Recent content by Immunoboy

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    online vendors

    Thanks ... despite the state tax, I think the convenience of one stop shopping at Newegg and the positive outcome with any potential RMAs will win out in my case. I have had good results with Directron in the past, but they seem to be better for specific items rather than a full system build...
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    online vendors

    Any online vendor suggestions? I used to use Newegg and Monarch computers, but Monarch is no more, and Newegg now has state tax since I moved to CA.
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    Replacing nearly extinct beast with new PC ... suggestions needed

    Thanks very much for the input. The old dual rigs (Thunder and Tiger) were picky about a PSU, and although it cost a lot at the time, I have been extremely pleased with the performance. The only thing the wife uses this rig for is to sync her Zune, and unless she realizes the beast is flaking...
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    Replacing nearly extinct beast with new PC ... suggestions needed

    After almost 7 years, my ancient beast (Tyan Tiger S2460 on XP, Dual Athlon XP 1800+ w/SK6s, 3 X 256 MB REG ECC Crucial Ram) has shown weakness and gives me the odd, random reboot. Its time to upgrade, and I'd appreciate your help. I value stability and reliability ... I primarily use...
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    How to Destroy DVD's??

    Unless you are trying to screw up your lungs, use a separate microwave that is never to be used again for food. Also, do it in a well ventilated area and don't breathe the fumes.
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    Aging system ... is it time for an upgrade?

    Thanks for that suggestion ... I have a 1 TB western digital USB HD (Costco special) that I use for a file backup.
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    Aging system ... is it time for an upgrade?

    Thanks ... I have made small upgrades over the years ... a USB 2.0 card to upgrade USB capabilities. My primary drive is 6 1/2 years old, and if I am going to go through the time of replacing that, then I guess it might as well be time to replace the whole system. In addition, this board only...
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    Aging system ... is it time for an upgrade?

    I would really appreciate some opinions. I have a rig that I built 6 1/2 years ago that continues to handle everything I throw at it (non-gamer, some light photoshop work, primarily multiple, concurrent program work with custom software). Most of the work I do involves data manipulations that...
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    Ricoh MP9120 Help

    Nortexoid ... Thanks. I tried Nero and no luck. Any idea where I can get updates? I checked the Ricoh website, but that seems to be a waste. I'm wondering if it is the difference in media. 74 min CDRs burn fine, but not 80 min.
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    Ricoh MP9120 Help

    Hi Folks, My Ricoh MP9120 CRR/DVD worked fine on my old rig running win98SE. I now have it in my new rig running W2K SP2. I just bought a bunch of Memorex 80 min CDRs. The damnable drive will not recognize these CDs, but it will recognize my nearly finished stock of Sony 74 min CDs. Help...
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    SCSI help

    Thanks jen.
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    SCSI help

    I am new to the world of SCSI, and would like to set up some SCSI HDs. I am thinking of getting an Adaptec 29160. Now, they have two versions, one which is build for rack servers. Will this version fit in my regular system? Thanks.
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    Looking for inout on the new kt266a boards...

    AMDworld had a review Text. Hope this helps.