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Very specific problem
Double check to make sure there aren't any extra standoffs screwed into the M/B plate. I've seen intermittent issues cause by this before. Next check all the capacitors on the M/B and Videocard. Any leaking or distended caps could cause periodic power issues, like what you are having. You...- AcidScars
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- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
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6 channel audio: another marketing trick?
Most new M/B's have at least 6 Channel (5.1) audio integrated into the board, but lets face it, it sucks. The only semi-decent audio chipset is the NFORCE chipset. You can totally tell the difference in sound quality between your 5.1 Channel SoundMAX and a nice Audigy 2 card. It also puts...- AcidScars
- Post #8
- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
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USB Ports have a problem?
I came accross this error too with USB Drive on my computer. I finally figured out that I had reversed the jumpers for the USB Headers for my front USB ports. What wierd is I know they were working for a while too and then they just stopped and gave that message. I'm assuming you have a custom...- AcidScars
- Post #4
- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
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what Video card should i use?
The x700 is a PCI express card. Your board doesn't support PCI express. But it probably has an AGP slot. In my opinion NVIDIA makes a better card than ATI, but ATI's power requirement are less. If you have a 300 watt Power Supply or below buy and ATI, If you have a 350 watt or above buy an...- AcidScars
- Post #5
- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
