MikeV_E36

So I should contact the seller first to get to know the stepping of the cpu! Is there a guide of the preferred steppings I could refer to? And one last question! What do you think of my RAM? It's a twinmos PC3200, is there a way to figure out which chipsets it uses? I'm afraid it's going to hold me back with o/c and maybe I should replace them also.

@txtmstrjoe
Mate would the using of the Asus mosfet cooling fan (the one that was included with the mobo) do any good? Sounds like I need a good cable management inside the case for the airflow.

pioneerisloud

You could always ghetto mod a cooling solution for your chipset. That's what I'm going to do with mine. Stepping wise, just find out the stepping, post it here, and we can tell ya if its any good .

RAM wise:
Don't worry so much about the RAM part. Just make sure you use a matched pair and whatever size you want (2GB go 2x1GB kit,etc...). Just so long as its DDR400 with 2.5 CAS or better timings, you'll be fine. Even a 3.0 CAS timing would be fine. CPU speed matters more than memory speed, and you have lower dividers for a reason . I've had to use the 100MHz divider before with my valuecrap RAM, put it at 166MHz DDR333....didn't hurt my performance at all.

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Iceman0803

You probably have a mis calibrated temp sensor. I have an Opty like that. As long as your not getting random crashes or freezing you'll be fine.

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nategr8ns

Don't have it
I do have a cheap wheel though, it cost $30 or something . Ever heard of an older game called Dirt Track Racing? This sounds a lot like it, with realistic track conditions and stuff.

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pioneerisloud

I used to play Dirt Track Racing 2 a LOT! And no, Race07 is NOTHING like DTR2. MUCH MUCH more realistic . Its like your actually driving a real car. Its well worth the $20 at your local Best Buy .

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nategr8ns

its $30 on steam!
I never thought BB would be the lowest price on anything! WOAH.

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pioneerisloud

I know huh? Yeah I just bought a copy about a week ago there. Again, its a GREAT game...but only if you have a wheel . Otherwise (keyboard), its a waste of time. All you'll do is spin out .

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nategr8ns

Well I'm currently playing NFS Pro Street. Its ok, more realistic than previous NFSs, because they tweaked their drift physics (now its just in their drift game mode). Only single player on that one

I haven't played DTR2 for ever. I got it for one of my birthdays and played it for a few months, then picked it up later and played for a few weeks. Not sure how graphics are now compared to other games... Test Drive Unlimited was amazing! but I hated not being able to tune my car! and the graphical glitches were horrid . I'm going to reinstall DTR2, as now I have a wheel I can play . I'll think about getting Race07 too

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bgbop15

hey guys... what is the resale value of an X2-4400 (939) these days?

nategr8ns

is that not something that should belong in the appraisals section?
just do a quick eBay search and you won't get in trouble here

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