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With the money you save not buying Intel, a soundcard, a nic, and 512mb of extra ram, I would get the best videocard out there. If you want to play HL2 when it comes out. I would say ATI right now. More pipes = better rendering. So come to think of it I would get the NF7-S. All prices are shipped NF7-S = $107 http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?DEPA=0&submit=Go&description=NF7%2DS XP1800 = $52 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?catalog=343&DEPA=0&submit=property&mfrcode=0&propertycode=&propertycodevalue=4159,3898 512mb of GEIL Dual channel pc4200 = $157 http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?DEPA=0&submit=Go&description=pc%2D4200%2Cgeil 9800 regular =$270 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?catalog=48&DEPA=0&submit=property&mfrcode=0&propertycodevalue=4884 Overclock it to 9800 Pro level. $586 So far Get a 5400 rpm 8mb Harddrive. You will not see the dif between 7200 and 5200. Also you do not need massive amounts of storage space. Get a 80gb hd. When you get low on space THEN buy more. Case = Find a good clear side panel case that is screwless. Buy some Color LED fans. Cheaper and just as good as light tubes. CDROMS. Your choice. So there you have it.

It is a good combo. Any doubts just get the NF7-S instead. It is only $45 more. http://www.abit-usa.com/products/mb/products.php?categories=1&model=6 GET THE XP1800 from Newegg OEM. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?catalog=343&DEPA=0&submit=property&mfrcode=0&propertycode=&propertycodevalue=4159,3898 I run the NF7-S and it really rocks. XP1700. thermalright SK900a 92mm, 512mb of Geil 3500 I use the onboard Sound and NIC. the price of the mobo is really reasonable if you look at the cost savings of not buying a sound card and NIC I have a Shuttle. It is not as fast, Overclocks well, Stable but does not have all the extra stuff like Serial ATA, Soundstorm(it has Realtek). Make sure you get a good cooler. I recommend the Thermaright SK900A for the money. Get a 92mm fan and tape off the overhang to increase the airflow over the heatsink. Yes a 92mm fan.

First off. Forget about the Audigy. Nforce Soundstorm is almost as good in every applicatoin. Second. Get the fastest RAM you can afford. GEIL, KINSTON HYPER X, CORSAIR XMS Get the lowest Cas rating, (Cas 2.5 Cas 2) of PC-4000, PC-4200 512mb, you can of either of these. I would go with 512 of the best, fastest anyday unless you are video editing. Right now the Mobo situation is in a state of flux. AMD is about to change sockets. DDR2 is around the corner late next year. AMD is contimplating going to a FSB of 400 soon. Hence buy the fastest RAM now. For the money the Abit NF7-S is better than them all IMHO. Overclocks better than any motherboard I have ever owned. Soundstorm onboard, Has every option except FX compatibility as far as I know. I have XP1700 running at 2300mhz 1.8volts. 230fsb x 10 = 2300. I have 512mb of Geil P-3500 running at 2,3,3,6. Right now the XP1800 at Newegg is $52 and I got one running at 2200mhz with the Shuttle on a cheap heatsink. I am sure it can go higher. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=manufactory&catalog=22&manufactory=1283&DEPA=0&sortby=14&order=1 The one for $105. Do not be fooled by Neweggs write up. It is AMD 400fsb compatible. However...... I would get this board, b/c it is inexpensive, till AMD decides what to do. Then upgrade your MOBO in a year or so. Plus it has a gameport. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=manufactory&catalog=22&manufactory=1465&DEPA=0&sortby=14&order=1 The one for $60. AN35N 400 Ultra What I would get to save money is the Shuttle, XP1800, Good heatsink, 512mb good ram. Total cost around $300 shipped. As far as the NF7-S. I would get this too. Just add $45 to the $300. These are my two choices. MOBO for now and later.

Snow was able to play b/c I felt it in the best interest of helping to maintain a freindship between clans.CD was on in this server so I was convinced that what ever he was using would not be active.

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Looks like it will be Golan then. Thanks for the tip.Time for a change.At leat it will not be Willow.

Good to hear it.

NP we will.Lets do a good map that is really hard.Golan?Great all around teamplay map.

The earlier, 3pm, DOL match on this server was a 10 vs 10. The majority of them are overseas.They had no problem with this server as did none of our TA members for this one or the 9pm one.Yes we had a few connection issues but there are lots of bugs to deal with b/c of 2.8 and Steam. Loosing equipment, spawning without your gun, Menu/skill choice problems, etc etc.If these problems are OK to play with during a match........

OK heres one for you.Round two.Magey, Radioactive, and myself all shared the same cable modem connection.That would explain the same pings for "US".Magey dropped b/c of Steam/disconnection. Early on.Radioactive the same near the end of the game.What is the CAL rule on Ping differences? 100 correct?We had good server response. No loss or choke.How can one team have perfect ping, no loss, no choke but the other team is so out of wack?I do not understand this fact.I do understand your frustration.

I would have had a better score/ratio but I kept on trying to get through the door when there were three to 5 DOL on the other side.There is a little Homer in everyone. Doh!!!

Keep in touch. Nice to see you are still around and in good spirits.

A few minutes in here will help you help yourself. There are other people with the same problems. Find their problem and there might be a solution for you. http://www.steampowered.com/forums/

Try the Steam forums. Look under General or Support/Help for fixes or problems similar to what you are having. http://www.steampowered.com/forums/

The leader has spoken.Mac

I would reinstall your videocard drivers. Latest version.If that does not work then reinstall the full version of FA 2.8.

It would have been better if you would have p/m'd me or e-mail'd me on this and explain what your intention/'s were the first time. It did not look like a formal rematch request and nothing was mentioned by Paradigm in game that this was happening. That is why I responded like I did.Please e-mail or p/m me so we can talk about this.ThanksMac

An official rematch or for bragging rights?The match has already been submitted on the site per the 30 minute rule. It is official as of midnight tonight.TA would be glad to field a team for bragging rights.The match was fair, well played by both sides, and a lot of fun.Mac

http://www.fa-thearmory.net/steam.htm this helps as well.

Follow the above guide as well as the way above guides.Mac

Thats OK I made up the difference for you.

Soon I am sure there will be a AA chapter for this or maybe an ALANON one. http://www.alanon.org.za/

I have had that and it was b/c CD was on and not needed.It can however be because of what you said.