In reference to what Cbakey just posted about the Asus a7n8x Dlx mobo, I had one of those up until just recently. That was the only board from Asus I had a minor problem with.

My problem was that the mobo cpu diode temperature sensors were reporting an abnormally high temperature. It's a common problem with that particular board, I found. the reason this can be a problem is the built-in protection the latest Asus boards have. when the cpu temp reaches a certain point the system automatically shuts off. In my case it was shutting off when the actual temp was only at about 45 degrees. I replaced it with the Asus A7N8X-E Deluxe and the bios reports the actual temperature.

Cliff notes:
Asus A7N8X Dlx has a common problem
Asus A7N8X-E Dlx does not have that problem.

 

I would have someone but the Abit NF7-S before either Asus A7N8X or A7N8X-E, the abit has way more options than the asus boards have, i have run both boards, and i acheived about 20Mhz more on my FSB with the abit.

 

I haven't OC'd mine yet :/

I'm too poor to shell out the money for the Thermalright Sk-948 or whatever the hell that heatsink is.

 

http://store.yahoo.com/supermediasto...07d-dvdrw.html
there is a good dvd burner.

 

anyone got links to case sites?

 

Newegg.com has almost any computer part you would want.

 

go to the computer show

 

when are you going
next week?

 

man..i think they keep raising the prices.

next comptuer show in pomona is may 22 & 23.

only thing is that i dont know if i need anything from the show

 

then why you tell me to go to computer show if computer keeps raising the prices :slap: