S3 Socket AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 6100 Athlon 64 X2 4200+(65W) Windsor 2.2GHz Kingston ValueRAM 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 FSP Group (Fortron Source) AX450-PN 450W For video I was leaning towards...
- Zuddud
- Thread
- May 29, 2007
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Build Question

I guess that only leaves me with one question: Lots of the reviewers of the 550 based boards complain about heat. In particular the MSI board I'm looking at. The catch is that I don't know if they are talking stock or o/c. Assuming I have a well ventilated case (front and rear 120mm fans...
- Zuddud
- Post #6
- May 29, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build Question

So basically, chipset means little to nothing if I'm not overclocking? With a variance of only $5 I'm still not sure which way to go.
- Zuddud
- Post #4
- May 29, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build Question

*BUMP*
- Zuddud
- Post #2
- May 29, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build Question

I'm in the process of slapping together a new PC and I've made most of the final decisions, but I'm not confidant in one area: chipset. I'm going with an AM2 Athlon 64 X2 4200+ (65w) with 1 7950GT 256MB and 2GB RAM at DDR2-800. I'll be sticking with XP, and the system will primarily be used...
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- May 28, 2007
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Computer Building
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Looking for REAL support

Of course, I can't deny that it is possible that the RAM isn't quite 100%, but I need something to show me that it is before I go through the gyrations of an RMA and replacements. For me, it's no memory, no PC, so if I'm going to RMA I have to order the replacements first, then send the others...
- Zuddud
- Post #8
- Mar 11, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Looking for REAL support

I couldn't agree more. For now, I'll live with it. I've been fighting this crap for 3 weeks now, and am pretty fed up with the whole thing. It's stable, I'm not taking a performance hit in my apps, and hopefully Asus will provide a proper BIOS update soon. This is my first ASUS board, and...
- Zuddud
- Post #6
- Mar 10, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Looking for REAL support

Thanks for the feedback. Well, after doing a lot more digging, going though comments on newegg, reading here, reading other places, I finally broke down and backed the memory down to 667. So far it seems to be working pretty well. I've been able to do a lot of app installs, play Oblivion...
- Zuddud
- Post #3
- Mar 9, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Looking for REAL support

Well I've been banging my head against a wall on this for 2 weeks now and I'm just not getting anywhere. Here's where I am at this point: I am getting constant BSOD. The most consistent one is the IRQL. I rarely, if ever get a message about which driver failed, and when I do bugchecks I...
- Zuddud
- Thread
- Mar 8, 2007
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Building

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