Recent content by joelslaw

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    Rosewill RNX-N4 fan mod.

    Oh, and I suppose I should probably answer the question I started this thread for (the amperage thing). Voltage always has to match, but amperage is like a pool that each component pulls from. So as long as the amps collectively used by the components (the fan and the router in this instance)...
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    Rosewill RNX-N4 fan mod.

    You're very welcome. Thank you for replying to my post! And good news: I actually did take pictures, it just took me a while to get them posted. So here is the run down: Part 1 of the commentary on my mod: Link Part 2 of the commentary on my mod: Link Part 3 of the commentary on my...
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    Rosewill RNX-N4 fan mod.

    About 9 months ago I bought a Rosewill RNX-N4 router, and overall I've been happy with it. The only problem I really have with it is that, about once every week or two, the router drops all connections and has to be reset to fix the problem. I'm not sure, but I think this is due to overheating...
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    2 routers, G and N, in the same environment.

    Thank you guys for your feedback. Based on what you said, I think I'll go with 2 different SSIDs. It'll allow me to more easily separate my G and N devices and I don't really need to increase my wifi footprint (my place is pretty small). That really only leaves one question unanswered: If the...
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    2 routers, G and N, in the same environment.

    Setting up 2 wireless routers on the same network seems to be quite a popular topic. As such I have been able to find most of the info I need using Google. However there are still a few details I am confused about. SETUP I currently have a Netgear WPN824 (802.11G) I just ordered a Rosewill...
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    WMA lossless DRM removal

    True. However MP3 is not lossless. Do you know of a music store that sells lossless DRM-free music? (format is unimportant as lossless files can be recoded an infinite number of times without quality loss) Thanks for the suggestion though! Keep 'em coming!
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    WMA lossless DRM removal

    First, sorry if this is the wrong location. Wasn't sure where this should go. Here is my problem: I like to keep all my audio files in lossless formats. However I also sometimes like to buy music online. Until recently (to my knowledge) no one has sold lossless music downloads. Enter Music...
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    High pitched noise from a new build.

    I used to own a ati aiw 9800 and it made a high pitched whine whenever I scrolled through pages. Came to find out it was an an ATI acknowledged defect with some of their GPU's. You might check different forums for oddities like that in your system.
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    AMD AM2 X2 4000+ OEM $275

    n00b question: what price cuts? and who is predicting them?
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    AMD AM2 X2 4000+ OEM $275

    Can't beat that! Check it out: http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant...&Product_Code=120982&Category_Code=AM2
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    Worth $3000

    fx-55 = 850 A8v-e = 145 XMS-pro (4x512) = 270 74 raptor = 180 x850 xt pe = 600 (msrp is supposed to be lower, but I couldn't find it for less) 2xdvd-rw = 120 a2zs = 90 creative 5.1 = 60 antec550 = 110 other crap = 25 total = 2450 that is a very generic estimate, but some of your...
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    Worth $3000

    extreamly bad. if you're spending that much on a pc, either go with an OCZ or (the best, but most expensive) PC power & cooling.
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    Need Help Finding Drivers For Toshiba Laptop

    Te he he, that never ceases to amuse me! So Frost, had any luck with that driver database place?
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    new computer build--any advice appreciated

    I think he meant 2800, and if it is a 2800, then yes the fsb should be 166 (remember DDR, so 166*2= 333 [well, technicaly 332] which is what the 2800 is rated for)
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    whats the hardest part about putting a comp together?

    when building a socket A system, it was getting the heatsink on w/o putting a hole in the mobo, LOL! but now-a-days, probably what VirtualLarry said. The bios is pretty easy for newbs, as in most cases the defaults are fine. Same w/ partions/formating. Windows does most of it for you!