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Is there a setting in the bios for this: APIC Mode

Something I found on abit mb's

APIC Mode:Setting to Enabled can cause instabilities. Once the operating system is installed, such as...

Go to this link http://www.sharkyextreme.com/guides/hwGuides/article.php/1463741
Follow the settings for your bios
Does your bios have "USB Configuretion" normaly listed under advanced settings...

Just read where you have six fans, reduce to one and see if that sovles it, defintly fixed my power dips on the 3.3 rail.Why I do not know.
Also, keep your case hood open during all this, if it's a...

Everything looks OK on the voltage, however, if there is a problem, it will occur under a heavy video load, but seems healthy from what I can tell.
Definitely check the Legacy USB setting, as it...

This is the actual setting that caused a lot of problems in my bios,
"Leagcy USB Support" set it to disabled. As you can see, I had mulitple problems, but this was the main contributor. Once that...

Here's a link for memtest, is the one I use and is free http://www.memtest86.com/
Read all of the install instructions and how to's.
However, if Legacy support is not turned off in the bios, it...

First make sure that Legacy support is disabled in bios.Secondly, make sure ram settings are set to mfg.'s specs, email their tech support, and also do a ram test. Thirdly, make sure the video card...

Try using a different moniter ;)

You might have a bad ram module, try reseating or switching if your using DDR and/or try using each module by its self.

This link will give you and idea of what each chip runs at different benchmarks. The Prescott actually runs hotter than the Northwood. From my experience, the Northwood does not overly run hot, I use...

Assuming your going with the Presscott chip, from what I've seen, this chip performs poorly in audio benchmarks. You may want to look into that. I currently use a P4C Northwood chip,on a Asus P4800...

Excellent, that's exactly what I'm looking for. Currently running XP and 1 gig of ram should be enough. Will let you know how it turns out.
Thx :)

Thanks, that expalins a lot, as no need to load the game fast, in game play is where I'm looking for improved performance...

Have to say my WD Raptor does good, but always looking for the most I can get

Yes thanks, I googled the subject, and see its aspects.
Hmmm? SCSI drive maybe?

I need advice in regards to setting up RAID HDD configuration.
I'm a gamer, only playing half-life, the machines primary use. Currently using a WD Raptor SATA/150 HDD.
Will going to a RAID set up...