Recent content by bobalong

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    need upgrade recommendation

    I think that processor has a FSB of 133
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    Minimum CPU for DIVX avi playback?

    I can run a .AVI file thorugh VLC on a 333mhz, with 128mb ram running XP SP2 - no lag on visual or audio
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    It seems like I'm getting to old for gamimg..

    I can't remeber the last time I turned on the TV (I lied: It was to watch the last Top gear before christmas). My gaming has been two hours on Doom3. I've spent around £150 on games last week to try and rekindle my lost spirit. Doom 3 Half Life 2 Vietcong: First Alpha Delta Force...
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    Wondering if my 350w PSU is sufficient??

    AGP or PCIx?? The power requirements for the cards will be diffferent
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    Laptop is faster than my desktop...correct???????

    you should be able to find a bundle deal for a core upgrade (MB, CPU, RAM) which will work out the same price at the 1GB ram for the Laptop. Try and find a 2.5 Mobile Barton (hard to find now - but you can easily OC on nearly all MB's - even value ones) Leave the laptop as it is - everyone...
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    DVD Region Encoding... Why???

    Computer drive
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    DVD Region Encoding... Why???

    the thing is; I've yet to to see a DVD drive which either isn't multiregion or require a simple firmware upgrade to make it so.
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    AMD A64 core confirmation

    Thanks for the confirmation - I thought that was the case - I was only 80% sure of that fact
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    AMD A64 core confirmation

    ADA30000DIK4BI CBBHD 0448RPMW so I have the right part? fab'd in week 48 of '04???
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    AMD A64 core confirmation

    If I even open the package (cut the security seal) the company will say second hand. It's not the warrenty I'm worried about, I just want to make sure I have the right part before opening
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    AMD A64 core confirmation

    I don't want to install it to find out. As mentioned before the company I bought if from are very anual about returns policy. Example if I ordered a part and find out it was something else to company will say "you will have to keep it 'cos it's now second-hand and we can't exchange it"
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    AMD A64 core confirmation

    Markings are: ADA30000DIK4BI CBBHD 0448RPMW 1003279L40133 The reason I posting this was to ensure I have a 90nm part and the the company havn't given me something else instead
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    AMD A64 core confirmation

    I have just recently purchased, what I beleive to be a A64 939 3.0Ghz 90nm Winchester retail. I there a way I can check to see if this is correct. (the company I odered from have a very crappy RMA policy so I don't want to put in my system untill I know exactly what it is)
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    What exactly is the purpose of Windows Media Center Edition?

    You can obtain a trial version (!5 days I beleive) which sits on top of XP SP2, then when the days run out it automatically deletes itself. Those with a TV tuner card (with the right software support) can work their PC as a Tivo without having to fork out the extra money. My opinion: M$...