Recent content by manticore24

First, what's a ramsink? And if I overclcokthe Asus to 4600 standards, won't that nullify the temperature benefits? MSI GeForce4 Ti4600 $139 shipping. ~$8 @ compugeeks Asus V8420S Ti4200 $146 free shipping @ newegg MSI $147 Asus $146 Does this new information change your opinions at all...

Ignoring cost, which vid card is better?

I'm upgrading my computer for gaming purposes. I don't want to upgrade again for at least two years. I'm not on a strict budget, but I don't want to waste my money. Motherboard: Epox 8RDA+. Which processor is the best value? Athlon XP 1700+ Thoroughbred $41 Athlon XP 2200+ Thoroughbred $60...

They are not the same speed. The 1700+ runs at 1.47GHz while the 2500+ runs at 1.83GHz. Edit: Misread the post. But I don't think it's possible to overclock the 1700 as much as it's possible to overclock the Barton.

Ahhh!!! I thought that there would be more of a consensus. Are there any other opinions out there?

The motherboard I'm going to use is the Epox 8RDA+

I'm upgrading my computer for gaming purposes. Primarily, I play RTS games like Warcraft 3, but I want a system that will be able to run other more graphic intensive games as well. I'd also like to not have to upgrade my system for about two years. The motherboard I'll be using is the Epox...

I want to use a wireless router to connect a computer on the second floor of my house to the cable connection in the basement. Will the wireless router be able to send a constant signal through the basement? I want to use the internet connection for gaming also. Also, does anyone have any...

Thanks to all the people who've responded to my post. You've all been very helpful! :) Just to clear things up a little bit, the primary reason that I'm upgrading my computer is for gaming purposes. Primarily, I play RTS games, but I want a system that will be able to run other more graphic...

Hi! I'm a new user here, and I found a lot of helpful information when I browsed through the forums. Anyway, I was hoping I could get some advice on upgrading my computer. The computer I have right now is a P2 400. It's at least 5-6 years old, and I really want to upgrade. I'm looking for...