Recent content by bcassell

I wrote the above mentioned article, and since it probably isn't obvious at first, I thought I'd mention what 0roo0roo was probably trying to point out: The same C++ code that takes 15 minutes to compile on my P4 2.8ghz machine at work takes less than 8 minutes to compile on my A64 3000+...

Ok, I'll give some more specifics. I did a fresh winXP install when I first put the system together, and when I switched motherboards, so I'm reasonably sure it's not winXP. To define a "crash". It's not that the system completely craps out or anything. These are the specific symptoms that I...

Ok, so this story is kind of long -- bear with me. I put together the first iteration of my current setup about 4-5 months ago. These were the specs: A64 3000+ Asus K8V Deluxe 2x 512 Corsair Value PC3200 Radeon 9600 pro Audigy sound card (the original one). Antec 3700BQE case w/ stock power...

Yeah, I really like my K8V except for the fact that it's horribly unstable =). What are the benifits of the ASRock 755 board? I keep seeing it recommended, what's so great about it?

Hmmm, Newegg will really take back a board that I've been using for 4 months, lost the packaging for, etc? I'll definitely get in touch with them tomorrow... otherwise I should contact Asus I guess? Well, lets just assume for a second that I can't go a day without a computer, and I was going to...

So, I put together my system at least 4 months ago. It's an A64 3000+ and an Asus K8V Deluxe. At first I was in computer heaven. The 3000+ easily went to 2.2ghz and my computer was screaming. Then after a few weeks I started noticing that games would crash occasionally. So, I started running...

Answering questions is usually a good idea. Most people, when asking a question in the forums, are actually looking for a response that will provide a specific piece of information. Sometimes an open-ended question will be asked that is presented solely for the purposes of evoking conversation...

I was having stability problems with my Asus K8V/3000+/2x512mb Corsair value. When I posted here somebody gave me a link to an article on mushkin's website talking about timing issues with the A64. The link seems to be dead now, but basically it said that some modules were unstable with the...

Hey, thanks for all the replies...... but the answer was far more simple (oh god, I really don't want to admit this).... I.... ummm... well, the ethernet adapter was disabled in bios =P. Apparently it's disabled by default and I never even thought to check those bios settings =P. I feel like...

Hi, I just set up a Shuttle XPC SN45G system (nForce2 ultra 400, built-in ethernet). I just finished installing windows XP and the chipset drivers that came with my motherboard and.... I have no ethernet adapter. Nothing shows up in the device manager except the IEEE 1394 connection. I don't...

Well, I'm set on the DVI. I've used both VGA and DVI with lcd extensively, and DVI is definitely worth it. That said, is there any benifit to the ATI tuner cards over the Leadtek ones that previous posters have recommended? They seem to be considerably more expensive... Bryan

Well, I can say for certain that I'm not going to end up upgrading this machine down the road. It's pretty much a one-shot deal =). Still, the Radeon 7000 + Leadtek TV2000 is considerably cheaper than the AIW. So, is the Leadtek tuner any good? I notice it has a remote, does the AIW have a...

Hi. I have an old system sitting in a back bedroom -- it's a Duron 900mhz / 512mb ram, and I just picked up a used 19" Viewsonic lcd display to put back there.. I would like to do 2 things: 1) Get a vid card with a DVI connector to use with the lcd, 2) Get a tv-tuner card so that the computer...

The SN41G2 has onboard graphics, is that what you mean? I was thinking about it. The dual-head is neat, though my mother only has one monitor now, and I can't imagine her making room for 2 on her desk. The thing is, it's ~$40 more expensive than the SN45G, and considering I already have a decent...

While I appreciate you automatically assuming that my mother is an idiot, that happens to not be the case. She's going to handle the installation herself, and is perfectly capable of setting up and maintaining a system. I'm simply helping out with the selection of hardware. I know you were just...