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You think this is fun try setting up every game manually to use an audigy card... most games have patches now but some like GTA3 and MOHAA need you to input manually to get dolby digital and surround sound... *sigh* but YES ITS WORTH IT... now it works properly I love it cool:

Anyhow if you check intel's site they tell you to install the chipset driver before everthing else. don't worry it's not THAT important if it's done after but the chipset does regulate power, memory and processor usage through the mobo eatthis:

Well it does sound like you have tried everything in the right order, if all else fails just check your case for heat... i mean 3-5 mins is more than enough for your little case to warm up, a warning that it's too hot though is a *switch off* without you asking for it, well assuming your mobo is set to turn off before it blows up! just touch the case and see if it feels warm (it's bound to feel a little warm playing games, but try to use some sense here, could you cook toast on it for example? eek: ) if you're not sure try running the game with no side pannel on your pooter and if it runs propperly invest in a fan or two... of if your really rich a water cooled thingymebobberoonie oOo: