AN7 problems

AN7 = POS.
Dump it now.
I've had one and it was tummy rubbish.


"Paulinho" <senninha1.DeleteThis@btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:c0o1ma$3mc$1@titan.btinternet.com...
 > I`ve just gone and nuilt myself a 3200Ghz AMD XP, 1 gb of DDR400, 160gb
Sata
 > Hdd,AN7 mainboard,WinFast A380 Ultra 256Mb...
 >
 > I installed the sata drivers, and the mother board drivers etc that the
 > manual says to od.. most of the bios settings are set as defualt, apart
from
 > Video chacheing, Shadow chacheing which are set to disable... ive
installed
 > various 3d drivers but i still get a problem playing racing sims.. you get
 > about 30seconds into a lap and the computer either C.T.D or resets.. or i
 > get a blue screen ( XP-pro ) saying windows cannot continue etc....?
 >
 > I had a KT7 that used to do it, and i solved it with changing the Via
 > drivers... sadly the AN7 dosnt have them.. ive updated theNForce2
drivers...
 > and im now at the point of saying forget it, buy a different mainboard..
 >
 > Anyone have any pointers to this problem or ideas etc..?
 >
 > Thanks
 >
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"Top-poster" <me_again_.TakeThisOut@btinternet.com> wrote in message
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 > AN7 = POS.
 > Dump it now.
 > I've had one and it was tummy rubbish.
 >
 >
 > "Paulinho" <senninha1.TakeThisOut@btinternet.com> wrote in message
 > news:c0o1ma$3mc$1@titan.btinternet.com...
  > > I`ve just gone and nuilt myself a 3200Ghz AMD XP, 1 gb of DDR400, 160gb
 > Sata
  > > Hdd,AN7 mainboard,WinFast A380 Ultra 256Mb...
  > >
  > > I installed the sata drivers, and the mother board drivers etc that the
  > > manual says to od.. most of the bios settings are set as defualt, apart
 > from
  > > Video chacheing, Shadow chacheing which are set to disable... ive
 > installed
  > > various 3d drivers but i still get a problem playing racing sims.. you
get
  > > about 30seconds into a lap and the computer either C.T.D or resets.. or
i
  > > get a blue screen ( XP-pro ) saying windows cannot continue etc....?
  > >
  > > I had a KT7 that used to do it, and i solved it with changing the Via
  > > drivers... sadly the AN7 dosnt have them.. ive updated theNForce2
 > drivers...
  > > and im now at the point of saying forget it, buy a different mainboard..
  > >
  > > Anyone have any pointers to this problem or ideas etc..?
  > >
  > > Thanks
  > >
  > >
 >
 >

Does POS mean pill of shit....?

What would you recomend...

Also heres the codes i get everytime i play a racing game...

BCCode : 1000008e BCP1 : C0000005 BCP2 : BFA4DC7A BCP3 : F315AA3C
BCP4 : 00000000 OSVer : 5_1-2600 SP : 1_0 Product : 256_1

or

BCCode : 10000050 BCP1 : C318235B BCP2 : 00000001 BCP3 : BF83D9E0
BCP4 : 00000000 OSVer : 5_1-2600 SP : 1_0 Product : 256_1

fine with 1st person...?<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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I have no problems with my AN7 at all, it overclocks well and is stable as
arock.
Well we will need to know more of your specs like what Power supply (Rated
power) your system has and what brand of ram.
If the power supply is of a poor quality it could make this happen, also
looks a little like ram problems at first due to past experience.
If you have ever been in your computers bios you will see Ram timings and
voltages, Have a readup so you know what you are doing, But please let us
know more of your specs so people can give advice.

doughnut














"Paulinho" <senninha1 RemoveThis @btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:c0o4d2$bsi$1@titan.btinternet.com...
 >
 > "Top-poster" <me_again_ RemoveThis @btinternet.com> wrote in message
 > news:c0o30f$7l3$1@titan.btinternet.com...
  > > AN7 = POS.
  > > Dump it now.
  > > I've had one and it was tummy rubbish.
  > >
  > >
  > > "Paulinho" <senninha1 RemoveThis @btinternet.com> wrote in message
  > > news:c0o1ma$3mc$1@titan.btinternet.com...
   > > > I`ve just gone and nuilt myself a 3200Ghz AMD XP, 1 gb of DDR400,
160gb
  > > Sata
   > > > Hdd,AN7 mainboard,WinFast A380 Ultra 256Mb...
   > > >
   > > > I installed the sata drivers, and the mother board drivers etc that
the
   > > > manual says to od.. most of the bios settings are set as defualt,
apart
  > > from
   > > > Video chacheing, Shadow chacheing which are set to disable... ive
  > > installed
   > > > various 3d drivers but i still get a problem playing racing sims.. you
 > get
   > > > about 30seconds into a lap and the computer either C.T.D or resets..
or
 > i
   > > > get a blue screen ( XP-pro ) saying windows cannot continue etc....?
   > > >
   > > > I had a KT7 that used to do it, and i solved it with changing the Via
   > > > drivers... sadly the AN7 dosnt have them.. ive updated theNForce2
  > > drivers...
   > > > and im now at the point of saying forget it, buy a different
mainboard..
   > > >
   > > > Anyone have any pointers to this problem or ideas etc..?
   > > >
   > > > Thanks
   > > >
   > > >
  > >
  > >
 >
 > Does POS mean pill of shit....?
 >
 > What would you recomend...
 >
 > Also heres the codes i get everytime i play a racing game...
 >
 > BCCode : 1000008e BCP1 : C0000005 BCP2 : BFA4DC7A BCP3 : F315AA3C
 > BCP4 : 00000000 OSVer : 5_1-2600 SP : 1_0 Product : 256_1
 >
 > or
 >
 > BCCode : 10000050 BCP1 : C318235B BCP2 : 00000001 BCP3 : BF83D9E0
 > BCP4 : 00000000 OSVer : 5_1-2600 SP : 1_0 Product : 256_1
 >
 > fine with 1st person...?
 >
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You won't get it beyond 225 FSB.
What sort of an "overclocking" board is that ?
Any board worth its salt should go to 250-270 FSB.


"Doughnut" <doughnut.TakeThisOut@doughnut.com> wrote in message
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 > I have no problems with my AN7 at all, it overclocks well and is stable as
 > arock.
 > Well we will need to know more of your specs like what Power supply (Rated
 > power) your system has and what brand of ram.
 > If the power supply is of a poor quality it could make this happen, also
 > looks a little like ram problems at first due to past experience.
 > If you have ever been in your computers bios you will see Ram timings and
 > voltages, Have a readup so you know what you are doing, But please let us
 > know more of your specs so people can give advice.
 >
 > doughnut
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >
 > "Paulinho" <senninha1.TakeThisOut@btinternet.com> wrote in message
 > news:c0o4d2$bsi$1@titan.btinternet.com...
  > >
  > > "Top-poster" <me_again_.TakeThisOut@btinternet.com> wrote in message
  > > news:c0o30f$7l3$1@titan.btinternet.com...
   > > > AN7 = POS.
   > > > Dump it now.
   > > > I've had one and it was tummy rubbish.
   > > >
   > > >
   > > > "Paulinho" <senninha1.TakeThisOut@btinternet.com> wrote in message
   > > > news:c0o1ma$3mc$1@titan.btinternet.com...
   > > > > I`ve just gone and nuilt myself a 3200Ghz AMD XP, 1 gb of DDR400,
 > 160gb
   > > > Sata
   > > > > Hdd,AN7 mainboard,WinFast A380 Ultra 256Mb...
   > > > >
   > > > > I installed the sata drivers, and the mother board drivers etc that
 > the
   > > > > manual says to od.. most of the bios settings are set as defualt,
 > apart
   > > > from
   > > > > Video chacheing, Shadow chacheing which are set to disable... ive
   > > > installed
   > > > > various 3d drivers but i still get a problem playing racing sims..
you
  > > get
   > > > > about 30seconds into a lap and the computer either C.T.D or resets..
 > or
  > > i
   > > > > get a blue screen ( XP-pro ) saying windows cannot continue etc....?
   > > > >
   > > > > I had a KT7 that used to do it, and i solved it with changing the
Via
   > > > > drivers... sadly the AN7 dosnt have them.. ive updated theNForce2
   > > > drivers...
   > > > > and im now at the point of saying forget it, buy a different
 > mainboard..
   > > > >
   > > > > Anyone have any pointers to this problem or ideas etc..?
   > > > >
   > > > > Thanks
   > > > >
   > > > >
   > > >
   > > >
  > >
  > > Does POS mean pill of shit....?
  > >
  > > What would you recomend...
  > >
  > > Also heres the codes i get everytime i play a racing game...
  > >
  > > BCCode : 1000008e BCP1 : C0000005 BCP2 : BFA4DC7A BCP3 : F315AA3C
  > > BCP4 : 00000000 OSVer : 5_1-2600 SP : 1_0 Product : 256_1
  > >
  > > or
  > >
  > > BCCode : 10000050 BCP1 : C318235B BCP2 : 00000001 BCP3 : BF83D9E0
  > > BCP4 : 00000000 OSVer : 5_1-2600 SP : 1_0 Product : 256_1
  > >
  > > fine with 1st person...?
  > >
  > >
 >
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"Doughnut" <doughnut.RemoveThis@doughnut.com> wrote in message
news:402f9edb$0$7061$cc9e4d1f@news-text.dial.pipex.com...
 > I have no problems with my AN7 at all, it overclocks well and is stable as
 > arock.
 > Well we will need to know more of your specs like what Power supply (Rated
 > power) your system has and what brand of ram.
 > If the power supply is of a poor quality it could make this happen, also
 > looks a little like ram problems at first due to past experience.
 > If you have ever been in your computers bios you will see Ram timings and
 > voltages, Have a readup so you know what you are doing, But please let us
 > know more of your specs so people can give advice.
 >
 > doughnut
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >
 > "Paulinho" <senninha1.RemoveThis@btinternet.com> wrote in message
 > news:c0o4d2$bsi$1@titan.btinternet.com...
  > >
  > > "Top-poster" <me_again_.RemoveThis@btinternet.com> wrote in message
  > > news:c0o30f$7l3$1@titan.btinternet.com...
   > > > AN7 = POS.
   > > > Dump it now.
   > > > I've had one and it was tummy rubbish.
   > > >
   > > >
   > > > "Paulinho" <senninha1.RemoveThis@btinternet.com> wrote in message
   > > > news:c0o1ma$3mc$1@titan.btinternet.com...
   > > > > I`ve just gone and nuilt myself a 3200Ghz AMD XP, 1 gb of DDR400,
 > 160gb
   > > > Sata
   > > > > Hdd,AN7 mainboard,WinFast A380 Ultra 256Mb...
   > > > >
   > > > > I installed the sata drivers, and the mother board drivers etc that
 > the
   > > > > manual says to od.. most of the bios settings are set as defualt,
 > apart
   > > > from
   > > > > Video chacheing, Shadow chacheing which are set to disable... ive
   > > > installed
   > > > > various 3d drivers but i still get a problem playing racing sims..
you
  > > get
   > > > > about 30seconds into a lap and the computer either C.T.D or resets..
 > or
  > > i
   > > > > get a blue screen ( XP-pro ) saying windows cannot continue etc....?
   > > > >
   > > > > I had a KT7 that used to do it, and i solved it with changing the
Via
   > > > > drivers... sadly the AN7 dosnt have them.. ive updated theNForce2
   > > > drivers...
   > > > > and im now at the point of saying forget it, buy a different
 > mainboard..
   > > > >
   > > > > Anyone have any pointers to this problem or ideas etc..?
   > > > >
   > > > > Thanks
   > > > >
   > > > >
   > > >
   > > >
  > >
  > > Does POS mean pill of shit....?
  > >
  > > What would you recomend...
  > >
  > > Also heres the codes i get everytime i play a racing game...
  > >
  > > BCCode : 1000008e BCP1 : C0000005 BCP2 : BFA4DC7A BCP3 : F315AA3C
  > > BCP4 : 00000000 OSVer : 5_1-2600 SP : 1_0 Product : 256_1
  > >
  > > or
  > >
  > > BCCode : 10000050 BCP1 : C318235B BCP2 : 00000001 BCP3 : BF83D9E0
  > > BCP4 : 00000000 OSVer : 5_1-2600 SP : 1_0 Product : 256_1
  > >
  > > fine with 1st person...?
  > >
  > >
 >
 >


Hi Doughnut..... the memory i have is TwinMOS 1GB (2x512MB) DDR PC3200 Dual
Channel Kit (MY-007-TM) ... it post ok etc ?

The PSU is a TruePower 380Watt ATX12V.
The ram timings a set to auto i think, as is the voltage... i will reboot
and take a look !!!

One minute !!

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"DaveL" <dave1027.DeleteThis@comcast.net> wrote in message
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 > What video driver did you load after loading nforce driver? Try relaxing
 > memory timings. How are your cpu and case temps?
 >
 > Dave
 >
 >
 > "Paulinho" <senninha1.DeleteThis@btinternet.com> wrote in message
 > news:c0o1ma$3mc$1@titan.btinternet.com...
  > > I`ve just gone and nuilt myself a 3200Ghz AMD XP, 1 gb of DDR400, 160gb
 > Sata
  > > Hdd,AN7 mainboard,WinFast A380 Ultra 256Mb...
  > >
  > > I installed the sata drivers, and the mother board drivers etc that the
  > > manual says to od.. most of the bios settings are set as defualt, apart
 > from
  > > Video chacheing, Shadow chacheing which are set to disable... ive
 > installed
  > > various 3d drivers but i still get a problem playing racing sims.. you
get
  > > about 30seconds into a lap and the computer either C.T.D or resets.. or
i
  > > get a blue screen ( XP-pro ) saying windows cannot continue etc....?
  > >
  > > I had a KT7 that used to do it, and i solved it with changing the Via
  > > drivers... sadly the AN7 dosnt have them.. ive updated theNForce2
 > drivers...
  > > and im now at the point of saying forget it, buy a different mainboard..
  > >
  > > Anyone have any pointers to this problem or ideas etc..?
  > >
  > > Thanks
  > >
  > >
 >

The Video drivers are numbered 53.03... imnot sure if i should go back to
something stable like 43.45...?
The cpu temp is at about 50 and the case is around 23....
How do i relax memory timings...?<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: AN7 problems 

Well i went into my bios and heres what it said...

CPU operating speed 3200+
x-external clock 200Mhz
x-mulitplier factor x11.0
AGP Frequency 66MHz
CPU FSB/DRAM ratio auto ( i`ve tried 6/6 and it made no difference )
CPU Interface Disabled

CPU core voltage 1.656v
DDR SDRAM 2.65v
NB Core Voltage 1.60v
AGP Voltage 1.55v


Memory timmings = Optimal
Row-active delay =5
RAS-to-Cas delay=2
ROW-precharge delay=2
CAS Latency =2.5

Hope this helps
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It should be as setting in the "Advanced Chipset Features" section of the
bios, when in there it might say the timing is done by SPD, If so change
the timings to something like 7,3,3,3 or 8,4,4,3 just to give a general
idea.
My system timings are 7,3,3,2.5 but im not running at 200fsb and when i try
It crashes after a while. I have faster ram (pc4000) coming so i know my
ram will function at 200fsb (400mhz). Not all pc3200 will do 200fsb with
tight ram timings so sometime you have to relax the timings. Higher number
= more relaxed timings.


doughnut




"Paulinho" <senninha1.DeleteThis@btinternet.com> wrote in message
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 >
 > "DaveL" <dave1027.DeleteThis@comcast.net> wrote in message
 > news:WvKdneguN5SHPrLdRVn-jg@comcast.com...
  > > What video driver did you load after loading nforce driver? Try
relaxing
  > > memory timings. How are your cpu and case temps?
  > >
  > > Dave
  > >
  > >
  > > "Paulinho" <senninha1.DeleteThis@btinternet.com> wrote in message
  > > news:c0o1ma$3mc$1@titan.btinternet.com...
   > > > I`ve just gone and nuilt myself a 3200Ghz AMD XP, 1 gb of DDR400,
160gb
  > > Sata
   > > > Hdd,AN7 mainboard,WinFast A380 Ultra 256Mb...
   > > >
   > > > I installed the sata drivers, and the mother board drivers etc that
the
   > > > manual says to od.. most of the bios settings are set as defualt,
apart
  > > from
   > > > Video chacheing, Shadow chacheing which are set to disable... ive
  > > installed
   > > > various 3d drivers but i still get a problem playing racing sims.. you
 > get
   > > > about 30seconds into a lap and the computer either C.T.D or resets..
or
 > i
   > > > get a blue screen ( XP-pro ) saying windows cannot continue etc....?
   > > >
   > > > I had a KT7 that used to do it, and i solved it with changing the Via
   > > > drivers... sadly the AN7 dosnt have them.. ive updated theNForce2
  > > drivers...
   > > > and im now at the point of saying forget it, buy a different
mainboard..
   > > >
   > > > Anyone have any pointers to this problem or ideas etc..?
   > > >
   > > > Thanks
   > > >
   > > >
  > >
 >
 > The Video drivers are numbered 53.03... imnot sure if i should go back to
 > something stable like 43.45...?
 > The cpu temp is at about 50 and the case is around 23....
 > How do i relax memory timings...?
 >
 >
 >
 ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: AN7 problems 

Try setting your memory timing to 'BY SPD'...this will read the rated
timings from the module and set everything up accordingly.
The other thing to check is your CPU temperature. What idle and full load
temps are you seeing? Anything more than 55-60C under full load is a
problem. I'd also recommend downloading Prime95 and running the torture
test...This will stress your system and help you narrow down the
problem...You can use Prime 95 to generate a full load temperature too.

I've owned an AN7 and while I was a bit disappointed with it's overclocking
abilities it was 100% stable when run at default or near default
settings...So I'd not write it off yet.

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"Paulinho" <senninha1.TakeThisOut@sad.btinternet.com> wrote in message
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 > Well i went into my bios and heres what it said...
 >
 > CPU operating speed 3200+
 > x-external clock 200Mhz
 > x-mulitplier factor x11.0
 > AGP Frequency 66MHz
 > CPU FSB/DRAM ratio auto ( i`ve tried 6/6 and it made no difference )
 > CPU Interface Disabled
 >
 > CPU core voltage 1.656v
 > DDR SDRAM 2.65v
 > NB Core Voltage 1.60v
 > AGP Voltage 1.55v
 >
 >
 > Memory timmings = Optimal
 > Row-active delay =5
 > RAS-to-Cas delay=2
 > ROW-precharge delay=2
 > CAS Latency =2.5
 >
 > Hope this helps
 >
 ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: AN7 problems 

Change the timings to this and see if it helps

 > Memory timmings = Expert
 > Row-active delay =6
 > RAS-to-Cas delay=3
 > ROW-precharge delay=3
 > CAS Latency =3

doughnut



"Paulinho" <senninha1.RemoveThis@sad.btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:c0oc32$p9p$1@sparta.btinternet.com...
 > Well i went into my bios and heres what it said...
 >
 > CPU operating speed 3200+
 > x-external clock 200Mhz
 > x-mulitplier factor x11.0
 > AGP Frequency 66MHz
 > CPU FSB/DRAM ratio auto ( i`ve tried 6/6 and it made no difference )
 > CPU Interface Disabled
 >
 > CPU core voltage 1.656v
 > DDR SDRAM 2.65v
 > NB Core Voltage 1.60v
 > AGP Voltage 1.55v
 >
 >
 > Memory timmings = Optimal
 > Row-active delay =5
 > RAS-to-Cas delay=2
 > ROW-precharge delay=2
 > CAS Latency =2.5
 >
 > Hope this helps
 >
 ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: AN7 problems 

"Doughnut" <doughnut RemoveThis @doughnut.com> wrote in message
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 > It should be as setting in the "Advanced Chipset Features" section of the
 > bios, when in there it might say the timing is done by SPD, If so change
 > the timings to something like 7,3,3,3 or 8,4,4,3 just to give a general
 > idea.
 > My system timings are 7,3,3,2.5 but im not running at 200fsb and when i
try
 > It crashes after a while. I have faster ram (pc4000) coming so i know my
 > ram will function at 200fsb (400mhz). Not all pc3200 will do 200fsb with
 > tight ram timings so sometime you have to relax the timings. Higher
number
 > = more relaxed timings.
 >
 >
 > doughnut
 >
 >
 >
 >
 > "Paulinho" <senninha1 RemoveThis @btinternet.com> wrote in message
 > news:c0o9n4$p2f$1@titan.btinternet.com...
  > >
  > > "DaveL" <dave1027 RemoveThis @comcast.net> wrote in message
  > > news:WvKdneguN5SHPrLdRVn-jg@comcast.com...
   > > > What video driver did you load after loading nforce driver? Try
 > relaxing
   > > > memory timings. How are your cpu and case temps?
   > > >
   > > > Dave
   > > >
   > > >
   > > > "Paulinho" <senninha1 RemoveThis @btinternet.com> wrote in message
   > > > news:c0o1ma$3mc$1@titan.btinternet.com...
   > > > > I`ve just gone and nuilt myself a 3200Ghz AMD XP, 1 gb of DDR400,
 > 160gb
   > > > Sata
   > > > > Hdd,AN7 mainboard,WinFast A380 Ultra 256Mb...
   > > > >
   > > > > I installed the sata drivers, and the mother board drivers etc that
 > the
   > > > > manual says to od.. most of the bios settings are set as defualt,
 > apart
   > > > from
   > > > > Video chacheing, Shadow chacheing which are set to disable... ive
   > > > installed
   > > > > various 3d drivers but i still get a problem playing racing sims..
you
  > > get
   > > > > about 30seconds into a lap and the computer either C.T.D or resets..
 > or
  > > i
   > > > > get a blue screen ( XP-pro ) saying windows cannot continue etc....?
   > > > >
   > > > > I had a KT7 that used to do it, and i solved it with changing the
Via
   > > > > drivers... sadly the AN7 dosnt have them.. ive updated theNForce2
   > > > drivers...
   > > > > and im now at the point of saying forget it, buy a different
 > mainboard..
   > > > >
   > > > > Anyone have any pointers to this problem or ideas etc..?
   > > > >
   > > > > Thanks
   > > > >
   > > > >
   > > >
  > >
  > > The Video drivers are numbered 53.03... imnot sure if i should go back
to
  > > something stable like 43.45...?
  > > The cpu temp is at about 50 and the case is around 23....
  > > How do i relax memory timings...?
  > >
  > >
  > >
  > >
 >
 >
OK i tried 6 3 3 3 and 7 3 3 3 etc etc.. still no luck.... i get blue
screens saying " BAD_POOL_CALLING "

my last Abit ( kt7 ) did this until i got some good via drivers butthis
board dosnt have via chipsets.. so i stuck<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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This link
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_TwinMOS_147.html

describes the memory you have and specifically says "not recommended for
nForce 2 chipset", so there you go. Any chance you can return this memory
for something more nForce 2 compatible? It looks like this kit runs about
$180 - $200. I'd say you could probably get some decent OCZ or Corsair for
that dough. Have you tried running it as single channel istead of dual
channel. No promises, of course. You likely wouldn't notice any performance
hit. If it works, great. Otherwise, swap it out.

Good Luck
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If your 50C temp is recorded with the system idle then it's too hot. Try
running Prime95 as I said earlier and see what the temp climbs too.

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 > "DaveL" <dave1027.TakeThisOut@comcast.net> wrote in message
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  > > What video driver did you load after loading nforce driver? Try
relaxing
  > > memory timings. How are your cpu and case temps?
  > >
  > > Dave
  > >
  > >
  > > "Paulinho" <senninha1.TakeThisOut@btinternet.com> wrote in message
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   > > > I`ve just gone and nuilt myself a 3200Ghz AMD XP, 1 gb of DDR400,
160gb
  > > Sata
   > > > Hdd,AN7 mainboard,WinFast A380 Ultra 256Mb...
   > > >
   > > > I installed the sata drivers, and the mother board drivers etc that
the
   > > > manual says to od.. most of the bios settings are set as defualt,
apart
  > > from
   > > > Video chacheing, Shadow chacheing which are set to disable... ive
  > > installed
   > > > various 3d drivers but i still get a problem playing racing sims.. you
 > get
   > > > about 30seconds into a lap and the computer either C.T.D or resets..
or
 > i
   > > > get a blue screen ( XP-pro ) saying windows cannot continue etc....?
   > > >
   > > > I had a KT7 that used to do it, and i solved it with changing the Via
   > > > drivers... sadly the AN7 dosnt have them.. ive updated theNForce2
  > > drivers...
   > > > and im now at the point of saying forget it, buy a different
mainboard..
   > > >
   > > > Anyone have any pointers to this problem or ideas etc..?
   > > >
   > > > Thanks
   > > >
   > > >
  > >
 >
 > The Video drivers are numbered 53.03... imnot sure if i should go back to
 > something stable like 43.45...?
 > The cpu temp is at about 50 and the case is around 23....
 > How do i relax memory timings...?
 >
 >
 >
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