No Analog Realtek

Es0ter1c

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My GIGABYTE GA-M750SLI-DS4 motherboard (GIGABYTE - Product - Motherboard - Main Page with a built in HD audio board made by Realtek. According to the mfg website it uses the Realtek ALC889A codec.

My system setup is as follows:

AMD Phenom 9850 Quad Core Black processor.
2x 2GB RAM (utilizing 2 of the 4 available slots).
Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit OS.
I am running the F5 version of the BIOS, as the F6 is glitchy and caused me CMOS problems initially. I intend to wait for F7 to see how that fares.

Here is my issue: I have researched in detail and have come down to this problem.

In the Realtek Device Chooser software screen the only option available to me is 'Realtek Digital Output'. The 'speakers' option and the 'NVIDIA HDMI Output' options are greyed out and completely unchangeable. I cannot modify or change anything listed in those options. As I do not own any HD audio equipment (nor do I intend on purchasing any in the near future), I cannot verify whether or not the HD audio features truly function. All of the analog jacks are completely greyed out, I show four jacks on the list but none of them display as usable, again completely greyed out. I own a set of Bose Companion III speakers, consisting of two satellite speakers for L and R sound and a subwoofer. All 3 of these are routed to a standard analog mini jack that I used on another machine with the standard green audio out port, and they function just fine. So I know they are not the problem either.

I CAN, however get a Logitech USB Headset to play sound. It functions through the Realtek software as it would be predicted. No issues there. However, it is sad when I cannot have even basic music playing in the room unless I am tethered to my machine. While it does not render my machine unusable, it is a considerable drawback.

Essentially I am able to get NO EXTERNAL AUDIO from this device. I am otherwise happy and impressed with the quality of the hardware on the motherboard but this is terribly depressing, as it seems my only option to get usable external audio is to sacrifice my SLI capability by plugging an audio card into my one remaining PCI slot.

I have downloaded various versions of both Realtek and GIGABYTE software/drivers in order to attempt to resolve this issue. I have removed the audio drivers completely and reinstalled with the most current on the Realtek site also, to no avail. I have researched various google results, including but not limited to forums, manufacturers websites and microsoft fixes, with no change. I am not an 'expert' at this type of troubleshooting but from what I can tell this seems to be a software related issue and not a hardware one. I am fully prepared to be wrong if it corrects my issue. I spent a pretty penny on this machine and would like to get it audible ASAP. If anyone knows of any ongoing issues I'd love to be informed, please let me know if there's any hope or whether I should just be satisfied with a mediocre graphical framerate and go buy the 40 dollar sound card.

Thanks!
 

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Hi Es0ter1c

Try going to the Control Panel, uninstall software, Uninstall the Realtec software and drivers you will be promted to restart the computer do this Vista will reststart and automatically install the drivers.Your sound should then work.
Should Vista not install drivers go to Control Panel, Sound, and do an automatic search Vista should detect your speakers and install drivers.

Hope this helps

Pooch
 

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    8 gig Samsung PC800 RAM
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    NVidia 9600gt
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    AD1988b
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    22" TFT-MONITOR WIDESCREEN mit VGA/DVI 17" Video7 TFT
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    1680 : 1050 1280 : 1024
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    I have also used Fedora, Suse, Ubuntu Linux
    And all other Windows from 95 to date except ME
Hi guys, i have a similar problem to this one and I can't solve it. I'm nearly crazy allready.

I have Asus M2N-VM mobo with Realtek AC'97 type on-board soundcard (Realtek ACL883 to be more specific).

Everything worked jus fine under WinXP, untill i've recently installed a clean copy of Vista Ultimate 64 bit (formated my primary partition)

Now instead of sound i have only noises and glitches. I have installed newest realtek drivers, and what i get is Realtek High definition audio in sound options (ctrl-panel). It has 2 devices: speakers and high definition output (both are Realtek High definition audio and both are labeled as working. When i set speakers as default device, i get only in-comprehensive noises (very unpleasant to the ear). When i do the same with the DH output, i get no sound at all. I have analog speakers, connected via 3.5 mm jack, it has external amplifier. It is tested and is definately ok.

Plz help me i AM GOING CRAZY
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    AMD Phenom 9600
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GeForce 8600 GT
    Sound Card
    Realtek ACL883
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS 22"
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
Is your motherboard set to use HD Audio (Azalea) or AC'97? I think the drivers cannot make the distinction when there is motherboard setting to use one or the other....

Also, you said RealTek Ac'97, but it sounds like you downloaded the RealTek HD Audio drivers - which makes sense that they would not work, since AC'96 is *not* HD audio.
 

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I've tried to install drivers that came on as cd with the mobo, but i get the same results (the drivers are for 64 bit vista, accordig to the cd readme)

BTW my soundcard (Realtek ACL883) doesn't have a HD output SPDIF for example), only analog)

I have downloaded drivers both from realtek and from asus websites, and none of the helped
 

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  • CPU
    AMD Phenom 9600
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GeForce 8600 GT
    Sound Card
    Realtek ACL883
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS 22"
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
Right - but for it to say you're using RealTek HD drivers when in fact you said AC'97 makes me suspicious at best.

Have you tried going to GigaByte's page and getting their latest driver for the sound card that they offer?
 

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    eVGA X58 Classified 3 (141-GT-E770-A1)
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    3 * Mushkin 998981 Redline Enhanced triple channel DDR3 4 GB CL7 DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3-12800)
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    eVGA GeForce GTX 970 SSC ACX 2.0 (04G-P4-3979-KB)
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My mobo is ASUS, not gigabyte :)

Ok tried to take a look in BIOS, Onboard devices cfg, but it only lets me change front panel output - i can set it up HD audio device or an AC'97.

I downladed latest drivers from ASUS webpage, description says they are specifically for Realtek ACL883, made for Vista 64, but the result is the same, when I install them, i get the same Realtek HD drivers.

When I set up a front panel output to AC'97, i get the same result.
When I disable front panel output, windows cannot find any soundcard at all.
But problem is, that I do not connect my speakers to front panel. I connect it to back panel.
 

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  • CPU
    AMD Phenom 9600
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GeForce 8600 GT
    Sound Card
    Realtek ACL883
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS 22"
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
Now instead of sound i have only noises and glitches. I have installed newest realtek drivers, and what i get is Realtek High definition audio in sound options (ctrl-panel). It has 2 devices: speakers and high definition output (both are Realtek High definition audio and both are labeled as working.

Hello DieForDethklok,

Try selecting just the speakers as output.
You can disable the other device by right click and selecting disable
 

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    Phenom II x4 Black Edition 940-Arctic-Cooling Freezer Xtreme
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    8 gig Samsung PC800 RAM
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    NVidia 9600gt
    Sound Card
    AD1988b
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    22" TFT-MONITOR WIDESCREEN mit VGA/DVI 17" Video7 TFT
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    Thermaltake Toughpower Cable Management 750W
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    Enermax Chakra
    Cooling
    2x 120mm Front and Back 1x 250mm Side
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    Standard
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    Easy Line Laser Mouse
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    16000
    Other Info
    I have also used Fedora, Suse, Ubuntu Linux
    And all other Windows from 95 to date except ME
I have tried that, i doesn't seem to help. There are still only glitches and incomprehensive noise coming out of the speakers

I have also tried connecting headphones instead of speakers, the result is the same.

I have popped the case, and I have noticed that there was two front panel connectors - one labeled HD audio, and another labeled AC97 (which is currently connected) I tried switching and testing, but the result is the same: back panel produces only noise, and front panel is completely silent.

I tried different sets of drivers, nothing helps.

If I don't get this PC audible by tomorrow, I'm f-d.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    AMD Phenom 9600
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GeForce 8600 GT
    Sound Card
    Realtek ACL883
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS 22"
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
Go here get driver sweeper;
Guru3D - Driver Sweeper

Install it, read how to use it under the help tab. You have to run it as administrator.

Start, Control Panel, Programs, Uninstall a program,
Uninstall your audio drivers. Anything labled Realtek

Do not restart when requested but use Driversweeper to check that everything is uninstalled.

Restart your computer vista will detect your hardware and install drivers. You may have to accept a UAC prompt.

You will not have the Realtek software this is unimportant.

Try your sound.

You may have to set it up by right clicking on the speaker symbol and selecting Playback devices.

Should look like the attached.

I hope this helps

Pooch
 

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    Self build
    CPU
    Phenom II x4 Black Edition 940-Arctic-Cooling Freezer Xtreme
    Motherboard
    Asus M3A32-MVP Deluxe
    Memory
    8 gig Samsung PC800 RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVidia 9600gt
    Sound Card
    AD1988b
    Monitor(s) Displays
    22" TFT-MONITOR WIDESCREEN mit VGA/DVI 17" Video7 TFT
    Screen Resolution
    1680 : 1050 1280 : 1024
    Hard Drives
    Drive #1 - SAMSUNG HD252HJ (250 GB)
    Drive #2 - Hitachi HDT721010SLA360 (1000 GB)
    Drive #3 - SAMSUNG HD250HJ (250 GB)
    Drive #4 - SAMSUNG HD103UJ (1000 GB) External eSATA
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower Cable Management 750W
    Case
    Enermax Chakra
    Cooling
    2x 120mm Front and Back 1x 250mm Side
    Keyboard
    Standard
    Mouse
    Easy Line Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    16000
    Other Info
    I have also used Fedora, Suse, Ubuntu Linux
    And all other Windows from 95 to date except ME
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    Self build
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    Phenom II x4 Black Edition 940-Arctic-Cooling Freezer Xtreme
    Motherboard
    Asus M3A32-MVP Deluxe
    Memory
    8 gig Samsung PC800 RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVidia 9600gt
    Sound Card
    AD1988b
    Monitor(s) Displays
    22" TFT-MONITOR WIDESCREEN mit VGA/DVI 17" Video7 TFT
    Screen Resolution
    1680 : 1050 1280 : 1024
    Hard Drives
    Drive #1 - SAMSUNG HD252HJ (250 GB)
    Drive #2 - Hitachi HDT721010SLA360 (1000 GB)
    Drive #3 - SAMSUNG HD250HJ (250 GB)
    Drive #4 - SAMSUNG HD103UJ (1000 GB) External eSATA
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower Cable Management 750W
    Case
    Enermax Chakra
    Cooling
    2x 120mm Front and Back 1x 250mm Side
    Keyboard
    Standard
    Mouse
    Easy Line Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    16000
    Other Info
    I have also used Fedora, Suse, Ubuntu Linux
    And all other Windows from 95 to date except ME
You mean this will give me a device labeled High Definition Audio Device?

It produces the same noise as realtek, I had it at first when I installed vista.

I'll try driver sweeper anyway
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    AMD Phenom 9600
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GeForce 8600 GT
    Sound Card
    Realtek ACL883
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS 22"
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
You mean this will give me a device labeled High Definition Audio Device?

It produces the same noise as realtek, I had it at first when I installed vista.

I'll try driver sweeper anyway

I mean. That it you do it like I say it will remove the old driver, then any rest bits of driver will be removed as well. Finally it will install the same driver that I am using and that I know works with this device.
A clean install will help me to decide if it is your hardware that is causing the problem or not.

Pooch
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self build
    CPU
    Phenom II x4 Black Edition 940-Arctic-Cooling Freezer Xtreme
    Motherboard
    Asus M3A32-MVP Deluxe
    Memory
    8 gig Samsung PC800 RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVidia 9600gt
    Sound Card
    AD1988b
    Monitor(s) Displays
    22" TFT-MONITOR WIDESCREEN mit VGA/DVI 17" Video7 TFT
    Screen Resolution
    1680 : 1050 1280 : 1024
    Hard Drives
    Drive #1 - SAMSUNG HD252HJ (250 GB)
    Drive #2 - Hitachi HDT721010SLA360 (1000 GB)
    Drive #3 - SAMSUNG HD250HJ (250 GB)
    Drive #4 - SAMSUNG HD103UJ (1000 GB) External eSATA
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower Cable Management 750W
    Case
    Enermax Chakra
    Cooling
    2x 120mm Front and Back 1x 250mm Side
    Keyboard
    Standard
    Mouse
    Easy Line Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    16000
    Other Info
    I have also used Fedora, Suse, Ubuntu Linux
    And all other Windows from 95 to date except ME
Well it worked just fine under XP SP2.
 

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System One

  • CPU
    AMD Phenom 9600
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GeForce 8600 GT
    Sound Card
    Realtek ACL883
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS 22"
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
Well it worked just fine under XP SP2.

This device also works fine under Vista. I am listening to it right now

Something has gone wrong with yours and I am trying to help!!
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self build
    CPU
    Phenom II x4 Black Edition 940-Arctic-Cooling Freezer Xtreme
    Motherboard
    Asus M3A32-MVP Deluxe
    Memory
    8 gig Samsung PC800 RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVidia 9600gt
    Sound Card
    AD1988b
    Monitor(s) Displays
    22" TFT-MONITOR WIDESCREEN mit VGA/DVI 17" Video7 TFT
    Screen Resolution
    1680 : 1050 1280 : 1024
    Hard Drives
    Drive #1 - SAMSUNG HD252HJ (250 GB)
    Drive #2 - Hitachi HDT721010SLA360 (1000 GB)
    Drive #3 - SAMSUNG HD250HJ (250 GB)
    Drive #4 - SAMSUNG HD103UJ (1000 GB) External eSATA
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower Cable Management 750W
    Case
    Enermax Chakra
    Cooling
    2x 120mm Front and Back 1x 250mm Side
    Keyboard
    Standard
    Mouse
    Easy Line Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    16000
    Other Info
    I have also used Fedora, Suse, Ubuntu Linux
    And all other Windows from 95 to date except ME
I'm thankfull for your help :)

I have retrieved a full package and documentation that came with a computer (the computer is not mine, I'm was just asked and begged to get it running), and I have dicovered the following:

There is an aditional SPDIF/SV/HDMI output card that was not installed inside, and is labeled by mobo manufacturer, with the same mobo model (ASUS M2N-VM HDMI). I'll try installing that, maybe this would help.

Yeah, I know it works fine under vista, I use it on my own PC
 

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System One

  • CPU
    AMD Phenom 9600
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GeForce 8600 GT
    Sound Card
    Realtek ACL883
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS 22"
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
My GIGABYTE GA-M750SLI-DS4 motherboard (GIGABYTE - Product - Motherboard - Main Page with a built in HD audio board made by Realtek. According to the mfg website it uses the Realtek ALC889A codec.

My system setup is as follows:

AMD Phenom 9850 Quad Core Black processor.
2x 2GB RAM (utilizing 2 of the 4 available slots).
Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit OS.
I am running the F5 version of the BIOS, as the F6 is glitchy and caused me CMOS problems initially. I intend to wait for F7 to see how that fares.

Here is my issue: I have researched in detail and have come down to this problem.

In the Realtek Device Chooser software screen the only option available to me is 'Realtek Digital Output'. The 'speakers' option and the 'NVIDIA HDMI Output' options are greyed out and completely unchangeable. I cannot modify or change anything listed in those options. As I do not own any HD audio equipment (nor do I intend on purchasing any in the near future), I cannot verify whether or not the HD audio features truly function. All of the analog jacks are completely greyed out, I show four jacks on the list but none of them display as usable, again completely greyed out. I own a set of Bose Companion III speakers, consisting of two satellite speakers for L and R sound and a subwoofer. All 3 of these are routed to a standard analog mini jack that I used on another machine with the standard green audio out port, and they function just fine. So I know they are not the problem either.

I CAN, however get a Logitech USB Headset to play sound. It functions through the Realtek software as it would be predicted. No issues there. However, it is sad when I cannot have even basic music playing in the room unless I am tethered to my machine. While it does not render my machine unusable, it is a considerable drawback.

Essentially I am able to get NO EXTERNAL AUDIO from this device. I am otherwise happy and impressed with the quality of the hardware on the motherboard but this is terribly depressing, as it seems my only option to get usable external audio is to sacrifice my SLI capability by plugging an audio card into my one remaining PCI slot.

I have downloaded various versions of both Realtek and GIGABYTE software/drivers in order to attempt to resolve this issue. I have removed the audio drivers completely and reinstalled with the most current on the Realtek site also, to no avail. I have researched various google results, including but not limited to forums, manufacturers websites and microsoft fixes, with no change. I am not an 'expert' at this type of troubleshooting but from what I can tell this seems to be a software related issue and not a hardware one. I am fully prepared to be wrong if it corrects my issue. I spent a pretty penny on this machine and would like to get it audible ASAP. If anyone knows of any ongoing issues I'd love to be informed, please let me know if there's any hope or whether I should just be satisfied with a mediocre graphical framerate and go buy the 40 dollar sound card.

Thanks!


Same problem with the front panel. http://www.vistax64.com/sound-audio/64250-new-realtek-hd-audio-driver-update-51.html#post913702

Instead the rear panel works fine..
 

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    Sapphire ATI Radeon 3870 HD 512MiB GDDR4 @805-1156
    Sound Card
    CreativeLabs SoundBlaster Audigy 2 Value (@ Daniel_K driver)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster T260 (+ Fujitsu Siemens SCALEOVIEW C17-2 @ secondary)
    Screen Resolution
    1920*1200 (1920*1200+1280*1024 @ dual monitor)
    Hard Drives
    Hitachi Sata-2 HDP725032GLA360 (298GiB)
    Hitachi Sata-2 HDP725050GLA360 (465GiB)
    PSU
    XILENCE Gaming Edition 750 Watts modular
    Case
    Cooler Master Mystique 632
    Cooling
    Scythe NINJA PLUS Rev.B + 2*Noctua NF-S12-1200
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wireless Multimedia Keyboard 1.1
    Mouse
    Razer Lachesis Phantom White
    Internet Speed
    13.2Mbps (1.65MiBps) Download, 1Mb(512KiBps) Upload

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self build
    CPU
    Phenom II x4 Black Edition 940-Arctic-Cooling Freezer Xtreme
    Motherboard
    Asus M3A32-MVP Deluxe
    Memory
    8 gig Samsung PC800 RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVidia 9600gt
    Sound Card
    AD1988b
    Monitor(s) Displays
    22" TFT-MONITOR WIDESCREEN mit VGA/DVI 17" Video7 TFT
    Screen Resolution
    1680 : 1050 1280 : 1024
    Hard Drives
    Drive #1 - SAMSUNG HD252HJ (250 GB)
    Drive #2 - Hitachi HDT721010SLA360 (1000 GB)
    Drive #3 - SAMSUNG HD250HJ (250 GB)
    Drive #4 - SAMSUNG HD103UJ (1000 GB) External eSATA
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower Cable Management 750W
    Case
    Enermax Chakra
    Cooling
    2x 120mm Front and Back 1x 250mm Side
    Keyboard
    Standard
    Mouse
    Easy Line Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    16000
    Other Info
    I have also used Fedora, Suse, Ubuntu Linux
    And all other Windows from 95 to date except ME

Hi DarkRadeon,

Check that the front panel is connected properly to the MB
Make sure that the audio jumpers are set correctly
Details are in the MB manual if you don't have this you can download it from the manufacturers website.

I hope this helps

Pooch
The front panel is connected to the MB and the jumpers are set correctly. Only with the new drivers since the R2.08 i got this problem.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 4800+ X2 @2.40GHz @1.30 Vcore
    Motherboard
    Sapphire PURE CrossFire PC-A9RD580
    Memory
    4*1 DDR400 PC3200 Team Elite (2.5-4-4-8) @ dual channel
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire ATI Radeon 3870 HD 512MiB GDDR4 @805-1156
    Sound Card
    CreativeLabs SoundBlaster Audigy 2 Value (@ Daniel_K driver)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster T260 (+ Fujitsu Siemens SCALEOVIEW C17-2 @ secondary)
    Screen Resolution
    1920*1200 (1920*1200+1280*1024 @ dual monitor)
    Hard Drives
    Hitachi Sata-2 HDP725032GLA360 (298GiB)
    Hitachi Sata-2 HDP725050GLA360 (465GiB)
    PSU
    XILENCE Gaming Edition 750 Watts modular
    Case
    Cooler Master Mystique 632
    Cooling
    Scythe NINJA PLUS Rev.B + 2*Noctua NF-S12-1200
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wireless Multimedia Keyboard 1.1
    Mouse
    Razer Lachesis Phantom White
    Internet Speed
    13.2Mbps (1.65MiBps) Download, 1Mb(512KiBps) Upload
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