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well.. i think i may have found the problem. after trying new ram, new ide cables, removing expansion cards, unplugging all devices but the HD and still the problem continued - I took a closer look at the board. The capacitors beside the cpu (black & gold HN(M) Nichicon caps) are slightly...

Windows XP Home Foxxconn SIS661-FX MB P4 Prescott 3ghz 450w Sparkle PSU 512 DDR400 (2-256 sticks) 80GB WD Caviar 7200RPM HD 128mb built by ATI Radeon 9600 SB Live 5.1 PCI SMC NIC (brand new) Sony DVD Sony DVDRW Motorola Cable Modem w/SMC router (other computers connected are ok)...

The fan on this card is driving me crazy. It makes a high pitched noise that cuts right through your brain. I've tried cleaning it with compressed air and examined for any obstruction - all is fine. It has a stock gigabyte HSF, not overclocked (250/200), the fan is embedded in the middle of the...