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    Promise Ultra 100 drives me nuts!! w/Asus A7V 266E

    I have a new Asus A7V 266-E moboard, Windows XP, with one 60 gig IBM hard drive installed to the promise controller on an 80 pin cable. In addition, I have a CD R/W, DVD and Zip 100 installed to the two IDE moboard sockets. It all works. However, during the boot sequence I get a message...
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    Looking for advice on reducing fan noise

    Correction to above. I have a GlobalWin FOP 38. I already got rid of the very noisy Delta fan. What else can be done to reduce noise?
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    Looking for advice on reducing fan noise

    I bult a computer with an Addtronics 6896 case and installed a Sunon 120mm (intake) in the front and a 90mm Sunon (out) in the rear plus an 80mm Sunon on the top left side (out). The heatsink is a GlobalWin FOP32 with an YS Tech 60mm fan. Any suggestions as to insulation, changing fans etc...
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    Fong Kai 603 or Antec 830 ????

    I only know the Fong Kai 603. It is very easy to use. I have been pleased with its cooling capabilities and it is very quiet. I just bouight a second case.
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    Games for Teenager?

    I am looking for Xmas game recommendations for my 14 year old son. He lives on the computer. Whats hot?
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    Dell XPS D300 has no motherboard support, what shall I do?

    I have a Dell 400. Although Dell said it could not be ugraded, I was able to installl a 700mhz processor as a upgrade. There lots of useful contributors in the Dell website. Go into their forum and find similar configurations.
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    Is the Fong Kai 603 case any good?

    I just built a system with the 603. It runs cool and is easy to asemble. However, be gentle with the air outtake that fits over the CPU. The little tabs break easily.
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    Any good CD-RW to recommend me?

    The Plexto 12-10-32 is great!!
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    SBLive rear speakers don't work?

    Use the black socket on the back of the soundcard. It ois for rear speakers.
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    Best infrared keyboard solution

    I am looking for a method to use an infrared keyboard. Is it best to go for a stand alone solution or one integrated with the moboard?
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    Need advice on video card for viewing on a TV

    I need to create a solution to use a TV screen as a replacement for a computer monitor. I am considering purchasing either an Asus v7700 delux with TV out or a Matrox Millenium 400 with a second output jack. Your advice would be very welcome.
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    What to do with a PII 400 processor?

    I pulled a PII 400 Slot 1 processor out of a computer that I upgraded. Should I build another low end comoputer around it or trash it? I have an old case, hard drive and CD drive. If so what mobo should I get?
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    Asus A7V any good?

    The Asus A7V has worked well for me. It overclocks easily and has done everything it was supposed to. The biggest headache is setting up the ATA 100 with the Promise controller. Also the Asus website needs serious improvement.
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    IRQ Conflict between Sound Card and SCSI Card

    I had a similar problem. In Device Manager, check the box in the SB 16 Emulation Driver that says Allow LPT Interupt Sharing
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    What CDRW to buy?

    Write the big check. It's great fast and easy. Plextor 12-10-32
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