Recent content by Buddhatown

Hey all. I know, it probably hurts you to even see that topic, but it is my evil reality. Wont be doing any hardcore gaming. Once in a while. I would however, like TV out. Suggestions?

Thanks for all the great info...I shall get started....

I'm ready to build a new machine and retire my AMD 1.2 as the household server. My budget is 500 max. Its been a while since I have built a system, so Im out of the loop on the new stuff. Here is what I'll need: Processor (AMD is preferable to me) Mobo RAM Video Case I have my own hard...

Slightly off topic....but....are there options for those of use that want a tivo, but do not have a phone line? I only have a cell nowadays. Thanks.

Hey Hey.... Is that a tivo or something? And, I'm in Chucktown too, so which walmart? Many thanks..

My board is an KT7a. Vcore - I dunno. I left the voltage alone. 1.75. Thanks for all the input - keep it coming. For now, I have put it back to the default 1.2 cause I'm too nervous about burning this chip up. J

Hey all. I am new here, so forgive me if this is a stupid question. I have an Athlon 1.2(266) running at 1.33. I am using a Tai-Sol CGK742092 heatsink/fan. The CPU temp at full load gets up to 53c. Idle, its about 39c. Are these normal? Too high/low? Safe? etc. Any help/insight/advice...

Thats what I need..Thanks..Keep it coming. What kind of performance are people getting out of this configuration? Is it worth it without all the crazy cooling?

Hey everyone. I just built my first computer. I thought it was about time. Anyway here is my setup: 1.2 Athlon w/ 266 fsb KT7a mboard. I would like to overclock it, but I am a little green. I have looked thru the softmenu setup and see the muliplier and stuff, but I can't access it. It...

Hey all. Longtime lurker. I need a hand. I want to build my own system, but don't quite know where to start. I presetly have a PII 400, which I plan to canabalize for its drives, video card, etc. Where is the best place to get a barebones AMD system? I haven't got a clue how to...