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RE: * Update * A wonderful new twist!

Cost is ~$300 for Core i3-530, H55M-UD2H mobo, Kingston DDR3-1375 1GB RAM and a 1156 adapter for mounting fanless heatsink.

I want to compare this mobo to an alternate cheaper option. This should remove the need for PCI Latency Tool and its simpler design (i.e. less mobo features) may improve SQ.

Is it a lot better? Lets put it this way, I'm never going back to 45nm technology! Whilst there's no new detail, the big improvement across the board is how well low-level detail is fleshed out. There's harmonic richness that's very pure and beautiful. Also a bit more air and lower noise floor. Sounds emerge from the deepest of blacks I've ever heard. Damn this sound is addictive.

I'm testing different cPlay buffer options as I expect Tiny option to offer best result with Core i3+192k SRC@145db - 3 cache layers where Tiny option reduces L2 cache footprint allowing for HT to work better.

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