Recent content by Jonestown

I've been able to get into Windows 1 out of 10 times or so, but I can't find the common problem. Thought it was a faulty power switch, so I swapped the power button with the reset button on the mobo, but still the same problem. I reseated the video card and RAM, no joy. I'll check the...

Don't think it's an overheating problem, as the comp has been off for several hours. It starts normally (fans spin up, DVD drive initializes), but then the fans slowly lose power, and the comp just shuts off. Again, it won't stay powered on for more than a few seconds. Thanks for the...

Having a strang problem with my parents computer. The computer was working normally yesterday, but now when I go to turn the computer on, it starts up, but then gradually loses power until it stops and shuts down. The fans start up and then eventually stop and the system won't stay powered...

Jaw about hit the floor when I saw Hays, KS in the thread title. I went to FHSU for freshman year in 1995-96, and a little bit for grad school. Even lived on the 5th floor of Weist Hall. Basically lived off the Taco Bell that was in the basement due to work, etc. Oktoberfest is awesome...

First Home PC: Packard Bell 486 DX 33mhz w/ 8 MB Ram 124MB HDD 3.5 Floppy, 5.25 Floppy Later upgraded to 2x CD-ROM, 12 MB RAM and Sound Blaster sound card. Took forever to get that sound card up and running. I think I had to set all sorts of IRQ settings for different games to get...

This seems to be somewhat warm to hot on a Visiontek 9600XT 256 MB. Haven't jumped on this, but tempted. Buy.com Final price would be $122.99 w/ free shipping. There's also a 5% off coupon floating around, makes the final price around ~$116 now. Jonestown

I had the same charge back on July 15. Did the google search which led me to rip off reports which had a large thread going. Called the CC and filed a paperwork to have the charges disputed. They credited my account about a week after I filed the dispute. As far as the newegg connection...

Thanks for some replies. At this point, I'm not really interested in having a wireless setup. I just don't have the need. Thanks again, Jonestown

I'm looking for a reliable cable modem and router setup. I recently got cable through Charter (only thing in my area) and want to get my own modem as well as share the connection between two computers. According to Charter anything DOCSIS certified is compatible with their service. I would...

I'm thinking about buying one of these monitors off ebay and was wondering if anyone had experience with this monitor. I do digital photo stuff, internet, spreadsheets, an occasional DVD, and maybe an hours worth of FPS games a week. Just wondering what people's thoughts were. Also, does the...

I've actually done this when I replaced all the doorknobs and hinges in the house. Sutherlands had a 15% off coupon back in December. Home Depot took it no questions asked. I subscribe to the Star-Telegram btw. Didn't know they would do it with carpeting. I need to check if they take the...

Does any place sell the D8000 without the psu? Just wondering because I already have one of the Fortron PSU's. Thanks, Jonestown

It's my understanding that any relatively new board (maybe KT333 and up) should be reading the temp from the diode in the athlon xp's. I know my temps with the 1600+ and a GC68 + L1A were around 44c idle with my old ECS K7S5A. Now the temps with the SK-7 + L1A are 47-48c with my MSI KT4V-L...

XP 1600+ @ stock, 1.75v. SK-7 with 80mm NMB fan ~53c idle, 58c load. The fan is a little quieter than a Panaflo L1A, but doesn't push quite as much air (I think 18cfm vs. 24cfm of the L1A). I've got an MSI kt4v-l mobo. With the Panaflo L1A @ 12v, temps seemed to be around 47c idle to 52c or...

I appreciate the responses. I was hoping this heatsink would last for at least another 1 or 2 cpu upgrades. Jonestown