Recent content by joem33

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    Aspire X-Qpack looks nice

    Hi.. the Memorex is shorter, the NEC is normal lenght.. it's tight, but not to the point of where I can not remove a cable if needed.. it's seimple enough to remove the power supply regardless... :-)
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    Aspire X-Qpack looks nice

    Hi all, I have my case up and running w/the following components: Intel Desktop Board D915GAG w/a p4 2.8 (intel stock cooler) 2 gb of ramm running at 533 FSB Antec true power 2.0 420 watt p/s fit w/a tiny mod. ATI X800XT w/a Zalman 700 cooler (pci-e) ATI HDtv wonder card 2 x 160 SATA...
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    Aspire X-Qpack looks nice

    All i just purchased a Silver X-Qpack along w/a Intel D915GUXLK. Case is on back order until 6/7 so I am just planning it out for now. I will be adding an X800xt to this as well.. I will let everyone know how I make out.. I will also work on a new P/S down the road as I am taking away 2 4 pin...
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    MONITOR WHISTLING

    when a monitor makes a high pitch squeal it's one of 2 things either your refresh is too high or the flyback transformer is on it's way out.. shutting it off for a while it will go away as it cools down, but it more often then not comes back.. u may need to get it repaired...
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    Help with a busted ati 9700pro

    http://www.techpowerup.com/bios/
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    Anti Static bag

    Lot's of places online do.. here is one for you http://www.veripack.com/Product/dept.as...0NBNJ7WJ514F?GoogleNew_antistatic_bags
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    Dell 400SC vs SC420

    I would like to add that i have the SC420, and it's whisper quiet.. I can not here any fan noise at all.. very happy about that.. I was using an pci 128 mb video card no issues.. also have a scsi and a sb audigy.. so no issues at all.. w/pci at all.. I have now modded the pci-x and am using an...
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    Help with DVI problem

    I have been looking at the Nvidia FX5200 and see more data stating some are dvi-i not dvi-d if so your missing C1 Analog Red Video C2 Analog Green Video C3 Analog Blue Video C4 Analog H Sync which are above/below the horizontal pin on the dvi-d cable.. as seen in this cable...
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    Help with DVI problem

    What monitor do you have, and could you send me the link where you got you cable... just wanted to know all of your components..
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    Help with DVI problem

    There are different types of DVI cables and DVI-D is no exception.. You need to get either a single-link or daul-link cable. Check your monitor to see what you need, I would assume you need a DVI-D dual link. Read this for info on both and pictures...
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    Apple releases $499 Mac mini **EDIT** Now reviewed by Anand. **EDIT again** BTO Price drops

    Apple Mac mini M9686LL/A $500 01/12/2005 Amazon.com has the Apple Mac mini M9686LL/A (G4 1.25GHz, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CR-RW Drive) at $499.99. Free shipping. # 1.25 GHz PowerPC G4 running Mac OS X version 10.3 "Panther" # 256 MB DDR SDRAM, 40 GB hard drive, slot-loading...
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    does the Dell SC420 support normal PCI cards?

    Also looking at other forums people are using a PCI PNY Nvidia GeForce MX4000, and ATI 9250 PCI as well. Not sure if that helps.
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    does the Dell SC420 support normal PCI cards?

    Well not sure about the voltage, but b4 I modded my pci-X slot to utilize my X700 I was using a MX4000 128mb PCI card, took it out of a PC that had a KD7 abit MB, no issues ran w/out a problem. I did not even check voltages or PCI spec when putting it in, just did. :-)