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But here's the problem...you're taking an example from ONE manufacturer and applying it to all AMD platforms. The voltage problem could be averted by changing the voltage yourself (though I understand that you should not have to do this). I've certainly had none of the problems you speak of with ABIT, ECS, or Aopen boards.

I understand where you are coming from though and am sorry you've had such trouble with AMD/ASUS. I'm just pointing out that it's not that way with everyone and your gripes seem to be more with ASUS than AMD.